Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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The personnel of the music, art and speech departments con- tribute much beauty and pleasure to the campus in the form of musical programs, art displays, speaking choirs and dramas. Enterprising , . . encouraging . Mr. Howard Thomas, professor of Art . . . always generous with his talent . . . held evening classes in the visual arts for faculty members . . . ardent exponent of modern art . . . can frequently be seen smoking pipe, checking sketches during an out-of-doors lab session . . . encourages prospective artists to experience the scene . . . recognized as a painter in own right. Lover of classical music . . . detests swing . . . Mr. C. W. Dieckmann, professor of Music . . . knows all phases of the music which he presents in music appreciation class . . . tireless in instrument instruction . . . enjoys playing at weddings . . . invaluable to cultural atmosphere of campus . . . plays solemnly beautiful music as background for meditation in chapel . . . Fellow of the American Guild of Organists.

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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.

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Pop to all his close friends ... Mr. Lewis H. Johnson, Associate Professor of Music . . . office lined with photographs of successful singers, many of whom were his own pupils . . . finds development of personalities in college fascinating . . . coordinates Agnes Scott and Tech Glee Clubs in annual operetta . . . always good Matured, affable. aught busy at his desk checking over his schedule Thoroughly delightful Professor of Music . . . clas Mr. Hugh Hodgson, Part Til always crowded with visitors . . head of fine arts department at University of Georgia ... his Monday night music appreciation hour always eagerly awaited . refreshing informality in spontaneous comments about each selection . . . genuine delight in music contagious . . . amazing repertoire. Students wish that Mr. Hodgson could be with them more ofte Upholds high standards of dramatic production Blackfriars . . . Miss Roberta Winter, Instructor in noted for sly sense of humor . . . collects and fran sponsor of Speech . . . . , .. ...... Pictures drawn by very young nephew . . . has fascinating scrap book of favorite poems, skits and monologues . . . has ambition some day to produce a Greek play in Blackfriars . . . skillfully co- ordinates back stage work on plays. Miss Frances K. Gooch, head of the Speech department . . . spellbinds students with readings in poetry and prose . . memories of extensive travels in Europe often enliven conversa- deep understanding of voice problems of students. tion has Checking detailed production sketches of Spider Island duties of Miss Winter, busy dramatic coach. only part of the