Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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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 —

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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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n Meafeerq offe qe Harold K. Marks Instructor in Music There are many supporters of Muhlenberg who well remember the great and inspiring musical work of Dr. C. A. Marks, whose labors of sever- al years at College were suddenly cut off by his death in 1912. To all of these the appointment of Mr. Harold D. Marks, son of the former, as instruc- tor of music at Muhlenberg, must come with special satisfaction. The short time that he has been at College he has proved that the spirit of his father breathes in him. His influence has been exerted on the side of refined and classic music, and in accordance with the highest and truest principles of his art. Mr. Alarks has done much to place the course in music in the high rank that the other fine arts courses maintain. The glee club is also a product of his effort, and the glowing success of that organization in the current year is based on his careful and helpful supervision. It is hoped that the depart- ment of music may continue to grow under his guidance. Born at Emaus, Pa., May 12, 1886. At an early age came to Allentown. Entered Allentown High School. Was graduated 1903. Entered Muhlenberg College, 1903. A.B., Aluhlenberg College, 1907. Studied music under his father, C. A. Marks, Mus. D. Course in Piano under Albert Ross Parsons, New York. Course in Organ under Organist R. Huntington IVoodman, First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn. Course in Musical Theory under Hugh A. C ' larke, Mus. D., at the University of Pennsylvania. Chorus Director and instructor in Vocal Music at Allentown (Yllege for Women, 1909-11. Organist of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Allentown, Pa., 1907-10; of Zion’s Reformed Church, 1910-13; and of St. John’s Lutheran Church since 1913. Elected instructor in Music at Muh- lenberg College, 1913.