Competitions

Howard Kennedy won the junior oratorical contest on Thursday, May 21st, receiving the Pierson Prize.  His speech was on leadership; his main points were the various theories of leadership, the conditions necessary, the necessary qualities of character (spirit of responsibility, calmness, initiative, and knowledge), and the ways of development through education, training, self-sacrifice and perseverance.

Harry Vincent received first place in the freshman oratorical contest, winning the Walkley Prize of $25 for general excellence in public speaking.  Vincent's oration was entitled "The Meaning of the Constitution of the United States".

Elwood J. Disque, '31, won the second annual German Award, a scholarship for studying in Germany provided by the German Club and German Department.  Disque was selected based on his performances in an oral and a written exam.

This event was held on June 21, 1862. In the "Order of Flunks," many speeches are given in jest to the boring nature of speech contests, including a speech on "The Forty Five Ways of Trying a Cravat" and a prayer entitled "Now I lay me down to Sleep."

This event was held on Thursday, May 23, 1912 in Bosler Hall. Five women competed for the McLean and Musser Prizes by making speeches in a wide range of subjects. Five men made speeches in competition for the Caldwell and Johnson Prizes. Afterwards, a monologue entitled "Christmas Greens" was presented for the amusement of the audience. The announcement of the winners concluded the evening.

This event was held at 8:00 pm on Monday, May 23, 1910 in Bosler Hall. In the Contest for Women, five women made speeches. Miss Helen Lehman was awarded the first prize of $25 for her speech entitled "Rizpah" and Miss Ana Bacon was awarded the second prize of $15 for her speech on "Ginevia Degli Amieri." In the Contest for Men, five men gave speeches. Mr. Earl E. Rahn won the first prize of $25 for his speech on "The Old Man," and Mr. B. Olcott McAnney won the second prize of $15 for his speech entitled "Kissing Cup's Race."

This event was held on Thursday, May 27, 1909 at 8:00 pm in Bosler Hall. The first portion of the evening was devoted to the Contest for Women, in which five young women made speeches in competition for the McLean and Musser Prizes. Afterwards was the Contest for Men, in which five young men competed for the Caldwell and Johnson Prizes. Finally, "Confessions" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was performed for the audience. The evening was concluded with the announcement of the winners.

This event was held on Monday, May 25, 1908 at 8:oo pm in Bosler Hall. In the first portion of the evening, five young women gave speeches in a wide variety of topics. Each competed for the McLean Prize of $25 and the Musser Prize of $15. In the second portion of the evening five young men presented speeches in competition for the Caldwell Prize of $25 and the Johnson Prize of $15. Before the evening was over, four women presented a Shakespearean Burlesque for the amusement of the audience.

This contest was held on Thursday, June 19, 1919 at 8:30 pm in Bosler Hall. Three members of the Sophomore class first competed for the Belles Lettres Society Prize, a gold medal, by giving speech in different topics. Then four members of the Junior class made speeches in competition for the Pierson Prize, which consisted of gold and silver medals for the two best speeches.

This annual oratorical contest was held on Tuesday, May 18, 1875. Six members of the Sophomore class gave speeches in a variety of subjects. S.W. Smith of Philadelphia won the gold medal for his speech titled "Who are Patriots."

This exhibition was held on July 9, 1850. Nine members of the Sophomore class gave speeches on a wide range of topics. Music for the event was provided by the College Minstrels.

This annual event was held on Monday, April 28, 1902 at 8:00 pm in Bosler Hall. Seven members of the Freshman class gave speeches in a competition for the Cole Prize (a gold medal to the first place winner) and the Walkley Prize ($15 to the second place winner).

This annual contest was held on Friday, April 27, 1906 at 8:00 pm in Bosler Hall. Nine members of the Freshman class gave speeches in a competition for the Cole Prize (a gold medal to the first place winner) and the Walkley Prize ($15 to the second place winner). The event was concluded with the decision of the judges and the awarding of the prizes.

This contest was held on Tuesday, May 19, 1891. Nine members of the Freshman class gave speeches in a competition for the Cole Prize (a gold medal to the first place winner) and the Walkley Prize ($15 to the second place winner).

This annual contest was held on Tuesday, May 2, 1899 in Bosler Memorial Hall. Ten members of the Freshman class gave speeches in a competition for the Cole Prize (a gold medal to the first place winner) and the Walkley Prize ($15 to the second place winner).

This annual contest was held on Friday, April 19, 1901 at 8:00 pm in Bosler Hall. Nine members of the Freshman class gave speeches in a competition for the Cole Prize (a gold medal to the first place winner) and the Walkley Prize ($15 to the second place winner).

This annual contest was held on Monday, May 21, 1900. Nine members of the Freshman class gave speeches in a competition for the Cole Prize (a gold medal to the first place winner) and the Walkley Prize ($15 to the second place winner).

This contest was held on Tuesday, May 4, 1897. Eight members of the Freshman class gave speeches in a competition for the Cole Prize (a gold medal to the first place winner) and the Walkley Prize ($15 to the second place winner).

This annual meet was held on Monday, April 8, 1912 in Bosler Hall. Eight students from both Dickinson and Swarthmore gave speeches.

This debate was held on Friday, March 1, 1912 at Swarthmore College. The question posed was: That the Greek letter fraternities, as they now exist, in the undergraduate colleges of America, are detrimental to the academic world. Dickinson took the affirmative, while Swarthmore argued the negative. It is noted that on the same night, Swarthmore's affirmative team was debating the very same question at Dickinson College.

This annual contest between Swarthmore and Dickinson was held on April 21, 1911 at Swarthmore College. Three students from Dickinson and three students from Swarthmore gave speeches.

This oratorical contest was held on April 23, 1908. Three students each from Swarthmore and Dickinson made speeches. The event concluded with the announcement of the winner.

This debate was held on April 16, 1930. The question posed was: That the adoption of the Wisconsin Experimental College plan by the colleges of the United States would be beneficial to the undergraduate body. Dickinson handled the affirmative, while Washington and Jefferson took the negative. After the Debate the ballots of the audience were cast and a winner was announced.

This debate was held on March 2, 1928 in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That the United States should abandon its extra-territorial rights in China. Dickinson handled the affirmative, while Oregon University took the negative.

This debate was held on February 25, 1927 in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That the Volstead Act should be so modified as to permit the manufacture and sale of light wines and beer. Dickinson argued the affirmative, while State College argued the negative.