University of Wisconsin Stout - Tower Yearbook (Menomonie, WI)

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The Stout Bluedevils participate in conference football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, track, tennis, and golf IL 0 Whether one is a participant or a fan, sports are an important part of college because athletic events give entertainment, variety and add spirit to the col- lege studentis social life. Stoutis athletic program includes football, basketball, wrestling, track, tennis, golf, and baseball. As a member of the Wisconsin State College Conference, the Stout Bluedevils play all the Wisf consin State Colleges, and the keen competition be- tween these schools makes every game exciting. Cheering for the Blue and White, the students folf low closely the results of every Stout game, and this competitive spirit stimulated by athletic events adds spice to every Stout studentis college life. Win, lose, or draw Stout students always back their team to the last minute of play. 19

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ju elm... The game room, located in the Student Center, is always busy with students enjoying billards and playing ping pong Bowling and other activities develop sportsmanship and individual skills which remain in later life The athletic program at Stout State College ex- ists because of the contributions it makes to the total educational program. lt is important to have a pro- gram of activities for those students who do not par- ticipate in intercollegiate sportsg therefore, a varied program in intramural sports is offered for the men, and the Womenis Recreation Association sponsors a similar program for the women. The Rifle Club, the Ski Club, and the Archery Club offer ample op- portunities for all students who are interested in other active sports. As freshmen, all men students receive physical education which consists of all sports, including swimming. The women students at Stout participate in two years of physical education classes which in- clude badminton, bowling, volleyball, swimming, and many other sports. Students have enjoyed and benefited from the fine intramural program existing over the past years. 18

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jv2lauQ, At teas sponsored by various organizations on campus, Stout students learn to be gracious hostesses, hosts, and guests Membership in professional and honorary organizations is a valuable learning experience 20 The attitudes and standards which stu- dents set for themselves While attending colf lege will influence them for the rest of their lives. Because the college recognizes the im- portance of developing high standards, or' ganizations have been functioning for just that purpose. Home Economics and lndus- trial Education both have their professional groups to which it is a high honor to belong. Through many church groups on campus the student also grows spiritually with his classmates. Yearly, the campus participates in Religious Emphasis Week When all groups plan the religious program. Ar Stout students receive a balanced education which will enable them to be teachers and leaders throughout the country in the coming years.