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Cyclops 1954 1 ARCHIVES U428 C9 1954c. For Reference NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THIS ROOM f »:-«i«r/J •! «s;?*!'.#>^'*^'*\'l ' ff :%f5iv '-*if ..ff---' i tm r IT ^""" " i^" ^ ^ i^MM 7^, 1954 ' ' ^ CYCLOPS ^.A O 1 m fi E~. ;^ Mrs. J. C. SiRMONS DEDICATION Because of her understanding, patience, and sympathy for all of us, we wish to express our love and appreciation to Mrs. John C. Sirmons. Those who have been privileged to sit in "Ma" Sirmons' English classes will long remember her unique manner of reading the classics. To one who is very dear to the heart of each cadet and co-ed at North Georgia College, we gratefully dedicate our 1954 Cyclops. The New Men's Dormitory The New Men's Dormitory has yet to receive its name. It is now under construction and should he completed in the near future. The blue prints call for two wings of the latest modern architecture. Upon its completion, it will be one of the prettiest struc- tures on the campus. Price Memorial Hall Price Memorial Hall, which stands on the founda- tions of the old Government Mint, is named in honor of the founder of North Georgia College, William C. Price. This historic building contains classrooms, fac- ulty offices, the Bookstore and the ever-popular Can- teen. The Gym The scene of various athletic and social activities is the college gym. This is an important center of college life, since most social functions are held there —including dances and basketball games. The Library The College Library, centrally located on the cam- pus, contains 2 5,000 volumes of refined reading ma- terial for the use of the students. It is headed by two capable librarians and several student assistants. The Business Administration Btiilding The B.A. Building daily serves many of the stu- dents at N.G.C. The two-story building, well equipped with office machines and typewriters, has its setting across from the Academic Building. Many students gather here daily to attend the various B.A. classes. Academic Building The Academic Building, stately and tall on the col- lege hill, is a historic building on the campus. Its present duty is to accommodate the administrative offices of the institution as well as classrooms. Dining Hall The favorite meeting .ind eating place of the cam- pus is the college dining hall and auditorium. The cafeteria, which is headed by Miss Louise Todd, dieti- tian, serves delicious meals daily. The auditorium, constituting the second floor of the building, pro- vides a meeting place for movies, chapel, religious services and other entertainments. Letvis Hall Lewis Hall, named in honor of North Georgia Col- lege's first president, Mr. David Lewis, and his daugh- ter, Willy, who was incidentally the first female graduate, is the most recent addition to the campus buildings. This beautiful structure is perhaps the most popular building on the campus; for somehow the cadets of North Georgia seem to find their way, rain or shine, to see their "favorite gals"! Home Economics Building The Home Economics Building, a large two-story buildmg, contains adequate kitchens, laboratories and social rooms. It is equipped throughout with new and modern kitchens and laboratory furniture. Further- more, it serves as an adventure to many "prospective housewives," who are here to learn the difficult task of being good homcmakers. The Barracks The Bnrr.icks. linving been recently rcniodernized and painted, is one of the oldest dormitories on the cimpus. This large structure is equipped throughout with all modern conveniences and house Able and Dog Company. The Band House The oldest campus dormitory for men is the Band House. This building conveniently faces the front of the campus. We are often serenaded by the talented members of the band when they entertam us by play- ing their instruments from their front porch. The Military Building The Military Building, a gift of the Federal Works Agency, accommodates the Military Department. It not only contains classrooms and an auditorium, but also offices for the military personnel. Sanford Hall Sanford Hall, the abode of "Charlie" Co., is con- veniently situated in the center of the campus. It is a comfortable haven of rest for the weary student at the end of a long and hard day of college activities. Science Building One of the most beautiful buildings on the campus is the Science Hall, a three-story, fireproof, brick and concrete building. The Science Hall accommodates the departments of biology, chemistry and physics. Baylies Hall Barnes Hall, which is named in appreciation of the continuing services of Professor John C. Barnes, is one of the newer and better dormitories on the cam- pus. The three-story residence hall houses the Bat- talion Staff, Baker Company and the Fenster Lounge. ADMH^ISTRAtlGN ^A^T> FACULTY^ f f • » » t » M PRESIDENT MERRITT E. HOAG Administration /'•""" Com f 1 Mattie Craig Bookstore r Ella Ray Oakes Asst. Rcg/sfrar Secretary J. W. Phillips Mary Garrett Bookkeeper Assistant Dietitian Jack Roberts Mrs. S. "Lu-Lu" Bryan Canteen Manager Assistant in Canteen Mrs. Ola Brown Assistant in Canteen John Durham Anthony Associate Professor of Biology Transylvania University, B.S.; Emory University, A.M.; graduate study. University of Kentucky. W. Desmond Booth Assistant Professor of English Georgia State College for Men, B.S.; Emory Univer- sity, A.M.; graduate study, University of North Carolina, University of Michigan. FAC Marian P. Bouffard Assistant Professor of Education Florida State College for Women, A.B.; George Pea- body College for Teachers, A.M.; graduate study. University of Georgia, Ohio State University. Robert H. Belcher Assciate Professor of Chemistry Georgia State College for Men, B.S.; University of North Carolina, M.S.; graduate study, University of North Carolina. Walter J. Carpenter Assistant Professor of Mathematics Western Carolina College, B.S.; University of North Carolina, A.M. Dorothy Brown Associate Professor of English University of Alabama, A.B., A.M.; University of Colorado,, Ph.D. LTY T. Conn Bryan Professor of Social Science Duke University, A.B.; University of North Caro- lina, A.M.; Duke University, Ph.D. CaMILLUS J. DiSMUKES Professor of Modern Langtiages Birmingham Southern, A.B.; University of North Carolina, A.M.; Laual University, Ph.D. Gabriel H. Engerrand Associate Professor of Modern Languages Texas Technological College, A.B.; State University of Iowa, A.M., Ph.D. ^^»7^^^g El Bessie Lee Freeman Associii/c Profcssvr of Home Economics Oklahoma Central State, B.S.; Oklahoma A.&M., M.S. Lorimer B. Freeman Associate Professor of Business Achninistration University of Georgia, B.S.C.; M.S.C.; graduate study. Northwestern University, Harvard University, New York University. Susie M. Harris Librarian Piedmont College, A.B.; George Peabody College for Teachers, B.S. in L.S., M.S. in L.S. Orvill R. Hause Assistant Professor of Physical Education University of Alabama, B.S., A.M.; graduate study, University of Alabama, George Peabody College for Teachers. Mary E. Hood Assistant Librarian Piedmont College, A.B.; George Peabody College for Teachers, B.S. in L.S. Newton Oakes Professor of Business Adunnis/rafiou University of Kentucky, B.S., A.M.; graduate study, University of Kentucky. Marvin E. Patterson Instructor in Biology North Georgia College, B.S. Ulysses G. Matherly Assistant Professor of Physical Education Wittenberg College, B.S.; University of Florida, M.P.H.; graduate study, Columbia University. James C. Kidd Assistant Professor of History Erskine College, A.B.; University of South Carolina, A.M.; graduate study. University of South Carolina. Stephen M. Huntley Associate Professor of Modern Languages University of South Carolina, A.B., A.M.; University of Toulouse, Ph.D. John C. Simms Professor of Chemistry Millsaps College, B.S.; Vanderbilt University, M.S. Western Reserve University, Ph.D. Tommy F. Sattjlriield Assistant Professor of Business Administration North Georgia College, B.S.; University of Tennessee, A.M. EWELL G. PiGG Associate Professor of Physics Central Missouri Teachers College, B.S.; George Pea- body College for Teachers, A.M.; graduate study, University of Colorado. John T. Simpson, Jr. Associate Professor of English Mississippi State College, B.S.; George Peabody Col- lege for Teachers, A.M.; graduate study, George Pea- body College for Teachers, Columbia University. William P. Roberts Assistant Professor of Social Scioice Emory University, A.B.; University of North Caro- lina, A.M., Ph.D. Roger G. Williams, Jr. Assistant Professor of Physical Education University of North Carolina, A.B., A.M . Janet Wells Assistant Professor of Physical Education Florida State University, B.S.; University of Florida, M.Ed. FAC Lambuth R. Towson Associate Professor of Mathematics Emory University, B.S.; University of Georgia, A.M..; graduate study. University of Chicago, University of North Carolina. Charles M. Yager Associate Professor of Physics University of Maryland, B.S. in M.E.; Duke Uni- versity, M.Ed. Orby Southard Professor of Education Arkansas State Teachers College, B.S.; Universty of Arkansas, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. C. E. Stevenson Associate Professor of Education and Psyclxilogy Oglethorpe University, A.B.; George Peabody Col- lege for Teachers, A.M.; graduate study. University of Georgia, Duke University. ESTELLA M. SlRMONS Assistant Professor of English LaGrangc College; Emory University; Georgia State College, B.S. in Ed. JLTY Marion C. Wight Associate Professor of Mathematics Mississippi Southern College, B.S.; Vanderbilt Uni- versity, A.M.; graduate study, Louisiana State Uni- versity, Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Will D. Young Associate Professor of Social Science Cumberland University, A.B., A.M.; graduate study. University of Chicago, George Peabody College for Teachers. - IN MEMORIAM -^ DEAN J. C. SIRMONS READ IN ASSEMBLY OCTOBER 1, 1953 in has passed away at North Georgia College which leaves a lo ely place on our npus.
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