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: m Top Row J. Kantor, K. Alexander, F. Mellick, V. Woods, M. Fitzgerald, M. Gerity, L. Barrett, M. Wenig- man. Second Row A. Cullerton, M. A. Tynan, S. A. Smith, P. Crowe, B. Balster, M. R. Smith. Bottom Row M. J. Blenner, M. Scannell, G. Dooner, K. Brennan .M. J. Sullivan, R. Tangney. THE DEBATING CLUB Among the varied activities of Mundelein College, none is followed with keener interest on the part of the student body than that of debating. This year a definite and noteworthy schedule was arranged, on which Mundelein met such debating squads as those of Purdue University, Northwestern University, Yale University, Loyola University, and St. Viator's College. With the beginning of the school year, a class in argumentation was organized under the capable instruction of Air. William H. Conley. Aluch of the success of the debaters has been due to the very practical and thorough training which they received in this course. The work formed a nucleus around which the debating activities of the school centered. Intramural debates were sponsored weekly so that an opportunity for debating would be afforded those who were desirous of acquiring a knowledge of debating technique. Hence a workable and capable debating squad was continuously trained, and a representative team was available for any debate. A membership drive was launched and added new members to the energetic group already active. A new project is being developed by the Debating Club, in order to give future and prospective debaters an opportunity to express themselves before various audiences. This project consists in preparing an affirmative and a negative team to take part in the programs of various local organizations, such as study clubs, men's and women's organizations, and various institutions. Forensic relations with Northwestern University were inaugurated on February 28, with a debate on the question. Resolved: That Great Britain should immediately grant independence to India. The audience change-of-opinion decision Page 76 Left to Right M. A. Tynan, S. A. Smith, B. McEvoy, M. J. Sullivan, K. Brennan, R. Tangney. THE DEBATING CLUB was in favor of the negative, as upheld by the Mundelein debaters, Katherine Brennan, Mary Jane Sullivan, and Ruth Tangney. One of the novelties among the forensic activities of the year was a radio debate with the co-ed team of Purdue University on the same question, in which Sallie Agnes Smith and Alary Jane Sullivan represented Mundelein, again supporting the negative. This contest, which took place on March 4, and which was the first radio debate in which either team participated, was decided by the radio audience in favor of Mundelein. For preparation for this phase of their work the Mundelein debaters have access to the public address system. On April 8, Ruth Tangney and Alary Agnes Tynan represented Mundelein in a debate with Yale University on the question, Resolved; That the United States should adopt a nation-wide compulsory plan for the control of distribution and production in our major basic industries. The decision on this occasion was in favor of the Yale team, who upheld the affirmative. If the debaters continue to display the enthusiasm and technique they have hitherto evinced, a short tour may be arranged for next year. As a medium for provoking intelligent reflection on the principal questions of the day, debating has always held an important place in the estimation of thinking people, but it has become for us an activity which gives the keen delight of intellectual give and take, develops power to think quickly and ably, and witness the splendid spirit manifested by our opponents and our own squads this year calls into play that generosity and good humor that stand for good sportsmanship. Page 77 I 4 lt;i. mr gt; m JM m m hP
title:
Tower 1932
publisher:
Women and Leadership Archives http://www.luc.edu/wla
creator:
Root Studio
date:
1932
subject:
Women's education
relation:
Mundelein College Yearbooks
type:
text
language:
English
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