Linden Hall School - Leaves Yearbook (Lititz, PA)

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LINDEN HALL fortunate in having a Hockey Field on its own campus as nearly per' fect as money and effort can produce. A close rival of Hockey in the interest of the girls is Basket Ball. When cold weather comes the interest of the students turns to this sport. Here again Linden Hall girls are fortunate in that the large Gymnasium affords an excellent Basket Ball floor upon which they may get all the thrills and develop the ine qualities of physique and mind and character that this sport fosters. How often during the Winter months the gym rings with the wild cheers and the enthusiastic shouts of the student body as some interfclass or Blue and White game or a game with some closelyfmatched outside rival is in progress. What tense moments there are when victory hangs in the balance, and what rejoicing when the final score spells victory. All this is a vital part of the colorful, happy, wholesome life of the school. Tennis, necessarily less spectacular than Hockey and Basket Ball, none the less holds a high place. The battle of skill between two or four opponents also has its tense moments of interest, especial' ly when a tournament brings out the ,student body as spectators and a hardffought battle is in progress between evenlyfmatched contestants to decide the championship. Indeed, there are few days during the Tennis season when all six courts which constitute the Linden Hall equipment along this line are not occupied by happy girls eager to develop their skill and to enjoy the thrills and pleasures which this fine game affords. Swimming occupies a place of its own and probably has a larger number of devotees than any other sport. It is safe to say that not a single day passes during the school term that the splash of Water and shouts of glee may not be heard in the vicinity of the pool. And times there are when the pool is the center of the intense interest of the entire school, when water sports are in progress or when a swim' ming meet is being staged. Unquestionably the beautiful white tiled pool with its bluest of blue water kept fresh and sanitary by daily iltration contributes much to the health and joy of the student body. And what shall be said of horseback riding, that prince of sports? What can contribute so much of pleasure and of health as a swift canter on a brisk October day through the beautiful country? fPage Fourteenl

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LINDEN HALL Students at Play The value of recreation is fully recognized at Linden Hall. Every form of recreational activity that will benefit a girl and give zest to her work has a recognized place on the school program. Athletic Sports are to the fore. No expense has been spared to provide superior facilities along this line. All the major sports are represented. The school does not seek to develop a few crack athletes to win laurels for the school in interschool contests. Rather is it our policy that every single girl shall have the opportunity to engage in those sports which appeal to her and to derive from them the utmost benefit. The sports at Linden Hall are conducted not for the few, but for the many. To enhance interest and bring into play a wholesome spirit of rivalry, the school is, for Athletic purposes, divided into two groups, the Blues and the Whites. Each group is represented by a first and second team in each of the various sports. A record is kept of the points won in each contest and at the end of the season a banner is awarded to the side having gained the greatest number of points. In consequence, there is keen interest and happy rivalry in all sports. In addition to the Blue and White teams are the various class teams and also the Varsity teams, which latter occasionally engage in friendly contest with teams representing other schools. This plan, while working for the benefit of the many whom it interests in the sports, also, but incidentally, develops teams able to compete successfully with representatives from other schools. Many notable victories have been won in recent years by the Varsity teams in contest with schools having a much larger student body to provide their athletic material. Hockey is one of the major sports that has won for itself an important place in the interest of Linden Hall girls. It is deservedly po ular for it engages a large number of players out in the open. It calls for quick action, and strenuous effort. It is a game tense with interest for participants and spectators. Those who engage in it reap great rewards in physical vigor, mental alertness, and fine self' control. Who will ever forget the hours between 36' spent on the Hockey Field as participants or eager watchers? Linden Hall is ' lPage Tbirteenj

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LINDEN HALL Who will ever forget the delightful early moming rides up into the mountains, with breakfast served at the brookside? Here the noble sport may be enjoyed to the fullest, for Linden Hall maintains its own stables and the coimtry abounds in beautiful and everfchanging scenery. Interesting Student Activities Lighter forms of recreation also receive full recognition at Lin' den Hall. Two large rooms centrally located are dedicated to social ac' tivities and are known as Social Hall. Furnished and decorated under the direction of a student committee, the Hall truly represents the taste of the girls themselves and provides an appropriate setting for their social activities. Here they gather during the noon and evening hours set apart for recreation and engage in various pastime. Those who wish to dance find the opportunity each evening on the Gym floor, where an electricallyfoperated Orthophonic Vic' trola is ever ready to provide the musical accompaniment. Teas, formal dances, parties, all play their part in the busy, happy life of the girls. Frequent and various social events, formal and informal, not only meet the girl's innate desire for a good time, but they also pref pare her to take her place in the social sphere that is to be hers later. A Literary Society oflicered and conducted by the students holds bifweekly meetings, which afford splendid opportunity for the cultivation of the gift of public speaking, recitation, etc. Stu' dent and faculty critics offer constructive criticism and add to the helpfulness of the meeting. A school paper is issued at stated times by a staff composed of and elected by the girls. All are given an opportunity to contribute to its columns. Many a girl thus discovers unexpected talents and Ends welcome opportunities for their development. The business management of the paper provides line training for those elected to this responsibility. . Dramatics play an important role ,in the school life. Frequent plays and entertainments are given, either by the girls who are doing special work in the department or by representatives of the different p l:Page Fifteenj