Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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1L SGIEHCES The Science Department offers vario Astronomy. The Biology Dcpartmen DOUGALL who particularly enjoys recognized internationally as a leadei Chemistry, Physics, and jaded by MISS MARY STUART Mao ch in Genetics of the Protozoa. She is ientific research. Her latest interest has been in the textbook, Biology of Living Things, which she has recently completed in collaboration with Mr. Hegner. MISS BLANCHE MILLER and MISS FRANCES McCALLA are Miss MacDougall ' s assistants. Bee is interested in comparative anatomy and technique, while Frank ' s special interest is in the field of Invertebrate Zoology. Working in the Biology De- partment is MISS BERYL HEALY, a 1941 graduate of Agnes Scott and a fellowship worker in Biology. She gives most of her time to assisting in the Freshman lab. The Associate Professor of Botany, MR. ERNEST HOCKING RUNYON, enjoys work with the plants in his hothouse. The slime molds and the physiology of plants can also be added to the list of his particular interests. One of the most enjoyable features of his course is the field trips on which he takes his students. Mr. Holt looks up a chemistry problem for a 101 quiz. nbers of the Biology Department, Misses Healy, MacDongall, Miller, McCalla, and Mr. Knnyon in a technical confab. Dr. Christian illustrates a lecture in the Physics classroom. MR. ROBERT B. HOLT represents the Chemistry Depart- ment. His informal and very instructive classes along with his other varied campus activities make him one of the most pop- ular teachers on the campus. As a member of the Electives Committee, Mr. Holt helps the upperclassmen each year in their choice of courses. His assistant, MRS. DAVIS, a newcomer to the faculty as laboratory instructor in this department, has made many friends among faculty and students. MISS PHILIPPA GILCHRIST, Associate Professor of Chem- istry, does most of her work with the advanced students. She is admired for being systematic, calm, and patient in explaining her work to others. DR. SCHUYLER M. CHRISTIAN enjoys working in his special fields, Physics and Astronomy. His course in the History of Science is one of the most popular courses in this field. His quiet humor and kindliness have gained for him widespread popularity, and Mortar Board claims much of his time as one of their sponsors. His little daughter is the mascot for the Senior Class.

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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.

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In the Middle Ages the sciences of Arithmetic, Geometry and Astronomy were considered three of t he Liberal Arts. With our broadened knowl- edge of science and the dependence of our civili- zation upon its accomplishments, Physics, Chem- istry and Biology are today also important con- stituents of the Liberal Arts. Agnes Scott is proud of its fine Science De- partment. From the Biology museum on the third floor to the Library on the first floor, the Science Hall offers the campus ample opportu- nity to become acquainted with the various branches in this field. Although only a Bachelor of Arts degree is offered, many students select Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Astronomy or any of the Pure Sciences for their major or minor subjects. L w-t book oj: