Saint Michael High School - Michaelinian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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GLIMPSES BEFORE 'OR AFTER DEBATE CLASS MEMBERS Joan Bishop Andrew Hinzman Ruth Lis Pearl Chronowiat Victoria Jaworski ' Dolores Maccine Barbara Dieterle Dorothy Klawinslza Charles McCrea Ruth- Dittley Irene Kozikoavski Edward Mours Marian Fritz Arlene Krugh Norbert Pietrzak Louise Gralka Robert Lilly Vera Reich Rita Wojszynski DEBATE Judged from a practical and moral standpoint, the work of the debate squad was highly successful. In their first year the teams achieved proficien- cy in meeting other-school rivals both in their own rostrum and that of other schools. These inter-school meets called for great courage to face small or large audiences, efficiency to think clearly while on their feet, persuasive delivery, logical thinking, good poise, accuracy and adequacy of facts, and intense preparation. In addition strenuous mental effort for organizing material was required while a strong moral stamina was needed for accepting de- feat as well as victory. r The debate class participated in one clinic, four tournaments, thirteen home class competitions and twenty-seven inter-school debates, engaging in a .to- tal of forty contests, most of which were non-decision. Since this was St. Michael's first or- ganized debate class, odds were often against them because those not in the field failed to understand or appre- ciate the difficult and vast undertaking of these eager and willing toilers. Their fine spirit and persevering determina- tion in the work brought great self-im- provement and a higher school stand- ard. Though the teams that competed in the Federation tournament captured no laurels or titles, they were a credit 'sto their school and gained much life 'experience which will stand them in -good stead later. At the Federation Qtournament our affirmatives tied points pwith St. Mary's of the Mount, while the negatives in their last debate were but three points behind St. George's, an undefeated team. Three cheers for those members who stood the test so well. Affirmatives were: Marian Fritz and Pearl Chronowiatg negatives, Charles McCrea and Irene Kozikow- ski. The question was iiRESOLVED, That the legal voting age should be lowered to eighteen. Post-Season Schedule After the regular debate season had expired, the class charted the work into three divisions: discussion, with Juvenile Delinquency, Military Conscription, Race Discrimination, Drafting of Nurses, Discharged Veterans, Argen- tine Question, Treatment of Germany as topics, refutation, with Vivisection, Nurse Bill, Dumbarton Oaks Peace Plan, Bretton Woods Agreement, Church Bingo, Landlordis Opposition to Housing Children, Emblem No One Knows as problems, and debate, with Military Conscription, Drafting Nurses, and Women in War Work as questions. 48'

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Left to Right-Irene Kozikowskig Richard Sprung, of St Marys 0 the Mount Federation Vice President Arlene Krugh, Charles McCrea, Victoria Jaworski, Edward Mours, Sophie Swenty Robert Lilly Vera Reich Mary Mulholland and Adeline Torek. SCIENCE NIGHT DEMONSTRATION In conformity with the aims of the Federation to broaden high school activities and to enable students to play a personal role in its projects, the chemistry and biology classes sponsored a science program on January 18 1945 Nutrition and Pure Food was the main topic discussed As guest speaker the school welcomed Miss Mary Mulholland of The Pittsburgh Dairy Council Edward Mours presided as chairman. MAKING THE BEST OF OURSELVES One of the active branches of the Gavel Honor Society IS the oratorical division Armored with their best speech and poise on January 12 eight oiatorical contenders competed in a contest on various aspects of The Vatican and the Peace as follows The Beginning of Papal Arbitration Robert Lilly When the Pope Defended Christendomf, Pearl Chronowlat How the Pope Labors for Peace Irene Kozikowski, The Vatican as a Diplomatic Influence, Andrew Hmzman Pius XIIs Principles for Peace Charles McCrea Christian Social Reconstruction, Anna Schmittg The Vacant Chair at Versa1lles Thomas Tobin Will Pius XII Be Invited? James Doyle. Marian Fritz presided, Anxiously awaiting' the results of the student body's votes, the orators were on edge until the victors were announced. Thomas Tobin held first place, Charles Mc- Crea, secondg Andrew Hinzman ranked third and Pearl Chronowiat, fourth. CShown in the picture to the right.j The speeches were not all of equal length and difficulty and so perhaps those who labored hardest did not come out on top. Spurred on by victory, these four orators engaged in another verbal contest on the subject The Popes and the Peace. Difficulties in great measure presented them- selves in preparing for this competition. After much read- ing and study, these four champions made their appear- ance for the competitive contest, April 10. Thomas Tobin carried off the laurel. Left to right - Robert Lilly, James Doyle, Anna Schmitt, Charles Mc- Crea, Marian Fritz, fstandingl Thomas Tobin, Pearl Chronowiat, Andrew Hinzman, Irene Kozikowski.

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MARCI-IIN G ALONG TOGETHER Under the capable leadership of Mr. Nick Puhl, instructor, Mr. Joseph Moog, leader, and Father Wendelin, Director, the band once again proved its playing ability during the past year. All the oilicial parades and many honor roll dedications were made brighter and more musical by our bandis participation. Every Thursday many students, lured by the clashing of cymbols, beating of drums and sounding of horns, watched the weekly band practice in the grade school basement. Several groups of draftees were given a bright, gleaming send-off by the band's accompaniment, all around the Seven- teenth Ward and then down to the sta- tion where they boarded their train. For the success of the band in the past year we extend our deepest appreciation and sincerest gratitude to Mr. Puhl, Mr. Moog and Father Wendelin, who through their services have made it pos- Mr. J. Nick Puhl I . i Mr. Joseph Moog Band Instructor sible for our band to continue. Band -Leader ' 1 49