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

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CALENDER 1933-34 SEPTEMBER 4-Students return. 5-School opens. Convocation by the Rev. J. H. Whiteman of Evanston, Ill. 7-Reception for new students on the campus. 8-Old faculty ladies give new faculty ladies informal party. 15-All-school picnic at Ella Sharpe Park in Jackson. 20-Rat episode. For particulars ask Miss Matthewson. 21-Spring Arbor day of fast and prayer. 22-First Literary program of year in library. 25-Much anxiety. A Cappella tryouts. 30-Mr. Lewis Snyder, former member of Board of Trustees, dies suddenly. OCTOBER 3-Seniors and College Sophs combine and skip about 8:30 p. m. 4-Skippers return about 11 p. m. and are greeted warmly by juniors and College Freshmen in the gym. 6-Literary program. Mrs. Carrie Burritt, General President of the W. M. S. speaks. 17-Tennis. Dowley wins girls' singles by defeating B. Smith. 18-Open House. 20-Farwell dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Wells, of Pontiac, who assisted in building new boys' dorm. Z4-Etiquette talks. 27-Bats and witches! Halloween party held in the gym. 31-Revival begins. Bishop Griflith, evangel- ISI. NOVEMBER 1-More tennis-B. Andrews and Boice de- feat Lowell and Kelley in boys' doubles. 3-Dowley and Lowell lose mixed doubles to Justice and B. Andrews. Lowell beats Boice in boys, singles. 9-Young People's Regional Convention be- gins. Spring Arbor entertains over 200 guests. Misses Bessie Reid and Grace Murray, missionaries to China, and Bishop and Mrs. G. W. Griffith are speakers. Mrs. H. H. Winslow visits on the campus. 12-Revivals and Y. P. M. S. Convention end. A Cappella makes first appearance in chapel. 13-Bishop and Mrs. Griffith leave for Cali- fornia. I5-College Freshmen boys defeat the Junior Boys 4-3 in Soccer game. 16-junior and Freshman boys combine and beat Seniors and Sophomores in Soccor, 2-1. 17-Spring Arbor's first debate with North Adams here. Spring Arbor victorious, 3-0. 20-Seniors win Indoor game defeating H. S. Sophs 25-5. 23-Echo pictures are taken. Lots of tears shed over missed classes. Proctorls room- mate dies in his bed. Funeral service omitted on account of the disappearance of the corpse-a mouse. Soccer tournament won by College Sophs by defeating Col. Frosh. Senior Girls win Indoor tournament by defeating Juniors and Col. Sophs. 24--Violet Dodds takes first place in College Declam. Page Forty-two

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BOYS' BASKETBALL Basketball is one of the major sports at Spring Arbor in which practically everyone is in- terested. During the winter months basketball comes into its own and, although we do not par- ticipate in inter-scholastic games, our intra-mural games show real playing skill and perhaps more important, real sportsmanship. 5 Last year the College Freshman boys won the Championship. Again this year, they, though now College Sophomores, carried their banners to victory. LADIES' INDOOR Ladies indoor is one of the youngest sports which has been initiated. Perhaps that is the reason why it has not aroused as much interest as other athletics. As a good take off , the season is begun with games between the old and new girls, helping to break the ice and create a friendly spirit in all situations. The tournament has been won by the Seniors of the last two respectively. Fair play and co-operation are its outstanding qualities of edu cation. MEN'S INDOOR The season being too hot to start the annual soccer schedule, the gap was filled this year by a round of indoor. Each class entered an enthusiastic team. The final game was between the old rivals, College Freshman and High School Seniors. Two energetic teams walked out on the Held, both aspiring to win the trophy. Both played good but the Seniors triumphed. GIRLS' BASKETBALL As a result of the large number of skillful players who participate, the past two seasons of ladies' basketball has increased in excitement. The Juniors succeeded in winning the 1932-33 tournament after many hard games and persistent Hghting. It was hard to predict the outcome of the 1933-34 combat for the teams were evenly matched and steadily improving. The final game between the Seniors and College Freshmen was exceedingly exciting. Victory for the Col- lege Freshmen. SOCCER The 1933 soccer season started with a bang. Merlyn Voller, our athletic director, ar- ranged two tournaments. The first was the percentage and the last, the elimination. In the first tournament the Col. Freshmen and Col. Sophs were the two Sttongest teams. The elimina- tion tournament featured many exciting combats and the final struggle was between the Col. Frosh and Col. Sophs. The final game was a Hne example of good sportsmanship. The Col. Frosh were victorious. The 1934 tournament was won by the Col. Sophs . ATHLETICS Page Forty-one

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-French students have lively stamp steam- ing party in dining room. -A Cappella broadcast over WIBM, Jack- son, Michigan. Spring Arbor debate team goes to Britton, lose 2-3. -Noon. Thanksgiving vacation begins. -Dorm students who didn't go home have party at the Smith's. DECEMBER -Rev. H. D. F. Gafhn, former member of the Board of Trustees, preaches at the col- lege church. -Vacation ends. Students back. Time entirely too short. -Miss Matthewson brings greetings from Greenville College. -Home Economics Dept. renders program in library. -Praise service in chapel. -Another debate here. Homer team wins, 3-0. -Two Basketball games. Inside girls beat outside girls 25-16. College Sophomore boys defeat town boys 16-14. -Christmas program at Cross Sunday School in the afternoon. -Senior boys defeat 1-1. S. Sophs in Basket- ball game 22-21. -A Cappella sings in chapel. S. S. Christ- mas program given in the church in the evening. -Grade school program at the District 3-. 2-Commercial program-Miss Stone. 9... 14- 15- 23- 24- School. Proctor is Santa Claus. -Christmas breakfast in the dining room. Faculty kiddies are delighted. Vacation begins at 3:45. -Today all dorm students leave. Both dorms vacant. - 'Twas the night before Christmas. JANUARY -Happy New Year! The bells of S. A. ring the old year out and the new year in. -Students return to school. School begins again. -Paul Lawrence Dunbar Program given by Col. Eng. Dept. -Biology program-Prof. Aylard. FEBRUARY Friday afternoon-Elizabeth Laughlinis bridal shower in Mrs. Craig's Apt. Rev. 1-1. D. F. Gaffin, board member, dies. 12- 13-Rev. A. E. Lewis, evangelist from Cali- fornia, addressed chapel, also Mrs. G. W. Whiteman speaks on memory work. A Cappella sings for guests. Bro. Gaf1:m's funeral. School dismisses. Prof. Banks called to Iowa to attend his mother,s funeral. 22-Flint jr. Col. debate here with Burton Andrews, coach. Piano recital. Miss Matthewson entertains Col. Sophs. at Valentine dinner in English room. CALENDER 1933-34 . .Page Forty three