1917 Cedrus Yearbook

19 17 Senior Affirmative Brief Proposition: Resolved that the class of 1917 is the best class that has ever trod the halls of Cedarville College. INTRODUCTION I—Statement of Admitted matter. A—There have been and are other classes with some members of ability. B—We are not quite perfect. II -Definition of terms. A—The word,"best," implies that the class in question is of superior quality. III—The question is therefore, "Is the class of 1917 the bestclass thatever trod the halls of Cedarville College." The Affirmative at-Invent YES,for A—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in weight. B—The class of 1017 excels all other classes in scholarship. C—The class of 1917 has better athletes than any other class. D—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in good looks. E—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in artistic temperament. The Negative answers NO,for A—The class of 1917 does not excel all other classes in weight. B—The class of 1917 does not excel all other classes in scholarship. C—The class of 1917 does not have better athletes than any other class. D—The class of 1917 does not excel all other classes in good looks. E—The class of 1917 does not excel all other classes in artistic temperament. IV—Through this clash of opinion we reach the following issues. A—Does the class of 1917 excel all other classes in weight? B—Does the class of 1017 excel all other classes in scholarship? C—Does the class of 1917 have better athletes than any other class? D—Does the class of 1917 excel all other classes in good looks? E—Does the class of 1917 excel all other classes in artistic temperament? PROOF I—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in net weight, for A—The total weight of the class is one ton, for 1. John Collins weighs 225 pounds. 2. Florence Somers weighs 105 pounds. 3. Anna Collins weighs 100 pounds. 4. The total weight of other members is 490 pounds 20