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In this land of freedom, "de­
mocracy” is an all powerful, very
meaningful term. Democracy is
varied in its meanings and conno­
tations, for each individual has a
different concept of this "feeling.”
Here, at Delhaas, students partici­
pate in an oratorical contest by
composing an essay entitled "I
Speak for Democracy”, in which
they present their ideas of Democ­
racy. The first place winner from
Delhaas goes onto higher competi­
tion with the best wishes from his
fellow students.

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Our three finalists in the Voice of Democrary Oratorical Contest, Nick De Mara, Bil
Farquer, and Fred Kanter, are pictured just before they deliver their orations for final
judging at a P.T.A. meeting. The winner will represent Delhaas in District competition.

Fred Kanter was chosen by the judges to represent Delhaas in Interest in oratorical expression is very high at Delhaas. Pictured above
future competition. He had excellent voice quality, poise, organi­ are nine hopeful contestants in the Voice of Democrary Contest before
zation and diction. Fred is a sophomore, and will have many more eliminations began. Each prepared a four minute address to be presented
opportunities to participate in oratorical work. before an audience and judges. Left to right (foreground): Bonnie
Cohen, Judy Springer, and Carolyn Harvey; background: Bill Farquer,
Pat Hefferman, Charles Elder, Roger Shell, Fred Kanter, and Nick De
Mara.

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