Upland College - Echo Yearbook (Upland, CA)

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Initiotion ceremony ■ The art of Persuasion beautiful and just, is the motto of the only campus group af- filiated with a national honor fraternity. P.K.D. is made up of students who desire to develop their ability in public address and appreciation of the spoken word in order to be better equipped to serve others. The service of all is enhanced by skill in dis- cerning and communicating ideas. Experi- ence in nearly ten debate tournaments each year is a big factor in this type of training.

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CO The Platform Arts Club was an active organiza- tion this year. Composed entirely of academy students and directed by Mr. David Carlson, the club touched many areas of dramatics. Their studies included a unit in public speaking, a unit in oral interpretation, and a final unit in studying the many phases of dramatics. The club produced one major play this year, New Fires by Charles Quimley Burdette, which was very highly commended by many high school educators. It was a delightful story, full of realism, humor, and a strong moral overtone. The class felt that it was a year well spent and they can look back to many enjoyable experi- ences. The Literature club sprang into existence one evenmg when the members of the American Lit- erature class met to listen to records, and en- joyed themselves so thoroughly that they decided they just had to do that more often. With Miss Cassel as advisor and George Schipper as presi- dent the club expanded to take in other inter- ested students. Ttie group met informally to listen to records, share newly discovered gems, and enter into lively, and sometimes rather heated discussions about books, authors, and related matters. Attendance of cultural pro- grams also proved both entertaining and in- structive. 69

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Stand Jerel ng Paul Trautwein, Harold Engle, Marlin Niesley. Maynord Ciimenhago, and Jesse Ginder Kneeling: Book, Albert Hosteller, George Schipper, and Roy Dean. Coach Gordon Engle Co-Captains Paul Trautwein and Maynard Ciimenhago An athletic program conducted in o Christian way is of prime importance in any community. Basketball proves to be an effective means of practicing Christian ideals. Prayer with opponents before a game and an attitude of friendliness during the contest display a definite con- trast to many commercialized athletic programs. These are services to any school and community. For the players, there is much to learn and unlimited opportunity for the practice of self-control. The ability to think clearly, control one ' s emotions and still perform at top efficiency under heavy physical tension is an adult function. The sense of cooperation, team play and sub- jection to the demands of aggressive leadership are un- questionably activities of future value to men as they face life. These ore the services which this activity and the Upland College Athletic Department ore affording our students and our community. CO 71