Otterbein University - Sibyl Yearbook (Westerville, OH)

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.AIATHF.MATICS Life is one liorrid grind. — Slwkesf care. SAMUEL JACOB KIEHL, A.B., Assistant Professor of Mathematics Diiilgor won his first spurs in Otterbcin by malcing the most daring cliicken robbery that ever blotted the pages of our history. That event occurred just after the flood. In fact, he stayed so long that the faculty finally adopted him. I,IL!K. kV ' ■Rooks, — Lighthouses erected in the great sea of time. — I F l ! ' (?. ANNA DELL LA FEVER, Ph.B.. Assistant Librarian This lady is always at her post in the information bureau. She seems untiring in her searches for those obscure and obsolete refer- ences she is called upon to unearth. Through it all she is optimistic and always wears a smile. LIBRARY Some books are to be tested, other to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. — Bacon. TIRZA L. BARNES, B.S., Librarian Misj Barnes is chief executive of the silence department and gov- erns witii a heart of stone. The cosy nooks and corners are to be used for study only and study alone. Rules is rules, is her motto. Xo noi.se of :.ny kind is tolerated in her dominion. BIOLOGY AND GEOLOGY Geology gives us a key to the patience of God. —Holland. JOHN WALDO FUNK, A.B., Professor of Biology and Geology This gentleman i; known particularly for his vicious and heartless methods of dissecting wild beasts. In his classes in biology he went so far as to liken our own human body unto that of the earthworm. The upper classmen rebelled at such a thought, but the freshmen are still strong adlicrents of the faith. 20

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PUBLIC SPEAKIXG Your fair discourse hath been as sugar, Making the way sweet and delectable. — Shakcsl carc. HARRY HELTMAN, B.S., Professor of Public Spea}(ing Our Old Man Eloquent is a recent addition to the faculty. His famous remedy for all rhetorical defects is Charcoal. In fact tlie word is so instilled in the minds of freshmen that it bubbks forth on all occasions and at any time of the day or night. If his Charcoal ' ' -fails to cure, his hypnotic glances never do. He is fond of philcsoiin- izing. His favorite topic of philosophic exposition to fresh;iien is Love. His favorite audience girls, singly and single -.referred. RHETORIC Rhetoric is reason well dressed and argument put in order. — Collier. EDNA GRACE MOORE, A.M., Professor of Rhetoric After sitting for two years in the presence of this cheerful teacher, we Juniors regret very much that we are no longer to be permitted to enjoy her excellent instruction. Miss Moore has a sweet dispo.cition. She is charming, brilliant, and entertaining. Although she is compelled to read scores of freshmen ' s themes, she is never pessimistic. . perfect woman, nobly planned, to warn, to comfort, and command. FREXCII Language is a city to the building of which every human being brought a stone. — E)ncrson. SHIRLEY T. WING, A.B., Acting Professor of French Obituary of Shirley T. Wing of Columbus, O., aged six years. This fair-haired boy passed away from a sinful world after sutfering for a few hours. His sudden demise was the result of fright pro- duced by the rustle of a skirt. He leaves behind to be mourned by all The Irregular V Erbs and his French classes. Seriously, Professor ' ing is a cultured and well educated young man. He spent several years at Oxford, where he held a Cecil Rhodes scholarship. EXGLISH HISTORY AND CI ICS History makes us some amends for the shortness of life. — Skclton. JAMES PORTER WEST, A.M., English History and Civics You know Professor — yes you know. He lives on West Main street. He always wears his hair just so. His manner ' s hard to beat. This large man with a child ' s voice has been the victim of many chicken robberies. One of the joys of his life is to introduce the speakers who appear on the Citizens Lecture Course. 19

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MUSIC Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. To soften rocks or bend a knotted oak. — Congrcvc. GLENN GRANT GRABILL, Director of the Conservatory Under the direction of this ■ Huropean trained musician, the Con- servatory has reached a high degree of excellence. A word of praise from him counts for much. As a teacher he can ' t be beat. His favorite brand of gum is Spearmint. MUSIC Music so softens and disarms the mind That not an arrow does resistance find. ' — Waller. FRANK JORDAN RESLER, Ph.B., Instructor in Voice Everyone loves Dad. He and his little dears, as he calls them, need no eulogy — they warble their own. ' hen his pet phrase, For Heaven ' s sake, frightens the dears into a panic, his I love you dearly, always quiets them. His jokes always take, for he tells when to laugh. MUSIC Nature was here so lavish of her store That she bestowed until she had no more. — Brozcn. MAUD ALICE HANAWALT, Instructor in Piano If anyone ever gets through liss Ilanawalt ' s finger gymnastics without having his fingers deformed or getting his disposition ruined he is lucky. But when he once recovers he is sure to be able to per- form any stunt imaginable on the piano. She rivals Leschetizky him- self when it comes to handling the piano. MUSIC There is a sadness in sweet sound That quickens tears. LUCELLE GILBERT, Instructor in Violin This musician-haired boy has in one brief year established his repu- tation as a violinist. He has also proved himself an able leader of the college band and orchestra. Greater still is his wonderful power of im- personating. He stars most as a representative of the Big Four babboon family. 21