Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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The Office In the office, the first person with whom one meets is “Bernie, our Registrar, and the Secretary and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. His own personality has overcome the unpleasantness of his duties, and he is quite popular in our college life. “Bernie ” is a central figure in political discussions which are often held in his office, where the youth of our school seek the words, coming through a cloud of tobacco smoke, from the sage. Another figure continually about the office is the assistant to the president, Dr. Horn. His careful advice is always sought by eager students. In this capacity, “Bobby” has become well liked by all men, who have not had the pleasure of working in classes under him. Last year Dr. Horn was on his Sabbatical Leave of Absence, and the results of his studies have added considerably to the interest in his courses. Another assistant to the president is Professor Fasig. This little gentleman can be seen hurrying about the college at almost any time, but he is never too busy to greet one with a pleasant smile. His cheerfulness and willingness to help the stu- dents out of any difficulty have gained for him an unrivalled position in the hearts of the boys. Professor Fasig is also the Faculty Representative to the Muhlenberg College Athletic Association and the Representative to the Conference, in which we are athletically interested. The fourth member of this group is none other than Guerney Afflerbach, the Field Secretary and Graduate Manager of Athletics. The importance of his posi- tion is seldom fully realized. For on him devolves the responsibility of securing the new men who will represent Muhlenberg in athletics. We need only to examine the records, since Guerney has been here, to realize how capably and efficiently he has performed his duties. Another figure on this stage is Reverend Rausch, whose duty it is to supervise the construction of our new buildings. In launching her extensive construction campaign Muhlenberg could find no more capable superintendent than the Reverend. He also maintains the good order and condition in the “Dorms” and the “Ad” building. BERNHEIM HORN AFFLERBACH FASIG RAUSCH

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GEORGE T. ETTINGER, Ph. D., Litt. D. Dean; Professor of the Latin Language and Literature. Born at Allentown, Pa., November 8, I860. Prepared at Private School and the Academic Department of Muhlenberg College. A. B. (Valedic- torian), Muhlenberg College, 1883. Principal of the Academic Depart- ment, 1884-1892. Ph. D., New York University, 1891. President of the Muhlenberg Alumni Association. Professor of Latin and Pedagogy, 1898-1917. Professor of Latin, 1917. Litt. D., Muhlenberg College, 1920. Our beloved Dean, as he has been so aptly called, is the living emblem for which Muhlenberg stands. He exemplifies and upholds the worthiest traditions of the college. His long association, as a student a half century ago, and later as a professor, gives to his opinion the authority and the prestige that is essential to the paternal guidance of the students. The Dean extends his influence particularly to the underclassmen in the realiza- tion that they are the ones later to determine the student body policies. However, the force of his personality is also felt in the upper classes; for he not only imparts a knowledge of the Latin language, but also precepts for Christian living and conduct. His philosophical advice to students is of a practical nature and enters vitally into one’s character make-up. Dr. Ettinger is also probably one of the most popular laymen in the United Lutheran Church, for he is everywhere in demand as a speaker for the various ban- quets and other social functions. ■{ 23 }

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IKhssssciAnAS Si™ ■ — Department of Religion The head of Muhlenberg’s Religion Department is our own Dr. Haas. His classes with the Seniors and Juniors are sources of unrivalled entertainment and intellectual culture. The hours spent under his tutelage will long be remembered. His courses, though their content is abstract, are nevertheless embellished by his delightful personality and his masterful pedagogical psychology. This versatile man, of universal fame, has formed the nucleus of one of the most fascinating depart- ments of our college. Rev. Robert R. Fritch, Professor of Religion, is another member of this depart- ment. Under his guidance the underclassmen learn the fundamental truths of the Bible. These courses are made exceedingly interesting by Rev. Fritch’s illustrations from practical life and by his thorough knowledge of the subject. Then, the greatest man of all the departments (physically, we mean) is our own Rev. Harry A. Benfer, Instructor of Religion and Coach of Athletics. He has completely won the hearts of the boys in the short time which he has spent here. His jovial personality has won him many friends everywhere, and Muhlenberg is no exception. As a teacher in the classroom he has been a capable and pleasing assistant to Dr. Haas with the Juniors in Religion. As a coach his qualities of leadership and aggressiveness have produced exceptional successes for Muhlenberg in all sports. 1928 Our new Chaplain, Rev. Cressman, who took over this phase of the work at the beginning of the fall term, has also become well-known and liked because of the calibre of chapel programs which he has given the student body. It is largely through his efforts that chapel attendance has gained favor with the students this year. Professor Marks has been catalogued in this department because of his work in the chapel and his courses in Music. He has done Muhlenberg a great service in organizing the chapel singing, but more so in his official connection with the Glee Club. It is largely through his efforts that our Glee Club has been such a wonder- ful advertisement for the college in recent years. The fellows who have come in close contact with him are attracted by his personality and amused by his numerous witty stories. MARKS CRESSMAN HAAS FRITCH