Framingham State University - Dial Yearbook (Framingham, MA)

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This genuine friendliness and sincerity ol spiritl' is characteristic, not only of Mr. Bagnall, but also ol Mrs. Bagnall who has helped to temper the academic atmosphere with a homelil4e and personal quality. Qur awareness of this feeling is the cumulative etlect of many little acts,-their personal messages to those in trouble, their Good Samaritanship, their annual Christmas greetings which will abide with us always as an expression ol their generous personalities. And those who have lived on the Hill have counted it a privilege to have lcnown Mr. Bagnall's sister whose interest in teaching and in young people early established a strong bond ol sympathy with both students and Faculty. Mr. Bagnall's message to his First graduating class in the Dial of 1931 is an epitome ol his purpose and practice during his years of service at Framingham. Ul.ove your worlc with all its opportunities, privileges, and satistactions .......... And so, in the simple realities ol loving, trusting, daring, serving Agive to the world the best you have, that the best may come bacl4 to you.' H We are indebted to lvlr. Bagnall for all he has given to Framingham and sincerely wish that the best may come back to him.

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lime vvhich seems so potent as a factor in life and is so often applied as a measure of existence, is relatively unimportant, A truer measure is embodied in Worthwhile things accomplished, endeavors launched, influence disseminated, and by such measure vvould vve evaluate the administration of lVlr. Bagnall in its brief span from 1930-1936. With clear insight into the character and needs of Framingham, he has quietly and indefatigably given himself to its problems. These years have been difficult ones in the life of every college, but under his leadership Framingham has emerged with an en- rollment maintained at nearly its usual level, several nevv courses established, and higher academic standards. Cn December 23, 1935, ground vvas actually brolcen for the nevv administration and classroom building for which Mr. Bagnall has vvorlced long and efficiently at a sacrifice of his time and strength. The door of his office has always been open, a policy consistent vvith his deep interest in the life of the student body and his l4een desire to help whenever and vvhere- ever he can. lo the Student Council he has accorded the position of trust and influence it has merited, to the other varied activities he has given a place in the curriculum. Nor has any function, serious or frolicsome, been a complete success vvithout the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Bagnall.

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