Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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PROF. J. I. WOODRUFF was born near Salem, Snyder Co., Pa., in 1864. He prepared for college at Missionary In- stitute, now Susquehanna University, and entered Bucknell University, at Lewisburg, Pa., during the junior year. He graduated in 1890 and three years later his Alma Mater con- ferred upon him the degree of A. M. After leaving college he took charge of the Friend ' s Normal Institute at Rising Sun, Mel., which position he held for one year. He then went to Mifflintown, Pa., and during 1S91 and 1892 was principal of the Mifflin Academy. He then accepted the professorship of Latin and Higher English in Missionary Institute, now Susquehanna University. In Prof. Woodruff, Susquehanna University has a noble Christian man and an accomplished scholar. PROF. GEORGE E FISHER, Ph. B„ was born Jan. 17, 1869, at Kreamer, Snyder Co., Pa. He attended public school near Salem and entered Missionary Institute in 1884, and graduated in 1SS8. He received Ph. B. from Bucknell University in 1891 and A. M. in 1894. He taught in public schools i888- ' S9 ; was principal of Friend ' s Normal Institute, Md., i89i- ' 92 ; Prof, of Natural Science at Bucknell Academy, i892- ' 96 ; Prof, of Natural Science at Susquehanna University, 1896. He organized the Society of Natural Science. Prof. Fisher ' s pleasing manner and courtesy in the school- room have won for him the respect of all the students. PROF. HERBERT A. ALLISON, A. M., Professor of Greek Language and Literature and French, was born July 24, 1874, near Gettysburg. He entered the Preparatory Depart- ment of Pennsylvania College in the spring of 1S89. The fol- lowing year he entered the college. He was always noted as a student of great depth and application. He received honorable mention for Freshman prize, and also for Junior Latin prize. He graduated with First Honor in 1893, and received A. M. 1896. He was Prof, of Mathematics at Palatinate College, Myerstown, Pa., in ' 94; studied law ' 95 ' 96. Fall of ' 96 be- came Professor at Susquehanna University. Prof. Allison has great executive abilities and intellectual qualifications. ATTORNEY A. W. POTTER was born in Huntingdon county, January 7, 1S47. He spent his youth in Mifflin county and completed his education in a Seminary of that county. He studied law with Geo. E. Elder, of Lewistown, and was there admitted to the bar. He came to Selin ' s Grove in 1872, where he has since been engaged in practicing law. He has three times been nominated for Congress. Mr Potter is one of the most active and able lawyers. His attainments are of high order, he is very attentive in all mat- ters pertaining to his profession and exercises much care on questions given for his consideration. He is highly respected by all who come in contact with him. On January 1, 1900, Mr. Potter was made professor of Juris- prudence at Susquehanna University. He is an able teacher of Law and has won the highest respect of all who are under his instruction. FOSTER C. FISHER, A. B., was born March 14, 1 72, at Smithgrove, Snyder Co., Pa. After due preparation in pub- lic schools, he entered Missionary Institute and graduated in 1894. He entered Bucknell University in his Junior year and graduated in 1896 with the degree of A. B. In 1896 he be- came Principal of the Academic Department of S. U. 22

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SKETCHES OF FACULTY. REV. CHARLES W. HEISLER was born in Minersville, Pa., in 1S57. He prepared lor admission into Pennsylvania College, at the opening of the second term in Jan., 1877. He took high rank at once in his class and graduated with first honors in 1880. In his course he took first and second prizes for brief essays in College Monthly, and Junior Latin gold medal. He left the seminary 1883, at which time he accepted a call to Belleville, Pa. In August, 1886, he accepted appoint- ment of the Woman ' s Executive Committee and Board of Home Missions to Los Angeles, Cal. In 1892 he was appointed mis- sionary to Colorado Springs, but, after serving a brief period, was called to St. Paul ' s Lutheran church, Denver, Col., where he served as pastor nearly six years. In 1.899 he accepted a call to the presidency of Susquehanna University, Selin ' s Grove, Pa. Rev. Heisler is a man of intense energy and we believe will be a successful college president. REV. JACOB YUTZY, D. D., was born at Salisbury, Somerset Co., Pa., May 24, 1847. After teaching at several schools he entered Roanoke College Preparatory Department, 1869. After two years he entered the Freshman class at Get- tysburg, Pennsylvania College, graduating in 1876. During his classical course he secured the Freshman Prize, Hessler ' s Latin Medal, First Honor and Latin Salutatory. He then en- tered the seminary and graduated in Theology rS79. His first charge was at Boalsburg, Pa., 1879-1882. He then accepted a call to the Trinity Lutheran church of Selin ' s Grove, Pa., which he most prosperously served for thirteen years. Having been elected Professor of Semitic Languages and Dog- matics of S. U., he resigned the pastorate and entered upon the duties of his professorship in 1S95, where he has since served most acceptably. J. R. DIMM, D. D., was born in 1830, near Muncy, Ly- coming Co., Pa. He prepared for college and graduated from Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, with first honor in 1857. During the same year he assumed management of the classical school near Aaronsburg, Centre Co., Pa. In 1874 he became principal of the Lutherville Female Seminary. During his administration of six years, the standard of scholarship was raised and many progressive changes were made. In 1882, his reputation as a teacher led to his being called as principal of the classical department of the M. I. at Selin ' s Grove, Pa., now Susquehanna University. He then became President. In 1S99, on account of ill health, he was obliged to resign the presidency. Dr. Dimm ' s efforts in this institution can scarcely be sufficiently appreciated. By his indomitable will and un- tiring energy, he has elevated the course and increased the at- tendance, until the institution has become a mighty factor in the Lutheran Church of America. 21

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