Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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ART A glimpse into the Art studio on the third floor of Buttrick would give a sample of the varied courses offered by the Art Department at Agnes Scott. Miss Louise Garland Lewis, head of the Department, smock on and paint-brush in hand, would be there to supervise student work in pastels, oils, and charcoal. Subjects might be people, statues, or some still-life group, tastefully arranged. Miss Lewis, an artist in her own right, has been the inspiring leader in the field of art for a number of years. Besides instructing in creative work, she teaches several courses in Art History which trace the develop- ment of art from its beginning up to modern times. Her lectures are illustrated by her excellent collection of slides. Each year Miss Lewis and some of her pupils display their pictures in the Exhibit Room of the Library, and the acclaim of the entire college community testifies as to their worth. Although Miss Lewis teaches only a relatively small number of students, she is widely known and respected for her excellent taste, her gentleness, and her lady-like precision. music The Department of Music is headed by Professor Christian W. Dieckmann, organist, teacher, and com- poser. Recognized widely for his organ compositions, Mr. Dieckmann sometime gives the students a treat by playing for them in chapel or in recital on Friday evening musical programs. He is director of the String Ensemble, and instigator of the many im- provements which have been realized this year in the Music Department. Mr. Hugh Hodgson, of the University of Georgia, has taken a part-time professorship at Agnes Scott to teach a class in Operatic and Concert Music, and Miss Bartholomew and Mr. Dieckmann play a duet. to plan the programs for Friday evening music ap- preciation hour. He has brought to the campus many talented musicians, has played in concert himself on several occasions, and has met with in- stant and lasting popularity. Mr. Lewis H. Johnson, head of the Voice Depart- ment, is able director of the Glee Club, Special Chorus and College Choir in addition to lecturing and giving private lessons. He is well-liked by his students, and widely appreciated by the audiences which flock each year to hear his students sing. Miss Ada Bartholomew, who comes out each week to give lessons in piano, and Mr. George Linder, instructor of violin, complete the staff of the Music Department. Miss Bartholomew has a studio in At- lanta where she gives lessons, and Mr. Linder is director of the Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Johnson relaxes between classes. 23

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§tl§ Mk- ' f :: D L t Bible, taught at Agnes Scott by Mrs. Alma Sydenstricker and her associate, Mr. J. T. Gillespie, is a required subject for all students and does much toward enriching the re- ligious life on the campus. Mrs. Sydenstricker is excellently informed on all subjects and incorporates her versatile learning in her lectures. Be- fore coming to Agnes Scott she taught History and was acting Dean of Students in a Mississippi college. She en- joys cultivating friends among her students and invites them to her home for tea each year. Her activities outside are many: she teaches the Woman ' s Bible Class in the Decatur Presbyterian Church, is active in Woman ' s Club work in Chatauqua, N. Y., where she spends the summer, and is a thrilled grandmother. Mr. Gillespie, in addition to his duties at the college, is acting pastor in several Home Mission churches in the Atlanta Presbytery, and is frequently a speaker at local church and civic meetings. His class lectures are carefully planned and are based on a syllabus which he himself drew up. ves as a background to these two Bible scholars, Dr. Gillespie and Mrs. Sydenstricker. an d at tL L I B R A R y The Library is the pride of every Agnes Scott student, for it is not only one of the most beautiful and complete libraries in this section, but it is also model in its atmos- phere of earnest intellectual pursuit. Miss Edna Ruth Hanley, Librarian, is largely responsible for the efficient way in which the Library is run. Artistic in her personal tastes, Miss Hanley keeps the reading rooms attractive with fresh flowers, ferns in the windows, and numerous art exhibits for student enjoyment. Miss Laura Colvin is spending most of her time this year organizing the catalogues of the various universities of the University System. Miss Evelyn Houck, Assistant in Haven of intensive study — the Library. Miss Hanley, (extreme right) with Library Assistant::, Misses V c , Burgess, Reagan and Houck. the Library, is always seen hurrying about the Library an- swering questions of perplexed students, issuing orders to I he various student assistants, and generally seeming very busy. Miss Reagan, another of the Assistants, also seems to come under the spell of efficiency that reigns in the Li- brary. Miss S ' monion, an Agnes Scott graduate of a few years back, is still another of the staff of assistants. Miss Weir, a newcomer on the staff this year has be- come very popular with the students, especially through her work in the Reserve Room.

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mHTHEmfiTICS The Department of Mathematics has become increasingly popular at Agnes Scott, largely because of its excellent leadership, but partly because there is a great demand for Math majors in Atlanta businesses. Professor of the Department is Captain Henry A. Rob- inson. A reserve officer in the United States Army, Captain Robinson went into active service at Fort MacPherson in the early Fall. Although he was unable to continue his class lectures, he has taken a real part in campus activities and has been able to intro- duce into Agnes Scott social life some of his boys from the Fort. Miss Leslie Gaylord, Assistant Pro- fessor, has taken over in large part the classes which Captain Robinson had to give up. An excellent teachej, Miss Gaylord ' s patience and careful explanations have always made her popular with students. She is a mem- ber of the Committee on Admissions, is class sponsor for the Senior Class. As a loyal supporter of Britain, she knits socks for the British soldiers as fast as she can get yarn. Acting Instructor in Mathematics is Mrs. Blanche C. Badger, who came to the rescue when Captain Robinson had to leave. She and Miss Loetta Willis, borrowed from the Physics Department, were welcome additions to the staff of Math teachers. Mrs. Badger and Miss Gaylord co Freshman Math paper. Economics ono socioLocy Miss Mildred Rutherford Mell, Professor of Eco- nomics and Sociology, was Dean of Women at Shorter College before coming to Agnes Scott in 1939. She is intensely interested in sociological problems in the United States and especially in those of Southern groups. Her course in Labor Problems has been especially popular this year since the national situa- tion has been seriously affected by strikes and labor disputes in defense industries. A strong advocate of the rights of Labor, Miss Mell points out the danger of suppressing strikes, even in times like these, wisely remembering that years of effort were necssary to gain the legal right for Labor to strike. She works actively with Sociology groups in the state and is President of the Family Service Society of DeKalb Co unty. Students like her for her enthu- siasm, for her friendly graciousness, and for her con- versational ease. • Circles and triangles — a realn to Captain Robinson. • Sociology and Econmiocs c Mell ' s field. mm IS?? iiii mm mm