Mason City High School - Masonian Yearbook (Mason City, IA)

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Speakers place first, second in Mohawk lnterp Festival Pam Bergo, a sophomore, was chosen as the most outstanding reader in the Mason City High School Interpretive Reading Festival. Another Mohawk, Sue Pfeiffer, won second place. High school students from all around the state participated in this festival. The festival was the most important activity of the interpretive readers, but they were entered in many other contests. These included the district and state High School Speech Association meets, state and dis- trict Forensic League contests and the Iowa City Invi- tational Miss Bergo, Kathy Duff, Joan Elder, Mary Harnack and Ruth Sorensen all received I ratings in the dis- trict Speech Association meet and advanced to the state meet. Miss Pfeiffer, Janet Bartsch and Joan Aspenson were among the eight district Forensic contest win- ners who advanced to state, The interpretive readers also performed for several local groups including Wesley Methodist Men's Club, the Women's Club and The Lion's Club. Feeling it was time to be entertained rather than to entertain, the interpretive readers invited the Moc- alester Drama Choros from Macalester College, St. Paul, to perform in Mason City. A group of 30 read- ers gave three performances, two for the high school students and one for the public. William Cameron, junior English instructor, is the adviser of the Mo-Hawkers, the interpretive reading club. Officers for i962-63 were Miss Bartsch, presi- dent, Miss Aspenson, vice-president, and Miss Soren- sen, secretary. SELECT GROUP - Mo-Hawker officers Ruth Sorensen, Janet Bartsch and Joan Aspenson prepare prizes to be awarded at the Mason City High School Interpretive Reading Festival. LOVER BOY - Ruth Sorensen and Pam Bergo, two of Ray Heimbuch's Seven Wives, fight for his affections. M0-HAWKERS 1 Front Row: Jo Kurtz, Ann Thogerson, Jean Hedrick, Julie Petersen, Kathy Duff, Mary Lynn Harnack, Second Row: Jane Sorensen, Mary Miller, Pam Bergo, Nancy Evans, Louise Hannamon, Joan Elder, Third Row: Joan Aspenson, Vicki Polonsky, Sue Pfeiffer Ruth Sorensen, Sharon Gordon, Carolyn Heimbuch, Catherine Clough, Fourth Row: Rosalyn Stenby, Paul Troeger, Jay Newburg, Ray Heimbuch Janet Bartsch, William Cameron, adviser. is

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JESTERS -- Front Row: Janice Davenport, Harriet Hirsch, Jolene Tatrog Second Row: Ray Heimbuch, Michael Monteon. Jesters, Stumpers analyze records of night club acts A desire to be another Red Skelton or Jack Benny would be a sufficient requirement for being a mem- ber of the Jesters Club. Jesters and Stumpers are the terms used in association with the light and serious sides of Mason City High School's Speech Department. An interest in developing speaking skills is the only requirement needed for membership in the clubs. No experience in the speaking field or pre- vious speech courses are necessary. The clubs are under the supervision of John Fonkert, speech in- structor. The Jesters derived their name from the medi- eval humorists. The Stumpers are named after the stump speakers of the colonial period. Stumpers work on developing skill in serious reading, while Jesters are primarily concerned with humorous declamations and after-dinner speaking. Jesters also work on pantomimes and impersona- tions. Both clubs analyzed the different types of humor after listening to records of famous night club entertainers such as Bob Newhart and Shelley Ber- man. Club members worked on various techniques in developing speaking qualities. Stumpers met on Thursday afternoons and Jest- ers on Friday afternoons. STUMPERS - Front Row: Bonnie Dougan, Harriet Hirsch, Linda Pedersong Second Row: James Bosveld, Ric Polansky, Michael Monteon. JOHN FONKERT Speech Debate Jesters Stumpers Speech Contest Quintilicin Club 83

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Debaters defeat Minnesota state champions Resolved: that the United States should promote a common market for the Western Hemisphere. Selected for Mason City High School by the National University Extension Association, this year's topic for debate was extensive, challenging and controversial - just what John Fonkert's debaters welcomed. Debaters agree valuable knowledge, poise and self- confidence are gained through the experiences and op- portunities offered by debate. Traveling sometimes ZOO miles to participate in meets, debate squad members en- joy trips as well as successful matches in all locations, Since the high school Speech Department is a mem- ber of the Iowa Forensic League and the Iowa Speech Association, the Mason City debate squad took part in the district and state finals of these organizations in addition to the regular rounds, This year's A-squad, consisting of Barry Furrow, Paul Hermanson, Sandra Hesselink and Tom Leake, accom- plished an extraordinary feat by defeating the Minne- sota state debate champs from Mankato, Minnesota. The reserve squad, consisting of Mike Monteon, Chuck Shepard, Bonnie Dougan, Mary Keithahn and Steve Smith, displayed ingenuity and aggressiveness throughout the year. However, debate is not limited to juniors and seniors. This year nine sophomores were active in debate, many of whom will strengthen next year's squad. lt is better to debate a topic without settling it than to settle a topic without debating it, is an old standby for debaters. Mason City debaters, with their fiery verbal battles and extensive research, once more proved this statement true. GETAWAY - Debaters Barry Furrow, Tom Leake and Sandy Hesselink put Sandy's boots and suitcase in the trunk before leaving for an overnight debate trip. DEBATERS - Front Row: Tom Collins, Bonnie Dougan, Sandy Hesselink, Mary Keithahn, Mike Collins, Tom Reedg Second Row: John May, Brad Rence, Gary Raizes, Jolene Tatro, Chuck Shepard, Third Row: Tom Leake, Steve Smith, Barry Furrow, James Bosveld, Michael Monteon, Paul Hermanson. 1:21 KW, :WY 85