X . • ' ■ ' ..................... -V ’ "•*' ■ ’■ •"r . T - - ■ - Kaldron 1923' - , ■ r - CO PYR IG H T BY CHARLES A. BOLLINGER EDITOR ARDEN D. MOOK MANAGER The Kaldron of AlleghenyCollege 1923 ■ Contents Foreword Introduction In portraying the events of Faculty another year, with its pleas­ Classes ures and labors, may this Athletics volume recall to us in future Publications days such memories of Old Forensic Allegheny that we too may Organizations fully realize: Fraternities “A heritage to us you did unfold.” Alumni Feature ■(En the (JHcmoru of tl]c late I B is lin p 3J a n te s 4W>Hs IL lio lu tr u iuljn, through liia (Christian spirit of self aarrifirc brought mttolb goob to the ftrorlb aitb Ijottor atth fame to © lb JMlcgljcuu ®l|e ^Ralhron of 1523 ts bcbiratcb BISHOP JAMES MILLS THOBURN, A.M., D.D., LL.D LAKE GEORGE As it one time appeared in the upper ravine The faculty holds the hammer, And the faculty holds the nail. But it’s often said that their aim is poor, For students are known to fail. Message From The President The pages of the Kaldron will indicate that the educational traditions of the college have been well sustained within the current year. There are some important facts bearing upon the work and life of the college community which we may he permitted to add in re-enforceinent of this claim. Thirty-seven colleges and universities are represented in the faculty of tlie college. This is a strong protection against provincialism in its educational practices. The student community represents a cross section of thoroughly representa­ tive American society. The enrollment has been restricted for several years and the entering classes are carefully selected with reference to intellectual capacity and character. Out of a total enrollment of five hundred the graduating classes number around one hundred. This indicates a much smaller than average mortality as reported by American colleges. Twenty to twenty-five per cent of the graduates enter professional and graduate schools. At one university where one hundred forty colleges are rep­ resented, Allegheny men have won the highest honors four times since 190!). In another university, out of ten men who recently won highest honors, seven were Allegheny men. It is the purpose of the trustees to increase still further the vitality of the college. A committee has been appointed to formulate a ten-year plan of development which will include provision for additional professors, additional permanent endowment, a recitation and administration hall, a freshman dormitory for men, and an auditorium. Everyone who has been a student at the old college has a personal interest in tiie future position of their Alma Mater among the foremost of the older Amer­ ican colleges. The steady development of this class of colleges is largely due to the steady accumulations of gifts left in wills. “Legacies are the life of the private college.” Reliance cannot he made upon sporadic financial efforts. The work must continue systematically and regularly year by year. Here is one great, rich, and almost untouched field for Allegheny. Every alumnus should make it his business to see that the college is written into the wills of his friends of means. FRED W. HIXSON, D.D., LL.D. A decade of this kind of loyal cooperalion will result in the greatest era President ot Allegheny College of prosperity within the life of the college. “Stand back of Allegheny” is the slogan of every son and daughter of the college. “Hail, Allegheny, fair thy name shall be As light sent forth at morn o'er lnnd anti sen. Our truest and our best we pledge to thee, O, Alma Mater, Beatissimn.” Cordially, EKED. W. IIIXSON, President. Fourteen Fifteen WILLIAM A. ELLIOTT, A.M., L.H.D. * △ e, * b k Professor of Greek Language and Literature. Truly a veteran in the service of Allegheny, Doc Hill has given many years of his life to the de­ velopment and betterment of his Alma Mater. lie has been able to survey the growth of a struggling institution of old to the new Allegheny of to-day. More than this, he may well feel that he has done much to effect the change, for his services have been invaluable. With his spirit of optimism and enthusiasm enriched by his long experience, Professor Elliott continues to boost and build the college and its life. CLARENCE FRISBEE ROSS, A.M., Litt.D. <l> A O, B K Professor of Latin Language and Literature. Dean of Men and Registrar. I)r. Ross accomplishes his thousand-fold duties in such an efficient way that we sometimes lose sight of the personality which is hack of his executive ability. Those who arc fortunate in coming into closer association with this busy Dean and Registrar can readily appreciate his sympathetic, kindly manner and his sincere interest in the students' welfare. To successfully manage and administer to over five hundred students requires unlimited energy and patience, and Dr. Ross has proved that lie possesses these essential qualities in a very large measure. CHARLES J. LING, Ph.D. 2 A E Professor of Physics and Astronomy. Dr. I-ing finds a great deal of enjoyment in having a friendly chat on the merits of the city of cities Denver. But he has little time to indulge in such a pleasure, for Wilcox Hall and the Newton Observa­ tory constantly summon him to work. Dad is a learned physicist, astronomer, and weather prophet; in the last named capacity he finds especial favor among those interested in spring and fall parties. e l l i o t t a k e r sross OSCAR P. AKERS, Ph.D. B T .2 ■ Professor of Mathematics and Surveying. Despite his having been awarded the golf championship last season. Dr. Akers is the very antithesis of the "big stick" policy in classroom administration. While reading the minutes at a faculty meeting or buying butter at the weekly market. Pop displays an ever present dignity which characterizes him as a big man in more ways than one. RICHARD EDWIN LEE, Sc.D. 2 A E, A X 2, 4> B K Professor of Chemistry. While Dr. Lee’s interests are varied, ranging from education and public health to wireless and hatting averages, he occasionally finds time to discuss the relative merits of motor cars. As a teacher of chemistry, his expositions are shorn of terrifying technicalities. While he possesses an exact and intimate knowl­ edge of the science, he imparts it to his students in a clear and entertaining manner. As one of Alle­ gheny s most enthusiastic athletic fans, he has been invaluable in the development of our athletic program. ALICE HUNTINGTON SPALDING. Dean of Women; Instructor in Public Speaking m i s s Io speak adequately of Miss Spalding, who holds the position of Dean of Women of Allegheny Col­ spalding lee lege. would require more space and more gifted paragiaphers than the Kaldron affords. Her dramatic ability and her excellencies in public speaking demand special notice. For the rest, it suffices to say that l i n g she has held her present posif'on since 191 i and is likely to hold it indefinitely. A Hidings Hall without Miss Spalding is beyond the Alleghenian’s power of imagination. CHESTER A. DARLING, Ph.D. 4> r A, 2 S, A 2 P, 4> B 4\ <t> B K Professor of Biology and Geology. Although he is now roaming along the Pacific coast, Dr. Darling is not forgotten hy his Allegheny friends hack cast. He worked so faithfully for the past seven years that the college has granted him a vacation. Too energetic to lead a care free life even temporarily, Dr. Darling is doing research work in the University of California. We shall he glad to welcome this faculty member and friend hack to his station in Alden Hall next fall. CHARLES E. HAMMETT. Professor of Physical Education. Professor Hammett, or as we know him, Smiling Charlie, seeks to make a higher scholastic standing possible by keeping the students physically fit. However distasteful P. T. may be to some, Coach has increased its attractiveness by his resourcefulness and originality in conducting classes. Possessing the ability to analyze opposing plays and create for them a defense, he has been an invaluable aid to Coach McCracken in forming the best football team ever wearing the Blue and Gold. FREDERICK G. HENKE, Ph.D. A X P, d» B K, K d> K Professor of Philosophy and Education. hrom time to time memorable addresses have been delivered from the rostrum of Ford Chapel, hut few will leave a more indelible impression on the minds of the students than did one given by this faculty member on the “Woofleduff.” Dr. Henke has done much in endorsing and supporting the finer things of campus life and has been closely associated with the Y. M. C. A. As head of the philosophy and educa­ tion department, he exerts no little influence in molding the lives of the religious and educational leaders of the future. JOHN RICHIE SCHULTZ, Ph.D. A X 4>, A cacia Professor of English Literature. Evidently there is a fallacy in ‘‘a quiz* a day keeps the students away,” inasmuch as quizzes have no effect on the attendance in the English Lit classes of Dr. Schultz. His spontaneous wit and pleasant satire have made him one of our most popular professors and have made his classes fifty minutes of agreeable instruction. Doc Schultz has taken an active part in dramatics, and his ability in directing the plays of Duzer Du has largely accounted for the present strength and success of this club.