Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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ECHO ECHO Starr. Andrew . Meacher, DeDonato. Noser Donomoe. O’Gorman. Coni.ev. Moriartv. McHugh. Reeiiahn Mr. Evoy. S. Moderator, Kane. Smith. Peter, O'Donnell. Haves PANTHER Batts. Leniman. Noser. Dibb. Conley. Kei.lv, Donoiioe, Bauer, Moriartv Peter. Mr. Evor. S. Moderator. Meagher, Hayes. Rebiiahn ECHO MHE year 1935 marks the reappearance of the yearbook at Seattle Prep. The last one appeared in 1931, and, since it was published only with great effort, the succeeding years rolled by without seeing a printed memoir of student achievements at Seattle Prep. How ever, this year interest in it came to life, largely due to the work of Mr. Evoy, S. J., and the labor of the staff which has justified his efforts. PAGE TWENTY'SIX

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society. After two or three weeks, the membership more than doubled, and with this a like increase in argumentative talent was noticed. Besides the debates that were held at meetings of the Club, a total of seven forensic strug' gles were held with other sch x ls. The first was a dual meet with Broadway in which no deci-sions were rendered. The subject was: Resolved, That the Federal government should adopt the policy of equalizing educational opportunity throughout the nation by means of annual grants to the several states for public elementary and secondary education. In the first debate Wilson and Rebhahn composed an affirmative team which claimed Federal aid necessary to the betterment of our educational system. Immediately following this debate, DeDonato and Hayes argued the negative case against Broadway's affirmative team. This was the first public debate for all the men except Rebhahn. The next encounter of the season was the second of the annual scries with Gonzaga High Schcx)l. Before a large group in St. Joseph's School auditorium Magnano, Hayes and Goerig dampened the efforts of the affirmative Gonzaga team, composed of Twohy, O'Brien and Sweeney. Judges for the verbal fracas were Emmett Leniahan, Frank Egan and John Corrigan John Peter acted as chairman. S x)n after this debate was held, the same men debated a team representing Seattle Pacific High School on the same question of Federal aid to education. This debate was lost, but following it, an affirmative Seattle Prep team of Grady, Kane and Peter defeated the same men that were winners in the preceding joust. The first debate ever held with Auburn High School took place next. O'Gorman and Hayes lost this one to Auburn's affirmative team. The return debate with Gonzaga was held in the middle of March at Spokane. The two-man team of Grady and Peter lost the affirmative proposition (also state question) to Twohy and O'Brien, who gained the decision of the judges. Several students accompanied the debaters on this trip and gave valuable support to the team. Judged for their debating ability as demonstrated by them in both Club and outside debates, six students from the Senior Debate Club were chosen to participate in the Gold Medal Debate. This is an annual affair held by the Club at which the best debaters of the school are matched against one another. A decision is rendered the winning side, and the best speaker, in the estimation of the judges, is presented a gold medal with his name inscribed upon it. The affirmative team was composed of Rebhahn, Wilson and Magnano, while Kane, O'Gorman and Hayes represented the negative. The question discussed was: Resolved, That the nations of the world should agree to prohibit the international shipment of arms and munitions. To Mr. Evoy, S. J., debate instructor, is due much praise and appreciation on the part of the entire student hxJy for having been able to uphold the interest in debating that has become prevalent at Seattle Prep. JUNIOR DEBATE UST as every organization of importance has a junior branch to help aspirants fill the necessary qualities to become active members of that society, so has debating the Junior Debate Club. Judging from the talent of these members, many polished debaters will come forth next year to join the ranks of the remaining veterans. Organized under the tutelage of Mr. Car-mody, S. J., the members spent some time studying the rudiments of argumentation, and then put their knowledge into practice. Circumstances forced Mr. Carmody to leave the organization, and Mr. O'Hara, S. J., then became the new instructor. Because of the practicality of the topics, interest always ran high at the meetings, with the result that much knowledge has been gained by the debaters. PACE TWENTY-FIVE

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John Peter was appointed editor-in-chief, and wasted no time in getting started. Things were organized quickly, and assignments began to pour onto the desk of the associate editor, Frank Hayes. While the actual work of writing the book was progressing, another group of students was handling the highly-important financial end of the book. Ad Smith, assisted by Dick DeDonato and Gerald McHugh, carried on an extensive campaign to secure ads, and thus assure financial security. Jack O'Donnell presided as business manager, aided by Jack Starr and Pat Andrews. With the financial end of the book cared for the writing continued. The chronicle was composed by Bob O'Gorman and Ed Donohoe. The work of writing class histories was han-died by Art Conley, class editor. The section of the Echo devoted to activities was edited by Jack Noser. Walt Kane, sports editor, assisted by Dick Kelly and George Mullally, gathered the details of the physical encounters of the year. Literary articles were handled by Art Meagher and Bob Rebhahn. By no means did the staff have clear sailing in preparing this hook. On the contrary, in was a difficult task. Many obstacles beset the path of all concerned, and it was only by unceas-ing work that it has been a success. Words of praise for the editors and contributors would be but a passing tribute; the Seattle Prep Echo for 1935 remains as a lasting testimonial of their endeavor. PANTHER THIS year saw the realization of the sch x l paper in printed form. Under the name of the Seattle Prep Panther it represented a steady evolution of the school newsorgan from a weekly bulletin board sheet to a four-page printed edition, carrying news, sports and feature articles. Edited by Arthur Meagher, the Panther carried out its policy of presenting unbiased observations of athletic and scholastic activities. Frank Hayes held the position of managing editor, while Art Conley, in his capacity as news editor, handled the gathering and editing of the news. The feature page, with its stories, columns and jokes, was under the direction of Jack Noser. Editors of the page devoted to sports were Virgil Belford and Bob Rebhahn. John Peter took care of the art work, and Mr. Evoy, S. J., acted as moderator. Reporters aiding the editors of the different divisions were Bates, Kelly, O'Gorman, Peter, Bauer, Merrick, Morrill, Andrews, Lenihan and Donohoe. On the business side of the staff were found James Dibb, as business manager; Harry Barber, as advertising manager: and Jack Moriarty, as circulation manager. Early in the year Meagher and Hayes represented the Panther at the Annual High School Journalism Conference at the University of Washington. Many ideas received there were put into practice in publishing the paper. The members of the staff believe they have done their part by raising the Panther to its present status, and hope that in future years each succeeding staff will add to its merits, so that Seattle Prep shall have a paper that will compare favorably with any edited by high school students. PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN