Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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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

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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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Department of Modern Languages Professor Corbiere, of the Romance Language Department, is one of the most popular professors on the Muhlenberg campus. He has the reputation of being absolutely impartial in his classes and he has one of those rare personalities which makes him popular in any group. “Tony” had a leave of absence last year and he took advantage of the Jusserand Travelling Fellowship from the University of Pennsylvania to continue his studies and research in Europe. Professor Corbiere has made his courses entertaining, as well as educational and the students annually elect French. Professor Corbiere is also a very entertaining speaker, as those who have heard his little stories and reminiscences can tell and the boys look forward to his talks with eagerness. Professor Seaman is Professor Corbiere’s new assistant this year. He has immediately gained the confidence and co-operation of the boys. He can be seen about the campus and the “Ad” with a numerous following of boys who listen to his stories with the eagerness that leads the crowds to follow a hero. It is evident that he shall never lack a Boswell. This distinguished gentleman seems to have won the hearts of the boys almost simultaneously with his advent at Muhlenberg and his classes are always filled with the underclassmen who seek the words of the sage. Among the older men is Dr. Barba, Professor of German. This distinguished scholar has recently edited a book in conjunction with Dr. Vos of the University of Indiana. His classes are always a source of culture, for his pedagogical conversa- tion is pregnant with philosophy and everyday illustrations of his principles. He is a Muhlenberg man and his spirit is typical of Muhlenberg. In the classroom Dr. Barba has the students in a constant mood of enthusiasm for learning and truth, which he himself can well distribute. As the sponsor and advisor of the Deutscher Verein he has accomplished much in an extra-curricular activity. Last year this group of his did” several German plays downtown and his coaching led to their great success. Dr. Reichard teaches the German Language and is as capable in this field as in that of Greek. SEAMAN REICHARD CORBIERE BARBA {21