Spring Arbor University - Echo Yearbook (Spring Arbor, MI)

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION The importance of physical education for the masses is gradually being recognized by leading school and state officials. There are evident educational benefits which come to those who participate in the various competitive sports. The desire of educators is to distribute these opportunities to the largest number possible. This can only be done through a carefully organized and enthusiastically promoted program of intramural athletics. Intcrscholastic contests have many benefits to the school and players, but too often, close rivalries cause superintendents and coaches to lose sight of the highest good of boys and girls, and the work becomes undesirable. The interference of enthusiastic and well-meaning townspeople often takes contests out of the control of school officers. Such difficulties can be successfully handled by the sponsors of an intramural program. William H. Bristow and Charles D. Vibberts, in the Journal of Health and Physical Education for November, 1931, stated, The physical education program should include: Provision for participation in a wide range of physical education activities which offer opportunities for (a) training in social relationships, (b) the development of mental capacities, (c) enrichment of emotional experiences and the learning of emotional control, (d) the development of neuromuscular skills, (e) the development of interests and skill in activities which may be used in leisure time.” Rollin' T. Banks. BASKETBALL The comparatively new gymnasium has been almost in danger of being shaken down due to the excited cheering that took place at the thrilling games played during the past basketball season. The boys' teams were quite evenly matched, the only outstanding team being the Seniors, who defeated the College Freshmen to win the championship. The thrills were not all afforded by the men’s teams, however. The ladies turned out five good teams, each one with its own particular merits, so that the majority of the girls’ games were interesting. Probably the most exciting contests, however, were those between the Senior and College Freshmen girls. It is to be noted that these two teams were so evenly matched that neither was able to defeat the other twice in succession. The College Freshmen girls held the vantage point, therefore, when they wrenched the first of the final tourney games from the Seniors, and finally became the champions. We arc all sure that the excellent refereeing went to make each game in every league a success, ond we feel that credit is due to our officials. Rosamond E. Gregory. ! me Flflii-nine

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TENNIS Tennis is one of the most enjoyed games on our campus. More students and faculty members participate in this sport than in any other carried on in Spring Arbor. The two courts that we have are constantly busy as long as there is day light or any hopes of playing a good game. The school tennis tournament was held last fall. The matches were close and were great to watch, ft just happened that yours truly” came out victor in the men's singles. Burton Rensberry and Herbert Hazcldine took the doubles, and Herbert with Lorraine Dowley came out on top in the mixed doubles. The courts are being redecorated this year with new back stops. The Senior Class of 32 are responsible for this. I am sure the tennis sports are grateful to all those who have made this a possibility. Calvin Kiffer. SOCCER Listen! A shrill sound is heard as Prof. Banks blows his whistle, and the Soccer season is started off with a bang. The games this season were ones of real Soccer science. More skill and good common sense were displayed than ever before. However, there was one class that seemed to have the percentage tournament without a defeat, a clear record that showed no points scored against them. The final tournament was somewhat different. The College Freshmen came up through to the finals with one determination in mind, and that was to crush the Seniors. The first game the Seniors won by a margin of 2 to 1. The second game was more exciting, and the College team won by a score of 3 to 2. Then came the big game. It started one afternoon at 3:16 and lasted until dark. The score at the end of the regular playing time was 0 to 0. An overtime quarter was played and ended in a tie of one all. Another overtime period was played and the score remained the same. The crowd was getting hysterical and the daylight was fast slipping out during the final third overtime quarter. A flourish of fast skirmishes and a dark night put the 2nd. point through for the Seniors, and the game was over, the Championship won. and the hardest fought soccer game went down in the History of 327 Merwin Hicks. SPRING ATHLETICS The spring sports, volley ball, baseball, and track, have been enjoyed by all. A volley ball tournament was held for the first time in Spring Arbor. The College Sophomores, displaying a fine brand of ball went through the percentage tournament without losing a set. The College Freshmen then won the elimination tournament and the right to play the College Sophomores for the Championship. But the Sophomores proved to be the better team, winning the championship in two sets. Baseball is just now getting under way. No team has as yet won the percentage tournament. At present it looks as if the Seniors and the two college teams will have to fight it out for the championship. Track, always popular in Spring Arbor, is being hailed with much enthusiasm. There have been two dual track meets held, the Freshmen winning from the Sophomores in the first one, and the Seniors Taking the College Freshmen in” in the second. We arc looking forward to the all-school track meet, which is to be held in a few days. Homer F. Cunningham, 1 '«( • Sixty-one