University of Minnesota School of Agriculture - Agrarian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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GLES - VVilliam Dankers Everett Keyes Clifford Ukkelberg S. fl. U. M. Hazel Sheldon Fred Halstead Charles Robinson OPVLS GOPHERS Ole Eugene Joel Rosengren Emil Johnson Ralph Wood Herman Neilson Olaf Palm THE LITERARY' SOCIETIES, DEBATING TEAMS CIVILIZATION advances and our social and economic status becomes more complex, it is apparent that, if we are to shoulder the added re ' Sp0IlS1- eng b1l1t1es thlust upon us, we must be able to discuss intelligently topics of the d 7 . . . . ay, both in our private and public affairs. Recognizing tl1e fact and that tl1e need is as great in rural communities as else- where, the School of Agriculture offers both elementary and advanced courses in Public Speaking. In connection with this debates are held between the various Literary Societies on the Campus. Unusual interest was shown by the students this fall in inter-literary debates. A new plan was inaugurated this year whereby a try- out was held for all wishing to participate. In this way all were given a chance to compete. Forty-five students tried out for the four teams. In the first debate on the question Resolved that the United States should enter the World Court the Owls and S. A. U. M. were victorious, defeating the Eagles and the Gophers respectively. In the final debate the Owls and S. A. U. BI. debated the question Resolved that the United States should construct and maintain a six foot channel in the Mississippi River. The Owls won by a two to one decision and were the recipients of the Literary Union Trophy cup. Page Om' HIlI1lil'L'lf F0l'fj'-fUIlI'

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ROBERT THONIPSON .ulthlefic Director The School of Agriculture has been very fortunate the past three years in having a man of the ability and high character of Mr. Robert Thompson as their athletic coach. He has done his best to further better and cleaner athletics in the school. Under his coaching greater enthusiasm in athletic :ic- tivities is shown each year. During the three years that Mr. Thompson has been here he has built up some strong basketball teams. They have won a high per cent of the games played, but have been noted most of all for tlieiglklf' od teamwork, clean sports- GLADYS KAERCHER Director of Girls' Athletics The Aggie school girls spend some of their most enjoyable hours in the gymnasium under the direction of Miss Kaercher. Her enthusiasm and able instruction in gymnas- tics, swimming, dancing and Newcomb make all these activities a real joy to the girls. Under her guidance they have learned many valuable lessons in co-operation and good sportmanship. A great deal of inter- est is shown in the Field Meet each year. Miss Kaercher has developed some excel- lent teams in Newcomb and has built up a spirit of keen rivalry in the other athletic contests. Page Our llmzdrcu' Forty-si.v manship, andffh fspirit. . 11' -E