St Pius X Catholic High School - Golden Echoes Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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DEBATE CLUB-First row: Annette liohn, Betsy libbs, Sally Saunders. Janice XVard. Second roam' Michael Armstrong, Charles Day, Richard Farnsworth, Peter Fisher, Sr. john Smiles mean First place awards for Sr. John Francis and varsity debaters Bill deGolian, Bob Piede, Greg Bittner, and Peter Fisher. Francis. Third row: Michael Carlin, Michael Jablonski, Greg Bittner, Joe Langton, Bill deGolian, Robert Piede. Debate Club arzficzlnates In Tournqs, Obtains National Charter Debate and discussion ol current issues, oratory, dramatic interpretations, and extemporaneous speaking -these were the categories in which debate members exhibited their talents. Endless hours of research, evalu- ation, and organization went into each tournament. Having received its national charter this year, the team was eligible to attend the National Forensic League District Tournament in High Point, North Caro- lina. ln the Chamblee contest December 8-9, they ranked second out ol' fifty schools. Members captured first place in the Calhoun meet January 6-7. Recognition was given to participants in the annual Barkley Forum at Emory. On February 16-l7 the team won first place in the Four-Man division and received three Top Speaker awards at the University of Georgia tournament. The club sponsored a novice debate in the spring lor schools in the Atlanta area. Debate Auxiliary assisted by typing, aiding in re- search, and acting as time keepers in the practice and novice debates. Extensive research helps Elizabeth Ebbs and Sally Saunders attain a debate record of I2-1.

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Hand gestures emphasize an important point in Charles Day's affirmative evidence. His opponent listens carefully. Comparing last minute notes with Richard Farnsworth, Peter Fisher prepares to give his defense. , A ma, H 25232 W E t E Jammu 47 DEBATE AUXILIARY - First row: YVi1liam Hedges, Linda Luep- tow, Mike Biondi, Pat- ti Mathes. Second row: Ceei Shook, Maureen Duffy, Susan Dorn, De- bra Snipes, Sr. John Francis, Third row: Su- sie Edmonds, jerry de- Golian, Jim Gundry, Kathy McNally, Fran Kassinger.