Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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entage? bration at G. S. W. C. in Valdosta putting on the Citizenship Institute. spoken, as well as written, is taught at Agnes Scott — by Miss Frances Gooch and Miss Carrie Phinney Lati- mer, who make the students speech conscious not self- conscious, and direct Blackfriars ' plays. Other languages are treated in the same interesting manner that French is — with student clubs which de- velop interest in speaking the language and learning the games and customs of the countries. Miss hiarn manages the affairs of the German Department and helps with the programs of the German Club, while Miss Cilley is always developing something new for the Spanish Club — games, dances, and songs of colorful Spain and South America. Latin and Greek, com- bined in Eta Sigma Phi, have been connected further this year by Miss Torrance ' s assistance in the Latin Department to help out Miss Nelson and Miss Stans- field during the leave of Miss Lillian Smith. burn, instructor in English, came to teach at Agnes Scott when the class of 1938 was in its Freshman year, was one of its faculty advisors, and gave the Investiture address when they received their caps at the tradi- tional ceremony in November. College publicity is directed by Miss Christie, also in the English Department, through the agencies of K. U. B. and the Agonistic — it speaks for itself. The newest member of this department is Miss Virginia Prettyman, who lends English literature the peculiar charm of her low country South Carolina accent. Miss Jackson has been making A. A. U. W. history this year as its South Atlantic Director, as well as teaching European history in the classroom. Miss Flor- ence Smith, a Mortar Board Advisor, has the distinction, we claim, of being one of the few who understand the ins and outs of our government well enough to explain it to others in lectures. She represented Agnes Scott at the An- niversary Cele- , and assisted in English as it is Top: Citizenship Institute Admittms Page 23

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Miss Helen Carlson, violinist and graduate of Grinnell College; and Miss Louise Hale, who lends herself graciously to the support of campus activities, particularly the French Club and Lecture Association. Miss Gaylord figures in the Math Department as well as in the Admissions Com- mittee. Figure out, too, how Mr. Robinson, head of the Math Department, plays in the String Ensemble, is Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Division of the Math- ematics Association of America, acts as B. S. U. advisor, and still has time to revise the marriage per cent. Literature and history, acknowledged friends and co-developers, have the co- operation of tennis to boost their friend- ship at Agnes Scott; for Mr. Hayes, Eng- lish, and Mr. Davidson, History, are familiar Honor 3 j | [ ' 7 ' ' ° ' ' partners — whether Shakespeare and the American Revolution seem to combine logically or not. Both of these department heads need to play hard to balance their work. This year Mr. Hayes has conducted a series of lectures on the novel for the Agnes Scott Business Women ' s Club and Mr. Davidson has managed the Red Cross Campaign for DeKalb County, helped put on the Citizenship Institute, served as President of the local Phi Beta Kappa chapter and as a member of the nominating committee of its Council, and as faculty advisor to Mortar Board. Not to be outdone by their heads, other English and History professors seem to rival each other with busy days packed full of classes, clubs and outside activities, some of which we don ' t know about. Well known as Chairman of the Lecture Association, Miss Laney has served the college community in that capacity again this year; the lecturers being on the high level of former illustrious guests — Scientists talk it over. I I r r J l ' i ' H. S. Ede, art critic Back to nature. formerly with the Tate Gallery, London, and Her Imperial Highness, Grand Duchess Marie of Russia. She also advises and sponsors the Poetry Club, while B. O. Z., the creative writing club, is sponsored by Miss Preston, a poet in her own right. Miss Ellen Douglas Ley- Scnior Spc age 22

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A study Mind, society, welfare, reli- gion — every phase of our life past, present and future of which we have been more or less aware before college — are viewed in a new light in Psychol- ogy, Sociology, Economics, and Bible. Problems dealt with con- cern us personally and make these courses pertinent. Classes are large, discussions heated, and ensuing bull-sessions amaz- ing and enlightening through the instruction of Mr. Stukes, Miss Dexter, and Miss Omwake in Psychology; Mr. Wright in Economics; Mr. Raper in Sociology; and Mrs. Sydenstricker and Mr. Gillespie in Bible. Fine Arts encourage the well rounded education that every Agnes Scott girl seeks. Music lovers rarely fail to catch some of the enthusiasm with which Mr. Dieck mann regards c music, organ an piano in particu- lar. - e reads it, studies it, plays it, writes it, two of his songs be- ing published last summer. Miss Eda Bartholomew assists in piano instruction a n performs enviab- ly well herself as her joint recital with Mr. Dieckmann in September illustrated. Mr. Georg Linder of the Atlanta Conservatory teaches violin. Voice training under Mr. Johnson means fun and work, pleasure and f valuable experience, for his full program includes a Christmas pro- gram by the Choir, an operetta by the Glee Club, and frequent public concerts by the Special Chorus of the Club. Miss Lewis, busy in both the teaching of theory in her art history classes and actual painting and drawing, still had time to exhibit some of her work in the Museum room of the library, and help with other exhibits sponsored by Pen and Brush, the student art club. Science is separated from the other departments only by its residence in the square three-story Lowry Science hiall, for its influence invades every field. Mr. Holt spends much of his time among student records in the Electives Committee and works off the effect by playing golf. Miss Gilchrist also takes shrub, Mr, Cunningh ase24