Springfield College Commencement Program (1941)

This program details the fifty-fifth commencement exercises, held June 13-15, 1941, at the International YMCA College (now Springfield College). Along with a calendar of events, the pamphlet includes a list of the graduating students and the lyrics to “A Song for Springfield,” “God Save America,” “We’re Going to Leave Massasoit,” and “America.” Friday featured an alumni-faculty golf tournament, alumni tennis, alumni class reunions and dinners, baccalaureate ceremonial, commencement dance, art exhibition, and college motion pictures. On Saturday, students could enjoy an alumni association breakfast, senior tree planting, alumni picnic, alumni versus varsity baseball game, band concert, science exhibits, commencement dinner, and dramatic club presentation. The College scheduled significantly less events for Sunday: the honor society breakfast, alumni fellowship and memorial service, alumni council, and graduating exercises. Dr. John Charles Schroeder gave the commencement address, title