McCook College - Chieftain Yearbook (McCook, NE)

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DEBATERS AT WORK. Steve Frazier Betty Batterton, Mrs. McKenzie, Larry Frazier and J. T. Harris examine materials in the colleee library. PRIZE ORATORS. J. T. Harris and Larry Frazier pose with the George W. Norris trophy The award is given annually to the best public sp)eakers. College Has Top Debate Squad Resolved: That the United States should discontinue direct economic for- eign-aid, proved to be a timely debate topic. Although only four debaters par- ticipated on the varsity squad, they com- piled an impressive record in their con- tests with squads from larger four-year colleges. The McCook speakers tallie d a total of 28 wins and seven losses from their four scheduled tourneys at Kearney, Omaha, Lincoln, and Winfield, Kansas. In Omaha John Harris and Larry Fra- zier emerged with a record of three wins and one loss to rate as an excellent team In Winfield, Kansas, Steve Frazier and Betty Batterton, both first-year college debaters, made an impressive mark for themselves by defeating a number of senior college teams- and battling their way into the semi-finals. READY TO LEAVE? Larry Frazier J T Harris, Steve Frazier, and Betty Batterton with their sponsor, Mrs. McKenzie, prepare to go on a trip. THE THINKERS. Steve Frazier, Larry Fra- zier, Betty Batterton, and J. T. Harris seem amused by the proceedings during a hot de- bate in Miss Helen Storms ' room.

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n n - n CHOIR CHIEFS. Choir officers gather around the piano to discuss activities with sponsor Mrs. Shirley Harrison. Shown are: Karen Rippen, hbrarian; John T. Harris, Jr., president; Betty Batterton, vice-president; Mrs. Harrison, John O ' Brien, hbrarian; Ruth Janisch, secretary, and Mary Lou Bricker, librarian. One of the more active and important campus organizations is the forty-voice College Choir. This group, meeting as a regular class, has performed at college and community functions. Under the direction of Mrs. Shirley Harrison, the choir presented Tschai- kowsky ' s Nutcracker Suite at the an- nual city-wide School Christmas Pro- gram. A concert for the McCook High School is being planned. r o. i ' - ■ ..i -j !r- ira .- -« - BARBERSHOP HARMONY. They are Merlin Brown, high tenor; Boyd Ochsner, tenor; John T. Harris, baritone, and John O ' Brien, bass. The quartette is accompanied by Carol Stute. During March and April, the group will go on its annual spring tour. Visits and concerts at thirty nearby communi- ties are a part of the agenda, which is usually a week-long affair. During May, the Junior College Music Clinic will be held at Pueblo, Colorado. It is probable that McCook will be repre- sented at this convention, thus climaxing a successful singing year. COLLEGE CHORALIERS. The McCook College Choir members: Top tow: Marjorie Olson, Carolyn Andre, Ruth Janisch, Beverly Schlager, Gene Verbas. Ron Hill, Merlin Brown, Jude Bryne, Richard Decker. John Harris, Larry Fra- zier, Byron Loescher, Betty Batterton, Kaye Andres, Dona Railsback, and Ann Metzger. Second tow: Carol Stute, Karen Rippen, Virginia Wood, Gary Petsch, Marvin Springer, Boyd Ochsner, Ray Finch, John O ' Brien, Roger Moore, Karen Scott, Pat Snodderly, Mary Kay Stromp, Letha Wolfe, Judy Johnson, Kathy Seybold, Ray Trail, Calvin Alexander, Mrs. Harrison, director; Elmer Trail, Fay Trail, Dixie Bilsong, Mary Lou Bricker, and Linda Peterson.

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CAMPUS GRINDS. Top row: Kathy Seybold, Fred Hummer, Don Crum, Richard Ruby, Don Hauxwell, Bernard Frakes, Judy Johnson. Bottom row: Carol Kimball, Sharon McBride, Sylvia Vap, Betty Batterton, Joan Hummell, Jeannie Armstrong and Marilyn Meyers. Phi Theta Kappa Initiates A national junior college honor frater- nity, Phi Theta Kappa lists as its pur- poses promoting scholarship, developing character and good fellowship among students of both sexes in McCook College. All students who rank in the upper ten per cent of the regularly enrolled student body are eligible to belong, pro- vided they have taken at least fifteen hours of academic subjects. Last February, after the semester grades were reported, Phi Theta Kappa initiated eleven new members. Three members, holdovers from last year, were initiated as officers. Mr. Ralph G. Brooks, president of McCook College, in- stalled the officers at a candlelight cere- mony. TAKING THE OATH. Mr. Ralph G. Brooks gives the oath of office to Sharron McBride, president, as Jeannie Armstrong, secretary- treasurer, and Carol Kimball, vice-president, wait their turn. 1 9 SOCIAL HOUR. Don Hauxwell, Mrs. McKen- zie, sponsor; Sharron McBride, and Don Crum are shown at the reception for the new mem- bers.