Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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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

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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.

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LflnGURGES An evidence of the recent surge of interest in world events is tlie increased popularity of language study. Classical and modern languages enrich a liberal educa- tion with the kno vledge of foreign cultures. Professor of classical languages and literature, Miss M. Kathrvn Click heads the departments of Greek and Latin. Interest in her field and in her students leads her to play an active role in Eta Sigma Phi on campus. Versed in world affairs, she likes to keep well-informed about present-day politics. In the quadrangle Miss Click enjoys a sunny day. Miss LiiciLE Alexander, piofessor of French, has had an amazingly varied career at Agnes Scott. The first student assistant in the chemistry laboratory, she later taught mathematics and is now- head of the French department. Climb- ing mountains and taking care of her gieat-nieces and nephews are two favorite pastimes. Miss Alexander poses on the library steps Both the German and the Spanish departments are headed by Miss Muriel Harn, professor of German and Spanish. A great collector. Miss Harn has an amazing number of Christmas creche scenes and foreign books. Mickey, how- ever, (laims tlie aitenlion of her spare time. Miss Harn and Mickey 24