TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1941

 

 

Recreation

Hi Lights

By CHET GIBBENS

Perhaps some of you have noticed
the mass of welded gas pipes at the
south side of the playground where
the kiddies play. , “Monkey mazes”
or “jungle gyms,” as they are called,
are of three sizes. When the smallest
one proved to be so popular, a larger
one was constructed. After seeing
several married couples climbing on
them, Dr. F. C. Allen conceived the |
‘idea of making a large one for all
ages and both sexes in order to help:
make the program less formal and:
more enjoyable. a

All the fundamental play activities, |
running, leaping, climbing, and
vaulting, are provided adequately by
these mazes. They provide exercise
for all muscles which leads to relax-_
ation of the whole body. This also
promotes mental diversion and aids
‘development of the reflex actions and
self-confidence.

It is best to be barefoot when play-
ing on the mazes to insure sure-foot-
edness. This also helps the arches
and enables one to become more
skillful in the use of their toes and
feet. In addition, it helps create
muscular coordination throughout
the entire body.

For those who have not enjoyed
watching the kiddies climb and
squirm among the bars, we state that
you are missing some enjoyable en-
tertainment. Although this form of
recreation is primarily for children,
we want it known that the students
and faculty members will find it a
good way to forget some of their dig-
nity and formality and enjoy them-
selves to the utmost.

Other facilities are provided for
the use of all, and every person is
sure to find a means of enjoyment.

 

 

Coupled with the cool breeze that!

floats over the Hill, the whole suc-|
gram has proved to be a great suc-
cess. It is enthusiastically carrying
itself with little encouragement from

 

the promoters. The flood lamps, lo-
cated at strategic points, provide
ample light throughout the evening.
We invite you to come out, get ac-
-quainted, and enjoy yourselves. __

By BUNNY GREEN

Mrs. Josephine Sams, who teaches
physical education during the school
year in Dickinson County high
school and conducts summer classes
in Physical Education at K.U., sup-
ervises the organized games for the
children; her elementary playground.
class helps her with this. While Mrs,
Sams occupies one group of children’

| in this way, Mrs. Dorothy Cress, ma-
jor in Fine Arts, has a group of little
ones on the band platform trying out
their rhythmical abilities. They en-
joy it tremendously and always have
@ group of interested watchers,

Mrs. E. Vanek supervises archery
which is limited to holders of activity
tickets. Her assistants are Evelyn
Herriman and Estle Bayles. Mrs.
Vanek is a graduate in physical ed-
ucation and the wife of a well-known
K.U. man who made letters in bas-
ketball in 32 and ’34.

Dave Shirk is custodian of equip-
ment. The setting up and taking down
of equipment and caring for the play-

_ round in general is done by Shirk

with the assistance of Chet Gibbons,

| well known varsity football player.

The “father” of. this whole com-
munity center is Doctor Allen who
needs no introduction, but his en-

| thusiasm is the life of the whole pro-

ject, His class in community recrea-
tion is present each evening taking
Part in games where needed, in-
structing anyone who wants to know
the rules of the games, and giving

_ Seneral assistance to everybody.
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