Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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Mr. Garber, Miss Mell and Mr. Stukes pose for the photographe Mathematics, as an important science in a world becoming in- creasingly scientific, has added significance today. Working and understanding problems also helps students think clearly in all subjects. Says math is the science of being lazy efficiently . . . Miss Leslie Gaylord, Assistant Professor of Mathematics . . . Merry blue eyes . . . wise and understanding ... has liking for Italy . . . once received phone call from inventor, wanting to know the lateral surface of a cylindrical revolving dog-house! . . . patient with all. Always beautifully groomed . . . Mrs. Ann Vann Sweet, In- structor in Mathematics . . . nice smile . . . busy schedule be- tween traveling to see officer husband and teaching . . . would like for students to use at least tolerable grammar on math papers. Dramatic and powerful speaking technique with current events and really considers them . . . Mr. Paul Leslie Garber, Professor of Bible . . . leads students to form individual religious philosophies . . . personal friend of many students ... has interest in debating club . . . hoids several ministerial and scholastic degrees . . . although a comparatively new faculty member, already an integral part of the community. Believes in practical application of learning .... Miss Mil- dred Mell, Professor of Economics and Sociology . . . gives stu- dents opportunity to see banks, legislature, in actual operation . . . member of Social Planning Council of Atlanta . . . has broad knowledge of what is happening in world today . . . vital personal interest in campus . . . efficiency and sociability com- bined. Mr. S. Guerry Stukes, Professor of Philosophy and Education . . helps students with job applications and vocational inter- its .. . infectious laugh . . . interest in photographic inno- stions . . . knows endless stories about psychological cases . . busy individual, but always has time for cheerful word.

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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.

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Miss Mary Stuart MecDougall, Professor of Biology . . . tra- ditional addition of color to faculty professions with bright yellow academic robe from Montpelier . . . doing invaluable re- search on malaria control . . . expects hard work and gets it . . . skilled at needle point; says it requires scientific precision . . . author of biology text used widely in military education program . . . brilliant . . . analytical. Knows all his many students by name, home town and special talents ... Mr. Robert B. Holt, Professor of Chemistry . . . member of American Chemical Society . . . makes even formulas spare tn end and teacher . . . likes to play bridge finds that wanderlust grips him at regular walking in woods, playing golf. Never ending interest in scientific progress . . . noted for droll jokes illustrating principles and laws . . . Mr. Schuyler M. Christian, Professor of Physics and Astronomy ... a star gazer with a purpose . . . Mortar Board sponsor . . . raises pink and blue-eyed rabbits . . teaches Sunday School class in Decatur ... has three intelligent and charming little daugh- ters ... in frequent demand as speaker on many subjects.