Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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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.

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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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SPEECH Statistics sho-iv that a pleasing, •eII- locllllatecl oice is one ol the greatest assets in any field of work. The speech de- ])artnient is headed by Miss Frances K. Gooch, associate prolessor of English. She has done outstanding vork this ear in directing a choral speaking group. Miss Roberta Winter, instructor in speech, is the gra- cious and poised member of the faculty with whom we associate the professional productions in Blackfriars. Making records :s an old story to Miss Winter and Miss Gooch. ART Through teaching the tech- niques of art and providing open lectures and exhibits, the art department keeps Agnes Scott a ' ware of beauty. Head of the art department and an artist and archeologist hinisell, Mr. fl. C. Forman, pro- fessor of art, stimulates a love of fine arts in his students. Miss Priscilla Lobeck, in- structor in art, is a versatile creator in oils, ceramics, and wofjdcarvine. Miss Lobecic and Mr. Fo between classes. music lSIc: I ' la s an important pait in the liie of Agnes Scott. The nuisic department offers oppoiTunities for studying ])iano, organ, voice, and iolin. Head of the department. Mr. Ciirisiian V. 13u:c:kmann is known as the conijjoser of .-Vgnes Scott ' s o vn hymn, God of the Marching Centiuies. His pre-chapel organ improvi- sations are conducive to thoughtful meditation. . ssisting Mr. Dieckmann in the instruction cjf piano arc part-time instructors Mrs. Isabi i. . f. 1 r an and Mrs. Lil- lian Gilbreath. Miss Rith D. Smiih is a part-time in- structor in vifjlin. Mr. Lewis H. [ohnson, associate jjrofessor of music, is head of the voice department. He contributes to the college and to the vicinity of Atlanta many musical programs by the sjiecial chorus. fRs. Rebekah M. Clarke is an instructor in music. Di- lector of the glee clidj and cj| the college choir, she conducts the annual Christmas Carol Chcjir. Eve n in her spare time, she pursues musical employment as the director of the choir at the Emory Presbyterian Chinch and as a classical record fan. Top: Mrs. Bryan and Mr. Dlecknnann are nnomentarily interrupted. Bottom: Mrs. Clarice is ready to accompany Mr. Johnson.