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First Row: R. Allen, B. Linton, V. Hale; Second Row: C. Janney, J. Minnis, M. Ruppenthal, D. Gamber, B. Lenz, M. Benton; Third Row: P. Brown, D. Grauel, Miss Parker, Advisor, G. Sause, Miss R. Todd, Advisor, B. Taylor, W. Steele. WOMEN'S ATHLETICS WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BOARD Although somewhat overshadowed by the extensive program sponsored by the men's President DOROTHY GAMBER athletics, the varied activities offered by the Vice-Presiden t Women's Athletic Department is in the spot- MARGARET RUPPENTHAL light in the minds of most Western Maryland Secretary BETTY LENZ co-eds. To develop a sense of cooperation, Treasurer JEAN MINNIS fair play, and good sportsmanship; to develop a permanent interest in healthful activities; to Freshman Representative VIRGINIA HALE provide adequate exercise and relaxation; to develop the utmost in enjoyment of the fullest Archery Manager JUNE GRAF and best life-these are thought of as the aims Badminton Manager MARION BENTON of the physical education department for every woman student. The program is so arranged Basketball Manager WILMA STEELE that emphasis is placed on activities for the Golf Manager DELLA GRAUEL novice as well as for the star, between whom Hiking Manager PEGGY BROWN no great distinction is made. The physical education program at Western Hockey Manager BETSY TAYLOR Maryland has long been known as one of the Softball Manager RUTH ALLEN best in the state. Each girl is required to take four semesters of physical education before Tennis Manager CHARLOTTE JANNEY graduation. It is hoped that these courses will Volleyball Manager BETTY LINTON improve the girl's skill in games such as 168