Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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The Collegiate Year Rev. John A. W. Haas, D.D. E very year of collegiate life may appear to be the same, but in fact it has its own char- acter and its own distinctive features. Were every year alike, there would be no pro- gress, for progress implies change and change for the better. It is a story of steady progress which we can relate, not progress without arrest, or progress without difficulty, but still progress. In the teaching of the college there has been a greater uniform excellence and quality of efficiency than ever before. More earnestness of purpose and application have been evident. Courses previously offered were enriched with new material and given with better methods. Among new work undertaken, two courses deserve special mention. One is the full year’s course in sociology in its theoretical foundation and practical application, which attracted the largest class in elective studies because of its present interest and value. The other new course is a general course in the elements of biology for the student who cannot take the detail work of biological study and laboratory practice. The attention given to writing of themes in the lower classes has been more careful, and more constant writing has been introduced. A lecture by Henry VanDyke, of Princeton, and a course in aesthetics by Prof. Shaw, of New York Uni- versity, were of the highest type. The Saturday courses for public school teachers were better patronized than ever before. In the response which the student body gave to the teaching, life and fellowship of the col- lege, there were evidences of appreciation despite the usual critical attitude of the college man. “The Muhlenberg” showed the influence and in this whole year advanced very decidedly in excellence of material. The usual literary contests took place and pleasant social receptions were features of the life of the literary societies. The Classical Club continued its rambles in classic fields, while the Philosophical Club discussed modern historical and political questions. The work of the individual students who prepared papers and reports for class-room or entered upon prize essays was commendable. The general student atmosphere was wholesome and student government continued. The Student Council entered diligently upon some difficult problems of student life. The Glee Club had a most well-balanced group of voices, and the Dramatic Association added to its former good reputation. Page Eight