1955-1956
|
The Yearbook said Debate The
Varsity Debate squad continued to add to its many honors and its good record
this year, as Whitman debaters tied for first place in the Idaho Invitational
tournament. Varsity debaters also reached the quarter finals in the Western
States tournament. In March, the Whitman speakers placed very high in the Linfield
forensic tourney. Five hundred students from 45 western colleges and
universities took part in the three-day meet, one of the largest debate
competitions in the United States. Also in March was the Province of the
Northwest Pi Kappa Delta tournament. Debates were also held with Pacific
Lutheran college and Washington State college. Events scheduled for most of the debates were: debate,
extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking and oratory. The question under
debate this year was, Resolved: That employees in non-union industries be
guaranteed an annual minimum wage. Winners in the intramural debates sponsored by the Varsity Debate
team, were Betty Vaughan and Evelyn Robinson, debating for the Independent
Women, and George Pettibone and Ian Turvett, for Delta Tau Delta. These were
added to the junior varsity debate squad, along with Jeanie McCallum, Dorothy
Ogden, Don Cole and Bill McGilchrist. Under the direction of Dean F. McSloy, director of forensics, and
the honorary society, Pi Kappa Delta, the debate squad enjoyed a successful
year. |
The
Faculty
Dean McSloy, Director of Forensics First semester debate co-managers were Jo Benefield and
Sue McCarter. Second semester debate co-managers were James Joy
and Larry Lutcher.
Arlene DuMond Instructor in Speech B.F.A., M.F.A., Carnegie Institute of Technology |
Whitman News
·
The
college added 5 new professors to the faculty
·
The
college of arts and letters added Miss Arlene De Mond, instructor of dramatic
arts; Miss Myrtle Falk, lecturer of Spanish; and Dr. Mary E. Branham, lecturer
in English.
·
The
physical education department added Leslie R. Leggett and Jack D. Alder to the
staff.
·
Ned
Lange was the student body president.
·
Chester
C. Maxey was the college president.
·
Students returned in the
Fall to a new style of class schedule. Classes were added to the afternoons during
the week, and all classes on Saturdays were ended.
·
Fundraising
for the new Penrose Memorial Library was under way, and ground breaking began
in February.
·
Advertisements
in the Pioneer included Chesterfield,
Viceroy, and L&M cigarettes, and General Electric.
Team Members, 1955-1956
Jim Joy, Inset, President
Standing, left to right: Fried Shields,
Larry Lutcher, Tim Hill, Ned Lange, Jim Joy
Seated, left to right: Pat Gowen, Doris
Eckart, Sue McCarter
Front Row: Left to Right: Byron Ehle, Carol McNew, Jean
Loomis, Barbara York, Othal Lakey
Back Row: Betty Vaughan, Evelyn Robinson, Tim Hill, Arne
Sutliffe, Jim Joy, Larry Lutcher
|
The Yearbook Said Pi Kappa Delta Pi Kappa Delta is a national honorary forensic fraternity
which was installed on the Whitman campus in the spring of 195 5. This year
eleven additional speakers became eligible for membership through competition
in intercollegiate debate, extemporaneous speaking, oratory, impromptu
speaking, student congress or other events. Women who qualified were Jean
Loomis, Carol McNew, Evelyn Robinson, Betty Vaughan and Barbara York. The
eligible men were Phil Clark, Donald Cole, Byron Ehle, George Pettibone,
Harry Sudiffe and Bert Tucker. Participation in forensics is one
of the few ways in which competition with other colleges and universities on
an academic basis is possible. Whitman speakers have won two first places,
four second places, and one third place in four tournaments; three more
remain on the schedule. Vaughan and Robinson tied for
first place at the junior Varsity Tournament at the University of Idaho. At
the Linfield Tournament Lakey and Joy won first and second respectively in
student congress. Ehle won second in one-man debate. |
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, 75, 76, 79, 80; 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 43. Intercollegiate
Debate, 1 hour. SPEECH 53. Introduction
to Radio and Television, 3 hours. SPEECH 72. Radio
Production and Direction, 3 hours. SPEECH 78. Oral
Interpretation, 3 hours. SPEECH 80. Voice
Science and Phonetics, 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. |
World
News
·
Racial
issues were beginning to take center stage. The ICC ordered an end to racial
segregation on interstate busses and trains.
·
East
Germany is granted sovereignty from the U.S.S.R.
·
The
health of the president was in doubt, as Eisenhower suffered a heart attack, a
major illness and operation during the year.
Team
Awards
A. The topic of debate for both intramural and
intercollegiate competition was "Resolved: That the non-agricultural
industries should guarantee to their employers an annual minimum wage."
B. George Pettibone and Ian Tervet of Delt Tau
Delta and Evelyn Robinson and Betty Vaughan of the Independent women won the
intramural debate competition.
C. Intercollegiate debate
1. At the Columbia Valley
Tournament in mid-November, attended by 6 Whitman teams, the team of Larry
Lutcher and Bert Tucker tied for second place.
2. One week later, Bert Tucker
showed his versatility, taking 3rd place in impromptu at the Pacific
Lutheran Tournament.
3. Ten debaters traveled to the
University of Idaho invitational for junior varsity competition. Evelyn
Robinson and Betty Vaughan placed 1st, and as a team, the Whitties
had the highest win percentage of the tournament.
4. The Linfield Tournament in
March took 7 debaters to McMinnville. Othal Lakey took 1st place and
James Joy took 3rd place in Student Congress, and Byron Ehle took 2nd
in one-man debate. Betty Vaughan and Evelyn Robinson won 2nd in JV
debate. The Linfield tournament is one of the largest, with a field of 500
competitors from 45 schools.
5. Six Whitties attended the Pi
Kappa Delta Northwest Tournament at Washington State College. Betty Vaughan and
Evelyn Robinson tied for 2nd in the women's division. Larry Lutcher
and Bert Tucker tied for 3rd in their division.
6. Harry Sutcliffe and Byron
Elhe traveled to the Pacific Forensic League tournament, and reached the
quarter finals in debate. In individual events, Elhe placed 4th and
5th in extemporaneous speaking and after-dinner speaking,
respectively.
7. The triangular tournament
concluded Whitman's year in grand style, with Whitman taking 1st
place. The teams of Betty Vaghan and Evelyn Robinson and Harry Sutcliffe and
Byron Elhe were both undefeated.
D. James Joy was the president of Pi Kappa
Delta, the forensic fraternity.
E. In total, 19 students
debated over the course of the year.