Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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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

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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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ANTHONY S. CORBIERE Ph.B., M.A. Professor of Romance Languages Born at Nice, France, March 8, 1893. Prepared at Tacoma High School. De- partment of Journalism, University of Washington, 3 years. Phi Kappa Sigma. Sigma Delta Chi. Associate University Players. Sergeant Major, Ambulance Ser- vice, U.S.A., A.K.F., Ph.B., Muhlenberg College. 1920. Graduate Work, Columbia University, 1920-21. M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1923. HOWARD R. KISTLER, B.S. Instructor in Chemistry Born at Wetherhold, Pa., March 14, 1893. Prepared at Allentown High School. B.S., Muhlenberg ' , 1915. Chemist, J. T. Baker Chemical Company. Member of the American Chemical Society; Society of Chemical Industry; Chemical Engineers. Elected Instructor of Chemistry at Muh- lenberg, 1921. Graduate Work at Syra- cuse University, 1922-23-24. Prof. Corbiere has had probably more ad- verse circumstances under which to acquire an education than any other man on the faculty. Adventure has been the key-note of his early life. Born in France, he came to this country while still a boy and with a firm determination to make the most of his op- portunities, succeeded to acquire a college education. Before the world war he special- ized in dramatics and journalism at the Uni- versity of Washington, where he became re- nowned as a football player. During the war he saw active service with the Ameri- can Army in France. Prof. Corbiere founded the French Club at Muhlenberg College. Under his tutelage French and Spanish have assumed the posi- tion of importance worthy of such languages. Phis year Prof. Corbiere is on a leave of absence. Fie is traveling thru Spain, France and Italy. Daily he sends over to us a most interesting letter, containing an account of his travels, description of the peoples and places he has seen. The scope of the department of the Ro- mance largjages will be augmented upon the return of Prof. Corbiere to Muhlenberg. Prof. Kistler is one of our faculty who is well versed in the subject of chemistry, from the practical as well as the theoretical stand- point. After being graduated from Muhlen- berg he received the practical side in the em- ploy of the J. T. Baker Company where he distinguished himself. In 1921 he was elect- ed instructor of chemistry at his Alma Mater and thru his untiring efforts the department has made rapid strides. The majority of students take some work under Prof. Kistler and the A. B. men, in their Sophomore year, learn what real Chemistry is like. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Kistler proves himself not so stern a man and is always interested in any sub- ject, but especially the chemical field. In classes we always enjoy hearing Prof. Kistler tell of his many interesting exper- iences in the chemical laboratories in which he has worked. Prof. Kistler is a thorough teacher and al- lows no loafing or bluffing. The “Lab is the place to find him and even though he is very busy he can always find time to help a weak student. Page Twenty-six