Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 April 1915 — Helen Parkinson and Gaylord Long Successful in Contest. [ARTICLE]

Helen Parkinson and Gaylord Long Successful in Contest.

Twelve high school students contested for the honor of representing the local school, at the high school auditorium Friday night, in the oratorical contest to be held between Monticello, Delphi and Rensselaer following the track meet between the track teams Saturday afternoon. Miss Helen Parkinson was the winner among the girls, her subject being “Seein’ Things at Night.” Gaylord Long was first among the boys and his address was on “A Message to Gama.” Public speaking among the students of the high school has shown a remarkable improvement this year and there is a great amount of excellent talent in the school.. With one or two exceptions every number was well given and the judges had a hard time in deciding upon whom the honors should fall.