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Springfield College History
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Name Changes
| 1885 | School for Christian Workers |
| 1890 | YMCA Training School |
| 1891 | International YMCA Training School |
| 1912 | International YMCA College |
| 1954 | Springfield College |
Springfield College Presidents
| David Allen Reed | 1885-1891 |
| Henry S. Lee | 1891-1893 |
| Charles S. Barrows | 1893-1896 |
| Laurence L. Doggett | 1896-1936 |
| Ernest M. Best | 1937-1946 |
| Paul M. Limbert | 1946-1952 |
| Donald C. Stone | 1953-1957 |
| Glenn A. Olds | 1958-1965 |
| Wilbert E. Locklin | 1965-1985 |
| Frank S. Falcone | 1985-1992 |
| Randolph W. Bromery | 1992-1998 |
| Richard B. Flynn | 1999- |
College Seal
In 1889 faculty member Luther H. Gulick, pioneer in physical education and recreation in the United States, created the inverted equilateral triangle logo to represent spirit, mind, and body. The School adopted the triangle as its emblem in December 1891. As the basis for the YMCA's official symbol, the triangle became one of the most recognized corporate logos around the world. Gulick explained What the Triangle Means in 1894. The College seal was registered as a trademark with the United States Patent Office in 1968.
History of the College Seal
