Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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1885. In 1886 he became professor of Mathematics and vice- principal of Missionary Institute. This position was held by him until 1894, when he accepted the chair of Mathematics and Astronomy. 4. John I. Woodruff, A. M. Litt. D., Professor of English. Born near Selin ' s Grove, in 1864. He attended Mia- sioiiary Institute at Selin ' s Grove, and with this preparation entered Bucknell University at Lewisburg, in the Junior year. He graduated from this institution in 1890. After leaving college he had charge of the Friend ' s Normal Institute at Rising Sun, Md., for one year. He then went to Mifflin, Pa., and during ' 91 and ' 92 was principal of the Mifflin Academy. The following year he became professor in Latin and Higher English in Missionary Institute, now Susquehanna University. Since here he has organized the Shakesperean Club, and dur- ing the presidency of Dr. Enders, was acting dean of the University. 5. George E. Fisher. A. M., Ph. B., Professor of Natural Sciences. Born January 17, 1869, at Kreamer, Snyder county. Pa. He attended public school near Salem, and entered Missionary Institute in 1884, and graduated in 1888. He received the degree of Ph. B: in 1891 from Bucknell Univer- sity, and A. M. in 1894. He was principal of the Friend ' s Normal Institute, Md., 1891-1892. The same year he became professor of Natural Sciences at Bucknell Academy and held this position until ' 96, when he resigned it to accept a hke position in Susquehanna University, an office which he has very ably filled down to the present time. He organized the society of Natural Sciences. 6. Herbert A. Allison, A. M., Professor of Greek and French. Born July 24, 1874, near Gettysburg, Pa. In 1889 he entered the Preparatory Department of Pennsylvania College, and the following year entered college. He received honor- able mention for the Freshman and Junior Latin prizes. In 1894 he graduated with first honors and three years later re- ceived the degree of A. M. He was professor of Mathematics in Palatinate College, Myerstown, Pa., in 1894, and in ' 95 and ' 96 studied law. He became a professor in Susquehanna University in 1896. The Historical society was organized by him in 1901. ' - 7. Rev. T. Bruce Birch, A. M., Professor in Latin, Secretary of the Faculty. Born September 11, 1867, at Bloomsburg, Pa., where he completed botli the common school and State Normal courses. After teaching two years he entered Missionary In- stitute and completed tlie prescribed course in two years. His college course was finished at Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa., where he also took theology, graduating in 1894. Serving a congregation at Boiling Springs, Pa., for two years, he was called to fill the chair of Latin and Greek at Irving College, which he most successfully did for the ensuing six years. It was after this period of successful service that he was called to fill the chair of Latin in Susquehanna University, 8. E. M. Brungart, A. M., PrincJBal of the Academy. Born near Rebersburg, Centre county. Pa., 1871. Completing the prescribed course in the public school and by 16 --.

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Officers of faculty President Rev. John B. Focht, D. D. Secretary Rev. T. B. Birch, A. M. Librarian.-- Rev. T. C. Houtz, A. M., Sc. D. Curator of Museum Geo. E. Fisher, A. M., Ph. B. 1. Rev. J. R. Dimm, D. D., Professor of Political Economy and International Law. Born near Miincy, Lycoming county, Pa., in 1830. Having prepared for coltege, he entered Pennsylvania College, from which he graduated with first honors in 1857. In the same year he assumed management of the classical school near Aaronsburg, Centre county. Pa., and in 1874 became principal of the Lutherville Female Seminary. In 1882, owing to his well known qualities as a teacher, he was called to Missionary Institute as principal of the classical department and later became president of Susquehanna University. On account of failing health, he was obliged to resign the presi- dency in 1899, but still holds his position as an able instructor. 2. Frank P. Manhart, D. D., Professor of System- atic Theology and Church History. Born August 30, ISISS, at Catawissa, Pa. He is a graduate of Missionary Institute and Gettysburg College. For se eral years he pursued post-graduate studies in Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins Universities. He has served pastorates in Bloomsburg and Philadelphia, Pa., and has made a study of church work and problems in Europe. The lectureships on Christian Worship and Augsburg Confession, in the Gettys- burg Theological Seminary, hare been filled by him ; and he has published a large numberof papers in theological re ' iews. Previous to accepting the position in the Theological Seminary at Susquehanna University, he was at the head of the Deacon- ness Motherhonse, Baltimore, Md., for seven years. 3. Rev. T. C. Houtz, A. M., Sc. D., Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy. Born at Lemont, Centre county, Pa., September 28 1853. He prepared for college at Boalsburg 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. Two more prizes were awarded him while in college. In 1883 he became principal of the Rock Springs Aciafemy, and during the next year held the same position in Pine Grove Mills. He entered the Theological Department of Missionary Institute in 15

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the privilege of attending a session of select school he fitted himself for the teacher ' s i rofession. He taught for three years and then entered Susquehanna University, where, as a student he was actively identified with the religious, literary and atliletic organizations. After graduating he accepted the principalship of the Cross Fork schools. He resigned here after two years of successful work to accept a similar position at Mittlinburg, Pa., which position he held when elected as lirincii al of the Preparatory Department of his Alma ilater. 9. E. Edwin Sheldon, Director of Conservatory of Music. Born in Penfleld, Ohio, January 16, IST.i. (iraduated from the High school, McComb, Ohio, in 1892. Took further literary work at Alma College, Alma, Mich., and at Baldwin University, Berea, Ohio. In lS9n he entered Oberlin Conserv- atory of Music and was there until ' 98. Graduating in two years from the New England Conservatory of Music, he was instructor in Pianoforte and Theoretical Studies in Toledo Conservatory of Music, Toledo, Ohio, in 1901. The following year he took post-graduate studies under studio teachers in Boston, Mass., and in liKlS was elected director of Susquehanna University Conservatory of Music. 10. W. W. Reno, M. E., Principal of School of Business. Born September 15, 18ti0, in En in Valley, Lawrence county. Pa. He was educated at Bridgewater Academy and Beaver College, Beaver Pa., also graduated from the S. W. N. S. school, California, Pa., in 1880. Following this he taught in tlie common schools of Beaver and Allegheny counties. Later he studied law and was admitted to the Beaver county bar in ' 88. Soon after this he returned to teaching, and was principal of MifHinburg, Monaca and other high schools. While teaching he took a business course in Park Institute, Allegheny City, Pa., and held the principalship of McDonald and Elwood Business Colleges. He held the latter position three years previous to accepting the present one. 17