Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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J. Frank Faust, Instructor in the Academy. Born at Mowersville. Pa., 1888. Attended several Summer Normals and graduated from the Cumberland Valley State Normal School with honors in 1911. Was as- sistant principal of the Lemoyne Schools 1911-12, and for several months secre- tary of Lemoyne Trust Co., but resigned to accept his present position in 1 ( ' 12. Ethel Irene Brown. Instructor in Voice and Pianoforte. Born at North Stonnington, Conn. Graduated from Westerly High School and studied voice, piano and harmony under celebrated instructors, among whom was Prof. William Heinrich of Boston. She was engaged in recital and concert work from 19(12-08, when she accepted her present position at Susquehanna, which she has held continuously excepting the years 1911-12. Edwin P. Sones, A.B.. Principal of Business School. Born at Lores, Pa., 1877. Graduated from the College Department of Susquehanna in 1903 and from the Commercial Department in 1904. Since that time he has been teaching in the Business School of his Alma Mater. Anna M. Guss, Instructor in Art. Born at Port Matilda, Pa. Graduate of the Art Department of Dickinson Semi- nary. Pursued advanced work at Martha ' s Vineyard and the Art Institute of Chicago. She has taught Art at the Marion and Winchester Colleges, Greensburg Seminary, and one term at the Pennsylvania Chautauqua. She accepted her pres- ent position in 1905. Jay Martin Kelchner, Athletic Director. Born at Fleetwood, Pa. Attended the public schools of his native town, and in 1911 graduated from Albright College. Was assistant principal of the Clearfield Schools from 1911-13. Accepted his present position in 1913. Allen B. Dunn, Director of Physical Education. Born at Sharpsburg, Pa. Assistant Superintendent Newsboys ' Home, Pittsburgh, Pa. Attended Institute and Training School of Physical Education, Chicago, 111. First honors in all around Gymnastics at Summer School. Lake Geneva, Wis. Physical Director Sharpsburg Y. M. C. A. Director of Physical Education at Westminster College and at York Y. M. C. A. Accepted present position 1913. Charles M. Fry, Instructor in Violin, Ear-training and Sight Reading. Born at Canton, Ohio. Attended City schools. Graduated from Oberlin Academy. Attended Oberlin Conservatory four years. Studied under private teachers, among whom were Prof. Frederick Doolittle. Mrs. Caroline Harter Williams and the Bohemian Violinist. Franz Kohler. Concert Master Oberlin Conservatory Symphony Orchestra two years. First Violinist Canton Symphony Orchestra three seasons. Private and Concert work. Accepted present position 1913. Matthew Lundquist, Dean of the Conservatory of Music. Born at Stillwater. Minn. Studied under best masters obtainable in both New Y ' rk and Chicago. At the age of seventeen was organist and choir leader of one of the leading Lutheran churches in Chicago, later served in the same capacity in Zion Lutheran church of Brooklyn. Several years ' experience as instructor in prominent colleges and conservatories. Taught in the largest conservatory of Brooklyn. Took special work under Heinrich Pfitzner, one of Germany ' s foremost pianists. Member American Guild of Organists. Joined the Faculty of Susque- hanna in 1913. Berth A. Barry, Preceptress. ■d Pittsburgh Public Schools. Gradu; Came to Susquehanna 1913. Page Nineteen Born at Freeport. Pa. Attended Pittsburgh Public Schools. Graduated from Pitts- burgh Actual Business College. Came to Susquehanna 1913.

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Rev. David B. Floyd, D.D., Professor of Hebrezv ami Creek Exegesis. Born at Middletown, Md., 1846. At the age of sixteen lie enlisted in the Federal Army, serving as Sergeant in the 75th Indiana Regiment for three years. He fought with Generals Thomas and Grant, and marched with Sherman to the sea. Graduated from Roanoke College. Salem, Va., in 1872, and from Gettysburg Theo- logical Seminary in 1876. He has served several pastorates and is the author of some interesting and significant 1 ks. He accepted his present position in 1905. Rev. H. X. Follmer, A.M., Professor of Natural Theology, Sociology and International Law. Was born near Milton, Pa., 1861. Graduated from Missionary Institute 1883, Wit- tenburg College 1885. and from the Theological Department of the former in 1887. He served pastorates at Yeagertown. Huntingdon and Pittsburgh. In 1909 he entered upon his present work. Rev. Thomas C. Houtz, Sc.D., Professor of Mathematics, Astronomy and Ph ysics. Born at Lemont. Pa., 1853. At Boalsburg Academy and the preparatory depart- ment of State College he prepared for State College, from which institution he graduated with honors. He served as principal of several academies and then studied theology at Missionary Institute. Since 1886 he has been a member of the faculty of Susquehanna University. George E. Fisher, Ph.D.. Professor of Natural Sciences. Born at Kreamer, Pa., 1869. Graduated from Missionary Institute 1888 and from Bucknell University in 1891. He was principal of Friends ' Normal Institute at Rising Sun, Md., in 1891-92, and professor of natural sciences at Bucknell Academy and assistant professor in Bucknell University for four years. Since 1896 he has been at the head of the natural science department at Susquehanna. John I. Woodruff, Litt.D., Professor of English and Latin. Born near Selinsgrove, 1864. Graduated from Missionary Institute in 1888. and from Bucknell University in 1890. The following year he had charge of the Friends ' Normal Institute, Rising Sun, Md., for two years was professor of Latin and English at Missionary Institute, and for one year was president of Palatinate College, Myerstown, Pa. Since 1895 he has been professor of English and Latin at Susquehanna LTniversity, and from 1901-1904 was Dean and Acting President. Herbert A. Allison. A.M., Professor of Greek, History and French. Born near Gettysburg 1874. Graduated from Gettysburg College with honors in 1894, and three years later received the degree A.M. In 1894 he was a member of the faculty of Palatinate College, Myerstown. Pa., after which he studied law for two years. He accepted his present position in 1896. Nathan X. Keener, M.O.. Professor of Elocution and Oratory. Born at Livermore, Pa.. 1884. Graduated from Blairsville High School in 1902, and then entered King ' s School of Oratory at Pittsburgh, graduating from the Elo- cution Department in 1906, from the Literary and Dramatic Departments in 1 ( X)7. He was an instructor in King ' s School until called to Susquehanna in 1908. E. M. Brungart, A.M., Principal of the Academy. Born at Rebersburg. Pa.. 1871. Graduated from Susquehanna in 1900. Was prin- cipal of the Cross Forks Schools from 1900-02, and of the Mifflinburg Schools from 1902-04 Has held his present position since 1904 Page Eighteen

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MISS BERTE A. BARRY, PRECEPTRESS