Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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Presentation of today ' s world-wide problems in the light of foregoing events is a significant part of the his- tory department ' s program. The varied courses which are offered keep pace with a changing world and enable the student to ha e an intelligent attitude as a world citizen. Mrs. Catherine Strateman Sims, As- sociate Professor of History and PoUti- cal Science, has become an integral part of the campus conmiunity through her very popular chapel talks on current events . Her penetrating insight into the problems of the pres- ent day enables her to teach courses which are vital for students interested in the go ernment of the nation and the world. Associate Professor of History and Political Science, Miss Florence Smith, stimulates the interest of many stu- dents in historical and governmental affairs with her instructive and varied lectures. The twinkle in her eye re- veals also a quiet sense of humor which makes her a deliglitful person to know. Miss Elizabeth Jackson, Associate Professor of History, is an unusually competent teacher. Her extensive knowledge of histor ' makes her classes very informative. Miss Jackson is a member of the American Association of Universitv Women. Miss Smith refers to The Con- stitution for the answer to a goiernmental problem. Mrs. Sims ' friendly personality is accentuated by her gracious smile. History Miss Jackson studies a war map

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English Remote Beowulf becomes vivid, and the liroblem of term ixipeis becomes simjDler under the guidance of the Eng- iisli faculty. Through its variety of courses and the val- uable ijublic lectures it sponsors, this department has touched the life of every student. Mr. George P. Hayes is Professor of English. His sincere interest in students and in college activities has made him a favorite of all. His engagement-book is con- stantly filled with appointments to talk to students, coach debates, or be a ' elcome addition to social functions. Miss Emma May Laney, Associate Professor of Englisli, is universally known through her activities as chairman of tlie Faculty Committee of Lecture Association. She is admired by students and faculty alike for her scholarshiiD and stimulation of students. Wanntli of personality and genuine sclwlursliip characterize popular Mr. Hayes. Associate Professor Ellen Douglass Leyburn is a source of inspiration to all who study under her. Illness kept her from teaching for some weeks, but she has now fully resumed her excellent work. Miss Janef Preston, Assistant Professor of English, is welcomed back as a fvdl-timc instructor after a long illness. Her love of poetry makes Romantic and Victorian Poets come alive for the students who take her courses. Miss Annie May Christie is Assistant Professor of Engli,sh. She specializes in the field of American Literature and has made it a favorite course of English majors. Miss Margaret Trotter is Assistant Professor of Enghsh and a well-liked member of the faculty. Her sweet personality has won her a place in the heart of everyone. Miss Marian Blair joined the English facultv- during winter quarter. Miss Laney, Miss Leyburn, and Miss Preston pause on the steps of Buttrick. Miss Christie stops by Miss Trotter ' s office to chat for a while.

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Aliss Alexander bronzes through the latest addition to her Jihranj. r n Languages Miss Ham braves December ' s cold!