Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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HARRY D. BAILEY, A.M., D.S. Professor of Biology Born at Easton, Pa., January 14, 1881, Prepared at South Easton High School. A.B., Lafayette College, 1904. A.M., La- fayette College, 1909. Phi Beta Kappa. D.S., Muhlenberg College, 1923. Attended Biological Laboratory at Cold Springs Harbor, Long Island, in the summer of 1903. Appointed Instructor in Biology, Muhlenberg College, 1909. Elected Pro- fessor, 1910. Dr. Bailey has charge of the biological department at the College. He entertains a profound interest in the natural sciences and his enthusiasm is contagious to his students. He conducts an annual Botany trip thruout Lehigh County, and in conjunction with his classes studies the flora of the community. Dr. Bailey is chairman of the Faculty Committee on student activities and has al- ways worked for the best mutual interests of the faculty and the student body. He is constantly considerate of student activities. Dr. Bailey is inclined to tennis and chess as a relaxative from his arduous duties as Professor at the College and his other nu- merous activities. STEPHEN G. SIMPSON, A.M. Professor of English Born at Easton, Pa., May 4, 1874, Pre- pared at South Easton High School. A.B., Lafayette College, 1896. A.M., Lafayette College, 1898. Phi Beta Kappa. Summer Courses at Columbia University, 1903-04. Instructor in English, Muhlenberg Col- lege, lall-14. Elected Assistant Profes- sor, 1914. Elected Professor, 1921. Professor Simpson has been characteris- tically called “a friend to the senior and a razzer of the Frosh,” not however that either cannot be said of all classes. All freshmen make his early acquaintance in English I, who entertain “Teedy with their variegated themes. Everyone comes under his quizzical looks when the library is one ' s objective for he is custodian of that storehouse of knowl- edge and dispenses choice morsels of litera- ture to those who are interested. Although Professor Simpson may be most- ly found hard at work in the Library, still he often enjoys a good game of quoits with the upperclassmen in the grove. And if you want to see a real pleasant smile, hand him a good cigar. Professor Simpson ' s forte is English and his understanding of life “as she is” soon convinces the students of the humor in much of it. “Teedy’s special interest is contem- porary literature and his stick of poems, and witticisms are a delight to all who are privi- leged to hear them. Jage Twenty-two

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I s Cl A ROBERT C. HORN, A.M., Litt. D. Professor of the Greek Language and Literature Born at Charleston, S. C.j September 12, 1881. Prepared at Charleston High School. A.B., Muhlenberg College, 1900. Graduate work at Johns Hopkins Uni- versity, 1900-01. A.M., Muhlenberg Col- lege, 1903. Professor of the Greek Lang- uage and Literature since 1905. Alpha Tau Omega. Litt.D., Muhlenberg College, 1922. “Why the Greek anyhow?” This semi-an- nual inquiry will be answered when Dr. Horn returns from his Mediterranean trav- els. He is at present engaged in archeologi- cal research in Egypt and Greece. His ex- planations of the contributions of Greek life to modern civilization will create a lifetime interest in cultural activities. “Bobby” is assistant to Dr. Haas and as capable admintrator has insured the smooth working of the scholastic departments of the college. He was always a busy figjre in the Administration Building in his effort to per- form his duties. We regret his absence and eagerly look forward to the time when he will be with us again. Dr. Horn ' s specialty is Greek. He not only imparts a knowledge of the Greek lan- guage, but frequently draws vivid pictures of Greecian life and contrasts their civiliza- tion with ours. He always receives the best of attention because of his pleasing person- ality. His return, with all the additional in- formation he is now gathering, is awaited in the hope that we may once more benefit by his interesting discourses. 2 y F5- L. A Rev. ROBERT R. FRITSCH, A.M. Chaplain, Professor of Religion Born at Allentown, Pa., September 10, 1879. Prepared at Allentown High School. A.B., Muhlenberg College, 1900. A.M., Muhlenberg College, 1903. A.M., Illinois Wesleyan University, 1907. In- structor of Greek, Muhlenberg College, 1907- 08. Instructor of Modern Languages, 1908- 15. Graduate Work, University of Pennsylvania, 1910-13. Instructor in Re- ligion and German. Ordained a minister of the Lutheran Church, 1915. Elected Professor of Religion, 1921. To Rev. Fritsch Muhlenberg owes much of its Christian atmosphere. Daily, as College Chaplain, he leads the students in divine worship to the glorification of their Alma Mater. As professor of Religion he instructs erring lower classmen, and illustrates to them the beneficience of a moral life. He also prepares students for Sunday School work by offering the Oliver ' s Teacher Train- ing Course. Professor Fritsch is actively and exten- sively engaged in religious work outside of the College and is pastor of St. Joseph’s Lutheran Church in East Allentown. He is constantly in demand as a speaker at relig- ious functions and has contributed largely to the growth of church work in and about Allentown. Professor Fritsch’s hobbies are gardening and radio, and as an accomplished musician often “tunes in on the best music. Page Twenty-one

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Rev. JOHN D. M. BROWN, A.M. Professor of English Born at Lebanon, Pa., December 2, 1883. Prepared at Lebanon High School. A.B., Muhlenberg College, 1906. A.M., Columbia University, 1907. Ordained a minister in the Lutheran Church, 1910. Elected In- structor at Muhlenberg College, 1912. As- sistant Professor in 1915. Professor in 1920. Drama is Dr. Brown’s forte. The men who have never had the opportunity to en- joy his English Drama are missing one of the vital courses in College. Previous to the extension of the department of Romance Languages, he taught these subjects. At present he is engaged exclusively in the various phases of English literature. “Johnnie has contributed materially to the growth of Muhlenberg by his unstinted efforts in developing the department of ora- tory, and has succeeded in placing Muhlen- berg in an enviable position in the Inter- Collegiate Oratorical Union. As dramatic director of the Glee Club, Dr. Brown has enlarged it’s activities. Muhlenberg has had some notable men competing in oratorical contests; men who have been advised and prepared by Dr. Brown. In addition to his work at the College, Dr. Brown has many ministerial duties. He is pastor of St. Michael ' s Lutheran Church, Al- lentown, and in this capacity has performed a commendable service for the welfare of Allentown as well as for Muhlenberg. ALBERT C. H. FASIG, M.S. Professor of Chemistry Born at Reading, Pa., September 18, 18SS. Prepared at Reading High School. B.S., Muhlenberg College, 1909. Alpha Tau Omega. M.S., Muhlenberg College, 1910. Chemist in the Department of Meat and Milk Inspection, Reading. Elected Instructor of Chemistry. Assistant Pro- fessor, 1917. Elected Professor, 1920. As Faculty representative to the Muhlen- berg College Athletic Association, Professor Fasig is always considerate to the best in- terests of sport at the college. He constantly endeavors to further the growth of legiti- mate athletics at Muhlenberg. However, perhaps the most influential of “Toots’s” athletic activities are unofficial. When the boys are somewhat jaded by too much chemistry, “Toots expatiates upon the de irability of true sportsmanship at Muh- lenberg, the advantage of team work, and the necessity in applying these ideals to one’s activities in life. Prof. Fasig is the exponent of Chemistry and Geology at the College. Those who are fortunate enough to work under him acquire his clear-cut way of attacking a problem, and imbibe his ideas of good sportsmanship. Page Twenty-three