Alma College - Scotsman Yearbook (Alma, MI)

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Bowling y Included among the college festivities honoring Christmas was the caroling done by various groups of students. They visited many homes and hospitals. The carolers arrived at the Masonic Home to find a fine reception had been prepared for them. They were shown through the Home and treated with refreshments. The Yuletide spirit couldn't have been more beautifully expressed than through the harmonious singing of the students. After vacation, volleyball and basketball became the popular gym games. Thursday nights basketball practice was open to all the girls. Several times the Riverdale high school team, under the direction of Miss Betty Dougherty, competed with the college women in practice games. Particularly outstanding among the freshmen was Beverly Smith. Bowling was one of the most popular pastimes this year. Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Alma Recreation Bowling Center, special rates were given to students of the college. Carol Paterson, with her score of 185, was high among the girls, while Rea Rae Smith also consistently bowled a high score. Winter sports, in general consisted of hikes, sledding, skating, while badminton held first place among the indoor sports. When Alma won the MIAA championship in basketball, a holiday from classes was declared for the day. In the morning the gym was open for recreation, including basketball, volleyball, and badminton. ln the afternoon, a dance was held in the chapel recreation room. Ralph Brown led those present in cheering and singing, while Andy Edgerton made some records of the affair. Refreshments were also served. The day was climaxed by a basketball game with Central State in the gym that night. 67

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WOMEN'S SPORTS Physical fitness is especially a requirement for participation in the war effort. Due to this fact, women's sports have taken on added significance. Field hockey was the first of the sports played in the freshman gym classes under the direction of Miss Jean Smith and Miss Marguerite Hale, the two women's athletic instructors. Each Monday and Wednesday at four o'clock a game was organized between the sophomores and the freshmen. Toward the end of the season the boys, including a large representation from the football squad, competed with the girls in a hectic game. On October ll, a group went to Albion for the annual fall playday of the schools in the MIAA. Teams were made up of the representatives of all the schools present. Throughout the morning and after lunch the girls played basketball, softball, hockey, and soccer baseball. The annual fall picnic sponsored by the W.A.A. was a hike to Turck's Park. All the college women participated. Vic prepared an outdoor lunch which was eaten around the camp-fire. After a meeting at which the offiers were introdued, the gathering broke up. The upperclassmen then treated their little sister to the movies. Two roller skating parties, on December 6 and February 5, furnished variety in campus entertainment. Buses furnished the necessary transportation to the Crystal Lake Roller Rink. Volley Ball

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When spring came, tennis and softball were uppermost in the world of women's sports. Softball was played in the gym classes and on every Monday and Wednesday night. The tennis courts were constantly occupied. Balls were watched with eagle eyes since they were on the priority listing. On May 8 and 9 the annual MIAA Women's tennis tournament was held with Olivet as the host school. Golf was greeted with great enthusiasm by its devotees. Bert Katzenmeyer gave lessons to both the follows and girls who were interested in bettering their game. At Kalamazoo College a meeting was held of athletic representatives from many Michigan colleges. Those representing Alma at the meeting were Shirley Wenger, Betty Pecsenye, and Miss Jean Smith. Problems concerning W.A.A. and general sports activities were discussed. Social dancing classes for beginners and advanced students were held throughout the year under the direction of Miss Smith. They met every second and fourth Thurs- day night in the month. Folk dancing was studied under Miss Hale in the freshmen classes. The girls practiced various polkas and American folk steps. Another type of dancing was the ryhthmic modern dance class taught by Miss Smith. Here the girls were taught grace and poise as well as learning how to limber their muscles. Co-recreation has played an important part in the enjoyable sports activities for the students. Throughout the year on weekend nights, the gymnasium has been open to those who wished to participate in various sports. Badminton and volleyball were ex- tremely popular, and occasionally there was dancing. TTTBEIETIEII