Speedway High School - Speedette Yearbook (Speedway, IN)

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Debating work increases your knowl- edge ot the power ot words, and you learn how to put torce behind your statements. lf you are able to debate well, you can be sure of your superior- ity over those who do not know the proper usage ot words. Miss Couch has done an excellent job in training the people in the three debate clubs towards a better under- standing ot the art of debating and speaking. The Hi-Y and the Girl Reserves are ot a similar order in that they both strive to promote better living and good sportsmanship in all fields. The boys who have joined the Hi-Y have learned the meaning of fair play, and they have striven to teach that meaning to others. The Girl Reserves may be enlarged to include high school girls, for it is do- ing so much to promote good feeling among its members. Qu! Hamm AQ-W winning luniors. Miss Shull directed 7th and 8th grade girls in the study oi World Events promotion oi better living and social etiquette. This club, newly organized, is a branch of the younger girls' department of the Seven boys attended a State Older Boys Conter ence at Richmond, Decem ber 7th. The club, under Mr. Trosky, sponsored a boys' intra-mural basket ball tourney among the high school classes, with the trophy going to the

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genial: fbeiafe Miss Couch heads the three debate clubs this year. The Senior Debaters have journeyed far and wide for their discussions, and have won eight rounds ot verbal battle. Meetings were held in the homes of club members. sew. meme This club was started at the students' request. Twice monthly the mem- bers held night meetings at school tor the purpose of gaining experience in public speaking and de- bating. By the time they are seniors they will have had excellent experience. Swan!! fbeiafe These people also strive tor better speaking and debating at their meetings. Their meetings are held at night, twice monthly, in private homes. These two clubs are the tirst ot their kind tor the junior high.

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fbawnaiica Under Miss Spencer's sponsorship this club -gave the Gremlin Ball, a three- act play, and the Navy Day convocation, during which new stars were added to our service flag. The members also at- tended Othello. gudineu grf. Mr. Thompson guided these people to promote interest and encourage work in Business Ed. sub- iects. The club sponsors typing and shorthand awards, a toul shot award, and a Senior scholarship medal. slid-01-8 gd. Under the new leader- ship ot Miss Susan Keck- ler, these members have aone on two tield trips, sponsored a Sweater Hop, and carried on nu- trition experiments w i t h white rats. .Edin The l.C.L., led by Miss Spencer, conducted a March of Dimes tor the infantile paralysis tund and also sponsored a bond drive during the Sixth War Loan. Semi- monthly meetings empha- size Roman customs.