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Te Ao Hou, December 1967, Page 53

continued from page 29 self and in the people around me in my community. … ‘I must be truthful to myself. Truth is the basis of any achievement.’ From Thomas O'Brian, St Peter's Maori College, came an excellent point. … ‘How best can I prepare myself? By being a good student, by doing well what I am doing now. I must not only do my schoolwork well but must do well in every aspect of life. I must prepare on a wide basis—myself, my family and my community.’ Speaking on behalf of the judges, Mr Harrè made some comments which should be noted by future contestants. ‘This is a very personal sort of subject, and some of you spoke in general terms. ‘Establish contact with your audience. Don't lose it by looking down at your notes. ‘Use light and shade, timbre and volume. ‘Use humour now and then. ‘I was delighted to hear the Maori language used—however, some used it with more courage than knowledge! ‘You must be heard—sometimes words were indistinctly produced. ‘Some of you made reference to the help given by schools and parents. Make sure you pay it back.’