Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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Selinsgrove, where lie has since practiced law. On Jan. i, 1900, he was made Professor of Jurisprudence at Susquehanna University. He is excellently versed in law, and has won the highest respect of all who come under his instruction. PERCIVAL HERMAN. M. D.. Lecturer on Sanitary Science. Born Sept. 13, 1 85 1 , near Selinsgrove, Snyder Co., Pa. He spent his early life on the farm, and attending public schools during the winter. Having ta kn a course in Missionary Institute, he taught in the public schools. He was thus employed for six years, in the meantime taking lessons in medicine. He graduated with first honors from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery in 1876, and began to practice his pro- fession at Kratzerville, Pa. In 1S97 he was appointed a member of the Middleburg Pen- sion Hoard, and in 1900 became Lecturer on Sanitary Science in Susquehanna University. WM. NOETLING. A. B„ Professor of Pedagogy in the Normal Department. Prof. Noetling received his early education at MifHinburg Academy. He prepared for college at New Berlin and Lewisburg, and entered Union College at Schenectady, N. V., where he graduated with high standing in 1857. Prof. Noetling served first as Vice- Principal of Missionary Institute, Principal of the Grammar School at Belleville, 111., Principal of the Waynesboro Select School, County Superintendent, and has been Profes- sor of Science and Art of Teaching at the Bloomsburg Normal for the past twenty-three years; became Professor of Pedagogy of Susquenanna University, 1901. FOSTER C. FISHER. A. B.. Principal of Academic Department. Born March 14, 1872, at Smithgrove, Snyder Co., Pa. He completed the prescribed course in the public schools, and entered Missionary Institute, graduating in 1894. He entered the Junior class of Bucknell University, and graduated in 1896 and received the degree of A. B. the same year. In 1896 he became Principal of the Preparatory Depart- ment of Susquehanna University, which position he has filled with considerable ability, and with m anifest success. Miss ETHELYNN MAE VAN WAGNER. Professor of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Born Jan. 30, 1879, at Brookfield, N. V. After passing the various grades of the public schools, she entered the High School at Shelburne, N. V. Desiring a more com- plete course in music, she entered the New York College of Music. Her musical training was completed by a three years ' course in Oberlin University, in which she won much distinction. Miss Van Wagner has taught in the Oberlin Conservatory, Elizabeth Col- lege, Charlotte, N. C, and in the autumn of 1900 became Professor of Vocal and Instru- mental Music at Susquehanna University. EDWARD F. DUNLAVY. Professor of Elocution and Oratory. Born near Scio, Harrison Co , O. He entered Scio College in 1S94. taking up oratory in connection with the classical course. His mind being bent on oratory, he entered Dr 23

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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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Kind ' s Summer School at Ebensburg, Pa., and in 1899 entered King ' s School of Oratory at Pittsburg, from which lie graduated in 1900, winning the gold medal for delivering the best oration in the class. During the summer of 1900 he taught elocution in Scio Col- lege, from which institution he came to become Professor of Elocution and Oratory in Susquehanna University. The Professor is a very pleasing speaker, and has won the respect of all. W. H. BRUCE CARNEY. Professor of German. Born in Mifflin Counts- , Pa. Beginning at seventeen years of age in the ungraded schools, he has taught in all the various grades up to and including the High School. His training was secured at Millersville Normal, Pennsylvania College, and in Berlin, Ger- many, where he studied the modern languages under native teachers. He is now in charge of the Modern Language Department of Susquehanna. Mr. Carney has shown marked ability and is esteemed by all. Miss CAROLINE R. p» ,r ;. Instructress in the Preparatory Department. Began her eventful lit in Deerfield, N. J., June 26, 1875. Great care was exercised to make the first steps her education thorough. She entered the Kindergarten at Richmond, but her prog es was so rapid that she was soon promoted to the public schools of that place. At the ear 1 age of eleven she entered the New York Collegiate Institute, and after five years of rnest study graduated in ' 91. She then went to Lutherville Seminary, now Marylan .ollege, Md., and graduated two years later. The same year she entered Patrick ' s Business College of York, graduating in ' 94. The next four years Miss Euders taught music and German in the Y. W. C. A. of York. In the fall of ' 98 she accepted a position as teacher of German, English and Elocution in Hartwick Semi- nary, N. Y., from which place she was called to Susquehanna University, which has re- ceived an excellent teacher. LEVI P. YOUNG. Professor of Greek in the Preparatory Department. Eorn July 12th, 1874, at Eelleville, Pa. After special preparation at Bloomsburg Normal, he began teaching and continued in the profession six years, being Principal of High School two years. He entered the Freshman Class at Susquehanna University in the fall of 1897, and graduated with the honors of his class in 1901. He taught three years in the Preparatory Department while taking his college course, and at present has charge of the Greek in the Preparatory Department. Mr. Young is a very able teacher, as well as having a manner that is highly pleasing to all. and has won for him many friends both in and outside of College. JOHN C. BECK. Instructor in the Business Department. Born in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pa. He received his early education in the public schools and the Arcadian In titute there under Professor Elias Schneider, and later on under Professor Daniel Frees. Being a young man endowed with business traits 2 4