Barton Loag Jenks Jr. *50

Barton Loag Jenks Jr., professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State U., died Nov. 6, 1995, in State College, Pa. He was 72.

A 1945 graduate from Swarthmore College, he earned his MS in mechanical engineering at Princeton. He joined the Penn State faculty the same year and remained there for the entire span of his professional life. He was honored several times for significant contributions to the curriculum of his department and for extensive work as career counselor to engineering students; he was an adviser to the local chapter of Pi Tau Sigma honorary fraternity. Dr. Jenks was a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and was active in the creation and evaluation of Pennsylvania professional engineering licensing examinations.

A member of the Quaker Meeting since 1952, he served his church as clerk of the Meeting, Sunday School teacher, and member of the ministry and worship committee. He was one of the leaders of a group of Quakers who developed Foxdale Village, a continuing care community, and he was chairman of its board for six years.

His wife, the former Jane Reppert, whom he married in 1943, survives him. He is also survived by two children, Effie and Barton, and a sister, Betty Jenks Johnson. To the entire family we extend sincere condolences in their loss.

The Graduate Alumni