" Evaleen Stein.

"Apollo," by S. Reinach, from the French by Florence Simmonds,
Scribners.

ATHLETE*** SYMBOL--BASKET BALL

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To qualify for this a Girl Scout must be at least fourteen, and must
hold the badge for personal health, the "Health Winner."

1. State briefly the value and effect of exercise.

2. Demonstrate habitual good posture, sitting and
standing.

3. Demonstrate (a) marching steps, quick and
double time, and Scout's Pace.

(b) Setting-up exercises, (as shown in Handbook).

4. Present statement from troop Captain, of a hike
of at least 5 miles.

5. Demonstrate with basket ball 5 goals out of 7
trials standing at least 5 feet from basket, OR
demonstrate with basket ball distance throw of 40
feet.

6. Demonstrate with indoor base ball accurate
pitching for distance of forty feet.

7. Write brief description of rules for five
popular games.

8. Play well and be able to coach in any three of
the following games: Basket Ball, Battle Ball,
Bowling, Captain Ball, Dodge Ball, Long Ball,
Punch Ball, Indoor Baseball, Hockey--field or ice,
Prisoners' Base, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Volley Ball
Newcomb.

9. Hold swimming badge or bring statement of
ability to demonstrate three strokes, swim 100
yards, float and dive. Note: For alternate to
swimming requirements see First Class Test,
question 7, page 65.

10. Demonstrate three folk dances, using any
nationality, OR be a qualified member of a school
or society athletic team, playing one summer and
one winter sport, OR be able to qualify for entry
in a regular competition in some sport such as
Tennis, Skating, Skiing. Running, Pitching Quoits,
etc.

REFERENCES:

"Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium," Jessie H.
Bancroft, Macmillan.

"Summer in the Girls' Camp," A. W. Coale, Century.

"Book of Athletics," Paul Withington, Lothrop.

"Outdoor Sports and Games," C. H. Miller, Doubleday Page.

BEE KEEPER SYMBOL--HIVE

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1. What constitutes a swarm of bees? How do they
live? Tell how honey is gathered and stored and
honeycomb is bui