Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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HISTORY History courses have always been among the most popular at Agnes Scott. The college is indeed privileged to have such an excellent staff in this Department. MR. PHILIP DAVIDSON, Professor of History, does not confine his work on the campus to teaching. He is the chairman of the Advanced Standing Committee and has worked a great deal toward the establishment of the University Center program. Last Janu- ary his book, Propaganda and the American Revolution, was published. He is now working on The History of the Eighteenth Century South. MISS ELIZABETH JACKSON ' S special field is English History. In teaching history, she is careful to emphasize the cultural side of the civilization studied. Besides her interests in school activities, Miss Jack- son does a great deal of work in the American Association of University Women. She is now Southeastern Director of the A. A. U. W., as it is known familiarly, and was instrumental in having Pierre van Paasen lecture here at Agnes Scott under the A. A. V. W. ' s auspices. Associate Professor FLORENCE E. SMITH is interested primarily in the study of government and politics. Her class lectures are always clearly outlined and well-planned. Active in some of the civil govern- ment groups nearby, Miss Smith is often called upon to make various speeches in Atlanta. The Electives Committee and String Ensemble also make heavy demands upon her time here upon campus. Mr. Davidson leafs through his own book critically. Miss Smith, Mrs. Sims, and Miss Jackson look through a new book togethc MRS. CATHERINE STRATEMAN SIMS is a very popular member of the History Department. By demand of the students she leads weekly discussions on current affairs. Chapel is always crowded for her weekly talks on the progress of the war. Her class in International Relations has won for her the admiration and respect of all who have taken it. Mrs. Sims takes infinite care and much time in marking out the daily war progress on the Library maps with colored pins, a service much appreciated by the campus.

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LANGUAGES • Modern Languages and Classical Languages both are oft elv vital to a student ' s education. The French Depai by MISS LUCIIE ALEXANDER, an alumna of Agnes thoroughly acquainted with all periods of French literature proficient in Mathematics. Recognition by the students of h Scott and her high scholarship was shown by he year to Mortar Board. MISS MARGARET PHYTHIAN, of our French Dep; a regional novel of the French Alps where she has lived f While studying at the University of Grenoble, she lived r-by, gaining a close insight into French everyday life. MISS LOUISE HALE, a member of the French Department, is one of the faculty members of Lecture Association and a class sponsor. Her own personal charm and friendly interest h; tures widely known on campus. The drama of the French classic per favorite subject. She also finds g for it is very helpful to students who I MISS MURIEL HARM, professor of Spanish much travelling in Europe and Mexico. Stud occasional class held in her home, wh brought back from her voyages. MISS MELISSA CILLEY, of the Spanish Dep thoroughly. She has taught at the University of Coimbra and book in Spanish and one in Portuguese. These accomplish ch to interest students in taking one of her courses. This year has brought MRS. DUNSTON to the campus to te; Spanish Department. She came to us from Southern Methodist University, where she taught Spanish and French. Greek Professor CATHERINE TORRANCE from her extensive knowl- of Greek literature and culture brings the classics to life for her students. For those who have been unable to study the language itself, Miss Torrance holds classes in English about ancient cultural developments. MISS KATHRYN GLICK ' S quiet sense of humor and friendliness towards students have helped to popularize Greek and Latin which she ches. One of her main interests is the Gracco-Roman civilization, espe- cially as it affects western civilization. MISS SUSAN COBBS has quickly become a favorite on campus as a teacher of Latin and Greek. This is her first year here, having tau, the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and Randolph-Macon befo Top: Miss Alexander and Miss Hale get a big laugh out of this French Top, right: Miss Vhythi Center: Miss Ham looks to hate a quiet conferem ling Miss Cilley and M ' id Miss Cro ee what is ai Dunston. Bottom: Miss Glick finds some fanciful passage in a Greek myth to share with Miss Torrance and Miss Cobbs.

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BIBLE The students find the Bible Department very interesting as well as informative. This department helps add not only religious campus. The study of Bible is required for graduation and con- sidered a fundamental part of education. MRS. ALMA SYDENS- TRICKER, who heads the department, is recognized as a leader in spiritual activities in Decatur. She has a scholarly interest in ancient language and traditions which was responsible for some of her archaeological research in the Holy Land. Mrs. Sydens- tricker is very interested in all students and tries to have every possible personal contact with them. Before coming to Agnes Scott, Mrs. Sydenstricker was Acting Dean of Women in a college in Mississippi and also taught history. Part of her activi- ties in Decatur have consisted in teaching the Women ' s Bible Club; and in Chatauqua, N. Y., where she spends much vacation time with her family, Mrs. Sydenstricker is vice-president of the Woman ' s Club. Students respect her learning greatly, and many a freshman and new student has been told by admiring upperclassmen that Mrs. Sydenstricker has read the Bible in a dozen different languages! Mr. Gillespie and Mrs. Sydenstricker emphasize the importance of a geographical background in Bible Study. MR. J. F. GILLESPIE specializes in the Old Testament studies. His class lectures are carefully planned, following closely an organized syllabus. Mr. Gillespie is also pastor of several Home Mission churches in the Atlanta Presbytery. He lives near-by in Decatur, but in the summer Mr. Gillespie conducts regular services in his home-state, North Carolina. He and his charming wife are frequent guests of the students for meals in the dining hall and other student social aifairs, such as Sundav coffees. THE M I! IS 11! V It seems to each student that she spends most of her time in the Library. For this reason everyone appreciates the pleasant atmos- phere which the capable staff provides. Under the direction of MISS EDNA RUTH HANLEY. the Library is managed in an efficient way. She is always willing to look for some obscure reference which a student may need, and she dues it with little difficulty. She is interested in library plans, having helped to design this Library, and having written a book on the architectural plans of various libraries m the United States. Assistants to the Librarian are MISS AGNESS REAGAN, MISS MARGARET WEIR, and MISS LAURA COLVIN.