Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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p tenBerg Colfe qe Rev. John D. M. Brown, A.M. Insthuctoh in English. Mr. Brown is not only one of the youngest, l)iit one of the most en- thusiastic members of the faculty. Ilis undergraduate record at Muhlen- berg shows that in addition to his scholastic work, he was editor-in-chief of the CiAKLA and of “The Muhlen- berg,” making of both very successful publications. At College he also de- veloped the habit of taking long hikes, and, as a result of this, he spent last summer hiking through England and visiting the literary shrines there. Mr. Brown has been a student of a very wide range of subjects — oratory (Neff system), modern languages (in- cluding Italian), English, contemporary literature, Semitics, Aesthetics. Although he resigned his ministerial charge to come to IMuhlenberg, yet he still finds time amid arduous duties to fill ])ulpits on Sundays. His work at College as instructor has been marked with great suc- cess, and he is recognized now as a valuable factor for exciting en- thusiasm and spirit at football smokers. Although this is but his second year at Midilenberg in his present cai)acity, he has become invaluable in the work of the College. Born at Lebanon, Pa., December 2, 1883. Educated in public .schools of Lebanon. Graduated with First Honor from Lebanon High School, 1!)02. Entered Muhlenberg College, 1902. A.B. (Amos Ettinger Honor Medal), Muhlenberg College, 1900. Entered Columbia Lbiiversity as graduate student in English, Comparative Literature, and French, 1906. A.M., Columbia LTniversity, 1907. Student at Mt. Airy Theological Seminary, 1907-10. Graduate student in Semitics at the University of Pennsyl- vania, 1909-10. Ordained a minister in the Lutheran Church, May 23, 1910. Pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Millersville, Pa., 1910-12. Elected Instructor in English at Muhlenberg College, 1912. Spent summer of 1913 in England. Member of National Council of Teachers of English. — 21 —

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krftt f xl 48ffi ttfflss James H. S. Bossard, A.M. Instructor in History, Economics, and Sociology. It has been but a few years since Muhlenberg graduated the best foot- ball center she had up to that time. Now since this scholar and athlete has returned to his Alma Mater in the capacity of a member of the faculty, he has retained his old “spirit” and become one of the leaders in her grid- iron activities. He is a promoter of “college spirit” at football smokers and chapel mass-meetings, and his influence is distinctly felt by those students who fully appreciate the football situa- tion at Muhlenberg. Moreover, the demonstrates in connection with ath- letics also ajipears in his classroom work, with the result that he has made a radical and very successful departure from the beaten paths of teaching the social sciences. Instead cf spending all the time on pure unajiplied theory, he devotes a large part of it to a practical study of the vital economic and social problems facing America to- day. For this reason his courses are of great value to students otherwise likely to forget the world about them. Mr. Bossard has I)ut his work on a high level, and it seems he will have no trouble in maintaining it. Born at Danielsville, Pa., September 29, 1888. Entered public schools of Allentown at age of twelve, (iraduated from Allentown High School with Honor, 1905. Entered Muhlenberg College, 1905. Alpha Tan Omega Fraternity. Special work in History and English in Senior year. A.B. (with Honor; Philosophical Oration), Muhlenberg College, 1909. Winner of a Harrison Scholarship for 1909-10 in the (Jraduate School of the University of Pennsylvania. Awarded a University Fellowship for 1910-11. Specialized in History, Sociology, and Economics. A.M., University of Pennsylvania, 1911. At the same time elected Instructor of History, Economics, and Sociology at Muhlenberg College. (Jraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, 1912-14. Member of . merican . cademy of Social and Political Science, Western Economic Society, American Sociological Society, Lehigh County His- torical .Society, and . merican . ssociation for Labor Legislation. — 20 — same enthusiasm whieli he

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Albert C. H. Fasig, M.S. Instructor in Chemistry and Physics. At the time of writing it is but little more than a year since Mr. Fasig came back to his Alma Mater as an instructor in the Science Department. Since that time his work has already been marked by distinct achievements. In the first place, the laboratory system has been perfected with his aid. All the work done by students is thoroughly checked and accredited, new and up-to-date equipment is fur- nished, and personal direction is given to each student. These things were not possible with but one Professor in charge. But Mr. Fasig has not confined himself to the work of instruc- tion. In his college days he was an effective football player, and now has already won a reputation for sensible, invigorating football speeches. As a gridiron veteran, he exerts a decided influence in Muhlenberg athletic circles. Moreover he delivered a lecture to the class in Economics on milk and meat inspection as he had found it in Beading, thus supplementing the regular lectures in that branch. His activities are increasing in breadth and scope, and Muhlenberg realizes that she has been favored in having Mr. Fasig for an in- structor. Born at Reading, Pa., September 18, 1888. Graduated from Reading High School, 1906. En- tered Sopliomore class at Muhlenberg College, 1906. Alpha Tail Omega Fraternity. B.S., Muhlenberg College, 1909. M.S., Muhlenberg College, 1910. Employed by the Board of Health, Reading, Pa., as chemist in the Department of Milk and Meat Inspection. Elected Instructor in the Department of Natural and . p[)lied Science at Muhlenberg College, March 1, 1913. — 22 —