SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE BULLETIN Letters TO THE EDITOR ...... '........ OOOps! A GIANT STEP Thanks for the photo in the Sep­ The latest edition of the Springfield tember issue of the Bulletin. I assume College Bulletin with the eye-catching by now you have noticed that your color cover is another giant step writer omitted any written explana­ forward in alumni publications and a tion of the reason for the photo. tribute to your able. leadership. Aside from that, let me congratulate As illustrated by the latest edition you on the professional look of the and the fine special Long Range Bulletin. Keep it up! Plan edition last spring, the Spring·. NeW" Rochelle, N ew York field College Bulletin can be ranked Marshall Graham '49 with the finest alumni publications in the east. Alumni Officers Ed. Note: I wish I had "writers" to The color cover photograph in the President: Donald K. Hacker '50 share the blame with me! You will September edition, an undertaking Vice President: Joseph A. Shields '34 find word of Marshall's new position that can be appreciated by those Secretary: Harold G. Lynch '41 in the Class of '49 column in this associated with the publications field, Fund Director: Herbert B. Zenaty '50 issue of the Bulletin. is outstanding. It is the new look at Springfield College - a bright, youth­ Terms Expiring in June 1968 WE'LL BE BACK ful and realistic portrayal of our Mary Ann (Skroback) Burger '58 vibrant students. Bruno Rumpal '38 Another pleasant and exciting Donald K. Hacker '50 weekend at Springfield. That victory Congratulations on another fine Dale \V. Lash '23 over Amherst was a thriller! innovation. I look forward to many Dottie and I always enjoy getting more firsts in Springfield College Terms Expiring in June 1969 back to the old campus. We especially Bulletins of the future. Carl G. Eppelmann '63 like the reception the students give Amherst, Mass. George C. McElroy '51 Arthur E. Petroselmolo '65 Elaine Panaretos '56 us as they pass us on campus. I'm Joseph A. Shields '34 sure they don't realize how they SEPTEMBER ISSUE gladden the hearts of visitors when Terms Expiring in June 1970 My congratulations to you on the they advance a cheery "hello" or September issue of the Bulletin; the Constance (Drewry) Farnsworth '53 "hi" in passing. Buildings attract Dr. Leslie J. Judd '20 entire issue was excellent and the Edgar G. Craver '51 the eye, victories arouse enthusiasm, composition and photography of the Dr. John R. Haines '51 but there is nothing that warms the cover really was outstanding. heart of an old (and I do mean old) Little Rock, Arkansas Bill North '42 Representatives of Graduating Classes grad as a smile and happy greeting. Stuart T. Rogers '65 We'll be back as often as we can. EXPRESS PLEASURE Gary \V. Wilcox '66 Providence, R.I. Pat Haughey '22 I have just received the September Craig Kelly '67 Springfield College Bulletin and want Student Representative ATTRACTIVE BULLETIN to express my pleasure in seeing such Henry Knight '68 Your Springfield College Bulletin a fine issue. of Sept. 1967 is the most colorful, I feel this is the finest issue of the Alumni Fund Chairman attractive, best-ever to come to the Springfield Bulletin I have ever seen Robert H. Reardon '51 admiring gaze of this Springfield '37 and hope that you will continue the man. fine work. Representing the Trustees Washington, D.C. Norm Keith '36 Dr. Edmund T. Manley '27 Such creative imagination indicates Dr. George H. Grover '35 something important for Springfield. STRIKING Dr. Roswell D. Merrick '44 A determination to create new and I just had the opportunity to see better things and new and better the new cover on the Alumni Bulletin. Prelfident programs. Dr. Wilbert E. Locklin I like the new color very much and I Keep up the good work think it is very striking. Spring Valley, N.Y. Harold C.Butt'37 Keep up the great work. Bloomfield, New Jersey J eff Alin~ '62 THE SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE BULLETIN REAL COLORFUL HAD To TELL You Published four times a year, in September, I just had to tell you how much I Congratulations on the September November, February, and May by Springfield enjoyed the September Bulletin. Man, College, Springfield, Mass. Second class issue of the Bulletin. Real colorful and that was a great issue! postage paid at Springfield, Mass. 01109. outstanding from cover to cover. Kingston, R.1. Roy Owen '41 Editor These Bulletins keep improving. HAROLD G. LYNCH '41 Makes one proud to be a Springfield Ed. Note: Many thanks to these and Member American Alumni Council man. many other Alumni who were thought­ Volume XLII November, 1967 Number 2 White Plains, N.Y. Roberts Wright '32 ful enough to write. 2 THE SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE BULLETIN The Art Linkletter Natatorium Dedication Surprise $25,000 Gift A SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT that a grant of Perhaps the highlight of the dedication program was $25,000 was received prior to the ceremonies, high­ the swimming race between Coach Red Silvia and Art lighted the dedication of the Art Linkletter Natatorium on Linkletter for one length of the 50 meter pool. Linkletter October 21st. The grant guaranteed full payment on the edged out Silvia by inches. The winning time was 36.6 $850,000 aquatic facility. seconds, with Red Silvia a tenth of a second behind. A telegram from Paul G. Benedum, president of the Fancy and clown diving routines were performed by Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation of Pittsburgh, world champion Dick Kimball, University of Michigan Pa., brought word that the $25,000 had been awarded coach and New England champion Bill Gardner, Williams to the natatorium fund. Norman C. Keith '36, Spring­ College team captain. A Springfield medley-relay team field's chairman of the Board of Trustees, received word performed, as well as a swimming ballet by Michele of the grant during the ceremonies and read the an­ Sinkez, a member of the Class of '69. nouncement to the more than 1,000 gathered inside the Presiding at the dedication ceremonies was Spring­ huge natatorium. field's president, Wilbert E. Locklin. Also on the speaking Since the Benedum Foundation had given the fund program were Dr. Reuben B. Frost, director of health, $25,000 in 1965, total giving to the natatorium by the physical education, and recreation at the College, Coach Foundation amounted to $50,000. Silvia, varsity swimming coach, and the mayor of Spring­ field, Charles V. Ryan. Trustee Art Linkletter, prime force behind the nata­ torium fund and the man for whom the building has been It's interesting to note that the new facility will be named, was guest of honor at the dedication and was the the site of the New England Intercollegiate' Swimming surprise recipient of a framed color photograph of the Championships in 1968 and the N .C.A.A. Intercollegiate buildihg. Division Swimming Championships in 1969. During Linkletter's brief address he stated, "Spring­ field College has the finest example of young people in the United States today, and it is because of these young people I will continue to do all I can for this College." , Kathy Cam use, an eleven year old from Holyoke who was one of the first contributors through the College Work Week two years ago, made the actual presentation of the ~color photograph to Dr. Linkletter. The Work Week committee of students and former students were sp~cial guests at the ceremony . The original natatorium fund was initiated some years ago. by the swimming alumni of the College when it was realized tha:t McCurdy Natatorium had outlived its use­ fulness. In 1964, Art Linkietter donated his California home, valued at over $200,000, to the College to be sold for funds for the natatorium fund. This gift, plus the "Work Week" program by students and faculty in 1965 which netted $25,000 for the fund, gave the special cam­ paign impetus necessary for success. NOVEMBER, 1967 3 FALL SPORTS RESUME­ AT MID-SEASON FOOTBALL 4 WINS-l LOSS CROSS-COUNTR Y 5 WINS - 0 LOSSES SOCCER 6 WINS - 0 LOSSES THE WINNING TOUCHDOWN over Amherst is scored by fullback Bob Schmonsees, Riveredge, New Jersey junior. PRINGFIELD'S THREE varsi­ has kept alive a Springfield tradition Sty fall sports teams at mid-season dating back to 1937. Since that year, had amassed a remarkable 15 wins every ten years the College has pro­ and one loss record. As this issue of duced an undefeated soccer team. At the Bulletin went to press, the only mid-season Irv Schmid's team was team to show a loss was the football undefeated, with wins over Bowdoin, squad with a 19-0 defeat to the power­ Dartmouth, Holy Cross, Middlebury, ful Northeastern University gridmen. Colby and Wesleyan. The undefeated N.U. Huskies, candi­ Team effort is responsible for this dates for a bowl invitation, rate as showing, but extra credit must go to Co-Captain Paul Tierney breaks one of New England's football power­ high scorer Charlie Zien, play-maker away on a long gain in the 62-0 vic­ houses. Paul LeSueur, a much improved tory over Coast Guard. Ted Dunn's surprising team earned Charlie Dannenberg, goalie Art victories over Coast Guard, 62-0; Fidalgo, and heads up play by Bill Amherst 13-3; Albright, 20-10; and Muse. In Jim Quigley, Schmid feels Colby 41-7. Two weeks before the he has the best all-round soccer player season opened the team's number-one since the days of John Hogan '50 and quarterback, John Greska, broke his Bud Gray '41.