Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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SCIERCE Atomic energy and the implications of its power have led more and more students to the study of science— biology, chemistry, and physics. Through a genuine enthusiasm for his work, Mr. W. J. Frierson, professor of chemistry, has made his courses particularly stimulating. His lectures are always marked by simplicity, clarity, and the revelation of surprise techniques. Miss Elizabeth Crigler, associate professor of chemistry, does most of her work with advanced students. All of them praise her systematic and methodical way of teaching. In the spring and lall. she h ' kes to take sight-seeing outings aroiuid Atlanta. Before an experiment, Miss Courtcnay and Mrs. Heckard put some equipment in order. When test tubes break, or when reactions do not be- have properly. Miss Mary Ann Courtenay, assistant in chemistry, always answers the need with the right infor- mation and a smile. Mrs. REBE(:t:A B. Heckari), also an assistant in chem- istry, Avorks lor the most part with advanced students. An .addition to the campus this year is Mr. William A. Calder, professor of physics and astronomy. Already he and his family have made themselves an integral part of the campus. Mr. Calder created a sensation in December by accompanying the Christmas Carol Choir in one of their munbers with his harp. Since his arrival, a new astronomy clulj lias been formed. Playing the harp Is one of Mr. Calder ' s musical accomplishments. 2S

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Mr. Stukes, on the side steps of Buttrick. Associate professor of philosophy and eckication, Miss Emily S. Dexter is a ineml er of several national psychological associations. In Atlanta, she serves as the secretary of the Atlanta Mental Health Hygiene .Society. In constant demand by civic organizations, she gives lectures to and heads discussions with the Parent-Teacher associations of the vicinity. Associate professor of psychology, Miss Katharine T. Omwake has collaborated with Miss Dexter in writ- ing a widely used psychology textbook. In her spare time she collects miniature objects from Mexico, or, during the fall, likes to be out of doors to rake and l)urn leaves. Mr. Sam P. Wiggins was on the campus during the winter and spring quarters as instructor in teacher education. PHILOSOPHV, EDUCflTIOn PSVCHOLOGV To help students understand the luniiaii mind in its j hysical and more intangible aspects and to siiow them how to moidd young minds through the process of education are the aims of the de]3artment of philosophy and education. An increased interest in teaching during the past t v ' o years has added to the popularity of the education courses. Mr. S. (in RR-i Stlikes has another job at . gnes .Scott, that of jjiofessor of philosophy and education. His keen wit and ready laugh infuse additional interest into the fascinating study of the conscious and sid)conscious mind. Two passengers, Miss Dexter and Miss Onnwake, wait for the elevator. socioioGv flno economics A KNOWLEDGE of social trends in family life, culture, and racial questions, with an understand- ing of business helps students of sociology and economics to be- come intelligent citizens. Miss Mildred R. Mell, pro- fessor of economics and sociol- ogy, stresses the practical appli- cations of social and economic principles. Interested in civic affairs, she is a worker in the Community Chest drives. Mr. Floyd Hunter, lecturer in sociology, taught a limited number of sociology students this vear. Eneountcring an obscure topic, Miss Mell consults the card catalogue. 27

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Afiss Mary Stuart MacDougall, professor of biology, is one of the campus celebrities. Already outstanding as the author of a biology textbook and of numerous scien- tific papers, she is now aivaiting the publication of her newest work, a zoology textbook. Wisdom, gentle humor, and understanding fuse in her personality to make it an inspiration for more and better vork. Miss MacDousall ' s red gown always adds a colorful touch to academic processions. Mr. Hiden T. Cox, associate professor of biology, works constantly on special projects in botany, especially on his outstanding collection of slides. After his impersona- tion of Dr. Strepto Coccus in the freshman talent skit, the whole campus is con inced that Mr. C:ox should take up drama as a sideline. Mr. Cox looks up from his pursuit of microbes. Mrs. J. K. Rudv, a 1945 graduate of Agnes Scott, is the assistant in physics. Mrs. Rudy poses for an informal snapshot. Gathered around a biological chart are Miss Groseclose, Miss Radford, and Miss Heery. Miss Nancy Groseclose, instructor in biology, came to Agnes Scott this year from Hollins College. Miss Betty Jean Radford, assistant in biology, spent last summer at the marine laboratory at Woods Hole, Mass. A graduate of last year, she returned to instruct in the laboratory. Mis.s Genet Heery, a fello v in biology, is an- other 1947 graduate of Agnes Scott. She is doing special work at Emory this year.