"What! You mean the 'Bull Ship' is taking off again? Don't those 'talking machines' ever go to class?" The debate team wandered around and ended the year stacking away their trophies. Wha' happened? Was it the attractive (?) women on the team or the sweet, alluring smile of the men? Nobody knows, but miracles happen. The "Bull Ship" ('Fessor Shirley's car) would pull out of Wake County, glide down to Florida or out to Mississippi. Upon arriving at their destination, members of the squad cranked up, turned on their charm, and returned home with the loot. Professor "Dad" Franklin Shirley trailed along behind the crew, explaining at intervals for encouragement, "How horrible!" Riding all night in order not to be more than several hours late for a tournament and Shirley's efforts to keep "certain members" of the team at least two feet apart enlivened the trips. What Forest received the honor due their deeds, but the debaters profited by their experiences."