Webster University - Lauretanum Yearbook (Webster Groves, MO)

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sims Bring on the sportsl Keep the interest keen and no one could stop a Web- ster sports lover. The Athletic De- partment is one of the most important divisions ot the school. To feel free to idle time in the gym and on the campus, creeps into the veins of a number of the students. lt is not Work to appear in gym class, as in other classes. Physical development is most necessary for everyone. Along with the bringing of the sports comes the bringing ot competition. All play is fair and is deeply en- couraged.

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First Row-R. Savage, T, Buckler, Captain R Hoing Second Row-V. Coad, I. Pickel, C. Klorer, B Vette M F Walsh VULLEY BALL With volley-ball begins the sports year at Webster. The girls turn out with plenty of pep and enthusiasm for this popular game. Fingers fairly itch to get the ball and start hitting it back and forth across the net. Practices are hilarious with muchfjoking and friendly com- petition. Harmless accidents contribute to the fun of the game. However, when November comes around a serious- ness begins to creep in, for the inter-class tournament is fast approaching. Now each class practices strenuously be- cause to win this tournament is a much coveted honor. This year the freshmen and sophomores joined forces to play the juniors on the nineteenth of November. In spite of the strong competition the upper-class students were suc- cessful in defeating the freshman-sophomore team. The juniors then turned their efforts toward overcoming the seniors. They won from their senior opponents in a game played on November twenty-third by a score of 18 to 15. i92l