Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS I rsinus College was not (In lirsl educational institution to occupy its present site. In 1B32 Todd’s School opened after receiving tin- land as a donation from Andrew Todd, and in lold Freeland Seminary was established on a piece of adjacent land. The actual beginning of our college came about in U»6o as a result of a theological controversy between the high and low groups of the Reformed church. The courageous low church group would not ieltl to what it considered falsi- doctrine and this group of sincere believers in higher education and religion resolved to found an institution where a liberal education might be obtained under the influ-ence of true Christian ideals. I he college was well named in honoi of ach-ariah Bar. whose name was the later Latinized to I rsinus, for lie was the most distinguished scholar of the Reformed church in his day. The corporation of I rsinus College was organized at a meeting of the Directors held in Philadelphia in 1B69 and instruction began during the following year. It was in l«U l that the doors of the college were first o|M-ned to women. The present officers of the corporation are Dr. Harry F. Paisley, president: Dr. Thomas K. Brooks, first vice-president: Mr. Francis J. Gildner. second vice-president: Mr. Ralph F. Wismer. secretary-treasurer: Mr. D. Sterling Light, assistant secretary, and Mr. Stanley Omwake. assistant treasurer. MKMBLRS OF TDK BOARD Rev. Tin s . Alspacii. D.D. M RG RET C. ATKINSON. B.S. (Ill MILES . Behney. M.D. Hon. Thomas F. Bkooks. LL.D. Walter R. Doithett. A.AI. Siiekman . Eger. M.D. Rev. Arthir Fretz. A.B.. B.l). Ki ri» S. Fretz. LL.D. Francis J. Gildner. Esq.. A.B. Donald L. Hei.kferich. Esq.. A.B.. LL.B. Rev. George W. Henson. D.D. Rev. Henry J. Herder. D.D. II. Oder Hess. Esq.. A.B.. LL.B. Rhea Di kyea Johnson. A.B. Robert L. Johnson. LL.D. Rev. . Sherman Kers iiner. D.D. (In ri.es Laciim Irene F. Lai d. M.D.. Si .1). Rev. John Lentz. D.D. I). Sterling Light. A.B. Y E. McClire. Ph.l).. Litt.D.. LL.D.. L.ll.l) Rev. James M. idlo. D.D. Charles II. Noss Harry E. Paisley. LL.D. George K. Pfaiiler. M.D.. Sc.I).. LL.D. William I). Reimert. A.B. Chester Robbins, M.A. Harold I). Steindrigiit Robert R. Titi s. B.S. Ernest C. Wagner. Ph.l).. Sc.I). Ralph F. Wismer. Esq.. .R. 14

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CAPABLE ADMINISTRATORS Since l)r. (llawson assumed the duties « f Dean of I rsinus (College. In- has hecome a familiar figure to all I rsinus students. Previously. Dr. Clawson was in contart. | rimaril . with aspiring mathematicians: now. in addition to his teaching duties. In ha- undertaken the tremendous task of Dean. I hi- includes administrative functions such as keeping averages for even student in school, scheduling classes, issuing transcripts, and mam others, making this an important and responsible position. Dean of llie College JOHN WHNTVCORTH CLAWSON. Sc.lX The ital positions of Dean of Men and Dean of Women at I rsinus are held h Mr. G. Sieher Pancoast, and Miss Camilla B. Stahr. The an responsible for the educational as well as the social behavior and development of each individual. Through the wise and capable influence of these two leaders. I rsinus students have discovered a happier and more successful college life. Dean of It omen CAMILLA It. STAHR. A.B. 13 Dean of Men G. SIEHER PANCOAST. A.M

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FACULTY BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT — Elizabeth A. Escheiman. B.S.. John H. Brownback. Sc.D.. Mar garet M. Matlack. B.S., Paul R. Wagner. Ph.D., Dorothy H. Post. B.S. ClIEMISTRY DEPAR I MEN I —William S. Pettit. M.S.; Russell D. Sturgis. Ph.D.; Roger P. Staiger. M.S. PHYSICS DEPARTMENT John J. I ieilcmann. Ph.D., Evan S. Snyder. B.S.: Walter W. Marsteller. B.S. 15