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Collection:: Agnes Scott College, McCain Library collections in the Internet Archive
Title:: Silhouette (1990)
Creator:: Agnes Scott College
Publisher:: Agnes Scott College
Date of Original:: 1990
Subject:: Agnes Scott College--Students--Yearbooks
College yearbooks--Georgia--Decatur
College students--Georgia--Decatur--Social life and customs
Agnes Scott College--History
Women's colleges--Georgia--Decatur
Women--Education--Georgia--Decatur
Location:: United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
Medium:: school yearbooks
Type:: Text
Format:: application/pdf
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Description:: Agnes Scott College yearbook of 1990.
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Metadata URL:: https://archive.org/details/silhouette199087agne
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Language:: eng
Holding Institution:: McCain Library
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Administration & Staff

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Classes

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Fine Arts

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Athletics

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AGNES
SCOTT

Decatur, Georgia 30030 Volume 87

1990

A 9{ezv Century,
A (Different (Decade,
(But Still Scotties . . . .

The 1989-90 academic year, as expected, has been an active
transition year at Agnes Scott College. In numerical /calendar
digits alone, the year stands out as one of significance.
/ q r\ marks the 100th Anniversary of the College; it allows us to

07 celebrate Agnes Scott's strengths and successes, while
reflecting upon the endeavors and struggles which brought the
College to this point in its growth. Tradition plays a large role
here; it shows us where we have been, and directs us toward the
future.
I C\C\ brings us to the doorway of a new decade. And, while we

Z/VJ tidy up the unfinished business of the 80' s, we look to the
tasks before us in the next ten years, the next century . . . and direct
ourselves and our energy toward a better understanding of the
people with which we share this planet we call "Earth."

Our understanding of this world is directly influenced by our
education, experiences, and exposure to life while here at Agnes
Scott. We are "Scotties," whether we're playing pranks at Black
Cat, collecting cans for recycling, or studying in the library for
graduate school entrance exams.

The article which runs throughout this opening section was
written by Interim Dean of the College Catherine Sims. Her
account of Agnes Scott over approximately the last 50 years is an
insightful, personal one which gives life to the inevitable philo-
sophical and physical changes which come with time and have
helped make Agnes Scott and its Scotties what they are today.

istinguished writer Maya
Angelou had been invited to
address the final Centennial
Convocation on September 22, 1989. On the
afternoon of September 21, the speaker sent
word that travel problems would prevent
her filling the engagement. On the evening
of the 21st, the President asked me if I would
speak briefly at the Convocation. That I
would consider doing so is one of the bene-
fits of a liberal arts education. It helps you
learn how to do what passes for thinking
while on your feet. I give the credit to those
class discussions in which we had to partici-
pate, those essay questions we had to answer
when we hadn't quite finished the assign-
ments.

"That I would consider [speaking

at convocation] is one of the

benefits of a liberal arts education.

It helps you learn to do what passes

for thinking while on your feet."

As I stood at the lectern, it came to me that
the only reason for me being there was that
Ihavebeenarounda longtime. My appoint-
ment as Interim Dean of the College was the
fourth time I had been on the payroll. On
three previous occasions I had been a mem-
ber of the teaching faculty, once for about
twenty years. Clearly I was a re-tread, but a
re-tread rollingalongquitehappilyand very
glad to be inthese familiar surroundings. In
fact, as I walk from building to building. . . I
feel as if I have never left.

Continued on page 4

A 9{ezu Century . . .

^ n the large, impressive desk
^S ^r intheOfficeoftheDeanthere
is an impressive telephone.
There are 47 buttons to push, and I have
had considerable difficulty in making full
use of them. This reminds me of the time
when there were no telephones in faculty
offices. . . . There may have been a pay
telephone which faculty could use if they
had the correct change.

We did not, as 1 remember it, feel our-
selves mistreated. Our offices were very
plainly furnished. Some of us shared them
with others. There were no computers, no
word processors. We made our own tests
and examinations .... and if your class
were small, you simply wrote the [test]
questions on the blackboard.

Why all this deprivation? Because the
College was poor. It was a case of plain

livingand high thinking lused tocome

out from Atlanta on the trolley The fare

was five cents. . . .

We faculty complained a good deal
because we couldn't haveall the new books
we felt the library should be buying. We
complained because (those of us teaching
on the library side of Buttrick) the grounds
crew always seemed to be cutting grass
right under the windows of 102 and 103
and 105. . . .

"Why all this deprivation?

Because the College was poor.

It was a case of plain living and

high thinking. . . ."

One reason we did not complain much,
except about books for the library, was that
no one around us seemed to living in luxu-
rious conditions. Dean Stukes had a very
small office, and if he had a secretary, I can-
not remember her. President McCain had
a secretary, but she carried out many du-
ties, and he typed a great deal of his own
mail. . . .

Poor we might have been, but anything
needed for the teaching program, anything
which was available in those simpler days,

and which theCollegecould find the money
to pay for, was available. For our current
events talks during the [World War II]
years, in the weekly convocations, Dr.
McCain bought a fine, very large map and
a stand to hold it. A student, with a wand,
pointed out the places which were dis-
cussed in the talks. She wasn't the world's
best geographer, but sooner or later she
would find the place which was mentioned.

I recall that the College received a gen-
erous gift from the John Bulow Campbell
Foundation to fill some gaps in our library

collection And the foundation paid for

two large, plastic relief maps, one of Eu-
rope, the other of the United States The

map of the United States was extensively
used by Walter Posey, Professor of His-
tory. . . . |Once] he put the map on a very
large table, poured a cup of water on it
somewhere up near the Canadian border,
and we watched the water trickle down,
through little streams, into mighty rivers,
and the water drained into the Gulf of
Mexico.

Continued on page 6

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CENTBUNfALCaBRATION

ow that I am back again, I see
many changes but I don't
always notice them until some-
one says something about the Faculty Club.
"It's in the Old Infirmary." "What do you
mean," I say, "the OLD Infirmary. That's the
new Infirmary."

I remember when it was being condu-
cted, the gift of a very generous donor, Mrs.
Frances Winship Walters. She wanted it to
be elegant as well as practical. Dr. McCain,
who understood well that it is one thing to
make a friend who will give you a building,
but equally important to keep the friend
(who may well be persuaded to give another
building), wanted to let her see the building
as the exterior construction was completed
and work had begun in the interior. But . . .
. the lot lay low and the site was a muddy
mess. Mrs. Walters couldn't get near it.

This worried Dr. McCain. I remember
him telling me about it, and he said, "It
would break your heart to see the old furni-
ture from the old infirmary which we are
going to have to move in there." I take credit
for giving him one piece of advice which
worked well. 'Take Mrs. Walters into the
old building and let her sec the iron beds and
the beat-up chairs and tables." He did so,
and the result was that we had the most
elegantly and luxuriously furnished college
infirmary in the country . . ..

"Points of dispute between

administrators and students

[of the 40' s and 50' s] turned on

relatively simple matters . . .

like wearing stockings."

I remember the students of the 40"s and
50's very well. Those were the classes which
I taught, some of them from freshman
through senior year. I see many of them
rather often ... all around the Atlanta area
where I live. I remember them as wearing
skirts and blouses and saddle oxfords. They

always looked neat they made the best of

themselves. Points of dispute between
administrators and students turned on rela-
tively simple matters (as I see it now), like
wearing stockings. The Dean of Students
thought stockings essential for classrooms
and the dining room. The students eventu-
ally won the argument when stockings be-
came difficult to get and expensive. . . .

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1990

A (Slew Century,
A (Different (Decade;
(But Still Scotties . . . .

n the long period covered by
my lives at Agnes Scott, there
are two Presidents whom I re-
member well, who stand out. One was James
Ross McCain, who presided over a very poor
college. But he saw to it that we always had
everything in reason that was needed for the
teaching program. What we had would be
peanuts to the present faculty, but was the
best that could be given then, and the
President's effort was to ensure the highest
quality for the educational program. He
never pressed for research, though he was
always gracious in recognizing those who
found the time for research; what he wanted
was the best teaching of which we were ca-
pable. Never was there any pressure, any
even slight evidence, of an effort to control
our work. Our duty was to be professionally
competent, professionally responsible, pro-
fessionally fair, and to present the disci-
plines in which we worked in the context of
academic freedom.

Wallace Alston was President when the
College received the first very large bequest
(from the estate of Mrs. Frances Winship
Walters) and he therefore had fewer finan-
cial concerns than had Dr. McCain. He could
pay better salaries, be more generous in grants

to attend professional meetings. I think we
even got a few telephones and the library
budget was larger. But he also had to deal
with a time of changing relations within the
College. The faculty were much more asser-
tive, the students much less acquiescent. Nor
was it, the 60"s especially, a very happy
period in our country. The murder of Presi-
dent Kennedy, the morass in Southeast Asia
. . . were reflected in student attitudes. Not
only were they questioning the policies of
the Washington government, they were re-
sisting what they felt to be unreasonable,
anachronistic policies on the campus, espe-
cially in the residence halls.

"[President Alston] had to deal

with a time of changing relations

within the College. The faculty

were much more assertive, the

students much less acquiescent."

I happened to be here in the 75th anniver-
sary year, on a fleeting visit I remember

that a group of students wanted to have a
non-credit course on Vietnam. We met twice
a week in the late afternoon for some weeks.
... I stood in front of the group, but the

students did the talking. The faculty were
restive enough to respond immediately when
it was suggested that we needed a chapter of
the American Association of University
Professors. So far as I know, there never had
been [a chapter of the A.A.U.P.] at Agnes
Scott. Students pressed very hard for liber-
alization of the social rules, such as male
visitors in the dormitories, beer and wine on
the campus, greatly relaxed hours for return
to the campus at night. It was not an easy
time for President Alston, a wise man, a
generous man, and a man of peace.

It was Wallace Alston's special contribu-
tion to the College to work to heal the divi-
sions, to make of what was a divided campus
a cooperating community. For the faculty,
there was a more generous retirement plan,
there were sabbatical leaves. Late in his
presidency ... he faced with patience and
courage the divisions within the community
over the war in Southeast Asia. There were
several weeks in 1970 when it was hard to
keep the educational program going. A
mobile and restless student generation tested
the patience of all. By the beginning of the
70's President Alston was worn out, and so
was the campus.

Continued on page 17

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he 90's will be a time of expanding awareness of the world
around us, even as the Earth "shrinks" through continuing,
extensive technological advances in communications. In
such times, it is wise to look around us and see this world we
share - and learn from each other what knowledge and
experience we each have to offer for the common good.

gnes Scott is rich in international cultural opportunities, whether through participation in Chimo or
visiting performers from other lands. African- American (and other) students may share their heritage
and seek open forum on the issue of racial equality by participating in Witkaze. Other special interest
groups, such as Students for Feminist Awareness, have found a voice for their particular interests and
goals through special campus-wide convocations, as well as off-campus functions.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

DAY

. . . to Spur

1990

"Campuses consume large
amounts of energy and resources

while generating alarming
amounts of waste."

Environmental Awareness"

By Talin Keyfer

Earth Day is a national grassroots
movement to focus public and press
atention on the country's environ-
mental problems.

On April 22, millions of people
around the world will join together in
a demonstration of concern for the
environment. Campus coalitions will
play a crucial role.

Campuses consume large amounts
of energy and resources while generat-
ing alarming amounts of waste. In
conjunction with the UCLA Compre-
hensive Project Group, Earth Day 1990
has launched an environmental audit
program to evaluate the environ-
mental practices of colleges and
universities around the country.

Agnes Scott's student committment
for Earth Day 1990 will be examining
administrative policies pertaining to
solid and hazardous waste, pesticide
use, air and water pollution, and
energy and water conservation.

The single most important objective
for this twentieth anniversary celebra-
tion is a worldwide public demonstra-
tion so overwhelming that it forces the
political leadership of the world to join
in a monumental cooperative effort to
stop the deterioration of the planet
and begin its restoration.

The restoration of our planet
requires the immediate attention of
every individual. Scientists have
already detected a one degree Fahren-
heit temperature increase, which may
be the result of the greenhouse effect.

Greenhouse gases act in a fashion
similar to the windshield of a car
parked in the sun, allowing light
energy to pass through, but then
trapping the re-emitted heat. The
greenhouse effect occurs naturally,
and without it the Earth would be ice-
covered and uninhabitable.

However, over the past century,
human practices have led to an
increased buildup of greenhouse gases
(carbon dioxide, methane, chlo-
roflourocarbons, nitrous oxide, and
gases that create tropospheric ozone).

As global temperatures rise, life on
Earth will face a series of potentially
disastrous threats. Precipitation will
decrease in some areas, leading to
crop failure and expanding deserts.
Elsewhere, rainfall will increase,
causing floods and erosion.

Changes in habitat could lead to
mass extinction of plants and animals
that are unable to migrate to more
compatible climates. Sea levels will
rise, flooding coastal areas and
causing salt water intrusion into
coastal aquifers.

Former Senator Gaylord Nelson, co-
chair of Earth Day 1990 and renowned
as the "father" of the first Earth Day,
says, "The Cold War is over. It is time
to stop the arms race and begin the
race to save the planet."

Earth Day 1990 [was] recently ap-
proved as a student committee of Rep
Council ....

-from The Profile, March 9, 1990

Semester break brought several
Scott students the opportunity to
travel as part of the Global Aware-
ness program. While experiencing
other cultures firsthand, they were
able to expand their awareness of
the differences between - and
similarities shared by - people of
other cultures throughout the
world

January 7, 1990: Hong Kong

- by Kristin Lemmerman

What a busy day we've had! Today was the first day of Barbie's
and my home stay in Hong Kong and our family kept us busy all day
long. Simon Lo, the father, met us at the Empress at 10 o'clock this
morning and we took a taxi to his apartment in Kowloon Bay - he
live on the 22nd floor of Building U (preceded by A through T, of
course, and followed by V. . .) with his wife Maria Chen and their
seven-month-old baby, who hasn't been given an English name yet.

We showed them our scrapbooks that we'd put toether back at
home - fortunately they both speak English really well, so they
could understand most of it. Some people are in homes where the
people speak almost noEanglish. And of course we don't know any
Cantonese. We were very fortunate, I think, because we'll be able to
learn more from our family since we can understand them easily.

After we finished that, they took us out to lunch in the mall of their
apartment complex. Maria says that in Hong Kong almost nobody
eats at home on Sunday because it's the only day most people get off.
The line at the restaurant was long, and we'd had to take a new
number because we'd been late for our first one, but nobody seemed
to mind the wait. Outside, like inside, people were standing around
and talking and reading the newspaper.

It seemed strange to be watching people with the business section
folded up next to their teacup - but then, a lot of things that are rude
to us are common table manners to Hong Kong Chinese. For

GLOBAL AWARB^ ESS GLOBAL AWARENESS GLOBAL AWARENESS GLOBAL

example, however you can get food to your
mouth is the proper way to eat it; after
everybody's chopsticks are scalded in a cup
of hot tea, each person uses their own chop-
sticks to get food out of the common dish. If
you come across a bad piece of food while
you're chewing, out it goes and onto the
saucer of your rice bowl. Things get a little
messy.

After lunch, we went back to Simon and
Maria's apartment and met Simon's best
friend, who Barbie and I have decided to call
"Mr. Mystery Man" (or "MM") because nei-
ther of us could get his name. MM's girl-
friend Winnie was with him; the four natives
discussed what to do with the two of us for
nearly half an hour, while pointing to a map.

Mr. Mystery has a car, a relative rarity in
Hong Kong because housing costa are pro-
hibitively high and wages tend to be rather
low thus the popularity of MTR, Hong
Kong's MARTA, which goes everywhere,
filled to the brim, at great speed . At any rate,
since MM had a car, our options were rela-
tively large. "What do you want to do?" they
asked us.

"What do Hong Kong people usually do
on Sunday afternoons?" we asked back. "We
want to see what you like to do."

Strangely enough, the Hong Kong resi-
dents' favorite pastime is to shop. With great
happiness, Simon, Winnie, and MM grabbed
their camcorder (they had figured out that
Barbie enjoys photography) and took us to
three different camera shops in Mong Kok so
that Barbie could look at lenses for her Christ-
mas camera and they could make a video for
us of our homestay . They also took us to the
Women's Market, where all sorts of clothes
and foods are sold, and to the Fish Street,
where every store sells different kinds of fish
for good luck live, guppy-type fish. Not
fish as food.

After we walked through all of this, we
had a Thai dinner and I got to show off my
long-past Texas origins by being able to
swallow an incredibly hot soup without
burning my tongue off or making myself ill.
Barbie got free chopstick lessons; afterward,
people commended her on how well she
managed the chopsticks. How we wish we
could just get the food to our mouths!

By the end of dinner, it was 10 or 11
o'clock, so we went back to Simon and Maria's
home. Once there, we crawled into bed a
pair of bunks consisting of a solid wood
frame with a three-quarter inch thick mat-
tress. Though we were a little sore when we
woke up, after such a busy day nothing
could keep me from falling asleep!

France

- by Amanda DeWees

Our Global Awareness adventure began
in Angers, a city a few hours away from
Paris. Our two-and-a-half week homestay
gave us the opportunity to become part of a
French family, to live as the French do, to
realize just how much we needed to work on
our vocabulary.

We spent our days enjoying the fascinat-
ing melange of old and new Angers: the
splendid Cathedral St. Maurice, the ancient
chateau, the diverse assortment of muse-
ums, the intoxicating array of pastry shops.
Especially the pastry shops. Angers' muse-
ums offered everything from ancient Greek
pottery and Egyptian sarcophagi to 19th-

century sculpture and ultramodern tapes-
tries. Day trips outside the city let us follow
in the footstaps of historical figures such as
Eleanor of Aquitaine. We also pursued our
individual research and some personal inter-
ests (are French men really better looking
than American men?).

After leaving Angers, we had an all-too-
brief sojourn in Paris. Although winter isn't
the ideal time to visit the City of Light, that
didn't stop us from having a great time.
Most of us managed to visit must-sees like
the Louvre, Notre Dame, and the Latin
Quarter and still have time to do all of our
shopping. Our last night in France we toasted
a fascinating country, a wonderful people,
and an experience we won't soon forget.

AWARBUESS GLOBAL AWARfllESS GLOBAL AWARBUESS GLOBAL AWARBUESS

1990

A 9{ezu Century,
A (Different Decade,

^But Still Scotties . . . .

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new President, Marvin Perry,
came in 1973. I was on the
campus, doing sabbatical sup-
ply teaching in the mid 70" s, and watched
with admiration the beginning of the
renovation[s] and new building which, con-
tinued in the Presidency of Ruth Schmidt,
have made this campus beautiful and func-
tional to a degree it never had been. Now
Agnes Scott is rich in buildings, books,
computers; rich in a highly qualified faculty,
rising enrollment of good to superior stu-
dents; a lively, interesting place, benefiting
from the past but not possessed by it.

"... students above average,

active, concerned about their

responsibilities as citizens,

growing to full adulthood,

not always easily and evenly,

but on their way."

In the 75th year, the fee for tuition, room and
board was $2,125 for the year (not for the
month); now it is $13,685. Among the faculty
and administrative staff on the list for that
year [ 1 964) you will find some familiar names
of people whoare still here Miriam Drucker,
John Tumblin, Sara Ripy, Eloise Herbert,
Kay Manuel, Thomas Hogan, Jack Nelson,
Bertie Bond, Mollie Merrick, Dorothea Mark-
ert, Lillian Newman.

On the Board of Trustees for 1989-90, we
find a Smith, John E. II; Wallace Alston, Jr.;
Scott Candler, Jr.; two Sibleys; a Gellerstedt,
this being "Young Larry" a great-grand-
daughter of Colonel George Washington
Scott, Betty Noble Scott; and on the Emeritus
Board, Alec Gaines; J. Davison Philips; an-
other Smith, this is Hal, father of John; and
Diana Dyer Wilson. Twenty-five years ago,
there was Hal Smith, Chairman of the Board;
Alex Gaines, Vice Chairman; G. Scott Can-
dler, St.; John A. Sibley (father of Horace),
L.L. Gellerstedt, Sr.; Wallace Alston, Sr.; Di-
ana Dyer Wilson; J. Davison Philips.

Of the several ages of Agnes Scott College
of which I have been a very small part, there
are the similarities: a highly qualified fac-
ulty, dedicated to good teaching and schol-
arship, [and] students above average, active,
concerned about their responsibilities as citi-
zens, growing to full adulthood, not always
easily and evenly, but on their way. And
from top to bottom, a commitment to quality
in all aspects of life at Agnes Scott.

The preceeding article was written by
Interim Dean of the College Catherine Sims.

Other Times -- Other Manners
But the essentials remain the same.

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Every year Scott students join to-
gether for fun and games in the form of
Black Cat Week. Partly a tradition de-
signed to "officially" welcome the Fresh-
men into the student body, and partly a
time to blow off Fall semester steam for
members of all the classes, Black Cat
offers many opportunities for the Agnes
Scott community to come together so-
cially to recognize and revitalize College
spirit.

From the first day of Black Cat Week
'89, no one could avoid noticing the
multitude of streamers and signs which
adorned the campus. Mounty leaves,
Jimminy Cricket, and sunglasses were
everywhere.

On Thursday night, a huge bonfire
was held in the ampitheater. The entire
area rang with cheers, chants, and songs
from each class as the competition for
the Black Kitty began. As part of these
festivities, the Freshmen revealed their
mascot - Woodstock.

On Friday afternoon, Black Cat
games, such as the 3-legged race and
water-baloon toss, took over the cam-
pus. That evening, the Junior Produc-
tion took us to the Oscars and Emmy's.
Each class sang its class song and sister
song once again. Finally, the coveted
Black Kitty Award was presented to the
Mighty Mounty Senior class.

The week of festivities ended with a
blast at the Marriott, where Scotties and
their dates danced the night away to the
music of Side by Side.

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Agnes Scott's first 100 years have
brought changes to the College which
invite students to fulfill their needs aca-
demically and recreationally.

Throughout the week, Scotties can be found checking their mail in the

post office, shooting the breeze in the dining hall, toning up in the

weight room, or just hangin out in the quad.

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Studying is done in a variety of places: the library, classrooms, computer
centers, dorm hallways, or - the favorite - in bed.

CAMPUS LIFE

For those people with energy to burn, the Alston Student Center is equipped with a dance studio and
racquetball courts, while the Woodruff Physical Activities Building houses the swimming pool, gym, and
weight room. If relaxation through less physical exertion is in order, the student center offers a TV room,
snack bar, pool and pingpong tables. And, the residence halls are always an excellent choice for a place to

find fun and comraderie.

And, of course, when Spring is in the air, the quad is the perfect place
for catching rays or napping.

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Administration & Staff

Faculty

asses

Organizations

Fine Arts

Athletics

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"The great end of education is,
to discipline rather than to
furnish the mind; to train it to
the use of its own powers,
rather than fill it with the
accumulations of others."

(left to right)

Tan Hille, Special Assistant to the President

Bertie Bond, Administrative Assistant to the President

Carolyn McFarlin, Secretary to the President

Admissions

(left to right)

Seated in swing:

Merry Herron

Jenifer Cooper

Sally Mairs

Standing:

Scott Snead

Faye Noble

Anne Miller

Seated in rocker:
Kay Attaway

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Dean of the College

Dean of Students

Vice President for

. Business & Finance

Vice President for

^Development & Public Affairs

Officers of the College

^ Bonnie B. Johnson,

Vice President for Development
& Public Affairs

4. Terry Lahti,

Director of Admissions

^ Gu6 Hudson,
Dean of Students

a. Catherine Sims (right), Interim Dean of the College with

Sarah Blanshei (left), in-coming Dean of the College for 1990-91

f- Gerald 0. Whittington,
Vice President for
Business & Finance

f Student Activities:

Brenda Jones, Assistant Director
Karen Green, Director

f- Miriam Dunson,
Chaplain

f Career Planning & Placement:
Amy Schmidt, Director
Dot Markert, Secretary
Laurie Grant, Assistant Director

-f- Financial Aid (left to right):

Susan Little, Director* Theresa Sehenuk, Secretary

Helen Shadding, Secretary Teresa Tantillo, Assistant Director

f Health Services:

Mary Lu Christiansen, Nurse Practitioner
Pat Murray, Director

.*. Faculty Services:
Nita Milan, Secretary
Pat Gannon, Manager

-f Alumnae Office:

Cynthia Poe, Hostess - Alumnae House
Lucia Sizemore, Dir. of Alumnae Affairs
Kay Gehman, Coordinator - Alumnae Svcs

a Personnel Services:
Mary Froehlich, Director

I .a. Accounting (left to right):

1 Seated: Karen Roy, Assistant Vice President for Finance Miriam Lyons
Standing: Kate Goodson, Comptroller Janet Gould Susan Hester

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.f. Public Safety:

James Yarbrough, Police Officer* Amy lanier, Supervisor

a. Public Safety:
Rus Drew, Director

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Faculty

"Every thoughtful man who hopes for the

creation of a contemporary culture

knows that this hinges on one

central problem: to find a

coherent relation between

science and the

humanities."

Jacob Bronowski

and

Bruce Mazlish

BIOLOGY

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John Pilger, Associate Professor

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Candice McCloskey,
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of humans is on

most of the lists of

things to worry about

from Science, along with

behavior control, genetic

engineering, transplanted

heads, computer poetry and the

unrestrained growth of plastic flowers."

Lewis Thomas

"The whole of science is nothing
more than a refinement of
everyday thinking."

Albert Einstein

Alberto Sadun, Assistant Professor &

Director of the Bradley Observatory

Astronomy

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Myrtle Lewin, Associate Professor

Larry Riddle, Assistant Professor

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Bob Leslie, Associate Professor

Albert Einstein

"Man is a social animal."
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Ayse Carden, Associate Professor

Miriam Drucker, Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychology

Psychology

Eileen Cooley,
Assistant Professor

Tom Hogan,
Associate Professor

/Anthrop

Not pictured:
Laurel Kearns,
Instructor

Bernita Berry, Assistant Professor

"Every individual

is representative of

the whole . . . and

should be intimately

understood, and this would

give a far greater

understanding of mass

movements and sociology."

Ana'ls Nin

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"There are very few human beings who
receive the truth, complete and
staggering, by instant illumination.
Most of them acquire it fragment
fragment, on a small scale,
by successive developments,
cellularly, like a
laborious mosaic.

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Michael Brown, Charles A. Dana
Professor of History

Not pictured:
Suzanne Hall,
Assistant Professor

Kathy Kennedy, Associate Professor

Ed Sheehey, Hal & Julia Thompson Smith Chair - Ed Johnson, Associate Professor; S.N.A.G.
Free Enterprise; Professor

Albert Badre, Professor

"income

tax returns

are the most

imaginative fiction

being written today."

Herman Wouk

"I see the world in very fluid, contradictory,
emerging, interconnected terms, and
with that kind of circuitry I just don't
feel the need to say what is going
to happen or will not happen.

California Governor
Jerry Brown

Gus Cochran,
Associate Professor

Political
Science

Latin American Studi

Tommie Sue Montgomery,
Associate Professor

Richard Parry, F.E. Callaway Professor

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David Behan, Professor

Tina Pippin, Assistant Professor

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"In the highest

ranges of thought,

theology, philosophy

and science, we find

differences of view on the

of the most distinguished

experts ~ theologians,

philosophers and scientists.

The history of scholarship

is a record of disagreements."

Charles Evans Hughes

"We must grant the artist his subject, his

idea, his donnee: our criticism is applied

only to what he makes of it. . . .

Art derives a considerable part

of its beneficial exercise

from flying in the face

of presumptions."

Henry James

"That is what the

title of artist means:

one who perceives more

than his fellows, and

who records more than

he has seen."

Edward Gordon Craig

"The best part of human language
properly so called, is derived
from reflection on the acts
of the mind itself."

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Chris Ames, Assistant Professor

Peggy Thompson, Assistant Professor

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Jack Nelson, Professor

Christine Cozzens,

Assistant Professor/

Director - Writing Lab

"It was adark and stormy night. ..."
Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton

"Language is the archives of history. .
Language is fossil poetry."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Gail Cabisius,
Associate Professor

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Huguette Chatagnier, Associate Professor

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of French

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Christabel Braunrot, Associate Professor

Rosemary Eberiel, Assistant Professor

"Education is what

you have left over after

you have forgotten everything

you have learned."

Saying

"Only the educated are free."

Epictetus

Not pictured:

Rafael Ocasio, Assistant

Professor
Lourdes Nasseri,

Instructor

Ingrid Wieshofer
Associate Professor

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Beth Spencer, Assistant Professor

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Physical Education (left to right):
Kay Manuel, Professor Marylin Darling, Associate Professor
Tony Serpico, Instructor/Coach Cindy Peterson, Coach
Doris Black, Athletic Director

A The mental never

influences the physical.

It is always the physical

that modifies the mental. ..."

Claude Bernard

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Centennial Celebration Comes to Close with
Traditional Senior Investiture and Capping

by Angie Tacker and Barbie Stitt

Centennial Celebration Day got off to a
solemn start on Saturday [September 23, 1989], as
the black-robed Class of 1990 marched across the
quad to Gaines Chapel to be capped as seniors.
Senior Investiture has been an Agnes Scott
tradition since 1908.

In its beginning, Investiture was a closed
ceremony limited to participants and selected
faculty. However, in 1913 the investiture was
made public after junior robe-stealing hijinks
threatened the capping.

Investiture of the Class of 1990 began with a
faculty procession. The seniors followed, carrying
their mortar boards into Gaines Chapel.

The processional was followed by a welcome
from President Ruth Schmidt, who gave a brief
history of the ceremony. After the welcome,
Senior Class President Katie Patillo introduced
the investiture speaker, Dr. Becky Prophet.

Dr. Prophet's speech centered on the
making of one's place in history. She related
other institutions that are celebrating their
centennials and bicentennials this year to the
Agnes Scott community. She also challenged the
students to meet the demanding problems of the
future.

After Dr. Prophet's speech, the seniors were
called, one by one, to be officially capped. Dean
Gue Hudson placed the mortar boards carefully on
each anxious head as Interim Dean Catherine
Sims read the names. As each excited senior left
the stage, she received a congratulatory handshake
from President Schmidt.

With the conclusion of the ceremony, all
members of the Class of 1990 were officially
seniors. They are now looking forward to their
final big ceremony, graduation.

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Class of 1991 Endures Capping Week

by Susan Adams

Strange occurences abounded on campus the
week of March 26, as the junior and senior classes
practiced the Agnes Scott tradition of capping.

Capping, a time-honored tradition at Agnes
| Scott, allows members of the senior class to "help"
a favorite junior make the transition into her last
year at ASC.

Many Sonny and Cher look-a-likes graced
the campus in support of this year's 70's theme.

Throughout the week, juniors performed in
the dining hall, giving interesting renditions of "I
Got You Babe" and Shaun Cassidy's classic "Da Do
Ron Ron."

Off -campus activities for some individuals
included scavenger hunts to local bars and special
question-asking sessions in various Adanta area
malls.

Early morning swimming and roller skating
in Piedmont Park were the two better known
festivities for the entire class.

The capping period came to an end
Wednesday, March 28, with a banquet for the
participants and the final ceremony.

Christian Ford, a newly capped junior, stated,
"The seniors really did a good job this year.
Everyone stuck to what the reply sheets we filled
out said, making things even more fun. It was a
really good time, but the talent show was the best
overall. It was a chance to see everyone else
looking as foolish as you did."

The Profile, April 1990

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Annmarie Anderson

Sarah Bolton

Julie Booth

Jennifer Bridges

Cara Cassell

Mary Cole

Susan Cowan
Cathie Craddock
Davina Crawford

Allison Davis
Christy Dickert
Denice Dresser

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Carol Duke

Melissa Ann Elebash

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Regina Greco
Bettina Gyr

Sharon Harp
Lana Hawkins
Christia Holloway

Alicia Long

Mary Mathewes

Lauren Miller

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Daphne Norton

Geri Pike

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Jennifer Pilcher

Shannon Price

LeAnn Ransbotham

Michelle Roberts
Mary Rognoni

Jen Seebode
Mary Alice Smith

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Leigh Stanford
Stephanie Strickland
Sarah Tarpley

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Candi Woodard

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Sophomores . . Receive Rings in
64-year Tradition

It happens every spring. Otherwise perfectly
normal sophomores take leave of their senses,
become goo=goo eyed, and just plain flip over a
little piece of black rock.

Where, when, and HOW did this madness
start? In 1926, a few short years before the Great
Depression, the tradition began: the first exuberant
students received their Agnes Scott class rings. At
the time, the rings were entirely gold. The esteemed
black onyx was not incorporated into the design
until 1935.

Since 1935 there have been few changes in
the design. Each year, a ring committee selects the
style which most accyrately reflects the character of
the class. The ring is traditionally gold with a
square onyx stone; however, the committee chooses
the script, the height of the stone, and the style of
the trim.

As the rings have evolved, so have the
customs surrounding their introduction. Members
of the sophomore class fervently vie for coveted
positions on the ring committee.

by Amy Lovell

Those fortunate enough to attain one of
these positions then spend months making

decisions which will forever alter the future of
their ring fingers.

Mayhem continues as the class begins to
order (and to worry about how to finance) the
anticipated article of jewelry.

When the long awaited day arrives,
sophomores gather at a ceremony to witness "the
unveiling of the ring." From thence the "official
Agnes Scott students" with ring-adorned hands
fling themselves upon the rest of the campus.

After a few days of "Oh let me see ...!" "I
really like our style the best ...," and "Can I try
yours on?" the campus settles back down to the
prosaic. The only reminders of the great event
past are occasional proud stares at the hand, and
shiny class rings carefully buffed with a tee shirt.

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Eve Allen

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Kerri Allen
Lisa Anderson
Laura Andrews

Beth Bass
Helene Barrus
Anne Bearden

Teresa Beckham
Leigh Bennett
Sidra Bennett

Ruth Blackwood

Rebecca Boone

Bernadette Brennan

Amy Bridwell

Jennifer Bruce

Beth Ann Christian

Brooke Colvard

Kim Creagh

Jenessa Defries

Cindy Dunn

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Jeanette Elias
Vanessa Elliott
Rhina Fernandes

Noelle Fleming
Lauren Fowler
Elizabeth Fraser

Rita Ganey
Anna Gladin
Shannon Grace

Laura Grzeskiewicz
Anne Marie Haddock
Beth Harmon

Dawn Hayes

Mary Ann Hickman

Amy Higgins

Christy Jackson

Janet Johnson

Katy Keller

Talin Keyfer
Laura Khare
Amanda King

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Julianne Kite

Ruth Lightfoot

Karen McNay

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Docia Michaels
Eva Mihuc
Angela Miller

Christie Miller
Ami Nagao
Cynthia Neal

Donna Perkins

Emily Perry
Robyn Porter
Paige Priester

Stephanie Richards
Kara Russell

Laura Shaeffer
Jennifer Trumbull

Wendy Ward
Annetta Williams

Mary Williams

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Freshmen Discover the Trials and
Tribulations of College

by Wendy Baker

A flock of freshmen descended on campus
August 26 [1989], bringing along various family
members, over 170 electric fans, and enough stereo
equipment to deafen all of Decatur.

Almost immediately after arrival, the Class of
'93 soared onward through reams of introductions,
meetings, and tours until they finally began to feel at
home at Agnes Scott.

A vast majority of freshmen agree on one
point: orientation was very impressive and extremely
well-organized. Jennifer Lard comments,
"Orientation Council deserves the highest praise.
They were really helpful and friendly." Other
Freshmen expressed gratitude to Christian
Association for helping them move in.

Endless meetings during the first week probably
saved many freshmen from homesickness. Trips to
the High Museum, Six Flags, and Stone Mountain
also kept everyone busy and entertained.

When it came to registration, though the new
students began to protest. One-half semester P.E.
courses were the biggest complaint. Some freshmen
reported losing entire schedules because of P.E.

Freshmen long for some form of
pre-registration, or perhaps registration through focus
groups. Disgruntled Kathy Manning summed up the
feelings: "Freshmen don't need the extra stress."

Curfew is high on the list of discontent. Joan
Morris remarks, "1 really hate curfews, I haven't had
one for the last few years and I feel that I'm old
enough to manage my own time."

Freshmen also berated the bunnies. Some
called them "tacky," or even "the breeder bunnies."
One freshman feels they "contradict the nature of a
women's college."

Despite all the organization and planning,
the class of '93 has suffered a few misfortunes.
You may have seen Janetta McCreery struggling
across campus in a leg brace. Barabara Scalf
stumbled into a hole in front of Inman on
moving day. (Some ill-mannered classmates
now call her "The Hole Lady.")

Despite mishaps, the new students are
discovering the joys of life here at Agnes Scott.
They are very pleased in general with college
life.

From social events to scenery, from food to
academics, the freshmen are finding Agnes Scott
to be almost everything they wanted. We can
only eagerly wait and watch to see if they will
remain such a happy band come fire drills and
finals.

The Profile, September 1989

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Susan Adams

Elena Adan

Wendy Allsbrook
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Susan Critz
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Rebekah Hurst

Julie Inabinet

Elizabeth Isaacs

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Cara Lawson
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Kathy Manning
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Carrie Noble

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Brooke Parrish
Tracy Peavy

Susan Pittman
Kelea Poole
Ellie Porter

Amy Price
Shannon Ramker
Rosemary Ramsey

Cathy Rouse

Laura Russell

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Barbara Scalf

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Jennifer Stoeckinger

Dede Streetman

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Shanika Swift
Angie Tacker
Asako Taniyama

Katie Tanner
Melissa Thompson
Suzette Trrus

Alexandra Wack
Jen Waddell
Miranda Walker

Helyn Wallace
Deborah Waiters
Angie Weaver

Alaina Williams
Carol Wise

Chrissie Van Sant
Adrienne Vanek

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Administration & Staff

Faculty

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Organizations

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Athletics

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Organizations Fine Arts Athletics

Rep Council - SGA

Officers

President Karen Anderson

Vice President Suzanne Tourville

Secretary Holly Henderson

Treasurer Stacey Langwick

Senior Reps .. Andri Akins, Paige Edwards,

Debbie Sirban, Zeynep Yalim

Junior Reps Christy Dickert, S. Duty,

Joy Howard, Michelle Roberts

Sophomore Reps Amy Higgins,

Janet Johnson, Robyn Porter, Kara Russell

RTC Reps Kim Joris, Regina Thames

African-American Rep Angela Miller

International Rep Evren Dagdalen

The REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL is the executive board of the
Student Government Association. All students at Agnes Scott are
members of the Association, and thus are always strongly encouraged
to attend weekly Rep meetings held Tuesday nights

During the 1989-90 academic year Rep Council has had a variety of
goals and accomplishments. Among these have been:

Expression of greater concern over communication and free
speech on campus;

The possibility of housing international students in the Alumnae
House during school breaks;

The promotion of special interest groups such as Earth Day 1990,
GAIA and Students for Feminist Awareness;\

A student gift to the Women's Studies Department tohelp facilitate
the growth of Women's Studies on campus;

Promotion of on-site day care for the campus community;

Sponsorship of the SGA Diversity Forums each semester in order
topromote greater cultural diversity on campus;

Open discussion of graduate school advising on campus;

Advocation of the distribution of birth control devices on campus;

Sponsorship of the first of many (we hope) open student forums on
campus to collect input from the student body-at-large on a variety of
issues;

The allotment of a portion of the SGA budget for grants and loans
to be used by organizations to sponsor special events on campus.

The Rep Council also covers its "traditional" areas of jurisdiction,
such as the dining hall and the parking lots, through its standing
committees. The emphasis of Rep Council has turned, however, toward
issues which more deeply affect the daily lives of the students at Agnes
Scott. Diversity, communication, housing, day-care ... all of these are
issues which will affect our outlook on the world even after we graduate
and begin life in the "real world."

- Karen Anderson, President of SGA, 1989-90

Officers*

Co-Presidents Pamela Clemmons & Julia Davidson

Vice President Bettina Gyr

Secretary Carol Wilcher

Treasurer , Margaret Murdock

Academic Coordinator Jean Wilson

Social Coordinator ,... .. ... Jennifer Boyd

International Student Coordinator Shama Shams

Transfer Student Coordinator Andrea Johnson

Rush Coordinator Susan BodaN

Minority Student Coordinator Deana Young

Special Projects Coordinator Cathie Craddock

RTC Coordinators Jean McDowell & Ginger Hicks

Honor Court

Officers

President Michele Moses

Vice President Gretchen Bruner

Secretary/Treasurer Daphne Norton

Senior Reps Shama Shams

Renee Dennis

Junior Reps Shannon Price

Christian Ford

Sophomore Reps Jeanette Elias

Noelle Fleming

Freshman Rep Misty Sanner

RTC Reps Trina Brewer

Lenore Daniel

HONOR COURT is the judicial body whose
purpose is to educate the campus about the
Honor System and to investigate and try
violations of the Honor System. Honor Court
conducts a Fall orientation and exam
orientation for all new students, and sponsors
an Honor Court convocation. The convocation
speaker this year was Dr. Patricia White of the
Biology Department.

This year Honor Court strove to establish a
better rapport between the faculty and the
Court through departmental lunch meetings.
Honor Court also worked on developing a
procedure for handling incidents of
discrimination and harassment. Finally, Honor
Court proposed to the Committee on Academic
Standards that all take-home tests be given in
special manila envelopes that would have all
procedural information printed on them.

- Michele Moss, Presiden of Honor Court,
1989-90

Interdorm

Officers*

President ....... . Terse? Ramirez

Vice President ..,, Jenny Brand

Secretary ........... . .....Kristy Jay

Dorm Presidents;

Hopkins Ashley Carter

Inman Jill Barkholz

Main Stephanie Wallace

Rebekah Adrierme Grzekiewicz

Walters Susan Caran

Who do you go to when your roomate is
stuck on the phone for two hours whith the Phi
Kap she just met at the rush party -- and you're
expecting a call from your boyfriend? Who do
you see when the toilet won't stop flushing and
it's creating Lake Agnes Scott outside of
Walters? Who do you blame for those
annoying but oh-so-informative hall meetings?
Your D.C.!

D.C's are people who care about their
neighbors and are always willing to help out in
any situation. Lots of times, however, they are
seen as "bad guys," always calling meetings or
putting up "Manadtory 'X'" signs in the
bathrooms; but the D.C.'sare the people who
help dorm life run smoothly. INTERDORM's
most important line to resident students are the
D.C.'s.This year. Interdorm has had a great
team of D.C's, dorm presidents, and
secretaries.

The 1989-90 Interdorm has been very
active! Aside from the annual activities like the
Interdorm Black Cat Kick Off, Christmas
parties, RA/Senior Resident parties, and room
drawing, we have co-sponsored a rape
prevention program with Public Safety,
provided eating disorder seminars campus-
wide, sponsored an open forum entitled
"Stealing in Our Dorms," and Citizens Against
Crime, a community organization which taught
self defense. Our largest project, however,
was co-sponsoring the Health Fair with
CHOICE, which was a huge success.

- Teresa Ramirez, President of Interdorm,
1989-90

Dana Scholars

In the Fall of each academic year, students trom the Sophomore, Junior, and

Senior classes are selected lor recognition as DANA SCHOLARS based upon

academic criteria and leadership qualities. These students are then awarded

scholarship money lor that year.

In 1970, the Charles A. Dana Foundation chose to include Agnes Scott

College in the foundation's scholarship program. Though the scholarships were

originally awarded with consideration for financial need, as well as academic

standing and leadership, the recipients are now selected with minimal emphasis

on the financial needs of the students. In accordance with a previous

agreement, the College began to fund the Dana Scholarships in 1980, and

continues to do so.

In return for the honor and recogition, recipients of Dana Scholarships play

an active role in the College Events Series by serving as ushers. The President

of Dana Scolars serves as a member of the College Events Committee, acting

as a student voice on the behalf of the other scholarship recipients and the

student body as a whole.

Tower Council

The concept of TOWER COUNCIL is to maintain a small, selective

group of student public relations ambassadors who are involved in

sharing information about Agnes Scott College and articulating its goals.

The students in this organization are sponsored and directed by the

Office of Admissions, but maintain a working relationship with academic

and administrative offices on campus. The Tower Council serves in an

organized, official capacity as spokes persons to both the internal and

external communities.

Mortar Board

MORTAR BOARD is a national Senior
honorary society composed of over 150
chapters. The purposes of Moartar Board are
"to provide for cooperation among (the Moartar
Board) societies, to support the ideals of the
university, to advance the spirit of scholarship,
to recognize and encourage leadership, and to
provide the opportunity for a meaningful
exchange of ideas as individuals and as a
group."

Members are elected from the Junior class
on the basis of three ideals - service, scholar-
ship, and leadership. Membership in Mortar
Board is an honor that carries responsibility to
these ideals - ideals which are realized through
participation in Black Cat, Freshman elections,
and other campus-oriented activities through-
out the year.

(Not pictured)

Officers & Members

President , tauri White

Vice President Marsha Mtchie

Secretary zeynepYatim

Treasurer. . Jennifer Burger

Historian .Amy lovel

Karen Anderson Gretcfien Bruner

Julia Davidson Kris Jones

Hoity Parker Nica Poser

Suzanne Tourviite

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Circle K

GAIA

The Agnes Scott CIRCLE K dub was
chartered ft 1981, and membership is open to
all students. Circle K is a collegiate service
organization associated with Kiwanis and Key
Club, and its main purpose is to provide
service to the comm unity through various
projects. The club provides its members with
opportunities tor leadership and fellowship on
both die state and international levels.

GAIA is a student organization which

is actively concerned with promoting

environmental awareness.

Their biggest project this year was

Earth Day weekend on campus.

Everyone is welcome to join.

Students for Black Awareness

STUDENTS FOR BLACK AWARENESS is

Officers an organization which extends its membership

to any and all persons of the Agnes Scott

n ., , . . . community. Since its establishment, student

President Apnl Corner. members of SBA have h , |n m

l^ e p m r .. T K^ ware successfu| efforts t0 I an awa / eness Qf

Secretaf y Som Hemn 9 fon black culture, achievement, contribution, and

history which exist in the community at large,

and undoubtedly, on the Agnes Scott campus.

Students for

Feminist

Awareness

STUDENTS FDR FEMINIST AWARE-
NESS ia a student organization which
identifies and evaluates issues of concern to
women. This body acts as an advocate for
women on national, state, community, and
campus levels. There are no membership
requirements.

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This organization also serves as a facility
whereby students of different race,
nationality, and ethnic backgrounds can join
together and exchange ideas on issues that
affect them both on and off campus. SBA's :
main goal is to help others achieve toe
highest level of appreciation for diversity and
a desire for unity.

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Chimo

CHIMO was established to bring about
cultural awareness. "Chimo" is the Eskimo
word for "hello" and is well suited to this
organization as it welcomes all students to be
members. The members have a wide variety
of traditions and cultures which are unified by
this organization. Home countries cover the
continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and
South America. Thus, Chimo promotes
diversity and awareness of foreign affairs,
which are a necessity for the Agnes Scott
community.

In addition, members of Chimo who are, in
fact, international students are given the
opportunity to meet with and exchange
experiences - from culture shock tocuriosity -
with other members who are or have been in
similar situations. The friendships established
between members are not just between
people, but between cultures.

Chimo hosts two annual events. In the Fall,
a Potluck Dinner is held which introduces a

variety of international foods to people. During
the Spring, a banquet is organized to introduce
the new Chimo officers to their positions.
These two events provide an opportunity for
the integration of Chimo members with the
faculty, staff, and students from various
universities.

Officers

President ,..... AmnaJaffer

Vice President Evren Dagdeien

Secretary .......,. ............Saktna Husein

Treasurer Alicia Long

Historian .....Adrienne Grzeskiewicz

Christian Association

Spring of '89 saw the election of an
enthusiastic and committed CA board. Our
first priority was to re-establish CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION as avital organization on the
Agnes Scott campus, serving the needs of the
community through the love and direction of
Christ. God has been faithful to direct our
steps, and we've had a miraculous year.

First semester was packed with activities
such as the Freshman Welcome Party, the Fall
Festival, and a band party with "Children at
Heart" (notice the picture to the right). Lots of
support from alums, excitement and hard work
from the board, and participation from the
community helped to make each activity a
success.

During the Spring, the auction, square
dance, and Easter Party at Philip Towers were
highlights. Kyrios were a continual blessing
during the year with a variety of speakers such
as Chris Parson from the Good Samaritan
Project, "fun" nights playing Pictionary, and
great discussions generated from "Questions
and Answers."

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There have been lots of struggles (all those
birthday bags were not easy!), but the Lord has
seen us through every one. We want to thank
all those in the ASC community, Decatur, and
especially the alums who have supported CA's
efforts. We've had a wonderful year! From the
seniors, our prayer is that CA will continue to
expand its programs to better serve our
community. God Bless!

Officers*

President ...... .......Susan Haynes

Vice President .. Melissa Wallace

Secretary ......Stephanie Bardis

Treasurer......,,..,. ...Julie King

Returning Students Organization - RSO

Steering Committee

Chairperson ..Kris Jones

Vice Chairperson .... ......Sue King

Secretary .... ..-.. Pam Alen

Treasurer ...,..<...,......:Jeart McDowell

Communicator,. ...... Debra Harvey

Every Retum-to-College Student is,
autumatically, a member of the RETURNING
STUDENTS ORGANIZATION. This group
supports the RTCs' integration into the campus
community by providing a place to obtain
information about each other and about the
various events on campus that are of particular
interest or concern to RTC students.

Social Council

RTC lifestyles may differ from those of the
traditional dorm resident, but the concerns are
remarkably similar. RSO encourages RTC
students to share their talents and time by
participation in SGA, Honor Court, and
Orientation Council, as well as the various
student organizations on campus.

As a group, RSO sponsors one community
hour and one convocation each semester. At
the Fall RTC convocation (1989), Dr. Miriam
Drucker delighted the student body with her wit
and wisdom while recounting her many experi-
ences with RTCs in the classroom. In April
(1990), Dr. Angie Benham, an Agnes Scott
RTC alumna, returned to the campus to speak
to us about the development of wisdom.

In aditjon to the annual Christmas party and
"after finals" picnic for RTCs, families and
friends, RSO sponsors an annual dessert party
for RTC alumnae during Alumnae Weekend.
These opportunities allow us to enjoy each
other outside of the classroom and to share our
Agnes Scott experience with our families.

Officers

President Allena Bowen

Vice President Kim Lamkin

Secretary Davina Crawford

Treasurer Sally McMillan

SOCIAL COUNCIL is:

Kim Maleski, Tracy Perry, Kim Lamkin,
Allena Bowen, Docia Michaels, Annetta
Williams, Sally McMillan, Andrea Johnson,
Erica Zilinskas, Lisa Rogers, Susan Bodahl,
Allisn Davis, Jennifer Bridges, Colleen Cordts,
Davina Crawford, Julie Booth, Val Fuller, Juliet
Carney

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College Democrats

The COLLEGE DEMOCRATS Is a group of Democrats involved at

the county ans state level in various activities to increase awareness of

the Democratic party's goats. The members of the group have very

diverse views, and anyone is welcome to join.

In the 1989-90 school year, the dub worked on phone banks for the

state party. We also helped seat people at the state party's annual

Jefferson/Jackson dinner, and then stayed to hear the guest speaker,

Florida Senator Bob Graham. We were also very involved with the

DeKaib County Young Democrats dub and attended their monthly

meetings. We hosted a joint meeting with this group on campus and

had Martin Luther King III as a speaker. With the Latin American

Studies Department, we co-sponsored a luncheon which featured guest

speaker Luis Hores, a representative of the FMLN party in Nicaragua.

Finally, many members of the club are helping individually in upcoming

local campaigns such as Mayor Andy Young's bid for Governor of the

state of Georgia.

College Bowl

COLLEGE BOWL is often decribed as
advanced, intercollegiate "Trivail Pursuit.'' The
team travels to various colleges and universi-
ties throughout the Southeast to compete.
College Bowl is fun, exciting, and a challenging
means of testing your knowledge.

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Psychology Club

College Republicans

The Profile

The Agnes Scott COLLEGE REPUBLICANS
ORGANIZATION offers students a chance to
become involved in politics; to learn the
techniques of political organization through
campaigning in the Atlanta metro area; and to
gain the opportunity for political experience and
training outside of the classroom.
ASC Republicans are famous for their socializing,
never missing an opportunity for a "blast" with
many other area clubs. Each student can decide
how much she wants to be involved; all are
invited.

The Agnes Scott Profile is published
biweekly throughout the academic year by the
students. The views expressed in the editorial
section are those of the author and do not
necessarily express the views of the student
body, faculty, or administration.

1989-90 Editor - Jennifer Burger

The Silhouette

The Machina

PatArnzen,

'80

.Design

Computer Divination

Stood, Sweat & Tears

Dan Troy ...,.. Josten's PubisNng Rep

Cheerteadirtg & Harassment

"Threats & Guilt Our Specialty"

Long ago, in a land and time far, far away,
yearbooks came out annually . . . hence the
appellation.

Ah, well, at least this one is not a full year
late . . .

Ingenuity, a Scott education, "the kindness
of strangers" and an alum to the rescue!

Contributors

Editor Daphne Norton

Assistant /Sections Editor Kelli Bamett

Special Articles Courtney Allison

Major Body Copy The Profile staff

Photography (professional) John Hancock

Photography (other) the students of ASC

who loaned pictures

from their private collections

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Blackfriars

BLACKFRIARS, the Agnes Scott College

dramatic organization, claims the distinction of

being the oldest organization on campus. It

offers the opportunity for students to take part

in ail phases ol theatre production.

The Blackfriars present a major production

each Fall and Spring semester, as well as a

collection of student directed one-act plays.

This year's productions included 'Beauty and

the BeasT and "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it

A! for You." Both were extremely successful

Studio Dance Theater

STUDIO DANCE THEATER is a performing
group interested in acquiring a broad under-
standing of the art of dance through the study
of the following elements: ballet modern, and
jazz. Special emphasis is placed on creative
studies and principles of composition.
Admission is by group audition.

A dance concert is given once a year for
children, and a forma) concert is presented in
the Spring. Performances are also given in the
Atlanta community throughout the year. In
1989-90, SDT worked with Clay Taliaferro.

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On Wednesday, January 31 [1990], the
DIXIE DARLINGS reached one more rung on
the ladder to fame and stardom. TV Asahi, a
Japanese television network, filmed the ...
Dixies for its TV show "My Dream."

"My Dream" is a human documentary series
which airs every night at 8:00 p.m., Channel 10
in Japan. It is estimated that over ten million
viewers will watch the Dixie Darlings in action.

The story stars Chrissie Lewandowski, a
Dixie Darling. She plays a typical Georgian
whose dream is to become a world renowned

Dixie Darlings

clogger, travelling with her clogging troupe to
foreign countries where she can spread 'the
Southern culture of clogging."

The Dixie Darlings can thank Andrea
Morris, ASC 1986 graduate and former Dixie
Darling, for this shot at stardom. Through her
job at the Georgia Department for Trade and
Tourism, Ms. Morris met Mr. Takahashi, the
director of 'My Dream."

- Written by Laura WilSams

and originaBy published in Th$ Profits,

February 9, 1990

London Fog

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Flute Choir

LONDON FOG was formed in t978 by a
small group of Agnes Scott students interested
in performing baladsand jump tunes from the
swing era. The derivation of the name is
shrouded in mystery, but the derby and
umbrella have afway s been associated with the
group. Some of sbe ensemble's favorite "gigs"
are; Lenbrook retirement home, the ASC
Christmas parly, and Wednesday right church
suppers.

London Fog is (left to right): Lauren fowler,
Michete Cox, Jennifer Bridges, Davina
Crawford, Marsha Michie, Ailena Bowen, Ellen
Chiifcutt, Carol Duke, Amy Higpjns, Shannon
Price. Not pictured: Allison Davis, Manager;
Ron Byrnskte, Director.

Glee Club

The GLEE CLUB, composed of 30 to 50

members, performs several concerts

throughout the year. Two of these are the

traditional campus Fat and Spring concerts.

This Year, a concert was given with the

University of Migigan's Men's Choir. The Gtee

Club also plans to continue concert tours.

Membership is open to all students. A small

ensemble of eight members of the GSee Club

specializes in madrigal singing and Broadway

show tunes.

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Dolphin Club

DOLPHIN CLUB was organized in 1935 for

the purpose of encouraging and developing the

art of synchronized swimming. Each year the

club presents a water show during the Spring.

This year's show was called "Wavelengths"

and featured songs like "Rain Drops Keep

Falling on My Head," "Red Rain," and "Splish

Splash."