College of New Rochelle - Annales Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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Maximilian yon der Porten Berlin, Lausanne, Heidelberg, 1887-1902; Ph.D., Heidel- berg 1902; Romance Languages and Philology, University of Paris, 1902-1905; Oriental Languages and Literature, Vienna and Budapest, 1906-1907. Professor of Romance Languages Our first impression — that he is exacting, sarcastic, dignified, and a man of few words and many deeds. Our final impression — that he has a stern mien but a kind heart; a man who faces life fairly and frankly, always in- terested in the meanderings of its complex waters. It is his brilliancy, his learning and loftiness of thought that we most admire. As someone once said of him, “He is all truth in his words, and should the whole world dis- believe his integrity, dispute his character, and question his right to happiness, he would August Steitz A.B., New York University, 1905; A.M., Yale, 1906; Columbia, 1901-1906; Research Scholar, Germany 1912- 1913; Ph.D., New York University, 1914. . Professor of German Is there a single German student in our College who does not love and admire Pro- fessor Steitz? Perhaps it is his wonderful sense of humor combined with a genial and kindly manner that makes such a great im- pression! Nothing, except sometimes our atrocious pronunciations, can try his patience. Furthermore, he is not to be deceived — composition work, when too perfect, calls forth a humorous remark about our neighbor’s notebook. The most trying situations are dealt with in the same unique manner, but strange to say, no one dares to take advantage of it. More than anything else, however, his broadmindedness and interest in all his pupils are accountable for his great popularity. Professor Steitz is unusually brilliant and possesses that rare gift of being able to impart his knowledge to others.

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Language PhILLXPE DE LA ROCHELLE Ai ' f ' F Litt.B., St. Hyacinthe; Harvard, 1894-1895; Instructor, ’ ‘ H Romance Languages and Literature, University of Pennsyt- : T vania, 1905-1912; Columbia, 1913-1923; Membre de la I Societe Nationale des Professeurs de Franeaise; Member t of the Modern Language Association of America; Member .. ! of the Harvard Law School Club. Wm. Professor of French Professor de la Rochelle represents the more I conservative type of French gentleman. By ■ X y conservative we do not mean that he is old- fashioned or unprogressive, because, he is far from being either of these. It is simply that I he reminds one of a typical gentleman of the ( I Old School. The charm and graciousness of the French are embodied in his solicitude for HHHBBHlii the young ladies in his classes. Their affairs are always a subject of interest and amusement to him. Untiring in his effort, Professor de la Rochelle deeply appreciates co-operation and enthusiasm in the students. A wonderful flow of clear, beautiful French does not alone comprise brilliant person- ality. He has a broad view of the current topics of the day and a deep knowledge which enables him to discuss them in a most engaging manner. Professor de la Rochelle is not only the scholar and the teacher, but the friend of every student in New Rochelle. F. Defrance Litt.B., University of Poitiers; L.L.M., University of Paris. Professor of French Literature Knowing Professor Defrance has helped us to understand not only his beautiful language but the very nature and temperament of the French people. His gallantry and gentleness are an incentive to even the most timid to speak freely in French — an ordeal that we used to dread. To him, duty is paramount; he has no patience with anyone who neglects her work. In return, he offers a like recom- pense — numerous exercises are corrected ac- curately and fairly and always up to date. His very dignity and love of the beautiful are unconsciously imparted to his students. The desire to glean from classical literature the highest standards of truth and honor is in- stilled in us as we listen to his accounts of the French authors. Possessed of a very striking personality and an air of superb command, Professor Defrance is one of the most cultured and aristocratic members of our Faculty. Fourteen

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Faculty Professor Louis Campos College of the Escolapios Pamplona, 1898-1901; Yrache, 1901-1906; College of St. Paul, Angouleme, 1908-1910. Professor of Spanish The individual who has for his chief aim the furtherance of his fellow man’s welfare is very rare, and when found, ofttimes not apprecia- ted. There is one among us who is character- ized by this same aim; he is Senor Campos, Instructor in Spanish. His sincerity is very apparent, and this quality is the one that makes the greatest appeal to those who are inclined to treat the subject he teaches lightly. No labor or inconvenience is too much for him, when he knows that the result will be of benefit to his pupils. Professor Campos’ ability to see quickly the difficulties of the students and his patience in dealing with them is praiseworthy. His earnestness, understand- ing, and charming humor make for a complete understanding between himself and students, and accounts for his popularity on campus. Miss Edna Meyer Savage School of Physical Education, 1916; New York City, 1917. Instructor in Physical Training Miss Meyer is one of those people whose charm you cannot describe — she combines all that is admirable and lovable in character with an immeasurable amount of ability in her chosen field — tact and good looks. We of 1923 have always felt that Miss Meyer was peculiarly “Ours” ; perhaps because we came to N. R. C. together; perhaps because she coached and encouraged our team in those stormy Meet days of Freshman and Sopho- more years. Then, we scarcely knew her. Now, her magnetic personality, her clean-cut ap- pearance, her poise, her manner on the gym- nastic floor, and her unselfish devotion to us — our team, have welded our admiration and affection into the firmest of bonds — friendship. Ilf ANNALE S Jr Sixteen