"Debate Group Meet Planned; Program To Be Announced"
"Debate Group Meet Planned; Program To Be Announced"

Florida Flambeau, October 11, 1949, p. 1.

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"Debaters Prepare For Oxford Team"
"Debaters Prepare For Oxford Team"

Florida Flambeau, October 14, 1949, p. 1.

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"FSU Debates Against Oxford: Bannerman and Curtis Chosen to Represent Club"
"FSU Debates Against Oxford: Bannerman and Curtis Chosen to Represent Club"

Florida Flambeau, October 21, 1949, p. 1.

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"Intramural Debate Schedule Given"
"Intramural Debate Schedule Given"

Florida Flambeau, October 25, 1949, p. 6.

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"Calendar of Events"
"Calendar of Events"

Florida Flambeau, November 4, 1949, p. 3.

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"Higgins Assists Debating Issue"
"Higgins Assists Debating Issue"

Florida Flambeau, November 4, 1949, p. 3.

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"FSU Debates With Oxford: Bannerman and Curtis to Represent University"
"FSU Debates With Oxford: Bannerman and Curtis to Represent University"

Robert Bannerman '50 & Paul Curtis '50 debate the British.

Florida Flambeau, November 6, 1949, p. 6.

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"Oxford Students Debate With FSU"
"Oxford Students Debate With FSU"

Florida Flambeau, November 8, 1949, p. 1.

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"Hear Both Sides"
"Hear Both Sides"

Florida Flambeau, November 8, 1949, p. 2.

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"Oxford Students Debate With FSU"
"Oxford Students Debate With FSU"

Florida Flambeau, November 11, 1949, p. 1.

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"FSU Competes for Southeast Discussion"
"FSU Competes for Southeast Discussion"

Florida Flambeau, November 18, 1949, p. 1.

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"Letters to the Editor"
"Letters to the Editor"

Florida Flambeau, November 18, 1949, p. 4.

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"Curtis Wins Discussion: F.S.U. Student Triumphs at Alabama Tournament"
"Curtis Wins Discussion: F.S.U. Student Triumphs at Alabama Tournament"

Florida Flambeau, November 22, 1949, p. 1.

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"Intramural Debate Is Staged Tonight"
"Intramural Debate Is Staged Tonight"

Florida Flambeau, November 22, 1949, p. 1.

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"Intramural Talk Slated Tonight: 36 Speakers Featured In Simultaneous Rounds"
"Intramural Talk Slated Tonight: 36 Speakers Featured In Simultaneous Rounds"

Florida Flambeau, November 29, 1949, p. 1 & 2.

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"Sorority Chit Chat. . ."
"Sorority Chit Chat. . ."

Florida Flambeau, December 2, 1949, p. 5.

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"Debate Teams Tie In FSU Tournament
"Debate Teams Tie In FSU Tournament

Florida Flambeau, December 6, 1949, p. 1.

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"Debaters Practice At Stetson College"
"Debaters Practice At Stetson College"

Florida Flambeau, December 6, 1949, p. 4.

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"Debate Squad Meets To Discuss Plans For Coming Quarter"
"Debate Squad Meets To Discuss Plans For Coming Quarter"

Florida Flambeau, January 10, 1950, p. 1.

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"Two Debates Are Scheduled: FSU Debate Team To Tour Southern States"
"Two Debates Are Scheduled: FSU Debate Team To Tour Southern States"

Florida Flambeau, January 17, 1950, p. 1.

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"Forensic Group Holds Meeting: Wheaton, Emory Colleagues Debate at FSU Feb 16"
"Forensic Group Holds Meeting: Wheaton, Emory Colleagues Debate at FSU Feb 16"

Florida Flambeau, January 24, 1950, p. 1.

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"Sorority Chit Chat . . ."
"Sorority Chit Chat . . ."

Florida Flambeau, January 24, 1950, p. 3.

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"Debate Awards Set Art Forum Scheduled"
"Debate Awards Set Art Forum Scheduled"

Florida Flambeau, January 27, 1950, p. 4.

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"Dal and Paul Add Humor To Inter-Collegiate Debates"
"Dal and Paul Add Humor To Inter-Collegiate Debates"

Dal Albritton '50 & Paul Curtis '50

Florida Flambeau, January 28, 1950, p. 4.

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"Socialized Medicine Topic of Debaters At FCI, Thursday"
"Socialized Medicine Topic of Debaters At FCI, Thursday"

Florida Flambeau, February, 7, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU-Wheaton Debate Teams Meet Thursday: Albritton and Curtis Take Negative Stand For Florida State:
"FSU-Wheaton Debate Teams Meet Thursday: Albritton and Curtis Take Negative Stand For Florida State:

Dal Albritton '50 & Paul Curtis '50

Florida Flambeau, February 14, 1950, p. 1.

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"Busy Week Slated For FSU Debaters; Mercer, Emory Foes"
"Busy Week Slated For FSU Debaters; Mercer, Emory Foes"

Florida Flambeau, February 17, 1950, p. 1.

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"Sorority Chit Chat . . ."
"Sorority Chit Chat . . ."

Florida Flambeau, February 17, 1950, p. 4.

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"FSU-Mercer Meet in Debate: Curtis and Albritton Take Negative Stand Psychology Seminar"
"FSU-Mercer Meet in Debate: Curtis and Albritton Take Negative Stand Psychology Seminar"

Florida Flambeau, February 21, 1950, p. 1.

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"Florida State Gets Invitation Answers: Debating Teams to Include Many Southeastern Colleges"
"Florida State Gets Invitation Answers: Debating Teams to Include Many Southeastern Colleges"

Florida Flambeau, February 24, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU Debating Teams Win Top Honors in Tournament"
"FSU Debating Teams Win Top Honors in Tournament"

Article about the All Southern Tournament: "Arlene Amend and Katherine Skogstad, freshman women's varsity affirmative team of FSU, were adjudged the best affirmative team in the tournament. . . .This was the first time in history that a women's team had won honors at the All-Southern Tournament."

Florida Flambeau, February 28, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU Debate Tourney Now Gets Underway: First Invitational Meet Here Gains Large Response"
"FSU Debate Tourney Now Gets Underway: First Invitational Meet Here Gains Large Response"

Florida Flambeau, March 3, 1950, p. 1.

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"Tournament on Campus Ends: 'Gator' Debaters Best Florida State Varsity"
"Tournament on Campus Ends: 'Gator' Debaters Best Florida State Varsity"

Florida Flambeau, March 7, 1950, pp. 1-2.

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"Debate Teams Plan Tournament Trip to Miami, Alabama"
"Debate Teams Plan Tournament Trip to Miami, Alabama"

Florida Flambeau, March 7, 1950, p.4.

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"FSU Represented At Speech Meeting: Theme to be on Resources; Phifer Accompanies Group"
"FSU Represented At Speech Meeting: Theme to be on Resources; Phifer Accompanies Group"

Florida Flambeau, April 4, 1950, p. 4.

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"3 Students Attend Associate Congress"
"3 Students Attend Associate Congress"

Florida Flambeau, April 7, 1950, p. 2 & 3.

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"Exhibition Debate Staged Yesterday"
"Exhibition Debate Staged Yesterday"

Albritton '50 & Curtis '50 v. Amend '53 & Skogstad '53 debated for the Junior Chamber of Commerce on the topic "Resolved: the United States should nationalize her basic non-agricultural industries."

Florida Flambeau, April 11, 1950, p. 1.

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"Albritton Honored At Speech Meeting"
"Albritton Honored At Speech Meeting"

Dal Albritton '50, Katherine Skogstad '53, Patricia Cloud '54, and Allan Head '52

Florida Flambeau, April 11, 1950, p. 4.

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"Presidential Candidates State Variety of Platform Promises"
"Presidential Candidates State Variety of Platform Promises"

Rube Askew '51 and Paul Curtis '50 in run-off for SGA President.

Florida Flambeau, April 14, 1950, p. 1.

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"National Debate Topic Under Debate: Tampa - FSU Meet Thurs Faculty to Be Judges"
"National Debate Topic Under Debate: Tampa - FSU Meet Thurs Faculty to Be Judges"

Florida Flambeau, April 25, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU Meets Tampa Here Thursday for Debate on Industry"
"FSU Meets Tampa Here Thursday for Debate on Industry"

Two exhibition debates held v. University of Tampa.
Barbara Brooks PhD '57 & Don Mowrer '51 v. Tampa
Tampa v. Patricia Cloud '54 & Shirley Hulbert '50
on the topic: "Resolved: that the basic non-agricultural industries should be nationalized." 

Florida Flambeau, April 28, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU Finalists Speak Today: Optimist Club Serves As Judges for Contest"
"FSU Finalists Speak Today: Optimist Club Serves As Judges for Contest"

Finalists speaking in front of the Optimist Club of Tallahassee included Arlene Amend "These Truths to be Self-Evident" and Paul Curtis '50 "America 2000 AD."

Florida Flambeau, May 2, 1950, p. 1.

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"Debators Plan 50-51 Program: International Debate Set for Nov or Dec"
"Debators Plan 50-51 Program: International Debate Set for Nov or Dec"

Florida Flambeau, May 23, 1950, p. 1.

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"Debaters Invited To Forensics Mixer"
"Debaters Invited To Forensics Mixer"

Florida Flambeau, October 3, 1950, p. 1.

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"Any Student May Be in Debates"
"Any Student May Be in Debates"

Florida Flambeau, October 3, 1950, p. 4.

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"Debate Squad Chosen for FSU: Pick Albritton, Richard To Argue British Team"
"Debate Squad Chosen for FSU: Pick Albritton, Richard To Argue British Team"

Florida  Flambeau, October 24, 1950, p. 1.

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"TKA Debates Begin In Gainesville, Fla"
"TKA Debates Begin In Gainesville, Fla"

Florida Flambeau, November 3, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU Represented At Ala Discussion"
"FSU Represented At Ala Discussion"

Florida Flambeau, November 3, 1950, p.1.

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"Second Forensics Tourney Slated"
"Second Forensics Tourney Slated"

Florida Flambeau, January 19, 1951

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"UM Debaters Take FSU Tournament"
"UM Debaters Take FSU Tournament"

Florida Flambeau, January 26, 1951, p. 1

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"Arbogast, Lacayo Attend Tournament"
"Arbogast, Lacayo Attend Tournament"

Florida State's Four Person Team at the 1951 All Southern Tournament at Agnes Scott College: Janice Arbogast & Beverly Lacayo on the Negative; James Lohmeyer & Wallace Dynes on the Affirmative

Florida Flambeau, February 23, 1951, p. 2.

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"Debating Pair Go to Tourney: Sophomores Represent FSU at National Meet
"Debating Pair Go to Tourney: Sophomores Represent FSU at National Meet

Arlene Amend '53 & Katherine Skogstad '53 attend National Tau Kappa Alpha Tournament.

Florida Flambeau, March 16, 1951, p. 1.

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"Skogstad Captures Speaking Contest"
"Skogstad Captures Speaking Contest"

Florida Flambeau, May 25, 1951, p. 1.

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"Scenes of West Florida Seminary Found in Ancient Argo Edition"
"Scenes of West Florida Seminary Found in Ancient Argo Edition"

Florida Flambeau, June 2, 1951, p. 6.

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"Forensics Group Debates On Curve Grading System"
"Forensics Group Debates On Curve Grading System"

Florida Flambeau, October 2, 1951, p. 1.

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"Intramural Debates Slated This Month"
"Intramural Debates Slated This Month"

Florida Flambeau, October 12, 1951, p. 1.

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"Intramural Debate Meeting Is Set"
"Intramural Debate Meeting Is Set"

Florida Flambeau, October 16, 1951, p.1.

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"Old Grad Recalls FSU's First Days"
"Old Grad Recalls FSU's First Days"

Florida Flambeau, October 26, 1951, p. 6.

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"Oxford and Florida State In Third Annual Debate"
"Oxford and Florida State In Third Annual Debate"

Florida State Huber Killingsworth & Bill Carmach negated "Resolved: that any attempt to outlaw the Communist party endangers the liberties they are designed to protect."

Florida Flambeau, October 30, 1951, p. 1.

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"Witty British Debators Win Audience"
"Witty British Debators Win Audience"

Florida Flambeau, November 2, 1951, p.1.

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"Fine Debate, Hot Discussions Follow"
"Fine Debate, Hot Discussions Follow"

Florida Flambeau, November 2, 1951, p. 2

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"Schmidt Oversteps"
"Schmidt Oversteps"

Florida Flambeau, November 6, 1951, p. 2.

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"Students to Attend Ala. Debate Meet"
"Students to Attend Ala. Debate Meet"

GA Bill Carmack, Katherine Skogstad, Janice Arbogast, Dick Bradley, Bill Davis, and Beverly Lacayo.

"Should the Federal government adopt a permanent program of wage and price control?"

Florida Flambeau, November 9, 1951, p. 3.

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"Debate Finals to Be Next Tuesday Night"
"Debate Finals to Be Next Tuesday Night"

"Resolved: That Florida State University should abolish its general education requirements."

Florida Flambeau, November 9, 1951, p. 6.

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"F.S.U., U of Fla. Debate Tonight"
"F.S.U., U of Fla. Debate Tonight"

Florida State Harold Raines and Jerry Thomas affirm the resolution "That All American Citizens Should Be Subject to Comparison For Essential Service in Time of War."

Florida Flambeau, November 16, 1951, p. 1.

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"Debate Results Show Negative Side Wins"
"Debate Results Show Negative Side Wins"

Florida Flambeau, December 7, 1951, p. 6.

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"FSU Debate Team Wins Tournament"
"FSU Debate Team Wins Tournament"

Florida State Arlene Amend & Katherine Skogstad, Best Affirmative Speakers "Resolved: that the federal government should adopt a permanent system of wage and price controls."

Florida Flambeau, Febrary 12, 1952, p. 1.

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"Third Annual FSU Debate Tournament March 14 and 15"
"Third Annual FSU Debate Tournament March 14 and 15"

Florida Flambeau, February 15, 1952, p. 2.

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"FSU Debators Will Play Host"
"FSU Debators Will Play Host"

Florida Flambeau, March 11, 1952, p. 1.

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"F.S.U Fun and Function"
"F.S.U Fun and Function"

Florida Flambeau, March 11, 1952, p. 2.

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"Second Place Won By Debate Team"
"Second Place Won By Debate Team"

First Place "Excellent" Affirmative Team: Florida State Amend & Skogstad
econd Place: Florida State Arlene Amend & Katherie Skogstad, and Leah LaFante & Peter Nimkoff
Third Place: Florida State Teresa Stein & William Guy Davis, and Wallace Dynes & Janice Arogast

Florida Flambeau, March 18, 1952, p. 1.

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"Debaters To Enter 7th Tournament For Florida State"
"Debaters To Enter 7th Tournament For Florida State"

Florida State Teresa Stein & William C. Davis, and Katherine Skogstad & Arlene Amend debate "Resolved, that the federal government should adopt a permanent program of wage and price control" at the All Southern Tournament.

Florida Flambeau, March 25, 1952, p. 1.

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"Debaters Attend Annual Tournament Today, Tomorrow"
"Debaters Attend Annual Tournament Today, Tomorrow"

Florida State Arlene Amend & Katherine Skogstad, and William G. Davis & Teresa Stein attend the All Southern Tournament.

Florida Flambeau, March 28, 1952, p. 1.

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"Affirmative Team Wins Top Honors In Debate Tourney"
"Affirmative Team Wins Top Honors In Debate Tourney"

Florida State Amend & Skogstad win first place at All Southern Tournament.

Florida Flambeau, April 1, 1952, p. 1.

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"Debaters Argue On Influences Upon Women: Humorous Topic Set Of Tonight's Mixer Of Fall Forensics"
"Debaters Argue On Influences Upon Women: Humorous Topic Set Of Tonight's Mixer Of Fall Forensics"

"Resolved: that women exert a greater influence over men than money." Peter Nimkoff, Affirmative; Leah LaPlante, Negative; Chair: Katherine Skogstad.

Florida Flambeau, September 9, 1952, p.1.

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"Four Top Debaters Fill This Month's WFSU Schedule"
"Four Top Debaters Fill This Month's WFSU Schedule"

Jan Arbogast
"What Value is the Greek System at FSU?"

Florida Flambeau, October 7, 1952, p. 1.

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"FSU, British Debaters Meet Thursday for Annual Clash: Teams Argue State Directed Radio, TV As Dibben, Evans Oppose Statesmen"
"FSU, British Debaters Meet Thursday for Annual Clash: Teams Argue State Directed Radio, TV As Dibben, Evans Oppose Statesmen"

Florida State Arlene Amend & Ted Clevenger v. British

Florida Flambeau, October 21, 1952, p. 1.

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"Britishers Meet FSU Debaters In Annual Tilt: Discuss Nationalization Of Radio, TV; Poll Taken Before, After"
"Britishers Meet FSU Debaters In Annual Tilt: Discuss Nationalization Of Radio, TV; Poll Taken Before, After"

"Resolved: that Radio and Television should be a State Monopoly."
Affirmative: Ronald Evans & Ted Clevenger v. Negative: Arlene Amend and Kenneth Dibbon.

Florida Flambeau, October 24, 1952, p. 1.

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"Speech Det.'s Annual Debate Begins Tonight: Participating Students Scheduled to Discuss Fair Employment Law"
"Speech Det.'s Annual Debate Begins Tonight: Participating Students Scheduled to Discuss Fair Employment Law"

Florida Flambeau, October 28, 1952, p. 1.

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"State TV Chosen For British Debate"
"State TV Chosen For British Debate"

Florida State Amend & Clevenger debate with British. 

Florida Flambeau, October 28, 1952, p. 1.

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"State TV Debated"
"State TV Debated"

Continued From Page 1

Florida State Amend & Clevenger v. British

Florida Flambeau, October 28, 1952, p. 4.

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"Debaters Love Florida Visit; Enjoy South's Co-Ed Progress
"Debaters Love Florida Visit; Enjoy South's Co-Ed Progress

Florida Flambeau, October 28, 1952, p. 1.

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"Debates Continue On FEPC Topic"
"Debates Continue On FEPC Topic"

"Resolved: that the Congress of the United States should enact a compulsory fair employment practices law."

Florida Flambeau, November 4, 1952, p. 1.

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Five Students Represent FSU: Discussion Conference held at U of Alabama"
Five Students Represent FSU: Discussion Conference held at U of Alabama"

Peter Nimkoff, Katherine Skogstad, Carol Brannon, Beverly Duperrouzel and Phil Springer with coach Bert Bradley.

Florida Flambeau, November 4, 1952, p. 1.

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"Bradley Announces Tournament's End"
"Bradley Announces Tournament's End"

Florida Flambeau, November 11, 1952, p. 1.

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"Student Congress Will Meet Today In Florida Capitol"
"Student Congress Will Meet Today In Florida Capitol"

Florida Flambeau, November 14, 1952, p. 8.

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"Young Democrats, Theta Chi's Team Win Annual Debate"
"Young Democrats, Theta Chi's Team Win Annual Debate"

Winning Affirmative Team: Young Democrats Phil Springer & Eugene Lawler
Winning Negative Team: Theta Chi Tom Woods & Herbert Lacayo

Florida Flambeau, November 14, 1952, p. 16.

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"FSU Debators Take Honors In Debate Tourney at LSU: Skogstad-Amend Team Argues Pros To Win "Best Affirmative" In Region"
"FSU Debators Take Honors In Debate Tourney at LSU: Skogstad-Amend Team Argues Pros To Win "Best Affirmative" In Region"

Florida State Amend & Skogstad win top Affirmative team at Tau Kappa Alpha at LSU with coach Bert Bradley.

Florida Flambeau, December 9, 1952, p. 1.

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"Coral Gables Will Entertain Debate Squad"
"Coral Gables Will Entertain Debate Squad"

Florida State Amend & Skogstad (Affirmative) and Bert Bradley & Bill Carmack (Negative) at University of Miami Tournament

"Resolved: that the federal government should eneact a compulsory fair employment practices act."

Florida Flambeau, January 9, 1953, p. 1.

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"Forensic Honors Given Dr. Phifer"
"Forensic Honors Given Dr. Phifer"

Florida Flambeau, January 16, 1953, p. 1.

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Four FSU Debater Win High Honors At Speech Meet"
Four FSU Debater Win High Honors At Speech Meet"

Florida State Dorothy Womble & Nancy Dickinson and Florida State Tom Woods & Herbert Lacayo, "Superior," Gulf States Speech Festival @ Mississippi Southern College

Florida Flambeau, February 13, 1953, p. 1.

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"FSU Contestants Place In Debates
"FSU Contestants Place In Debates

Florida State Dorothy Womble & Nancy Dickinson and Florida State Tom Woods & Herbert Lacayo "Superior" @ Gulf States Speech Festival at Mississippi Southern College.

Florida Flambeau, February 13, 1953, p. 1.

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"Top Debators Convene Here"
"Top Debators Convene Here"

Katherine Skogstad, Nancy Dickinson, Peter Nimkoff, Bob Ducker, Arlene Amend, Tom Woods, Herbert Lacayo, Tom Lewis, Jennings Rehwinkle, Bill Twyford, John Haracopos, Lou Rene Voges, Beverly Duperrouzel, Phil Springer, Gene Lawler, JoAnn LeRoy and Beverly Lacayo compete in Florida State University Tournament

Florida Flambeau, February 20, 1953, p. 1.

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"Miami U Cops Debate Trophy, FSU Places"
"Miami U Cops Debate Trophy, FSU Places"

Florida State Arlene Amend & Katherine Skogstad "Superior" Second Place @ FSU Tournament, February 20-21, 1953
Participating: Tom Woods, Herbert Lacayo, Tom Lewis, Jr., Jennings Rehwinkle, William Twyford, John Harocopos, Lou Rene Voges, Beverly Duperrouzel, Gene Lawler, Beverly Lacayo and JoAnn LeRoy.

Florida Flambeau, February 27, 1953, p. 1.

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"Annual Speech Contest Begins Tuesday Night"
"Annual Speech Contest Begins Tuesday Night"

Florida Flambeau, March 24, 1953, p. 1.

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"Seniors Close Debate Career At Florida State"
"Seniors Close Debate Career At Florida State"

Florida State Amend & Skogstad compete in last tournament of their career in Senior Division for Women at the Southern Speech Association Tournament in Greeenville, SC, March 30-April 1, 1953. Amend & Skogstad had distinguished career winning first place at the All Southern Tournament at Agnes Scott College in 1950 and 1952, the University of Miami Invitational and the Regional Tau Kappa Alpha Championship Tournament as well as repeated honors at the FSU Invitational Tournament and in intramural events. Freshman team Florida State Tom Woods & Andrew Beverly will compete in Junior Division for Men. "Resolved: that Federal anti-discrimination legislation will advance the status of the Negro in the South." Bert Bradley, graduate assistant.
Florida Flambeau, March 24, 1953, p. 1.

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"FSU Debaters Enter Speaking Tournament"
"FSU Debaters Enter Speaking Tournament"

Exhibition Debates: Florida State Skogstad & Amend, Florida State Dortothy Womble & Nancy Dickinson, and Florida State Tom Woods and Beverly Lacayo v. Eastern Kentucky College. Coaches Dr. Gregg Phifer, and GAs Bert Bradley and William Carmack. Judges: Dr. Thomas R. Lewsi, Roger Busfield, Carl Zerke and Huber Ellinsworth.

Florida Flambeau, March 24, 1953, p. 4.

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"Debate Squad Rated Superior: Varsity Ends Season In Greenville Tourney"
"Debate Squad Rated Superior: Varsity Ends Season In Greenville Tourney"

Florida State Amend & Skogstad "Superior" Women's Varsity Team; Amend "Superior" Speaker; Florida Statee Woods and Beverly "Superior" Men's Junior Varsity Team @ the Southern Speech Association Tournament. 
Congress of Human Relations: Sergeant-at-Arms Eugene Lawler; "Superior" JoAnne LeRoy, Bill Twyford, and Tom Woods. "Excellence" Beverly Lacayo, Bill Twyford and Tom Woods.  Coaches GA Bert Bradley and Dr. Gregg Phifer.

Florida Flambeau, April, 9, 1953, p.1.

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"Tau Kappa Alpha Names Speakers Outstanding in '53"
"Tau Kappa Alpha Names Speakers Outstanding in '53"

Arlene Amend, President; Katherine Skogstad, Secretary TKA FSU Chapter. Dr. Gregg Phifer, Executive Secretary/Treasurer National TKA.

Florida Flambeau, May 1, 1953 p. 4.

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"Schedule Mixer For Forensics 7 P.M. Tonight"
"Schedule Mixer For Forensics 7 P.M. Tonight"

Tom Woods v. Beverly Lacayo "Resolved that Beauty is more important than Brains." Peter Nimkoff Chair.

Florida Flambeau, September 29, 1953, p. 1.

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"Debaters Hear Clark L. Allen On Free Trade"
"Debaters Hear Clark L. Allen On Free Trade"

Florida Flambeau, October 3, 1953, p. 1.

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"Forensics Meet Set For Tonight in 208 History"
"Forensics Meet Set For Tonight in 208 History"

Florida Flambeau, October 6, 1953, p. 1.

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"Dr. Assenderp Speaks Tonight To Debaters"
"Dr. Assenderp Speaks Tonight To Debaters"

Florida Flambeau, October 27, 1953, p. 1.

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"Debate Tourney Starts Tonight On Question of Free Trade"
"Debate Tourney Starts Tonight On Question of Free Trade"

Florida Flambeau, November 3, 1953, p. 1.

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"Debaters Journey To Alabama Meet On Trade Question"
"Debaters Journey To Alabama Meet On Trade Question"

Florida Flambeau, Novemer 6, 1953, p. 1.

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"Tom Woods Ranks In Top 5 Per Cent At Debate Meet"
"Tom Woods Ranks In Top 5 Per Cent At Debate Meet"

Florida Flambeau, November 11, 1953, p. 1.

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"Intramural Teams Enter Final Round In Debate Tourney"
"Intramural Teams Enter Final Round In Debate Tourney"

Florida Flambeau, November 17, 1953, p. 4.

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"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Negative"
"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Negative"

by Bruce Fletcher
Florida Flambeau, November 20, 1953, p. 3.

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"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Affirmative"
"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Affirmative"

by Warren Cobb
Florida Flambeau, November 20, 1953, p. 3.

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"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Continued"
"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Continued"

Florida Flambeau, November 20, 1953, p. 3.

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"FSU To Send Four Debaters To Gainesville"
"FSU To Send Four Debaters To Gainesville"

Florida Flambeau, December 4, 1953, p. 1.

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"Debate To Feature Indian Participants; Topic Undecided"
"Debate To Feature Indian Participants; Topic Undecided"

Florida Flambeau, January 19, 1954, p. 4.

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"Debate Team Tie Missippissians In Hattiesburg"
"Debate Team Tie Missippissians In Hattiesburg"

Beverly Duperrouzel '56 & Peter Nimkoff '55 "Superior" in Senior Division Tied for Negative Championship with University of Florida. 
Gene Lawler '54 & Norma Trippodo '57 Third Place Affirmative Team.
"Resolved: that the United States adopt a policy of free trade."

Gulf States Tournament @ Mississippi Southern.

Florida Flambeau, February 9, 1954, p. 1.

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"Meet To Include Ten of South's Forensics Teams"
"Meet To Include Ten of South's Forensics Teams"

Florida State University Tournament Affirmative Teams: Norma Trippodo & Carolyn Close, Gene Lawler & Bill Twyford, and Carroll & Smith.  Negative Teams: Beverly Duperrouzel & Pete Nimkoff, Bruce Fletcher & John Roberts, and Jennings Rehwinkel & Tom Lewis, Jr. "Resolved: that the United States should adopt a policy of free trade."

Florida Flambeau, February 16, 1954, p. 1.

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"Baird To Speak At Tournament Opening Today"
"Baird To Speak At Tournament Opening Today"

Fifth Invitational Florida State Debate Tournament Affirmative Teams: Trippodo & Close, Lawler & Twyford, and Carroll & Smith. Negative Teams: Duperrouzel & Nimkoff, Fletcher & Roberts and Lewis & Rehwinkle. Seventh Team: Lacayo & Woods.  "Resolved: that the United States should adopt a policy of free trade."

Florida Flambeau, February 19, 1954 p. 1.

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"Miami Debaters Take Top Spot; FSU Team 4th"
"Miami Debaters Take Top Spot; FSU Team 4th"

Fifth Annual Florida State Debate Tournament: Peter Nimkoff "Superior" Second Speaker; Bill Twyford "Superior" Speaker. "Resolved: that the United States should adopt a policy of free trade."

Florida Flambeau,  February 23, 1954, p. 1.

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"On Keepsakes, Cabbages And Kings"
"On Keepsakes, Cabbages And Kings"

By Beverly Lacayo

Florida Flambeau, February 26, 1954, p. 2.

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"Four FSU Debaters Attend Tournament At Alabama College"
"Four FSU Debaters Attend Tournament At Alabama College"

Florida State Woods & H. Lacayo and Lewis & Roberts with GA Edna Hollinsgworth @ Azalea Debate Tournament @ Spring Hill College. Mentions last year's teams: Voges & Duperrouzel and B. Lacayo & LeRoy.

Florida Flambeau, February 26, 1954, p. 2.

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"Debate Team Asks Interested Students To Try For Places"
"Debate Team Asks Interested Students To Try For Places"

Try outs for International Debate Against India held April 20, 1954.

Florida Flambeau, March 12, 1954, p. 3.

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"Nimkoff Heads FSU Debaters In Yearly Tilt"
"Nimkoff Heads FSU Debaters In Yearly Tilt"

Peter Nimkoff captain, Tom Woods, Beverly Duperrouzell, Bill Twyford, Norma Trippodo, and GA Edna Hollingsworth to attend National TKA Tournament @ Western Michigan College.

Florida Flambeau, March 19, 1954, p. 1.

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"Debators Compete With Indian Team On Campus Soon"
"Debators Compete With Indian Team On Campus Soon"

Florida Flambeau, March 19, 1954, p. 3.

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"Debaters Split Even At East Tennessee"
"Debaters Split Even At East Tennessee"

Florida State Woods & H Lacayo, Fletcher & Roberts, and Carroll & Smith v. East Tennessee State College

Florida Flambeau, March 26, 1954, p. 3.

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"Debaters Leave For Kalamazoo With Full Team"
"Debaters Leave For Kalamazoo With Full Team"

William Twyford, Tom Woods, Beverly Duperrouzel, Norma Trippodo and GA Huber Ellingsworth attend Fourteenth Annual Tau Kappa Alpha @ Western Michigan College.

Florida Flambeau, March 26, 1954, p. 4.

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"Debators Close Season"
"Debators Close Season"

Florida State Fletcher & Roberts on the Negative and Florida State Smith & Carroll on the Affirmative with coach Phifer at the Southeastern Tournament @ Emory University.

Florida Flambeau, April 2, 1954, p. 1.

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"Two Challenge FSU Debators In Meet Here"
"Two Challenge FSU Debators In Meet Here"

Florida State Moore & Bradley v. India, April 20, 1954. "Resolved: That India's foreign policy offers the only hope for the establishment of world peace."

Florida Flambeau, April 13, 1954, p.3.

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"Debaters Announce Trippo, Woods, Varsity Managers"
"Debaters Announce Trippo, Woods, Varsity Managers"

Norma Trippodo '57 and Tom Woods '55 elected Junior and Senior Debate Team Managers

Florida Flambeau, May 7, 1954, p. 4.

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"Speakers Win S.E. High School Institute Awards"
"Speakers Win S.E. High School Institute Awards"

Dr. Tom Lewis directed the First Annual Southeastern Summer High School Speech Institute @ FSU. John Daniels & Ruby Combs, Miami Jackson HS won first place and Louise Tidwell & Charles Willard of Plant HS won second place.  Doreen Thomas and Leeanne Reetz, Miami Jackson HS placed third. Daniels won first speaker.

Ruby Combs '58 matriculated to FSU and became a Florida State Debater.

Florida Flambeau, July 16, 1954, p. 1.

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"1954 Debates Include 'Talks' On Red China"
"1954 Debates Include 'Talks' On Red China"

"Resolved: that the United States should extend diplomatic recognition to the Communist Government of China." Florida State Woods & Twyford recognized for debate at last year's Alabama Tournament.

Florida Flambeau, October 1, 1954, p. 1.

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"Campus Debators Stymied On Question Of The Weaker Sex"
"Campus Debators Stymied On Question Of The Weaker Sex"

Exhibition debate between Affirmative Tom Woods and Negative Norma Trippodo on the question "Resolved: that Women are the Weaker Sex."

Florida Flambeau, October 8, 1954, p. 1.

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"FSU, Oxford's Debate Teams To Meet Here"
"FSU, Oxford's Debate Teams To Meet Here"

Two one person debates v. British held on November 24, 1954.

Florida Flambeau, October 29, 1954, p. 1.

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"FSU Debators Discuss China At Conference"
"FSU Debators Discuss China At Conference"

Beverly Duperrouzel, Norma Trippodo, Bruce Fletcher, Fred Roberts, Herb Lacayo, Tom Woods, and GA Elizabeth Flory attend Ninth Annual Alabama Discussion Conference.

Florida Flambeau, November 9, 1954, p. 1.

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"Activity-Conscious Speech Area Has 'Appeal' To Many"
"Activity-Conscious Speech Area Has 'Appeal' To Many"

Fifth Annual International Debate Moore & Bradley v. India and 1953-1954 Season Highlights.

Florida Flambeau, November 12, 1954, p. 10.

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"FSU Debators Battle Oxford's In Third Meet"
"FSU Debators Battle Oxford's In Third Meet"

Sixth Annual International Debate November 24, 1954.. GA Betty Flory v. British "Resolved: the exclusion of Communist China from the United nations would be a negation of the purposes of that organization." Peter Nimkoff v. British "Resolved that the welfare state endangers our liberties."

Florida Flambeau, November 19, 1954, p. 1.

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"Oxford Debate Held Tomorrow On 'Red China'"
"Oxford Debate Held Tomorrow On 'Red China'"

GA Betty Flory and Peter Nimkoff in two one person debates v. British, Derek Bloom and Peter Tapsell.

Florida Flambeau, November 23, 1954, p. 1.

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Two Articles on 1954 British Debate
Two Articles on 1954 British Debate

"Student Vote Split On Debate: Majority Says Not To Recognize Red China Government." 

King, Maryliz. "Bloom Views American Scene: He Elaborates On American Women, McCarthy, China."

Florida Flambeau, December 3, 1954, p. 1 & 4.

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"The Dissenter: How Much Is Democracy Upheld?"
"The Dissenter: How Much Is Democracy Upheld?"

Editorial by Martin Dyckman for freedom of speech criticizing some schools' decisions to disallow student to debate "Red China" topic.

Florida Flambeau, December 14, 1954, p. 2.

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"Malloy, Greenfield Win Trophy In Agnes Scott Debate Tourney"
"Malloy, Greenfield Win Trophy In Agnes Scott Debate Tourney"

by Norma Trippodo
lorida State Margaret Malloy & Arnold Greenfield win best affirmative team at Agnes Scott Debate Tournament, January 14-15, 1955. Fred Roberts and Bruce Fletcher debated on the Negative and GA Ted Clevenger was coach.

Florida Flambeau, January 18, 1955, p. 1.

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"FSU Debate Team Recipients Of Two Awards In Tourney"
"FSU Debate Team Recipients Of Two Awards In Tourney"

Florida State Fred Roberts & Bruce Fletcher (third place Negative team) and freshman team Barbara Chambers & Earl Edwards on the affirmative together placed third at the West Georgia College Debate Tournament, February 4-5, 1955.

Florida State Norma Trippodo & Arnold Greenfield defeated University of Texas, Wake Forest, University of South Carolina, Florida Christian and Emory at the University of Miami Debate Tournament, January 27-29, 1955.

Florida Flambeau, February 8, 1955, p. 1.

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"Collins, Johns, Given Honorary Membership In Politics Club"
"Collins, Johns, Given Honorary Membership In Politics Club"

Florida State Debate Team hosts joint discussion with Politics Club about whether the United States should extend diplomatic recognition to Communist China.

Florida Flambeau, February 11, 1955, p. 1.

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"Recognition of Red China Set As Next Topic"
"Recognition of Red China Set As Next Topic"

Florida State Duperrouzel & Trippodo and Fletcher & Roberts in exhibition debate forPolitics Club, February 16, 1955.

Florida Flambeau, February 15, 1955, p. 1.

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"Merits Of Red China Discussed"
"Merits Of Red China Discussed"

Account of exhibition debate for the Politics Club. Florida State Duperrouzel & Trippodo Affirmative v. Greenfield & Fletcher Negative on the topic "Resolved: that the United States should recognize Red China."

Florida Flambeau, February 18, 1955, p. 4.

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"FSU To Hold Annual Debate Tourney Today"
"FSU To Hold Annual Debate Tourney Today"

Sixth Annual Florida Sate University Invitational Debate Tournament, February 25-27, 1955. Affirmative Teams: Florida State Trippodo & Greenfield, Alexander & Duperrouzel, Chambers & Edwards. Negative Teams: Florida State Roberts & Fletcher, H. Lacayo & Woods, Carroll & Lambert, and Kilbourn & Bachman,

Florida Flambeau, February 25, 1955, p. 1.

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"FSU Debators Place Second, Miami First In Annual Tourney"
"FSU Debators Place Second, Miami First In Annual Tourney"

Florida State Debate Places Third.

Florida Flambeau, March 1, 1955, p. 4.

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"Station WFSU To Broadcast Debate Sketch"
"Station WFSU To Broadcast Debate Sketch"

Florida Flambeau, March 15, 1955, p. 1.

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"Seminole Slate"
"Seminole Slate"

Florida Flambeau, March 29, 1955, p. 1.

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"Speech Department Debators Leave For Ohio TKA Tourney"
"Speech Department Debators Leave For Ohio TKA Tourney"

Florida State Trippodo & Greenfield Affirmative and Woods & H. Lacayo Negative with GA Betty Flory attend the Fifteenth Annual Tau Kappa Alpha National Convention @ the University of Ohio. Fletcher, Edwards, Carroll and coach Phifer attend the Southern Speech Association Congress of Human Relations at the SSA Silver Anniversary Conference in Memphis, TN.

Florida Flambeau, April 5, 1955, p. 1.

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"FSU Debaters Won 7, Lost 5 At Ohio TKA Tourney Recently"
"FSU Debaters Won 7, Lost 5 At Ohio TKA Tourney Recently"

TKA: Florida State Trippodo & Greenfield (Affirmative) and Woods & Lacayo (Negative), Beverly Duperrouzel and GA Betty Flory.
SSA Human Congress: Carroll, Fletcher and Edwards with Coach Phifer.

Florida Flambeau, April 15, 1955, p. 4.

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"Four Students Compete Today"
"Four Students Compete Today"

Florida Flambeau, May 17, 1955, p. 3.

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"Speech Institute Results Announced By Dr Lewis"
"Speech Institute Results Announced By Dr Lewis"

Second Annual Southeastern Summer High School Speech Institute at Florida State University.  Ten teams debated in the Institute Tournament on the topic "Resolved: that governmental subsidies should be granted according to need to high school graduates who qualify for additional training." First Place: Miami Jackson HS Patsy Baird '59 & Bob Revennaugh; Second Place: Miami Jackson HS Rosa Castro '58 & Joanne Sparks; Third Place: Julie Sussmann of Miami Jackson HS & Melvin Peters of Leon HS.; First Speaker: Rita Russell, Miami Jackson HS; Second Speaker: Richard Essen, Coral Gables HS.

Patsy Baird '59 and Rosa Castro '58 matriculated to FSU.

Florida Flambeau, July 28, 1955, p. 4.

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"Debate Group Meet Planned; Program To Be Announced"
"Debaters Prepare For Oxford Team"
"FSU Debates Against Oxford: Bannerman and Curtis Chosen to Represent Club"
"Intramural Debate Schedule Given"
"Calendar of Events"
"Higgins Assists Debating Issue"
"FSU Debates With Oxford: Bannerman and Curtis to Represent University"
"Oxford Students Debate With FSU"
"Hear Both Sides"
"Oxford Students Debate With FSU"
"FSU Competes for Southeast Discussion"
"Letters to the Editor"
"Curtis Wins Discussion: F.S.U. Student Triumphs at Alabama Tournament"
"Intramural Debate Is Staged Tonight"
"Intramural Talk Slated Tonight: 36 Speakers Featured In Simultaneous Rounds"
"Sorority Chit Chat. . ."
"Debate Teams Tie In FSU Tournament
"Debaters Practice At Stetson College"
"Debate Squad Meets To Discuss Plans For Coming Quarter"
"Two Debates Are Scheduled: FSU Debate Team To Tour Southern States"
"Forensic Group Holds Meeting: Wheaton, Emory Colleagues Debate at FSU Feb 16"
"Sorority Chit Chat . . ."
"Debate Awards Set Art Forum Scheduled"
"Dal and Paul Add Humor To Inter-Collegiate Debates"
"Socialized Medicine Topic of Debaters At FCI, Thursday"
"FSU-Wheaton Debate Teams Meet Thursday: Albritton and Curtis Take Negative Stand For Florida State:
"Busy Week Slated For FSU Debaters; Mercer, Emory Foes"
"Sorority Chit Chat . . ."
"FSU-Mercer Meet in Debate: Curtis and Albritton Take Negative Stand Psychology Seminar"
"Florida State Gets Invitation Answers: Debating Teams to Include Many Southeastern Colleges"
"FSU Debating Teams Win Top Honors in Tournament"
"FSU Debate Tourney Now Gets Underway: First Invitational Meet Here Gains Large Response"
"Tournament on Campus Ends: 'Gator' Debaters Best Florida State Varsity"
"Debate Teams Plan Tournament Trip to Miami, Alabama"
"FSU Represented At Speech Meeting: Theme to be on Resources; Phifer Accompanies Group"
"3 Students Attend Associate Congress"
"Exhibition Debate Staged Yesterday"
"Albritton Honored At Speech Meeting"
"Presidential Candidates State Variety of Platform Promises"
"National Debate Topic Under Debate: Tampa - FSU Meet Thurs Faculty to Be Judges"
"FSU Meets Tampa Here Thursday for Debate on Industry"
"FSU Finalists Speak Today: Optimist Club Serves As Judges for Contest"
"Debators Plan 50-51 Program: International Debate Set for Nov or Dec"
"Debaters Invited To Forensics Mixer"
"Any Student May Be in Debates"
"Debate Squad Chosen for FSU: Pick Albritton, Richard To Argue British Team"
"TKA Debates Begin In Gainesville, Fla"
"FSU Represented At Ala Discussion"
"Second Forensics Tourney Slated"
"UM Debaters Take FSU Tournament"
"Arbogast, Lacayo Attend Tournament"
"Debating Pair Go to Tourney: Sophomores Represent FSU at National Meet
"Skogstad Captures Speaking Contest"
"Scenes of West Florida Seminary Found in Ancient Argo Edition"
"Forensics Group Debates On Curve Grading System"
"Intramural Debates Slated This Month"
"Intramural Debate Meeting Is Set"
"Old Grad Recalls FSU's First Days"
"Oxford and Florida State In Third Annual Debate"
"Witty British Debators Win Audience"
"Fine Debate, Hot Discussions Follow"
"Schmidt Oversteps"
"Students to Attend Ala. Debate Meet"
"Debate Finals to Be Next Tuesday Night"
"F.S.U., U of Fla. Debate Tonight"
"Debate Results Show Negative Side Wins"
"FSU Debate Team Wins Tournament"
"Third Annual FSU Debate Tournament March 14 and 15"
"FSU Debators Will Play Host"
"F.S.U Fun and Function"
"Second Place Won By Debate Team"
"Debaters To Enter 7th Tournament For Florida State"
"Debaters Attend Annual Tournament Today, Tomorrow"
"Affirmative Team Wins Top Honors In Debate Tourney"
"Debaters Argue On Influences Upon Women: Humorous Topic Set Of Tonight's Mixer Of Fall Forensics"
"Four Top Debaters Fill This Month's WFSU Schedule"
"FSU, British Debaters Meet Thursday for Annual Clash: Teams Argue State Directed Radio, TV As Dibben, Evans Oppose Statesmen"
"Britishers Meet FSU Debaters In Annual Tilt: Discuss Nationalization Of Radio, TV; Poll Taken Before, After"
"Speech Det.'s Annual Debate Begins Tonight: Participating Students Scheduled to Discuss Fair Employment Law"
"State TV Chosen For British Debate"
"State TV Debated"
"Debaters Love Florida Visit; Enjoy South's Co-Ed Progress
"Debates Continue On FEPC Topic"
Five Students Represent FSU: Discussion Conference held at U of Alabama"
"Bradley Announces Tournament's End"
"Student Congress Will Meet Today In Florida Capitol"
"Young Democrats, Theta Chi's Team Win Annual Debate"
"FSU Debators Take Honors In Debate Tourney at LSU: Skogstad-Amend Team Argues Pros To Win "Best Affirmative" In Region"
"Coral Gables Will Entertain Debate Squad"
"Forensic Honors Given Dr. Phifer"
Four FSU Debater Win High Honors At Speech Meet"
"FSU Contestants Place In Debates
"Top Debators Convene Here"
"Miami U Cops Debate Trophy, FSU Places"
"Annual Speech Contest Begins Tuesday Night"
"Seniors Close Debate Career At Florida State"
"FSU Debaters Enter Speaking Tournament"
"Debate Squad Rated Superior: Varsity Ends Season In Greenville Tourney"
"Tau Kappa Alpha Names Speakers Outstanding in '53"
"Schedule Mixer For Forensics 7 P.M. Tonight"
"Debaters Hear Clark L. Allen On Free Trade"
"Forensics Meet Set For Tonight in 208 History"
"Dr. Assenderp Speaks Tonight To Debaters"
"Debate Tourney Starts Tonight On Question of Free Trade"
"Debaters Journey To Alabama Meet On Trade Question"
"Tom Woods Ranks In Top 5 Per Cent At Debate Meet"
"Intramural Teams Enter Final Round In Debate Tourney"
"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Negative"
"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Affirmative"
"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Continued"
"FSU To Send Four Debaters To Gainesville"
"Debate To Feature Indian Participants; Topic Undecided"
"Debate Team Tie Missippissians In Hattiesburg"
"Meet To Include Ten of South's Forensics Teams"
"Baird To Speak At Tournament Opening Today"
"Miami Debaters Take Top Spot; FSU Team 4th"
"On Keepsakes, Cabbages And Kings"
"Four FSU Debaters Attend Tournament At Alabama College"
"Debate Team Asks Interested Students To Try For Places"
"Nimkoff Heads FSU Debaters In Yearly Tilt"
"Debators Compete With Indian Team On Campus Soon"
"Debaters Split Even At East Tennessee"
"Debaters Leave For Kalamazoo With Full Team"
"Debators Close Season"
"Two Challenge FSU Debators In Meet Here"
"Debaters Announce Trippo, Woods, Varsity Managers"
"Speakers Win S.E. High School Institute Awards"
"1954 Debates Include 'Talks' On Red China"
"Campus Debators Stymied On Question Of The Weaker Sex"
"FSU, Oxford's Debate Teams To Meet Here"
"FSU Debators Discuss China At Conference"
"Activity-Conscious Speech Area Has 'Appeal' To Many"
"FSU Debators Battle Oxford's In Third Meet"
"Oxford Debate Held Tomorrow On 'Red China'"
Two Articles on 1954 British Debate
"The Dissenter: How Much Is Democracy Upheld?"
"Malloy, Greenfield Win Trophy In Agnes Scott Debate Tourney"
"FSU Debate Team Recipients Of Two Awards In Tourney"
"Collins, Johns, Given Honorary Membership In Politics Club"
"Recognition of Red China Set As Next Topic"
"Merits Of Red China Discussed"
"FSU To Hold Annual Debate Tourney Today"
"FSU Debators Place Second, Miami First In Annual Tourney"
"Station WFSU To Broadcast Debate Sketch"
"Seminole Slate"
"Speech Department Debators Leave For Ohio TKA Tourney"
"FSU Debaters Won 7, Lost 5 At Ohio TKA Tourney Recently"
"Four Students Compete Today"
"Speech Institute Results Announced By Dr Lewis"
"Debate Group Meet Planned; Program To Be Announced"

Florida Flambeau, October 11, 1949, p. 1.

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"Debaters Prepare For Oxford Team"

Florida Flambeau, October 14, 1949, p. 1.

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"FSU Debates Against Oxford: Bannerman and Curtis Chosen to Represent Club"

Florida Flambeau, October 21, 1949, p. 1.

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"Intramural Debate Schedule Given"

Florida Flambeau, October 25, 1949, p. 6.

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"Calendar of Events"

Florida Flambeau, November 4, 1949, p. 3.

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"Higgins Assists Debating Issue"

Florida Flambeau, November 4, 1949, p. 3.

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"FSU Debates With Oxford: Bannerman and Curtis to Represent University"

Robert Bannerman '50 & Paul Curtis '50 debate the British.

Florida Flambeau, November 6, 1949, p. 6.

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"Oxford Students Debate With FSU"

Florida Flambeau, November 8, 1949, p. 1.

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"Hear Both Sides"

Florida Flambeau, November 8, 1949, p. 2.

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"Oxford Students Debate With FSU"

Florida Flambeau, November 11, 1949, p. 1.

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"FSU Competes for Southeast Discussion"

Florida Flambeau, November 18, 1949, p. 1.

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"Letters to the Editor"

Florida Flambeau, November 18, 1949, p. 4.

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"Curtis Wins Discussion: F.S.U. Student Triumphs at Alabama Tournament"

Florida Flambeau, November 22, 1949, p. 1.

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"Intramural Debate Is Staged Tonight"

Florida Flambeau, November 22, 1949, p. 1.

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"Intramural Talk Slated Tonight: 36 Speakers Featured In Simultaneous Rounds"

Florida Flambeau, November 29, 1949, p. 1 & 2.

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"Sorority Chit Chat. . ."

Florida Flambeau, December 2, 1949, p. 5.

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"Debate Teams Tie In FSU Tournament

Florida Flambeau, December 6, 1949, p. 1.

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"Debaters Practice At Stetson College"

Florida Flambeau, December 6, 1949, p. 4.

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"Debate Squad Meets To Discuss Plans For Coming Quarter"

Florida Flambeau, January 10, 1950, p. 1.

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"Two Debates Are Scheduled: FSU Debate Team To Tour Southern States"

Florida Flambeau, January 17, 1950, p. 1.

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"Forensic Group Holds Meeting: Wheaton, Emory Colleagues Debate at FSU Feb 16"

Florida Flambeau, January 24, 1950, p. 1.

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"Sorority Chit Chat . . ."

Florida Flambeau, January 24, 1950, p. 3.

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"Debate Awards Set Art Forum Scheduled"

Florida Flambeau, January 27, 1950, p. 4.

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"Dal and Paul Add Humor To Inter-Collegiate Debates"

Dal Albritton '50 & Paul Curtis '50

Florida Flambeau, January 28, 1950, p. 4.

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"Socialized Medicine Topic of Debaters At FCI, Thursday"

Florida Flambeau, February, 7, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU-Wheaton Debate Teams Meet Thursday: Albritton and Curtis Take Negative Stand For Florida State:

Dal Albritton '50 & Paul Curtis '50

Florida Flambeau, February 14, 1950, p. 1.

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"Busy Week Slated For FSU Debaters; Mercer, Emory Foes"

Florida Flambeau, February 17, 1950, p. 1.

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"Sorority Chit Chat . . ."

Florida Flambeau, February 17, 1950, p. 4.

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"FSU-Mercer Meet in Debate: Curtis and Albritton Take Negative Stand Psychology Seminar"

Florida Flambeau, February 21, 1950, p. 1.

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"Florida State Gets Invitation Answers: Debating Teams to Include Many Southeastern Colleges"

Florida Flambeau, February 24, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU Debating Teams Win Top Honors in Tournament"

Article about the All Southern Tournament: "Arlene Amend and Katherine Skogstad, freshman women's varsity affirmative team of FSU, were adjudged the best affirmative team in the tournament. . . .This was the first time in history that a women's team had won honors at the All-Southern Tournament."

Florida Flambeau, February 28, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU Debate Tourney Now Gets Underway: First Invitational Meet Here Gains Large Response"

Florida Flambeau, March 3, 1950, p. 1.

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"Tournament on Campus Ends: 'Gator' Debaters Best Florida State Varsity"

Florida Flambeau, March 7, 1950, pp. 1-2.

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"Debate Teams Plan Tournament Trip to Miami, Alabama"

Florida Flambeau, March 7, 1950, p.4.

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"FSU Represented At Speech Meeting: Theme to be on Resources; Phifer Accompanies Group"

Florida Flambeau, April 4, 1950, p. 4.

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"3 Students Attend Associate Congress"

Florida Flambeau, April 7, 1950, p. 2 & 3.

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"Exhibition Debate Staged Yesterday"

Albritton '50 & Curtis '50 v. Amend '53 & Skogstad '53 debated for the Junior Chamber of Commerce on the topic "Resolved: the United States should nationalize her basic non-agricultural industries."

Florida Flambeau, April 11, 1950, p. 1.

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"Albritton Honored At Speech Meeting"

Dal Albritton '50, Katherine Skogstad '53, Patricia Cloud '54, and Allan Head '52

Florida Flambeau, April 11, 1950, p. 4.

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"Presidential Candidates State Variety of Platform Promises"

Rube Askew '51 and Paul Curtis '50 in run-off for SGA President.

Florida Flambeau, April 14, 1950, p. 1.

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"National Debate Topic Under Debate: Tampa - FSU Meet Thurs Faculty to Be Judges"

Florida Flambeau, April 25, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU Meets Tampa Here Thursday for Debate on Industry"

Two exhibition debates held v. University of Tampa.
Barbara Brooks PhD '57 & Don Mowrer '51 v. Tampa
Tampa v. Patricia Cloud '54 & Shirley Hulbert '50
on the topic: "Resolved: that the basic non-agricultural industries should be nationalized." 

Florida Flambeau, April 28, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU Finalists Speak Today: Optimist Club Serves As Judges for Contest"

Finalists speaking in front of the Optimist Club of Tallahassee included Arlene Amend "These Truths to be Self-Evident" and Paul Curtis '50 "America 2000 AD."

Florida Flambeau, May 2, 1950, p. 1.

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"Debators Plan 50-51 Program: International Debate Set for Nov or Dec"

Florida Flambeau, May 23, 1950, p. 1.

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"Debaters Invited To Forensics Mixer"

Florida Flambeau, October 3, 1950, p. 1.

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"Any Student May Be in Debates"

Florida Flambeau, October 3, 1950, p. 4.

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"Debate Squad Chosen for FSU: Pick Albritton, Richard To Argue British Team"

Florida  Flambeau, October 24, 1950, p. 1.

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"TKA Debates Begin In Gainesville, Fla"

Florida Flambeau, November 3, 1950, p. 1.

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"FSU Represented At Ala Discussion"

Florida Flambeau, November 3, 1950, p.1.

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"Second Forensics Tourney Slated"

Florida Flambeau, January 19, 1951

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"UM Debaters Take FSU Tournament"

Florida Flambeau, January 26, 1951, p. 1

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"Arbogast, Lacayo Attend Tournament"

Florida State's Four Person Team at the 1951 All Southern Tournament at Agnes Scott College: Janice Arbogast & Beverly Lacayo on the Negative; James Lohmeyer & Wallace Dynes on the Affirmative

Florida Flambeau, February 23, 1951, p. 2.

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"Debating Pair Go to Tourney: Sophomores Represent FSU at National Meet

Arlene Amend '53 & Katherine Skogstad '53 attend National Tau Kappa Alpha Tournament.

Florida Flambeau, March 16, 1951, p. 1.

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"Skogstad Captures Speaking Contest"

Florida Flambeau, May 25, 1951, p. 1.

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"Scenes of West Florida Seminary Found in Ancient Argo Edition"

Florida Flambeau, June 2, 1951, p. 6.

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"Forensics Group Debates On Curve Grading System"

Florida Flambeau, October 2, 1951, p. 1.

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"Intramural Debates Slated This Month"

Florida Flambeau, October 12, 1951, p. 1.

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"Intramural Debate Meeting Is Set"

Florida Flambeau, October 16, 1951, p.1.

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"Old Grad Recalls FSU's First Days"

Florida Flambeau, October 26, 1951, p. 6.

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"Oxford and Florida State In Third Annual Debate"

Florida State Huber Killingsworth & Bill Carmach negated "Resolved: that any attempt to outlaw the Communist party endangers the liberties they are designed to protect."

Florida Flambeau, October 30, 1951, p. 1.

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"Witty British Debators Win Audience"

Florida Flambeau, November 2, 1951, p.1.

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"Fine Debate, Hot Discussions Follow"

Florida Flambeau, November 2, 1951, p. 2

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"Schmidt Oversteps"

Florida Flambeau, November 6, 1951, p. 2.

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"Students to Attend Ala. Debate Meet"

GA Bill Carmack, Katherine Skogstad, Janice Arbogast, Dick Bradley, Bill Davis, and Beverly Lacayo.

"Should the Federal government adopt a permanent program of wage and price control?"

Florida Flambeau, November 9, 1951, p. 3.

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"Debate Finals to Be Next Tuesday Night"

"Resolved: That Florida State University should abolish its general education requirements."

Florida Flambeau, November 9, 1951, p. 6.

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"F.S.U., U of Fla. Debate Tonight"

Florida State Harold Raines and Jerry Thomas affirm the resolution "That All American Citizens Should Be Subject to Comparison For Essential Service in Time of War."

Florida Flambeau, November 16, 1951, p. 1.

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"Debate Results Show Negative Side Wins"

Florida Flambeau, December 7, 1951, p. 6.

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"FSU Debate Team Wins Tournament"

Florida State Arlene Amend & Katherine Skogstad, Best Affirmative Speakers "Resolved: that the federal government should adopt a permanent system of wage and price controls."

Florida Flambeau, Febrary 12, 1952, p. 1.

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"Third Annual FSU Debate Tournament March 14 and 15"

Florida Flambeau, February 15, 1952, p. 2.

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"FSU Debators Will Play Host"

Florida Flambeau, March 11, 1952, p. 1.

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"F.S.U Fun and Function"

Florida Flambeau, March 11, 1952, p. 2.

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"Second Place Won By Debate Team"

First Place "Excellent" Affirmative Team: Florida State Amend & Skogstad
econd Place: Florida State Arlene Amend & Katherie Skogstad, and Leah LaFante & Peter Nimkoff
Third Place: Florida State Teresa Stein & William Guy Davis, and Wallace Dynes & Janice Arogast

Florida Flambeau, March 18, 1952, p. 1.

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"Debaters To Enter 7th Tournament For Florida State"

Florida State Teresa Stein & William C. Davis, and Katherine Skogstad & Arlene Amend debate "Resolved, that the federal government should adopt a permanent program of wage and price control" at the All Southern Tournament.

Florida Flambeau, March 25, 1952, p. 1.

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"Debaters Attend Annual Tournament Today, Tomorrow"

Florida State Arlene Amend & Katherine Skogstad, and William G. Davis & Teresa Stein attend the All Southern Tournament.

Florida Flambeau, March 28, 1952, p. 1.

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"Affirmative Team Wins Top Honors In Debate Tourney"

Florida State Amend & Skogstad win first place at All Southern Tournament.

Florida Flambeau, April 1, 1952, p. 1.

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"Debaters Argue On Influences Upon Women: Humorous Topic Set Of Tonight's Mixer Of Fall Forensics"

"Resolved: that women exert a greater influence over men than money." Peter Nimkoff, Affirmative; Leah LaPlante, Negative; Chair: Katherine Skogstad.

Florida Flambeau, September 9, 1952, p.1.

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"Four Top Debaters Fill This Month's WFSU Schedule"

Jan Arbogast
"What Value is the Greek System at FSU?"

Florida Flambeau, October 7, 1952, p. 1.

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"FSU, British Debaters Meet Thursday for Annual Clash: Teams Argue State Directed Radio, TV As Dibben, Evans Oppose Statesmen"

Florida State Arlene Amend & Ted Clevenger v. British

Florida Flambeau, October 21, 1952, p. 1.

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"Britishers Meet FSU Debaters In Annual Tilt: Discuss Nationalization Of Radio, TV; Poll Taken Before, After"

"Resolved: that Radio and Television should be a State Monopoly."
Affirmative: Ronald Evans & Ted Clevenger v. Negative: Arlene Amend and Kenneth Dibbon.

Florida Flambeau, October 24, 1952, p. 1.

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"Speech Det.'s Annual Debate Begins Tonight: Participating Students Scheduled to Discuss Fair Employment Law"

Florida Flambeau, October 28, 1952, p. 1.

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"State TV Chosen For British Debate"

Florida State Amend & Clevenger debate with British. 

Florida Flambeau, October 28, 1952, p. 1.

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"State TV Debated"

Continued From Page 1

Florida State Amend & Clevenger v. British

Florida Flambeau, October 28, 1952, p. 4.

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"Debaters Love Florida Visit; Enjoy South's Co-Ed Progress

Florida Flambeau, October 28, 1952, p. 1.

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"Debates Continue On FEPC Topic"

"Resolved: that the Congress of the United States should enact a compulsory fair employment practices law."

Florida Flambeau, November 4, 1952, p. 1.

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Five Students Represent FSU: Discussion Conference held at U of Alabama"

Peter Nimkoff, Katherine Skogstad, Carol Brannon, Beverly Duperrouzel and Phil Springer with coach Bert Bradley.

Florida Flambeau, November 4, 1952, p. 1.

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"Bradley Announces Tournament's End"

Florida Flambeau, November 11, 1952, p. 1.

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"Student Congress Will Meet Today In Florida Capitol"

Florida Flambeau, November 14, 1952, p. 8.

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"Young Democrats, Theta Chi's Team Win Annual Debate"

Winning Affirmative Team: Young Democrats Phil Springer & Eugene Lawler
Winning Negative Team: Theta Chi Tom Woods & Herbert Lacayo

Florida Flambeau, November 14, 1952, p. 16.

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"FSU Debators Take Honors In Debate Tourney at LSU: Skogstad-Amend Team Argues Pros To Win "Best Affirmative" In Region"

Florida State Amend & Skogstad win top Affirmative team at Tau Kappa Alpha at LSU with coach Bert Bradley.

Florida Flambeau, December 9, 1952, p. 1.

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"Coral Gables Will Entertain Debate Squad"

Florida State Amend & Skogstad (Affirmative) and Bert Bradley & Bill Carmack (Negative) at University of Miami Tournament

"Resolved: that the federal government should eneact a compulsory fair employment practices act."

Florida Flambeau, January 9, 1953, p. 1.

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"Forensic Honors Given Dr. Phifer"

Florida Flambeau, January 16, 1953, p. 1.

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Four FSU Debater Win High Honors At Speech Meet"

Florida State Dorothy Womble & Nancy Dickinson and Florida State Tom Woods & Herbert Lacayo, "Superior," Gulf States Speech Festival @ Mississippi Southern College

Florida Flambeau, February 13, 1953, p. 1.

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"FSU Contestants Place In Debates

Florida State Dorothy Womble & Nancy Dickinson and Florida State Tom Woods & Herbert Lacayo "Superior" @ Gulf States Speech Festival at Mississippi Southern College.

Florida Flambeau, February 13, 1953, p. 1.

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"Top Debators Convene Here"

Katherine Skogstad, Nancy Dickinson, Peter Nimkoff, Bob Ducker, Arlene Amend, Tom Woods, Herbert Lacayo, Tom Lewis, Jennings Rehwinkle, Bill Twyford, John Haracopos, Lou Rene Voges, Beverly Duperrouzel, Phil Springer, Gene Lawler, JoAnn LeRoy and Beverly Lacayo compete in Florida State University Tournament

Florida Flambeau, February 20, 1953, p. 1.

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"Miami U Cops Debate Trophy, FSU Places"

Florida State Arlene Amend & Katherine Skogstad "Superior" Second Place @ FSU Tournament, February 20-21, 1953
Participating: Tom Woods, Herbert Lacayo, Tom Lewis, Jr., Jennings Rehwinkle, William Twyford, John Harocopos, Lou Rene Voges, Beverly Duperrouzel, Gene Lawler, Beverly Lacayo and JoAnn LeRoy.

Florida Flambeau, February 27, 1953, p. 1.

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"Annual Speech Contest Begins Tuesday Night"

Florida Flambeau, March 24, 1953, p. 1.

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"Seniors Close Debate Career At Florida State"

Florida State Amend & Skogstad compete in last tournament of their career in Senior Division for Women at the Southern Speech Association Tournament in Greeenville, SC, March 30-April 1, 1953. Amend & Skogstad had distinguished career winning first place at the All Southern Tournament at Agnes Scott College in 1950 and 1952, the University of Miami Invitational and the Regional Tau Kappa Alpha Championship Tournament as well as repeated honors at the FSU Invitational Tournament and in intramural events. Freshman team Florida State Tom Woods & Andrew Beverly will compete in Junior Division for Men. "Resolved: that Federal anti-discrimination legislation will advance the status of the Negro in the South." Bert Bradley, graduate assistant.
Florida Flambeau, March 24, 1953, p. 1.

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"FSU Debaters Enter Speaking Tournament"

Exhibition Debates: Florida State Skogstad & Amend, Florida State Dortothy Womble & Nancy Dickinson, and Florida State Tom Woods and Beverly Lacayo v. Eastern Kentucky College. Coaches Dr. Gregg Phifer, and GAs Bert Bradley and William Carmack. Judges: Dr. Thomas R. Lewsi, Roger Busfield, Carl Zerke and Huber Ellinsworth.

Florida Flambeau, March 24, 1953, p. 4.

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"Debate Squad Rated Superior: Varsity Ends Season In Greenville Tourney"

Florida State Amend & Skogstad "Superior" Women's Varsity Team; Amend "Superior" Speaker; Florida Statee Woods and Beverly "Superior" Men's Junior Varsity Team @ the Southern Speech Association Tournament. 
Congress of Human Relations: Sergeant-at-Arms Eugene Lawler; "Superior" JoAnne LeRoy, Bill Twyford, and Tom Woods. "Excellence" Beverly Lacayo, Bill Twyford and Tom Woods.  Coaches GA Bert Bradley and Dr. Gregg Phifer.

Florida Flambeau, April, 9, 1953, p.1.

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"Tau Kappa Alpha Names Speakers Outstanding in '53"

Arlene Amend, President; Katherine Skogstad, Secretary TKA FSU Chapter. Dr. Gregg Phifer, Executive Secretary/Treasurer National TKA.

Florida Flambeau, May 1, 1953 p. 4.

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"Schedule Mixer For Forensics 7 P.M. Tonight"

Tom Woods v. Beverly Lacayo "Resolved that Beauty is more important than Brains." Peter Nimkoff Chair.

Florida Flambeau, September 29, 1953, p. 1.

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"Debaters Hear Clark L. Allen On Free Trade"

Florida Flambeau, October 3, 1953, p. 1.

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"Forensics Meet Set For Tonight in 208 History"

Florida Flambeau, October 6, 1953, p. 1.

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"Dr. Assenderp Speaks Tonight To Debaters"

Florida Flambeau, October 27, 1953, p. 1.

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"Debate Tourney Starts Tonight On Question of Free Trade"

Florida Flambeau, November 3, 1953, p. 1.

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"Debaters Journey To Alabama Meet On Trade Question"

Florida Flambeau, Novemer 6, 1953, p. 1.

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"Tom Woods Ranks In Top 5 Per Cent At Debate Meet"

Florida Flambeau, November 11, 1953, p. 1.

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"Intramural Teams Enter Final Round In Debate Tourney"

Florida Flambeau, November 17, 1953, p. 4.

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"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Negative"

by Bruce Fletcher
Florida Flambeau, November 20, 1953, p. 3.

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"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Affirmative"

by Warren Cobb
Florida Flambeau, November 20, 1953, p. 3.

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"Debate Team Members Discuss Free Trade Question: Continued"

Florida Flambeau, November 20, 1953, p. 3.

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"FSU To Send Four Debaters To Gainesville"

Florida Flambeau, December 4, 1953, p. 1.

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"Debate To Feature Indian Participants; Topic Undecided"

Florida Flambeau, January 19, 1954, p. 4.

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"Debate Team Tie Missippissians In Hattiesburg"

Beverly Duperrouzel '56 & Peter Nimkoff '55 "Superior" in Senior Division Tied for Negative Championship with University of Florida. 
Gene Lawler '54 & Norma Trippodo '57 Third Place Affirmative Team.
"Resolved: that the United States adopt a policy of free trade."

Gulf States Tournament @ Mississippi Southern.

Florida Flambeau, February 9, 1954, p. 1.

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"Meet To Include Ten of South's Forensics Teams"

Florida State University Tournament Affirmative Teams: Norma Trippodo & Carolyn Close, Gene Lawler & Bill Twyford, and Carroll & Smith.  Negative Teams: Beverly Duperrouzel & Pete Nimkoff, Bruce Fletcher & John Roberts, and Jennings Rehwinkel & Tom Lewis, Jr. "Resolved: that the United States should adopt a policy of free trade."

Florida Flambeau, February 16, 1954, p. 1.

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"Baird To Speak At Tournament Opening Today"

Fifth Invitational Florida State Debate Tournament Affirmative Teams: Trippodo & Close, Lawler & Twyford, and Carroll & Smith. Negative Teams: Duperrouzel & Nimkoff, Fletcher & Roberts and Lewis & Rehwinkle. Seventh Team: Lacayo & Woods.  "Resolved: that the United States should adopt a policy of free trade."

Florida Flambeau, February 19, 1954 p. 1.

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"Miami Debaters Take Top Spot; FSU Team 4th"

Fifth Annual Florida State Debate Tournament: Peter Nimkoff "Superior" Second Speaker; Bill Twyford "Superior" Speaker. "Resolved: that the United States should adopt a policy of free trade."

Florida Flambeau,  February 23, 1954, p. 1.

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"On Keepsakes, Cabbages And Kings"

By Beverly Lacayo

Florida Flambeau, February 26, 1954, p. 2.

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"Four FSU Debaters Attend Tournament At Alabama College"

Florida State Woods & H. Lacayo and Lewis & Roberts with GA Edna Hollinsgworth @ Azalea Debate Tournament @ Spring Hill College. Mentions last year's teams: Voges & Duperrouzel and B. Lacayo & LeRoy.

Florida Flambeau, February 26, 1954, p. 2.

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"Debate Team Asks Interested Students To Try For Places"

Try outs for International Debate Against India held April 20, 1954.

Florida Flambeau, March 12, 1954, p. 3.

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"Nimkoff Heads FSU Debaters In Yearly Tilt"

Peter Nimkoff captain, Tom Woods, Beverly Duperrouzell, Bill Twyford, Norma Trippodo, and GA Edna Hollingsworth to attend National TKA Tournament @ Western Michigan College.

Florida Flambeau, March 19, 1954, p. 1.

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"Debators Compete With Indian Team On Campus Soon"

Florida Flambeau, March 19, 1954, p. 3.

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"Debaters Split Even At East Tennessee"

Florida State Woods & H Lacayo, Fletcher & Roberts, and Carroll & Smith v. East Tennessee State College

Florida Flambeau, March 26, 1954, p. 3.

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"Debaters Leave For Kalamazoo With Full Team"

William Twyford, Tom Woods, Beverly Duperrouzel, Norma Trippodo and GA Huber Ellingsworth attend Fourteenth Annual Tau Kappa Alpha @ Western Michigan College.

Florida Flambeau, March 26, 1954, p. 4.

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"Debators Close Season"

Florida State Fletcher & Roberts on the Negative and Florida State Smith & Carroll on the Affirmative with coach Phifer at the Southeastern Tournament @ Emory University.

Florida Flambeau, April 2, 1954, p. 1.

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"Two Challenge FSU Debators In Meet Here"

Florida State Moore & Bradley v. India, April 20, 1954. "Resolved: That India's foreign policy offers the only hope for the establishment of world peace."

Florida Flambeau, April 13, 1954, p.3.

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"Debaters Announce Trippo, Woods, Varsity Managers"

Norma Trippodo '57 and Tom Woods '55 elected Junior and Senior Debate Team Managers

Florida Flambeau, May 7, 1954, p. 4.

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"Speakers Win S.E. High School Institute Awards"

Dr. Tom Lewis directed the First Annual Southeastern Summer High School Speech Institute @ FSU. John Daniels & Ruby Combs, Miami Jackson HS won first place and Louise Tidwell & Charles Willard of Plant HS won second place.  Doreen Thomas and Leeanne Reetz, Miami Jackson HS placed third. Daniels won first speaker.

Ruby Combs '58 matriculated to FSU and became a Florida State Debater.

Florida Flambeau, July 16, 1954, p. 1.

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"1954 Debates Include 'Talks' On Red China"

"Resolved: that the United States should extend diplomatic recognition to the Communist Government of China." Florida State Woods & Twyford recognized for debate at last year's Alabama Tournament.

Florida Flambeau, October 1, 1954, p. 1.

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"Campus Debators Stymied On Question Of The Weaker Sex"

Exhibition debate between Affirmative Tom Woods and Negative Norma Trippodo on the question "Resolved: that Women are the Weaker Sex."

Florida Flambeau, October 8, 1954, p. 1.

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"FSU, Oxford's Debate Teams To Meet Here"

Two one person debates v. British held on November 24, 1954.

Florida Flambeau, October 29, 1954, p. 1.

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"FSU Debators Discuss China At Conference"

Beverly Duperrouzel, Norma Trippodo, Bruce Fletcher, Fred Roberts, Herb Lacayo, Tom Woods, and GA Elizabeth Flory attend Ninth Annual Alabama Discussion Conference.

Florida Flambeau, November 9, 1954, p. 1.

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"Activity-Conscious Speech Area Has 'Appeal' To Many"

Fifth Annual International Debate Moore & Bradley v. India and 1953-1954 Season Highlights.

Florida Flambeau, November 12, 1954, p. 10.

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"FSU Debators Battle Oxford's In Third Meet"

Sixth Annual International Debate November 24, 1954.. GA Betty Flory v. British "Resolved: the exclusion of Communist China from the United nations would be a negation of the purposes of that organization." Peter Nimkoff v. British "Resolved that the welfare state endangers our liberties."

Florida Flambeau, November 19, 1954, p. 1.

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"Oxford Debate Held Tomorrow On 'Red China'"

GA Betty Flory and Peter Nimkoff in two one person debates v. British, Derek Bloom and Peter Tapsell.

Florida Flambeau, November 23, 1954, p. 1.

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Two Articles on 1954 British Debate

"Student Vote Split On Debate: Majority Says Not To Recognize Red China Government." 

King, Maryliz. "Bloom Views American Scene: He Elaborates On American Women, McCarthy, China."

Florida Flambeau, December 3, 1954, p. 1 & 4.

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"The Dissenter: How Much Is Democracy Upheld?"

Editorial by Martin Dyckman for freedom of speech criticizing some schools' decisions to disallow student to debate "Red China" topic.

Florida Flambeau, December 14, 1954, p. 2.

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"Malloy, Greenfield Win Trophy In Agnes Scott Debate Tourney"

by Norma Trippodo
lorida State Margaret Malloy & Arnold Greenfield win best affirmative team at Agnes Scott Debate Tournament, January 14-15, 1955. Fred Roberts and Bruce Fletcher debated on the Negative and GA Ted Clevenger was coach.

Florida Flambeau, January 18, 1955, p. 1.

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"FSU Debate Team Recipients Of Two Awards In Tourney"

Florida State Fred Roberts & Bruce Fletcher (third place Negative team) and freshman team Barbara Chambers & Earl Edwards on the affirmative together placed third at the West Georgia College Debate Tournament, February 4-5, 1955.

Florida State Norma Trippodo & Arnold Greenfield defeated University of Texas, Wake Forest, University of South Carolina, Florida Christian and Emory at the University of Miami Debate Tournament, January 27-29, 1955.

Florida Flambeau, February 8, 1955, p. 1.

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"Collins, Johns, Given Honorary Membership In Politics Club"

Florida State Debate Team hosts joint discussion with Politics Club about whether the United States should extend diplomatic recognition to Communist China.

Florida Flambeau, February 11, 1955, p. 1.

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"Recognition of Red China Set As Next Topic"

Florida State Duperrouzel & Trippodo and Fletcher & Roberts in exhibition debate forPolitics Club, February 16, 1955.

Florida Flambeau, February 15, 1955, p. 1.

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"Merits Of Red China Discussed"

Account of exhibition debate for the Politics Club. Florida State Duperrouzel & Trippodo Affirmative v. Greenfield & Fletcher Negative on the topic "Resolved: that the United States should recognize Red China."

Florida Flambeau, February 18, 1955, p. 4.

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"FSU To Hold Annual Debate Tourney Today"

Sixth Annual Florida Sate University Invitational Debate Tournament, February 25-27, 1955. Affirmative Teams: Florida State Trippodo & Greenfield, Alexander & Duperrouzel, Chambers & Edwards. Negative Teams: Florida State Roberts & Fletcher, H. Lacayo & Woods, Carroll & Lambert, and Kilbourn & Bachman,

Florida Flambeau, February 25, 1955, p. 1.

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"FSU Debators Place Second, Miami First In Annual Tourney"

Florida State Debate Places Third.

Florida Flambeau, March 1, 1955, p. 4.

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"Station WFSU To Broadcast Debate Sketch"

Florida Flambeau, March 15, 1955, p. 1.

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"Seminole Slate"

Florida Flambeau, March 29, 1955, p. 1.

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"Speech Department Debators Leave For Ohio TKA Tourney"

Florida State Trippodo & Greenfield Affirmative and Woods & H. Lacayo Negative with GA Betty Flory attend the Fifteenth Annual Tau Kappa Alpha National Convention @ the University of Ohio. Fletcher, Edwards, Carroll and coach Phifer attend the Southern Speech Association Congress of Human Relations at the SSA Silver Anniversary Conference in Memphis, TN.

Florida Flambeau, April 5, 1955, p. 1.

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"FSU Debaters Won 7, Lost 5 At Ohio TKA Tourney Recently"

TKA: Florida State Trippodo & Greenfield (Affirmative) and Woods & Lacayo (Negative), Beverly Duperrouzel and GA Betty Flory.
SSA Human Congress: Carroll, Fletcher and Edwards with Coach Phifer.

Florida Flambeau, April 15, 1955, p. 4.

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"Four Students Compete Today"

Florida Flambeau, May 17, 1955, p. 3.

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"Speech Institute Results Announced By Dr Lewis"

Second Annual Southeastern Summer High School Speech Institute at Florida State University.  Ten teams debated in the Institute Tournament on the topic "Resolved: that governmental subsidies should be granted according to need to high school graduates who qualify for additional training." First Place: Miami Jackson HS Patsy Baird '59 & Bob Revennaugh; Second Place: Miami Jackson HS Rosa Castro '58 & Joanne Sparks; Third Place: Julie Sussmann of Miami Jackson HS & Melvin Peters of Leon HS.; First Speaker: Rita Russell, Miami Jackson HS; Second Speaker: Richard Essen, Coral Gables HS.

Patsy Baird '59 and Rosa Castro '58 matriculated to FSU.

Florida Flambeau, July 28, 1955, p. 4.

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