Marion University - Marionette Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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JAMES H. YOUNG Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences A casual passerby along the street late at night might some¬ times wonder why there is so often a light away up at the top of one or the other of the towers in the Ad Building. If he knew Professor Young, he would not wonder. Besides the long hours he spends in the laboratory in his own department, Mr. Young still has time to devote to extra-curricular activities—especially to the religious activities of the school. Professor Young received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Marion College in 1926. He held positions as principal of two schools, and as instructor of Chem¬ istry in Bowden State Normal and Industrial College in Georgia, before he received his Master of Arts degree at Indiana University in 1930. During the year 1930-’31 Mr. Young was professor of Chemistry and Biology at the Wesleyan College, Central, South Carolina. After another summer of graduate work, Mr. Young accepted his present position in 1931. Assistant genius of the ground floor of the Ad Building is Professor Kershner, familiarly known in that region as Sieb.” For whenever we may choose to enter these parts, we may find Mr. Kershner helping some student to concoct some foul compound, such as hydrogen sulphide, or tear gas, meanwhile lecturing in¬ formally on Angora cats or Spitz dogs. Mr. Kershner is not more interested in acetanilid, potassium cyanide, or Archimedes’ Principle, about which he is teaching his students, than he is in the students themselves, both in and outside their school life. Mr. Kershner received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marion College in 1927, and he has also done a year of graduate work in Ohio State University. He has occupied his present position since 1929. SIEBERT H. KERSHNER Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics DONALD H. PORTER Registrar, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Perhaps we have all noticed the significant glances exchanged by certain Mathematics students when Oh, sometimes we meet our doom in the Mathematics room” is sung. The significance probably is that the doom” is of considerable mildness, thanks to Professor Porter’s widely recognized patience. For he is al¬ ways ready to go a little farther toward broadening the student’s comprehension of the subject than is required of him. He is one who talks little, but whose life shows an intellectual and spir¬ itual depth that is hard to equal anywhere. His greatest teaching is in conduct rather than in words. Mr. Porter did all his under¬ graduate work at Marion College. After a year of graduate work at Indiana University he received his Master of Arts degree in 1930. He received his present teaching appointment in that year and his position as Registrar in January, 1932. In addition, he has for the last year served as President of the Marion College Alumni Association.

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Even though history is a vital subject, the study of it some¬ times becomes dull and painful. However, Professor Bowman succeeds in making it intensely interesting. He has received an A. B. degree from Huntington College, an A. M. from the Uni¬ versity of Michigan, and has done graduate work at the Univer¬ sity of Michigan. Before coming to Marion College, he served for six years as professor of History and Political Science at Huntington College. Believing that history repeats itself, or at least that human nature does not change fundamentally, he guides his students to a knowledge of history which will be of value to them as they aid in solving present day problems. In¬ tellectual courage, freedom from bias, a comprehensive knowledge of his subject, make him an outstanding teacher; a sense of humor, a spirit of friendliness, and a belief in the worth of every individual make him an inspiring leader for youth. ALLEN BOWMAN Associate Professor of History and Social Sciences THOMAS T. SMITH Assistant Professor of Historical Theology and Comparative Religion, Dean of Men Many Marion College students retain vivid memories of Fresh¬ man Greek, but perhaps none of them can recall more classes in that subject than Professor Smith who has been exposing Fresh¬ men to its mysteries since 1927. In addition to teaching, Professor Smith has his duties as Dean of Men, which includes among other offices, that of writing weekly the notice, Have you reported church attendance?” on the bulletin board. Mr. Smith also plays a large part in the religious activities of the school. He began his Bible course at the Fairmount Bible School, but received his Bachelor of Theology degree from Marion College in 1924, after which he did graduate work in the Marion College of Theology, the McCormick Theological Seminary, the Garret Biblical Insti¬ tute and the Winona Lake School of Theology. He received his Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1927 from McCormick Theologi¬ cal Seminary. Va v W Professor J. O. Baker has enjoyed a long and varied career as a teacher and religious leader in Indiana. He has taught in public schools of Indiana and in ministerial institutes, has held pastorates under the Indiana Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist church for fourteen years, and has acted as President of the Fairmount Bible School fourteen years. He holds a B. S. degree from Muncie Normal College and a B. D. degree from Marion College. Since 1920 he has held his present position as a member of the faculty of the Divinity School of Marion College. At the present time, Pro¬ fessor Baker renders service as pastor of the George Street Wes¬ leyan Methodist Church in Marion in addition to his many duties and responsibilities as a highly respected member of the Marion College faculty. J. O. BAKER Associate Professor of Bible and Theology

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Marion College has in Mrs. Tuggle an art teacher who thor¬ oughly understands her subject. She specializes in pencil and charcoal drawing, water color and oil paintings, and original designs. She has an A. B. degree from Indiana University and a B. S. in Education from Miami University. She has studied at various art schools and has been instructor in art in several high schools and colleges. Mrs. Tuggle is greatly interested in her subject; she always encourages her students to attend the exhibits which come to this city. She serves as advisor to art editors of school publications and spends long hours in her studio, painting with her students. Those who know her best, know that a sense of humor is an outstanding characteristic of her interesting per¬ sonality. Her sincere liking for her work and her interest in her students have made for her a high place in the life of Marion College. ELEANOR KING TUGGLE Associate Professor of Fine Applied Arts and Public School Drawing ELIZABETH AYERS Librarian, Dean of Women Mrs. Ayers, my room is too cold,” Mrs. Ayers, may I eat at a different table tomorrow? I need a change.” Do I have any books overdue?” What a task it is to keep a dorm full of girls cheerful and pleasant, and to take care of a library full of books and students. Mrs. Ayers is a capable librarian, and an exceptionally successful diplomat. Preparation for the former she gained in work at library schools, in Marion College where she earned an A. B. degree, and as a librarian at Wisconsin Uni¬ versity. Her wide experience in life, school teaching and other endeavors has afforded her an abundant supply of patience and understanding. The cheerfulness and sanity of her outlook on life, and integrity of her character have made her an inspiration, not only to the girls of the dorm, but to all the students of Marion College. Mrs. Parker is an excellent musician as well as an excellent teacher. She has studied at many conservatories under noted composers and musicians, and has received from Bush Conserva¬ tory the degree of B. S. in Music. She has had ten years experi¬ ence as a private teacher of music. During the four years that she has been a teacher in Marion College, Mrs. Parker has presented her students in chapel programs and studio recitals and has ac¬ companied the Community Chorus. This year she organized and directed a successful Girls’ Glee Club. Mrs. Parker teaches many classes in addition to the hours of private instruction which she gives. Her pupils appreciate not only her understanding of music and the technique of the musical artist, but her seemingly inexhaustible supply of patience. She deserves a large measure of praise for her part in creating a greater appreciation of music among the students of the school. The harmony of her life is as lovely as the harmony of her music. GRETCHEN THOMAS PARKER Teacher of Piano and Pipe Organ