Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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FACULTY CLASSICAL LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES Under fhe auspices of the department of classical languages and literatures students are introduced to some of the world ' s oldest and greatest literature in the original form. M. KATHRYN GLICK Professor of Classical Languages and Literatun Elizabeth Zenn, assistant professor, entertains a few of her students with h. In this department the students are concerned with not only poetry, philosophy, and drama of the ancients, but also with the influence of such thought on the world today. tHistorical appreciation courses are offered in English for those without a language background. The department sponsors the classics fraternity. Eta Sigma Phi. The keynote throughout the department is informality. 22

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FACULTY CHEMISTRY In the up-to-date chemistry department students are Intro- duced to the laws and principles that underlie the scientific world. Instruction in this important branch of knowledge is conducted in the John Bulow Campbell Science ffall where emphasis is placed on practical as well as theoretical knowl- edge. WILLIAM JOE FRIERSON Professor of Chemistry izabeth Crigler, r, inspects the ed out by the o orlc being car- lanic laboratory. Istants Mary Fo and Dia weights The members of the chemistry department are well known for their variety of interests and their originality. Miss Crigler ' s fruit refreshments as organic illustrations have re- ceived wide student acclaim. Mr. Frierson is known outside the lab for his athletic ability, especially in Softball.

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FACULTY ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY The department of economics and sociology endeavors to develop an awareness on the part of the student of the underlying social and economic principles of the community and society on the whole. MILDRED RUTHERFORD MELL rofessor of Economics and Sociology The courses offered by this department are supplemented by such practical aids as guest speakers and field trips. The pro- fessors themselves believe in an active approach to their subjects. Miss Mell is currently engaged In a study of The Shifting Pattern of Negro Population In the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Miss Smith works with the Southern Regional Council and is chairman of the DeKalb County Family Service.