Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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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.

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C 1 EORGE E. FISHER, Ph. B., Professor of Natural Sciences, was born Jan. 17, 1869, at Kreamer, Snyder Co., Pa. He was prepared for j college at public schools near Salem and entered M. I. in 1884, and graduated in 1888. He received Ph. B. from Bucknell University in 1891 and A. M. in 1894. He taught in public schools 1888-89; was Principal of Friends ' Normal Institute, Md., 1891-92; Prof, of Natural Sciences, Bucknell Academy, 1S92-96; Prof, of Natural Sciences Susquehanna, 1896. He organized the Society of Natural Sciences, and by his wonderful energy and industry has kept the fires of scientific research burning brightly.