Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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The Big Three The original Social Activities Board was created in 19-16. Mr. Denzil Bagstcr- Collins and Mr. Holms VanDcrbeck were instrumental in the formation of the first S. A. B. The Social Activities Board, a sub-group of the Student Council, is a gov- erning body the functions of which are to facilitate, encourage and guide the religious, educational, social and cultural life of Springfield College students. The Board is now comprised of twelve student members and three faculty advisors. This board is completely run by the students with the faculty acting only in an advisory capacity. First Row: P. Field, D. Janovsky Secretary, D. Hanna President, D. Knight Vice President, R. Kohl Treasurer, J. Taylor. Second Row: W. Morrison, G. Gibbs, B. Matvinni, J. Armstrong.

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First Row: D. Johnson SS.A. Coordinator, T. Swartz Treasurer. R. Stone Vice President, I). Smith President, C. Fitzgerald Secretary, B. Winterstccn. Second Row: J. Redmond, F. Kotomski, C Anderson, I . Riordan, B. Beyer, B. Giosifli. Third Row: C. Rubicam, W. Babcock, I. Conrad, R. Evans. student council In 1938, the first Student Council was formed at Springfield College. Previous to this, dating hack to 1904 other forms of a student representation were in practice. The Student Council has come a long way and has travelled the road to success. It holds the position of spokesman for the entire student body and is one of the most important student organizations on campus. The 1959-60 year has l een marked by significant progress. The council has laid the foundation for an honor system on campus; planned a mock Summit Conference; became represented in the United States National Student Asso- ciation; sponsored an Editor’s and RISRS conference, February 12-14 on campus through the help of the National Student Association; developed a program of “student recruitment”; obtained a member of the student body on the board of trustees, making Springfield unique as being the first college in the country to do this. 26 I move that. . .

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abbey and west hall dormitory senate The Abbey and West Hall Dormitory Senate carries out the functions of self-government within the dormitory, furthers the best interests of the women residents and of the college, and works in cooperation with the college administration and the student government. The Dormitory Senate functions mainly to foster the development and maintenance of a true spirit of solidarity among the women, to govern the resi- dents, and to control and finance dormitory activities. The rule stales . . First Row: V. Butler, D. Janovsky Treasurer, E. Allen President, M. Bishop Vice President, M. Murray Fire Chief, C. Anderson Student Council Representative. Sec- ond Row: Mrs. Gouck, J. Tays, A. Atwood, M. Murray, R. Stewart, B. Lantzy. Third Row: B. Card, G. Ekengren, L. Cranston, E. Wright.