Prizes by Department or Subject

Buck-Jackson (1919)

Debating and Public Speaking

BUCK-JACKSON (1919). Mrs. Henry B. Buck in memory of her son, Parker Dickson Buck, B.A. honoris causa post-obit 1919, and increased in 1961 by bequest of Schuyler B. Jackson, B.A. 1871. Awarded to a sophomore for the best original oration on a subject of patriotic nature.

David C. DeForest (1823)

Debating and Public Speaking

DAVID C. DEFOREST (1823). David C. DeForest of New Haven. For the senior “who shall write and pronounce an English Oration in the best manner.”

Henry James Teneyck (1888)

Debating and Public Speaking

HENRY JAMES TENEYCK (1888). Members of Kingsley Trust Association in memory of Henry J. TenEyck, B.A. 1879. For the successful competitors among the junior class in an oratorical contest.

John Chester Adams Intercollege Debate Trophy (1948)

Debating and Public Speaking

JOHN CHESTER ADAMS INTERCOLLEGE DEBATE TROPHY (1948). University Debating Association of 1947-48 to honor John Chester Adams, B.A. 1896, for many years Director of Debating and Public Speaking. For the winning club of the intercollege debate league.

Thacher Memorial (1893)

Debating and Public Speaking

THACHER MEMORIAL (1893). Members of the Class of 1842 in honor of Professor Thomas A. Thacher, B.A. 1835. For encouragement of extemporaneous debate among undergraduates. Awarded annually to participants in the Triangular Debates.

Townsend Premiums (1843)

Debating and Public Speaking

TOWNSEND PREMIUMS (1843). Isaac H. Townsend, B.A. 1822. Awarded to seniors participating in the DeForest Prize-Speaking Contest.