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hiking to her credit she is awarded a golden "H." Specific routes have been designated for these hikes by the W. A. A. board. The organization elects a board of govern- ing officers who regulate and promote the different sports scheduled throughout the year. There is a student manager for each sport dividing the duties of the W. A. A. among the girls and the skill, work, and prac- tice which this type of work requires is of special value to those majoring in the phy- sical education field. Through the efforts of the members of the Women's Athletic Aeso, Fir" row: Left to rillh'" Field, GO""l'f, Bruwn, Helm, Fertig. SuonJ rOw; Bcrw"gcr, Barne_, Scott, Rugatl, Mathia., Grifiin. individual sports more girls are able to par- ticipate in point giving activities. In viewing the various athletic activities participated in at Western Maryland it is notable that the sports for women, aside from the regular physical education classes, are conducted and directed by a student organization. This 'Women's Student Ath- letic Association is self-financing and makes awards according to a point system. This point system has been changed due to the increase in point giving activities which have been added to the athletic program. The first award is the class numerals. This award requires very few points and is usually ciation, a well developed plan of sports acrivi, obtained during the freshman year. A mono. ties is carried out on the "Hill." gram W. W. the second award, is given to A word might be said in regards to the any woman who has earned 800 points. A manner in which girls are chosen for the vari., gold chenille" M" is awarded to any woman ous class teams. Not only is skill considered who has won ISDo points. An award is also in placing a woman on a team but attendance given for hiking. ]f a girl has IS0 points for at practice, physical fitness and sportsman_ On~ Iltmdud Iwmly