Our Lady of the Lake Seminary - Spire Yearbook (Syracuse, IN)

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Softball After months of snow and ice the students gladly welcome Spring, for it means that the softball season is again here. After a few weeks of warming up the muscles, which have been dormant during the winter months, intramural teams are drawn up in two divi- sionsg major for the older fellows, minor for the younger. 'The competition is keen and gives every participant a fine opportunity to develop sportsmanship. Football Football is a game for cooler weather, but it seems that it's never too cold for some sports-minded fellows around here. Occasion- ally the game is played in mid-winter on a snow-white turf. Brawn and height may be helpful in this game but strategy is usually more advantag- eous in gaining the victories. As in other sports, alertness and clear thinking bring one to the peak of greatnessg this is also true ot' football. Volley Ball One of the sports which thrives at Our .Lady of the Lake during every season, ex- cluding winter, is volley-ball. From Sep- tember to November and from April to June this sport ranks among the most appealing. At every available opportunity during these seasons there' is a scurry to the volley- ball courts, for this sport is enjoyed by the older as well as the younger groups. Basket Ball To a portion of basketball rules add a dash of blocking, a bit of elbow, and a gar- nish of clinging, then blend with plenty of spirit until a smooth mixture results. There you have basketball on the outdoor court, which is interrupted only by winter's snows. Page .JG

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Major League Champs: Keith Hosey, Dill Spranger, Al Smith, Bob Coyne, Bill Tremper. Intramurals 'The fellows who did not measure up to the expert style of the Varsity, or who needed more experience to make it, gained this experience in the intramural league. 'The intramural teams were divided into two leagues: major and minor. Both leagues played an average of six games before the double elimination tournament. Minor League Champs: J. O'Bryan, T. Schwartz, S. Scheets, A. Vachon, D. Swisher, P. Fletcher, Front: A. Zeller. Pzigw- 53

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Ping Pong Again this year, ping pong was the craze, especially during the cold weather. Rivalled only by Canasta, it hit its high during the tournaments. The participants numbered ninety this year, including both pros and those who were just learning to lift a pad- die. Pool When inclement weather prevents partici- pation in outdoor activities, recreational en- thusiasm finds an outlet for many of the fellows in pool and billiards. The two tables, located in the outer recreation room, are constantly surrounded by avid sharks dur- ing free time. Yet, these tables bear well the near suffocation and hard use, serving their purpose of spreading happiness at the times most conducive to malcontent. Swimming Almost as soon as the ice melts, some of the fellows dare the icy waters of Lake Wa- wasee. Although not everyone belongs to this Polar Bear Club, it isn't long before they join in the aquatic maneuvers. Accord- ing to their individual tastes our fellows are found in the water from the early days of May till the latter part of October. Ice Skating Winter is ordinarily a time of hibernation, but for us it is a time of great activity, es- pecially when there is plenty of ice. Skating, fishing and winter games are all good relaxations, but the focal point of all activities is the vv'inter Carnival. With flashing skates, blowing whistles and click- ing cameras, this is really a spectacle to be- hold. lt is also a great day for those lucky few who gain the skating championships.