The Lanthorn 1899 . REV. THOMAS C. HOUTZ, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy, was born Sept. 28, 1853, at Lemont, Centre Co., Pa. Hewas prepared for college at Boalsburg Academy and in the Preparatory Department of State College, which institution he entered in1875, taking the McCallister Prize for best general standing on entrance of Freshman year. His course at college demonstrated hissuperior ability, and two other prizes, the one in Mathematics, the other in Physics, were added to his laurels. In 1879 he received A. B., in1S82, A. M. He taught in various schools from 1879-83 ; w
The Lanthorn 1899 . REV. THOMAS C. HOUTZ, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy, was born Sept. 28, 1853, at Lemont, Centre Co., Pa. Hewas prepared for college at Boalsburg Academy and in the Preparatory Department of State College, which institution he entered in1875, taking the McCallister Prize for best general standing on entrance of Freshman year. His course at college demonstrated hissuperior ability, and two other prizes, the one in Mathematics, the other in Physics, were added to his laurels. In 1879 he received A. B., in1S82, A. M. He taught in various schools from 1879-83 ; was Principal of Rock Spring Academy 1883-84 ; Principal of Pine Grove Academy1884-85 ; entered Theological Dept M. I. 1885 ; Prof, of Mathematics and Vice-Principal M. I. 1886-94 ; Prof. Mathematics and Astronomy,Susquehanna PROF J I WOODRUFF was born tear Salem, Snyder Co., Pa., in 1S64. He attended Missionary Institute at Selinsgrove, and withthis preparation entered Bucknell University, at Lewishurg, during the Junior year. He graduated in iSgo, and three years later hisAlma Mater conferred upon him the degree of A. M. After leaving college he took charge of the Friends Normal Institute at RisingSun, Md., where he remained at the head of that institution for one year. He then went to Mifflintown, Pa , and during 1891 and 1S92 wasPrincipal of the Mifflin Academy. He then became Professor of Latin and Higher English in Missionary Institute (now Susquehanna Uni-versity). Prof. Woodruffs methods of instruction are both original and thorough.
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