Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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PSYCHOLOGY The department of philosophy and education inspires stu- dents to a keener understanding and appreciation of the human mind. Mr. S. G. Stukes, professor of philosophy and education, en- dears himself to everyone with his perpetual smile and hearty laugh. His classes are equally famous as sources of instruction and pleasure. Postcards of the campus interest Miss Omwake and Miss Dexter. ECONOMICS and SOCIOLGGY Economics and sociology offer courses vital to the education for intelligent citizenship through the study of social trends, the family, race problems, and culture patterns. Pr ofessor of economics and sociology, Miss Mildred Mell, stimulates an interest in world affairs with her prac- tical application of economic and social theory. For- merly dean of women at Brenau College, she is a mem- ber of the budget committee of the Community Chest and works with social welfare groups. Miss Gertrude Natusch, instructor in economics, has varied outside activities including art, photography, psychiatry, and records. Associate professor of philosophy and education, Miss Emily Dexter is re- nowned for the subtle humor and prac- tical wisdom that she injects into her lec- tures. She is an active worker in the Sunday school department of the Cen- tral Congregational Church. Miss Katharine Omwake, associate professor of psychology, tells many in- teresting stories of actual psychological problems with which she has dealt. She and Miss Dexter have written a widely used psychology book. Miss Natusch and Miss Mell stop by the faculty mailboxes. 24

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As acting professor of classical languages and literature, Miss M. Kathryn Glick enriches her classes by revealing the interplay of one culture upon another. She has a delightful sense of humor, keeps abreast of local and national poli- tics, and has a keen interest in each of her stu- dents. She is adviser for Eta Sigma Phi. Miss Anne Turner, instructor in classical lan- guages and literature, works enthusiastically to encourage students to continue Latin and Greek. She is doing graduate work at Duke during the summer. Associate professor of French, Miss Louise Hale takes a keen interest in campus affairs. She is one of the faculty advisers to Christian Association and is a member the faculty com- mittee of public lectures. Miss Margaret Phythian, associate professor of French, can give first-hand information to her classes. Her degree from the University of Grenoble is the result of several years ' residence in France. She is the charming example of an Agnes Scott graduate. Miss Glick a i Miss Tinner disclose the fascinutin, history of the classics relics. I Miss Hale and Miss Plujthian bring French culture to the campus. Miss Muriel Harn is professor of Spanish and German. Her classes are highlighted by ac- counts of her travels in Mexico and Germany. She frequently invites her students to have tea or coffee with her. Mickey, her frisky dog, is well- known on campus. Miss Ham points out familiar places of interest. 23

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Mr. Henry A. Robinson is professor of mathe- matics. His return to the campus was hailed as one of the most delightful features of the post- war reconversion. Returning from teaching at West Point during the war, he was elected one of the sponsors of the senior class. Miss Leslie J. Gaylord, assistant professor of mathematics, exhibits all the patience and orderly reasoning so generally connected with logical math. Miss Gaylord has traveled widely in Europe. She is one of the advisers for Chris- tian Association. Dean Floyd Field helrjed in the department during the absence of Mr. Robinson during the fall and winter quarters. MATHMATICS Mr. Robinson explains the mysteries of mathematics. Gracious Miss Gaylord pauses by the sundial. BIBLE The curriculum of the Bible department and the inspiration of its faculty offer to each student the challenge of the Christian life in all activities. Professor of Bible, Mr. Paul Leslie Garber, makes his subject one of the most popular on campus. He is chairman of the library committee and a well-known speaker in Atlanta churches and for other religious groups. Mr. James T. Gillespie, former associate professor of Bible for seventeen years, left at Christmas to accept a pastorate at St. Simons, Georgia. Mr. Samuel A. Cartledge, professor of Bible at Columbia Theological Seminary, and Mr. Donald Bailey, pastor of the Emory Presbyterian church, took over Mr. Gillespie ' s classes. Mr. Gillespie and Mr. Garber chat steps of Buttrick. Mr. Cartledge and Mr. Bailey are newcomers to the Bible department.