Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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CHARLES S. ALLEN, E.E., M.S. Professor of Physics Born at Bloomsbury, N. J., June 1, 1898. Prepared at Phillipsburg and Easton High Schools. E.E., Lafayette College, 1919. Graduate Work, Union University, 1919. Graduate Fellow, 1922-23. M.S. in E.E., Lafayette College, 1923. Phi Beta Kappa, Tan Beta Phi, Phi Kappa Tau. Member of American Institute of Electri- cal Engineers. Elected Assistant Profes- sor of Physics at Muhlenberg- College, 1 923, Prof. Allen, although he has only been with us for three years, has won a place in the hearts of not only the students who take his courses but also the rest of the student body. The class of 1927 feel that he is a member of it because he came to Muhlen- berg, from our neighboring rivals, in the same year the class entered. Prof. Allen’s department is Physics and this section has developed very rapidly thru his untiring efforts. Recently a course in radio has been instituted by him in which many of the student; have taken a deep in- terest and the course is a pronounced success. This year Prof. Allen has developed a suc- cessful band at Muhlenberg. Band work had never been a success under student leadership but under the direction of Prof. Allen we have one of the best organizations in collegiate circles. The college appreciates very much the work done by Prof. Allen and next year we expect to see a fifty piece band enter the football field to lend spirit to the games. Prof. Allen, in order to mix with the stu- dents, is willing to risk his good health bv eating in Fritchman’s Stationary Lunch Wagon and it is appreciated. It is hoped that Prof. Allen will continue to stay with us for many years and it is un- doubted that his department will become an outstanding one thru his untiring efforts. ARTHUR T. GILLESPIE, B.S. Instructor in English and Insurance; Coach of the Debating Team Born at Allentown, October 13, 1901. Allentown High School, 1919. U. of P. B.S. in Economics, U. of P. 1924. Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Sigma Pi, Honorary De- bating Fraternity. Coach of debating and instructor in English and History. Many times in the basement lounging room, a crowd of students can be seen, lis- tening in rapt attention to a certain indi- vidual’s discussion on current problems. Who is this personage? Mr. Gillespie is the orator at these quasi-mass meetings. H is ready supply of information has enabled him as debating coach, to build up within two seasons a logic team, which is establishing a highly creditable record. His accomplish- ment is made more remarkable by the fact that prior to his tenure at Muhlenberg there was no debating whatsoever. As a debater, he himself has had much experience since he was a member of the University of Penn- sylvania’s team for three years. In addition, Mr. Gillespie is an instructor in English and Insurance. His copious wit and magnetic personality make attendance to his classes both desirable and worth while. In fact, his friendly contact with the stu- dents is very characteristic. Mr. Gillespie will be the Debating Coach at Muhlenberg next year, and in addition will take up the study of law at the LTniver- sity of Pennsylvania. We indeed, wish him success. Page Twenty-nine

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19 2 7 C IARLA Rev. CHARLES B. BOWMAN A.M., B.D. Professor of Sociology , Economics , and B usuness A d ministration Born at Parryville, 1873. Prepared at Lehighton High School. A.B., North- western College, 1896. B.D., Drew Theo- logical Seminary, 1900. A.M., Northwes- tern College, 1903. Graduate Work, Uni- versity of Chicago, 1912-14. University of Wisconsin, 1916. Elected Professor of Sociology and Economics at Muhlenberg, 1922. Dr. Bowman ' s job is to convert irrespon- sible under-graduates into potential business magnates. To effect this he instills into the students who have the privilege of taking his courses the intricacies of Sociology, Eco- nomics, Business Administration and kindred subjects. Dr. Bowman has turned out many Muhlenberg men who have become success- ful in business. The large number of stu- dents who work under Dr. Bowman vouch for his effective manner of presentation and his interesting personality. “Charlie is very versatile. He has trav- eled all over the world and to illustrate his point in classroom discussion relates numer- ous fascinating experiences about his travels. He has held varied political positions, one as Mayor of a prominent Western city. Dr. Bowman is also a minister and conducts re- ligious services in various parts of the com- munity. Charlie has what is called a “heavy line, but he has the goods to back it up. He has assisted in many ways to extend the scope of Muhlenberg ' s scholastic activities. PRESTON A. BARBA, A.M., Ph.D. Professor of German Born at Bethlehem, April 7, 1883. Pre- pared at Allentown High School and Bethlehem Prep. A.B., Muhlenberg Col- lege, 1916. A.M., Yale University, 1907. University of Pennsylvania, 1911. Fellow at Goettingen, Heidelberg, University of Berlin. Professor of German at Muhlen- berg, 1922. Dr. Barba’s entire career has been one of remarkable success. As a student of Muh- lenberg College some ten years ago, he had laid the foundations of a work that has grown to astonishing proportions. Dr. Barba has always been a consistent student. His delving into the ramifications of German Literature has inspired many ambitious stu- dents to elect his courses. Dr. Barba has al- ways impressed us as the kind of a man we would like to be. His arrival at Muhlenberg several years ago inaugurated a new regime in the department of German. He was the first to organize a German Club. This Club presents a German play every year, under the meticulous direction of Dr. Barba. Dr. Barba has recently completed a text book, a collection of German poems, in col- laberation with Professor Vos of the Uni- versity of Indiana. Dr. Barba has in the years past, conducted a European tour, concentrating on Germany, returning with a wealth of valuable infor- mation and interesting anecdotes. Page Twenty-eight

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J. KENNETH BENNETT, B.S. Instructor of Romance Languages HARRY HESS REICHARD, Ph.D. Professor of German Born, Bethlehem, Pa., Dec. 14, 1901. Pre- pared at Bethlehem High School, 1919; Moravian College, B.S. in languages, 1923; Graduate work University of Pennsyl- vania, summer 1925. Instructor of Ro- mance Languages at Muhlenberg, 1925-26. I his year another new face greeted us, among our instructors, who came to fill the temporary vacancy made by Professor Cor- biere who is studying in Europe. Mr. Ben- nett had a very difficult task to try to fill the chair of modern languages but has proven himself a worthy instructor. In class we have found that it is neces- sary to have the assigned work out every day or be received very sternly by him. Out- side of the classroom, however, he is found to be a good fellow and one whom it is en- joyable to speak to, between the puffs of his favorite pipe. He always has a supply of good jokes and with a little persuasion will allow one to enjoy them with him. Mr. Bennett is one of the youngest mem- bers of the faculty and it is certain that after a few more years of teaching exper- ience, he will become a big success in his de- partment. Mr. Ecnnett has also taken a keen inter- est in college activities and Le Cercle Fran- cais is having a successful year under his guidance. The Glee Club also claims him as a member of their instrumental trio which has been received with much applause and praise. His instrument is the cello of which he has proven himself a master. The class of 1927 wish him the best of good fortune and success. Born , 1878. A.B. Lafayette College, 1901; A.M. Lafayette College. 1905; Scholar at Johns Hopkins University 1908-09; Fel- low, lohns Hopkins University 1909-11; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1911; Summer School Instructor at Muhlenberg 1924-25. Professor of German, Muhlen- berg, 1925-26. Dr. Reichard is a new addition to the fac- ulty of Muhlenberg College. Although be taught during the summer of 1925, this is the first college year that the student body has the opportunity of forming its close ac- quaintance with him. Previous to coming to Muhlenberg, Dr. Reichard has had an extensive and varied career in pedagogy, making him especially we.l qualified to cope successfully with the particular demands of his department. He has taught at Atlantic City High School, Knox College, Penn State and Heidelberg University. Dr. Reichard has traveled ex- tensively in Germany, France, Italy and Greece. His researches in these lands have contributed to his erudition. He has recently published a work on Pennsylvania German and Dialect writings and their authors. Since Dr. Reichard came to Muhlenberg the first year men have developed an inter- est and an appreciation of German and Greek literature that has never before been equaled. We attribute this largely to Dr. Reichard ' s charm of manner in presenting his material and his winning personality. His success at Muhlenberg is already guar- anteed. Page Thirty