Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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lirirr muhlcnberg 7 CIARLA 1922 Henry JR. Mueller, A.M. Professor of History Mr. Mueller is one of the members of the faculty who returned to his Alma Mater to teach. He is offering courses in both re- quired and elective history that are second to none. Many of us did not realize how interesting and important history is until we came under his supervision. Although he is new in the faculty he has gained the confidence of the men who are in his classes and every one feels that he is giving his best to bring the work of his department to a high standard. The enlightening language of freshmen laboring over the minute details of map- drawing is an indication of his theory that knowledge cannot be attained without effort. Born July 21, 1887. A.B. Muhlenberg College 1909. A.M. Columbia University 1915. Post graduate work at Columbia University 1914-1917. University Scholar, Columbia University 1915-1916. University Fellow, Columbia University 1916-1917. University of Paris 1919. Elected Professor of History and Political Science, Muhlenberg College 1920. Member of the American Historical Association. Rev. Harry C. Cressman, A.B. Instructor in Sociology and Religion. When Mr. Cressman came to us the war was not yet completely a thing of the past and every battle was fought again at Muh- lenberg. Many were his amusing tales of the life of the American Soldier in France. The change from soldier to teacher was made without loss of time. Besides making- friends with all the students and re-enter- ing enthusiastically into real college life, he has wonderfully improved the work in his department. He is also taking graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania which assures us of a stronger department next year. Rev. Cressman frequently fills vacancies in the pulpits of the surrounding neighbor- hood and everywhere acquits himself with credit. He is the Past High Exalted Grand Chief of the School of Reminiscence for he likes nothing better than to tell stories of Muh- lenberg bowl fights and dormitory life at Mt. Airy. Born at Weatherly, Pa., October 28, 1889. White Haven High School. Allentown Preparatory School. Lutheran Theological Seminary. Ordained 1916. Chaplain 311th Infantry 1917-19. Citation. Phi Kappa Tau. Elected Instructor in Sociology and Religion 1919. 21

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MUHLETi ERG ni 1 1 1 1 1 1 if i mu mirrmriT CIARLA Ml 1 1 1 1 1 1 if 1922 Isaac M. Wright, Pd.D. Professor of Philosophy and Pedagogy. Passing on then we come to Dr. Wright. For the past four years he has been telling Muhlenberg students that there is no such animal as the subconscious mind and that the synapse is nothing with neurons on both ends of it. “I was wondering about that; an interesting question, don’t you know.” He has convinced the seniors that teaching pays better in New York and New Jersey than it does in Pennsylvania. But Pennsylvania is wonderful anyway for the rivers run at right angles to the mountains. Seriously, Dr. Wright has greatly im- proved the educational department of the college. He has brought the standard for Muhlenberg far above the requirements of the state and is building up a well equipped laboratory for psychological experiment. He has complete charge of the Extension School and is offering courses for the teach- ers of the vicinity that until his arrival at Muhlenberg had been unheard of in this section of the country. Born at Scio, N. Y., March 7, 1879. Prepared at Belmont High School. B.S. Alfred University 1904. Pd.M. New York University 1914. Pd.D. New York University 1916. Elected Professor of Philos- ophy and Pedagogy Muhlenberg College 1917. Phi Kappa Tau. Phi Delta Kappa. Director of Exten- sion Courses. Rev. Robert R. Fritscli, A.M. Assistant Professor of Modern Languages. Everybody knows Prof. Fritsch as a busy man, always ready to help students who have a desire for special work in German or French. The most flexible and compre- hensive range of electives in any depart- ment in the college probably is the offering of German courses under Prof. Fritsch and Dr. Wackernagel. Another service which Prof. Fritsch en- joys is to give members of the lower classes an opportunity to earn the diploma in Teacher Training offered by the State Sun- day School organization. This is in con- nection with the course in Freshman Bible. In addition to his work at the college, Rev. Fritsch serves a congregation in East Allentown, and conducts a large Bible class organized by the Allentown Federation of Churches. He has plenty to do, does it well, and thrives on work. He rides two hobbies faithfully: etymology and gardening. Born in Allentown, Pa., September 10, 1879. Pre- pared at Allentown High Sch ool. A.B. Muhlenberg College 1900. A.M. Muhlenberg College 1903. A.M. Illinois Wesleyan University 1907. Instructor in Greek at Muhlenberg College 1907-08. Instructor in Modern Languages 1908-15. Elected Assistant Pro- fessor 1915. Ordained a Lutheran minister 1915. 20

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1 ( — - 1 -- ] A 7 MUHLETi ETRG CLARL.A 1922 f=f Albert O. H. Fasig, M.S. Professor of Natural and Applied Science. He delights in the “play by play” method of describing the football games of days gone by “when they carried only twelve men with the team.” Prof. Fasig does more to bring freshmen up to date in Muhlenberg football history than anyone else, not even excepting Shorty Edwards. In Chemistry class he entertains the men with tales of his personal experience as inspector of foods and drinks in the neigh- boring metropolis of Reading and as investi- gator of the natural waters of Lehigh county. Another thrilling tale of the class- room is the story of how the American monopoly of the match manufacturing business was broken by the introduction of the safety match. The chemistry department has been im- proved and its efficiency raised to a consid- erable extent this year since Prof. Fasig has been able to devote all his time to it and is no longer responsible for the depart- ment of Physics. Born in Reading, Pa., September 18, 1888. Pre- pared at Reading High School. B.S. Muhlenberg College 1909. Alpha Tau Omega. M.S. Muhlenberg College 1910. Chemist in the Department of Milk and Meat Inspection, Reading. Elected Instructor in the Department of Natural and Aplied Science 1913. Elected Assistant Professor in this Department 1917. Elected Professor 1920. Hugo E. Anderson, A.M. Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Higher Mathematics. Professor Anderson was admirably equipped by nature for his calling of astron- omy because his exceptionally extendy?d stature brings him nearer to the objects of his investigation than ordinary mortals. This much was apparent to everyone when Professor Anderson made his first appear- ance at Muhlenberg in September last year. Those who have since come into his classes have found that whatever gifts nature may have given the professor were improved by study and application resulting in a deep knowledge not only of astronomy but also of the other branches of mathematics, as well as Physics and the allied sciences. The Physics laboratory during the war was almost completely dismantled, and the task of planning experiments for his classes and providing equipment for them was not an easy one. In spite of continued delays in the delivery of materials ordered last August some of which have not yet arrived, a comprehensive series of experi- ments is being performed by the Juniors. Born at Stanton, Iowa. A.B. Augustana College 1908. Engineering and Geology University of Iowa 1908-10. Graduate work Augustana College 1911-12. A.M. Augustana College 1914. Graduate work at the University of Chicago summer of 1916 and 1918. Elected Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Math- ematics, Muhlenberg College 1920. 22