14 GENERAL INFORMATION desires to sponsor it, informal dances are held in the college gymnasium. The sponsors arrange a program of folk dancing, round and square dancing. Home Coming.-Each year, on the first Saturday eve– ning of February, the home t eam plays a basketball game with a visiting college team following a dinner in the Alford Mem– orial Gymnasium. At this affair gather faculty, friends, stu– dents, and alumni of the college. Alumni Meeting.-On the evening previous to Com– mencement Day, it is the custom for the alumni to hold their annual business meeting and dinner in the Alford Memorial Gymnasium. To this come friends, former students, faculty, students, and alumni. Cedar Day.-On the first Wednesday of June, during commencement week, is a gala time, or Cedar Day. The classes of the college give stunts, songs are sung, the May Pole is celebrated. An oration is delivered. Baseball is played with a team of some visiting college. Colors are unfurled. People gather by the thousands from far and near. It is the popular day of the year. Commencement Day.-The crowning day of the year is Commencement Day. The hour it ten o'clock in the morn– ing. The place is the Cedarville Opera House. A large con– course always greets the graduates to give them well wishes for the future. Opening Day.-The opening day of the year is another attraction for the public as well as the students. The opening day this year is Wednesday, September 6. The exercises at 11 A. M., will consist of devotions, an address, good music, and the organization of the school for the year. All are welcome. Social Organizations.-Two local sororities and one fraternity with faculty sponsors, contribute to the social inter– ests of the students. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Athletic Field.-The athletic field bas a foot-ball grid– iron, a baseball diamond, and a double tennis court. Basketball is played in the gymnasium. . Games.-The teams of Cedarville College play tennis, basket-ball, and baseball with teams of other colleges. Trips are taken throughout the season. Two physical directors, one for men and the other for women, have charge of all activities. Physical Tralning.-Besides the field vork mentioned
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