1911-1912 Academic Catalog

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS ALFORD PRIZE. Through the generosity of Rev. John Alford, D. D.~ . of Beaver Falls, Pa., a prize of twenty-five dollars is contested for annually by the two literary societies. THE GAVELYTE. T he Gavelyte is a monthly magazine reflecting the thought and life of the College. The first number ap– peared in January, 1906. It has increased in interest with each issue and has already become an important factor in student activities. Edited and managed by the students themselves, it is typically representative of their interests and motives. RELIGIOUS ADVANTAGES. There are four flourishing churches in town: Methodist Episcopal, U nited Presbyterian, Reformed Presbyterian (Synod), Reformed Presbyterian (General Synod). Each of these churches maintains a young peo– ple's prayer meeting once a week. Every member of the Faculty and every student in attendance this year is a professed Christian. All students are required to attend the church designated by their parents, who are requested to send their wri'tten wishes as to what church their children shall attend. Students of all Christian denominations are welcomed. The enticements to sin, so numerous in large cities and overcrowded colleges, are not found here. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. The Young Men's Christian Association of Cedar– ville College was organized March 12, 1907. Like all 17