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Tracy was a popular student at Ripon, where he served as president of his hall and was involved in a number of college activities.

He made his stage debut in June 1921, playing the male lead in The Truth.

Tracy was very well received in this role and he quickly developed a passion for the stage.

He formed an acting company with friends, which they called " The Campus Players " and took on tour.

As a member of the college debate team, Tracy excelled in arguing and public speaking.

It was during a tour with his debate team that Tracy auditioned for the American Academy of Dramatic Arts ( AADA ) in New York City.

He was offered a scholarship to attend the school after performing a scene from one of his earlier roles.

Tracy left Ripon, and began classes at AADA in April 1922.

He was deemed fit to progress to the senior class, allowing him to join the academy stock company.

Tracy made his New York debut in October 1922, in a play called The Wedding Guests, and then his Broadway debut three months later playing a wordless robot in R. U. R.

He graduated from AADA in March 1923.