University of Oklahoma - Sooner Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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Y it E g 2 , 1 fqqrjf- .,, ,, , ' ' -articles and arguments on both sides, las well as furnishing traveling libraries. Fifty thousand bulletins will have been issued during the year. The great value of this work will be most apparent in riiral communities, where whole neigh- borhoods, including both young and old, will be able to discuss these vital ques- tions with authoritative information and able exposition in their hands. It will enrich country life, and it will make for intelligent citizenship. This feature of the work alone, if extended to practically every neighborhood within the state, would abundantly justify the existence of the Extension Department of the University. ' Physical Training for Men By Dr. John C. Darling, Director of Physical Training ' HE DEPARTMENT of Physical Training of the . 1 University of Oklahoma l was organized in 1901 gm : by Dr. L. N. Upjohn, J then instructor of anat- .I my A I ZF omy in the School of Medicine. Regular courses and physical ex- aminations were given. The gym was an' old stone building a mile from the campus, ill-Fitted for the purpose, but quite a luxury for that early day. Since 1896 teams in the various sports have been organized by members of the faculty. The first regular coach, Mr. Fred Roberts, was secured in 1901. Since 1902 the teaching force of the de- partment has consisted of a director, an athletic coach, and an instructor for women. In 1903 the present gymnasium was built. It is well. equipped, but much too small for the size of the Univer- sity. - Ten courses are open for men and six for women, completely covering the ' Held from calisthenics and dumb-bells to N' ' Q . instruction in methods of teaching gym- nastics and athletics. Only two courses are required of all students. Every student has the privilege of a close phy- sical examination by the director. A record of all measurements taken in such examinations are kept on File in the office. The aim of the department is to pro- vide physical recreation as a balance to the sedentary demands of university life, and to offer opportunities for form- ing habits of exercise. The real work of the department does not consist of the training of athletic teams alone, but in the development of the physically un- developed and the teaching of the sim- ple, laws of personal hygiene. ,1- .-.- Athletics for Women By Rachel Revell, Inslnlclor in Physical Training ' HERE IS no more de- lightful sight than a bevy of girls, the embod- iment of health and hap- piness, setting off for a good time in the open air, blue sky and sun- , shine, either for a tramp to some spbt in the country or off to the athletic I-ield for games or sports. Whatever the physi- cal condition of the girl may be, some form of outdoor recreation can and must be regularly taken if she is to develop into a well-rounded personality with health and strength to meet and en- joy the duties of life and to look at life in a broad, wholesome way and to meas- ure things by the distant sky line, the trees and the stars. Health is the strongest factor in suc- cess and life and the girl with health has everything. And she is more likely to have this asset if she spends a certain amount of time daily out of doors. As a 'means to an end the value of athletics and organized games is as great for .1 -l-'- ' u mn- ix I i ix 5 l y l l , i mtlllfll I Wlut .. 1 LJ .a ,ii .11 ,V z X ' 71 I ,I I I -if-f ..,., ,,- ,. 'Q A- 'Qlw-:aaa ,A s f ' mor ESQ a fxl9'l4l-1 v . 4,wM Saw . kt 5 - :..4.,4gl, '.,'5l ft: : NX -?ij'.,M r5.' ' WLM 'fi' is, . 'fQ.q3'h:1fif':Qx'W T '44.QQ':-Ev' .' 72' ' ilgfffv , ' 3 NJ 1 K I W. w 157 i j i 1 ,, ex ef A -if4:y51,ms1 J f 4' f' E il ei? if . , ,.i. ,- U f,,. r 1 iifiifi i M 1 xtxsdvry iii Y er 1-i,'5 s .1 -Q lf, , ' '. 2 .UV-5' 1 , y' f-,rig fn. - 1-., -1, T -'rti-'Wifi-su l l . I 1' ,Q Ql,ll,L,14,, J fl i' 1- 45 E if ,f4'5Z:jy,, tru.,-Z' , ' ,,a,.,.'fi .1 H w,.,ffr'f rl U,- '. 1 'writ fx ..-,- 3---,431 --, -x'rhE'gwiA-i 1, I , 'jj-PA mt t 1 .ft '7if. 's i tb-.7 'Lfimlgi WJ, Q . . t f 1 at E22 ,Mfg imnllxum W-.e..:mnnmg.u-:'.:m:.iu.mai. .. il . ,V 1 . , ,.., .. it e f' 1 .ff ..o-mmf.. FM.

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4 'sj? f1g3g 1-4 15.5, :':P:i-wr r .5onNf, --Fifi .. 3, -, fn' if- A, -' - .' fgh? A 1, L- ,'t'W'T fr , f- in slr.-535,12-Q-1: rg,-154'-HUD-if-I K' -1... 1 f , L. ' :Pdf U 'mia , - v r'f,i'..' .- ' l is ff ,f - - 4,.. .,. . t '..'1j,1:'f 1 N CT f, f ' 2- '3-,3flf'.!D-Fifi- 'tg -:wf,,f.fQ 2924?-19 f, ge-.wf 4 1 3 7':-1'11::1-XV? if-:te -. nf? 'wt ,M 11 gf uf' 1 ,Llp 115. . ' . ,. , 1 ' . , . '3' 0- ' ' ev x., 'Y J ily 'ft X av Q-fe , ' f- :Ii , -MV Ei-, f,'fl-iK? 'i4'- .-zjj' 4 M 1- i ' 4-all 5' - ,gf-5 WERE 1 A with the work of the School of Educa- tion for the beneht not only of college students, but for teachers who are pre- vented from attendance during the academic year. I The regulations of the State Board of Education provide that graduates of the School of Education who have com- plied with the requirements of the schools, and who are recommended by its faculty as possessing other qualifica- tions which iit them for teaching, are granted a teacher's life certificate, valid in the public schools of the state. This certificate may also be granted to per- sons who receive higher degrees from the University. Extension Division By A. C. Scott, Director of University Extension NIVERSITY EXTEN- sion is self-defining. It fl means extending the ad- ' K vantages of the Univer- Q sity to the people in their homes. If this can be done effectively, it is a great movement and no passing educational fad And it can be done No umver sity which has undertaken it has aban doned it. The claim is made for Uni versity Extension that if properly di- rected and adequately supported, it can enable the University to do as much for the state outside of its walls as it does within them and it is not an un reasonable claim The University of Oklahoma follow mg the plan of the older universities which have pioneered in the work has undertaken to reach and help the people along several lines by correspondence study by information and publicity by the establishing and fostering of de bating centers in rural communities and in high schools' by University Exten- sion lecturesg and by Extension classes. Correspondence study has won its ,T .:,. .H .lgwf,,,,, ,JT .M .liz way into modern education. Its value depends upon the men or the institu- tions behind it. The Extension work having been thrust suddenly upon the University of Oklahoma, it was not pos-, sible for members of our faculty to undertake the task this year, and ar- rangements were accordingly made whereby the Universities of Chicago and Wisconsin gave the work for the current year through the University of Oklahoma, at reducedfees. Under the head of information and publicity, it is proposed to furnish in- formation free of charge, on every sub- ject covered by the University's activ- ities, to any citizen, officer, organiza- tion, or municipality of the state. The Division has not been able to empha- size this work during the purrent year on account of the small force employed and the almost overwhelming pressure of other dutiesg but the time will come when it will be a valuable servant of the people, particularly if it includes within its activities a bureau of municipal and legislative research. ' Perhaps the most familiar feature of Extension work is that of Extension lec- tures This article is written at mid- year and it IS impossible to say how many lectures will have been delivered during the year but the number will be great. A pleasant fact to record is that every member of the faculty called upon for this service has responded without objection though the service is rend ered without remuneration Passing for want of space Extension classes for credit a number of which have been organized it may be said that the most valuable feature of the Extension work promises to be the de batmg centers By the end of the year several hundred of such centers will have been established reaching the re motest country districts and also many scores of high schools. The Division prepares and furnishes free of charge bulletins on living subjects of the day giving with entire impartiality the best 34 .F A Ski '11 , , .t 41-1 if -'35, , , . , f'. + W7 H J . - ,Q ,WSU ' fy. ' 'i . ,II-V5 , U' . v Q, y,, 13 I . , ,lv ,-1.61, .l xlibs: 2 .v, X 1,-vie'-,f 1.4 , s.,.L. emu .1 g. 9, Mm. '- i me :tl -.4 it Lfmimaiivwi- gmt' th MMG ' ,

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.,......-.-it-V ' O xr it f - '5 Quan: gi iv ' '7'Lf1.f fl f 1' 'V :xii -Ea ' 7'nf'53vQ' -.P f f' ' ' ' -. .-:mal 1. I x ,M 1 iff 4 fr ,, 1 7, ,1- women as for men. Athletics for women have or should have a diiferent purpose from those for men. Women should go in for athletics for the good fun there is in themg for the pure joy of playing. Because women can not and do not care to go into athletics as strenuously as men is no reason why they should not indulge in them in a way-suited to their strength. Women will -gradually get away from the idea that they have to use men's athletics and adopt sports better suited to their ability and needs. Athletics for women scorn the spirit of win at any cost and stand only for fair play. While girls are playing they are learning the spirit of unsellishness and loyalty to the teamg learning to give and take and learning to smile in the face of defeat. It takes the finest kind of independence and courage to be just, to be square, when a little unseen un- fair play might win the game and put the score in her favor. These qualities are just as essential in the education of girl as of the boy. Athletics tend to develop imagination, concentration, obe- dience, will power and self control. It is the girl who can play up and play the game that makes the best citizen and the best companion. The same qual- ities that make for success on the 2 J. Ji J ,: l ix hockey Field, the tennis court or in bas- k' .t xtkj ket ball make for success in life and the ,u L a x girl who has acquired them in the gym- '.g,gm. ' nasium or better still out on the ath- ' Q75- X35 .1 letic Field has acquired something of in- -,wq mg estimable value. -1- VL .fer-'f f fjist I -, Our Greatest Need f 1 2-,li By '2,.'.1':1:37p,'3::5iff:,g:f .5 .f--'- ' 5' -.3 n . af f xi a VZ! ' .y. l -1 HE GREATEST need of 'I - ' A . . W the University of Okla- M Q l. 331 ' homa is to have its needs ,314 , T' 5 a n d possibilities, i t s we 1' ' , ' ff - ' Q 55 M ,7 g achievements a n d 1 t s F, E:?QR?g- A shortcomings, known by -,Q the people of the state. I 2 - In the last analysis it is V limi- Ewa H QAEff .! . M local pride,closely bound iam' ii 7 ' ' i t ' 36 up with social and economic interests that stirs most human beings to effec tive action in the direction of better- ment. When the people of this state know' the pressing needs of our vigorous, growing University, they will do their utmost to supply those needsg they will no more be satisfied with poor and inadequate equipment on this campus than they would be to have their own children go dressed in rags and tatters. What the University Needs Most By Ray cmfnger, Professor afEnglish Hiazory ' A RIENDS of the Univer- sity of Oklahoma have I 1 often in the past felt the lf necessity of apologizing l' for certain conditions here due to the newness .,., . .... M., 1 of Oklahoma and its University. Time has 23 7' brought about marked improvement and the State and the University are now so much better de- veloped that apologies are no longer necessary except in one respect. The University needs room. It needs now at least two new buildings. Nine hun- dred students today occupy a space little larger than that occupied by six hundred in 1907. Of course, the present Administration Hall is a much better building than its predecessorg the present Engineering building is not to be compared with the wooden shops of 19075 and the Univer- sity equipment, in Science Hall and Library is better in every wayg but the student of today has but two -square feet of floor space or desk room where the student of 1907 had three. R The University needs a building con- taining a suitable auditorium. No one can feel any satisfaction in greeting a distinguished visitor in our present Q is 1 V A . . Mig' ff.. , M, , fr ' ,, , af K 1. t ,-.,, 2,45 , . ni ' 'all-' 'V 'P Q54-I ' , Tl-1 A A., 4 .-1.2 .f .V . , -,.. 'rftgit ws' 1- we ' 333241 L- tg, ,?f,vsl jux- E1. 1E'i'H T-lif 'i'?1 ', -' ,ts-If :JJ t P5 6. 5 to h ' ft I 4 i l ,F ff , . f 3 : ? ..