1920 Cedrus Yearbook

1920 ap?4 COLLEGE FESTIVITIES '19-'20 0an absolute certainty we have discovered that the term "college" applies not -merely to the studied curriculum and various courses planned by learned professors. At least, we of Cedar- ville College, have a much broader definition for the word and with it the term Festivities is coupled. At the very beginning of the year this fact was emphasized in the shape of a social given in the College Gymnasium—"just to make the new students feel at home"—and the social certainly served its purpose. Then, as is the custom, the boys of the college entertained the girls at Hallowe'en time in a very "bewitching" manner. In the past the Cedarville and Xenia The)logical Seminaries have entertained each other alternately, and as it was our turn this year, the Seminary students tendered a reception to the Seminary students of Xenia. But in the midst of these dignified receptions surely, the annual Night Shirt Parade which is staged by the boys, should not be forgotten. The custom dates as far back possibly as the beginning of the college and constitutes just what is represented by the name. It might be added, however, that as time goes on, the hilarity of the occasion increases, and also it is the one night of the entire year that the term "co-ed" does not apply, as at this time the girls must seek refuge behind closed doors and lowered window shades. Of course, Cedarville ranks among the first in athletics and this year after the various basketball games a special attraction was offered in the shape of a feed and a general gool time. Naturally, the Freshmen, always noted for their initiative and originality, established a precedent by entertaining first for the Bluffton game. This occasion was such a success that their example was immediately followed by the Sophomores when Wilmington visited us, and finally by the Juniors and Seniors when the Findlay team played here. Probably one of the most enjoyable events of the entire year was the Annual Reception for the faculty and students given by Dr. and Mrs. McChesney in their home. This occasion is looked forward to from year to year with great pleasure and as usual proved a very happy event. And now, who can fail to admit that in Cedarville the festivities are by no means the least of the college life? H. B. DECLAMATORY CONTEST N March 16 a precedent was set in our College by the innova- tion of a Girls' Declamatory Contest. Three cash prizes were offered for those giving the best readings. The following read- ings were rendered: The White Lily Helen Barnett The Lost Word Florence Smith Our Folks Millie Parker Lady Clare When the Train Comes In Louisa Greer N. H. T. 73 •