Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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Isaac M. Wright, Pd.D. Professor of Philosophy and Pedagogy. 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 Philosophy and Pedagogy Muhlenberg College 1917. Phi Kappa Tau. Phi Delta Kappa. Director of Ex- tension Courses. “Don’t cha know” that this is the pro- fessor of education and philosophy at Muhl- enberg? His great fault in the eyes of us students is his great love for “tripping us up” on some catch question. He likes to show us we don’t know anything and after one week in his logic class every Junior agrees with him. Passing on then we come to the serious side of the Doctor. He is a good organizer and has shown it by the management of the extension department. When Dr. Wright came to Muhlenberg the summer and Saturday schools had comparatively few students, but this year they have many more students than can be accommodated in the regular college courses. Dr. Wright’s specialty is education and he has succeeded in placing many Muhlen- berg graduates in excellent teaching posi- tions. Henry R. Mueller, A.M. Professor of History. Born July 21, 1887. A. B. Muhlenberg College 1909. A. M. Columbia University 1915. Post Grad- uate Work at Columbia University 1914-17. Uni- versity Scholar, Columbia University 1915-16. Uni- versity Fellow, Columbia University 1916-17. A. E. F. University of Paris 1919. Elected Professor of History and Political Science Muhlenberg College 1920. This is Professor Mueller’s second year as a member of the Muhlenberg faculty and under his direction the Department of History has taken a large step forward. He has started several new courses besides developing the regular courses. Prof. Mueller believes in work, and work we do in his classes, but we receive a knowledge of history that will aid us great- ly in understanding the problems of to-day. Professor Mueller was with the American Army in France and after the signing of the armistice he did several months of post- graduate work in the University of Paris. American history from the adoption of the Constitution to the Civil War is Pro- fessor Mueller’s specialty and he is look- ing forward to the time when the Depart- ment of History is so enlarged that he can devote more time to his specialty. Page Nineteen

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Albert C. H. Fasig, M.S. Professor of Natural and Applied Sciences. Born at Reading, Pa., September 18, 1888. Pre- pared at Reading High School. B. S. Muhlenberg 1909. Alpha Tau Omega. M. S. Muhlenberg Col- lege 1910. Chemist in the Department of Meat and Milk Inspection, Reading. Elected Instructor in the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences 1913. Elected Assistant in the same Department 1917. Elected Professor 1920. Prof. Fasig is the faculty representative to the Athletic Association and as such has taken a very active interest in athletics here at Muhlenberg. He played on the first football team here at Muhlenberg and since then has seen the star of Muhlenberg rise in sports until Lehigh bows before us. During the football season “Tut” and his side kick “Guerny” are on the football field every afternoon until dark for there is nothing so pleasing to Prof. Fasig as a winning football team. As the head of the Department of Chem- istry Prof. Fasig has built up that depart- ment and now is looking for a new science building. In “Tut’s” classes we learn not only chemistry, but we get an idea of what Muhlenberg means not only in scholarship but also in athletics and school spirit and indeed unfortunate is the Freshman who does not come out of his class with the idea of giving his best for Muhlenberg. Rev. John D. M. Brown, A.M. Professor of English. Born at Lebanon, Pa., December 2, 1883. Pre- pared at Lebanon High School. A. B. Muhlenberg College 1906. A. M. Columbia University 1907. Ordained a Minister in the Lutheran Church 1910. Elected Instructor at Muhlenberg College 1912. As- sistant Professor 1915 ; Professor 1920. This year Professor Brown has been able to devote his time entirely to the English Department since a new member has been added to the faculty to teach the Romance languages. His favorite type of literature is the drama and he offers some very fine courses in the drama of different countries. During his lectures he often stops to read portions of the play he is discussing. He interpre ' .s them in such a way that his hearers can easily picture the scene on the stage. Another of Prof. Brown’s strong points is his oratory. He can draw word pictures that are seldom equalled in the pulpit. Un- der his tute ' age, oratory has become a leading study here at Muhlenberg and students trained by him have made remark- able showings in the IntercoPegiate Orator- ical contests. He has been dramatic direc- tor of the Glee Club for many years and has produced skits that are always a lead- ing part of the Club’s programme. Page Eighteen

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Anthony S. Corbiere, Ph.B. Instructor in Romance Languages. Born at Nice, France, March 8, 1893. Prepared at Tacoma High School. Department of Jourmlism, University of Washington 3 years. Phi Kappa Sigma. Sigma Delta Chi. Associate University Players. Sergeant Major Ambulance Service U. S. A. A. E. F. Ph. B. Muhlenberg College 1920. Graduate Work Columbia University 1920-21. Uni- versity of Pennsylvania 1921-22. Mr. Corbiere is one of the new men on the faculty at Muhlenberg this year. As he was born in France he is well versed in French and is now teaching us that lan- guage. Mr. Corbiere served in the Ambulance Corps with the American Army in France. While stationed at Camp Crane he came into contact with Muhlenberg and liked it so well that after the war he returned here to complete his college course. Before the entry of the United States into the world war, he had spent three years at the University of Washington, where he was especially interested in journalism and dramatics. We can only wish Mr. Corbiere continued success in his teaching career here at Muhl- enberg and hope that the ties of friendship will grow closer with each successive year. William S. Ritter, B.S. Director of Physical Education. Born at Allentown, Pa., May 17, 1892. Prepared at Allentown Preparatory School. B. S. Muhlenberg College 1916. Alpha Tau Omega. Elected Director of Physical Culture at Muhlenberg College 1919. If you have ever noted about the campus a group of dejected physical wrecks with chests caving in and tongues hanging out, you can be sure that they are the result of the physical torture given by this puny youth. A few years ago the students regarded physical culture as a joke, but under “Bill’s” efficient guidance it has become a tragedy to the student, but the joy of Bill’s life. When Mr. Ritter is not holding classes he can be found with other individuals of his “organ-eye-zation” in front of a little cigar store on Hamilton St. between Ninth and Tenth which rumor says Bill bought last year under an assumed name. During Bill’s career he was captain of both the football and basketball teams and is one of the best athletes Muhlenberg has developed. Page Twenty