Phoenix Lodge No. 335
Ritual Team National Champions

Exalted Ruler Olson gave his report on the Grand Lodge convention sessions. It was Horace Wisely of Salinas, California, who was chosen over Cy Krimser of Ohio for Grand Exalted Ruler. Phoenix Lodge was proud to have the National Leadership winner in C. Edgar Humphrey of West Phoenix High and other Grand Lodge awards, including Newspaper Week, Youth Week, and Flag Day Program. Olson also noted a rumor that Phoenix was in the top five for the Grand Lodge Ritualistic Contest.

That rumor was finally confirmed: Phoenix Lodge achieved the top ranking, winning First Place in the Grand Lodge Ritual Championship. Four officers were chosen All American:

• Exalted Ruler: L. Wayne Adams
• Esteemed Leading Knight: Roswell R. Olson
• Esteemed Loyal Knight: Donald B. Dixon
• Esquire: Peter A. Mesch

Other members of the team included:
Eugene A. O’Neill, Chaplain; Glenn W. Griffin, Inner Guard; Harry E. Horn, Candidate; Thomas W. Jessup, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; and Coach L. Cedric Austin.

“They set the standard in achievement. Representing the State of Arizona at the Grand Lodge competition, winning it all and bringing the national trophy back to Phoenix Lodge 335.”