Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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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

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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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•Parlez-v ss Phythi, your grade in English? rks significant pas One time resident of France, maintaining close contact with friends there . . . Miss Margaret Phythian, associate professor of French . . . donated faculty ping-pong table, third floor Buttrick . . . good cook . . . striking red academic robe from University of Grenoble . . . well-organized lectures and delight- ful jokes make classes enjoyable. Attracted to out-of-doors activities . . . Miss Louise Hale, associate professor of French . . . spends summer vacation on eastern sea-coast at favorite spot, off Pawley ' s . . . striking feature of appearance is beautiful silvery hair . . . attends fac- ulty art course regularly . . . gives memorable lectures on French drama. Mrs. Florence Dunstan, associate professor of Spanish . . . immer vacation in Mexico brought friendship with author of book of which she was co-translator about contemporary Mexican art . . shots . . . has consuming interest in . . . wears eye-catching lapel pins heavy class schedules. acquired definite ideas . took innumerable snap- South American literature . . . efficiently manages Miss Ruth Domincovich, instructor in Spanish . . . writing dis- sertation in early Portuguese sounds . . . second year at Agnes Scott . . . attended Middlebury Language School several years, studying Spanish drama, dancing, and folk music . . . speaks many languages fluently . . . according to her, Barnaby is the ONLY comic strip character . . . attached to distinctive suede coat. Delights in long walks and philosophical discussions . . . Miss Kathryn Glick, associate professor of classical languages . . . subtle sense of humor . . . finds mythology fascinating . . . possesses comprehensive store of source materials . . . helps confused freshmen straighten out schedules . . . faculty sponsor of Eta Sigma Phi, classics society. Well-traveled . . . taught at girls ' school in Spain . . . author of several Spanish texts . . . Miss Melissa Cilley, assist- ant professor of Spanish students to dine on campus . colorful native costumes . . . courages students to cultivate poetry. :s frequent invitations fn . . generous with collection of active in Spanish club . . . en- nemorizing of harmonious Spanish After an interesting summer in Mexico, Mrs. Dunstan supplements cla outine with entertaining anecdotes.