Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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REV. THOMAS C. HOUTZ, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy, was born Sept. 28, 1853, at Lemont, Centre Co., Pa. He was prepared for college at Boalsburg Academy and in the Preparatory Department of State College, which institution he entered in 1875, taking the McCallister Prize for best general standing on entrance of Freshman year. His course at college demonstrated his superior ability, and two other prizes, the one in Mathematics, the other in Physics, were added to his laurels. In 1879 he received A. B., in 1S82, A. M. He taught in various schools from 1879-83 ; was Principal of Rock Spring Academy 1883-84 ; Principal of Pine Grove Academy 1884-85 ; entered Theological Dep ' t M. I. 1885 ; Prof, of Mathematics and Vice-Principal M. I. 1886-94 ; Prof. Mathematics and Astronomy, Susquehanna 1894.

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PROF J I WOODRUFF was born tear Salem, Snyder Co., Pa., in 1S64. He attended Missionary Institute at Selinsgrove, and with this preparation entered Bucknell University, at Lewishurg, during the Junior year. He graduated in iSgo, and three years later his Alma Mater conferred upon him the degree of A. M. After leaving college he took charge of the Friends ' Normal Institute at Rising Sun, Md., where he remained at the head of that institution for one year. He then went to Mifflintown, Pa , and during 1891 and 1S92 was Principal of the Mifflin Academy. He then became Professor of Latin and Higher English in Missionary Institute (now Susquehanna Uni- versity). Prof. Woodruff ' s methods of instruction are both original and thorough.