Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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:JOLi ■ji ' tiiii Mi ' mill i 1 1 Rev. David B. Floyd, D.D., Professor of Hebrezv and Greek Exegesis. Born at Middletown, Md., 1846. At the age of 16 he enlisted in the Federal Army, serving as sergeant in the Seventy-fifth Indiana Regiment for three years. He fought with Generals Thomas and Grant, and marched with Sherman to the sea. Gradu- ated from Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia, in 1872, and from Gettysburg Theo- logical Seminary in 1876. He has served several pastorates and is the author of some interesting and significant books. He accepted his present position in 1905. Rev. Charles Leonard, A.B., Professor of Pericopees and Homiletics. Born at Germantown, Pa., 1877. Graduating from Phillips Academy, Exeter. N. H., in 1898 he attended Brown University for one year. Graduated from Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg in 1900 and from the Theological Seminary in 1904. He has served pastorates at YVrightsville and Pittsburgh before accepting the call to the Trinity Lutheran Church of Selinsgrove. He has been a member of the Faculty of Susquehanna University since 1913. Rev. H. N. Follmer, A.M., Professor of Natural Theology, Sociology, Inter- national Law. Was born near Milton, Pa., 1861. Graduated from Missionary Institute. 18S3, Wit- tenburg College, 1885, and from the Theological Seminary of the former in 1887. He served pastorates at Yeagertown. Huntingdon, and Pittsburgh. In 1909 he entered upon his present work. Rev. Thomas C. Houtz, Sc.D., Professor of Mathematics, Astronomy and Ph ysics. Born at Lemont, Pa., 1853. At Boalsburg and the Preparatory Department of State College, he prepared for State College, from which institution he graduated with honor. He served as Principal of several academies and then studied Theology at Missionary Institute. Since 1886. he has been a member of the faculty at Susque- hanna University. I Ieorge E. Fisher, Ph.D., Professor of Natural Sciences. Born at Kreamer, Pa., 1869. Graduated from Missionary Institute, 1888, and from Bucknell University, 1891. He was principal of the Friends ' Normal Institute, Ris- ing Sun, Md., in 1891-92. and professor of natural sciences at Bucknell Academy and assistant professor at Bucknell University for four years. Since 1S96. he has been at the head of the Natural Science Department at Susquehanna. John I. Woodruff, Litt.D., Professor of English and Latin. Born near Selinsgrove, 1864. Graduated from Missionary Institute in 1888, and from Bucknell University in 1890. The following year, he had charge of the Friends ' Normal Institute, Rising Sun, Md., and for two years was professor of Latin and English at Missionary Institute, and for one year was President of Palatinate Col- lege, Myerstown, Pa. Since 1895 he has been professor of English and Latin at Susquehanna, and from 1901-1914 was Dean and acting President. Herbert A. Allison. A.M., Professor of Greek, History and French. Born near Gettysburg, 1874. Graduated from Gettysburg College with honors in 1894. and three years later received the degree of A.M. In 1894, he was a member of the faculty of Palatinate College, Myerstown, Pa., after which he studied law for two years. He accepted his present position in 1896. Nathan N. Keener, M.O., Professor of Elocution and Oratory. Born at Livermore, Pa., 1894. Graduated from Blairsville High School in 1902. and then entered King ' s School of Oratory at Pittsburgh, graduating from the Elocu- tion Department in 1906, and from the Literary and Dramatic Departments in 1907. He was an Instructor in King ' s School until called to Susquehanna in 1908. Page Twenty-five

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E. M. Brungart, A.M., Principal of the Academy. Born at Rebersburg. Pa., 1871. Graduated from Susquehanna in 1900. Was prin- cipal of the Cross Forks School. 1900-02. and of the Mifflinburg Schools, 1902-04. Has held his present position since 1904. J. Frank Faust, Instructor in the Academy. Born at Mowersville, Pa., 1888. Graduated from the Cumberland Valley State Normal School with honors, 1911. Was assistant principal of the Lemoyne Schools, 1911-12, and for several months, secretary of the Lemoyne Trust Co., but resigned to accept his present position in 1912. Mrs. Grover A. Broyver, Instructor in Voice and Pianoforte. Born at North Stonington, Conn. Studied Voice, Piano, and Harmony, under cele- brated instructors, among whom was Professor William Heinrich of Boston. En- gaged in recital and concert work from 1902-08, when she accepted her present posi- tion at Susquehanna, which she has held continuously, excepting the years 1911-12. Edwin P. Soxes. A.B.. Principal of Business School. Born at Lores, Pa., 1877. Graduated from the College Department of Susqu ehanna in 1903 and from the Commercial Department in 1904. Since that time he has been teaching in the Business School of his Alma Mater. Anna M. Guss, Instructor in Art. Born at Port Matilda, Pa. Graduate of the Art Department of Dickinson Seminary. Pursued advanced work at Martha ' s Vineyard and the Art Institute of Chicago. She has taught Art at the Marion and Winchester Colleges, Greensburg Seminary, and one term at the Pennsylvania Chautauqua. She accepted her present posi- tion in 1905. Jay Martin Kelchner, Athletic Director Born at Fleetwood, Pa. Attended the public schools of his native town and in 1911 graduated from Albright College. Was assistant principal of the Clearfield Schools from 1911-13. Accepted his present position in 1913. Luther D. Grossman, Director of Physical Education. Born at Lititz, 1891. Graduated from Lititz High School. 1905. V. M. C. A. Train- ing School of Silver Bay, summer of 1914. General Secretary and Physical Director Lititz Y. M. C. A. Assistant Secretary and Physical Director R. R. Y. M. C. A., Renovo. Pa. General Secretary and Physical Director Hanover Y. M. C. A. En- tered Susquehanna University, 1912. Accepted present position. 1914. Grover A. Brower, Dean of the Conservatory of Music. Born at Newburgh. X. Y., 1884. After studying under private teachers, he entered Institute of Musical Art in New York City in 1907. Graduated from the Institute in 1910, and in 1913 received the diploma for post-graduate work in advanced com- position. For two years he had charge of the Musical Department of St. {Cather- ine ' s School, Bolivar, Tenn. Taught a summer term at New York University; three years in the Institute of Musical Art; and one year in Ithica Conservatory of Music. Came to Susquehanna in 1914. Ferdinand A. Fileion, Instructor in Violin, Pipe Organ and Pianoforte. Born at Holyoke, Mass., 1892. Private instruction under Edmund Severn. Two years study at the Institute of Musical Art. New York City, and later completed the artists ' post-graduate course in violin, composition, and study of the organ. For two years was concert-master of the Musical Art Society of Springfield. Mass.; two years soloist in the New Thought Church of New York City. Entered upon his duties at Susquehanna in 1914. Mrs. Frank M. Haiston. Preceptress. Born at Maugansville. Md. Graduated Cumberland Valley State Normal School. 1911. Taught Public School at Rockaway. N. J.. 1911-12; Public Schools of Frank- lin Co. in 1912-13. Accepted present position in 1°14 Page Twenty-six