Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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MARGARET GUTHRIE WALTER EDWARD McNAIR TROTTER ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ENGLISH The English department is one which reaches all Agnes Scott students. By offering a wide range of courses, it provides a rich background for a liberal education. Besides directing students ' footsteps in profitable paths during college days, the capable members of this department furnish a basis for a rewarding intellectual life beyond campus experience. SPEECH Nearly everyone has some of the actor in him. One of the better known functions of the speech department is to train students in dramatics and play production. How- ever, before one reaches this stage, he must first study the fundamentals of effective speech. The dramatics club, Blackfriars, gives fine performances quarterly, and speech students often sponsor chapel programs that entertain the entire campus community. JANET LORING INSTRUCTOR FRENCH The members of the French department recognize the necessity of being familiar with the thought and customs of countries other than our own, if we would live wisely and well in a world which by virtue of scientific progress is ever decreasing in size. This awareness makes the French department one of the most up-to-date on the Agnes Scott campus. A speaking and reading ability of the language is acquired plus a kn edge of the country itself. GERMAN One of the most popular language departments at Agnes Scott is the German de- partment. Emphasis is placed not only upon conversational ability but also upon a broad reading knowledge. The work in this department is made even more interesting by language clubs, record conferences, and special language tables in the dining hall.

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CHEMISTRY In no other field of knowledge today is there such rapid development as in the field of chemistry. Agnes Scott chemistry students in classroom and laboratory learn principles that enable them to fully appreciate these developments. The well-equipped John Bulow Campbell Science Hall provides tools with which advanced students may do independent study and laboratory work. NOT PICTURED: MARY WALKER FOX ASSISTANT CLASSICAL LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE Under the auspices of the capable department of classical languages and literature the student is able to unearth the rich cultural treasures of the past for her own enjoy ment. Through the appreciation of the past this department helps the student to eval uate and discriminate in future life. ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY The department of economics and sociology aids the student in developing an insight into financial and social problems within and outside her community. Interesting field trips and guest speakers are highlights of the courses. I

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- v CATHERINE STRATEMAN SIMS ASSOCIATE PROCESSOR HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Through a knowledge of past civilizations, the Agnes Scott history students learn to interpret present-day issues of world-wide interest. The history department offers courses that range from the early Greek and Roman periods to current events; from Renaissance civilization to American polit- ical parties. By taking advantage of this variety of studies one acquires a sound background for becoming an informed citizen. MATHEMATICS The day when women were excluded from the realm of mathematics has passed. Agnes Scott students are offered courses that train them in exact thinking, and may progress to such advanced subjects as analytic geometry of space. Students interested in mathematics find a challenging program at Agnes Scott. MUSIC LILLIAN ROGERS GILBREATH INSTRUCTOR Agnes Scott students benefit in many ways from the active program of the music department. They may take practical courses in organ, piano, violin, and voice; they may study the theory and history of music; they may attend the chapel programs and concerts presented by the music faculty, individual students, and the glee club. The entire Atlanta area appreciates the extra- curricular activities of the music department. NOT PICTURED: ISABEL MAWHA BRYAN INSTRUCTOR EDWIN CHAPPELL WHITE INSTRUCTOR