Salisbury University - Evergreen Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

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AT JOHNSON’S LAKE: Wanex, Murphy, Schmick, Pittman, M. J. Wood, Noble, B. Wood. S-P-L-A-S-H-! As the first water enthusiast plunged into Johnson ' s Lake, a new course was added to S.T.C. ' s curriculum—swim¬ ming! Many of the college students, grateful for this opportunity for gaining aquatic skill, selected swimming as their special¬ ized sport for the Summer Session. Ath¬ letic bodies glistened beneath the hot summer sun as the more advanced swim¬ mers were taught life-saving by a qualified Red Cross director. Learning the proper ' ' approaches, ' ' how to level off, break holds and carry the victim became one of life ' s important duties. Everywhere, one could see earnest S.T.C. ' ers diligently practicing the Cross Chest Carry, the Hair Carry, or the Tired Swimmer ' s Carry. Upon the successful completion of their tests, these participants received certifi¬ cates of merit, proclaiming them to be qualified life savers and instructors in swimming: Dot Wanex, Dick Williams, Tom Flowers, Mary M. Troy. The less proficient, but none-the-less en¬ thusiastic students met Miss Helen Jamart at the Municipal Park each afternoon. The rudiments of strokes, movement, and form were discussed, practised and soon performed. At the conslusion of this ten weeks of sport, tanned and healthy stu¬ dents recalled hours of relaxation and pleasure. 25

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HOT WEATHER and the urge to go swimmin ' didn ' t interfere at all in the summer sports program. Softball was fore¬ most in the thoughts of all the sports- minded. Our girls found worthy opponents in the Telephone Company team. And the week¬ ly Wednesday-night games were enthusi¬ astically hailed by the student body. The ten weeks series of games terminated with S.T.C. the winner. Never will any of us forget Cropper ' s hard hits, Dottie ' s home runs, and the sportsmanship and team¬ work displayed by the entire team. There was plenty of fun for everyone. What about the picnics? Of course, we can never forget them. Watermelon pic¬ nics, hot dog roasts, and all sorts of good times were prepared by the A.A. (in col¬ laboration with Miss Ruth”). The last game found the Telephone Girls as hosts to S.T.C. ' ers at a picnic in the Muni¬ cipal Park. We ' re all looking forward to another summer of softball and fun. WOMEN’S SOFTBALL TEAIYI ■ Seated —Insley, Trice, Schmick, Wanex, M. Marshall, Nock. ‘ Standing —Lynch, Hutson, Hearne, Troy, R. Cropper, R. Callahan. 24

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PHYSICAL FITNESS FIRST, last and al¬ ways was the theme of the men for the year. Since college for the majority was only preparatory course for some branch of the armed services, athletics meant much to further health. Calisthenics, push¬ ups, horizontal bar work, track and sports kept mind and body alert. When the men were called, they had no fear of being un¬ prepared. And, too, group sports taught cooperation, teamwork, and development. Men from various parts of the shore work¬ ed faithfully together. Although the soccer eleven did not bring too many laurels, the basketball guint made a much better showing. Everyone remembers Schallon ' s baskets and Long ' s excellent playing. In the limelight, too, were Marion Smith, Jimmy Webster, and Bill Wimbrow. ALL OUT for soccer practice tomorrow at three! shouted Goldy Tyler in dismis¬ sing the soccer sguad. State Trooper Tyler, a former S.T.C. student and athlete, as¬ sisted Athletic Director Helen Jamart in training the men. When tomorrow came, every man was present. Since there was such a small number of men, the desire to make the team and do S.T.C. due justice was greater than usual. The team was soon whipped into shape, and the first opponent of the season, Mardela High, met the men on home ground. The score was 4-0, with Mardela High on the long end. On the return visit the score was tied. In spite of the excellent teamwork of Bud Hammer, Charlie Laws, Johnny Long, and Charlie Hemming, the sguad just didn ' t seem to be on the winning side yet. The game with Crisfield brought our first victory. When the team went to Crisfield (followed by two carloads of ardent ad¬ mirers) they were defeated 11 to 3. Even though the field was moved to drier land, it didn ' t seem to be a winning day. Dur¬ ing its season, the team wasn ' t too success¬ ful. At the same time, men who had never played before, learned teamwork in its most challenging form. SOCCER TEAM : Kneeling —Schallon, Laws, Hemming, Harrington, Mil- bourne, Webster. Standing —Holloway, Callaway, Ham¬ mer, Lipow, M. Smith, G. Brown, Shockley, J. Long. 26