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. 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

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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 2. T CIARLA HOWARD K. MARKS, A.B. Instructor in Music Born at Emaus, Pa., May 12, 1886. Pre- pared at Allentown High School. A.B., Muhlenberg College, 1907 . Alpha Tau Omega. Studied Piano Theory and Com- position under the direction of various musicians. Elected Instructor in Music at Muhlenberg, 1913. Professor Marks is one of the votaries of the aesthetic. He presents music at Muh- lenberg; music to soothe the harassed stu- dents. He inculcates some of the fineness of spirit and culture that is compatible with the ideals of such an institution. Professor Marks’ activities include responsibilities as teacher of History of Music, and of Music itself, instrumental and vocal ; Instructor of the Glee Club, and Organist of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Allentown. He also leads the chapel singing and his frequent song fiestas there delight the students who are all participating. As Instructor of the Glee Club, his personality has inspired the members to give their best, and under his successful leadership the Club has achieved unprecedented recognition, and its tours greatly extended. Harold has a reputation as a great joker and believes in humor as a panacea for all human ills. For he always has an appro- priate pun or witticism for every occasion. We herald greater laurels in the future for the Glee Club under Professor Marks ' capa- ble leadership. ISAAC M. WRIGHT, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy and Pedagogy Born at Scio, N.Y., March 7, 1879. Pre- pared at Belmont High School. B.S., Al- fred University, 1904. Pd.M., New York University, 1914. Pd.D., New York Uni- versity, 1916. Elected Professor of Phil- osophv and Pedagogy at Muhlenberg, 1917. Phi Kappa Tau. Phi Delta Kappa. Director of Extension Courses. Dr. Wright believes that where there is a will there is a way. He has proven this by his organization of the Extension School, which has since had a phenomenal growth. He has ascribed to the ideals of a Greater Muhlenberg. Many of the Doctor ' s educa- tional theories have been put into practise at Muhlenberg to the furtherance of an al- ready efficient administration. Dr. Wright holds that the proper mental attitude, and how to use what you know, are the pre-requisites for success. Anyone who has taken his Logic and Psychology will agree that his system of inculcating these principles into thousands of his students has not failed. The Doctor is conceded to be an authority on everything and heartily recom- mends specialization. Dr. Wright prepares those who desire eventually to become professors and imparts to them the necessary pedagogical founda- tion. Page Twenty-four