Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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Miss Anna Josephin in W. Roberts, As abeth Gray, Inst 1, Professor of Biology, tant Professor of Biology; Mrs. Netta ctor in Biology; Miss Anne Martha Salyerds, Assistant in Biology; Mis Assistant Professor of Biology. The aim of the Biology Department was to acquaint the students with the Hving world and to give them a greater understanding of its operation. The staff was engaged in research most of the time. Miss Bridgman worked on Protozoa every spare minute I had. Dr. Roberts, with a grant from the University Center, purchased a special microscope for use in his re- search on substances in plant cells. Miss Salyerds had just completed work for her master ' s degree and Miss Grose- close working on her doctorate. The members of our Chemistry Department are actively concerned with up-to-date methods and the practical as- pect of their subject as well as with the study of chemical theories. Dr. Frierson is engaged in research on paper par- tition chromotography. a method of analyzing chemical substances that make possible the separation and detection of microscopic amounts of elements. The specialized classes saw the subjects they studied applied as they visited such place as the Kraft Food Company and the State Crime Laboratory. Many a strange story is told by the chemistry students. It seems there is a still in operation in Campbell Science Hall, and Dr. Frierson hammered nails into the wall with frozen bananas during a graphic demonstration of the properties of dry ice. Miss Crigler ' s organic classes recall the fruit salad they made when in their experiment on esters they tasted fruit to discover its composition. Left

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The new kiln of the Agnes Scott Art Depart- ment has opened the way for the very popular studio work in enamels and ceramics during the 19 54-55 college year in addition to the work in various media already offered. In ad- dition to studio work, the students are offered lecture courses covering phases of art from history to philosophy to psychology. The de- partment has sponsored several visiting lectures during the year and has presented in its gal- leries collections such as a group of Frasconi woodcuts, and the International Business Ma- chines collection of modern paintings. The Bible Department worked to introduce students to the methods of studying the Bible to broaden knowl- edge, enrich appreciation, and deepen devotion. Because the Bible had such a breadth of scope, the department felt a unique responsibility to dem- onstrate the relationships be- tween Bible study and the of- ferings of other departments. Dr. Garber was a representa- tive to the World Council of Churches in the summer of 1954. C. Benton Kline, as- sistant professor, was on leave during the 19 54-55 school year. Dr. Henry H. Rowley, fa- mous British Old Testament scholar, was brought to the campus under the auspices of the University Center. His topic was The Unity of the Bible. The Bible Club, sponsored by the Bible department, was a student organization with the Bible professors as ad- visors. The meetings, held on Tuesdays at five, were busmcss and inspirational, often with student-led discus- sions or talks. Callie Mc- Arthur Robinson was presi- dent of the group.

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dog sho both to r aal te nd enjoy Sigma Phi is pe rhaps our lean isd St udei It organiz Members of Eta Sigma Phi were: Bettie Forte, President; Pat Pa- den, Vice-President; Georgia Syribeys, Secretary; Helen Jo Hinchey, Treasurer; Susan Aus- tin, Mary Beaty, Stella Biddle, Pat Hale, Beverly Watson Howie, Sally Legg, Betty Claire Regen, Callie McArthur Robin- The Classics Department of Agnes Scott, headed by Miss Kathryn Glick not only introduces students to some of the world ' s oldest and greatest literature in the original form of Greek or Latin, but also ofFers historical appreciation courses in English for those without a language back- ground. Students of the classics department are concerned with the poetry, philosoph) ' , and drama of the ancients and with the influence of classical thought on the modern world. The department s ponsors Eta Sigma Phi, classic fraternity which during bi-weekly meetings at the home of Miss Glick during the 19 54-5 J school year has studied stories from Greek mythology and Ovid ' s Mcfmiwrphosis. Each member of the fraternity was called upon by the president, Bettie Forte, to lead at least one discussion. Agnes Scott ' s Economics and Sociology Department strives to achieve two main goals within the student ' s col- lege and future life. First, the department seeks to help the student, through the study of sociology and economics, to understand the complex pattern of interrelationships in the world of which she is a part. Each student becomes con- scious of her individual obligation to live in the world with understanding. In achieving within the student this respon- sibility toward the community the department also fulfills its second desire. The realization that most women today earn a living shows the student that a training in economics and sociology opens up a variety of job opportunities. Mell and Miss Smith ide speakers and field