Worcester State University - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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John F. Eager In Memoriam ( 1919 - 1985 ) John F. Eager was certainly one of the most dedicated servants in public service in this commonwealth. For some 35 years. Professor Eager carried out his duties at Worcester State College. He wore many hats during his long tenure in higher education. He taught thousands of students who entered the teaching and nursing professions. He was a teacher-coach of both baseball and basketball. He was the first associate director of Worcester State ' s program for continuing education, and its second director. He was honored by his colleagues in the Biology Department by being elected its chairman. Professor Eager has gone from us. His vibrant voice is stilled; his anatomy texts are closed. But the legacy of this teacher, his faith and loving- ness, pervade these halls of academia. Kahlil Gibran, writing on teaching in his masterpiece. The Prophet, said: “The teacher who walks in the shadow of the Temple, among his followers, gives not of his wisdom, but rather of his faith and his lovingness.’’ This is the legacy of Professor John F. Eager. May he rest in peace. — William K. Masterson Department of Natural Sciences ■ . •.-• :r . - ■ 22

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V l ' The Mentors 21

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Elean or Ashton Psychology June Allard Psychology Mary Alexander Nursing James Ayer English Bruce Baker Athletics 23