Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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MR. PAUL A. MERTZ Just as every important sign on the bulletin board bears the initials P. A. M.. so almost every important phase of college life bears the imprint of Prof. Mertz. Of his extra-curricular duties probably the two biggest enterprises carrier! on by this efficient member of the Ursinus family arc his work as Graduate Manager of Athletics and his Student-grabbing- tours. Every one here, whose presence at the dearest college is due to Mr. Mertz. raise your left hand! Ah. we thought as much. A large majority! Then. too. our supply store owes its existence to his untiring efforts —yes. he's chief clerk there, too and because of his work as professor of Education. In this latter capacity he is quite well liked and. judging by the many successful teachers who have gone into the world after receiving his high quality instruction, he is an A No. 1 prof. Education begins a gentleman, conversation completes him. DR. HOMER SMI TH Members of the English-Historical Group will say that Dr. Smith's talks, whether of literature or of some phase of his own traveling experience, provide one of the most enjoyable features of Group meeting programs. His knowledge of English literature is equalled by his ability to present the subject in an intensely interesting manner, so that his lectures are both instructive and entertaining. He is an authority on Anglo-Saxon as well, and his knowledge of the King-s English and its beginnings, mark him as a genuine scholar. He things as a sage, but feels as a man.

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MR. RAYMOND B. MUNSON Would you ever imagine this fond parent to be an historical shark”? Well, he is none other than that, and we are proud to announce him as our professor in 1 listory and head of the 1 listorical-Political Group. Aside from his parental duty to Baby Toots.” Prof. Munson strives to lead us through all the bewildering intricacies of world affairs, and the size of all his classes is a good index of the success which he has attained. Ask of any one his opinion of the history courses which he has taken, and. whether he be Senior or Freshman, he will immediately wax eloquent on the merits of those particular courses. Prof. Munson is one of our favorites, and when he tells us to turn to the situation in France. we eagerly respond, for we know from experience the great wealth of information which will soon be in our possession. c is the mildest-mannered man. DR. WILLIAM W. JORDAN Although new to the College last year. Dr. Jordan has well earned his right to be called an Ursinusite.” His duties require that he spend only two days a week on the campus, yet he is full of enthusiasm for the College and takes a lively interest in every phase of student activity. His knowledge of Fnglish Bible is profound and his characteristic open-mindedness makes discussion of religious problems in his class a real help to vital religious thought. As a man. he is respected for his qualities of integrity, uprightness and kindness. Let as thinly lfSS °f men ani more of Cod.

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DR. CARL V. TOWER His very countenance gives certain evidence that he is a deep thinker. Dr. Tower's exceptional ability to philosophize, psychologize and theologize, identifies him with the host of world-famed thinkers along these lines. Pure joy is difficult to record. In fact, before sheer joy. most of us arc dumb. This explains partly the altogether queer attitude which prevails in most of the classes exposed to Dr. Tower’s heavy shellfire. However, in a word of self-defense, we have but to repeat in unison, and in plain colorless words. Happy, happy thought to be in his class and let it go at that. The man of thought strides deepest and strides sifesl. DR. JOHN W. CI.AWSON We arc ready to testify that only people with analytical minds and keen intellects arc able to play chess well. And. knowing Dr. Clawson as we do. we are certain that in this case he is not cornered. We are sure that his knowledge of the intricacies of the game will not permit him to be cornered in a mere game of chess. Prof. Clawson knows the theories of all forms of Math from A to Z and. as a teacher, he is able to turn the abstract into the concrete through careful explanation and ready examples. He is the able assistant to the Dean as well as the much-respected adviser of the Mathematical Group. Then. too. you may often find him with Jean and we know that she is just as pleased to call him Daddy as we arc to know him as our teacher and adviser. The nuin that blushes is not a brute.