1939 Cedrus Yearbook

WIN TWO ON OVERNIGHT TRIP Cedarville's Yellow Jackets chalked up two straight wins on their overnight trip. They downed a fighting Giffin quintet by a score of 49-37. McNeal, Kavanagh, and Roberts led the scoring with 17, 11 and 12 points respectively. At Defiance the boys experienced little difficulty in overcoming their opponents by a score of 33-23. Kavanagh led with 14 points. DAY OF PRAYER The members of the faculty and student body attended an impressive service at the Presbyterian church, Thursday, February 2. The college choir sang two beautiful numbers. Sam Stein sang The Lost Chord." Dr. McChesney presided. The sermon was delivered by Dr. Hugh I. Evans, of Dayton, Ohio. He gave an inspiring and impressive address calling our attention to the need of prayer in our lives. He advised youth to use prayer as a means of guidance, inspiration, and strength. We are grateful for the privilege of hearing such men as Dr. Evans. HOMECOMING BANQUET A capacity crowd enjoyed one of the finest Homecoming Banquets in the history of the college. Alumni, students, faculty, and friends joined together with zest in the partakingof a delicious meal. Afterwards speeches from various men of prominence and group singing kept up the spirit of the gala occasion. Dr. Mc- Chesney, acting as toastmaster, added to the occasion with his congenial remarks and sincere praise. The college mixed quartet favored the group with several melodies. HOMECOMING GAME Before the largest homecoming crowd for many a year Cedarville defeated a strong Bluffton team by the close margin of 39-38. K. McNeal started the scoring for Cedarville with a beautiful shot from the foul circle. After this Cedarville maintained the lead throughout the game. Scoring honors went to C. Wiseman with 13 markers and R. Roberts and K. McNeal with 11 points each. Kavanagh and Roberts showed unusually defensive work on the bank boards while Brown played his usual steady game of good ball-handling and passwork at guard. INTERNATIONAL DAY Cedarville College participated in the International Day musical program at Wilberforce U. Monday night, February 12. The mixed chorus presented two numbers and Ted James sang a solo. Antioch College was represented by two soloists. The famous Wilberforce Singers sang several spirituals and a quartet presented an operatic number. Everyone was impressed by the beauty and harmony of the singing by the Wilberforce Singers. Page Sixty-Three