r^v 1 S^Pfe^v ' : >«, I. 'I ! MroiffliwiM^wraffiKiaaawftiva^^ WM jm? m -v-'.$t\ J$&% j #* ¥ ?*&* ,«*WS :• < ** «> %tfir v ri^'Ht Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from Lyrasis Members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/silhouette195800agne 1958 silhouette published by the students i& &~. ' ll l£4 M j*/0** '* * 4 " ' : : u4 ldl& Ji^ if g <3aj*ftfa> :~*-~. n %* ft! %r . 4 r4 $ Dedication .... 6 Features 16 Organizations . 52 Athletics 78 Faculty 90 Classes Advertising . sfe 1958 Silhouette Dedication Mr. P. J. Rogers Auctioning cakes for student charity drives is frequently the job of Mr. Rogers. Mr. P. J. Rogers is the man behind the scenes at Agnes Scott. As Business Manager of the College, he has a tremendous task in the practical, everyday job of keeping the college going. It is his place to supervise the maintenance, the budget, the buying of equipment, and all repairwork of the school. Add to these the many miscellaneous jobs which fall to him daily, and it is indeed amazing to note the com- petency, swiftness, and effectiveness with which he works. Despite the fact that every student uses his services everyday, we are often unaware of the vital part which he plays in making our life more com- fortable and happy. There are other things which anyone who has contact with Mr. Rogers is immediately aware of. Those things are his wonderful personality, his sin- cere friendliness toward every student, and his cooperative willingness to help in any situation. No matter how small the job, from buying paper to mov- ing furniture, he receives you with a smile, listens to you attentively, and then immediately takes steps to grant the favor you ask. He plans a cabin con- struction, hangs a backdrop, or has risers moved, all with equal promptness and enthusiasm. He never seems to lose his temper, his patience, or . amaz- ingly enough . the millions of notes he writes him- Mr. Rogers specializes in fried chicken picnics. self of "things to do." His capability has almost reached legendary proportions : only half-laughingly Mr. Rogers and his five children. students tell of the noisy pigeon which suddenly dis- appeared after a late sleeper complained to Mr. Rogers. It is to recognize the thankless job he executes so efficientlv, and to express our appreciation for his friendship, that this, the 1958 SILHOUETTE is dedicated to Mr. P. J. Rogers. Agnes Scott College The Silhouette 1958 Agnes Scott College portfolio Agnes Scott is not just the name of a school . Agnes Scott is the six hundred girls who call it their school. Being so close to college life . inextricably a part of our school . perhaps our devotion and gratitude do not always find overt expression, but they are there. Relaxing in the sun . wearied from studying . laughing with friends in happy moments . there is just the subconscious feeling of belonging. But there are other moments when the significance of this place and these years are not lost to the joy and immediacy of youth . walking under a starry heaven at night . hearing songs straight from the heart at Black Cat . emerging from the library on a winter night after hard-spent hours and looking with satisfaction to the lights ahead . then suddenly, you are aware, and the moment is a wonderful one . A few candid glimpses of life at the College are but meager representatives, for school experiences are as varied as the scenes of life itself. There are sobering moments . when you suddenly realize how very small you are in a very large world . when you are lonesome in a crowd, or, all alone, with bowed head, you know you are never truly alone . when you struggle through endless pages and realize that everything worth having has a high price. Often pent-up energy finds release in moments of intense excitement and spontaneous hilarity. The fun of sharing and togetherness is shown in many ways. - 4 v; , So familiar and routine, yet so much a part of the College, are the bored expressions during a long chapel on a spring day . the hazardous dash to the mail room in the morning . sharing a cigarette and a four club bid in the Hub ... a boy and his date slowly strolling back to the dorm to say good night. Each moment has a different memory . each girl gives it a different meaning . yet somewhere within them all, in some mysterious way, lies the essence of Agnes Scott. The Silhouette 1958 p .l^l l > II»)»i J(lW i lWtWIW IMIWt iW. * t * MISS CARRIE SCANDRETT Dean of Students DR. WALLACE McPHERSON ALSTON President MR. C. BENTON KLINE Dean of Faculty features Orientation Of A Freshman Junior Sponsors and Sophomore Helpers form a welcoming committee on the steps of Main. Fall. A sleeping campus came suddenly to life as the old students returned to greet the new. With the arrival of the first freshman, Orientation was no longer merely a careful plan, but an actuality. Excitement and an air of general confusion characterized the first days for the freshmen—new places, new faces, new rules, new ideals. But during the busy hours of unpacking, exchanging names, selecting courses, Agnes Scott became, for them, a reality. There was time, they found, to determine the essence ... to separate the important from the trivial . .. the valuable from the invaluable. In the warm, friendly atmosphere, the new girls became welcome members of the college community. They were learning a new way of life . one caught the spirit of sharing . friendships were con- tagious . honor was no longer a handbook phrase, but an accepted ideal. In the late summer, new students had received their first introduction to Agnes Scott. Fat, informa- tive letters from a junior and a sophomore reached each freshman: "I'm your Junior Sponsor . and bring plenty of cotton dresses . you'll love Agnes Scott ... I simply can't wait to meet you!" And these Junior Sponsors and Sophomore Helpers were on hand that first exciting day, helping to carry suitcases, make beds, and get their sponsorees through lines. Unloading the car requires everybody's help. ?" "I wonder which one is my Junior Sponsor . Agnes Scott College ! Home for a Year p i Our freshman opens the door to her new home, possibly at the top of three steep flights of stairs. It is, at first glance, a strange confusion of unmade beds, dressers in mid-floor, unplugged lamps. Once clothes are in the closet, it begins to look more familiar. Add spreads, curtains, a few gay- pillows and a roommate and—it's home The Courses Committee is met, placement tests are taken, and then at last to the book-store. After getting settled room-wise, the freshmen, aided by their Sponsors and Sophomore Helpers, registered, stood in endless lines for conferences and schedules, and bought numerous books. They met Agnes Scott's President, Dr. Alston, and the Dean of Students, Miss Scandrett, and found them eager to be helpful. Party time ! The various classes and organiza- tions honored the freshmen with fun, food and fellowship. Getting acquainted games proved the world was really a small place, as many common acquaintances were discovered. Orientation was climaxed with a dance for Agnes Scott and Geor- gia Tech freshmen. A picnic supper on the hockey field came first—then dancing under the stars with Buttrick Drive as the ballroom. As Orientation formally ended, the new stu- dents knew they belonged to Agnes Scott, and most certainly Agnes Scott belonged to them. Miss Scandrett remembers each freshman's name, and quickly makes her feel at ease. Three things each girl learns to rely on: Dr. Alston's friendship, the bulletin board, and the mail room. : «- A formal and official wel- come is extended to the .** freshmen at the Faculty Reception. *-S=V> During registration, even the floor feels good after hours of standing in line. Hat and gloves are pre- scribed attire for the tea in the Alumnae House. Freshmen make up skits of their own at one of the parties. A senior plays "Pogo" at the Christian Association skit. Finally, a time to pause and reflect on the colonnade. The rush is over . the welcome feeling expands into a wonderful sense of belonging. The Silhouette 1958 — Drum beats and class cheer- leaders keep the spirit high. Black Cat Black Cat Day is, traditionally, the campus-wide day of fun to welcome the freshmen, and a happy day it was! In the late afternoon, bermuda-clad Scotties marched class by class into the dining hall. A picnic supper was enjoyed, accom- panied by high-spirited singing and cheering. The untimely rain, forcing the cancellation of the competitive games, did little to daunt enthusiasm. The weeks of preparation showed as the evening pro- gram began in the gym. The freshmen marched in first, wearing their class colors of yellow and white. The other classes followed and the gym echoed with pep songs' and cheers. A sudden silence, a brief introduction, then each class in turn presented its carefully written, secretly re- hearsed, contest song. Music was the theme of the skits: the seniors chose classical music, the juniors, jazz, and the sophomores, country music. It was up to the Freshman Cat to decide which was best. A chorus of black cats began the spectacle a Cat from each class proclaimed the merits of his particular brand of music followed by a skit to further prove his point. The Freshman Cat's decision was all were needed to work together for harmony. The Freshman Talent Show left the audeince laughing.