SPRINGFIElO COLLEGE BUllETIN SEPTEMBER, 1972 SEPTEMBER, 1972 SPRINGFIELD COllEGE BUllETIN VOLUME XLVII NUMBER 1 TilE HALL OF FAME IN THIS ISSUE The Alumni Council delib­ erated long and thoughtfully Dr. Paul Lepley Arrives 3 before voting to inaugurate ANew Director on the] ob the Athletic HaH of Fame as a new Alumni honor. Coun­ A Trap for Black Youth 4 cil felt such an award was Report from the New York Times needed to complement the A Look at Fall Sports 6 Tarbell Medallion and the Keep your eye on Soccer Distinguished Alumnus A­ ward. Around the Campus 8 Since the candidates for Iberia Next for Alumni Travelers the award are not being con­ sidered solely on the strength Persons and Places 10 of their performance as Joseph B. Burns Becomes Chairman Springfield athletes, but also The \Vay Things \Vere 11 on achievements gained dur­ The Depression Years ing their entire careers, and for meritorious efforts on be­ Alumni News 19 half of the athletic program Reunion Weekend, 1972 at the College, pure nostal­ Bouncing Ball Binds Nations gia was not a factor. 22 Instead of being, figura­ Steitz is Basketball Ambassador tively, a collection of busts, In the News 25 the Springfield Hall of Fame Rod Hibner '50 is National President can be one complete bust, un­ less it is administered with re­ Books and Publications 26 serve, dignity and resistance to The Dance, Physiology, and Fitness Featured pressure. The Hall of Fame 27 Just a cursory glance at the Five Men to be Inducted great men and women in Springfield's athletic history, both prior to and after grad­ uation, will give one pause. Alumni Council It will not be an easy task. Yet, the committee has an­ President: StanleyC. Van Arsdale'49 nounced, in this Bulletin, the \\'illiam H. Nedde,Jr. '57 names of five Alumni (three V ice President: deceased) who will be in­ Director: Harold C. Lynch '41 ducted as the first members Fund Director: Herbert B. Zenaty '50 of the Ha)) of Fame. These Alumni will be honored at Fall Homecoming on Satur­ Terms expiring June, 1973: Frank Turek '42, Norma (Bray) Semle '57, Stanley G. Van Arsdale '49, Wil· day, November 4th. liam H. Nedde, Jr. '57; June, 1974: Bernard E. Empleton '41, Dr. Richard C. Havel '43, Craig 1. Kelly \Ve applaud the efforts of '67, Beryl (Kemp) Auwood '63; June, 1975: Leonard Covello '41, Thomas F. Donahue '50, Mona C. the Hall of Fame Selection Duquette '56, Pat W. Coggins '66. Representing Graduating Classes, Charlene Antonellis 70, W. Dean Committee. Boecher 71, Alan Crocker 72. Student Representatives, Denise Alleyne 73, Heather Caraker 73, Eric HGL Buchroeder 74, Marshall Adams 75, John Eck 76. Alumni Fund, Henry Kusel '51. Trustees, Ralph M. Goglia '42, Dr. RoscoeC. Brown, Jr. '43, Dr. RobertA. Utter '54. President, WilbertE. Locklin. ON THE COVER THE SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE BULLETIN It's getting to be a habit with Published four times per year, in September, November, February, and May by artist Jim Trelease-the cover announcement on the ap­ Springfield College, Springfield, Mass. Second class postage paid at Springfield, pointment of Dr. Paul Lepley Mass. OJ J09. as Director of the Division of HPER is, again, the handi­ EDITOR work of Trelcase. He is also responsible for other sketches Harold C. Lynch '41 in this edition of the Bulletin. Member American Alumni Council Photos are by Benny Bak, Matt Grimaldi, and Hal Volume XLVII, September,1972 Number 1 Lynch. 2 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE BUlLETIN Paul Lepley Arrives Director On th.e Job Dr. Paul M. Lepley, the new Director of the Division of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, comes to Springfield with a rich background in his chosen profes­ sion. A University of Michigan graduate (1955), Dr. Lepley received his M. Ed in 1961 from Penn State, and Ed. 0 from Temple Univer~ity in 1968. Prior to join­ ing the Springfield College staff, he was the Chairman of the Division of Professional Preparation programs in physical education at the University of Maine in Orono. He has taught and coached at Castleton State College in Vermont, and at the Juniata High School in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Paul M. Lepley From 1954 through 1956, he was a professional baseball playe.r with the Detroit Tiger organization. The new Dir­ ector is former President of the Maine Association of of the elderly. Recreational pursuits are lifelong but HPER and is co-editor of a book, "Contemporary Philo­ perhaps even most crucial during these years. The main­ sophies in Physical Education and Athletics", now in tenance of sound health is enhanced by physical activity publication. In addition, he has been co-editor of the throughout a lifetime. Newsletter for Physical Educators and Coaches, a quar­ At the opposite end of the continuuIll are the pre-school terly published by the University of Maine. aged children which also points up an area of great In order to introduce Dr. Lepley to Springfield alumni, potential for our profession. If one observes present day we conducted a brief question and answer session with programs such as heads tart, nursery school, etc., for him. The questions were prepared by the Bulletin this age group we notice how much time is devoted to editor, while Dr. Lepley's answers expressed his personal motor activities. Unfortunately, to date too few of view. According to Dr. Lepley, "the questions were in­ these programs have 'received adequate input from pro­ teresting and thought-provoking." fessional physical educators. The physical education pro­ fession apparently has yet to identify our potential con­ Do you feel there is any room, or need, for change in tribution to man at these two extremes of the life span. physical education curricular in higher education circles? There is a trend in the curricula of physical education to include a broader scope of carryover or lifetime sports It has been said that the black student interested in a activities. This indeed is appropriate and necessary in career in physical education would be wise to try another this era when we observe an increase in the number of . field. Do you think this statement is true? retirement years for much our population. The short­ The black student will find physical education to be a ened day and work week also provides for additional profession in which he can contribute much to the leisure time. welfare of all of society. Some school administrators are Another area of concern has been generated by research of the opinion that people who have either lived in evidence in recent years involving perceptual-motor learn­ or had extensive personal experiences in the ghetto can ing, particularly for the elementary school-aged children. communicate better with ghetto children than can teach­ The increased interest for elementary school physical ers who do not possess this background. This may be education itself lends a tremendous challenge and oppor­ true. However, the black teacher need not locate only tunity for the physical education profession. Girls and in the inner city school to make a contribution to so­ womens sports programs are rapidly emerging. Greater ciely. Most of our society today recognizes one for his emphasis may be needed in the preparation of women talents irrespective of his race or creed. The black for coaching, administering and officiating in these ex­ teacher or coach assumes a leadership role in physical panding programs. education and athletic coaching which can do much to alleviate some of· the existing reservations that may still In recent years many new concepts have becom iden­ be harbored by a few people. tified with the professional field. I refer to adapted P.E., health, physical therapy, etc. Can you suggest any other \Ve .are presently witnessing the employment of an in­ studies which might eventually become identified with creasing·number of black coaches by public schools and the profession? collegiate and professional teams. This indeed should The area of geriatrics immediately comes to mind. provide a great incentive for the black physical educator Human longevity is ever increasing, thus we mu~ look interested in coaching. at these years as potential years for leisure type activities (To Page 21) SEPTEMBER,1972 3 Lure of Sp·orts Viewed as a Trap for Black Youth I n late April the Sunday edition of the New York Times carried a most in­ teresting near full page article devoted to Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. '43. Dr. Brown, a three sport athlete at Springfield as a student, is Director of New York University's Institute of Afro-American Affairs. As an Army Air Force captain in World War II, he commanded the 100th Fighter Squadron.H is medals included the Distinguished Flying Cross. Dr. Brown's research as a professor of education has dealt with the psycho­ logy of sport, and he has coached Pop Warner league football players (includ­ ing his twin sons) on Long Island for six years. lie is also advisory chairman of Sports Foundation, Inc., an organization formed to motivate youth in Harlem; has written three books on physical activity, and is co-host of "Black Arts," a weekly television program on black literature. The Times article, headlined "Lure of Sports Viewed as a Trap for Black r ouths," was written by Steve Cady, of the newspapers sports staff. Following is a reprint of the article written by Mr. Cady. Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. '43 Touchdowns, baskets· and home A. No, it will become stronger, A. Not at all. "'hat we need is runs ripped off by black superstars in You will have more strikes, more balance.