Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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

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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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The boundaries of the world are disappearing, and nations are seeing the need for closer intercommunica- tions. A study of tlie language and the literature of other nations plays, today, a vital role in the promotion of a better understanding among the world ' s people. The French department is headed by Miss Lucile Alex- ander, who is also a member of the Electives Committee and an honorary member of Mortar Board. Miss Alex- ander ' s sincere admiration for her subject transfers itself to her students. Miss Margaret Phythian, Associate Professor of French, is a graduate of Agnes Scott. She is characterized by a pleasant manner and a real knowledge of French. Associate Professor of French, charming Miss Louise Hale, is also a member of the Faculty Committee of Lecture Association. Students have found in her botli a personal friend and an inspiring teacher. Acting Professor of Classical Languages and Litera- tures, Miss Kathryn Click, opens the world of ancient Creece and Rome to her many students. Excellently- prepared lectures and thought-provoking questions make her classes stimulative both to the imagination and the intellect. A welcome newcomer to the faculty is Miss Anne Turner, Instructor in Classical Languages and Literatures. Mrs. Dtinstiin prepares for her Spanish da-ts. Miss Muriel Harn is Professor of Cennan and Spanish. Her annual Christmas party, with a candle-lighted tree and a collection of beautiful figurines, has become famous. Miss Ham ' s knowledge of many languages makes her a delightfully cosmopolitan person. Mrs. Florene Dunstan, Assistant Professor of Spanish, adds to her interesting classes with accounts of her sum- mer visit s to South America and Mexico. A newcomer to the Spanish department is Assistant Professor Margaret L. Buchner. She has a curious collec- tion of rings with ' ery interesting backgrounds. Miss Melissa Annis Cilley, Assistant Professor of Span- ish, is a Spanish poetry enthusiast. She entertains her classes with fascinating accounts of her travels and with her famous collection of souvenirs. Mm Buchner corrects a test paper. Miss alley recalls manij interesting experiences abroad.