Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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THE MASS ASOIT — 1912 19 “By aspiring to a similitude of God in goodness or love, Neither man nor angel ever transgressed or shall transgress.” 0. IBallantinc, D.D., LL.D. As a great teacher and a revealer of religious wisdom we have grown more and more to respect and admire Dr. Ballantine, in the clear refreshing atmosphere of whose class room we have drunk deeply of his spirit of con- secration. W e have come to know him as a devout and diligent seeker after God’s Truth. Above all we have caught a glimpse of the concepts of a great mind and the vision which inspires a big heart and a pure soul. As we have studied with him for two years we have learned not only to love him, but also to better appreciate true values; to separate the gold from the dross, to reason honestly and treat fairly, to be free from prejudice and receptive to truth, and to despise no man. We shall remember him best, perhaps, for his exemplifying conduct and personal daily habits. We have been imprest by the small things in his life scarcely less than bv the large. The sound practical advice on life relationships and obligations, which he has frequently given, together with a keen appreciation of humor, reveal him to us as the possessor of an abundant supply of that rare virtue and priceless possession, sound com- mon sense. The achievements in learning which are the rewards of the Doctor’s sterling qualities, have neither spoiled nor corrupted his modest and unassuming personality, behind which latter the former lie almost hidden to a casual observer. It is our prayer that in some degree his fine and noble qualities may be ours, so as to aid us in the struggle to hasten the coming of God’s Kingdom. “Let ' s get at the facts.”

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18 THE MASS ASOIT — 1912 ”) ' ou know him slightly. 11V Who knew him well, Saw something in his soul You could not see.” 31. It). QCKCurDp, QU.p.dB. Dr. McCurdy has the hard task of instructing the seniors in the subjects of physical diagnosis and prescription, physiology and physical department methods. He not only knows the theory of physical education but is also acquainted with the proper method of putting it into practical use. Very seldom does a man grow stale or become over worked on his famous football teams. These teams moreover have brot great honor and credit to Old Springfield, not only by winning their games, but also by the determined way that they go about winning them. Dr. McCurdy’s interest and enthusiasm in scientific physical education have led the students to make many very interesting studies on ventilation and humidity, heart rate and blood pressure, studies of growing bovs. and other subjects valuable for the advancement of physical education. Dr. “Mac is loved and admired by all the students who know him, for the genuine interest he takes in the welfare of every one who goes to him with any subject whether large or small. “ ' The point l wish to make.”

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20 THE MASS ASOIT — 1912 “7 have rather studied hooks than men. OBlmcr T5errp, 13. ., S0.P.4B. Springfield is noted among other things for its great varsity football team. Not wishing to lessen the credit ot the man whose energy is untiring as head c oach of the teams, still we might say that there is one man who is often lost sight of when the laurel is handed out, and that man is he who looks after the preparing of the second-string men. The second team has been called on time and again to fill vacancies in the varsity line-up, or to give them a game, and it is still to be found wanting. Prof. Berry as coach of the second team is seldom in the limelight, but his position is recognized by all as essential to the system. Men on the outside often fail to appreciate just what is entailed in preparing a football team, but those who have a little insight into the mechanism of such work feci that Prof. Berry is more than upholding his position. The Professor is not only active in football circles, but his sympathy and service with the Sunday School Athletic League, and as head coach of the varsity fencing team, has won for him many loyal supporters. Prof. Berry: the Senior Class wish you all success as vou continue to handle your phase of the activities of Old Springfield. “Well, let me see.