Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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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.

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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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Under the influence of re olutionary atomic research and discov- eries of amazing drugs, the Science department has taken on added popularity and importance in the college curriculum. Professor of Chemistry, Mr. Robert B. Holt, knows not only his students names but also their home towns — and he can associate the two! . s a pastime he enjoys a game of golf or a hand of bridge. His classes give the needed impetus to many an aspiring chemist. Miss Philippa Gilchrist, besides being Associate Professor of Chemistry, is a gardener par excellence. Miss Gilchrist also col- lects wooden dogs as a hobby. Miss Emma McGinty and Mrs. C. A. Stubblebine, who replaced Miss Todele Tanner, are assistants in chemistry. Professor of Physics and Astronomy is Mr. Schuyler M. Christian. He is famous for his dry jokes and his interesting demonstrations of the laws of physics. As a hobby Mr. Christian raises rabbits. Miss Mary Stuart MacDougall, Professor of Biology, is an ardent movie fan and a lover of books. She particularly likes mystery novels and Andersen ' s and Grimm ' s Fairv Tales. As a biologist Miss MacDougall is famous nation-wide for her textbook and for important malaria research. Miss Martha Jean Gower, a recent graduate of Agnes Scott, is Mr. Christian ' s assistant in physics. Assistants in biology are Mrs. Martha Aiken Pendergrast, Miss Maysie Sloan Lyons, and Mrs. Ruth Gray Walker, who replaced Mrs. Jane Stilwell Espy. Miss MucDuugall in Iwr faviirite retreat. Mrs. Pendergrasi explains the mysteries nf hotanij to Miss Gower. Mrs. Esinj and Miss Lijons — true biologists. 27