Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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j | f | 2LAI92C|[ o c c k k x xago 3 STEPHEN G. SIMPSON, A.M. Professor of English Horn at Easton, Pa., May 4, 1874. Prepared at South Easton High School. A.B., Lafayette Col- lege, 1896. A.M., Lafayette College, 1898. Phi Beta Kappa. Summer Courses at Columbia Uni- versity, 1903-04. Instructor in English, Muhlen- berg College, 1911-14. Elected Assistant Profes- sor, 1914. Elected Professor, 1921. When we were freshmen we used to de- light in going to the library to talk with “Teedy.” Some of the boys would make regular trips thither to enjoy Professor Simp- son’s quiet humor or to get suggestions as to interesting books. But it was in the class room that we used to have our glorious times. It seemed that “Teedy” worked like the law of gravitation — the larger the body, the great- er the attraction. In a full class he let loose a torrent of eloquence and of humor. In subseqent years we have sobered somewhat and now come to the library to receive criti- cism on note-books that we write or on poems ( ?) that we compose. If we were taxed for the amount of our space we occupy in the material world our professor would not have to pay a very high tax, but we know that is no criterion of a man’s worth. In fact, “Teedy” is a living reminder of Goldsmith, who wrote the fa- mous words, “And still the wonder grew how one small head could carry all he knew.” It is a pleasure to hear his criticisms of the books of the past and present. ROBERT C. HORN, A.M., Litt.D. Professor of the Greek Language and Literature Born at Charleston, S. C., September 12, 1881. Prepared at Charleston High School. A. B., Muh- lenberg College, 1900. Graduate work at Johns Hopkins University, 1900-01. A.M., Muhlenberg College, 1903. Professor of the Greek Language and Literature since 1905. Alpha Tau Omega. Litt.D., Muhlenberg College, 1922. To say that Doctor Horn is Professor of Greek Language and Literature is not telling the half of it. He does fill that position at Muhlenberg and any one who has been in his classes will agree that he teaches as much philosophy as Greek. In handling Greek lit- erature he is very skilful. He can make the Greeks live before our eyes. But Doctor Horn is also Assistant to the President and chief adviser of the students. As Assistant to the President he is the man to whom all the schedules are given and in this way the new men first meet him. He has charge of the posting of the “honor roll” and informs the folks back home how soon to expect the return of the prodigal. In ad- dition to this he is the only living authority on the new elective system, which is saying quite a bit. But these are his official duties. Probably no other member of the faculty is a better friend of all the boys than “Bobby.” He is always willing to hear our troubles and is gen- erally able to help us out of them. Page Twenty-one

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GEORGE T. ETTINGER, Ph.D., Litt.D. D ean; Professor of the Latin Language and Literature Born at Allentown, Pa., November 8, 1860. Pre- pared at Private School and the Academic De- partment of Muhlenberg College. A.B. (Valedic- torian), Muhlenberg College, 1883. Principal of the Academic Department, 1884-92. Ph.D., New York University, 1891. President of the Muhlen- berg Alumni Association. Professor of Latin and Pedagogy, 1898-1917. Professor of Latin since 1917. Litt.D., Muhlenberg College, 1920. It is very seldom that our good dean misses classes. Many an organization must meet without his desired presence. It would be impossible for him to teach if he accepted all the invitations to banq uets, and club meetings that he has received. No Arts student can complain that the standards of an upright, Christian life were not taught him, for Doctor Ettinger imparts the philosophy of life as well as Latin litera- ture to his students. The dean also has the highly delightful quality of humor. He can enjoy a joke, but “it must be a good one.” For the poor freshmen who are jostled around and guarded by the vigilant sophs it is a relief to come into Latin class and find this friendly gentleman there. The fellows decide at once that they like him. Dr. Ettinger is also a staunch supporter of athletics and we believe that his smiling face has helped to win many a game for us. REV. ROBERT R. FRITSCH, A.M. Chaplain; Professor of Religion Born at Allentown, Pa., September 10, 1879. Prepared at Allentown High School. A.B., Muh- lenberg College, 1900. A.M., Muhlenberg College, 1903. A.M., Illinois Weslyan University, 1907. Instructor of Greek, Muhlenberg College, 1907-08. Instructor of Modern Languages, 1908-15. Gradu- ate Work, University of Pennsylvania, 1910-13. Instructor in Religion and German. Ordained a minister of the Lutheran Church, 1915. Elected Professor of Religion, 1921. Professor Fritsch is one of the best known members of our faculty. As the professor of religion he comes in contact with all the mem- bers of the jun or, sophomore, and freshman classes. As College Chaplain he is known by the entire Student Body. His courses in English Bible, teacher train- ing, missionary studies, and the religions of the world give the student a comprehensive idea of religion. He shows great interest and zeal in the conduct of his classes. Thru his efforts the chapel services have been made in- teresting and vital. In his capacity as chap- lain Professor Fritsch has cooperated with the “Y” in conducting mid-week Bible-study meetings in the Dorms. Aside from his college work he delivers sev- eral lectures every week, to large audiences in the nearby towns. He is also pastor of Saint Joseph’s Church of East Allentown. Lis- tening in on his radio helps round out the days of this busy professor. Page Twenty

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HARRY D. BAILEY, A.M., D.S. Professor of Biology Born at Easton, Pa., January 14, 1881. Pre- pared at South Easton High School. A.B., Lafay- ette College, 1904. A.M., Lafayette College, 1909. Phi Beta Kappa. D.S., Muhlenberg College, 1923. Attended Biological Laboratory at Cold Springs Harbor, Long Island, in the summer of 1903. Ap- pointed Instructor in Biology, Muhlenberg College, 1909. Elected Professor, 1910. If there is one professor who is extremely popular with all the students, it is Dr. Bailey. This is evident because his services are in de- mand not only in Allentown as a lecturer and teacher, but also in the extension w T ork in which he makes numerous trips to neighbor- ing towns. Our high rating in the leading medical schools of the country is largely due to the untiring work of Dr. Bai ley. There is no one who is more eager to see the new science building completed than Dr. Bailey, for he has been forced to work in inadequate quar- ters. Some of his time he devoted in making interesting trips to New Jersey and elsewhere in order that the students in several of his courses may have a first-hand knowledge of the phenomena of nature. Dr. Bailey is a great tennis enthusiast and is interested in all college athletics. He can just- ly be called the students’ friend, for if any one is in trouble, Dr. Bailey will solve the difficulty. A friend in need is a friend indeed. i ALBERT C. H. FASIG, M.S. Professor of Chemistry Born at Reading, Pa., September 18, 1888. Pre- pared at Reading High School. B.S., Muhlenberg College, 1909. Alpha Tau Omega. M.S., Muh- lenberg College, 1910. Chemist in the Depart- ment of Meat and Milk Inspection, Reading. Elect- ed Instructor of Chemistry. Assistant Professor, 1917. Elected Professor, 1920. The student who comes in contact with Pro- fessor Fasig is sure to acquire the real Muh- lenberg spirit. He instills in all those who attend his classes the loyal spirit and tradi- tions of our Alma Mater. He is an ardent follower of athletics at the college, as he is the faculty advisor to the Athletic Association. He informs all new students of our wonderful record in athletic circles and never tires of telling of our victory over Lehigh in 1921. Professor Fasig is the able head of the chemistry department, where he has made for himself a record, especially in Organic Chem- istry. With the near completion of the new science building we wish Professor Fasig continued success in the chemistry department. We are sure that all who com e in contact with “Tut” will be inspired with that spirit for which Muhlenberg stands. Page Twenty-two