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Show A' DEBATE COUNCIL CTIVITIES on the University of Utah campus have increased to such a number, and such complex relations have arisen among the various groups of students interested in different fields of work, that councils composed of faculty' and student members have been created to manage, supervise, and encourage the students in their many activities. Debating has come to such high importance among extra-curricular affairs that a Debating Council was organized to sponsor the students interested in debating. Among school activities, debating is being accorded its rightful recognition as the most practical method for bringing about intellectual development. It teaches the student to use various types of books, to locate his references with the least waste of time, and to choose from a great quantity of general material the particular passages which are most significant to his problem. It instructs him in the proper arrangement, both mentally and graphically, of accumulated facts for quick reference. It makes him think logically in a continuous line of ideas which are specifically related to the subject in his mind. Then it gives him a calm assurance which removes all nervousness in speaking before any number of people, and makes him mentally master of himself, competent in defending what he believes to be right. Not only is debating a means of educational betterment for the student who participates, but it is a means for the University to acquire national renown and fame among the other colleges of the country. Through the debaters, the college receives a contact with other colleges that proves to be very valuable in knitting the bonds of friendship and understanding. True, a battle of wits between both colleges ensues when one squad meets another, but every encounter results in the acquisition of valuable ideas and methods of presentation which make for the perfection of the art and for the success of the college in its future encounters. The debaters themselves are under the supervision of the Debate Council which cooperates with the coach and the student manager to make all necessary arrangements for the verbal encounters with other schools. The trips made by the debaters for the purpose of matching their wits and intelligences with those of the squads of various western state colleges are outlined and affirmed by the Council. As in every other activity, there are numerous important problems which arise from time to time. The Council deliberates upon these in order that just decisions may be reached. In every way possible, this body gives support and encouragement to the debaters who seek knowledge and satisfaction for themselves and glory for their university. \ Alton Melville Student Manager of Debating Melville Maw Knudson Ridges Smith Page 128 |
