Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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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

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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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Department of English In our department of English Professor Simpson is held in high esteem. The boys all enjoy “Teedy ' s” classes, for he never fails, during the course of an hour, to introduce some witty poetry or some anecdotes. Under his tutelage, the Sopho- mores come into a fuller understanding of the English Language and Literature, which prepares them for his elective courses of the Junior and Senior years. Professor Simpson reads practically every novel which is published in the course of a year and the ones he recommends never prove a disappointment to the boys. Another integral part of “Teedy” is his cigar. An extract from that little poem which he recites, “Tobacco is a filthy weed , I life it,” shows his attitude toward the weed. As a speaker in chapel and at mass meetings, professor Simpson never fails to be an entertainer as well as an orator and the stu- dents long for more opportunities of hearing him speak. Rev. Brown, Professor of English, is on leave of absence this year, but his boys are awaiting his return with the assurance that he will bring back something new. For “Johnnie” never has made his classes monotonous, as he always had something new. His efforts in oratory have succeeded in placing Muhlenberg in the Inter- collegiate Oratorical Union. In Allentown, Rev. Brown served as supply pastor of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church for some time. Among the younger men is Mr. Eugene Stevenson, Instructor of English, who teaches the Dramas, Oratory and a few other courses. Mr. Stevenson is well liked for his manner and for the open forum discussions in his classes. He has proven his interest in Muhlenberg by the efforts he lent to the Oratorical Contest, as well as in other ways. “Gene” has been a Rhoades Scholar to Oxford University and his comparisons of American and European school life are very entertaining and enlightening. Another new man is Mr. John Slater, Instructor of English and Coach of Track. Mr. Slater has won the hearts of his freshman classes by his pleasant and informal attitude and his track men respect him for his coaching ability. STEVENSON SLATER SIMPSON { 28 }