KING'S DAUGHTERS AND BIOLA MEN The women of the school are bound together in spiritual fellowship as daughters of the King. This organization, the King's Daughters, exists for the purpose of promoting fellowship and friendship. To this end they plan various means of becoming acquainted and conduct evening meetings in the residence halls. The corresponding organization for the men of the school is known as Biola Men. Their program is similar to that of the King's Daughters. ATHLETICS Intercollegiate athletics at Biola College provide men and women with interest and ability in athletics an opportunity to compete with other institutions of higher education whose size and athletic policies are similar. Intercollegiate competition for men is conducted in the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross-country, wrestling, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Women compete with other colleges in basketball and softball. Intramural activities are organized in both team and individual sports for men and women who do not have the interest, ability, or time for varsity teams, but who desire well planned physical activity and sports competition. FORENSICS Biola College is an active member of the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensic Association. The Biola forensic squad regularly attends the intercollegiate speech tournaments sponsored by this organization. In addition, students also represent Biola College in other major tournaments throughout the Western States. For the benefit of the entire student body, an intramural speech tournament is held in the spring of each year. CHRISTIAN SERVICE A distinguishing feature of Biola College is its emphasis on Christian service which gives the student practical experience through a program of in-service train ing and Christian character development. At present, students serve in more than 300 churches in Southern California. Opportunities are provided in gospel teams, youth directorships, hospitals, released time education classes, Juvenile Hall, Child Evangelism, and other activities. While enrolled at Biola the student is given the privilege of expressing his prefer ence in Christian outreach and is encouraged to accept the opportunity which best suits his desires and abilities. Each ,;tudent is expected to devote a minimum of three hours each week in his assigned area. Completion of one assignment for each semester is necessary to satisfy graduation requirements.
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