Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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REV. JOHN D. M. BROWN, A.M. Professor of English Born at Lebanon, Pa., December 2, 1883. Pre- pared at Lebanon High School. A.B., Muhlenberg College, 1906. A.M., Columbia University, 1907. Ordained a minister in the Lutheran Church, 1910. Elected Instructor at Muhlenberg College, 1912. Assistant Professor in 1915. Professor in 1920. ISAAC M. WRIGHT, Pd.D. Professor of Philosophy and Pedagogy Born at Scio, N. Y., March 7, 1879. Prepared at Belmont High School. B.S., Alfred University, 1904. Pd.M., New York University, 1914. Pd.D., New York University, 1916. Elected Professor of Philosophy and Pedagogy at Muhlenberg, 1917. Phi Kappa Tau. Phi Delta Kappa. Director of Extension Courses. What Professor Brown has done for Muh- lenberg College speaks so loudly that any- thing we might say could not be heard. Un- der his guidance Muhlenberg, with a record of six first and four second places in the In- tercollegiate Oratorical Union, has won a reputation which cannot be equalled by any of the colleges taking part. But oratory is not his only field. As teacher of Drama he has shown himself an able critic of character portrayal. And his skill as a teacher has been augmented by his success as dramatic director of the Glee Club. The suc- cess of the skits he has put on shows that he has the rare ability of practicing what he preaches. In conclusion then, what more can we say than that, be it in the capacity of teacher, director or friend, “Johnnie” is a jolly good fellow. Seven years ago Doctor Wright was called to Muhlenberg in order to organize an exten - sion school. Today there are eight hundred students in this division alone. ' Phis work has given the college a good foundation. Moreover, many a teacher who has heretofore received only a meager preparation has found Doctor Wright’s department a great boon. Doctor Wright is never satisfied. He is always looking for improvement. As soon as a change has been made in the order of things at college he begins looking for opportunities for further changes. We have frequently heard him advocating the employment of schedule cards for study hours because he does not believe the boys are taking the most ad- vantage of their time. This shows Doctor Wright’s nature. He adopts theories from a psychological standpoint and then proceeds to apply them. He is decidedly modern in his educational program and his theories present problems that make the students think. Page Twenty-three

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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

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HENRY R. MUELLER, A.M., Ph.D. Professor of History Born July 21, 1887. A.B., Muhle.iberg College, 1909. A.M., Columbia University, 1915. Post- Graduate Work at Columbia, 1911-17. University Scholar, Columbia, 1915-16. University Fellow, Columbia, 1916-17. A.E.F., University of Paris, 1919. Elected Professor of History and Political Science, Muhlenberg College, 1920. Ph.D., Colum- bia University, 1922. The boys that elect Doctor Mueller’s courses are real students. They realize that there is a heavy task before them in the read- ing of collaterals and in the preparing of papers. It is wise for those who are anxious to get their money’s worth to try the history department, for Professor Mueller is scrupu- lously conscientious in this matter. We are very glad that this important branch of the social sciences is in such good hands. This professor seems to have memorized the old treaties, as he can tell nearly every little crook and corner in the former boundaries of our country with mathematical precision. Sitting and listening to discussions of the topics that interested learned men of other days, trying to absorb the momentous events that worked for the weal or woe of thousands, we are suddenly wakened with a jar when one of Professor Mueller’s witticisms suggests to us that the men of history were real men. Although he deals with things dry and dead he is a genial, jovial good fellow. ANTHONY S. CORBIERE, Ph.B., M.A. Professor of Romance Languages Born at Nice, France, March 8, 1893. Prepared at Tacoma High School. Department of Journal- ism, University of Washington, 3 years. Phi Kappa Sigma. Siggma 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. M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1923. One of the younger members of our faculty; one who in the few years he has been with us has brougt the Romance Department to its present high level. Being himself a Frenchman he gives to his department that added touch of foreign atmosphere which makes his work interesting as well as instructive. We feel that under his guidance the Ro- mance Department is due for greater things in the future. The start of these things is seen in the French Club, which was organ- ized thru his efforts and which promises to be an important factor at Muhlenberg. Even as he himself has proved an able mas- ter, so also has he made students of those under him in the classroom. We can say no more than that in upholding the scholastic glory of our Alma Mater Mr. Corbiere has shown himself a worthy apostle. Page Twenty-four