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THE LINCOLN CLUB. 
One of the school organizaticns which is now winding up a most success- 
ful season, is the Lincoln Forensic Club. This society was organized several
years ago by Mr. Ream, for the purpose of giving the young men practice in
public speaking, oratory and debating. 
The first year was occupied with talks and minor debates. In 1915, due to
the efforts of Mr. Garey, who at that time assumed advisorship, a triangular
debating .eague was formed. This was composed of Oconto, Kaukauna and 
Green Bay. East High lost both debates by 2 to 1 decisions. However, the
boys did not become discouraged, but firmly resolved to land a name this
year. 
In September Mr. Home, a University of Wisconsin graduate, assumed the 
advisorship of the Club, due to the resignation cf Mr. Garey, who left to
take 
tip post-graduate work at Madison. 
The first open meeting was held early in November, at which time a mock 
trial was held. "President" Arthur LeComte was acquitted of the
charge of 
accepting a bribe while performing the duties of public office. The trial
for 
impeachment was held in the school auditorium, and the members of the Civics
classes and Mask and Wig Dramatic Club were guests. James McComber ap- 
peared as attorney for the "president," and Claude Greenwood, as
"United 
States Attorney," prosecuted in the action. The trial was a splendid
success, 
despite the fact that Judge Horne fined a number of persons at the hearing
for 
contempt of court. 
Shortly after, Green Bay withdrew from the Oconto, Kaukauna league, and 
joined the State Debating League, under the auspices of Lawrence College.
East High was placed in a triangle with Marinette and Kaukauna for the first
primary debate. 
The question for discussion was: "Resolved, That the Filipinos should
be given their independence as set forth in the democratic platform of 1912."
The boys set to work in earnest, each determined to put forth his best efforts
in the tryouts. This fact was evident by the keen competition for positions
on 
the teams. Early in January the trials were completed, and the teams chosen.
Then followed hard, conscientious work on the part of each and every debater,
in preparation for the first league debate. 
This was held February 25, when the affirmative team, consisting of Ed- 
ward Benton, Claude Greenwood and James McComber, defeated Kaukauna by 
a decision of 3 to 0. The negative team, consisting of Quirine Dorschel,
Alden 
Cusick and Alden Lewis, traveled to Marinette and inflicted an unanimous
de- 
feat on the pride of that city. This was a signal victory for East High,
inas- 
much as Marinette had been beaten only once in nine years. The unanimous
victories gave the red and white undisputed championship of the first league,
and reasonable assurance of state title. 
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