Salinas Junior College - La Reata Yearbook (Salinas, CA)

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ly U Jj] £ D ' S j P D xi 7 S Twenty-four girls enjoyed archery in classes held September 1 to December 6, 1937. Although handicapped by lack of equipment, the sport created much interest for the participants. Two classes, limited to twelve each, were open to girls who decided instruction in drawing the bow and hitting the bulls-eyes. Volleyball season was immediately suc- ceeded by basketball, the game of bounce, pass, pivot, juggle and shoot. Basketball re- quires skillful technique, ease and grace of movement, springy action and alertness at all times. Coordination in every part of the body is needed to play this thrilling and most loved indoor game. Because it is the most popular indoor sport, basketball brought many peppy, wide-awake girls to the gym, after-school and also at the noon hour. One, two, three, four; one, two, three, four, counted more than one-half of the girls in school as they learned the graceful H art of modern dancing. To be graceful one must be limber and have perfect muscular coordination. All types of exercises and drills are given to accomplish this. Why the girls even learn how to fall gracefully! After many weeks of persistent practice their year ' s work was climaxed by a superb dance program. MODERN DANCING PKRCUSSION GROUP

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MJ D ill £ il ' i) S P D Ji T S This year saw the introduction of the Women ' s Athletic Association to SaHnas Junior College. Founded by a group of girls interested in sports, this organization has grown rapidly. The girls who have the honor of first holding office for the W.A.A. in this college are: President, Elsie Tamagni ; Vice-Presi- dent, Flora Panziera ; Secretary, Dorothy Fullride; Treasurer, Ruth Grove. These officers called the first meeting to order on February 16, 1938. This meetmg was devoted to discussion and adoption of a proposed constitution. At the following meetmg, an awards system was worked out to suit the purposes of the new body. This year, girl ' s soccer had a disappoint- ingly small turn-out for a sport that has always been considered major, i-lowever, quality made up for quantity, as the few who played were very enthusiastic and apt. A few weeks were spent in class learnmg the fundamentals of the sport. Volleyball is sometimes thought of as a ' snap game. But persons of that opinion would soon change their minds if they ever faced one of those cannon ball services that some of the girls have developed. The thrill of the game and the desire to obtain W. A. A. points accounted for the large turnout for after-school volleyball. The contest between the freshmen girls and the sophomore girls resulted in a glorious victory for the latter.

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Ul !) if] 5 j) ' j jP D lir s Looking back over 1938, the night of May fifth stands out as the peak in girls ' activi- ties. The dance program was presented by over fifty girls at Washington school. The graceful ease with which a variety of inter- esting dances were presented crowed the program as another great success in our already successful year. BASKETBALL In Badminton classes for girls were held from April 18 to the end of the semester. Funda- mentals were taught twice a week by Miss Hutchinson. Sixteen girls have taken advan- tage of the opportunity to learn this exciting new game. New badminton equipment has been purchased to take care of the demand. A beautifully placed shot, a smash, or a driving service will win the spontaneous applause of even those who know httle or nothing about tennis. Accuracy, speed, and grace are all attributes of the tennis player. Many have become conscious of this and there has been an enthusiastic tennis class. Golf, the game for old and young, has been very popular in the junior college. Pre- cisino, grace and poise are gained by its devo- tees, as well as an increased measure of good health. Add to this, the thrill of birdies, or perhaps a hole-in-one, and there is the mak- ing of a lifetime follower of the ancient game. I I