Franklin College - Almanack Yearbook (Franklin, IN)

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Modern Languages EALIZING how absolutely necessary a knowledge of French and German is to the thorough study of chemistry and kindred sciences, those who arranged Franklin's Work have made ample provi- sion for the mastering of these two languages. They are no longer elective studies, but required in the course of each student. No student can receive a diploma Without having done at least one year's work in German or French. Attention is given first to enabling the student to acquire readiness in the translation of these lan- guages into idiomatic English. Secondary to this is the study of prose composition and conversation. The student in German is constantly urged to make careful study of the derivation and composition of words. German is made, as far as practicable, the language of the class room. The Work in this de- partment is equal to that in many of the larger schools and universities. Miss Jeanette Zeppenfeld, M. S., has had charge of the modern language Work in our college since 1890, and has continued the Work with much credit to herself and to the institution. Her acquaintance with the languages from her youth, and her constant study enables her not only to speak them fluently, but also to teach them correctly. Professor Zeppenfeld was graduated from Franklin College in the spring of 1890. She had some expe- rience in teaching before finishing her Work in the college, thus enabling her to be perfectly at home in the class room as the Professor. During the summer of 1890 she studied under a native French teacher in Indianapolis. She continued her studies in Ger- man, French and Italian at the Sauveur School of Languages, in Exeter, New Hampshire. ln 1895, Professor Zeppenfeld studied in Paris. Still desirous of thoroughly mastering the languages of her depart- ment, she is spending this year in the University of Heidelberg, at Heidelberg, Germany. During the absence of Professor Zeppenfeld, the work has been under the care of Miss Lillian 'Weyl. She was graduated from Franklin College with the degree of A. B., in 1894. Since then she has been teaching in the public schools of Indianapolis. She is a member of the Pi Beta Phi fraternity, and although out of the college as a student, still takes an actiye interest in the local organization. Miss YVeyl has proyen herself to be an excellent teacher in German and French. Those who have had the privilege of being in these classes this year will always remember her as a thorough teacher and Wish her the very best success possible, wherever she may go.

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Greefi and Latin LTHOUGH all will not admit that a thorough knowledge of Greek and Latin is necessary for a man to face the problems of life, few dare deny that a study of these subjects is one of the best dis- ciplines for the mind in all the college course. That student who spends three years wrestling with these languages and fails to feel the power of thought and to see the beauties in literature, could never understand the power and beauty of our own language. WVhere can you ind more majestic simplicity than that in Homer and Virgil? Wliere can you ind the truer spirit of oratory if not in Cicero and Demosthenes? Let the Latin and the Greek teach us the charms of the drama. These are the most beautiful languages of all time. At the head of the Greek department stands Columbus H. Hall, A. M., D. D. His early educa- tion was obtained near his home in Chili, Miami County, Ind., and in the High School at Peru. Professor Hall spent nearly four years in Franklin College, and would have graduated if the college had not been suspended in the year of 1872. He at once, with his fellow classmates, entered the University of Chicago, from which he was graduated at the close of the following year. In 1875 he was graduated from the Union Theological Seminary of Chicago. He spent some time preaching, but felt a call to give up the desire of his life when in 1875 the way was opened for him to become a teacher in the college. Professor Hall has always been a very enthusiastic teacher, and has the ability to draw from a student the very best he has in him. He is one of the hardest working students in the institution. One of his determinations is that no one shall work harder than himself. He is a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. , The Greek course offers to the student an oppor- tunity for mastering the subject. Francis NY. Brown, A. M., Ph. D., has charge of the Latin work. Professor Brown is one of the great men of today who earned his way by improving the spare moments. 'While a clerk in one of the leading stores of Seymour, he pursued his study of Latin, German and Greek during his spare hours. He came to Franklin College in 1858, and remained till the college suspended work at the beginning of the war. Since the war, Professor Brown has been teaching in some of our best institutions of learning. He has been president of two important schools, and in both places did much to advance the interests of education. He has been a teacher in Franklin Col- lege for nearly twenty-ive years. In that time he has ever proven himself a thorough teacher. Few students leave his department without having learned to love the God whom Professor Brown serves so faithfully.