Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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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

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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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Department of Ancient Languages During the course of the last forty years the name of George T. Ettinger has been connected with Muhlenberg, first as a student, later as a professor, and now as the Dean. Truly, Dr. Ettinger represents to all the spirit of Muhlenberg, con- genial, sympathetic, honorable and self-sacrificing. He is indeed the best man to instil into the underclassmen the principles for which our noble institution exists and under his leadership, in the study of Latin, the new men become familiar for what Muhlenberg really stands. In his classes, the Dean adds to the course those little pictures of Roman life and those bits of philosophy, which he alone can give, to the great benefit of his boys. We sincerely hope that Dr. Ettinger may con- tinue to teach at Muhlenberg for many more years, so that the future generations may have the benefit of his guidance. Dr. Horn, Professor of the Greek Language and Literature, is also well known about school, not only in this field, but also for his work in the office. However, his classes give by far the better glimpse of Dr. Horn. For his personality and his extensive knowledge of the Greek and all matter relevant to the language make these courses the Mecca of all true lovers of the classics. During the past year Dr. Horn was on leave of absence, and the interest of his students has grown con- siderably with his return from these studies and investigations. The third member of this group is Dr. Reichard, who assists Dr. Horn in the instruction of Greek. Dr. Reichard has been at Muhlenberg for little more than a year, but has become well known not only by his own students, but also by all the boys, through his interest and enthusiasm in the athletic events at our school. In the classroom he puts the subject over with the technique of an expert and adds his pleasing personality to make the Greek a really likeable subject to the most materialistically minded student. Dr. Reichard also teaches German and has an active interest in the Deutcher Verein. REICHARD ETTINGER HORN i 26