Salisbury University - Evergreen Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

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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

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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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SOCIAL ROOM FIREPLACE IN SUMMER CHARM, GRACE and dignity reign over our beautiful Social Room. Whether there ' s a fire blazing on the hearth, or a lazy sum¬ mer ' s breeze drifting in and out the cozy beau corners, the friendly atmosphere is unchanged. It is refreshing to go down on Wednesday afternoons for a cup of tea and a few dainty cookies. Over teacups one finds it easy to chat with faculty mem¬ bers and students, to forget for a short time some of life ' s pressing problems. Or perchance there are a few minutes when you like to get away from everyone and revel in solitude. If that is true, then there in no place more beckoning or peaceful than the Social Room. Though it is one of the loveliest rooms, it is also the busiest. Children from the Campus School, or members of college art classes find many interesting things to draw, paint or sketch. Clubs and organiza¬ tions often choose it for a meeting place. When there ' s a senior class receiving in¬ struction in Community Singing, then BEWARE! These would-be conductors group themselves around the piano. Though the war has altered and in some instances completely abolished the tradi¬ tional Christmas celebrations in places not too far distant from our own portals, we did not give up our beloved candlelight service. As the students, faculty, and friends gathered in the Social Room for this impressive ceremony, they realized more than ever what the Spirit of S.T.C. had come to mean since its inauguration in 1925. Another of our customs which has not changed during these chaotic times is the Sunday evening vesper hour. At six o ' clock the students and teachers come together to enjoy the fellowship of wor¬ ship. The dignity of this exguisitely fur¬ nished room is in harmony with the rever¬ ent attitude of the assembled group. The spaciousness of the Social Room lends itself to many informal receptions for new faculty members and out-of-town visitors. After one of the Salisbury Co¬ operative Association Concerts, the faculty entertained in honor of Mr. Robert Weede, celebrated baritone of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Another reception was held for the outstanding musician, Mrs. Dorothy lohnstone Baseler, a harpist from Philadelphia, who was sponsored by the Wicomico Woman ' s Club. Again, an after dinner coffee was given for one of our most interesting guests, Count de Ghiza, formerly of Russia. Indeed, our Social Room furnishes a beautiful and appropriate setting for for¬ mal or informal affairs. “MUSIC HATH CHARMS” 27