Springfield College won the inaugural NCAA Division III Men's


Volleyball Championship by defeating Carthage College, 3-0, at


Springfield College's own Blake Arena on April 29.


Departments From Marsh Memorial


Off Alden Street


Class Notes and News In Memoriam


Alumni at Home and On the Road A Look Back


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Springfield College and the Paralympics: Daring Greatly By Chris Gregor


Although the early founders of the Paralympic movement had no direct connection with Springfield College, numerous College alumni note the important connections between the movement and the Humanics philosophy. Page 10


Joshua Aycock ’97: Coaching Olympic Athletes on the Far Side of the World By Chris Gregor


In March 2011, Aycock got an offer from a world-renowned strength and conditioning company. He did not immediately jump at the opportunity. Page 12


Jamaica’s UTech Elite Program Off and Running


By Kerri Fleming Vautour ’07


Anthony Davis ’05 won’t be running any races, but, he will impact the 2012 Olympic Games in London, just the same. Page 14


Men's Volleyball Wins Inaugural NCAA Championship The Springfield College men’s volleyball team won the inaugural NCAA Division III Men's Volleyball Championship by defeating Carthage College in three sets. Page 16


Pennington Wins 50 Free Title at NCAA Championships By Steve Raczynski, Director of Sports Communications In a 23 second span, excessive breathing is not an option. And then it’s over. There are then 365 days for an individual to contemplate that 23 second experience. Page 18


Springfield College Holds 126th Commencement Exercises


Tim Murphy ’78, G’79, and Charles H. Rucks, Esq., addressed undergraduates and graduates of advanced level programs at the College’s 126th Commencement exercises. Page 5


Curtis Carries on Legacy of Achievement By Steve Raczynski, Director of Sports Communications If your surname is Curtis, it could be a foregone conclusion that you matriculate at Springfield College. But, that was not the case for Kelly Curtis. Page 19


On the cover: Roscoe Brown ’43 at the Empire State Building. Photo by Paul Schnaittacher.


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