Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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Virginian . . . proficient in playing violin . . . Miss Florence Smith, Associate Professor of History and Political Science . . . knits tirelessly for war effort . . . history and government lec- tures well outlined . . . possesses magic touch with flowers . . . has roses when no one else has roses . . . keen sense of humor . . . blue twinkling eyes. General favorite with faculty and students . . . Mr. George P. Hayes, Professor of English . . . makes Shakespeare live for students ... is an inexhaustible source of inspiration in class . . . formerly taught in Constantinople . . . has constantly filled appointment book . . . active head of Scouting units in Decatur . . . skilled in tennis . . . excellent debate coach . . . quick understanding . . . personal integrity . . . can be often seen walking in the woods or on country roads. Prodigious store of little-known historical facts . . . Mr. Walter B. Posey, Professor of History . . . second year at Agnes Scott, following eighteen years at Birmingham Southern . . . active member of civic clubs in the community . . . infectious grin . . . lively lectures punctuated by subtle and ironic wit . . . offers real incentive to study history.

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Often closely related in subject matter, the departments o English and History help to clarify each other. In plannin their majors, a great number of students have consistently mad these departments their choice. f The outstanding contribution of the English department to the 3 activities of the campus as a whole has been the successful e inauguration of a series of lectures by recognized authorities on English and American literature. Stimulating visitors this year were Edward Mims, Howard Mumford Jones, and Mary Ellen Chase. and Miss Leyburn Fluent reader of Chaucerian English . . . native of Missis- sippi . Miss Emma Mae Laney, Associate Professor of English . . . leads thought-provoking class discussions . . . tireless . . . methodical . . . deeply concerned about war activities . . . power behind the consistently brilliant lecture series. High intellectual achievement . . . fascinating conversa- tionalist . . . Miss Ellen Douglas Leyburn, Associate Professor of English . . . varied interests include classical music, Alumnae Quarterly, May Day . . . class sponsor . . . has quaint and charming house, complete with roguish puppy . . chosen to do official research on Wordsworth at Columbia last summer. Collector of after-dinner coffee cups . . . Miss Annie Mae Christie, Assistant Professor of English . . . member of Lecture Association . . . specialty — American literature . . . pleasant nature thoroughly aporeciated on Electives Committee. Soft-spoken . . . writes poetry . . . reads it beautifully . . . Miss Janef Preston, Assistant Professor of English . . . Romantic and Victorian poets made inspiring through own intensity and understanding . . . encourages creative writing . . . finds it hard to get in the mood to grade freshman themes. Miss Margaret Trotter, Assistant Professor of English . . . athletically inclined, especially in golf, tennis and ping-pong . . . interested in creative writing . . . sponsor of Freshman Folio . . . possesses unique collection of pins to match clothes . . . plays piano for fun. History is of special interest since the war has proved the world an interdependent whole, with all nations bound in a common destiny. The department has grown by leaps and bounds. Subjects ranging from Pericles to current Allied strategy give meaning to history in the making. Miss Elizabeth Jackson, Associate Professor of History and Po- litical Science . . . carries on voluminous correspondence . . . has active interest in American Association of University Women . . . wide knowledge of fine arts adds much to history lectures . . . knows how to get best work from students . . . advocate of comprehensive exams. ' War correspondent for Agnes Scott . . . Mrs. Catherine Sims, Assistant Professor of History and Political Science . . . current affairs expert . . . poised and personable . . . beautiful speaking voice . . . maximum chapel attendance at Wednesday The England of history and of literature provide interesting subjects for onversation when Miss Trotter and Miss Jackson are together.

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Miss Cobbs, and Miss Ale enjoy the sunshine the Quadrangle. Languages always offer students unparallel opportunity to study the life, philosophy, and culture of other nations. In addi- tion to the usual readings in classic and contemporary literature, actual acquaintance with native songs, dances, and records give something of the special flavor of each country. Accomplished linguist . . . Miss Muriel Harn, professor of Spanish and German . . . spent last summer in Mexico City studying at the University and absorbing Mexican culture . . . there bewailed consistent tardiness to 8:00 classes . . . noted for her affection for her frisky puppy, Mickey . . . her annual Christmas tree with candles and figurines greatly anticipated and enjoyed by classes and numerous visitors. Enthusiast of Greek drama . . . Miss Susan Cobbs, professor of Latin and Greek . . . enjoys walking . . . idol of freshman classics students . . . refreshing poise . . . soft and pleasant voice . . . member of War Council . . . has forsaken knitting doo-dads for Red Cross sweaters, gloves, and socks. Miss Lucile Alexander, profe most versatile people on the ca with high intellectual attainmen sewing for small nieces and n ■ rle fr . good coo her students. ssor of French . . . one of the mpus . . . combines domesticity t . . . one of favorite pastimes: ephews . . . enchanting story- demands and obtains the best