Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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Department of Science In the department of sciences, Dr. Vieweg, Professor of Physical and Organic Chemistry, holds a very high position. He has proven himself to be an excellent teacher and is held in high esteem by his students. Dr. Vieweg, who came from Cornell, has been with us for but the short space of a year and a half, and he has become quite popular on the campus because of his winning personality. Dr. Brandes, another Cornell man, is a newcomer on the faculty. He has put his subjects across in such a live manner as to instil a new interest into the students. His competent instruction and his method have gained for him the support of the boys, en masse. His stay has been brief and his only official con- nections have been with the men of the B. S. courses, nevertheless he is well known on the campus. Among the older men is Professor Shankweiler, Instructor of Biology. He is a Muhlenberg graduate and his efforts in behalf of his Alma Mater are not limited to the classroom and laboratory. Professor Shankweiler has that Muhlenberg spirit which makes him a friend to all and his willingness to aid any one at any time has made him quite popular with his boys. Dr. Bailey, Professor of Biology, is also a favorite of long standing at Muhlen- berg. His classes have always been pleasant for the students because of his fair treatment of them, and because of the interesting manner he has in presenting his subject matter. His connections do not cease with his classroom work, however, since he is the Chairman of the Faculty Committee on Student Activities and here he meets all the organizations and groups. Professor Fasig is included in the department of Sciences, as Geology Professor. His ideas of sportsmanship are of such calibre as to command the respect of all with whom he comes in contact. It is not the good fortune of many students to meet him in classes, but he is probably the most popular professor on the campus. Professor Allen is in charge of the Physics Department. His thorough-going and conscientious efforts have placed him high in the esteem of his students. BAILEY BRANDES SHANKWEILER ALLEN

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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 }

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Department of Education and Psychology This department rates highly in pedagogical circles by virtue of the pre-eminence of Dr. Wright. “Doc” is the favorite of the upperclassmen who come under his instruction. His classes are always interesting and his keen mind makes it neces- sary for the students to be “on their toes. This pleasing contrast offers a mentaj training to the students, which is both beneficial and of practical educational value Another big forte of Dr. Wright is his work in the Extension School. It is through his unstinted efforts as the head of this organization, that it has grown in membership and efficiency, and has become the most modern department of our college. Every evening from Monday to Friday, all day Saturday and during the summer this vast organization is functioning and assisting those unable to go to college in gaining their education. Dr. Wright ' s part in the creation of a Greater Muhlenberg is by no means a small one. For he has contributed on a large scale to the development of this idea in his work with the Extension School, as well as in the regular college. This year, for the first time. Dr. Wright has an assistant in his college work. This is none other than Mr. Karl Wright Boyer, Instructor of Education. His pleasing personality and the interest he takes in the students have gained for him a welcome in the hearts of all. Mr. Boyer is a Muhlenberg man from the class of ' 23 and his interest in the Alma Mater is not confined to his classroom. He is one of the followers of the college athletics, and his enthusiastic cheering from the stands is inspiring to the undergraduates. Mr. Boyer has been very instrumental in the formation of the Education Club, which is the fi rst organization of its type ever attempted at Muhlenberg. Since its founding last autumn its stability has been due largely to his untiring efforts. A true son of Muhlenberg, with that friendly “hello” spirit and a jolly good fellow is a mild characterization of Mr. Boyer, and he is wished years of success and happiness within the portals of our Alma Mater. 30