Mises Ruth Baker, |
Lakeview Consolidated Schools,
Battle Creek, Michigan.

Dear Miss Baker:

Your very interesting letter of February 27th has been on my

desk for quite som: time, but I assure you it has not been for=
_ gotten, We have bea deluged with coaching, teaching and admin-
istrative duties this spring, end some of my correspondence has
—

‘Dre Elbel, as you doubtless know, is with the Physical Training
Division of the Army Air Corps. We have divided his classes among
us, and did not employ anyone to replace him. |

No, we are not planning on employing any women instructors in
the summer, even on a part~time basis. The administrative author-
ities here feel that most of the women are going to cet married —
and will not go on to do graduate work. That may be fellacious
reasoning, but that has been their idea. In fact, at one time
they wanted us to get two part-time dance teachers.

We have had an interesting and rather strenuous basketball
season. ie tied with Oklahoma for the Big Six championship, end
then ina play-off with Okleahom. Agries in Kansas City we won
. the Pifth District N.C.A.A. championship. In the %.C.A.A. tourna-
ment in Kanses City we placed third in the Western division. The
boys heave done w nderfully well, and I am very proud of them.

Our baseball season is just starting, and the Kansas Relays
will be held on April 18th.

I have consulted with Miss Hoover about someone who might be
interested in the Am Arbor grades, but most of those who have
head the two years’ experience that are required are very well
satisfied with the positions they nov have. Mrs. Josephine Sams,
at Gkiimen might be interested. If the position has not been
filled you might care to write her about it.

With best wishes for your continued suocess and happiness,
I en

Sinserely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
Varsity Basketball and Basebajl Coach.