dr Volume VIII Published Annually by the Students of Cedarville College
MO those who have so willingly ‘.° given of their time, energy and money,thatCedarville College maygrow in sizeand influence,this Cedrus is respectfully dedicated. 2
Wai CONTENTS Book I - The College Book II - - The Faculty Book III - - The Students ib *i',4:.***** Book IV - - Athletics*i,**** =',\s •***** ****** .0*-\% •*•‘''* Book V - - Organizations ****** ****** Book VI - - Society ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ***** Book VII - - Jokes ****** Book VIII - Advertisements ****** ****** ****** ***************************** ***************************** **************%\‘************ %%‘**************************** ***************************** ************:********** %‘***** ***************************** ***************************** 3
I F IN this, the eighth annual volume of the Cedrus,there be anything which in the days and years to come will stir up fond memories among those who know and love campus life at Cedarville, we as members of the Staff shall be happy. And if by this volume we can create a mental image of student life at Cedarville in the minds of those who are not acquainted with it, we shall consider our labor in the preparation of this annual not to have been spent in vain. In the following pages we shall attempt to depict the student viewpoint of college life and affairs as registered in this,the year that marks the dawn of the new Cedarville College. 4
EOR us S TAFF WILBUR W. WHITE, Assistant Business Manager N. CARL ELDER, Assistant Editor FLORENCE E. SMITH, Artist J. EDWIN BRADFUTE, Editor M. EARLE COLLINS, Business Manager PROF. LEROY ALLEN, Faculty Advisor 5
The Call of Cedarville College, and the Response THE CALL N THE eleventh of July, ninteen-hundred and twenty-one, Cedaryule College sent out a call for $200,000 for Building and Endowment Funds. One hundred thousand was to be expended on buildings and one hundred thousand was to be added to the present endowment fund. This would provide for the erection of a new gymnasium, a new dormitory for girls, and the revamping of the Alford Memorial for a Science Hall. The former two buildings were to.be erected on the campus on either side of College Hall. For eight weeks this call was kept before the friends of the College. Greene County, the Alumni, and the Reformed Presbyterian Church were thoroughly organized and given the opportunity to contribute to the funds. The plan calls for a campaign to cover five years, ending in July, 1926. No interest is charged on notes and pledges given. The notes and pledges are payable at such times during the five years as suit the convenience of the contributors. The Alumni are to raise $100,000 of the amount, and Cedarville and Greene County are to raise the remaining $100,000. THE RESPONSE • During the eight weeks of the intensive campaign, last summer, $136,000 of the totalamount was subscribed. Since that date more has been added to bring the amount up to $150,000. This leaves only $50,000 of the original sum to be raised during the next four years. Every indication seems to point not only to the raising of this amount, but even a larger sum. The loyalty manifested by Cedarville, Greene County, the Alumni and the many friends in the R. P. Church is most commendable. The largest personal contribution was made by W. J. Alford, who gave $20,000 to perpetuate the memory of his beloved father and mother, whose names are revered by a host of friends. Let everyone interested in the College continue to press the call until the last dollar is raised. W.R. McCHESNEY. 6
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•::. An Appreciation—The Faculty HAIL to the faculty—the grand and glorious faculty, the dignified faculty, the wise faculty, the ever-helpful and all-inspiring faculty. May glory and honor be theirs forever and a day. We have a wonderful faculty, exceptional from the fact of the variety that abounds in their midst. This is especially noticeable when we calculate the difference in weight of the columns of air misplaced by some few of them. But diversity ceases to exist when we consider the talents, especially the musical talents, of this noble band. Christine Miller and John McCormick are not in their class at all. Israfel would gladly give up his position if but one harmonious strain of their melodious renditions could reach his ear. Miss Flory, a product of Old Virginia, is the life of the College; the sudden burst of sunshine on the College winter day, always bringing good cheer and gladness to drive away the gloom. While shy Miss Brand, although somewhat retiring, is a real Klondike in herself. Her jewels are numberless and deep-set, and they sparkle out their bright and beautiful influence to all those who know her. We would all be lost without Jurkat and his company of jokes, peanuts and wrinkled apples. And Cedarville College would be a dreary old place indeed, especially if we lost McElhinney and his evercheerful smile and his "Good Morning" to us. And Allen—well, he is the worry of us all. He is the Busy Man, but never too busy to lend a helping hand to all who are in difficulties. I need not say that Dr. McChesney, our dear President, is the Hub of the College. He has gladly given his whole life to the great cause that is nearest and dearest to his heart. But he does not do this for the glory that is in it for him,for he could have reached the very zenith offame if he had gone out into the world and sought it. But his glory is in the training of young men and young women in the way that they should go. And the characters that he builds day by day with the aid of his willing helpers are the living monuments that will never be destroyed, but will live throughout eternity and will proclaim aloud the deep impressions that have been made upon them. J. it. 16
W. RENWICK McCHESNEY, PH. D., D. D. President Professor of Psychology, Oratory, Greek 17
Rev. Leroy Allen Dean and Registrar Harper Professor of Economics and Sociology Ph. B., Wooster University 1906 Xenia Seminary 1914 A.M.,University of Chicago 1920 18 Rev. Frank Albert Jurkat Treasurer Professor of Modern Languages Hebrew and History A. B., Franklin College 1895 A. M.,Franklin College 1898 LL. D.. Franklin College 1917 Rev. Robt. Stewart McElhinney Education Department A. B., Indiana University 1912 A. M.,Indiana University 1915 Pittsburgh Reformed Presbyterian Seminary 1915 Member Phi Beta Kappa
Lillie Katherine Flory, B. S. Professor of Science and Mathematics B. S., Bridgewater College 1917 19 Ethel B. Brand, A. B. Secretary of Faculty Professor of English and French A. B., Indiana University 1919 Florence Russell Davis Director of the Department of Music Professor. of Instrumental Music
E. Dwight McKune Instructor in Typewriting 20 Josephine Randall Instructor in Algebra and Geometry John Edwin Bradfute Assistant in Chemistry
Mary Eloise Davis Instructor in Civics AL 21 Lillian Alice Daines Instructor in Mathematics Marion Foster Stormont Instructor in Mathematics
Joseph Hallowell Blackburn Director of Physical Education Rev.John Pressley White, M.D. Lecturer on Christian Missions -0Mrs. John Pressley White Lecturer on Christian Missions Mary Lucile Johnson Instructor in Latin -0James Colver Kyle Assistant in Zoology -0Mrs. Clara Morton Club Cateress -0Mary Irwin Williamson Librarian -0David Williamson Janitor of Library _0_ John C. Grindle Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds 22 JIMMENK
ROOK III THE STUDENTS SEE 23
Josephine Randall Cedarville, Ohio. Arts, Education. President of the Class. Orange & Blue 1-2-3-4. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet -4. Riley Walter Clarke West Middlesex, Pa. Arts. Grove City College -1. Orange & Blue 2-3-4. Football -4. College Play -3. Helen Elizabeth Bradfute Xenia, Ohio. Arts, Education. Orange & Blue 1-2-3-4. Secretary of the Student body -4. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 3-4. Basketball -1. Cedrus Staff -3. College Play -4. Rangers Club -4. 24
dc Edith Ramsey Cedarville, Ohio. Arts, Education. Secy.-Treas. of the Class. Orange & Blue 1-2-3-4. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 2-3. Willard Haines Kyle Cedarville, Ohio. Arts. Muskingum College 1-2. College Play -4. Rangers Club -4. Margaret Elizabeth McCarty Clifton, Ohio. Arts, Education. Orange & Blue 1-2-3. 25
Lillian Alice Daines Cedarville, Ohio. Arts, Education. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 1-2-3-4. Basketball 2-3-4. College Play -4. John Edwin Bradfute Xenia, Ohio. Arts. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet 1-2-4. President of the student body -3. Cedrus Staff 1-4. Basketball 2-3-4. Football -4. Orange & Blue 1-2-3-4. College Play 2-4. Mabel Strobridge Cedarville, Ohio. Diploma in Piano. Student in Cedarville High School. 26
Lena Hastings Cedarville, Ohio. Diploma in Piano. Student in Cedarville High School. Ralph Leroy Rife Cedarville, Ohio. Arts. Y. M. C. A. Staff 1-2. Orange & Blue 1-2-3-4. Lucille Cotterell London, Ohio. Diploma in Piano. 27
David Cecil Rife Cedarville, Ohio. Arts. Orange & Blue 1-2-3. O. S. U. -4. David Harold Hammond Industry, Pa. Arts. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet 3-4. Cedrus Staff 1-3. College Play -2. Orange & Blue 1-2-3-4. 28
Seniorology SENIORS is a curious compound called Seniors. It is a very rare compound; and, even where it is found, the elements of which it is made are not of such excellent quality as we have here. They are all wise scholars, and it is even whispered about that some of them are destined to flourish the rule in the school-room and make life miserable for the youngsters. And say, one of their young men will some day astonish the world and make the sun stand still with amusement when he reveals his scientific knowledge. But in spite of the fact that honor and glory await them, they are exceedingly shy, and at the same time shrewd and gay beyond a doubt. EAGER are they to be efficient and excel in everything they do. They always make a lasting impression even on the front walk that has so faithfully served many students in the past quarter of a century. They have eminent ability, and earnestly desire to Build For Character, Not For Fame. NATURE-STUDY is a specialty among this elegant band. Very thorough investigation of human nature guaranteed. You will not hesitate for a minute to agree with me that this is a notorious crowd, even to the great extent that they are the very nucleus of the college. IDLE ARE they not for one minute, but on the contrary they are diligent workers in all college activities. Their intelligence and practical application of it are incomparable and unequaled. They bravely and cheerfully press forward to the goal, and as they plod along, may their light so shine as to spread a lasting gleam and to illuminate the whole countryside, so far-reaching and so everlasting is their influence. OR, NOW, if you desire to analyze carefully another essential element of this compound, you will find that the Seniors are original. Why, one member is such a perfect example of originality that no duplicate has ever been known to exist. They are not only original in themselves, but all they do or say is far beyond the thoughts or deeds of others. REMARKABLE is this class indeed, and reliable are the members thereof. Always regardful of others and others' rights, yet the ruler of them all. But, on the other hand, never domineering, but giving praise to those deserving praise and honor where honor is due. S0STAND the Seniors ever sincere, steadfast and supreme. Always and forever faithful to their colors of Blue and White, emblems of purity and loyalty; loyalty to their class and above all loyalty to their dear old college. As the white snow reflects the golden sunlight in all its glory, and makes it sparkle and dazzle the eye, so their pure snow-white reflects the Orange, symbol of enlightening power and high ideals of Cedarville College. Their Blues takes on a deeper, truer hue and they pledge their lives to the great cause of education and betterment of the world. J. R, 29
Senior Class Poem "All good things must come to an en:." We have thot of this often of iate; And tho about most things we've something to say We bow to this Action of Fate. Tho we hope for a crown when we've finished our course, And feel that we've fought a good fight, Before we can place this reward on our blccks The things we must do are a fright. We must buy dainty dresses And curl our long tresses We must dig in for themes and exams, We must give a class play And go thru Cedar Day And all of the time-honored shams. The four happy years have a sad termination, Our time for departure draws near, But there's one sweet oasis— The Juniors shall place us At a table of banqueting cheer. And now, my dear readers, Since I have the floor I will give you a bit of good news— This is the last time that my rollicking rhyme You will on these pages peruse. You would not have seen this one But one windy morn This message was brot to my door: "My dear senior, your meter is poor It savors of countryside loam But none else will do it So you must'go to it' And write us a class-ical pome." Alice Daines. 30
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Arthur Cecil Ewbank ("Jack) Cedarville, Ohio. "Ain't it awful to be a lion among the ladies." Florence Eleanor Smith ("Flossie") Cedarville, Ohio. "Bid me discourse and I will enchant thine ear." Wilbur Wallace White ("Preach") Cedarville, Ohio. "I'm a remarkable man in more ways than one." Alice Kathryn Lackey ("Alice") Cedarville, Ohio. "She is as good as can be—the strictest of the Puritans." George LaClede Markle ("Clede") Ellwood City, Pa. "Who says I don't love the ladies, there's nothing like it except more." 33
ra) IN ENNA Edwin Dwight McKune ("Mac") Bellefontaine, Ohio. "The gruffest of the lot has at least one affectionate spot." Grace Adelle Lyle ("Grace") Marianna, Ark. "The proper study of womankind is man." James Colver Kyle ("Jimmie") Cedarville, Ohio. "One of Cedarville's 'fast' men." Marjorie Dimmitt McClellan ("Marj Mac") Joplin, Mo. "They say we women like to be bossed—just try it and see." Paul Stewart Bryant ("Bryant") Springfield, Ohio. "He is wise who listens much and talks little." 34
Newton Carl Elder ("Elder") Ditriingtcm, Pa. "The world's a devilish tough place." Marjorie Wright ("Marj) Cedarville, Ohio. "Safe and sound, guaranteed to stand without hitching." Mary Eleanor Lackey ("Eleanor") Cedarville, Ohio. "Labor and intent study which I take to be my portion in this life." Nettie Frances Shaw ("Nettie") Yellow Springs, Ohio. "Not specially romantic but might be moved on a moonlight spring night." James A. Waite ("Jimmie") Midland, Pa. "Call a tax-i." 35
Mom Ida Ellen Rees ("Idy") Camden, Ohio. "And still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all she knew." Marion Earle Collins ("Collins") Cedarville, Ohio. President of the Class. "I dare do all that may become a man." Edna Rosomond Aikin("LittleAche") Bellefontaine, Ohio. "Already in the Promised Land." Albert Ernest Wright ("Earnie") Xenia, Ohio. "Occasionally I am amused." Mary Eloise Davis ("Cheese") Cedarville, Ohio. "My home's in Heaven. I'm here on a visit." 36
Ruth Elsie Shaw ("Ruth") Yellow Springs, Ohio. "A woman who does her own thhiking." Robert Willard Stewart ("Stew") Coulterville, Ill. "Pa, I want to learn to smoke." Mary Lucile Flanagan ("Mary") Cedarville, Ohio. "Give me liberty or give me death." George Brownell Moore "George B." West Middlesex, Pa. "Rather a handy man to have around, don't you think so?" Louise Wilson McCullough ("Cully") Seaman, Ohio. "Time hangs heavy on my Iiands." 37
Junior Class History NN7 ITHOUT a doubt the Junior class has had the advantages of all / other classes and has used them to greater purpose. On our entrance into college, we had the honor of having the largest enrollment of any Freshman class in the history of the College. About this time the movement for a bigger and better Cedarville College commenced, and the large number of this class proved to be a start and an inspiration for advancement. With this advantage over Freshman classes in general, more of our number were chosen to lead student activities. In plays, literary societies, athletics and in all other college movements we were well represented. As Sophomores, we still held the honor of having the largest class; and with the promising start of the preceding year, we advanced in all lines. We retained our record as the peppiest bunch of students, and put everything across in great shape that came our way. Advancing thru each year, we added to our record of successes. In interpreting the drama,the stars were Juniors; as athletes and managers,the majority were of our ranks; a Junior president and secretary of Orange and Blue; in councils our share was represented, and even our class president was a Junior. As Freshmen we furnished a start for a bigger and better College; as Sophomores we were an inspiration; as Juniors we strengthened our record, and as Seniors we will finish our course fittingly. M.E. D. 38
Junior Class Poem We belong to that fine Junior Class, And we sure have a good line of sass; So all other classes, Both laddies and lasses, When they see us all holler out "pass." We entered the fall of nineteen. They admitted then that we were keen. In using our heads And in breaking up spreads The like around here was not seen. We started with carloads of pep. In town we still have a good (?) rep. That's the way it should be; So you easily see, Other classes should please watch our step. Upon some of our spreads they do frown. We stay out so late about town; But though we're so gay, We'll reach heaven some day, Though none of us yet has his crown. In our bunchi we have warblers galore; nfl our athletes run up near the score. In all that we do We're a mighty fine crew, And you surely can't ask for much more. In closing I think you'll admit As hot stuff we're certainly "it." In picking up knowledge And boosting the college We surely are doing our bit. "Preach" White. (Poetic license alai:died for) 39
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Sophomore Poem Editor's Note:—We are sorry to have to inform our readers that the Sophomore poem which was to occupy this space failed to arrive in the hands of the editor in time to include it in this year's Cedrus. For this poem see RICHARD R.ELDER, the man who was supposed to write it. • • • JIM
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Blades of Grass DRAMATIS PERSONAE Amanda Manhunter Wilma Arnott Jack Dempsey Howard Arthur Hannah Shakespere Myrtle Bickett Widow Arbutus Snail Nellie Donee Iva Will Avenelle Brigner Mr. John James Jiggs Windsor Brusman Duchess Never"moore" Pauline Caskey Mrs. Dishwater Blonde Louise Clark !ma Mann Isabel Clarke Earl Loafer Philip Copsey Alexander Comelate Oran Collins Peen the maid Pauline Collins Casey Jones Walter Crane Miss Rose Vamphim Lois Cummings Vermillion Bossthings Lawrence Currie Baby Runt John Davis Janitor Kindergarten Frazier Fields Prof. Dishwater Blond' Paullin Harper Miss Virginia Goldman Alberta Hemphill Madame Cleopatra Lillian Hopper Iwanta Harper Donna Johnson Bobby Cutshort Hannah Kalp Dr. Alonzo Funnybone Herbert Main Widow Hepsy Toothpick Ruth McPherson Dodo de Graft, the dazzling Daisy Dorothy Oglesbee Little Red Riding Hood Mabel Shinkle Bill Hart William Snell Farmer Clodhopper Heartsmasher Marion Stover Grandfather Runt Walker Taylor Mademoiselle Theodoly Mary Waite Mrs. Sarah Neverfeur Dorothy White Miss Peggy Smiles Tinsel Williams Captain Yellmore Fred Wills Place: Cedarville College and Surrounding Vicinity. Time: From September 7th, 1921, to June 9th, 1922. SYNOPSIS Act I Scene I: Prof. Allen's room. Registration day in the morning. Blades of Grass appear. Maurice J. Brown chief Blade. Scene II: The next morning. In the chapel. Class meeting called. Plans made for "Grass" spread. Scene III: "Grasses" meet on Collins farm. Attempt of "Weeds" to crush the Grasses." Complete downfall and withering of the "Weeds." "Grasses" slightly clipped, only to spring up again with renewed vigor. Scene IV: Another "Grass" meeting on the Cummings farm. Collapse. Act II Scene I: Same as Act I. Two bobbed blades and three full grown blades enter the Grass family. CONCLUSION To all of those who are fortunate enough in life to read this little episode, seirely they will be helped and enlightened to hear of the great influence that the Grass family has had upon the activities of the College. On the football team and basketball squads the Grass blades flourish more than any other class. Both yell leaders were chosen from the Grass family. In the annual College play a Blade had the leading part. In the Bible reading contest another Blade won second place. In the Rangers Club more Blades take part than Weeds of other classes. Still another Blade won a Cedrus for having the best written short story. These are only.a few of the great accomplishments of the "Blades of Grass." But in all classes they outshine the "Weeds" for verdancy. 49 A. B. and H. W.
Tip Top Freshmen Oh, we are the Freshmen of '22. Just tell us something we can't do. In classes you may see us shine, And in having spreads were not behin' For them, although in number rather few, Much praise now unto us is due. At cartooning Paullin is a shark, And Dot can sing just like a lark. Hemphill and White are from far Illinois, Davis and Arthur are basketball boys. These talented friends bring joy to our hearts When with others they perform their parts. Because of the desire for great knowledge, spring Valley sends many to our College. This year it sends Smith, Collins and Copsey. A Junior thinks much of. our Caskey. Many tunes come from Wilma and Mary, And Ruth may be seen with President Larry. Donna an Lillian are all star "bawlers," Hannah and Lillian always have clinch. We have told you of some who love sport, And next come those who to lessons resort. Studious are Shinkle and Hildebrand, While Brownie heard the call to the Army band Louise and Harriet are deep in a book, While Mary for her brother is cook. These three friends few secrets ever tell. Fresh from the farm come Stover and Snell. Lloyd and Frazier are two quiet lads, Who never take up with any new fads. Now we shall mention a few of our "pears," Who have a good time and cast away cares. "Walk" is attached to our girl from Ross, And Hazel without Jack is at a loss. Isabel oft has "Main occasions." From Wills, Avenelle receives attentions. Oh, we are the Freshmen of '22, Now tell us something we can't do. We strive for ideals high, for honor vie, Although the path does not easy lie. The best of life's finest is our aim And soon we'll be anchored in halls of fame. M. B. & P. C. 50
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Cedarville Theological Seminary rrHE Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church (General Synod) of North America is one of the oldest institutions I for the professional training of young men for the gospel ministry in the United States. The Seminary was organized May 25, 1810. As in the case of many similar institutions, it had a small beginning. The Rev. Samuel B. Wylie. of Philadelphia, was its first and for many years its only professor. The number of students was comparatively large. From this small beginning the Seminary has grown, until today it is one of the mightiest forces within the small denominations for the training of young men. The Reformed Theological Seminary saw its birth in Philadelphia. After a few years of service it was removed to New York City, where Dr. John N. McLeod was elected Professor of Theology. After three years of service in that city, the Seminary was against removed to Philadelphia, where it remained until 1913, when it was removed to its presentiocation. The moving of the Seminary to Cedarville, where it is in close contact with Cedarville College, was the result of a vision on the part of the educators of our church. And the result has been that many young men having come to the College, have been led, by the presence of the Seminary,to enter upon its courses and give their lives to some definite Christian work. The Seminary has a strong Faculty and maintains a high standard of scholarship. Itbelieves with the Puritan Divine, Thomas Adams, that,"A minister without learning is a mere cypher which fills up a place, and increaseth the number, but signifies nothing." The faculty is at present made up of the following members: Rev. Wilbert R. McChesney, A. M., Ph. D., D.D., President of the College and Dean and Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology in the Seminary; Rev. Frank Albert Jurkat, A. M., LL. D., Professor of Old Testament language and Literature; Rev. Leroy Allen, A. M., Professor of Homiletics, Biblical Theology, Archaeology and Sociology. For over a century, with brief intermissions, the Seminary has continued its noble work. The results of its labors are not to be looked for merely in the bounds of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, but in many other denominations, whose ranks in leadership have from time to time been increased by the graduatesfrom the Cedarville Theological Seminary. Any young man seeking training for the work in His Kingdom,may find an open door at Cedarville, where, under the leadership of consecrated Christian men, he will find his life's purpose deepening and his vision continually widening. D. Harold Hammond. 53
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4•444414.4+ ilrtiff+.441. tiff r The Minstrel AV.IONG the many interesting and talented entertainments promulgated by the college, stands the "minstrel," given in the Opera House, March the twenty-fifth. The "minstrel" cast was composed of those of genuine musical talent, experienced actors and actresses, and comedians, and all that goes to make up a very presentable theatrical party. The audience rose in roars of laughter as the end-men demonstrated their wit and humor. They represented four "colored gentlemen" who were in great perplexity concerning their relations to their fellow, and their fellow men's melon patch. The program was divided into two parts, the first part being a one-act farce, and the second part the "minstrel" proper; black-face end-men, negro songs, and plenty of "hot"jokes on any and everybody. In the jokes no one was spared, not even the most dignified could hope to get exemption from the feeling that a deck of playing cards might be pulled out of the pocket of their Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes and thus hold them up to the gaze of the assembled populace as men who lead the double life. As a whole the entire performance measured up to the "minstrels" of previous years, both in quality and quantity, and although these performances as a college activity had been discontinued for some years previous, we hope that the example set by the 1921 minstrel show will be continued in the years to come. G.S. R. 57
*,:•41;Stg. :1 College Athletics IN THE American College and University more attention is given to the physical activities of the men and women today than ever before. This is due to the fact that we have come to know that the best work is done by the man or woman who has a well trained mind and gives this mind support thru a well developed body. To succeed in life now, one must be a whole man or a whole woman; and such they cannot be unless they are fully developed. Cedarville College must be abreast of the times. Hence, during the last year, there has been introduced a modern system of Coaching, working toward this end. The best system of Coaching has two chief ends in view. (1) To place well trained teams in the field to meet in the inter-scholastic contests and games; and (2) to give physical instruction to every person in the College whether he is in the varioUs teams or not. I need not tell you how well this has been accomplished, but suffice it to say that the present plan has given more training tO more men and women than any other plan yet conceived. The greatest gain to the College does not come thru simply winning all the games or contests. But the finest asset is to have men and women who know fair play, who recognize fine sportsmanship, who meet on the athletic field as Christian gentlemen, and wherever they go have upon them the stamp of fine ideals learned in preparation for the contest. Cedarville College will always give physical training to its men and women. It will strive to give the best of training; and whether we win or lose in the game of life, we will always play fair, because our College taught clean, fair, Christian Athletics. Rev. V.E. Busler. 59
1921 Gridiron Notes IN THE last ten years, football has been practically unheard of at Cedarville College, and of course has had no place whatsoever in the athletic program. Last year, however, when the idea of having a resident coach was noised abroad, all hands "hove to," and we put on a very enthusiasti2 campaign for football funds and spirit. We gathered money from the four winds; we talked football in chapel, on the campus,and in our rooms. We went in mass to see some neighboring high schools and colleges play the game, and quite a few attended games at Ohio State University. Early in September, 1921, this new spirit was carried on the field by some of the same men who boosted the campaign for the game. New students were attracted in this way, who proved to be very essential parts of the squad later on. Coach Blackburn labored hard to whip this bunch of "rookies" into shape, which was no easy task, considering that two-thirds of the men who came outfor a trial had never played the game before. The first game was played with Rio Grande College; and, although we were green and didn't play like "old vets," we certainly gained a lot of good experience and profited by it. The second game was with Antioch College; and, although we lost to the tune of 7-0, we were encouraged a great deal in this game, and our hopes did not fade in the least. The old spirit was there to stay. Our opponents in the third game of the season were the Quakers at Wilmington. They were too much for us; but we succeeded in pushing the pigskin back of the posts once, which was more than a surprise to the Wilmington gridders and fans. Scoring on Wilmington was not an easy task, so we took courage again; and, although we were fairly beaten, we were not squelched. The fourth game was on the home gridiron on Armistice Day. It was the talk of the town for weeks before and after the game. The 60
field wasin terrible condition because of the inclement weather,and the spectators were fewer than we had anticipated; but they gave us the moral support in sufficient quantity to help greatly in the game. Every man on the team showed up well in this home game, and proved to Cedarvillites that they were made of the real stuff. We outplayed Antioch this time at all stages of the game, which ended with a score of two to nothing in our favor. The final game was played with Defiance College at Defiance on Thanksgiving Day. This, too, was a hard-fought game, featuring many spectacular plays in spite of the muddy field. We were beaten again, but we have reason to be proud of the team for the good spirit maintained throughout the entire season, and for the way the team developed (under the direction of a whole-hearted and efficient coach) into a real squad playing each game better than the previous one. We hope for bigger and better things next year. G. L. M. The Future THE athletic appeal of Cedarville College is today practically negligible outside of Greene county. The majority of the high school athletes in this county will develop only so far as to make good on the smaller college teams. A few may be university material, but not many. It is but natural that a man select that school upon whose teams he thinks he can play. As the old saying goes:"Rather a big duck in a little pond than a small one in a big pond." If there be a place for the small college—and all seem to agree that there is—then there is a place for her teams. For the coming year Cedarville College should concentrate on bringing in these athletesfrom this and surrounding counties. In addition to this there should be secured an outstanding player for each of the major sports. One man might be all we need if he be an all-round athlete. Such a man requires careful handling. He should not dominate, but rather around him would be built the foundation forthe team system of play. Such men were Devine of Iowa, and Oss of Minnesota. The college needs equipment to outfit amply as many as will come out to help make her teams. A second or third string man gets but little besides the knocks of the varsity, and he certainly should receive his share of the equipment. After all, the scrubs make the first team. Cedarville College students need a new spirit. In a word—cultivate self-sacrifice, do not be afraid to work a little, do not stand on the side-lines waiting to applaud a successful team, but get in and help make it. This school is too small for many bystanders. And lastly—those in charge of the athletic policy need to realize that success in intercollegiate competition will be the biggest advertisement the institution can'secure. J. H. Blackburn, 61
The hardest working man on the floor. Who is he? He's the coach. THE SQUAD 62 Edwin "Eddie" Bradfute Guard Captain of the team. Has never made a basket and is proud of it.
Riley Clarke ("Clarkey") Guard "Oh, for the wings of a dove." -\u John Davis ("Shrimp") Guard Slick as a greased pig and fast as lightning. Walker "Walk" Taylor Center He has a boarding-house reach. Earle Collins ("Collins") Forward • Another member of the Collins family, "Nut Sed." 63 Lawrence "Bill" Riddell Forward A greyhound when it comes to trailing the ball.
Donald "Don" Wickerhatn Center He had lots of luck, but it was all bad. Howard Arthur ("Arthur") Guard He treats 'em rough. 64 Ernest "Earnie" Wright Center Getting better all the time. Lawrence "Larry" Currie Forward A good passer and a consistent shot.
The Season In the Court THE basketball season of 1921-1922 has furnished its full quota of thrills and surprises: With the boys' team, the thrill of the joys of victory for the other team,and the thrill of surprise and defeat to the College and community because they lost. Fortunately we had a girls' team that knew how to reverse that process and so we were presented with all kinds of thrills. If variety is the spice of life, we have had plenty of spice in the last season and ought to be satisfied. But college students seem to be so constituted that they are never satisfied unless all their teams win all their games; and though our girls'team nearly reached that goal, our boys'team fell so far short that we are far from content. We do not wish to leave the impression, however, that we are entirely dissatisfied with our boys'team. The team,taken as individuals, is made up of really good players; and, although handicapped at the start with the neccessity of learning a new system of play, it has shown steady improvement. Indeed,from the results of the last three games played, we draw the conclusion that the team was just rounding into its stride at the end of the season. The players are to be recommended also for their spirit in the games. Every man played his best and gave everything he had for the team. It was only in the failure to carry some of the same spirit, of giving the college and the team their best, away from the floor and through the intervals between the games,that we would criticise some of the players. For several years past the girls' team has been the shining light in Cedarville Athletic history. To date they have lost only two games out of a total of nine played, and one of those losses was amply revenged when Wilmington played her return game. Like the boys'team, the girls' team has shown steady improvement. The spirit of the girls is especially commended,for they have set the boys an example of faithfulness and devotion to the team from the start. In the last statement the whole squad is referred to, and not the team alone,for the team could not have been what it is today except for the girls who came regularly to practice, even though they could not make the team. In conclusion, we can only say that it is the hope of the whole student body that the experience and the hard knocks of the season will be remembered and used as stepping stones toward winning teams next year. J. C. K. 65
THE SQUAD Eloise "Cheese" Davis Guard Manager of the team and a "darn" good guard. 66 Florence "Flossie" Smith Forward Captain of the team and heaviest scorer.
Avanelle "Spooney" Brigner Forward A fast running mate for "Flossie" Ruth "Rastus" Shaw Jumping Center Can pick them off the ceiling if necessary. 67 Alice Daines Second Center Fast and peppy. _ . Christina "Chris" Kyle Second Center Has lots of spunk.
CE 4 6. Nellie Boase Second Center A strong hand and a mighty arm. Marjorie "Marj" Wright Guard Plays a fast and scrappy game. 68 Lois Cummings Second Center The cave-woman of the team. Donna Johnson Guard The Powerful Katrinka of the team.
The 1921 Season on the Diamond FROM the standpoint of scores Cedarville's 1921 baseball season was not a great success. From the standpoint of experience gained and spirit developed it was a success. There was some good material, but until the latter part of the season the teamwork was not spectacular. Some very amusing errors were committed. The lack of a coach was keenly felt. The outstanding feature of nearly all the games was the pitching. Harry Wright pitched brilliant ball and was ably relieved by Arthur. A fact worthy of note was that Cedarville knocked out a total of 99 hits, while the opponents could only garner a total of 70. The most memorable game of the season was the home game with Wilmington. Wilmington having defeated us 11-0 over there, was full of confidence. Neither side reached second base for three innings, but in the fourth Carl Duncan drove the horsehide into the cedar trees in right field for a home run. For three more innings neither side scored. Wilmington finally won because of errors, but did not get an earned run. This year with good coaching we are looking for big things from some of the old players. Home Games-1921 April 30—Cedarville 2nd, 4; Wilberforce Academy, 7. May 6—Cedarville, 2; Antioch, 7. May 17—Cedarville, 16; Selma Independents, 2. May 20—Cedarville, 1; Wilberforce U., 13. May 28—Cedarville, ; Wilmington, 4. June 2—Cedarville, 20; Jamestown A. L., 2. June 7—Cedarville, ; Alumni,8. Games Abroad April 15—Antioch, 19; Cedarville, 5. April 16—Wilberforce 2nd, 9; Cedarville 2nd, 0. April 29—Wilmington, 11; Cedarville, 0. May 7-0. S....8E S. 0., 10; Cedarville, 8. May 18—Selma Independents, 20; Cedarville 2nd, 15. R. W.C. 69
Tennis THE Tennis Association of Cedarville College met in September, 1921, and elected Harold P. Myers, president and Marjorie D. McClellan secretary-treasurer, for the year 1921-1922. The purpose of the association is to secure funds for the maintenance of the courts. Cedarville College has two ideal double tennis courts lying side by side, in the northeast corner of the campus. One is a grass court and the other a dirt court. There are several large shade trees around the court, which shade or partially shade the courts at various times during the day, making a set of tennis a real pleasure in spite of the heat of the day. Many students gathered on these courts in friendly rivalry during the autumn months, realizing the value of tennis as recreation and good sport. While here,they could forget the gloom of the class-room and the calamity of unprepared lessons. In the spring of 1922, the Tennis Association hopes to develop enough stars to enter into matches with neighboring colleges; and from the present outlook a very good team can be found to represent C.C. H.P. M. 70
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111 The Y. W. C. A. THE Y. W. C. A. has flourished unusually well this year. The membership has been large, the meetings interesting and well attended. In co-operation with the Y. M. C. A., at the beginning of the year we gave a "feed" to the faculty and student body, in honor of the new students. Many of the lonely and unfortunate people of the village were cheered by our Thanksgiving baskets. At Christmas time, the girls took pleasure in buying and dressing dolls for several of the children of the village. The Y. W. is growing with the College. We are sure that the coming year will be even more successful. L. A. D. 78
The Y. M. C. A. THE Young Men's Christian Association of Cedarville College was organized in 1906. Since that time the aim of building up the three-fold nature of men—body, mind, and spirit—has been held high. The increased number of boys in our student body this year has brought new life into the meetings held each Wednesday morning. We are glad to state that a good majority of the boys have united with us in our Association, and in our attempts to be of mutual helpfulness. We are certainly thankful for this evidence of consecration on the part of many of the boys. The growth of this spirit has been greatly augmented by the inspiring and helpful talks that have been brought to us from time to time. Rev. Vinton E. Busier, who is a friend of every boy in the College, brought a message concerning the ^Prophets of the Old Testament." Rev. W. A. Vorhis, Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Greenville, Ohio, brought a most helpful message to us, while he was in our midst conducting an evangelistic campaign. Mr. F. Guy Strickland, Lecturer and Preacher, explained to us somewhat the principles which must underlie "Limitation of Armament." And another speaker of merit, and one who has a heart full of love for every student of Cedarville College, was Dr. J. Alvin Orr. He came to us twice in joint meetings of the Y. M. C. A.and Y. W.C. A. speaking on "Making Use of the Common Things of Life," and the "Problems of the Present Day." And Doctor, we surely do appreciate those heart-searching and soul-strengthening messages, so come again! The Y. M. C. A. Staff for the present year is as follows: President, J. Edwin Bradfute; Vice President, M. Earle Collins; Secretary, Arthur W. Findley; and Treasurer, Riley W.Clarke. E. D. M. 74
The Orange and Blue Literary Society ALITTLE over a half decade ago the Philosophic and Philadelphian Literary Societies were fused into one, which took the name of "The Orange and Blue." This society stands for the development of the students and friends of Cedarville College in literature and music and its presentation to the public. During the school year of 1921-1922 the society has done splendid work. Nearly every student has taken an active part in the programs which have been held in the college chapel every two weeks, on Monday nights. It is the splendid spirit of willingness to work and co-operate with the officers of the society that has worked for the success of the society as a whole. The work of the society is both helpful and interesting. A journal is read at each meeting which gives the important events of the foregoing days and also the personals which prove to be very humorous. The work enables the students to use their initiative and develop the power to feel at ease before an audience. The society offers great opportunities to the students for training along these lines, and they are grasping them. During the last school year they have shown a real spirit of eagerness and sincerity in the work, and it has made for the most successful year that the society has ever had. A. C. E. 75
Prize Poem By Alice Dainea Beyond the glow of the golden gate In the ports of the western Sea, The weary waves find rest at last On the shores of Eternity. Fair shells of wonderful workmanship To the golden sands they bear. The Master gathers them in His hand, For the shells are costly and rare. They sing a song of the sounding Sea, And a half-forgotten land. Ah, glad are they when their journey is o'er To be in the Master's hand. Honorable Mention By Alice Dainea A ?Lullaby Sleep, little darling! Cares will come, And life on you its sorrows heap. Tonight while flowers mark the way Your life is happy; sleep, oh, sleep. Sleep, dearest babe! Your little wounds My love can soothe; so do not weep While crooning night-winds kiss your brow. Sleep, dearest baby,sleep, oh, sleep. Sleep on, poor child! Tho' life was hard, Your slumber now is full and deep; And you, while long,long, years go by Shall sleep, poor child, shall sleep, just sleep. 76
Prize Story By R. Walker Taylor Who Is the Hero? BILL Smith and Dick Moreton were as thick as two peas in a pod. It was funny, too, because they had been hardly more than acquaintances during their first three years at school, and some of us couldn't quite understand their sudden friendship. We knew, though, that the Smiths and Moretons had spent the summer together in the mountains; so we supposed that Eill and Dick had just naturally become better acquainted up there. They were both good fellows, too. Bill was captain of the Riverside football team and one of the best tackles we ever had; and Dick, president of the senior class, was probably the most popular boy in school. He wasn't any slouch of a football player, either; and if it hadn't been for Al Jenson, he would have been quarterback on the varsity. For three years he and Al had waged a battle royal, and it was almost a toss-up between them. As far as actual playing was concernedt Dick was probably a shade the better; but Al was one of those rare players who can inspire other fellows to play at top speed from the first whistle to the last. His fighting spirit and his ability to make a team fight gave him the call over Dick. Dick would have given a good deal for a regular place on the Riverside Varsity, but we didn't realize Just how much it meant to him until he told us about it one evening in the early fall when a bunch of us were gathered in his room. "It's this way," he said, "My Dad never went in for athletics when he was a kid, and now he's sort of crazy on the subject. He told me just before I came down that if I won out this year, he'd take me East with him when he goes there next summer on a business trip. I suppose he thinks it will make me play harder." Dick smiled. "He doesn't know anything about school spirit and things like that," he added apologetically. "But just the same, I sure would like to go East with him." The rest of us nodded sympathetically, all but Bill, who sat looking out of the window, a curious light in his eyes. None of us thought anything about it just then; but when the season began and the battle between Al and Dick was renewed, it occurred to me that maybe that look on Bill's face had meant something, after all. For when the first scrimmage of the season was held, Dick started as quarter for the varsity and Al was on the scrubs. It didn't make much difference then; the first games on the schedule were easy ones, anyhow,and it wouldn't matter one way or the other if even a third class man directed the team. But in view of the sudden friendship between Bill and Dick, it looked just a little queer, especially since the captain had the final word in selecting the players on all Riverside teams, and the coach could only advise him. We played our first game with Dick at quarter. Although twenty out of the thirty points were made in the third quarter when Al went in, the play on the whole was satisfactory. If Dick had been obviously inferior to the other boy, we would have met and told Bill just what we thought of things; but Dick was really a mighty fine quarter, and a good many of the fellows in the school believed that he was Al's equal in both generalship and all-round ability. It was only the members of the team who understood thetrue situation. One of the strangest parts of it all was the fact that Dick was ignorant of anything unusual going on. He really thought that he was playing better football than Al and that he had made the team on merit alone. As the season progressed we won every game. The last game was with Glendale, 77
It was no doubt to be our hardest game,for Glendale had been scoring just as many victories as we had. By this time even the players had forgotten their misgivings and looked toward the Glendale game with much well-merited confidence. As the last week of the season approached and we gathered together all the loose ends of our play, we seemed to miss Al less and less. We had become accustomed to Dick's methods of play, and there was no doubt that he fitted well into the machinelike precision of the team. On the day before the game Dick's father came down; one could see by a single glance that he was just about tickled to death over Dick's achievements. He told us that if his son should lead the Riverside team to victory, he would be the proudest man in the world. We were all hanging around in the dressing-room when he said it; and somehow or other just at that moment I happened to glance at Bill Smith. There was a light in Bill's eyes which I couldn't quite understand; it seemed to express satisfaction over a good deed done,and at the same time just a hint of doubt as to the wisdom of it. At the very start of the game it looked as if the question would be decided right away, for Riverside started off with a bang, taking the ball on the kick-off and advancing it in a series of short dashes well past the center of the field. Our attack was smooth and precise, with a well-developed mower which for a time threatened to sweep everything before it. But suddenly, when we were apparently at the very height of our game, Glendale braced, and almost before we realized it, it was fourth down with two yards to go. But even then we didn't really worry about it, for we had been making three and four yards each time; and Dick decided, without a conference, to rush the ball rather than lose it on a punt. He barked out his signals, and we threw all the force of our attack into a desperate stab off-tackle. The Glendale line rose up to meet us, the teams clashed, and a whistle blew. But when the referee untangled the mass of players and turned to where the head linesmanwas standing, he waved his hand toward the Riverside end of the field. We had failed to make the distance by almost a yard. That finalpunch which Al Jenson had always managed to draw out of us had been lacking. We had lost the ball on downs and only two yards to go. In the few seconds which we waited for the other team to commence its offense, I believe every player grasped the significance of our failure, Captain Bill included. Then the Glendale team threw itself against our line. The Riverside forwards, uncertain and just a little puzzled, gave away involuntarily; and a half slipped thru for a clean twelve yards. Then we braced. They were forced to punt, but we could make no steady advance. The players began to feel that they were being cheated t that the one man who could bring them to the height of their effectiveness was being kept out of the game unfairly. They played hard, giving freely of their strength and skill; but as the game continued, their efforts slackened unconsciously. Gradually Glendale forced its way down the field, gaining ground on every exchange of punts, pushing us back until we stood in the very shadow of our goal posts. And then, with Dick standing beneath the crossbar, his face pale and his husky voice framing vague urgings, they gathered themselves for one final drive and sent their halfback squirming, twisting his way over the line for a touchdown. A minute later they missed goal and the score stood six to nothing in their favor. That was the only score of the half. A few minutes later the whistle blew, and we trotted to the dressing-rooms to throw ourselves wearily upon the benches and listen to the words of the coach. He told us of our mistakes and the chances we had lost, but we paid only indifferent attention to what he was saying. No one said a word; we just sat there and waited for the intermission to end. And then, for some reason or other, I think it was to get a new shoe-lace, Dick stepped into an adjoining room. The tension snapped. Men moved about restlessly, mumbling to one another; until finally Ted Andrews, our center, voiced the one thought uppermost in all our minds. "If Al was only in the game," he said,"we'd wallop the tar out of them. Dick can't get us going." Perhaps he spoke louder than he intended, or perhaps he raised his voice pur- (Continued on Page 117) 78
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