This December 17, 1970 UNews article highlights the remarkable success of the UMKC Debate Team at tournaments at all different levels. The microfiche copy is not great, so I could not OCR the text, but you can see the breadth of the success of the squad at all levels of competition. I wish that all of the articles were this detailed. Here is the article in pdf format. .
February 8th, 2011 zero comments 1970s, Historical News 1970s DetailsThis is the 1960 Yearbook entry for the UMKC Debate Team. The students include Roy Leeper, William Crawford, Richard Replogle, and Paul Black. The coaches were Dr. Walter H Murrish and Rita Mitchell. Click to see the copy from the article and the pictures.
February 10th, 2011 zero comments 1960s, Historical News 1960s DetailsThis clipping appeared in the KCU student newspaper on January 7, 1960. Click to read.
May 20th, 2011 zero comments 1960s, Historical News 1960s Details“(W)e are dealing with a contest of minds rather than brawn and ballyhoo.” This article appeared in the February 24, 1960 University News on page 2.
February 7th, 2011 one comments 1960s, Historical News 1960s DetailsWilliam Jewell college and the University of Kansas City won championship trophies in the 30th annual college debate tournament which ended last night at Southwestern college, Winfield, Kas.
September 15th, 2011 zero comments 1950s, Historical News 1950s, Roy Leeper, William Crawford DetailsTwo members of the University of Kansas City debate team won the championship trophy in an invitational tournament yesterday at Kearney State Teachers college, Kearney, Neb.
September 15th, 2011 zero comments 1950s, Historical News 1950s, Dick Replogle, Paul black, Roy Leeper, William Crawford Details