Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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i. Pres. C. W. Heisler, D. I) 2. Rev. T. C. Hunt A. M 3. G. E. Fisher. Ph. B. 4. Jacob Yutzv, D. D. 5. J, I. Woodruff. A. M. 6. H. A. Allison. A. M. FACULTY. 7. Percival Herman, M. D. B. A W. Totter. Esq. g. William Xoetling, A. M. 10. Rev. A. N. Warner. A. M. 13. Rev. J. K. Dimra, D. D. 11. Miss Ethelyiiu . Ia - Van Wagner. 14 F. C. Fisher, A. Ii. 12. K- F Dunlavy

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FACULTY «Sj I }

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Rev. J. R. Dnni, D. D M Professor of Political Economy and International Law. Born near Muncy, Lycoming Co., in 1S30. Having prepared for a higher education, he entered Pennsylvania College, from which he graduated in 1857 with first honors. That same year he was made head master of the classical school near Aaronsburg, Centre Co., Pa , and in 1S74 was elected principal of the Lutherville Female Seminary. In this position he served six years, rais- ing the standard of scholarship and leaving it in a well-organized condition. In 1SS2 he was called to the principalship of Mis- sionary Institute, and later became president of Susquehanna University, which position he held until compelled to resign by failing health in 1899. Dr. Dimm has done much for Susquehanna, for, with a natural aptitude for teaching, and keen executive ability and constant energy, he has been successful in making the college a mighty factor in our beloved church. Rev. Jacob Yutzy, D. D. Professor of Semitic Languages and Dogmatics. Born at Salisbury, Somerset Co., Pa., May 24, 1S47. He taught several terms in the public schools, and then entered the Preparatory Department of Roanoke College in ' 69. Two years later he entered the Freshman class of Pennsylvania College, from which he graduated in ' 76. During his course of study he was awarded the Freshman Prize, Hessler ' s Latin Medal, and the First Honor and Latin Salutatory. He completed his Theological course in ' 79, and served as pastor of the Boalsburg charge, 1S79-18S2. In ' S2 he was called to the Trinity Lutheran church of Selinsgrove, Pa., which he served successfully for thirteen years. In ' 95 he was elected to the chair of Semitic Languages in Susquehanna University, which he has very ably filled down to the present. Rev. T. C. Houtz, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy. Born Sept. 28, 1S53, at Lemont, Centre Co., Pa. He prepared for college at Boalsburg Academy and the Preparatory Depart- ment of State College, which institution he entered in ' 75, capturing the McCallister Prize for the best general standing on entrance to Freshman year. During his college course fortune added two more prizes, one in Mathematics, and another in Physics, to his laurels. In ' 79 he received A. B., and the A. M. was conferred on him in ' 82. From ' 79 to ' S3 he taught in various schools, and became principal of Rock Springs Academy in ' 83. During ' 84 he was principal of the Pine Grove Academy, and in ' 85 he entered the Theological Department of Missionary Institute. In ' S6 he became Professor of Mathematics and ' ice-Principal of M. I., which position he held until M. I. became a college in ' 94, when he was given the chair of Mathematics and Astronomy. J. I. Woodruff, A. M., Professor of the Latin Language and Literature. Born near Salem, Snyder Co., Pa., in 1S64. He prepared for college at Missionary Institute, and entered the Junior Class of Bucknell University in ' SS. He graduated in ' 90, and at once took charge of the Friend ' s Normal Institute at Rising Sun, Md. In ' 91 he became principal of the Mifflin Academy, which position he resigned in ' 92 to become Professor of Latin and Higher English in Missionary Institute (now Susquehanna University |. The A. M. degree was conferred on him by his alma mat, r in ' 93, and of him it may be said, He is the students ' advisor and friend. — 19 —