Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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Psychologists Omwake unci Dexter stand before one of the chart with which hey often illustrate their lectures. Ull PHILOSOPHY MR. S. GUERRY STOKES, Professor of Psychology, is also Dean of the Faculty and Registrar. An informal atmosphere prevails in his ad- vanced classes as well as in his introductory course in Psychology. He is never too busy to discuss current world problems with any girl who is interested, as he himself is. Every senior looks to him for aid in securing a position after graduation from Agnes Scott. His jolly laugh is one of the memories which students hold long after they leave the college. MISS KATHERINE OMWAKE, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Education, introduces many students to the field of Psychology. Her advanced classes in Applied and Experimental Psychology prepare students for careers in some phase of advertising. She gained valuable knowledge for her Child Psychology course through her actual experi- ence in working with a children ' s playground. PSYCHOLOGY, EOUIUTION MISS EMILY DEXTER is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Education. She is renowned on the campus for her dry sense of humor. She offers a course in the History of Philosophy for those who are interested in the great thinkers of the past and how they have fore- shadowed those of today. Grading systems, statistics, and intelligence tests have a particular fascination for her, ana she takes active part in the reform vork of the communities of Decatur and Atlanta. The text- book, All introduction to the Fields of Psychology, used by many col- leges, is the product of the joint collaboration of Miss Dexter and Miss Omwake.

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Miss Mell brushes up on the day ' s lesson just before das. E C 1 II I U U II SOCIOLOGY MISS MILDRED RUTHERFORD MELL. Professor of Economics and Soci- ology, came to Agnes Scott in 193 9. Prior to this time she was Dean of Women at Shorter College in Rome, Georgia. To her the fields of Family Welfare and Labor are intensely interesting. Students too, are particularly interested in Labor now that it means so much to our country and its right to strike is in grave danger. She works actively with Sociology groups throughout the state and is a member of the Board of Directors in the Social Planning Coun- cil. On the Council she is also Chairman of the Research Committee and Chairman of the Family-Child Care division. In addition to these many ac- tivities, Miss Mell has this year been working on the Admissions Committee. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Because of the able instructors and because the coming •of war has increased greatly the demand for mathe- maticians, there is great interest in this department. The Profressor of Mathematics is CAPTAIN HENRY A. ROBINSON, who on account of active service at Fort McPherson, has been unable to continue his class teaching. He still finds time to attend some campus functions and to play in the String Ensemble. MISS LESLIE JANET GAYLORD, Assistant Pro- fessor, has taken over a great part of the classes which Captain Robinson was forced to give up. She is an excellent teacher, and her patience and her careful explanations of problems make her a favorite with all students. She has served on the Admissions Commit- tee, and is ever ready to give ear to bewildered fresh- This year MISS ANN VANN came to the Agnes Scott faculty as Instructor in Mathematics. She came to us from Queen ' s College in North Carolina, where she taught Mathematics and Business Mathematics, and she holds a master ' s degree from Columbia Uni- versity. In the spring Miss Vann gave a course here- in Business Mathematics. A math hunk is always a source of interest to Miss Vann and Miss Gaylord.

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Dr. Jones checks, a case history with Miss Hewitt and Miss Thmbar. E D I U L • DR. EUGENIA C. JONES, the Resident Physician and Professor of Hygiene, who has the task of supervising the health of the girls, is greatly admired and respected by the campus. She has proved to be capable and understanding in the many difficulties that arise in such a iob. S he had been practicing for several years before she came to Agnes Scott after having obtained her degree from Johns Hopkins Uni- versity. Dr. Jones lives here on the campus and takes an active part in several of the campus sports, but riding seems to be her favorite. Assisting Dr. Jones at the infirmary are MISS CAROLYN HEWITT and MISS CAROLYN DUNBAR. Although both are new to the campus this year, they have been very efficient and popular with their patients. Their sympathy and kindness have made any stay in the in- firmary a pleasant interlude. i PHYSICAL EDUCATION MISS LLEWELLYN WILBURN, Associate Professor in the Physical Education Department is a great asset to the campus— her sincere interest in the students and her cheer- fulness help to relieve many a girl from the worries of the classroom. Although her special interest is golf. Miss Vil- burn coaches the hockey teams and also works with the basketball teams. MRS. HARRIETTS HAYNES LAPP, Assistant Professor, is in charge of the dancing classes, which also includes some of the dances for May Day. She encourages her classes to better posture by her own graceful and natural movement. Another field of Mrs. Lapp ' s activities is swimming, and her classes have the benefit of an indoor, tiled pool. Miss Wilburn demonstrates a snappy approach shot. Music, costumes, dancing, and all that go toward making a successful May Day, require intensive cooperation by Miss Wilbnm. Miss Mitchell, Miss Dozier, and Mrs. Lapp. MISS ELIZABETH MITCHELL, popular with all the students, instructs in tennis, archery, swimming, basketball, and badminton. Mitch is lots of fun and at the same time means business in her classes. Students plead to have her join them in their sports. Some of the dancing classes are under the direction of MISS EUGENIE LOUISE DOZIER. Her classes in Modern, Social, and Folk dancing are very popular. The great responsibility of planning and producing an effective May Day goes to Miss Dozier.