Illinois Wesleyan University - Wesleyana Yearbook (Bloomington, IL)

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F1112 wmalvgana, IEIUH fllllisa iilmnur Gl1'aig3,Ih'.A., 15115, Eleanor Craig, who occupies the chair of English Language and Literature, came to the Illinois VVesleyan in the fall of 1907 from her post-graduate studies in the University of Chicago. After graduating from the high school at Rock Island, she entered Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in 399, remain- ing there one year, when she was compelled to discontinue her studies on account 'of ill- ness. From there she went to Augustana College, where she received her BA. degree. This was followed by a post-graduate course at the University of Chicago, she receiving her Ph.B. degree in IQO6 in English Composi- tion and Literature. After graduation she did special research work in English Literature in Chicago and also wrote for magazines. She studied under Miss Reynolds, and was con- temporary with.Herrick, Lovett, McClintoch, and Linn, illlra. Gllura threw Mrs. Clara Grow Pett, Instructor in Do- mestic Science, was born in Cortland county, N. Y., where she received her early education in the public schools. Later she was attracted to the State Normal School at Oswego, N. Y., then famous for several great teachers. After graduating from the Oswego Normal, Mrs. Pett pursued graduate studies under Mrs. Barnes. She taught several years in Minne- apolis and in the Normal School at Vtfinona, Minnesota, in which city her married life was spent and her two sons were born. Mrs. Pett had watched for years the Domestic Science Movement, and grew to feel that in the fu- ture it will largely determine the character and happiness of our people. Later, she again entered this, her chosen held, for which ma- ture experience and taste had given her spe- cial fitness. These qualifications, however, she supplemented by a course in Teachers' College, Columbia University, from which' 15 Dil gradua- she was graduated with high distinetion in Domestic Science. tion she taught for some time in New York City. Since her the Illinois Wesleyan, Mrs. Pett has won the esteem and love of the students. with 13

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Ellie mralvganat, IEIHH lulina GI. Zeller, mlm., !lllI.A., EE. J. C. Zeller, head of the department of Philosophy and Sociology, was born in Spring Bay, Wooclfcircl county, Illinois. He received his incentive for a life of study and public service from the scholarly example of his father, Dr, John G. Zeller, prominent in scien- tific and political circles. He graduated from the Academy of Northwestern University in 1889. In 1893 he graduated from Grant Uni- versity with the highest honors. Here he re- ceived the B.A. degree and also the B. O. degree from the School of Oratoryg and at a later time the Masters degree. From col- lege he entered the ministry of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, completing the confer- ence course and receiving full orders in 1897. He served in the pastorate twelve years, hold- ing charges at Hennepin, Manteno, and Che- banse. Meanwhile, he carried on graduate studies at the University of Chicago, where he took the B.A. and B.D. degrees in 1904. As an orator his superior ability is recognized. , Both from the pulpit and from the platform . he speaks with force and eloquence. His work in the Department of Public Speaking emphasizes this. Professor Zeller is a member of the American Sociological Society, the American Historical Association, the American Li- brary Association, and the Religious Educational Association. For several years hc has been on the Educational Committee of the Central Illinois Conference. 5. QS. llllintvr, Ajit., illllk. S. G. Wiiiter, A.B., M.A., Professor of Biology, was born in Ohio and received his preliminary training in that state. He at- tended the Preparatory School at Zanesville, Ohio. From here he went to Ohio University. from which he received his A.B. degree. He then returned to the University for another vear's work and received his M.A. in Biology. Leaving his Ulm-a mater, he entered Cornell, where he acquitted himself with honor. He took one year of graduate work in biology and one year of medicine to master the relation- ship between these two closely allied sciences. During his two years in this institution he was assistant in the Department of Histology and Embryology. Professor Winter belongs to several societies for the promotion and ad- vancement of science, and is a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and of the Nu Sigma Nu Medical Fraternity. He is hon- ored with the vice-presidency of the Bloom- ington College Alumni Club, being the young- est member ever made vice-president during the sixteen years' history of the club. He is also the author of the pamphlet on The Muscular Sysfcizzv of the Dog. By his genial spirit he has made for himself innumerable friends among the students and citizens of Bloomington. 12

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Uhr lmlwlvgana, 15118 Eghe ZR. lgnrivr, illfI.A. Lydc R. Porter, Instructor in the English branches in the Academy, is a native of Bloom- ington, Illinois. She received her early edu- cation in the public schools of Bloomington and is a graduate of the Bloomington High School, She has studied at the Illinois VVes- leyan University, the State Normal Univer- sity, and the University of Chicago. She was a teacher in the Bloomington public schools until ISQI, when she was elected Instructor in English in the Preparatory School of the lfVesleyan, which position she has since held. Miss Porter is a woman of strong character and broad sympathies, and has made her in- fluence a potent one on the lives of the Acad- emy students. During her connection with the University she has won the love and admira- tion of all. In 1906 Miss Porter was honored by an M.A. degree. ihenrg IH. Starhltng Prof. Henry F. Staehling, Director of the Department of Commerce, was horn at Mel- vin, Illinois. His father is the Rev. H. H. Staehling, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Danforth, Illinois. , Mr. Staehlingis preparatory training was received in the high school at Danforth, Illi- nois. I-le later entered the School of Com- merce of Grand Prairie Seminary, where he completed the graduate course. Upon his grad- uation he was elected as an instructor of com- mercial suhjects in the School of Commerce of that institution. He filled this position for three years with satisfaction to all. His train- ing and experience as a teacher at Grand Prairie Seminary, together with several years of practical experience in business positions in Chicago, have given him splendid preparation for his work in this institution. Wliile at Onarga, Mr. Staehling took a prominent part in all hranches of athletics and for two years , ,acted as commander of the military depart-- ment. Mra Staehling is actively interested in all student activities, and has gained a warm place in the hearts of Wesleyan students. l-le is a member of the National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C., and of the National Business Teachers' Federation. 14