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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
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Focht, is yet living, at Lewisburg, Pa. In August. 1866, Mr. Focht entered Missionary Institute, and in 187 1 he became a member of the Sophomore class in Gettysburg Col- lege, Pa. In 1873 he was awarded the Hessler Gold Medal for Proficiency in Latin, and was graduated in 1874 with First Honor and the Valedictory. During i875- ' 76 he was Proctor in Gettysburg College, and became Principal of the Preparatory Department, Pennsylvania State College, in iS76- ' 77. In 1877 ne was graduated from the Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Pa. In the same year he became Vice-Principal of Missionary Institute, where he continued until 1882, having become Principal in 1S81. He was made Principal of the Preparatory Department, Gettysburg College, in 1882, in which position he remained till 18S7. In October, 1887, he was called to the pastorate of St. John ' s Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Lewistown, Pa. After serving here for seven years he became pastor of St. Peter ' s Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Barren Hill, Pa. Having received a call to Trinity Lutheran Church, of Selinsgrove, Pa., in 1899, he became pas- tor of this church, where he now resides. In the fall of 1899. he gave instructions in Homiletics in the School of Theology of Susquehanna University, and at present, i90i- ' o2,is engaged in teaching Church History and Homiletics. GEORGE E. FISHER. Ph. B.. Professor of Natural Sciences. Born Jan. 17, 1869, at Kreamer, Snyder Co., Pa. He attended public school near Salem, and entered Missionary Institute in 1884, and graduated in 1888. He received Ph. B. from Bucknell in 1891, and A. M. in 1894. He was Principal of the Friend s Normal Institute, Md., 1891-1892 ; Professor of Natural Sciences at Bucknell Academy, 1892-1896 ; Professor of Natural Sciences at Susquehaua University, an office which he has very ably filled down to the present time. He organized the Society of Natural Sciences. HERBERT A. ALLISON. Professor of the Greek Language. Literature and History. Born July 24, 1S74, near Gettysburg. In 1889 he entered the Preparatory Depart- ment of Pennsylvania College, and the following year entered college. He received hon- orable mention for the Freshman Prize, and for Junior Latin Prize. In 1894 he graduated with first honors, and in 1897 received the degree of A. M. He was Professor of Mathe- matics at Palatinate College, Myerstown, Pa., in 1894, and in 1895 and ' 96 studied law. He became a professor in Susquehanna University in 1896. He organized the Historical Society in 1901. Prof. Allison is a thorough scholar, and has great executive ability, which has won the confidence of the student body. A. W. POTTER. Esq.. Professor of Jurisprudence. Born in Huntingdon Co., Pa, Jan. 7, 1847. His youth was spent in Mifflin Co., and his education was completed in the same county. He studied law with George E. Elder, of Lewistown. and was admitted to the bar at that place. In 1872 he came to 22
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