Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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I • I Nothing in life is more wonderful than faith—the one great moving force which we can neither weigh in the balance nor test in the crucible.

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Each year, in accordance with tradition, The Massasoit is dedi- cated to some esteemed and well-loved member of the faculty. This faculty member usually exemplifies those characteristics which have come to be associated with every Springfield College person—respect for learning—a fervent desire to teach others—and a compassion for, and a sense of brotherhood with, his fellow man. This year, we have decided to deviate from the accustomed pattern and dedicate our book not to one specific man but rather, to a general, all inclusive person whom we call An Unknown Spring- fieldian. He is that person who typifies the ideals of our college in his thoughts and in his deeds. He may be a graduate, eminently known in his respective field, or a student doing volunteer work with under- privileged children. Whoever he is—he is a credit to himself, to his community, and to our college. Fame may not follow him, nor may fortune seek him out, but everyone with whom he comes in contact is made a little richer by the experience. Living by the high ideals represented by the triangle, he performs his job to the best of his ability knowing: “the greatest reward of a job well done— is to have done it.” So it is to him, and to the many like him who will come later, that we proudly and gratefully dedicate the 1962 Massasoit.

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That part of the triangle which is called spirit and which is supported by the mind and body of the individual is the intangible quality that serves to build the Unknown Springfieldian’s character and convictions. Whether he is viewing a setting sun, cheering for others or turning towards an omnipotent being, he is growing in the spiritual aspect which is truly part of the education of a whole man.