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Mansh, Kompanek, Newton, Sherrard, Everett, Willard, Oleair, Membership in Tau Kappa Alpha, national honorary debating fraternity, is the final achievement of varsity debaters on the Hill. Those students who have proved their ability in forensics may become members of the Western Maryland chapter which was established in 1934,35 under the leadership of Dr. Wills and Coach Ruch. On April 28 and 29, the local chapter was host to the annual regional con- vention which was attended by representatives of approximately fifteen colleges. A debate tournament and an after-dinner speaking contest were the highlights of the convention. In May the final meeting and banquet were held at which four new members were initiated and new officers elected. Those initiated were Helen Willard, Willard Everett, Alvin Newton, and Sidney Mansh. Other members of Tau Kappa Alpha are Veronica Kompanek, Frank Sherrard, and Joseph Oleair. Faculty members are Dr. George S. Wills and Professor John D. Makosky. Because of a relatively inexperienced squad, a smaller schedule was pursued this year than last. The most extensive trip of the season was taken by Alvin Newton and Frank Sherrard. This trip included debates with Lebanon Valley College, Susquehanna University, Juniata College, and Bucknell University, and ended with the Debaters' Convention at Pennsylvania State College, on March 17 and 18. J. Oleair, F. Sherrard, V. Kompanek. Ninetq-si x