Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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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

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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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Art Mr. Fonnan and Mrs. Hamilton dis- CUS.S the fine points of art. Music Music has come into its own this year at Agnes Scott, with a major being offered for the first time. This department contributes mucli to the gracious hving on campus with its popular programs of music appreciation. Mr. Christian W. Dieckmann is Professor of Music. He is noted for his pipe — tlie Sherlock Holmes variety — and more seriousK ' for his beautifully appropriate organ preludes to chapel programs. Mr. Lewis H. Johnson, Associate Professor of Music, is a member of the Appalachian Trail Builders. His secret desire is to spend all ' acations on the beach at Miami, Florida. Students appreciate his sympathetic and skillful training of oices and his friendh ' warmth of personality. A newcomer to this department is Miss Claire Buckmaster, Instructor in .Music. She collects majolica, lo es poetr ' , and in her spare time enjoys sketching. The chapel choir, under Miss Buckmaster ' s direction, has pre- sented some lovely anthems this year. Part-time teachers are Miss -A.da Bartholomew, pianist, and Miss Ruth Dabnev Smith, iolinist. For the first time, an art major is being offered, in response to a growing interest among students. Further stimulus to art activities is Mr. H. C. Forman, Professor of Art. He is a de otee of Mexican art and is particularh- interested in architecture. Mrs. Leone B. Hamilton, Part-time Instructor in .- rt, believes that the artist must think in adxaince of his age. She is particularly interested in abstract and non-objective art. Speech The intricacies of speech training are useful and fun to master under the guidance of Miss Gooch and Miss Winter. Miss Frances K. Gooch is the beloved head of the Speech department. She conducts classes in speech and instructs students in private lessons. Miss Roberta Winter, Instructor in Speech, teaches freshmen the fundamentals of correct speaking and directs the productions of Blackfriars. Both teachers are instrumental in raising the speech of students to the cultural level appropriate for college people. Mis. ' i Winter is an important part of all dramatic activities on campus. .„ ,0 those ; B«rf ' Music vs ia - ' B..cknu.sHT cn- „A Miss t ,„s.soiis-