1941-1942 Academic Catalog

14 GENERAL INFORMATION Socials.-It is the annual custom for the young people's societies of the local churches to gi'1e welcome socials to the faculty and students of the college at the opening of the year. The various classes hold socials and have spreads. The presi– dent of the college gives an annual social to the faculty and students. A banquet is tendered the basketball teams at the end of the season. At the close of the year the juniors tender a banquet to the seniors and the faculty. Once a month, when some college organization desires to sponsor it, an informal dance is held in the college gymnasium. The sponsors arrange a program of folk dancing, round and square dancing. Homecoming.-Cedarville College Homecoming is ob– served annually on a Saturday evening early in February. Events of Homecoming include a dinner served by the Ladies' Advisory Board, a short program provided by students and alumni, and a basketball game with some traditional rival. An increasing number of students, faculty members, alumni, and friends of the college gather for this day each year. A lumni Meeting.-On the evening before Commence– ment Day, it is the custom for the alumni to hold their annual business meeting and dinner in the Alford Memorial Gymnasium. Cedar Day.- The popular Spring festival at Cedarville College is Cedar Day, observed annually on Wednesday of Com– mencement Week. Class stunts and songs, folk dances, and a May Pole dance constitute part of the program. The Cedar Day Queen and Or~tor, selected from the Senior Class, share the honors of the day. An afternoon baseball game is another feature. Commencement.-Commencement exercises are held early in June, at the Cedarville Opera House or one of the churches. This is, of course, made the crowning day of the school year, with the awarding of degrees and academic honors for the year. A prominent guest, often an alumnus of the college, is the Commencement speaker. 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 10. The exercises at 11 A. M., will consist of devotions, an address, good music, and the organization of the school for the year.