Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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Rev. J. R. DIMM. D. D.. Professor of Political Economy and International Law. Born near Muncy, Lycoming Co. , Pa., in 1830. Having preparedfor college, he en- tered Pennsylvania College, from which he graduated with first honors in 1857. Li the same year he assumed management of the classical school near Aaronsburg, Centre Co. , Pa., and in 1874 became principal of the Lutherville Female Seminary. During his admin- istration of six years, he raised the standard of scholarship and left it well organized. In 1882, owing to his well known qualities as a teacher, he was called to Missionary In- stitute as principal of the classical department and later became President of Susquehanna University. In 1899, on account of failing health, he was obliged to resign the Presi- dency. Dr. Dimni has done much for Susquehanna University, and has made her what she is. Rev. JACOB YUTZY. D. D„ Professor of Semitic Languages and Dogmatics. Bom at Salisbury, Somerset Co., Pa., May 24, 1847. Having taught several terms in the public schools, he entered the Preparatory Department of Roanoke College in 1869. After two years he entered the Freshman class at Pennsylvania College, graduating in 1876 During his classical course he was awarded the Freshman Prize, Hessler ' s Latin Medal, the First Honor and Latin Salutatory. He then entered the Seminary and grad- uated in Theology, 1879. He served as pastor of the Boalsburg charge, i879- ' 82. He was then called to the Trinity Lutheran church, of Selinsgrove, Pa., where he served with great ability for thirteen years. In 1895 he was elected to the chair of Semitic Languages in Susquehanna University, a position which he has very ably filled down to the present time. Rev. T. C. HOUTZ. A. M„ Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy. Born at Lemont. Centre Co., Pa., Sept. 28, 1853. He prepared for college at Boals- burg Academy and the Preparatory Department of State College, and a year later entered the Freshman class in the same institution, winning the McCallister Prize for standing on entrance to college. During his course in college he added two more prizes to his laurels. I11 1879 he received A. B., and in 1882 the degree of A. M. was conferred on him. In 1883 he became Principal of Rock Springs Academy, and during the next years was Principal of the Pine Grove Academy. He entered the Theological Department of Missionary Institute, 1885. In 1886 he became Professor of Mathematics and Vice- Principal of Missionary Institute. This position he held until 1S94, when he was given the chair of Mathematics and Astronomy. JOHN BROWN FOCHT. Professor of Church History and Homiletics. Born at Chambersburg. Pa., July 20, 1851. His father, Rev. David Henlein Focht, died in 1 64 at New Bloomfield, Pa.; he was one of the founders of the Missionary Insti- tute, Selinsgrove, Pa. The mother of the subject of this sketch, Mrs. Susan (Brown) 21