Distinguished Alumnus Award form for Dr. Ferenc Hepp

This is the Distinguished Alumnus Award form for Dr. Ferenc (Frank) Hepp, a Springfield College alumnus, to support his award. The form has Dr. Hepp's name, class, and address, introduces Dr. Hepp's professional achievements, and contributions to his community and nation. It was probably completed in 1979 or 1980, for the form says "Return to the Alumni Office no later than January 10, 1980".Ferenc (Frank) Hepp received a B.S. degree in 1935 and an M.Ed. degree in 1936 from Springfield College, and a PhD degree from University of Iowa. He served as Director of the Royal Hungarian Physical Education Department, President of the Hungarian College of Physical Education and later Chairman of the Hungarian Scientific Research Association for Physical Education and Sports. In the mid 1950’, he founded the Hungarian Scientific Council of Physical Education and Sport and subsequently founded and directed the Hungarian Scientific Research Institute of Physical Education and Sport. “Frank” has been a member of the Hungarian Olympic Committee and President of the Hungarian National Basketball Federation. On the international level, he has been associated with the International Amateur Basketball Federation and is a life member of the AAHPER. He has published about 150 professional and scientific publications in the field of physical education, sport, and sport psychology, including the “Olympic Sports Dictionary” in four languages. Dr. Hepp received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Springfield College in 1980. He was enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor in 1981."File copy" is written on the top right corner of the form