Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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RominisTRRTion Mr. S. G. Stukes, who holds the important positions of Dean of Faculty and Registrar in addition to his pro- fessorship, somehow manages to seem always unhurried. He is the friend of every student at Agnes Scott, be- coming first acquainted with her through correspond- ence, working with her as professor and adviser during her under-classman years, and offering her excellent advice and concrete aid in finding work when she graduates. Able business manager of the college ' s finances is Mr. R. B. Cunninsham, who is noted for his flawless bookkeeping, his friendly habit of chatting with stu- dents anywhere he meets them. Mr. J. C. Tart, whose official position of treasurer keeps him behind the bars of the student bank or in the book-store most of the time he spends on campus, is efficiency personified in all his dealings. His close associations with the entire college community have made him well-known and respected. Of the many Standing Committees of the Faculty, there are two which are especially important in admin- istering student scholastic affairs, the Admissions Com- mittee, of which Professor Alexander is Chairman, and the Committee of Electives, headed by Professor Holt. Choice of courses for Freshmen, and of major and minor subjects for upperclassmen is directed by these committees. • Mr. Holt she tives Commit one of the records of Elec to Miss Torrance and Mi; Smith. • Well, what shall it be? Miss Gaylord, Miss Alexander, and Miss Christie are ready to help with any problem of admissions. • A busy man is Mr. Cunningham, Schoo 1 Busi- ness Manager. Caught opening the safe, Mr. Stukes smiles and goes on with the combination 17

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tesilct DOCTOR m c C R I n • A member of the receiving line, he greets Juniors and dates at the Junior Banquet. President James Ross McCain, whose far-sighted leadership has done much toward furthering Agnes Scott ' s develop- ment, is a recognized leader in educational fields. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Southern University Conference, a Senator of the United Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa, and a member of the Executive Coun- cil of the General Education Board. For the past year he has served as President of the Association of Georgia Colleges. His modesty and reticence about acknowledging these honors are characteristic of his genuine unselfishness. A devout Christian, Dr. McCain is inspiring as leader of Saturday morning chapels and as teacher of the Freshman Bible Class. He is Clerk of the Session of the Decatur Pres- byterian Church. To every student and alumna of Agnes Scott, Dr. Mc- Cain is a real friend whose time and advice are freely given. He has come to symbolize all the fine things the college stands for. [6

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Miss Scandrett writes a note to some worried mother. The Dean ' s Office is a respected and oft- repeated term generally applied to the Dean, her assistants, and the office itself — a term which em- bodies the whole field of social regulations and personal solving of problems. The staff of the Dean ' s Office is peculiarly fitted to do its work since its four members are all graduates of Agnes Scott and so can understand perfectly its traditions and growth. Dean of Students is the official position of Miss Carrie Scandrett, who is friend, social administrator, and adviser to the entire student body. No problem is too trivial to discuss with her, for she is infinitely patient and invariably helps in working out a solu- tion. Her offices in Main and Buttrick are always open for personal conferences, and her apartment in West Lawn is the scene of frequent student- faculty get-togethers. Miss Charlotte Hunter, her able assistant, works largely with Freshmen, helping to solve the innumer- able difficulties which seem to be a part of the first- year curricula. As house-mother of Inman she is able to keep in close touch with her charges, and her room on second floor is a haven of calm and advice. Her sincere interest in all student affairs makes her the friend of upper-classmen as well. Miss Isabella Wilson and Miss Lou Pate, secre- taries to the Dean of Students and the Dean of Faculty, respectively, complete the staff of the Dean ' s Office. Bella and Lou, in addition to their work as secretaries, spend a large part of their time in official capacity in Miss Scandrett ' s office in Main. They approve sign-out slips, give informa- tion on technical social regulations, greet all stu- dents and their friends with a friendly smile. How DO you do? smiles Miss Hunter. Stuart signs out with the approval of assist- ants Lou Pate and Bella Wilson.