Weldon Cosey and Charline Foreman capt ured first place in the men 's and women's divisions, respectively , of the oratorical contest sponsored annually by the Press Club. Mr. Cosey, freshman from Charleston, Mississippi, spoke on "The Negro Today", presenting the pitiable condition of the frus - trated negro. In high school days Mr. Cosey was valedictorian, chorister, debater, and member of the press club. Miss Foreman, freshman from Chattanooga, Tennessee , used as her sub jec t " How Are You Thinking Today~" The importance of clear, wholesome thinking as a guide to right conduct was stressed in the oration. Editor of her high school paper, Miss Foreman also won the Balfour award. John Sands speaking on "Prayer" and Rubye Anderson speaking on "Women in Todey's World" were runners-up in the contest. Jock Croom, Jock Nadeau, Orvid Mason, Edith Hulett and Mildred Gainer also competed. With special attention to de l ivery and subject matter, the orations were judged on the percentage basis by various faculty members . Hand - some bronze medals were awarded the winners. John Sands Rubye Anderson Weldon Cosey Weldon Cosey Charline Foreman Charline Foreman r
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