Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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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

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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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I S 2 -T CIARLA WILLIAM S. RITTER, B.S. Director of Physical Education Born at Allentown, Pa., May 17, 1892. Prepared at Allentown Preparatory School. B.S., Muhlenberg ' College, 1916. Alpha Tan Omega. Elected Director of Physical Culture at Muhlenberg, 1919. “Bill” is the bouncer on the faculty. He is the exponent of physical culture at Muh- lenberg and woe to the incorrigibles. Bill has an enviable position as well as an en- viable record at College. In athletics he has shown prowess unexcelled and at this time it is still his specialty. During the time that he was an under-graduate several years ago he became prominent in football, basketball and track. Muhlenberg has reciprocated these honors conferred upon her in sport circles by appointing him a physical director. He formerly coached track but at present is entirely engaged in supervising “gym classes. “Class, about face, ex, 1-2-3-4,” Bill’s voice booms out, reverberating thru-out the “Gym,” terrifying the yearlings into active submission. But once you become acquainted with “Bill,” you will learn that he is doing it for your own good, for he is a friend of all the boys. “Bill has quite a job to send the red corpuscles chasing thru the book- weary students and four years of his courses will change a cripple into a veritable Demp- sey. “Bill” has been recently married and we hope that some dav some stalwart Bill, Jr., will be saying “Class 1-2-3-4” at a still greater Muhlenberg. HENRY R. MUELLER A.M., Ph.D. Professor of History Born July 21, 1887. A.B., Muhlenberg College, 1 909. A.M., Columbia University, 1915. Post-Graduate work at Columbia, 1914- 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., Columbia University, 1922. Dr. Mueller has contributed much to the enlargement of the scope of History courses at Muhlenberg. It is largely through his ef- forts that the prestige of History at the Col- lege has been augmented. He has been with us for only a comparatively short time but the increasing number of students who elect his courses show how an interest in the vicissitudes of society is claiming the atten- tion of students. Henry has acquired the reputation of be- ing on the square. Needless to state, this at- titude is reciprocated by his classes. Dr. Mueller, while in service in France, took advantage of the educational oppor- tunities offered and attended the Sorbonne. His extensive study in contemporary history makes him well quali c ed to interpret modern problems. Dr. Mueller’s specialty is U. S. History and he is well versed in the growth of our nation. We trust that his untiring efforts to impart to the students the desire to woo Cleo, the Muse of History, will increase in success in the future as in the past. Page Twenty-five