Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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FACULTY MATHEMATICS HENRY A. ROBINSON Professor of Mathematics You may not be a math whiz, but this is the department where every Agnes Scott lassie can learn to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; and if you find you have what it takes then perhaps you can study analytic geometry of space. MUSIC The music department offers mental work. The department also courses in theory and history of sponsors concerts and chapel pro- music and instruction in instru- grams. Leslie Janet Gaylord, assistant profes helps a junior with one of her prcble MICHAEL McDowell Professor of Mjsic Associate professor. Roxie Hagopian, as- sistant professor John Adams, and Isabel Bryan, instructor, form a little trio. Not pictured: instructors Lillian Gilbreath and Irene Harris and assistant professor Ray- mond Martin. 27

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FACULTY History and Political Science The aim of the history and political science department is the enlightenment of the student as a conscientious citizen, with a background of knowledge of the past for a more comprehen- sive interpretation of issues today. Courses include all phases of present and past national and world events. CATHERINE STRATEMAN SIMS Associate Professor of History and Political Sc In the absence of Professor Walter Brownlow Posey who has been teaching abroad this past year, the department had the services of Joseph O. Baylen, author of John Maunsell, a biography of King Henry Ill ' s clerk. Mr. Baylen returned to the States early last fall from a year in Europe and North Africa, where he was professor of history with the University of Maryland ' s Eu- ropean program. Since Mr. Posey ' s absence, Catherine Sims has been acting as head of the department. She is also a member of the committee which selects the Fullbright scholarship recipients.

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WALLACE McPHERSON ALSTON Professor of Philosophy FACULTY: PHILOSOPHY C. Benton Kline, assistant professor, as he lecturi to his class. The philosophy department offers the student opportunity for mental stimulation and encourages the development of reasoning concerning the facts and principles of reality and human nature. Courses elected in this department are re- warding experiences. PHYSICAL EDUCATION JANET ALEXANDER Professor of Physical Education e professor Llewelyn Wilburn, assistant pro- tarriette Lapp, and instructors Patricia Ann nd Eugenie Louise Dozier plan spring quarter activities. The physical education department strives to aid every student to achieve the Agnes Scott ideal of physical well- being. The great variety of courses which range from health lectures to dancing instruction, offer an interest for each individual.