Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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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

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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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Mr. faillespie marks an assignment for his next cla book ends that For those not informed. Miss Gaylord and Mrs Sweet are di; ussing x and y. Psychology is ever increasing in popularity on the campus. Students study such varied topics as post-war psychological prob- lems, what to do with a problem child, or how to choose a child welfare . . . teaches courses in philosophy and education as well as psychology . . . very interesting person to know. Miss Katherine Omwalce, Associate Professor of Psychology and Education . . . always knows of an interesting case illustrat- ing an abnormal trait . . . co-worker on cumulative personality research with Hottentots as subjects . . . vocational guidance counselor for many of her students. Super-subtle sense of humor . . . Miss Emily Dexter, Asso- ciate Professor of Philosophy and Education . . . interested in A Bible major has courses in subjects vital to the formation of a Christian philosophy. The faculty of the department inspires the student to new spiritual growth. Intensely sincere . . . active minister as well as teacher . . . Mr. J. T. Gillespie, Associate Professor of Bible . . . surprising knowledge of Biblical facts . . . composed own syllabus . . . considerate . . . dignified . . . friendly.