The 55^th annual English Recitation Contest was held on June 19^th in the Vories Memorial Chapel.  Class heats held the previous week had yielded 24 talented finalists.  In a return to tradition, the students presented stories about the founder of our school, William Merrell Vories.  It was a wonderful opportunity for them to learn more about him.  All the students did an excellent job, and performed with energy and enthusiasm.  Their hard work in the weeks leading up to the contest was clear for all to see.  The first year students also took part, singing a carefully chosen hymn by H.A. Walter and J.Y. Peek.  Mr. Walter had much in common with our founder, and the lyrics of ‘I will be True’ spoke to the spirit of their youthful energy.  Selected groups of first year students also had a chance to perform in short dramatic scenes.  Many of their performances were truly comical. The morning was an enjoyable one for both the student body and the many parents present.