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...accordance with the enlarged quarters which will be at his disposal in the new Athletic Building, Physical instructor N. W. Fradd, under whose care all those are placed who are physically deficient, announced recently plans for the coming year offering extensive opportunities to members of the University and Faculty...
Still remaining in the Officers' Tournament which is now in its final matches are: H. J. Fraser '28, A. H. Cole '13, R. Opie '28, W.N. Tuttle '24, N. W. Fradd, F. J. Carpenter, P. T. Ellaworth, and R.L. Masson...
Influenced by the need of a simpler and less expensive method of taking posture pictures, Norman W. Fradd, Director of the Hemenway Gymnasium, and M. C. Reed of the Eastman Kodak Company, in 1925, perfected a means by which satisfactory silhouettes were produced. A camera man was obtained from the Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc., and the resulting machine was the silhouetteograph...
...Fradd points out that the use of enlarged silhouettes at the beginning of the college year stimulates in the Freshmen, an interest in body mechanics. This is desirable because each year between one-fourth and one-third of the first year class is required to take the special exercises...
...Fradd is pleased to note, however, that the reactions of the men to this training, once begun, are favorable. This he proves by the fact that 40 per cent of the men now taking part in them have asked for another six weeks session after the termination of the present one. Many undergraduates have also asked for special periods of instruction in the exercises. Although it has been impossible to comply with this wish, plans are being made to accommodate all upper classmen who desire to profit by them next year...