Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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ehiratinn This is the story of a man who constructed a house. A house of himself. It is to Dr. John V. Shankweiler that we dedicate this book. He was born in HulT's Church, Pennsylvania, more years ago than anyone would care to remember. A quiet country town, lazily stirring with the seeds of generation upon generation upon generation. A humble beginning. Finishing high school in two years, attending what is now Kutztown State Teachers College, and graduating in 1915-serving in the Army in World War I-returning home. He attended Muhlenberg College, playing basketball and football, became a brother of Phi- Kappa Tau, and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1921. On to Cornell University for a M.A.'in 1927 and a Ph.D. in 1931. When he first arrived at Muhlenberg as a teacher, in 1921, he was one of two men comprising the Biology Department. Working under Dr. H. H. Bailey, Dr. Shankweiler taught Zoology, Botany, and Geology. In 1927, Dr. Bailey left and John Shankweiler became head of the department. He taught, at one time or another, every subject now offered with the exception of Bacteriology. Until last year, he was coach of the tennis squad, being an accomplished player himself. He retains his position as Chairman of the Athletic Committee. Concerning his private life, Dr. Shankweiler is married, and has three children and ten grandchildren. So much for biography. This is not the story of John V. Shankweiler. This is not the story of his house. For this story we must look behind the scattered documents and records-we must look at the work-at the man himself. To the prospective student of medicine, he is the light to follow. In his word rests the decision of the future-hold it highly. It is this word which weighs so heavily with the deans of so many medical schools. Respect, integrity, honor- all are symbolized in the man. The respect of his colleagues, the respect of his students, the respect of many men of medicine. All of these he has. Integrity in his work'and ina his concerns with us. Honor to him, purchased with long years of earnest endeavor. This is the foundation of his house. The walls are built of men. Men standing straight-shouldered and proud in their profession. These are his product-his men-the walls of his house. And for the roof? This is yet to be added. For there must be many more years before the final total can be made. This is the story of a man who constructed a house of himself. It is to Dr. John V. Shankweiler that we dedicate, with a sense of great indebtedness, this most humble venture. fFourj

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