Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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HISTORY Many changes in ihe variety of courses of- fered by the history department this year have been in keeping with the shifting trends of interest in international affairs. Basically important always, the study of history offers invaluable aid in the comprehension of pres- ent day world problems. Mr. Walter B. Posey has been welcomed with enthusiasm by the college community this year as head of the History Department. His geniality and sardonic wit have already gained him widespread popularity among the history students. His chief historical interest centers in the study of the American frontier. Mrs. Posey and little Miss Blythe Posey are delightful additions to the circle of our fac- ulty friends. The war news interesting topic to Miss Smith, Miss Jackson, and Mrs. Sims. Associate Professor Florence Smith has many interests in and out of school. She is an active member of the Electives Committee, a busy worker for War Council, and an en- thusiastic violinist of outstanding skill. Miss Smith ' s class lectures are always clear and well-received by her students. Miss Elizabeth Jackson, Associate Profes- sor of History, is a thorough and comprehen- sive historian. Extremely popular are her new courses in Russian, Italian and German history. Numerous duties with the American Arsociation of University Women keep Miss Jackson busy traveling around the country. Charming and gracious, Mrs. Catherine S ' rateman Sims, Assistant Professor of His- tory, is well-liked by every member of the college community. Her monthly talks in chapel on current affairs are always enthusi- aslically received. Mrs. Sims is an unusually competent teacher and never fails to arouse the interest of her students. Mr. Posey has found a multitude of friends at Agnes Scott.

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d Italy 2000 ye it is today. LANGUAGES More vital today in this international world than ever before, languages plaj ' an important role in the curriculum of Agnes Scott. The French Department is capably headed by Miss Lucile Alexander. An honorary member of Mortar Board, she symbolizes the ideals of Agnes Scott — in scholarship, dignity, refinement, and sympathetic understanding. Miss Margaret Phythian ' s years of study in France well qualify her as Associate Professor of French. Her delight- ful sense of humor and outstanding knowledge of the language make her classes a pleasure. Miss Louise Hale, Associate Professor of French, is one of the most charming members of the facultv. She is a member of the Faculty Committee of Lecture Association. Acting Professor of Classical Languages and Literature, Miss Susan Cobbs is one of the most active and popular members of the faculty. As advisor to May Day Committee, Mortar Board sponsor, and a member of War Council she is known for her pleasant and friendly manner. Associate Professor Kathryn Click ' s inter- est in Greek and Latin seldom fails to make a great impression on her students. Her wide range of knowledge and warm sense of humor have done much to popularize her courses. Miss Muriel Harn, Professor of German and Spanish, is a campus favorite. Her sin- cere interest in her subject transfers itself to her students. A real authority on Spain is Miss Melissa Cilley, Assistant Professor of Spanish, who has written textbooks in Spanish and Portu- guese. She adds much to her classes by ac- counts of her travels. Mrs. Florene Dunstan, Assistant Professor of Spanish, is a charming and versatile per- son. Besides managing a heavy schedule at the college, she has gained fame as a trans- lator. Miss Ruth Domincovich, Instructor in Spanish, though a newcomer, has already won many new friends.

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BIBLE The Bible gives a meaning to life which, when accepted, becomes a center to make college a unified experience for the students and not, as it is for many, a series of unrelated ' dead subjects ' . . . These are the words of Mr. Paul Leslie Garber, head of the Bible Department and advisor on religious services. Mr. Garber came to Agnes Scott this year from the pastorate of the Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church in Durham, North Carolina. His sincerity and inspiring lectures have already won the admiration of his students. Mr. J. T. Gillespie, Associate Professor of Bible, specializes in Old Testament studies. In addition to his duties at the college, Mr. Gil- lespie is pastor of several home mission churches in the Atlanta Pres- bytery. Students like his carefully planned lectures, which follow a syllabus that he himself formulated. LIBRABY STAFF The library is one of the best known buildings on the campus. Not only does every student spend innumerable hours there studying in its quiet atmosphere, but she brings her visitors there to see its imposing Gothic beauty. Miss Edna Ruth Hanley, librarian, is largely responsible for the efficient plan on which it is run. Assisting Miss Hanley in the library are Miss Carolyn Black, Miss Lucy Cline and Miss Emily Philips.