Riverdale Joint Union High School - Eagle Yearbook (Riverdale, CA)

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IIHITIITSGITIDIIRCY TS lIMIlAIIDlIEb ELEVEN MAN FOOTBALL DISCONTINUED Six man football will replace the traditional eleven man game as the chief Fall sport next year. It is with a certain amount of regret that we observe this transition when we recall the many Riverdale gridiron triumphs which extend back to the first days of the school. However, the decision to withdraw from the eleven man game by schools of similar enrollment left no other choice open to the Cowboys who would have been forced into league of schools of much greater size. Against heavier teams backed by strong replacements the safety of our players would have been jeopardized beyond reasonable bounds. The realization of these facts has caused many who first opposed the change to see the advantages in regard to injuries, expense and open play which will result from the six man game. Then, too, there will actually be more playing because of the home and home schedule and the inclusion of a middleweight team. These advantages may more than offset the disappointments of dropping the traditional game. Mfhere the sport has been tried, it has gained wide popularity. We know we will have a good team and a fighting team out on the field to give the six man game a real trial. ASSEMBLY SERIES The Student Body sponsored a regular assembly series this year which proved sufficiently successful to merit continuance next year. The assemblies were operated at a slight loss but brought educational as well as entertaining attractions. The programs varied enough to make a balanced series which was pleasing to the majority. The Swiss Yodellers and the Magician were perhaps the best received. Although attendance at these assemblies is in no sense required, the support of the entire Student Body is necessary for their successful continuation. GIRLS' ATHLETICS BANNED BY LEAGUE The Fresno County High School League has withdrawn its sponsorship of interscholastic athletics for girls. This action was taken at the request of a group of physical education instructors whose work led them to believe that the physical education of the students was not furthered best by such competition. The change is in line with the general tendency throughout the State. Play days will be offered as a partial substitute. At these gatherings the girls from various schools meet for a day of games and sports but play as mixefi rather than as school teams. Playing rather than winning is emphasized. As a result of the change our physical education program will undergo considerable revision. Students can be assured that every effort will be made to provide a pleasurable as well as a developmental program. CLASS PROGRAMS FOR COMMENCEMENT The Class of '39 is following the precedent set by last year's graduates by presenting its own Commencement program. Formerly the school invited outside speakers and many graduates recall with pleasure and profit the remarks of these guests. Nevertheless, parents and friends are more interested in the accomplishments of the graduates themselves. The present arrangement, which attempts to meet this interest, includes several short speeches and musical numbers by the graduates. This makes for a shorter and probably a more interesting program for the audience. The newer plan seems to be a progressive one and the Class of '39 hopes the quality of this year's program will be such as to assure its continuation. 28