University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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' ROFESSORS IN RETIREMENT Professor Newlon retired last summer after serving the University for some thirty years. He taught courses in forge and farm shop work, and was for several years in charge of machine-shop courses. His enthusiasm was carried into his spare time activities also; and, since the founding of the Stockbridge school, he has worked with every class in that branch of the University. . . . FAITH In the retirement of John Broadfoot the University has lost a capable and efficient administrator. As Assistant Treas- urer he gave fully of his talents, and his knowledge of University business procedures classed him as an author- ity. The rapid growth of the University in recent years called for such conscientious attention as that which he directed toward the problems in the Treasurer ' s ' Office. Under the direction of Curry Hicks, The Department of Physical Education has progressed from a humble beginning to its present stature in the University. Alumni Field, the Physical Education building, and the establishment of Physical Education as a major course of study have become re- alities. To those who know and love Curry Hicks, he is Mister Physical Education himself — the man to whom so many owe so much. Professor Osmun graduated from Connecticut Agricultural Col- lege, received his master ' s degree on our campus in 1905, was re- tained as instructor in botany and became head of the department in 1915. Through his untiring ef- forts, the department has flour- ished within the crowded confines of Clark Hall. He can well be proud of this legacy to the new department head. After forty years, a teacher has become one of our professors emeriti. Walter E. Prince ' s pres- ence on this campus will not soon be forgotten by either students or colleagues, for his is the rare gift of attaining the high standard for himself which he expected of those with whom he came in con- tact. In his classroom literature lived.

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WE ARE aRATEFUL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BUILDING ASSOCIATION Front: Richard J. Davis ' 28, Treas- urer; Eleanor W. Bateman ' 23; Alden C. Brett ' 12, President. Louis W. Ross ' 17; David H. Buttrick ' 17, Vice-President; the late William V. Hayden ' 13; Harry Dunlap Brown, ' 14; Ralph F. Taber ' 16, As- sistant Treasurer. Henry M. Walker ' 16 (Inset) The spirit which inspired this gift to the Commonweahh is the spirit of every Loyal Son of ' Old Massachusetts ' , said Alden Brett ' 12 at dedication ceremonies in 1940 at Lewis Hall, first of the alumni-built dormitories. He was addressing a group of students, faculty, trustees, alumni. 1 know of no group in which there exists so great a degree of loyalty as in our Alumni, ' ' Mr. Brett continued. Psychologists may agree that the scientific basis for loyalty Is easily understood. But, I have the feeling that beyond our sphere of knowledge there is a scheme of things which I cannot comprehend. I only know that when 1 give to others some of the good that has come to me 1 have a feeling of satisfaction which nothing can remove. So I believe it is with this group. In the satisfaction of a job well done we have had our reward. It is my sincere desire that this spirit of loyalty will continue to grow and fruit in even larger achievements in the years to come to the end that our college may grow to full stature in its field of service. BUILDING ASSOCIATES