Evening star., 1924-05-21
$500 ORATORY PRIZE
Is GIVEN TO WINNER
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largest affair of its kind ever given
in this country. More than 700 news
papers sponsor the undertaking.
A touch of real high school life
followed the introduction by Princi-
pal Kramer of Mr.. Lyon. Before he
could start to speak, two cheer lead
ers sprang from the audience to the
stage. and proceeded to lead the as
sembled students in giving three
"Breckies' for the editor. an honor
reserved for alumni.
There were only 800 voices in Cen
trail in the old days when it was situ-
ated on o street" MIR. Lyon recalled.
But the same loyalty to Central was
there Speaking of the magnitude
and significance of the contest, Mr..
Lyon declared that lin these days it
is vitally important for young people
to know and respect the Constitu-
ton.
StAbilixing Effect Seen.
There is too much loose. radical
thinking" he added. Upon the mill
lion students who took part in the
contest for the selection of the final
lists. he said, will depend, in great
measure. the citizenship of this coun-
try but few years from now.
The students have gained some
thing which they will never lose and
which they will put into practice -
Mr.. Lyon declared. The Evening
Star is very proud to have conducted
the contest in this zone of the ma
tional contest" He then praised Mr
Leigh. who conceived the contest de-
claring it to have been AN inspira-
ton"
He held up the grand prize, a check
for $500, and said that the greatest
consideration, however, was that the
winner and all the competitors had
gained something wonderfully well
worth Whlle-an acquaintance with
the Constitution. To Miss Newburn
as to each of the other seven local
final contestants. has gone The Stars
prize of 500 as winner in each
school
Miss Newburn Acclaimed.
Miss Newburn was asked at this
point to come to the stage from her
seat among the other contestants
Her trip to the platform was the
signal for an ovation from the entire
student body.
Presenting the award to the win
ner, the associate editor of The Star
told her he felt sure the check would
be honored anywhere in the District
of Columbia. but, however that might
be, he felt that The Star was honored
more in presenting the check.
Here's to Old Central was sung
by the student body, after which Miss
NeWburn delivered her prize winning
GRAFTON, The Constitution" as she
delivered it two weeks ago before the
judges. The delivery took about
twelve minutes, during which time
the speaker outlined the history of
the immortal document upon which
the country rests, told of its funda-
mental principles. and spoke of the
duty of every citizen to be familiar
with it, and to uphold it.
Ovation Given Speaker.
During the delivery OF the oration
intense silence prevailed in the hall
but Immediately upon its, conclusion
the students applauded Miss New
burn for several minutes. When si-
concluded by the singing of the Cen
trail song. The ceremonies lasted
from to 10 o'clock.
1t was announced toda yby Isaac
Cans, president of the Washingt on
Chamber of Commerce, that the cham
oSA wan 6iNC a IcCtplIOl " Tie sew Ell
national contestants Immediately
after the contest on the night of
June 6. The affair probably will be
held at the New Willard Hotel.
last night at the Willard Miss New
burn was the guest of honor. together
with Principal Kramer of the Central
High School. President Cans felici-
tated the winning orator, and told
the membership of the chamber that
~
Columbia in the national contest.
Miss Newburn, in response, thanked
the members for their cordial greet
ing, and assured them that she will
do all in her power to bring victory
to the National Capital.
Coolidge to Attend.
Requests for tickets for the final
meeting, June 6, continue to pour
into the office Of the contest. room
should be in writing, not in person or
over the telephone. The Memorial
Continental Hall seats 1000 persons,
and already the demand for seats
seems more than the seating capacity
of the hall.
President Coolidge will preside at
the national event and make a short
address. A distinguished board Of
judges will be headed by the Chief
Justice of the United States Supreme
court, as previously Sldleu.
Other cities are planning to send
large delegations to Washington to
cheer their respective zone winners
on to victory. Philadelphia, accord
ing to latest information, expects to
send at least 200 persons. That city's
winning orator, John NJ. Dallam, Sd,
this week broadcast his prize winning
oration from . Philadelphia r1dio
statioa.