Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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Instructors Biographies 1. M. Hadwin Fischer, A. B., physical director. Born December 23, 1875, at Ethel, Canada. He pre- pared for college, also took special instructions in gymnastic work at Jameson Avenue College, Toronto, Canada. In the fall of 1898 he entered college at Susquehanna University, and graduated with first honors in the class of 1902. He has been physical director since 1900. 2. Miss Minnie Idella Starr, instructor in Music. Born in Pentield, Ohio. (iraduated from High School, Elyria, Ohio, took further literary work at Oberlin College. Graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music in ' Vl.i. Spent a year in private teaching at Elyria, Ohio. Took post-graduate work with Professors Geo. W. Andrews and Clemens, and Dr. J. Albert Jeffery at New England Conserv- atory of Music. Then taught two years before accepting the above named position. 3. Miss Bertha Meiser, instructor in Music. Born in Meiserville, Fa. To her literary education in the pulilic schools of Reading, Pa., was added three years ' work at Susquehanna University. Spending some time as a student at the Music College in Freelnirg, Pa., she entered vSusquehanna University Conservatory of Music and graduated from it in 1904. 4. Percival Herman, M. D., lecturer on Sanitary Science. Born September 13, 1S51, near Selin ' s Grove, Snyder county. Pa. Having taken a course in Missionary Institute, he taught public school for six years. He graduated with first honors from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery in 1S76, and began practicing his profession at Kratzer- ville. Pa. In 1897 he was ajjpointed a mendier of the Middle- burg Pension Board, and in 19(R) became lecturer on Sanitary Science in Susquehanna University. 5. Miss Clare Krall, instructor in Elocution. Born in Schaefferstown, Lelianon county, Pa. Grad- uated from I ' alatinate College with honors in the Classical, Musical and Oratory courses. Studied music and oratory in Philadelphia and state of New York, under the best masters — Jones, Bennette anil Hinson. Took post-graduate work under Dr. Stocks Hammond, of England, wlio appointed her as representative to the London College of Music. Was an instructor in Levington and Kee Mar Colleges previous to the position she now holds. 6. William Noetling, A. M., professor of Theory and Practice of Teaching. Was educated at Mittlinburg Academy, New Berlin, Lewisburg, and Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., where he was graduated in 18.57. Has served as vice-principal of Mis- 20

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sionary Institute, principal ( (iraniniar School, Belleville, 111., principal nf Waynesboro Select School, county superintendent, and was professor of Science and Art of Teaching at Blooms- burg State Normal School for a period of twenty-tliree years ; became professor of Pedagogy of Susquehanna University, UX)1. 7. Hon. Albert W. Potter, Esq., lecturer on Eng- lish Common Law. Born in Iluntingdim county, Pa., January 7, 1S47. His education was completed in Mifflin county. He studied law with (ieorge E. Elder, of Lewistown, Pa., and was ad- mitted to the bar at that place. In 1872 he came to Selin ' s Grove, where he has since practiced law. ( )n .January 1, IIKIO, he was given the position at Susquehanna University. 8. Horace B. Ritter, A. B., instructor in Academy, professor in German. Born August 10, 1874, Breinigsville, Lehigh county, Pa. Spent six years of his early life in teaching public school. Graduated from Kutztown State Normal School in ' 9-5. Se- cured his classical training at Muhlenberg College from which he graduated in ' 04. Won all the first German prizes offered to his class while in college. 9. E. M. Morgan, A. B., instructor in Academy. • Born IcSSl, at Lock Haven, Pa. (iraduated from public schools of this place and from the Williamsport High School. Spent two years in educational and theological work in Chicago. Graduated from Susquehanna University with Svmma cinn Honore in 1!I08. Was principal of the High School in Freeburg, Pa., lH03- ' 04. 10. IVIiss Anna Kahler, assistant in School of Busi- ness. Born in Hughesville, Pa. She is a graduate of Bloomsburg State Nornutl School, and of AVilliamsport Com- mercial College. Since her graduation in 1897 from the State Normal School, she has taught in her home public schools, with the exception of two years which were spent in prepara- tion for teaching in a business college. 11. Geo. D. Clarke, instructor in Penmanship. Born May S, 187.S, at Williamsport, Pa. He took preparatory work in the Williamsport public schools and graduated from the Commercial College in ' 93. After his graduation he spent a few years in office work and later did some private teaching. The position as instructor in Penman- ship has been held by him since 1902. 12. Ambrose L. Smith, principal of School of Business. Born ,Iune 28, 187S, in Moreland township, Lycoming county, Pa. (iraduated from Muncy Normal school in 1897. Following this he entered Williamsport Commercial College, where he graduated from the Book-keeping Department in 1900 and from the Shorthand Department in the following year. He spent one year as an instructor in Chambersburg Business College, from whence he came to Susquehanna L ni- versity, where he served until in September, 1904. 13. Ira C. Schock, treasurer. Born . ugust 14, hS.i.S, Franklin township, Snyder county. Pa. He graduated from Missionary Institute in 1871, and was elected t(j the Board of Directors of his Alma Plater 21