Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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Luther J. Deck, A.B. Instructor in Mathematics and Physics. Born at Hamburg, Pa., February 7, 1899. Pre- pared at Hamburg High School. A. B. Muhlenberg College 1920. Graduate Work, University of Penn- sylvania 1921. Delta Theta. Elected Instructor in Mathematics and Physics at Muhlenberg College 1921. Mr. Deck is another of our alumni who has returned to teach in his Alma Mater. Last year he taught at Elizabeth College, a girls’ school, and he seems to have left there with regret. Mr. Deck is not married, but please give him time. While a student here at Muhlenberg, Luther was a “math shark”. He still is one and is trying to make us become the same, altho “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink”. Luther did graduate work at the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania this summer and now is making the instruments in the Physics laboratory do their tricks, and trying to show the bright juniors the difference be- tween light and sound waves, but their heads seem to be insurmountable obstacles to both kinds of waves. We hope that Mr. Deck’s career at Muhl- enberg as a member of the faculty will be as pleasant as his student days, stories of which he loves to tell. John V. Shankweiler, B.S. Instructor in Biology. Born at Huff’s Church, Berks County, Pa., July 22, 1894. Keystone State Normal School. Taught at Mohnton High School. A. E. F. 79th Division. Phi Kappa Tau. B. S. Muhlenberg College 1921. Elect- ed Instructor in Biology 1921. Altho this is Mr. Shankweiler’s first year as an Instructor at Muhlenberg, he received his bachelor’s degree here. He has had teaching experience both before entering the army and when he had been discharged from it after seeing duty in France. He came to Muhlenberg to complete his edu- cation and was graduated in 1921. While at college John, as we knew him then, specialized in the natural sciences and is very well fitted to be Prof. Bailey’s assistant in biology and its kindred sciences. Since graduation he has married and is the baby benedick of the faculty. Now he motors from his home near Rittersville to school. While at college, John was a mem- ber of the basketball team, and took a deep interest in everything for which Muhlen- berg stands. As a member of the faculty we are sure that he will continue to be guided by the same principles which made him a g’raduate of whom Muhlenberg can be proud. Page Twenty-one

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Anthony S. Corbiere, Ph.B. Instructor in Romance Languages. Born at Nice, France, March 8, 1893. Prepared at Tacoma High School. Department of Jourmlism, University of Washington 3 years. Phi Kappa Sigma. Sigma Delta Chi. Associate University Players. Sergeant Major Ambulance Service U. S. A. A. E. F. Ph. B. Muhlenberg College 1920. Graduate Work Columbia University 1920-21. Uni- versity of Pennsylvania 1921-22. Mr. Corbiere is one of the new men on the faculty at Muhlenberg this year. As he was born in France he is well versed in French and is now teaching us that lan- guage. Mr. Corbiere served in the Ambulance Corps with the American Army in France. While stationed at Camp Crane he came into contact with Muhlenberg and liked it so well that after the war he returned here to complete his college course. Before the entry of the United States into the world war, he had spent three years at the University of Washington, where he was especially interested in journalism and dramatics. We can only wish Mr. Corbiere continued success in his teaching career here at Muhl- enberg and hope that the ties of friendship will grow closer with each successive year. William S. Ritter, B.S. Director of Physical Education. Born at Allentown, Pa., May 17, 1892. Prepared at Allentown Preparatory School. B. S. Muhlenberg College 1916. Alpha Tau Omega. Elected Director of Physical Culture at Muhlenberg College 1919. If you have ever noted about the campus a group of dejected physical wrecks with chests caving in and tongues hanging out, you can be sure that they are the result of the physical torture given by this puny youth. A few years ago the students regarded physical culture as a joke, but under “Bill’s” efficient guidance it has become a tragedy to the student, but the joy of Bill’s life. When Mr. Ritter is not holding classes he can be found with other individuals of his “organ-eye-zation” in front of a little cigar store on Hamilton St. between Ninth and Tenth which rumor says Bill bought last year under an assumed name. During Bill’s career he was captain of both the football and basketball teams and is one of the best athletes Muhlenberg has developed. Page Twenty

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Harold K. Marks, A.B. Instructor in Music. Born at Emaus, Pa., May 12, 1886. Prepared at Allentown High. A.B. Muhlenberg College 1907. Alpha Tau Omega. Studied Piano, Theory, and Composition under the direction of various musicians. Elected Instructor in Music at Muhlenberg College 1913. This man has a joke for every occasion. His good humor has enabled him to keep harmony (all kinds) among the tempera- mental musicians who belong to the Glee Club. Besides teaching several classes in the Interpretation of Music, Prof. Marks has charge of the Glee Club. Under his leader- ship the Club has become famous thruout the eastern part of Pennsylvania. Prof. Marks is also organist at St. John’s Lutheran Church and has developed one of of the best choirs in the City of Allentown. He takes a prominent part in all musical events and everything that will educate the public in regard to music. Muhlenberg does not realize the debt it owes to Prof. Marks, the director of the Glee Club, which advertises the college per- haps more than any other organization. Howard B. Kistler, B.S. Instructor in Chemistry. Born at Wetherhold, Pa., 1892. Prepared at Allen- town High School. B. S. Muhlenberg College 1915. Chemist J. T. Baker Chemical Company. Member of the American Chemical Society. Elected Instructor in Chemistry at Muhlenberg 1921. Another new face among our noble and honored faculty is Mr. Kistler. Mr. Kistler was elected to relieve Prof. Fasig of the laboratory work in chemistry. Mr. Kistler graduated from Muhlenberg in 1915 and since then has been engaged in the practical side of chemistry. Before coming to Muhlenberg he was employed by the J. T. Baker Chemical Company, one of the largest chemical manufacturers in the country. Besides ruling over the labora- tory, Mr. Kistler offers a course in Indust- rial Chemistry in which he teaches the com- mercial ways of manufacturing the various chemicals and explains the part that chem- istry p ' ays in modern industry. We wish Mr. Kistler continued success in the teaching profession and hope that the ties binding him to his Alma Mater will be closer with each passing year. Page Twenty-two