Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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unities in Palatine College, Myerstown, Pa., in 1894, and in ' 95 and ' 96 studied law. He became a professor in Susque- hanna University in 1896. The Historical society was organized by bin. in 1901. 5. I.. M. Brun art, A. ML, Principal of the Academy. Born near Rebersburg, Centre county, Pa.. 1871. Completing the prescribed course in the public school and by the privilege of attending a session of select school, be fitted himself for the teacher ' s profession. He taught for three years, and then entered Susquehanna University, where as a student he was actively identified with the religious, literary and athletic organizations. After graduating, he accepted the principalship of the Cross Forks schools. He resigned hereaftertwo years of successful work and accepted a similar position at Mifflinburg, Pa., which position he held when elected as principal of the Preparatory Department of his Alma Mater. 6. E. Edwin Sheldon, Director of Conservatory of Music. Born in Plainfield. Ohio, January 16, 1H7- ). Graduated from the High school, MeConib, Ohio, 1.S92. Took further literary work at Alma College, Alma, Mich., and at Baldwin University, Bera, Ohio. In 1895 he entered Oberlin Conserva- tors of Music and was there until 1898. Graduating in two years from the New England Conservatory of Music, he be- came instructor in Pianoforte and Theoretical studies in Toledo Conservatory of Music in 1901. The following year he took post-graduate studies under studio teachers in Boston, Mass., and in 1903 was elected director of Susquehanna Uni- versity Conservatory of Music.