1952-1953
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The
Faculty
John
Ralph Shepherd, Director of Forensics Reginald Green was the intramural debate manager. Jerry Joseph was the varsity debate manager. |
Alvin Cline, A.M, (1949; 1950) Assistant Professor of Education and Psychology; A.B., Dartmouth College; Ed.M., Boston University; A.M., Columbia; University. He may or may not have taught speech courses this year.
Dorothy
Marie Crutchfield Instructor
in Speech and Dramatic Art B.F.A.,
Oklahoma University; M.F.A., Catholic University of America |
Whitman News
I. Whitman College in 1952-1953
A. The college underwent major summer renovations.
1. Lakum Duckum was drained, cleaned, and had a concrete retaining wall installed.
2. Lyman and College Houses, and Billings and Memorial Halls were redecorated on the interiors.
3. More lighting was added to Memorial Hall classrooms and to the library.
4. $10, 000 went towards a new console and electromagnetic contacts for the Memorial chapel organ.
5. Bratton House was completely redone and turned into the new infirmary.
6. New furniture was purchased for the dorms.
7. The Prentiss, Lyman, and SUB kitchens got new equipment.
B. Eleven new faculty members were added.
C. Tom Brown was the student body president.
D. Chester C. Maxey was the college president.
II. At Whitman
A. ASWC grappled with the question of whether or not to continue Whitman’s intercollegiate football program, prompted by lagging numbers of participation and poor performance.
B. Both Young Democrats and Republicans were active during the fall election hosting rallies, debates, and a mock election.
C. English 3, Forms of Communication, was added to the English department, while Theater Arts expanded their offerings to include Theater Dance, Theater Design, and Costume Design. Advanced Geology/Mineralogy was also added to the catalog.
D. A new department, secretarial science, offered courses in typing and shorthand in conjunction with a local business school.
E. The Pioneer ran ads for Chesterfield Cigarettes which did “not adversely affect the nose, throat, or accessory organs,” and for Falkenberg’s Jewelers, which offered wedding sets for $100, wedding china, and silverware sets.
F. Popular fashions included wool jersey daywear for men and women, and hosiery decorated with jewels or flocking for women’s evening wear.
Team Members, 1952-1953
Welcome Activity continued on both the varsity and intramural debate scenes during the past week. At a recent varsity debate meeting a new judging system was adopted to the first annual debate. At the suggestion of Dr. Shephard, a series of debate luncheons was inaugurated. The first was held in the game-room of the SUB this Tuesday. Mr. Nash was guest speaker. He spoke on Fair Employment Practices as they Relate to Sociology and political science. unintelligible text caused by scanner/ocr program. Manager Reginald Green expressed pleasure at the enthusiasm shown.
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Speech
Major and Courses THE
MAJOR: Thirteen hours selected from courses in speech; Dramatic Art 55, 56;
twelve hours selected from English 25, 26, 35, 36, 39, 40, 79, 80; two hours
selected from Classics 65 and 68; three hours selected from History 27, 28,
57, 58, 61, 62, 64. Of the total of thirty-six hours, eighteen must be in
courses numbered above 50. Advised: As much additional work in dramatic art
as time permits. SPEECH
11, 12. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
hours. SPEECH
41. Theory and Practice of Discussion,
3 hours. SPEECH
42. Argumentation and Debate, 3
hours. SPEECH
53. Introduction to Radio and
Television, 3 hours. SPEECH 56. Persuasive Speaking, 3 hours. SPEECH
71, 72. Radio Production and Direction,
3 hours. SPEECH
78. Oral Interpretation, 3 hours. SPEECH
81. Introduction to Speech Correction,
3 hours. SPEECH
82. Problems in Speech Correction, 2 or
3 hours SPEECH
85, 86. Senior Honors Course, 3
hours. |
1952 and 1953 Biennial Edition
The Dovell-Gose awards are presented to the best man
and woman contestants in a speaking contest.
The contest is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
NOTE: No more John Brining Award
The John W. Ackley Debate Trophy is awarded to the
champion men’s intramural debate team.
The Delta Gamma Prizes in Acting, in Creative Writing
and in Forensics are awarded at Commencement to students for high achievements
in these activities. The sum of $60 is
divided among the recipients of these awards.
The Austin Rice Debate Trophy is awarded to the
champion women’s intramural debate team.
Awarded at the 92rd Annual Commencement, May 27 1951
The Delta Gamma Prizes
Acting—Craig Crawford Esary
Creative Writing—Patricia Anne Maring
Forensics—Barbara Ruth Ostgren
Awarded at the 93rd Annual Commencement,
May 25, 1952
No Forensics Award Given
World News
· I. In the World
· A. Major focus was on the U. S. president race, unemployment, the economy, and communism.
· B. Dwight Eisenhower, the Republican candidate, was favored over Democrat Adlai Stevenson.
· C. The debate over economic recovery and unemployment focused on whether the New Deal or World War II had ended the depression, and how to maintain economic progress.
· D. Communism and preventing its spread were both domestic and foreign policy issues for the U. S. The U.S. was still in the grips of a “Red Scare” initiated by Senators Richard Nixon and Joseph McCarthy, but the country was also becoming aware of the issue’s threat to civil rights.
Ye Talke Shoppe is a freshman women's service honorary
organization made up of three freshman girls from each sorority and independent
women. These girls are chosen by their speech skill and personality in tryouts
at the first of each year.
Ye Talke Shoppers' primary duty is to read all announcements at lunch and
dinner meals, besides informing town girls of announcements of interest to
them. This year, Ye Talke Shoppe activities were directed by Sally Maxon,
president; Joan Fredericksen, vice-president; Mary Mossop, secretary-treasurer;
and Sherril Downing, unofficial assistant secretary.
Team Awards
A. I. Debate at Whitman
· A. Intramural debate
A. 1. The topic for the competition, held October 20, 21, 23, and 27, was “Resolved: That the Congress of the United States should enact a compulsory fair employment practices law.”
B. 2. In the men’s contest, the Phi Delta Theta team of Ned Lange and Fred Shields on the affirmative won finals, defeating the Tau Kappa Epsilon team of Bob Walker and Don Miller.
C. 3. In the women’s contest, the independent team of Carol Lindstrom and Shirley McClaren on the negative defeated the Delta Gamma team of Marilyn Landon and Joan Benefiel in finals.
· B. Intercollegiate debate
· 1. The intercollegiate topic was the same as the intramural topic.
· 2. November 21-22, six Whitman teams traveled to Pullman to compete in the Northwest Regional Tournament at Washington State College against 16 other schools.
A. a. Sharon Smith and Jerry Tucker won the women’s championship with a 7-0 record.
B. b. Whitman had the best overall record with 23 wins and 11 losses, a 13-4 record on the affirmative, and a 10-7 record on the negative.
C. c. Whitman men had a 13-5 record; the women, a 10-6 record.
D. d. Lange and Shields took second in the men’s division of debate with a 5-1 record.
E. e. John Musser and Reg Green, and Mell Elliot and Bill Mays tied for third in men’s debate with 4-2 records.
· 3. March 5-8, seven Whitman teams competed at Linfield’ Tournament of Champions against 29 other schools and over 350 individual competitors.
A. a. Lange and Shield tied for third in junior men’s debate with a 5-2 record.
B. b. Whitman’s overall record was 24-18.
· 4. Five Whitman teams traveled to the University of Montana in Missoula, April 9-12, to compete against 22 other schools in the 7th annual Northwest Tau Kappa Alpha Speech Tournament.
1. a. Whitman placed second overall with eight sweepstakes points.
2. b. Smith and Tucker won the women’s debate championship with a perfect record.
3. c. Tucker took second in oral interpretation.
4. d. Smith placed fourth in extemporaneous speaking.
5. e. Elliot was in the men’s oratory finals.
6. f. Denver University won the tournament.
· 5. About 14 students traveled with the team during the year.