Word: oratore
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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In the selection of Ivy Orator, we must go further. Not only must he be a man naturally fitted for making a humorous speech, but he must be trained to the point of highest efficiency in a cram school for brainless clowning. For professor I nominate the heeler who wrote...
(Ed. Note Although still maintaining that the office of Ivy Orator requires a special ability not fostered by any existing undergraduate activity, the CRIMSON wishes to correct the impression that yesterday's editorial was directed at any one individual.)
The Ivy Orator for next June has already been selected. It is true that nothing can be done to change the system of choosing a man for such a position in time to affect the choice this year. But a progressive step might be taken by the Class of 1936...
There is no extra-curricular activity at Harvard which prepares a man of the particular task of the Ivy Orator. In the Lampoon there is a chance to be funny on paper. In the Debating Council there is a chance to be oratorical in person but nowhores are the two combined...
A solution for the problem of securing a man who can bring laughter to a crowd in the Stadium, which, after all, is the purpose of the Ivy Orator, can be found in a competition for the position rather than the customary election. It is a class office which demands...