Centenary College of Louisiana - Yoncopin Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

Page 28 text:

Physical Education A complete, comprehensive, and beneficial program of physical education without undue emphasis on competitive sports has given Centenary an enviable place in college ranks. Modern edu- cational needs are foremost in the aims of the executives, and a varied program suitable to the needs and desires of the entire student body is available, offering beneficial instruction to those who major in this department. Archery has been revived as a favorite campus sport for mild days out of doors. Basketball in the cavernous gymnasium is not only a health builder but affords keen competition to the participants. Beautiful bridle paths offer pleasurable activity for many. The $150,000 gymnasium given the college by Mr. Arch Haynes, houses sepa- rate departments for both men and women and is the center of athletic activity at Centenary.

Page 27 text:

Psychology: With an ever increas- ing demand for psychologists, and the increased use of psychology in commercial fields as well as the older uses in education, Centen- ary, in keeping abreast of all strong educational trends, has made definite moves to keep this department one of the strongest in the college. Dr. F. S. Rankin, Head of the Department, has incorporated into his courses the most advanced methods obtainable in order to arouse the interest of students as well as improve the study of psychology. Standard tests for career selection, aptitude and many other phases of work in Centenary ' s department rank with the best in the field. An Early Building: The Arts Building, housing the main li- brary, the executive offices and some of the class rooms, was the first building com- pleted under the ex- pansion program launched by the re- vered late Dr. Geo. S. Sexton.

Page 29 text:

At Centenary Some girls prefer their two years of required physical education to be more on the fun side, and accordingly take dancing lessons, while others prefer a fast game of ping-pong. In the men ' s division, the exercise is usually a bit more strenuous, some join- ing the collegiate teams in their activities at the stadium, which is located only a few yards from the front door of the gymnasium. In the gym complete equipment for all phases of physical train- ing work are available. The weights, bars and tumbling mats are always in use. Baseball and softball games with commercial teams from Shreveport afford not only physical development for the player, but also interesting spectacles for observers. The Physical Education staff includes Mrs. Bryant David- son, in charge of the wom- en ' s activities; Elmer Smith, Tom Cobb, and the Head Coach and Director of the men ' s division, Curtis Parker.