1939-1940 Academic Catalog

GENERAL INFORMATION 15 in the above item on athletics, classes in hygiene, health, field activities, playg-round supervision, coaching, hiking, gymnastic, and callisthenics are offered each semester. At least two years of physical education are required of candidates for degrees. All Freshmen and Sophomores are required to take physical education. PUBLICATIONS College Bulletin.-The College Bulletin is issued month– ly from the College Office. In addition to the purely college matter, it contains alumni news and student news. The Cedrus.-An illustrated college annual, The Cedrus, published by the students, crystallizes the activities of the year into permanent literary and pictorial form. Whispering Cedars.-Whispering Cedars is the student paper edited and published by the students of the college, every week. CONTESTS AND PRIZES John Alford Prizes.-These prizes , established by the Rev. John Alford, D.D., a distinguished minister of the Re– formed P resbyterian Church, and a trustee of Cedarville College, are now continued in his memory by his daughter, Miss Martha Alford, and awarded annually through the Cedarville College Crown Club for the attainment of high scholarship. Bible Reading Contests.-Miss Margaret Belle Rife, of the Class of 1916, annually offers prizes of five, four, three, two, and one dollar for a girls' Bible reading contest held in April of each year. Rev. C. M. Ritchie, D.D., an honorary alumnus of the class of 1916, annually offers prizes of five, four, three, two, and one dollar for a men's contest held in November of each year. RELIGIOUS OPPORTUNITIES Churches.-There are three churches in Cedarville: Methodist Episcopal, United Presbyterian, and First Presby– terian. Students are expected to attend the church of their preference. Students of all Christian denominations are wel– comed. Young Men's Christian Association.-The Young

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