Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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Mr. Stukes helps make psychology a favorite siibject. Philosophy, Education Psychology Students in the Philosopliv, Education, and Psychology departmenLs gain a broader understanding of tlie Inunan mind, principles of education, and trends of thought. Mr. S. G. Stukes, Professor of Philosophy and Education, is noted for his inex- haustible supply of examples to illustrate psychological principles. As a sideline Mr. Stukes is interested in photography. His genial laugh and appreciative sense of humor ha e made him a general favorite, with faculty and students alike. Miss Katherine Omwake, Associate Professor of Psy- chology and Education, is famous for her tantalizing anecdotes of psychological problems which have never been solved or have an unhappy ending. Under her skilled teaching psychology becomes a science appbcable to practical everyday problems. Associate Professor of Philosophy and Education is Miss Emily S. Dexter. Students thoroughly enjoy her classes because she enlivens them with extraordinary humor and interest. Miss Dexter spends her spare time painting china and collaborating with Miss Omwake on statistical surveys. Curious materials from the laboratory fascinate Miss Omwake and Miss Dexter. Economics and Sociology Labor problems, the lamily, social theory, and racial problems come within the range of the Economics and Sociology department. In addition to students majoring in Economics and Sociology, those interested in world affairs, debating, and history find its courses helpful. Miss Mildred R. Mell is Professor of Economics and Sociology. In her classes she seeks to apply theory to the events in the world today. She is particularly well- qualified for her position because she plays an active part in economic affairs outside the college. Besides teaching her many students, she offers them sincere friendship and capable advice. Miss Gertrude Natusch, a newcomer to the faculty, is Instructor in Economics. She has an extensive library and is particularly interested in music, art, photography, and psychiatry. Miss Mell joins Miss Satu cli front steps of Buttrick.

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n Mathematics As an incenti e to orderly, logical reasoning and as a companion to science and music, mathematics has a steadih- increasing appeal among the students. Miss Leslie J. Gaylord is Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Her patience and her insight into the problems of all students of mathe- matics make her the ideal professor. Mr. J. F. Messick is the Acting Professor of Mathematics during Mr. Robinson ' s absence. Bible .,.,.11 en Pi is a tribute to the great influence exercised by the Bible department that the Bible lives for students and that students have found in courses in religion a source of spiritual inspira- tion for a better life on campus and off. Mr. Paul Leslie Garber, Professor of Bible, spends a great deal of his spare time singing. He also likes to take fl ' ing trips to New York to see the latest plays. Truly a well-rounded person, he brings to his teaching a broad out- look which makes religion, as it should be, an integral part of all life. Mr. lames T. Gillespie is Associate Professor of Bible. In addition to teaching classes he has many duties as pastor of the church which he supplies. His courses give students a knowledge of the Bible as a text as well as the Word of God. 24

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Mr. Holt . . . beloved bij all. ' f ' air i ' y- a Sciences Mi-is Tanner and Miss McGintt , ready for an afternoon in the lab. ' ir ! HH 1 i ■ lET ■ a W -c Jk rf v . - 1 t- ' , P H -■ ■■ ' -y T , 1 ! 1 Sltw Mr. Christian leaves for home.