Although there is still much work to be done, the Springfield College campus continues to show progress following the June 1 tornado. Made possible through the Spirit of Renewal Fund, the tree replant- ing effort has begun on campus, starting with Rally Hill and the land adjacent to Alumni Hall.
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Homecoming Photo Gallery Class Notes and News In Memoriam
Alumni at Home and On the Road 2010-2011 Report of Giving
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Coach Naomi Graves Named 2011-2012 Humanics Professor By Chris Gregor Humanics professor Naomi Graves, head women’s basketball coach, examines the role of the teacher-coach and how their work relates to the Humanics philosophy. Page 13
Parents Elizabeth and Wallace Schwartz Express Appreciation By Janice Beetle Godleski Parents Elizabeth and Wallace Schwartz have been impressed with the mentoring that their son, Sam ’13, has received from Springfield College faculty and staff, so much so that they would like to help other students find the same success. Page 14
Alumni Honored for their Distinguished Service The Athletic Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner, emceed by Buzzy Ernst ’74, G’79, honored ten special alumni during Homecoming 2011. Page 16
It’s Not About the Banjo By Chris Gregor
Like many professors before him, Robert Barkman made a presentation at the end of his year as Distinguished Springfield Professor of Humanics. Unlike any other distinguished professor before, he took the stage and played a banjo. The presentation that followed the music was the culmination of his deeply felt work on “A Celebration of Teaching.” Page 12
Staff Sgt. Daniel Warren Lives Pararescueman’s Creed By Caitlin Penndorf The temperature is a bitter four degrees below zero. Winds whip between tall mountains of white. Snow begins to crash down into the mountain range, tossing cars into the valley as the heaps of heavy, icy precipitation begin to cover them. This was Feb. 8, 2010, for Staff Sgt. Daniel Warren ’06. Page 27
Meet 1885 Society Members Bobbie and Mason Ellison By Janice Beetle Godleski From the time then-President Paul Limbert came knocking on their door, Springfield College has tremendously impacted the lives of “Bobbie” ’49 and Mason Ellison ’49. Page 29
David Allen Reed Society Members Roger and Linda Cruse Moffat Page 30
On the cover: The faces of the many supporters of Springfield College
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