Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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Throughout her years at Agnes Scott a woman participates in many special events and cere- monies. Events like Black Cat, Soph- omore Parents Weekend, and Junior Jaunt leave students with wonderful memories, but few events are so poi- gnant as Senior Investiture, a cere- mony which signifies the official ap- pointment as a senior and the beginning of the end of the college career. On September 26, 1987 President Ruth Schmidt conducted the ninety- ninth Investiture after a formal pro- cession and prayer. President Schmidt spoke of the evolution of the ceremony from a private one with only the seniors and the presi- dent present to a fully public one. Before the ceremony changed there was intense class rivalry as the jun- iors attempted to steal the seniors ' mortar boards. Also noted was the fact that for the second year Investiture was being held in conjuction with the Alumnae Leadership Conference so that sen- iors and former students could get to know each other. Tracy McMahon, Class President, then introduced Dr. Ayse Garden who gave the key note address. Dr. Garden, Assoc. Professor of Psychology and an A.S.G. gradu- ate, spoke on the Teacher-Student Connection. She reported that her findings indicated a very positive and strong relationship between stu- dents and faculty at A.S.G. After the speech, capping began with Dean Hall officially placing the mortar board on the head. One senior re- marked that this time of exultation seemed to increase class unity and spirit.