Capital University - Capitalian Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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Geo. H. Schodde, Ph.D., D.D. Born at Allegheny, Pa., 1854. Capital U. 1872, A.B.; Theological Scm. 1875; U. of Leipzig 1877, Ph.D.; (D.D. Pa. College, Gettysburg, Pa., 1885). Prof. Greek, Capital U. and Prof, of Theology since 1881. Former Editor Theol. Mag. -and Lutheran Standard; Author, The Protestant Church in Germany, 1903; Translator: Book of Enoch and Book of Jubilees (from Ethiopic) ; Delitzch's Day in Capernaum. 1890; Weiss’ Religion of the New Testament, 1905; Weiss' Commentary on the New Testament (4 volumes), 1906. Contr. to various magazines. 22 F. W. Stellhorn, D.D. See Dedicatory) Biography.

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TTO MEES, eighth president of Capital University, is the youngest executive in its history. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, February 19, 1879. Both his paternal and maternal lineage is distinguished, for his grandfather. Rev. K. Mees was lor a half a century pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Colum- bus; his father. Dr. Theo. Mees, Ph.D., is Professor of Mental Science and Theology at Capital University; and his mother, daughter of Rev. E. A. Brauer, form- erly Professor of Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. President Mees attended the Columbus Public Schools until his tenth year and afterwards studied three years at the Woodvillc Normal School, having moved there with his father who became its president in 1888. In 1894 he entered Capital Uni- versity and was graduated from the college in 1898, and in 1901 from the Seminary. After his Seminary graduation. Professor Mees did not enter the active ministry, but went to Europe, studied at Berlin and Leipzig in 1901-2, and traveled extensively, especially in Italy. Vhile in turope, a call was sent to him by the congregation at Coraopolis, Pa., which he accepted. During his pastorate of ten years he built up a well organized congregation which will never forget his untiring zeal and splendid success. In Synod, too. Rev. Mees soon began to show his ability, serving as English Secretary of the Eastern District and contributing to the Lutheran Standard. Eight or ten congregations extended calls to him, but he remained with the promising Coraopolis parish. In the fall of 1912, after the resignation of Dr. L. H. Schuh, Ph.D., Rev. Mees was called to the presidency of Capital. He accepted and entered upon the new duties January 1, 1913, at the age of thirty-three. In his initial address at Christ’s Church he struck the keynote which has characterized his whole administration—progressiveness. Energetic and zealous himsell he has infused a spirit of progress into the life and activity of the whole University. Since his arrival a Science Hall has been constructed and equipped, the Rudolf Memorial Library built, a central heating plant erected, the courses standardized, an Arts-Agricultural and Normal course planned, a chair of History established, endowments increased and the attendance raised to the 200 mark. Being a young man himself President Mees has interested the younger Alumni in the affairs of the school and has won for it many new benefactors and friends. In the fall of 1914 St. Paul’s congregation of Toledo called President Mees as its pastor, but after earnest deliberation and much anxiety he returned the call and re- mained to continue his splendid work at Capital. President Mees’ home on the campus is cheered by his faithful wife Clara, nee Christiansen, whom he married in 1903, and four happy children, Elsa, Gertrude, Robert and Ruth. Though the presidential duties are trying and take up most of his time, yet he occasionally contributes to the Lutheran Standard, Theological Magazine and other educational magazines. Some years ago he translated Luther’s volume on the Psalms in the Lenker series. In Pittsburg he directed a chorus and for the last two years has directed the Lutheran Choral Society in Columbus. He is also the present director of the Capital University Glee Club. Invitations from congregations, societies and brotherhoods now and then call him away to make addresses and deliver sermons in the interest of the school. His democratic spirit, intense zeal and progressive policies have made him beloved both at the University-and abroad. 21

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Geo. K. Leonard, A.M. Born at Augusta County, Va„ 1847. Normal School, Bloomington, 111., 1872-76. Capital U. 1880, A.M. Teacher in Grammar School. Prin- cipal of Preparatory Dept. Capital U. 1883-1913. Professor of Science Capital U. 1895-1913. Pro- fessor Emeritus of Science. Science Hall equipped by Alumni named Leonard Science Hall, in his honor. S. A. Singer, A.B. Born near Canton, Ohio, 1871. Capital U. 1896, A.B. Acting Professor Math. C. U. 1896-97. Cornell U. special student in Math., Physics, As- tronomy. Professor of Math. C. U. since 1898. Treas. C. U. 23