Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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THE MASSASOIT 1921 EDlTOR'S GREETINGS From these silent, yet liying pages, embodying hours of loving toil, there is relleeted the life of our College, so dear to ezich of us. Our aim has been to make this at book of memories, which in the years to Come will proye serious and mirthful reminiscences. Deal gently, he kindly in:your criticism, and enjoy the hook as intended. To the Faculty, Students, Alumni, and Friends we extend our heurtiest greetings. T110 Staff. 7

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THE MASSASOIT 1921 Professor Ralph Loren Cheney A Biographical Sketch Born December 29, 1872, in Emerald Grove, Vklisconsin. Boyhood. His parents lived in Emerald Grove, where he attended the public schools. Prepared for College. In 1891 he graduated from Beloit College Academy. The following year the family moved to Oberlin to secure advantages of a coeducational college. College. He entered Oberlin College in 1892, but was forced to leave because of financial conditions, and taught in the high school at Manchester, Ohio. He then returned, and graduated in 1898, receiving the degree of B.S. Member of class baseball, track, and tennis teams. Phi Beta Kappa. Entered Springfield College in 1899. Member of varsity football and basket- ball teams. Served six months as financial secretary of College, mostly traveling throughout the eastern states. Graduated 1901. Summer of 1914, graduate work at Columbia University. In 1899 spent a year with the Minneapolis Times. Accepted the position as assistant secretary in the Albany Y. M. C. A. in 1901. In 1903 resigned to engage in special organization work with the New York State committee. Sent to Niagara Falls to organize an association, and accepted the general secretaryship. 1918-General secretary at Camp Upton. 1919-Personal secretary in France. Married Gertrude E. Stiles of Oberlin, who died in 1906. In 1918 married Frances L. Stiles of Oberlin. He has three children, Ralph W., Ger- trude M., and Curtis E. Springfield College. ln 1907 was called to Springfield as secretary of the College and instructor in methods. In 1911 he accepted the position as director of the secretarial department. Teacher in Silver Bay Sum- mer School nine summers. Coach of varsity tennis. Professor in sociology and Association administration. Professor Cheney is in many ways an embodiment of the Association ideal. Six foot plus of virile physical manhood, an enthusiasm and genuine love of teaching, extraordinary social gifts particularly with meng and a consecrated purpose to serve, combine in him to produce an unusual type of all-round man- hood. He is equally proficient in a smashing tennis match: in leading a Seminar group, in developing social good fellowship, and in inspiring men to lives of high endeavor. 6

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