Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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MARY H. McLaughlin Miss McLaughlin is a native of New Hampshii-e, Having completed a course of study. in Nortliwesteru Academy in 1896, she entered North- western University at Evanston, Ill ' uois, and in 1900 received the degree of Ph. B. In 1900-1901 taught in the Public Schools of Evanston and Lemont, Illinois; In 1901 became Professor of English and German, Taylor University, and continues to fill the same position. Miss McLaughlin is qu ' te popular with the students. She is thor- ough in her work and an efficient teacher.

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D. SHAW DUNCAN D. Shaw Duncan was born in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, and came with his parents to the United States at an early age. He received his common school education in the schools of Pennsylvania. In 1892 he completed a course in Stenograpliy and Typewriting in Potts Short- hand College, Williamsport, Pa. In 1896 he enrolled as a student in the Academy of Taylor University, from which institution he received the degree of Ph. B. in 1900, and the degree of A. B. the following year. In 1901-1902 he served as Principal of Walnut Street Night School, Johnstown, Pa. In 1902 he went to Scotland, where he spent one year in the study of Theology and History in the United Free Church College of Glasgow. After his return to the United States in 1903 he accepted a position as Professor of Greek and History in Taylor University, which position he still holds with abundant success. In 1904 Taylor University honored herself and him by conferring upon him the degree of A. M.

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OZRO W. BRACKNEY Professor Braekney was born in the ' ' Buckeye ' ' State, and there received his first instruction in knowledge. In 1895-1896 he was a teacher in the Public Schools. He entered the Academy of Taylor University in 1896, receiving the degree of Ph. B., in 1902, and A. B., in 1904 . Because of his eflflciency in the Sciences Professor Braekney was ap- pointed instructor in 1901-1902, and in the following year became head of the Department, which position he still retains. He is a painstaking student, thorough in his work, and a friend of all the students.