Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Division of LUCILE Q. AGNEW, A.B., Fuiman University, M.A., Duke University, teaches Speech and Writing, Modern Literature and American Literature. One of Mrs. Agnew ' s many inter- ests is organizing an active writers group on the Oglethorpe campus. ARTHUR BIELER, B.A., New York University, M.A., Mid- dlebury University, Docteur de TUniversite, Sorbonne, Paris, teaches Beginning French, Intermediate French, History of the French Language, Nineteenth Century French Literature, and Beginning German. When he is not infusing the spirit of language into his students, Dr. Beiler enjoys playing tennis and traveling in many countries of the world. WENDELL H. BROWN, B.S., College of Puget Sound, M.A., Columbia University, with studies at the University of Paris, teaches the Sophomore sequence in Human Understanding, History of the Language, Understanding Poetry, and Speech and Writing. He is the advisor to the Players. Mr. Brown enjoys growing grapes and making wine. RALPH L. CARNES, B.A., Emory University; M.A., Emoiy University, teaches Ethics, Introduction to Philosophy, Phi- losophy of Religion, Epistemology, History of Philosophy, and Humanities. Mr. Carnes is a member of the Georgia Philosophical Society and the Atlanta Astronomy Club. In addition to his skill with the Spanish guitar, he is interested in painting, flying, astronomy and electronics. At present Mr. Carnes is working on his Ph.D. at Emory University. 20

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DONALD C. AGNEW, A.B. Park College, 1929. M.A. Duke University, 1932, Ph.D. Duke University, 1936, is the President of Oglethorpe University. He has served in this capacity since 1957. Dr. Agnew, in addi- tion to his many duties with the University, is a member of the Southern Society of Philosophy and Psychology. He is chairman of the Council of Presidents, University Center in Georgia, and also of the Board of Directors, Atlanta Chapter, American Association for the United Na- tions. He is Vice President of the Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges and on the Executive Committee, Commission on Colleges, Southern of Colleges and Schools. 19

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Human Understanding WILLIAM H. COHEN, B.A., University of Florida; M.A., University of Florida, teaches Freshman English and the Sophomore sequence in the Division of Human Understand- ing. A member of the curriculum and lihraiy Committees, Mr. Cohen also is advisor to the Literary Magazine. A col- lection of his poems has been published under the title, A House In The CountiT- i ELAINE G. DANCY, A.B., The University of South Caro- lina; M.A., The University of South Carolina, teaches classes in Speech and Writing and English Literature. She is inter- ested in music and has directed several church choirs. Mrs. Dancy enjoys gardening and her garden club activities. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. HARRY DOBSON, Institute of Musical Arts, N.Y., Study Berlin, Fontainebleau, London, teaches Music Drama, m Music and Western Civilization, History of Opera, History of the Symphony, Music of Spain, and Wagner. CHARLYN B. HARPER, B.C.S., Georgia State, teaches In- troduction to Philosophy. She has attended New York Univer- sity and is now attending Emory University. In addition to teaching classes at Oglethorpe and going to school herself. Mrs. Harper finds time to read for relaxation. 21