Spring Arbor University - Echo Yearbook (Spring Arbor, MI)

Page 53 text:

,, . ,, .,e1,,, M , A. ., . aa , ivan-mf.,,:.,.za:ex WARNING! Don'f Read Th , EI', d Idff rf l blhd Il b is years cm is istincty i eren rom any previousy pu is e . t isis een our desire to produce a book containing an account of school activities published in the latest style ,year-book designing. Consequently, it has been possible for us to get a larger amount of material to a page. The reduction in the number of pages is not indicative that a smaller quan- tit o interestin acts are inc u e . y f g f l cl d The Staff has struggled against financial problems which, for a time, seemed insurmountable. The Business Manager, Mr. Voller, has done well to enable us to publish this year besides pay- ing a large deficit incurred in past years. Moilnting and trimming, which in previous years was a large item of expense, was done this year by our Art Editor, Gertrude Gay, thus eliminating that extra charge. Thus, by rigid economy we are able to publish this book. I wish to thank the Staff for their spendid help and the entire student body for their hearty co-operation. Especially do we thank Vera Justice, Evelyn Voller, Lucille Wilcox, and Ruth Wilcox for their aid in typing. Although not members of the Staff, they have worked faithfully in the preparation of this book. We would not fail to thank Prof. W. M. Townes. He has been ever ready to help us when difficulties presented themselves. The Echo,' is yours. W. BURTON MARTIN, Editor-in-Chief. ECHO STAFF 1933 Harriette Warner Merlyn Vollet Gertrude Gay Anthony Zeller Edgar Whiteman Eldon Whiteman Burton Martin Marion Andrews Simon Kline Prof. Townes Faculty Advifvr 1934 W. Burton Martin Editor-irz-Cfhief Merlyn W. Vollcr Buxinesi' Marxager Gertrude Gay Arr Editor Bethany Jane Smith Asfl. Ifdilur Merwin Hicks A55't. Bur. Mgr. Mabel Hicks Athletic Editor Vivian Gallup joke Editor Lorraine Dowley Calendar Editor Prof. Townes Faculty Advisor Page Thirty-nine

Page 52 text:

DEBATE TEAMS was COLLEGE Homer Cunningham President Smith Coach Burton Martin Harriette Warner Henry Cunningham 193 4 COLLEGE Charles Fields Willis Dunn Walton Aclcley Laurine Deyo Rose Ambrose 1933 ACADEMIC Asbury McCallum Miss M. Matthewson Coach Bethany Jane Smith Herbert Hazeldfne 1934 ACADEMIC Ralph Lowell Margaret Lawrence Miss Matthewson Coach Bethany jane Smith Because of the large number of Spring Arbor graduates who enter Christian Service, or one of the professions as a life activity, applied public speaking figures largely in their academic preparations. It is in this same field that Spring Arbor enjoys its only inter-scholastic and in- tercollegiate relations. Good debating is a tradition at this institution, and debate graduates have brought honor to their Alma Mater with enviable records as Ministers, Evangelists, Debate Coaches, and as forensic representatives of other institutions in whose halls they complete their Baccalaureate requirements. The 1933 High School team, coached by Miss Margaret Matthewson, was composed of Bethany Jane Smith, Herbert Hazeldine, and Asbury McCullum. They won from North Adams and Osseo fforfeitj, and lost to Homer and Grass Lake. The debates were on the subject: Resolved, that the State of Michigan should adopt a state income tax. The College debate schedule for 1933 introduced two innovations, non-decision debates, and the Oregon system. The subject debated was: Resolved, that the United States government should recognize Soviet Russia. The affirmative, Homer Cunningham and Burton Martin, and the negative, Henry Cunningham and Harriette Warner, met opposing teams from Jack- son, Highland Parlc, Grand Rapids, Flint and Bay City. The last named debate introduced to a Spring Arbor audience the Oregon system. The only decision debate of the season was won by the negative from Flint, before the Flint Bar Association. The coach was P. H. Wood. The 1934 High School team, composed of Bethany Jane Smith, Margaret Lawrence and Ralph Lowell, twice defeated teams representing North Adams, losing to Homer and Britton. They debated the subject: Resolved, that all Radio Broadcasting should be conducted by stations owned and controlled by the Federal Government. , The personnel of the College squad for 1934 is: Walton Aclcley, Willis Dunn, Millard Beede, Charles Fields, Rose Ambrose and Laurine Deyo. Their question is: Resolved, that the Powers of the President should be increased as a Permanent Policy. PROP. P. I-I. WOOD. I 1 Page Thirty-eight

Page 54 text:

FORENSIC CONTESTS Virginia Powley Asbury McCallum Violet Dodds George Wilkin Col. Declam. '33 H. S. Oratorical '33 Col. Declam. '34 H. S. Declam. '33 H. S. Oratorical '34 Many fields of extra curricular activities present themselves to the student as he enters high school and college. He must of necessity choose those in which he is the most interested. It is certain that he does not choose amiss if he decides to take part in at least some of the forensic activities of the school. His reward will be the ability to meet the public with greater ease and effectiveness. In the high school department there are three fine opportunities for the student who wishes to develop his ability to speak. The debates, declamatory contest and oratorical contest are con- ducted under the auspices of the Michigan Forensic League. This arrangement gives the stu- dent opportunities to meet with other schools. All orations for the oratorical contest are original with the student who gives them. They also deal with subjects vital to the community. The task of writing an oration is not an easy one. The student learns how to collect material, how to organize this material, and then how to get it woven into an oration. This training alone is valuable. But in addition, he too must meet the public and effectively deliver his oration. This is open to Juniors and Seniors. Those taking part in the declamatory contest learn some speech which has become famous. They endeavor to deliver with naturalness and directness these speeches. It is a splendid oppor- tunity for the Freshmen and Sophomores to learn to appear before an audience. Cash prizes are offered for both the declamatory and oratorical contests. The interest in the forensic activities has been growing for several years. We hope it con- tinues to grow. For we are convinced that the student who puts forth the effort to participate in one or all of these activities will find himself amply repaid. ' MARGARET j. MATTHEWSON. O UPLIFT 'Twas only a painting of the sea Along the English coast Where barren chalk clifts raised their brows Against the sea to boastg Where angry surges thundred loud, Like clamors of a motley crowd In riot, gathered at the site Of some fair states' judicial might, But high above the clash and strife, The sea-gulls, soaring thru The clouds, knew naught but of their life Of perfect liberty! So human souls can live, tho in A world of conflict caused by sin, Lives full of joy pure and serene Thru grace bestowed by Christ our King. LAURINE DEYO. Page Forty