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There are so many thoughts of Don that could not be put into words. How can one explain the effect of his unfailing and sincere smile, the warmth of his personality and above all, his faith in human nature. Don’s character is eternally inscribed on a plaque presented by his team- mates, which hangs in the gymnasium. This plaque frames a picture of one of the team’s famous tableaux labeled Aspiration.” It reads: We treasure the spirit which he radiated everywhere, a spirit which in years to come will be a challenge to each of us to become that which we have the potential to be.” Though Don has left this life, he has not left Springfield College or our hearts, for his spirit will continue to inspire our alma mater and our hearts for all time to come. He has touched each one of us in one way or another and we have all benefited for having known him. . . . We, the Class of 1959, are honored to dedicate our yearbook to the memory of our classmate, Don Marshman. DON MARSHMAN
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IN DEDICATION On February 26, 1958, Springfield College received one of the greatest shocks of all time. Don Marshman, Springfield College junior, had died from injuries received in a fall in the gymnasium the preceding day. At 1:45 a.m. many of the students, faculty, and alumni who had been unaware of the accident, received the tragic news over the radio. The events that followed Don Marshman's fatal injury have since become Springfield College history. Donald Whitney Marshman entered Springfield Col- lege in September, 1955, a member of the Class of 1959. In the three short years before his untimely death, Don became one of the most popular and in- fluential students on campus. His popularity was un- questioned as the entire campus visited his home town, Simsbury, Connecticut, to help comfort his family and friends at home and to attend services. Classes and athletic events were cancelled; the college itself held an unforgettable service in the Field House. . . . The years previous to this display of love and compassion also found Don's popularity so very prevalent. He was unanimously chosen co-captain of the freshman gym- nastic team; a consensus vote was handed Don when he was persuaded to run for class president and was later elected president of the Pre-Med Club. A very able competitor, Don was also a champion in many ways. Although he came here as an all-state basketball player, he found a new love in the gym- nasium and soon made his presence known. In his first year as a varsity gymnast, having no previous training, he won several trophies and medals and established himself as the New England Trampo- line and Flying Rings Champion. Even as an exhibi- tionist, he amazed audiences with his grace, skill and versatility. Versatility brings to mind the times we have enjoyed watching him clown on the trampoline or cut loose on his drums at one of his many appear- ances on campus. Don came to Springfield College as a Physical Edu- cation Major, but his love of life soon inspired him to turn to medicine, and his goal was to eventually be- come a doctor. His interest in his chosen field was well indicated by his 3-plus index. He was fun-loving and prankish as well as studious and most any cam- pus activity found Don Marshman in the thick of it
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