1946-1947 Academic Catalog

10 GENERAL INFORMATION Special Occasions Homecoming.-Cedarville College Homecoming is observed an– nually on a Saturday evening early in February. Events of Home– coming 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 annnually 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 present conditions may make neces– sary 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, dress– ing rooms and various small-game equipment. Required Physical Educaticn.-The College has a Department o:f Health and Physical Education consisting of the Director, Women's Director under whose guidance the activity program falls. Two years of work in physical education is required for all students un– less excused on grounds of health. Intercollegiate Athletics.-Cedarville has a varsity schedule for basketball, baseball, track and field, and tennis. There are also fresh– men, and junior varsity basketball teams. Athletic competition is carried on with several of the Ohio Conference, Indiana-Ohio Con– ference and Kentucky Conference members, along with non-confer-