Application for admissions to Springfield College for Frank H. Powley (1937)

This is the application for admissions to Springfield College, then known officially as the International YMCA College, for Frank H. Powley (Class of 1942). The application is dated July 23, 1937. The application lists general biographical information, some financial information, his experience, YMCA leadership and experience, and references.Herbert Frank Powley attended Springfield College from Fall 1938 till Jan. 1942. He was three months shy of graduating and when he was got the call to enter World War II with the US Army Air Corps, the predecessor of the US Air Force. During his time at Springfield College he played Lacrosse, Soccer, Wrestling, and Ice Hockey. He was also involved in many student activities and clubs, and even served as the Varsity S Club president for one year. A"Y" man through and through, he was highly involved with the Baltimore YMCA, Hi-Y clubs, boys work, and camping. During a mission in the summer of 1943, the bomber he was one was last seen near the coast of Ireland