TIWILSDAY, SEPTEMBlER 16, 1948 THE MIC '141t2AT JiAITV - AA&XXYCi11 "t&111 A ar-ca arau aaa, . r aa ,. aaa Ytlr Yti1L 1' a aa 11L N a Yw Women S Athletic Association Promotes Clubs for Sports Fans Gwen Sperlich Elected President Of .18 Rotivitie Interhouse Group Singing Competition Offered at Annual Lantern Night in May; Participation Cup To Be Given at Event WfIf Is Open To Rhl Women From Entrance To Graduation "Fun and fitness" is the aim of the Women's Athletic Association which directs 18 clubs and spon- sors rec rallies, Lantern Night and interhouse tournaments through- out the year. Headed by Gwen Sperlich, the WAA is open to all women on campus and offers students the opportunity to spend their leisure hours playing archery, tennis, bad- minton, baseball, hockey, softball, table tennis, dancing, riding, fenc- ing and ice-skating. Executive Board Members of the executive board assisting Miss Sperlich are: Rose- marie Schoetz, vice - president; Betsy Bousefield, secretary; Mar- garet Frostic, intramural man- ager; Betty Cole, AFCW; Ruth 1 WAA Seeks, 100 Percent Participation The WAA will strive again this year for 100 per cent participation in sports by all women on campus. When a woman joins a house team, goes out for an individual sport or joins a sports club her participation is recorded for her house. Points are given for team membership, club membership and campus tournament partici- pation. Additional points are awarded for winning tournaments, team or individual, and all of these points go on the house re- cord. To have 100 per cent participa- tion a house must have each wo- man who is a member of the group participate in two sports during the school year. It is possible to take part in more than two sports and thus accumulate additional. points and have more than 100 per cent participation. During orientation freshman and transfers will be introduced to the WAA and will be able to talk to the club managers about their plans in the athletic linie. Ann Hansen, participation; Jan Oliver, dormitory manager; Helen Hubbard, sorority manager; Mar- garet MacDougall, League house manager; Cynthia Finn, general publicity; and Mary Ann Harris, Daily publicity. Continuing the year's program, the WAA will sponsor two Sports Nights, each open to the entire campus. Stags or couples may play volleyball, badminton, ping pong,' quoits, bridge and shuffleboard or participate in either old-fash- ioned square dancing or modern ballroom dancing. In the winter, these rec rallies are held in Bar- bour-Waterman Gymnasium. Tournaments Interhouse tournaments are also carried out during the year. Each house enters teams in the volley- ball, basketball and softball tour- naments. Volleyball and basket- ball games will begin during the fall and the baseball during the spring. The house which has the high- est participation in athletics will be awarded a Participation Cup at Lantern Night, held in May. Scores are based on the percentage of individual and team sport par- ticipation for each house and on the success which teams and indi- viduals have had in interhouse competition. Lantern Night is an annual sing contest preceded by .a line of march with seniors dressed in caps and gowns and flanked on each side by undergraduate wom- en. Twenty-three groups partici- pated in the song contest in this past year. Club Heads Heads of the WAA sports clubs are: Beverly Hawes, archery; Nancy Somers, badminton; Inez Miller, ballet; Jeri Mulson, bas- ketball; Virginia Correll, bowling; Marian Robinson, fencing; Buffy, golf; Barbara McCready, hockey; .Ruth Ann South, ice skating; Priscilla Ball, lacrosse; Edith Dan- iels, modern dance; Sue Robinson, outing; Zola Shipman, rifle; Libby Rensford, Michifish; Marion Sel- don, softball; Janet Marshall, table tennis; and Barbara Rey- nolds, tennis. The Women's Athletic Associa- tion is open to every woman on campus from the time she enrolls as a freshman until she steps down with- her diploma. There are eighteen sports clubs and four all-campus tournaments. The clubs may be joined individu- ally by any girl who so desires, the tournaments are run on a house basis, or a zone basis if a student lives in a league house. Projects Each spring WAA stages a cam- pus-wide project. For the past two years it has been a carnival, Mich- igras. Through petitioning, a cen- tral committee of men and women students are selected to plan and execute the carnival. Houses that are interested submit ideas for booths of chance, shows, refresh- ment and other entertainment booths to the committee. A large number of these are chosen and these houses prepare and run their booth for the two nights which Michigras is held. Lantern Night Each spring all the women's houses on campus enter a group of 30 women from that residence to compete in a WAA sponsored sing. An award is given to the house which does the best job. Preceding the sing at Hill Audi- torium, senior women in their caps and gowns are escorted by under- classmen in a parade or line of march from Angell Hall, around the campus square to the audi- 1 torium. The Participation Cup is given on Lantern Night to the residence with the highest participation in athletics. A point system has been worked out which awards club membership, tournament partici- pation, and winning in computing the award of this cup. A certifi- cate is given to the dorm, league house, and sorority with the great- est number of points in their di- vision. * * * Tournaments A volleyball, basketball, and softball tournament are run by WAA in which houses may enter one or more teams. Team mem- bers need not be skilled to com- pete. The tournament follows a ladder elimination to the playoff for championship. There is also a ping pong tour- nament originating in the houses and being played off on a campus wide scale, a tennis tournament, a badminton tournament, a swim- ming meet, and various tourna- ments within the clubs in which interested houses and students may participate. * * * During orientation week-Thurs- day, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. at Rackham Amphitheatre WAA will present a fashion show for freshmen women. At this time the WAA board will model clothes for a typical Michi- gan Weekend and those clothes appropriate for participation in the various sport activities offered by WAA. Freshman women at- tending the show will have an op- portunity to talk with club mem- bers about the various sports and sign up for club membership. Intramural Managers Meetings Every house on campus has an athletic manager. She, by attend- ing the athletic managers meet- ings, learns the dates of club meetings, and any news and infor- mation which pertains to WAA activities as related to the indi- vidual student. It is her job to see that the residents of her house re- ceive this information. If she is not able to give the information required, any student is requested to call the club manager, intra- mural manager, or assistant on the board who can give her the de- sired information. Their names and telephone numbers are listed in the "League Lowdown." The women on campus do not have a real pool of their own. Bar- bour Gym has a very small three- foot-deep pool which can be used by beginning swimmers. Other women swimmers can use the Un- ion pool Tuesday and Thursday for classes and Saturday morning for open swimming. They may also swim at the Intramural Building on Friday evenings. For this rea- son, WAA is very interested in see- ing that the women get their much needed pool. Last year a campaign was conducted to create interest in the pool .drive. Posters, floats, and radio shows were used. With the aid of local merchants a Mr. Finn contest was conducted where- by a campus athlete was identi- fied by students by clues given each week on the radio. Proceeds from WAA projects such as Michi- gras go to the pool fund. It is, however, still small, but you'll be hearing more about the pool drive and each woman will be asked to help spread the news of the need of such a pool. cookouts, hikes, hanG:craft, songs, program planning, and camping ideals. It shoild prepare a new girl for summer camping work and give new ideas and experience to the older camp counselor. Fencing--After a girl has had one physical education season (six weeks) of fencing or its equivalent she may join the club. Members work on fencing techniques and have their own bouts and tourna- ments. They will be given instruc- tion and be able to see professional work. Table Tennis Club To Meet After the busy football season, the WAA Ping Pong Club will take over the "slack" season beginning with an introductory meeting to be held November 11. New and old members will meet to discuss activity plans and prac- tice sessions. Weekly meetings are tentatively scheduled. All coeds are eligible for the club including first semester freshmen. Club manager, Janet Marshall, says that included in her plans are "date nights" and possibly mixed doubles tournaments, and adds that by the end of the sea- son, "members will be able to chal- lenge anyone to a game of table tennis." A club tourney will be held in December preceding the all-cam- pus tournament and providing club members with pre-tourney practice. Also on the agenda are exhibition games, and regular in- struction. Pitch and Putt Club Is Open To CoedGolfers The Pitch and Putt Club, open to all coed golfers, regardless of the degree of skill, will open the season's activities with an organ- izational meeting. Contests in pitching and putt- ing, instruction, and team tourn- aments will be offered for club members and this year prizes will be awarded at the season's end for beginners showing the most improvement. Again this year thel club will hold a tournament and the fight women who turn in the lowest scores will become mem- bers of the team and will be priv- ileged to play on the University Course free. Tentatively scheduled for this team will be play-days with other schools. Last spring the team members were hostesses to teams from Ypsilanti and Michigan State, playing them-and beating them on the University Course. The club will continue instruc- tion under their advisor, Mrs. Vio- let Hanley and the aid of instruc- tional movies. Frequent contests and practice sessions on the golf green near the WAB are promised, according to Buffy Barse, manager. Classes in Bridge An opportunity for students to learn and improve their bridge game will be given by the League Social Committee this fall. Play- ers will be divided into three classes -beginners, intermediate and advanced. Announcement will Je made in The Daily as to the beginning of the classes, which are held in the League. Attention sports lovers and out- door enthusiasts! The Outing Club of the Women's Athletic Assocli- tion will provide an "around the calendar" program this year for all red blooded Michigan coeds who want to join. Everyone interested in outing, especially in hiking and camping, will have the chance to meet to- gether Tuesday, September 28 for 'Basketball Group To Hold Tryouts The WAA Basketball Club will hold tryouts and their initial meeting November 1 with mem- bers being chosen by their abil- ity. All coeds are urged to tryout, however, states Jeri Mulson, man- ager of the club, because for the first time, the club will have two divisions, a beginners and an ad- vanced section. Instruction will be given to both groups. There will be a club tournament during the year and the winner will be able to challenge the win- ner of the all-campus tourna- ment which is held every year between dormitories, houses, and sororities on campus. Also in- cluded in basketball plans is a play day with Michigan State Normal. The Officials Club has combined this year with the basketball club and will work in cooperation with them. Further information as to exact meetings and organization may be found in the "League Low- down." All coeds are eligible, in- cluding first semester freshmen. the club's initial meeting of the fall season. Organizational plans will. be made by club members. Union Pool A swim in the Union Pool on October 2 will be the next step in the club's activities. This will test the swimming prowess of members in preparation for the canoe trip, which will highlight the October schedule. Outdoor cookery will also fun. Manager Suzanne Robinson, take top place in the Outing Club's has a few "outside" recipes that will "surely increase membership" -pigs in a blanket" and "bread twists" being mentioned as "teas- ers." November will possibly bring coed swims and a regular barn dance with all the trimmings. Ice skating and ski trips are on the December agenda along with "in- door" outings such as bowling parties and song fests. During the spring months, a big camping week-end at the Fresh Air Camp will be forthcoming and the ever popular hikes, by foot and bike will be held for the outdoor fans. Breakfast hikes "to give your eight o'clock a good start," according to Miss Robinson, Will take a major part in the outing schedule. No Dues No dues will be charged, but small fees for individual activities will be decided by members, who will also plan the activities and events throughout the year. Mem- bership is open to all women on campus, first semester freshman included. Further information about the club and the exact time of the meetings may be obtained in the "League Lowdown." Year-Round Outing Set-up Planned for Sports Lovers 1. ! X~wk ee. All You POTENTIAL ADVERTISERS The Michigan Daily is YOUR SALESMAN to more than 20,000 PEOPLE' MICHIGAN STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES PROVIDE A $6,000,000 a Year Market CONTACT THE ADVERTISING DEPT. O T HF DAILY FOR INFORMATION ON RATES AND INSERTIONS. Clubs Archery -- Beginning and ad- vanced shooters may enroll in the club. Members practice shooting indoors and out depending on the weather. They need only buy their own arrows. The club participates in national intercollegiate tele- graphic meets and regular meets with nearby schools. Shooting par- ties are also conducted for club members. Badminton - again for begin- ners and advanced players. In- structions are given and club members stage a tournament with- in the club. Some of the playing is coed and with other schools. Ballet-Beginning and more ad- vanced dancers will receive in- struction in bar technique, soft shoe, toe, and dance composition. The club will work on a program to be given in the spring and ar- rangements have been made for club members to see professional dancing productions. Bowling-The basement of the Women's Athletic Building is equipped with four alleys on which members of the bowling team may bowl in team and individual club tournaments. Beginners are giv- en instruction before the season begins. The alleys will be open in the evening for open bowling for men and women students. The club is planning a mixed group to work on doubles tournaments, it partici- pates in intercollegiate meets, too. Counseling Club Camp Counselors-Girls who are interested in counseling or have already been counselors can join this club. The club gives practical experience in various phases of camp work such as campfires, SPECIAL for Fall Our regular $10.00 oil permanents for $8.50 Let us correct your hair tint failures. Obtain that needed rest by having a reclining vapor bath and a Swedish Mas- sage. Ar g w_ -~ - '// The Next Play is for. Chester Roberts Gift Shop EVERYBODY GIFTS FOR reelt- Cari o a/i Occaioni i CHESTER ROBERTS 1 [0m Gunn]Q