Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

Page 26 text:

ERGLISH MiMiuRs ot the English depart- ment nnlock for the student doors vhich lead to lasting pleas- lue and instruction. Professor of English and head ol the department, Mr. George P. Hayes is noted for his dra- matic reading of poetry and drama and for the subtle way in which he introduces notes of humor to delighted classes. Civic- minded, he is interested in Cub Scout work and is a member of the Atlanta Area Coimcil of Boy Scouts. The front porch of Main is Mr. Hayes ' out-of-doors study in the spring. Miss Emma ATay Laney, associate professor of English, is active on campus as the giuding spirit of Lectin-e Association. Spare moments are spent pursuing her favorite sports, valking and golf, or the indoor sport of reading poetry and novels. Drama captures the interest of Miss Ellen DouGLA-ss Levburn assoclatc professor of Eng- lish. During Christmas, she went to New York for a season of theater-going. At home, she en- joys the less glamorous but engaging activities of keeping house and playing the recoicler, an lui- usual musical instrument. ■ ! ■ 4: SK Miss Leyburn Miss Laney consult a dictionar ' Mail call proves fruitful to Miss Preston, Miss Trotter, and Miss Christie. Assistant professor of English, Miss Annie May Christie specializes in American literature. Growing from this interest is her hobby of col- lecting unusual editions ot Thoreau. Students find studying poetry with Mlss f anef N. Preston, assistant professor of English, doubly interesting because of the fact that she, herself, is a poet. Miss Margret Trotter, assistant professor of English, has instructed many freshmen in the rudiments of Avriting. Besides school activities, she finds time to write short stories.

Page 25 text:

LIBRHRV The library staff this year has done a mar- velous job ot making the quest lor information a pleasant one. Bulletin boards and special ex- hibits are only two ot the devices that they employed. Principally, the students are grateful to Miss Edna Ruth Hanley, the librarian. A visit to her office is a sure way to obtain help in finding obscure information. Two prize African violets adorn Miss Hanley ' s desk. Aiding Miss Hanley is Miss Mar jorie Karlson a 1946 graduate of Agnes Scott and an assistant to the librarian. Mrs. Louise Harvey Woodbury is the capable secretary of Miss Hanley. Miss Phyllis Downing from Ipswich, Massa- chusetts, is also an assistant to the librarian. Two of last year ' s graduates are now assistants to the librarian. Mrs. Eleanor Galley Story, editor of the 1947 Silhouette, no v combines housekeeping with her work in the library. Miss Virginia Dickson is responsible for the original bulletin boards which hail each lectiuer ' s arrival or the begin- ning of any new campus activity. Miss Dickson and Mrs. Story, ready to provide the risht book.

Page 27 text:

HISTORV Miss Jaclcson and Mrs. Sims, on the way to chapel. As associate professor of history, Miss Elizabeth F. Jackson brings to Irer classes tfie experience and observations gleaned from travel. Her un- derstanding of international questions finds ex- pression in the work of the American Association of University Women, in vhich she serves as the Georgia Chairman of International Relations Program. Mrs. Roff Sims, associate professor of history and political science, is admired for her attrac- tive poise and all-encompassing views of foreign affairs. A popular lecturer, she has been instru- mental in promoting the International Relations Club. Noted for her precise and clear outlines. Miss Florence E. Smith, associate professor of history and political science, is interested primarily in the study of government and the period of the French Revolution. As a member of the electives committee, she guides students in the choice of courses. Test papers engage Mr. Posey ' s attention. Events of the recent war and problems of the peace have caused thoughtful students to turn more than e er to the field of history and political science. His vitty lectures, his friendliness and his thorough knowledge of his subject make Mr. Walter B. Posev, professor of history, a favorite with the students. As sponsor for the senior class, he gave the Investiture Day address. He is a popular lecturer with off-campus civic organizations. Leaving school, Miss Smith takes he 23