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tore about, doing their various prepared stunts,
rehearsed especially for this occasion. Budd,
who was announcing the program so easily, had
once been timid about public appearance, but
in the course of three years and more at Lyon
High, with all its organizations and efforts in
the public eye, he had gotten bravely over his
timidity. Presently he was announcing a speech
from the assistant principal, Mr. Franklin, who
was particularly interested in the school athletics
and often took part in the faculty-versus-student
games. His speech was brief and good.

"You need not be afraid that the team will
be over-confident," said he, among other things.
"Last year's experience will be a reminder to
those who were on the team and to the new
material as well. On the other hand, neither
will they suffer the handicap of being fearful.
They have a record of success this fall. Be
there to boost them with your confidence. The
new men this year are not without experience.
The quarterback that came to us from Kentucky
ranks along with Freddy Fisher or the boy you
all knew as the Don." Here the speaker was
interrupted with loud applause, intended for
"Kentucky" and the memories of Freddy and

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