Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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GEORGE T. ETTINGER, Ph.D., Litt. D. Dean ; Professor of the Latin Language acid Literature Born at Allentown, Pa., November 8, 1860. Prepared, at Private School and the Academic Department of Muhlenberg College. A.B., (Valedictorian), Muhlenberg Col- lege, 1883. Principal of the Academic Department. 1884-92. Ph.D v New York Uni- versity, 1891. President of the Muhlenberg Alumni Association. Professor of Latin and Pedagogy, 1898-1917. Professor of Latin since 1917. Litt.D., Muhlenberg College, 1920. Our beloved Dean, as he has been so aptly called, is the living emblem of what Muhlen- berg stands for. He exemplifies and upholds the worthiest traditions of the college. His long association with the institution, as a student a half century ago, and later as a professor, gives to his opinion the authority and prestige that is essential to the paternal guidance of the students. The Dean extends his influence particularly to the lower classmen, in the realization that they are the ones later to determine the student body policies. Dr. Ettinger’s principal scholastic interest is Latin and there has been many a race between the refractory student’s Latin Horse and the Dean’s Goat. The Dean is much in demand at college functions, where he enlivens the occasion with his Pennsylvania German stories and his aphorisms. May he influence another generation of Freshmen at Muhlenberg, and help to graduate many more seniors fortified with his concepts of learning. Page Nineteen

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REV. JOHN A. W. HAAS, D.D., LL.D. President ; Professor of Religion and Philosophy Born at Philadelphia, Pa., August 31, 1862. Prepared at Parochial School, Zion ' s Church and Protestant Episcopal Academy. A.B., University of Pennsylvania, 1884. Mt. Airy Theological Seminary, ordained 1887. Phi Beta Kappa. University of Leipsic, 1887-8S. D.D., Thiel College, 1902. Fourth President of Muhlenberg, 1904. LL.D., Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, 1914. The expression of Dr. Haa .’s personality has imbued Muhlenberg College with that spirit which was made for progress and the establishment of intellectual prestige. Muhlenberg is proud of the honor in having Dr. Haas as its intellectual and spiritual leader as well as its efficient administ rator. Our president ' s idea of a Greater Muhlenberg is rapidly approaching its culmination, caused largely by his arduous labors in the recent Million Dollar Drive. Through Dr. Haas’s efforts Muhlenberg has last year been admitted to the Approved list of American Univer- sities and has widened and strengthened its influence in its plan of the education of its share of American youth. The Author’s Club of London has recognized Dr. Haas’s eminence as a philosopher and author by making him a member. He is also a prominent leader of the Lutheran Church. His facile and prolific pen has recently given birth to a new book. Dr. Haas, through his vivid repartie in personal conversation with “the boys,’’ has a deep sympathetic understanding of student difficulties on the campus. He has won the con- fidence and affection of the student body. Recalcitrant students are swept into willing sub- mission bv his persuasive admonitions in the Chapel. Dr. Haas’s intimate association with the men of Muhlenberg has assisted in the formation of that morale so essential to the smooth working of an institution. May Dr. Haas remain with us long and continue to give renown to Muhlenberg College. Page Eighteen

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Rev. WILLIAM WACKERNAGEL D.D., LL.D. Professor of Modern Language and Literature , Emeritus Born at Basel-on-the-Hhine, Switzer- land, September 25, 183S. Missionary in the Holy Land eleven years. Ordained a minister of the Lutheran Church, 1880. D.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1883. Acting President of Muhlenberg ' College, 1903-04. LL.D., Muhlenberg ' College, 1918. Dr. Wackernagel has the honor of being Muhlenberg’s first Professor Emeritus and truly deserved it after having taught for a long period of time. For several years Dr. Wackernagel was acting President of Muh- lenberg and after that Professor of modern languages. Dr. Wackernagel is one of the foremost scholars, and during his lifetime has won a name of great renown not only in this country but also in Europe. He has been a regular contributor to the Lutheran magazine and his articles are always very much in demand. It has been the custom of the freshman class to present Dr. Wackernagel every year at Thanksgiving with a large turkey and he returns his thanks in many different lan- guages. We hope that we will be able to continue this practice for many years. Dr. Wackernagel has missed very few chapels on the fall opening days and it is the wish of the class of ' 21 that he may be privi- leged to visit the college many times more. It is indeed a pleasure to speak to Dr. Wackernagel because his wide experience has enabled him to relate many interesting things. Dr. Wackernagel has done an inestimable amount of work for Muhlenberg and the college acknowledges with pride the great debt which it owes him. The class of 1927 sincerely wish him many more years of good health and happiness. Rev. JOHN A. BAUMAN Ph.D., D.D. Professor of Mathmatics, Emeritus Born at Easton, Pa., September 21, 1847. A.B. (Valedictorian) Muhlenberg College. 1873. A.M., Muhlenberg College, 18(6. Ordained a minister of the Lutheran Church, 1876. Professor of Latin, Ger- man, and Elnglish at Gustavus Adolphus College, 1881-85. Asa Packer Professor of Natural and Applied Science, Muhlen- berg College, 1885-99. Ph.D., Muhlen- berg College, 1894. Professor of Math- metics and Astronomy 1897 to 1924. D.D., Muhlenberg College, 1920. During the past two years the freshmen have often wondered just who was the gen- tleman of advanced years, kindly eyes and a good natured laugh who makes almost week- ly visits to the Ad. building and especially that part which is occupied by the library. He is always greeted very respectfully by the upperclassmen and members of the facul- ty and with a lone of great pride in their voices. It is no other than our old friend Dr. Bauman, old in years but not in mind and spirit. If asked just why he comes out here we will be informed that he is doing research work because it is one of Dr. Bauman’s prin- ciples to keep up with the age in all depart- ments, especially math. The class of 1927 was the last to enjoy working under him and he will never be for- gotten by any member of it who took his courses. Dr. Bauman is one of the foremost math- ematicians of today and can always be relied upon to show some new tricks in Geometry or Calculus. Muhlenberg owes much to Dr. Bauman and is proud to acknowledge the debt she owes him. The class of 1927 sincerely hopes that Dame Fortune will continue to smile on him so that he will be able to enjoy many more years of good health and continued success. Page Twenty