Drexel University - Spartan Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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T EDITH BAER, B.S. V Miss Baer was graduated from Normal Domestic Science Department of Drexel Institute in 1904. In 1913 she received her B.S. degree from Columbia University. She was instructor of Domestic Science in Northampton, Mass., 1904-1907, Drexel Institute, 1907-19124 'l'eacher's College, 1912-1913, and in 1915 was appointed Professor of the Domes- tic Science. L. CI-IESTON STARKEY, M.E. Professor Starkey was graduated from Central High School, and entered Lehigh University, receiving l1is M.E. degree from that university in 1898. He then became principal of Philadelphia Public Schools, and after four years resigned to return to the Engineering Department of his alma mater. In 1904 Professor Starkey became an instructor of Engineering in Drexel, receiving the appointment of Professor of Mechanical En- gineering in 1907. He is always ready to lend a CAROLINE A. M. HALL Mrs. Hall was graduated from the Normal Course in Domestic Arts at Pratt Institute and was for a number of years connected with the Young Women's Christian Association in Brooklyn. In 1892 Mrs. Hall organized a Department of Dressmaking at Drexel and in 1901 she became director of the Normal Course in Domestic Arts, receiving the appointment of Professor of Domestic Arts in 1914. Her earnest work has won for Mrs. Hall the great confidence and eo-operation of her students. helping l1and. J. PETERSON RYDER, B.S. Mr. Ryder was graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Chemistry and from Boston Normal School of Gymnastics. He was then appointed Professor of Physical Training at Drexel Institute. Mr. Rydcr's earnest co-operation in the advancement of school activities is greatly appreciated by tl1e student body, and the Glee Club certainly owes its life to him. 1 1 l 1 1 Page len l

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HENRY V. GUMMERE, M.A. In 1888, Professor Gummere was graduated from Haverford College with a B.S. degree. The following year he received his Master's degree from Haverford, and in 1890, the degree of M.A. from Harvard. After spending the years from 1889 to 1893 in graduate work, he became instructor in Mathematics at Swarthmore College. Following graduate work in Harvard came the appointment of Professor in Mathematics and Physics in Ursinus College, which Professor Gummere filled until his appointment as Professor of Mathematics in Drexel lnstitute in 1904. Although most of his time is taken up with the evening school work, Professor Gummere is always ready to lend a helping hand to the day students. HENRY NEWTON BENKERT, B.S., C.E. Professor Benkert entered Swarthmore College from Swarthmore Preparatory School and was gradu- ated in 1901 with a B.S. degree and in 1904 as Civil Engineer. From 1902 to 1907 Professor Ben- kert was connected with the faculty of the Engineer- ing Department of Swarthmore College. In 1905, he became an instructor in Engineering at Drexel Institute, receiving the appointment of Professor of Electrical Engineering in 1909. His subtle wit and good humor have made for him a host of ABRAHAM HENWOOD, B.S., M.S. - Professor Henwood received his preparatory train- ing at Girard College. He was graduated from Uni- versity of Pennsylvania in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and in 1916 received his M.S. degree. In 1917, Professor Henwood was appointed a chief of investigation in connection with the work of the advisory commission of the Council of National Defense. In seeking information regarding Professor Hen- Wood's newest title the answer given was a broad smile and the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Chemistry Department of Drexel Institute. He is presiding officer of the Philadelphia section of the American Chemical Society, comprising more than five hundred chemists engaged in all lines of work in and around Philadelphia. friends. MABEL DICKSON CHERRY Miss Cherry was graduated from the Philadelphia Normal School in 1898, and from Boston Normal School ofGymnastics QIQIO, Department ofHygienc, Wellesley Collegej, 1900. In 1907 Miss Cherry became a member of the faculty of Drexel ln- stitute. As assistant to the Dean in charge of the women students, her advice is greatly esteemed. Page nim-

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l- CARL LEWIS ALTMAIER Professor Altmaier received his education in the public schools of Harrisburg, and from there en- tered the National School of Elocution and Oratory in Philadelphia before taking up law. He then entered the office of 'Strawbridge 84 Taylor where he began his study of law, being admitted to the Philadelphia Bar in 1889. Professor Altmaicr has also studied in the Universities of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Cornell and Chicago, specializing in pedagogy. ln 1893 he became instructor in De- partment of Commerce and Finance of Drexel and in 1914 was appointed Professor of Secretarial Studies. Professor Altmaier's faithfulness in help- ing his students toward becoming efiicient business men and women is well recognized by the ln- stitute. KATHARINE D. BROWN B.S. WELLESLEY A.M. Buc1cNE1.1. Mrs. Brown was appointed instructor in Mathe- matics in 1895, and in 1914 shc received thc appoint- ment of Professor of Technical English when she began her work with the girls. Mrs. Brown still keeps her oflice in the boys' corridor, and frequent visits to her oflicc lead us to believe she is in the right place. FRANCES E. MACINTYRE R1:G1s1'1zAR Miss Maclntyre received the appointment or Chief Clerk in the Registrar's ofiice in 1905. In 1909 she was appointed Registrar of the lnstitute. On the first and last days the students meet Miss Maclntyre, greeting her with a matriculation card and she, in her turn, greets them with a smile. Page eleven