1943-1944 Academic Catalog

GENERAL INFORMATION 11 students. The Cedarville College Bulletin, issued periodically from the College office, carries news of Cedarville's work to a large mailing list of alumni and friends throughout the country. Special Occasions Homecoming.-Cedarville College Homecoming is observed an– nually on a Saturday evening early in February. Events of Homecom– ing 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. Alumni Meeting.-On the evening before Commencement 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 Commencement Week. Class stunts and songs, folk dances, and a May Pole dance constitute part of the program. The Cedar Day Queen and Orator, selected from the Senior Class, share the honors of the day. An afternoon baseball game is another feature. Commencement.-Commencement exercises climax the year's work. 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 is the Commencement speaker. It should be mentioned that war conditions may make necessary temporary changes in these and other traditional Cedarville College activities. Health and Physical Education Athletic Facilities.-The College athletic equipment consists of a varsity baseball diamond; a practice baseball diamond; a soft-ball diamond; a combination soccer and football field; two tennis courts; the Alford Memorial Gymnasium which houses the varsity basketball court, badminton courts, volleyball court, table-tennis outfits, dressing rooms and various small-game equipment. Required Physical Education.-The College has a Department of Health and Physical Education consisting of the Director, Women's Director and several of the varsity coaches under whose guidance the activity program falls. Two years of work in physical education is required for all students unless excused on grounds of health. Intercollegiate Athletics.-Cedarville has a varsity schedule for basketball, baseball, track and field , and tennis. There are also fresh-