Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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Not far from the offices of Mr. Rogers and Dean Stukes were those inhabited by the directors of all Alumnae ac- tivities. This student could never forget the first time she met Ann Worthy Johnson and Mitzi Kiser. She was overwhelmed at the enormity of their job; directing pub- licity and alumnae affairs. This entailed much work other than just keeping records of graduates. They ar- ranged class reunions like the one this year for the class of 1933. They sent to all alumnae our special bulletins of the large endowment gift the college received this year, held local alumnae meetings on campus in the Alumnae House, and housed special guests visiting Agnes Scott, such as our religious emphasis speaker. Another special activity of theirs this year was the sale of Agnes Scott plates, which were made available to everyone interested. Leaving Buttrick Hall and again crossing the quadrangle, one student remembers meeting the two people who were directly responsible for the actual home of her college life. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Wynn, Supervisor and Assistant to the Supervisor of Dormitories, were hard to catch be- tween duties. They were racing wildly here and there, trying to make certain that all was safe and ready for the influx of returning students and new freshmen. Their main interest was to make the dormitories as comfortable as possible, but in no way to endanger the lives of any students. But they succeeded and the set of dormitory regulations that each freshman received was respected and obeyed, making dormitory life pleasant to all. i.lmg fa Scott girl. They and off campus. of Miss Ann Worthy Johnson and Miss Mitzi eryday bright spot in the life of an Agnes lided and sponsored all alumnae activities, on ng tours facilities. Through thei girl had the best possibl college ho

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Dr Wallace M. Alston, President, greeted us from his desk. Mr. Walter E. McNair, Assistant to the President, Dean S. G. Stukes, Dean of the Faculty, and Registrar, and Mary Louise At the top of each freshman ' s list of people to meet was the President of our college and community. Dr. Alston. His warm welcome and gracious delightment in meeting each freshman was not only impressive, but suggestive of his leadership and guidance. Later in the year, it was clearly les D. White, r. Secretary to the President, were lobby dwelle ck Hall, the center of campus administration. seen how big a part he played in the blessing that came to our campus in endowments. Our freshmen met his secretary, Mary Louise Winter, and were greatly im- pressed with her many duties and competence. Besides checking convocation attendance, sending birthday greet- ings, and answering correspondence, she was responsible for all appointments for either students or faculty. Next on the list was the affable Dean Stukes, who leads the faculty and registration, but who was most of all, a personal friend in every stu- dent. Any freshman would begin to feel more at ease when as dignified a gentleman .IS Dr. Stukes would stop and talk to her about her dog, her cat, or the grades she made in the fifth grade. The office just across the hall from Dr. Stukes ' was Mr. Rogers ' , the business manager, and he just happened to be in. He was usually dashing about, buying equipment for dorms and din- ing hall, supervising the main- tenance, the budget and all repairs.

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Sully, Miss Ashley, and ch its flurry of pink and hime sounds and Mrs. Byer and Lou Hill have a few mi vor-due reserve books and and her staff of Lilli: ng do Upstairs in Main Building was the Dean ' s Office. Around this section of Main and the people connected with it revolved the entire social life of Agnes Scott. It was in this office that each freshman met her mother for the year. Tuck and Mrs. Curry, in charge of Inman and Hopkins dorms, immediately welcomed with open arms each new daughter in this new college household. Tavie Garlington was the senior resident in Rebckah and Mrs. McCracken was in Main. Visiting around the new student was amazed by the beauty and the charm of the McCain library, maintained by Mrs. Byers and her staff. The beautiful furnishings, the solitude of the carrels, the rows and rows of books, and the peace and quiet contributed not only to an aca- demic desire to study, but also to relaxation and enjoyment. Each Freshman was given a brief course in library tech- niques so that she might begin work on her research paper without any handicap. The staff kept the campus up with all current activities by preparing exhibits in the reserved book room and in the lobby. They were especially proud of their Robert Frost collection, which included not only books, but many personal letters. On the way back to her dorm, our interested friend stepped off at the charming building next to the gym. In the in- firmary. Dr. Alexander and the resident nurses assured her of their ability and readiness to deal with anything from a bump on the head to a high fever. The decorations and the facilities of the Infirmary pleased and reassured this healthy freshman, making clear that any stay with the Doctor ' s family would be completely comfortable. Concluding her tour before registration, the last stop was the dining hall. The tremendous surprise in finding that such a beautiful Gothic building as this was actually a dining hall will never be overcome by all of the new stu- dents. The beauty of the red leather doors, the attractive furniture and the lovely color scheme were admired daily. The peaceful orderliness, the comfort of the friendly table arrangement, and the good food made each girl look forward to meal times with no anxiety other than just hunger. The staff of the Health Service Janet Alexander ' s family — Mrs Owen, R.N. The dining hall fa Gillespie, was headed by the d Committee consisted of Doctor Alice Bray, R.N. and Miss Inez nily, Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Louis etitian, Ethel Johnson Hatfield.