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AMERICAN STUDIES BUILDING - a three-story. air-conditioned, modern classroom structure which houses the School of American Studies. These first pa~es will show the realization in stone, brick" and wood the dreams, ambitions, and hopes of the people who make Harding great; but that is only part of the story, for these pa~es will also call to mind the many sacrifices and memories of both faculty and students. Few of us can recall old Godden Hall or "Hutville," but we can all share the dream of the new Harding which is emergin~ now throu~h our expansion program. We can also recall our more intimate moments of school and campus life which make Hardin~ a part of our life - a part of us. PATTIE COBB HALL - where we eat and sleep. The first floor contain. the careteria; the other two floors are rooms for young women. • • •
ARMSTRONG HALL _ houses two hundred of the men students. The modern suites contain new furniture and connecting baths. Searcy, Ark.ansas - The Home of Harding College - is the county seat and trading center of White County. Population of the town is approximately 7,000. The campus of about forty acres is within easy reach of the business section of town. With a physical plant valued at more than $5,000,000 Harding has launched into a greater expansion program on the graduate level. CATHCART HALL-women'! dorm; built on the suite plan, it provides a kitchenette and reception room. THE BELL TOWER - erected of material from ol d Godden Hall , contains the bell once housed there.
THE ADMINISTRATION-AUDITORIUM BUlLDlNG-contains administrative and faculty offices, Little Theatre, recording studios, classrooms, and the main auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,350, all of which arc air-conditioned. THE ACADEMY houses all the faciliti es for the high school, grade school , print shop, and the storage room. I I ~ \t L THE BEAUMONT MEMORIAL UBRARY - is air-conditioned and can accomodate one-third of the student body at one time.
the dormitories for men rooms for over sixty students. THE MUSIC HALL _ contains studios for piano, voice, band, and chorus as well as classrooms and practice rooms. THE GANUS STUDENT CENTER _ is a community center for students and teachers. It houses the college bookstore, post office, inn. offic~ of student publications, alumni office, darkroom, banquet room, and other facilities ,
RHODES MEMORIAL FIELD HOUSE-provides facilities. for sports activities and physical education department. Harding received her first charter in 1919 while located in Morrilton under the name Arkansas Christian College. In 1924 Harper College of Harper, Kansas, was consolidated with Arkansas Christian College and the name changed to Harding College in memory of James A. Harding_ co-founder of the institution. Dr. George . Benson became president in 1936 upon the retirement of J. N. Armstrong. Dr. Benson was greeted with a $76,000 debt, a result of the depression. Harding, held together by the faith and sacrifice of dedicated faculty members and students, then began her rise to national recognition . 8 .t THE INnRMARY - houses college hospital facilities, including private rooms and wards.
THE HOME MANAGEMENT HOUSE-named Echo Haven, offers valuable training in various phases of household management . In 1939, on Thanksgiving Day, alumni and visitors gathered on the Ilarding campus to see the burning of the mortgage representing the debt. In June, 1954, !larding celebrated her thirtieth school year. She had se(,n the completion of a physical plant valued at over $5,000,000 and a substantial start toward a permanent endowment. On ly a kw weeks before, Harding received fu ll accreditation by the North Central Assoc iation of Colleges and Secondary Schools. During the cdebration Dr. B4?l1son outlinC'd plans for a new 21 '2 nlillion dollar C'xpan~i()n program primarily on tlw graduate level. M .A. degrees, available in the fields of Bible, religion and education will later be offered III bl lsiness administration. THE SCIENCE BUILDING _ is a three-story classroom and laborator y structure. Its laboratories. with accompanyi ng stockrooms , and offices provide facil ities for the physical and biologi cal sciences. home economics. mathematics and communicative arts. 9
THE DEAN'S HOME designed and built in ] 936 by Dean and Mrs . Scars. is a two-story, rock vcnec r home containing seven rooms. ~rding has a spirit all her own. She has the feeling of love - for God and man; she represents the embodiment of truth and freedom; she stands as a bulwark against the enemies of hatred and malice. ITer campus IS "home" away from home. H arding is a respected institution and justly so. The sacrifices of her dedicated faculty and staff stand as an example and guiding light for her students and the world. THE PRESIDENT'S HOME - built in 1940, is a two-story, brick veneer structure containing eight rooms and garage. SEWELL HALL - named in honor of the Jesse P. Sewells. is a faculty-staff apartment building containing seven apartments.
Contents College . Dedication Memoriam Administration Faculty Activities Bible Music Drama Sports Students Classes Personalities Clubs AClldemy Advertisements .......... 2 13 14 16 20 24 34 40 48 52 64 74 114 126 152 192
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Jesse Parker Sewell To one who has devoted his life in service to God; who has preached the gospel fo r 60 years, who has always put his Lord first and himself las t ; who h as been a leader in teaching the work of the local church ; who is a fri endly and sympa theti c counselor ; who is an insp ira tion to a ll who know him - to Jesse Parker Sewell , we dedica te this 1956 Pel it Jean . -the class of '56 13 Dedication Jesse Parker Sewell was born a t Viola, Tennessee, January 21, 1876. He attended Viola Normal Colle~e and Nashville Bibl e School, which is now David Lipscomb College. He received an LL.D from Harding College in 1934. Brother Sewell began to preach the gospel of Chri st in 1895. During hi s 60 years of ser - vice to God h e ha s conducted evangelistic meetings in 19 states and Washington D . C. He has preach ed for a number of years to congreg-ations a t Sherman , Dallas, San Angelo, and Abil ene, Texa s. From 1912-24 he was president of Abilene Christian College. During that time, the school developed from a non-accredited academy of 35 to a standard four-year college of 700 students. He also found time to write several volumes of Bible school literature and Bible lectures. Brother Sewell came to Harding in Janua ry, 1950, to teach educa tional work in the local church for one term . He was per suaded to teach for four and one-half year s. Though h e is now r etired, h e rema ins th e director of the Monday night preachers' meetings, and serves as special counselor for preaching studen ts. Brother and Sister Sewell in their living room at Sewell Hall , the buil di ng made possible by these two dedicated Christians.
~ifton L. Ganlls. Sr.. chairman of thc Board of Tmstecs of Har· dillp; Collcp;c from 1<)-10 to 195·1. liycd only fifty .onc years. ye t hi s influ· cncc will bc kIt for p;cncrations. ll c was eminently ucccss ful from both a lIlaterial and a spiritual viewpoint and Christian education was one of his primary interes ts . Mr . Ganus was a 111ajor supporter of Hardin~ Co II c::.;('. givingunsclfishly of both timc and moncy . Thc studcnt ccntcr. which bcars hi s namc. was madc poss iblc by hi s p;cnerosity. In addition. hc has placcd morc than S 17.000 in loan funds far Hardinp; studcnts. Upon his rc tircmC'nt as chairman of th e Board tlf Tru s tees. he was g-iven the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. His death on Septcmber 20. 1955. foll(lwinp; an extended illness. broup;ht sorrow to thc many who had learned to apprcciate him for his Christian charac ter. his interes t ill young people. and hi s cxalnplc of Christian service. 14
~rank Lowery, a pioneer preach er in Illinois, Kansas, Montana, and Nebraska, contributed much to the cause of Christ and Harding College. A member of the Board of Trustees for more than 15 years, he also served as business manager of the college from 1927 to 1929 . Bro. Lowery, editor of The People's Journal, Davenport, Neb., for 26 years, gave liberally of his printing facilities, financial means, and time to Christian education. Of his six children, four of them, J . Frank Lowery, Rose Marie Llw~ry, Mrs. J . E. Bartley, and Mrs. E. R. Stapleton, attended Harding College. Bro. Lowery's death on September 27,1955, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. R. Stapleton, marked another deeply felt loss to Harding College. ~. Bertha Dykes spent twenty-five years on the Harding campus and was an inspiration to a ll who knew her. Interes ted in giving their chil - dren a Christ ian education, she and her husband moved first to Cordell , Oklahoma, then to Morrilton, and finally, in 1934, to Searcy. 15 Mrs. Dykes served as house mother to the boys in old Godden Hall until the dea th of her husband in 1941 and then she served as house mother to the g irls in Gray Gables, until it was removed duro ing th e expa nsion progmm. "Mother Dykes," as she was affectionately known on the campus, was a devout Christian and demonstrated her deep faith in God by r emaining cheerful during a long illness that preceded her dea th on August 5, 1955.
The Administration Renders George Stu art Benson, presiden t of Harding Coll ege for 20 year s, h as gu ided Ha rding in achieving its presen t high sta nda rds. A g radua te of H ard ing College and Okl ahoma A and M , he holds the M. A. degree from th e Uni ve rsity of Chi cago and hono ra ry degrees from Kn ox College and Ha rd ing College. Returning to the United Sta tes in 1936, a fter ser ving 11 yea rs as a missionar y in China, h e accepted th e position he now holds. By the additi on of new buildings, increasing sa la ri es, assembling a strong facul ty, develop ing a School of Ameri ca n Studies and the gr aduate school of Bi bl e and educa ti on, Dr. Benson has wea tl y improved the pos iti on of th e college. Although hi s ma jor concerns h ave been the church and Harding Coll ege, Dr. Benson has a lso made valua bl e contributions to Arkansas and the na ti on . H is exampl e, tha t of a God-fea rin g man li ving a dy nami c Chri st ia n life, is an in spira ti on to all. George Stuart Benson, M.A., LL.D., President of the College . William KnOll: Summitt, Ph .D., Reg~ istrar, Professor of Psychology and Chairman of the Department. Frank L. Holmes, Ph .D., Adminis trative Consul tant ; Director I School of American Studies; Professor of Economics, Busi ness and Poli tical Science. 16 Inez Pickens, B.A., Dean of Women and Director o f Patt ie Cobb Hall .
Unselfish Service To Harding Dean Lloyd Cline Sears has directed the academic life and affairs of Harding College since its early years. Beginning his teaching career at Harper Christian College in 1918, he became dean of Harding College in 19Z4. As dean, he has been active in aiding Harding's growth and development during the past 3Z years. A graduate of Cordell Chr istian College and the Uni - versity of Oklahoma, he has received graduate degrees from the University of Kansas and the University of Chicago. In addition to his duties as dean. he is also head of the English Department. Lloyd Cline Sears. Ph .D.. Dean of the College; Professor of English and Chairman of the Department. Adlai S. Croom, M.A., Business Manager. William Peyton Campbell, B.S., Brig. Gen., U. S. Army Ret., Executive Assistant in Finance. 17 Fount William Mattox. Ph.D., [)( Students; Professor of Church H:'
The Board or Trustees - W. D. Rhodes, Wichita, Kansas; Flanoy Alexander, Delight; Louis Green, Tulsa, Okla.; Or. John Young, Dallas, Tex .; T. J . McReynolds, Morrilton ; J. A. Thompson , Searcy; Milton Peebles, Saratoga: Dr. George Benson . Searcy: Dr. L. M. Graves, Memphis. Tenn .: Or. Houston T. Karnes. Baton Rouge . La. ; W. O. Beeman , Memphis. Tenn. ; John E. Kirk . Topeka . Kansas; D. F. Anguish, Cleveland. Ohio; G. W. Kieffer, Florence. Ala.; Jim Bill McInteer. Nashvill e, Tenn. ; R. D. Fuller , Memphis. Tenn.; Leman Johnson, Wenatchee. Wash.: NOT PICTURED: R. V. Lovinggood. Memphis, Tenn . Those Who Are Consecrated To Christian Ideals The Board of Trustees of Harding College is indispensable in providing a program that will lead to a philosophy of life consistent with Christian ideals. These outs tanding men are devoted to the Christian way of life. With the interest of the student body foremost in their minds, they have formulated the policies, made the decisions, and guided the college throughout the thirty-two years of its existence. Rendering unselfish service and ded18 icated to the progress of Christian education, these men are the backbone of Harding College. L. M. Graves, M.D. , Memphis, Tenn. , is present Chairman of the Board . Dr. Graves took this position following the retirement of C. L. Ganus in 1954. In September, 1955, Harding CoUege and the Board suffered a tremendous loss in the death of Mr. Ganus, who rendered invaluable service to this institution while chairman of the board.
The student center proves inviting to faculty as well as students. Professors here take their daily break. Harding women at one of their monthly meetings designed t o promote fri endship and better acquaintance. A Look At The Faculty Outside The Classroom Before discussion of Harding's pertinent problems, faculty members enjoy a short social. 19
Annstrong Atkinson Atteberry Bak... Bales Barton Beek Bell Bell Burke Burrow Cathcart Cope Davis Dykes FenD Fenn Fulbrigbt The Dedication To Their Profession 20 ROW ONE: Woodson Harding Armstrong. B.A., Prof. Emerita of Speech and Dean of Women ... James H. Atkinson, M.A., Asst. Prof. of English . . . James L. Atteberry, olr., M.A., Asst. Prof. of English. ROW TWO: Richard C. Baker, Ph.D., Prof. of Political Science ... James D. Bales, Ph.D., Prof. of Christian Doctrine .. . William Bryan Barton, Jr., Ph.D., Assoc. Prof . of Christian Doctrine. ROW THREE: Cecil Murl Beck, M.A., Asst. Prof. of Physical Education and Health .. . Samuel Albert BeU, B.A., Assoc. Prof. Emeritus of Bible ... Thelma Dumas Bell, M.S., Prof. of Home Economics and Chairman of the Department. ROW FOUR: William Leslie Burke, M.A., Prof. of Greek and German and Chairman of the Departmen t of Foreign Languages and Literature . .. James G. Burrow, M.A., Asst. Prof. of History ... Florence M . Cathcart, B.A., Inst. of Elementary Education and Dean Emerita of Women . ROW FIVE: Neil B. Cope, M.S.J., Prof. of J ournalism and Chairman of the Department ... Kenneth Davis, Jr., M.M., Asst. Prof. of Music ... John Lee Dykes, M.S., Asst. Prof. of Christian Education. ROW SIX: J . D. Fenn. M.A. , Prof. of Business Administration .. . Pattie Jo Russell Fenn. M.A.. Assoc. Prof. of Business Education ... E. Glenn Fulbright, M.M., Asst. Prof. of Music.
s Sincere And ~xemplifing ROW ONE: Benny Paul Gallaway, M.A., Asst . Prof. of History a nd Political Science ... Parlee P. Glass. M.S.L.S., Librari an ... Ea rl C"onnrd Hays, B.D., Asst. Prof. of Bible and Church History. ROW TWO: James Acton Hedrick, Ed .D., Assoc. Prof. of Accounting and Bus iness ... John Bell Lasater. M.A., Asst. Prof. of Biological Science ... Pearl La tham, M.A., Asst. Prof. of English. ROW THREE: Maurice L. La wson, M.S., Asst. Prof. of Physics ... Jack Pearl Lewis, Ph .D., Assoc. Prof. of Bible ... Leonard Lewis , Ed .D., Prof. of Education. ROW FOUR: Russell A. Lewis. Ph .D., Prof. of Education and Chairman of t he Department Jo Lilly Alexander, B.A.. Asst. Librarian ... Imogene McAlister, B.S., lost. in Physical Education. ROW FIVE: Elizabeth B. Mason , M.A.• Prof . of Art and Cha irman of th e Department ... Erie Thomas Moore, Ed .D., Prof. of Music and Chai rman of the Department ... Frances Murdock. B.S.L.S .• Asst. Libra ria n . ROW SIX: James Roy Ott, M.A., Asst. P ro f. of Economics ... Charles G. Pitner, M.A., Prof. of Mathematics and Ch a irman of the Department ... Joseph E. Pryor, Ph .D. Ptof. of Physical Science a nd Chairman of the Department . . . Lonnie E. Pryor. M.A., Assoc. Prof. Emeritus of Social Science. 21 Galloway Glass Hays ledrick .asater .atham Lawson Lewis Lewis Lewis Lilly Mason l\fcAJistet Moore Murdock Ott Pitner Pryor Pryor
Rhodes Ritchie Sawey Sears Sewell Sewell Staar Stanley Stapleton Stevens Thompson Ulrey Walker West West Wiley Wiley Williams These Are Our Wise Counselors 22 ROW ONE: Hugh Harvley Rhodes. M.A.. Assoc. Prof. o f Physi cal Education and Health and Acting Head of the Department ... Andy T. Ritchie, M.A.. Asst. Prof. of Bibl e ... Orlan Lester Sawey, Ph.D.. Assoc. Prof. of English. ROW TWO: Jack Wood Sears, Ph.D.. Prof. of Biologica l Science and Chairman of the Department ... Edward G. Sewell. M.A.. Assoc. Prof. of Education ... J esse P. Sewell, LL.D.. Lecturer in Bible and President Emeritus of Abil ene Ch ristian College. ROW THREE: Richard F. Staar. Ph .D.. Prof. of Pol itical Science ... Cah"in Stanl ey, Ph .D.. Assoc. Prof. of Elementary Education .. Ruby Lowery Stapleton. M.A.. Assoc. Prof. of English. ROW FOUR: William Clark Stevens, Ph .D.. Prof. of Biol ogica l Science ... Elaine Camp Thompson. B.S.E.. In st. in Home Economics ... Evan Ulrey, Ph.D., Prof. of Speech and Chairman of the Department. ROW FIVE: Richard WaHe r Walke r , M.A.. Asst. Prof. of Speech ... Velma R. West, M.A.. Asst. Prof. of Greek ... W. B. West, Jr., Th.O.. Prof. of Bible and Re ligion and Chairman of the Department of Bibl e. Relig. ion. and Philosophy. ROW SIX: Roge r Glen Wil ey, B.S., Asst. Pror. of Speech ... Wanda Luttre ll Wiley, M.A.. Asst. Prof. o f Speech ... William D. Williams, Ph ..D.. Asst. Prof. of Ch emistry.
Instructors, And Friends ROW ONE: Corrine W. Burke, B.A., Postmistress ... Robin Burrow, Asst. to Director of Publicity and Publications . .. Ann Cigrang, Sec. to Chairman of the Department of Bible . Billie Louise Dixon. Asst. to the Office Manager. ROW TWO: Martha DuBois. Sec. to Dietitian ... Grrtrude Dykes. Manager, College Book Store ... Lenore Felix, R.N.. Asst. Nurse. Mabel French. R.N.. College Nurse. ROW TIiREE: Edward Gurganus, Manager, College Inn . .. Corinne Hart, Dietitian and Manager, Cafeteria ... J erry Chesshir McNutt, See. of Alumni Assoc.. , . Betty Jean Norris. Sec. to Chairman of the Department of Education . ROW FOUR: Marguerite O'Banion, B.A.. Sec. to the President . .. Doris Pace, Sec. to Busi. ness Manager ... Edwina Pace. Sec. to Administrative Consultant . . . Gregg Rhodes. Manager, College Laundry. ROW FIVE: Jess Rhodes, M.A., Asst. Business Manager ... Phyllis Ritchie, Sec. Publicity and Publications ... Billie Rowlett, Accountant . .. Russell L. Simmons, Director, Publicity and Publications. ROW SIX: Ludene Slatton, B.A., Asst. Registrar ... Jonn Stotts. Sec. to Manager of Col - lege Laundry. . Lott Tucker, B.A., Office Manager ... Elbert Turman, Chief Engineer. ROW SEVEN: Herman 'Vest, Manager, College Press ... Mary Ann Whitaker, B.A., Asst. to Director of Publicity and Publications . . . Edwina Wilson, Counselor, Cathcart Hall . . . Roy Yoh.e, Manager, Concrete Materials Plant. 23 Burke Burrow Cigrang Dixon DuBois Dykes Feliz French Gurganus Hart McNutt Norris O'Banion Pace Pace Rhodes Rhodes Ritchie Rowlett Simmons Slatton Stotts Tucker Turman West Whitaker Wilson Yohe
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Religion at Harding is not r elegated to a specific time or place; rather it is a prevailing force that penetrates into every classroom and every activity. It is Harding's Christian atmosphere that draws students from most of the 48 states and many foreign countries. Here students are taught by word and deed the reality in th e religion of our Lord. Here students have an opportunity to study God's Word under tJ,e direction of those dedi ca ted to His purpose. Bible classes, the daily chapel programs, vesper services, private devotionals, Monday Night Meeting and many other activities on the campus give students an opportunity to prepare to serve God. Off the campus other opportunities are provided for Christian service and growth. Worship services at the county farm are conducted each Sunday afternoon; Bible classes are taught to the deaf in Little Rock; various teaching opportunities are found in neighboring towns; and many sermons are preached throughout the state by Harding students every Sunday. Truly, Christianity forms the spirit of Harding. Brother Andy T. Ritchi e., has inspired many young people through his personal evangelism meetings. We gather in the College church to worship the Creator together in song, in prayer, and in the study of His Word. The sermons of Brother Gordon Teet always contain a full measure of inspiration and instruction.
The memories of singing around the lily pool will remain long after other experiences are forgotten . Many students rind that vesper services help end each day of activity ..... ith a feeling of closeness to God. -; Sunday a fternoon finds Harding students conducting worship services for residents of the County Farm.
"Casualty South of Manila" - directed by Helen Hendrix , winner of the best one act play award. Plays are given as fulfillment of a speech major requirement. • One branch of learning which concerns many students is the field of dramatics. Working and learning together in the speech classrooms and the dramatic organizations contributes to the student's development in this field . The Apprentices to Campus Players. Campus Players and Alpha Psi Omega, ana· tional honorary dramatic fraternity, are the dramatic clubs at Harding. Members of these organizations spend many industrious hours working towards the production of the plays which were presented during the year. The performances ranged from the talent shows to the three major play productions of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "The Silver Cord." and "Poppa Is All." Students, anxious to demonstrate their talents, were given an opportunity to do so at the talent shows . After the first talent show if\ the fall, the student body eagerly awaited the spring performance. The long wait was well rewarded since the show was a big success. Students also looked forward to the production of the one act plays. The production class, Campus Players and the Apprentices combined forces to provide entertainment every two weeks by these plays. "Midsummer Night's Dream" - first Shakespearean production on the Harding stage in years. Here Puck has just thrown a scare into the "lion" and his cronies. A scene from "Fall Footlights" - talent show. "The Tears," accompanied by the "The Bluc Beats" were part of the night's entertainment.
• Students interested in music find the courses they need offered a t Harding. The Music Department provides opportunities in the music field through classwork and outside activiti es. Students desiring to learn about music may obtain thi s knowledge by studying in music theory classes, music appreciation classes, and through private vocal or instrumental lessons. Opportunities for singing are made ava il - able throup;h the Hard ing A Ca ppella Ch orus and the Harding Chorale. The A Cappella Chorus delivered spiritua l messages and pleasure on their five trips. Recording for 178 stations in 41 states, Alaska and Canada, the chorus sang their way into the hearts of the nation. Harding enjoyed music sung by the Chorale duri ng the Lectureship, a program of Christmas Carols, and a spring concert. Four professiona l Lyceum Concerts were presented on the Harding stage during the year. Dr. Moore giving private voice lesson to Alan. This is just one of the many fields in which Harding's students may im. prove themselves by practice and expert instruction. Dr. Joe taking care of the technical end of recording songs by the small chorus; just one of his many duties. A wide variety of songs, secular and religious, are used. Last minute rehearsal - traveling under extremely tight schedules the chorus members must rehearse. eat, sleep and study when ever and wherever time will permit. Fall chorus trip - Owen scratches, Harold contemplates study. Jerry looks bewildered, and O. D. seems sleepy; all are typical chorus trip reactions - except Harold's.
Intramural Directors: Cecil Beck, Imogene McAlister and Hugh Rhode.. . . . ,,.,"'- Janis and Virginia find tennis a relaxing game after a day of study. Come spring, t.he courts are full. Under the direction of Cecil Beck and ably ass isted by Hugh Rhodes, the department of health and physical education offers a broad and varied intramural sports program for men. It provides a wide variety of competitive activities which are available to every student in the college. Mr. Beck was assisted by several students who helped in officiating some of the sports. Football, baseball, volleyball, tennis, baseball, and softball were just some of the sports in which more than 250 boys took an active part. With Miss Imogene McAlister at its head, the women's intramural program, which includes basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball, archery, badminton, and several other sports, was participated in by more than 150 young women. 30 ., -. Jack Wood Sears, of the faculty team, is set for Cavin's next pitch i{l an important league game. During a Saturday night game, Neil watches eagerly as his teammat.es try to control the baD,
Nancy seems bewildered by the goings on as Jo Ann blocks Norma's s~ot in the girls basketball tournament. ht... The Texas team, football champions, display their early le&son we~kness in the Oklahoma game - lack of blocking. 31 Pete reaches high to return the ball in a strenuous game with the faculty.
( ~ I 32 ~ student employment program at Harding College in volves about forty per cent of the studen t body, including many of the outstanding students on the campus. This program not only offers students an opportunity to work out part of their expenses, but many lasting friendships arc formed by the assoc iat ion with ot her students. These students have th e sat isfact ion of helping themselves while they ga in valuable experIence for future employment. Under the superVISion of Mrs. Glass the library start llSsists in giving us a pleasant place to study. Examples of an dficienl student labor (orce, Wimpy and Margaret are always on hand at mea l time. Assisting Mr. Simmons in the public relations offi ce. Jim, Walt. and Dewey gain valuable experience. One o f a large maintenance crew helping keep our buildings orderly, Will goes about his daily task.
-- -- Student Council Members - Bill Fl oyd , Calvin Conn, Janis Lyles, Jay Byerley . John McRay, Nadine Pate, Nina Harvey . Winfred Wright , Charles Pitner, sponsor , Jerry Martin , Peggy Futrell, Weldon Hendrix, Sallie Turner, Pete Ward . Student Council - Linking Students And Faculty The role of the STUDENT COUNCIL at Harding is to guide the student body into a better understanding of the purposes and ideals of the college. The council makes an effort to improve the campus appearance, chapel hour, and campus life in general. Some of the accomp.lishments of the year included the purchasing of a new jukebox for the Student Center and a milk dispenser for Armstrong Harding students enjoying themselves at a regular Saturday night function in charge of the Student Council. 33 Hall , instituting Saturday night games in the Emerald Room, and assisting the Club Council in sponsoring an all-school Christmas party. Another Saturday night feature presented by the Council, in conjunction with the Health Council, were movies on marriage and the home. A breakfast at Camp Wyldewood honoring officers-elect concludes the year's activities. '- , "" . / , - ~ Student Council Officers - Winfred Wright , President; Nina Harvey, Secretary; Jay Byerley, Vice-President.
Bible "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free ... " This is the guiding influence of Harding's religious life and training which is directed by a faculty dedicated to teaching the truth.
More than 1. 900 years ago Jesus said "man shall not live by bread alone." Therefore Harding emphasizes the Bible, the supreme revelation of God to man. In doing so, Harding is preparing students for fuller Christian service. One of the best classes on the campus is extracurricular. It is the Monday night preacher's meeting conducted by Bro. Jesse P. Sewell. Young people at Harding learn by doing, as well as study. In chapel, services at the college congregation, and Monday night meetings students participate in leading prayer, directing singing, reading scripture and preaching. One of the greatest benefits to young ministers comes from experience gained by speaking at surrounding congregations. More than 120 congregations in Arkansas and neighboring states are served by preachers from Harding College. Hardi"g's preachers meet to discuss problems and methods. Going out with student preachers, John leads singing on Sunday. Student Preachers - ROW ONE: J. Byerley. B. Floyd, L. Moore, R. Williams. T. Scott, A. Kellams, G. KicHer, G. Turner, J. Whitfield, O. Evans, R. Speer, H. Picklesimer, E. Morphis. ROW TWO: P. DuBois, L. Jennings, R. Andrejewski, E. Ouzts, D. McCampbell, F. Riemer, J. Hill, D. Davenport, G. Moore, C. Depew, N. Pryor, K. Gocbbels. ROW THREE: C. Odom, J, Westbrook, J. Townsdin. B. Hammans, J. Allen, J. Meredith, W. Buchanan, J. Hobby, C. Buchanan, O. D. Morrow, S. Jenkins, B. Glover, H. Wilkins, M. Moore. ROW FOUR: D. White, G. Kirkbride, B. Holloway, G. Blake, F. Caldwel1, W. Craddock, E. Byrd, R. Ham, C. Hughes, H. Sisson, W. Itnirht, R. Bever, C. Hall , H. Alexander. J. Cash. ROW FIVE: L. Davis. R. Keith, F. Alexander, B. Hampton, J. Mitchell, J. May, B. Cloud, C. Grubbs, D. Humphrey, B. Jolliff, D. Kee, H. Pipkin, J. Hall, B. Nichols, J. Brooks. A. Lowder. RlJW SIX: B. Hare, W. Ale-- xander, T. Eaves, B. Thrasher, J. McRay, L. Goff. 35
After the day's activities vespers in the dorm help to center our minds on the real purpose of life, worship or our Creator. These Activities Show Although college is a place of learning, Harding students also believe in a working Christianity as preparation for the life ahead. Vespers at the close of each day, in every dorm, help to strengthen our tie with God, and give us practice in religious leadership. The SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB consists of a group interested in teaching the word of God to the deaf. In addition to meeting each week for dactylology study, six club members travel to the Little Young People's Meeting is planned to be of help and interest to all. Here Dr. Joe speaks on "The Wonders of the World." 36 Sign Language Club - ROW ONE: E. Weaver, C. Dunkin, W. Adair, T. Watson, G. Smith, P. Rickard. J. Helm, B. Cloud. ROW TWO: D. Davenport, R. Hawkins, J. Whitfield, M. Moore, N. Walter, M. Matthews, L. Ballard, A. Harvey, N. Williams, G. Hughes, G. Blake. Christianity At Work Rock Deaf School each Lord's day, preaching and teaching the Gospel to the deaf. Another practice of Harding students is to visit those in need, especially on Sunday afternoons. Some visit in individual homes, others in the county farm or jail. Participation in activities such as these allow students to relax from their studies and carry out the will of God, as they plan to do in future years of service. Personal Evangelism, under the direction of Bro. Andy T. Ritchie, attempts to give students a basis for active personal work.
· -- --- ~ / Needs of the graduate library are explained to lectureship visitors. Lectureship, An Association Of Christians The topic which the lectureship committee selected for the theme of this year's lectureship, "The Things Which Befit Sound Doctrine," was an especially appropriate one. As the religious highlight of the year, thi s program is looked to for inspiration, strength and fellowship . The speakers, selected from among the best in the churches throughout the nation, brought stimulating lessons to Ule greatest number of people ever to attend lIarding's lectureship. 37 Miller, "...... defending sound doctrine." Keeble: a living legend. Preacher's banquet called to order by West.
Home Ec Club - ROW ONE: Annette Hendrix, Marilyn Fields. Hilda Milligan, Nina Harvey. ROW TWO: Betty Marshall , Mrs. Guy Thompson. Mrs. S. A. Bell , Peggy Robertson. ROW THREE: Jack ie Anguish , Joy Edwards, Nancy Starr, Lois Coburn. Mary Hill. German Club - ROW ONE: Bill Sightes. Eugene Bailey, Dick Richardson. Merlen Ward, Bob Claunch. ROW TWO: Ray Bailey, Jerry Westjohn, Leslie Burke. Tillie Watson. These Groups Reflect Stude Under the capable leadership of Mrs. S. A. Bell, the HOME ECONOMICS CLUB carried out their theme of "Handicrafts" during every meeting. The highlight of the year was the awarding of a certificate to the most outstanding girl in home economics. This spring the members attended a four day workshop at Arkansas State Teachers College, and the club was honored in having Nina Harvey elected as the state secretary at the annual convention in Little Rock . The purpose of the GERMAN CLUB is to increase student interest in German customs, the people, their language and culture. The club accomplishes its purpose by corresponding with the people of Germany, hearing speeches and records by German students on campus, and seeing movies of the country. This group is under the direction of Prof. Leslie Burke. The purpose of the FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA is to create interest and understanding in the teaching profession. Work got underway this year with a chapel program, "Gripo Barks Show," which began the annual membership drive that culminated in a membership of 135 - a record for the Florence Cathcart Chapter. Edsel Hughes, chapter president, served as state reporter at the Arkansas FTA convention held in Little Rock in the early spring. FTA. picture one - ROW ONE: D. Hickenbottom, E. Walston, B. Harris. A. Degenhart. V. Dykes. D. Darling, S. Blake. G. A. Gilfilen. ROW TWO: D. Stokes. M. Holton. S. Paxson. E. Lawrence, M. Dunn, M. Buchanan, W. Dicstlckamp. C. Kicl , J . Holton , R. Seal. ROW THREE: C. Weeks, E. Hughes. J. White. J . Segraves, L. Stone, D. Combs, R. Coble, J. Hall, L. Bills. ROW FOUR: B. Hogan, H. Stewart. J. Ingalls. D. Richa rds. C. Grubbs. M. Bates, B. Craddock. P ictu re two - ROW ONE: J. Edwards. S. McWilliams, M. Fields. C. Grable G. Claunch, D. Wakham. R. Thompson , S. Fort. ROW TWO: E. Holloway, C. Duncan, D. S. Jones, M. Carlon. R. Johnson , H. Milligan N. Pate, E. Foren, D. L. Jones. ROW THREE: J . Redwine, V. Bak E- r, R. Jones, F. Rutherrord, E. Lansdon, B. Bunch , P. Parker, 0 Laird. ROW FOUR: A. Berry, B. Floyd , J . Hightower, J. Meredith , V. Weare. 38
Science Club - ROW ONE: B. Claunch, J. Borden. ROW TWO: S. Gary, R. Harrist, L. Parmenter, A. Northcut, M. Lawson, M. Shupe, J. Enochs, R. Bailey. ROW THREE: N. Dykes, R. Goforth, L. York. J . Westjohn, J. Hightower, J. Ingalls, F. Caldwell, D. Combs. rests THE SCIE CE CLUB was organized to further scientific education among students. At their meetings films, demons trations, lectures by professionalleaders, and talks by members of the club on different phases of science were presented. Other activities during the year included a field trip to the Aluminum Company of America at Bauxite and the presentation of exhibits at the Arkansas Junior Academy of Science convention. THE CIRCLE K CLUB is a , . men s serVlce organization sponsored by the Searcy Kiwanis Club and has proved to be an outstanding asset to the campus and community. Among the various services rendered by this Circle K Club - ROW ONE: Dennie Hall, Maurice Baldwin, Russell Lewis, Doyle Helms, Earl Moss, Norman Dykes, Richard Gee. Larry Bills. ROW TWO: Charlie Weeks, Carlon Southerland, Burl Hogins, Lyman Turley, Bob Petty, Bill Dismuke Walt Gilfilen, Ronald Goforth, Lyndal York. . organization during the year included providing ush ers for each lyceum program, giving the case in the gym for the di splay of intramural sports winners, and presenting a weekly radio program which featured Harding student talent. In connection with national Safe Dri ving Day, the club also presented a series of radio programs. THE BIG SISTERS, arriving early in the fall, greeted tile new girls and helped them to become adjusted to college life. Initial cOntact with the girls is by correspondence during the summer months. After school begins, the "sisters" work in every way possible to help the students become orientated tu Harding. Big Sisters - ROW ONE: Sally Rogers, Cathy Sample, Janiece Selby, Hel en Porterfield , Mary Dunn, Yvonne Niceswanger, Patsy Parker. Jan Kimple , Margaret Hardy. Elizabeth Lansdon. ROW TWO: Marilee Coker, Gloria Shewmaker, Jackie Jones, Lorene Smith. Mrs. Inez Pickens, Mrs . Edwina Wilson, Barbara Ethridge. Loretta Lee. 39
Music Sing Ye Unto the Lord! Wherever Harding students may gatherIn church, in chapel, around the fish pond or In their rooms - they can be found glorifying God In song
ATEMPO - ROW ONE: Claudette Harris. Esther Ramsey, Lora Ann Oliver, Barbara Ethridge, Carolyn Pogue, Gail Shoptaw. Carol Bowman. Grace Ann GiUilen . ROW TWO: Ri chard England. Larry Bills. Eugene Bailey, Maril yn Beal. Patsy Parker, Bill Whittle, Joe Lewis. ROW THREE: Will Parker, Arthur Voyles, Finis Caldwell, Prof. Kenneth Davis. Tommy Merri tl, Bob Sullins , Wiley Parker. Music Is A Part Of ~very Student 's Life Directed by Prof. Kenn eth Davis, A TEMPO 'onsists of thirty-five members. Activities during the year included three chapel programs, the presentation of the annual spring opera, which is given in conjunction with the dramatics department, and "The Squirrel Hunt," the organization's annua l out ing at Bee Rock. Also, A Tempo presents the Outstanding Musician Award each year. Still another outstanding choral group on the campus is the HARDING CHORALE, whose major purpose is to train and develop students for the. A Cappell a Chorus. Under the direction of 01' . Eric Moore, the organization is open to any student interes ted in singing. Activities during the year included a concert of hymns at the annual fall lectureship, chapel programs, and a spring concert. Chorale - ROW ONE: R. N. Bobbitt. C. Pogue, D. S. Jones, M. Duer, B. Gowen, W. Adair. J. Enochs, D. Wakham. ROW TWO: W. Gwin, S. Crocker, H. Earls. I. Lawson, J . Holton, J. Vogler, S. Turner. W. D. Starling, G. Land . TlflRD ROW: B. Stephens, J. Hodges, A. Johnson. L. Ballard. K. Prysock, J . Anguish, J. Messick. C. Beeson. ROW FOUR: F. Ri emer, J . Townsdin, L. Bills. F. Caldwell, B. McKee, R. Brown. D. Ruckman . O. Evans. T. Smith . NOT PICTURED: E. Martin, E. T. Moore.
A Cappella Chorus - ROW ONE: J. Summerville, N. Pate, G. Claunch. E. Weaver, E. Ramsey, L. Crews. N. Williams. M. McGinnis , G. Shoptaw, Y. Clift, G. GiUilen, C. Bowman. ROW TWO: J. Lil es, J. Hartman , L. Oliver, F. Paxson, B. Ethridge, A. Duckworth, M. Lewis, B. Floyd, C. Harris, P. Parker, V. Dykes. ROW THREE: T. Merritt, L. Lee. M. Jenkins, R. Crumbliss, R. England, E. Ritchie, G. Turner, D. Sauter, D. Stephenson, D. Darling, D. Donnell, B. Scott. ROW FOUR: K. Boler, W. Dinkins, L. Powers, P. Teague, M. Moore, J. Kirks, J. Hill, J. Lewis, L. Parmenter. B. Claunch, B. Sullins. ROW FIVE: J. Perrin, J. Vanderpool, E. Bailey, B. Jolliff, P. DuBois, D. Ely, O. Morrow, R. Bever, P. Dykes, H. Vanderpool, O. Olbricht. Singing Is A Tradition At J-Iarding In addition to personal appearances in nine states, the A CAPPELLA 'CHORUS , over the weekly program "Hymns From Harding," was heard over 179 radio stations in the United States and Canada this year. Made up of Harding students from 21 sta tes, members of the chorus are selected from the entire student body by private audition. Directed by Prof. Kenneth Davis the 59 member chorus makes two major trips each year; with individual members of the group answering many other singing engagements. In addition, programs for lectureship, weddings, and chapel were given. States visited by the chorus include Ark. , Okla., Kans ., Miss., Ala., Mo ., and Tenn . Directed by Prof. Eddie Baggett and composed of 33 members, the HARDING BAND this year took another step forward in it s development by going on -its' first tour . Giving a total of six programs, the group appeared in Des Arc, Paragould, and Newport, Ark ., and Memphis and Henderson, Tenn . Showing great improvement and group interest, the organization's local appearances consisted of playing for chapel programs and c ivic organizations . Also, parts of the band, as the brass sex tet, clarinet quartet and the "Hungry Five" (German Band ), gave individual programs. Members of the band are a combined group, consisting of both high school and college students. Band - ROW ONE: T. Merritt, J. Hightower, B. Baker, M. Jenkins, L. DuBois, D. Marsh . ROW TWO: D. Essary, F. Caldwell, L. Rhodes, P. Street, M. Seal, D. Sauter, H. Valentine, O. Clayton, J. Lewis, F. Underwood. J. Tunnicliff. ROW THREE; N. Pryor, M. Fields, C. Bowman, W. Parker, D. Hickenbottom, T. Brown, R. Morris, B. Cope, A. Childress, J. Lewis, P. Plank, L. Fuller, D. Davis, L. Davis. STANDING : Prof. Baggett, J. Whitfield, E. Ritchie, W. Parker . NOT PICTURED: C. DuBois, M. Eshelman. R. Seal, M. Telchik, F. Decker.
Men's Quartette - Joe Lewis, Jerry Martin, Pat Teague, Jerry Perrin. ) Men 's Quartette - Leo Powers, Richard England, Gary Turner, Bob Scott. Ensemble - ROW ONE: Esther Ramsey, Carol Bowman, Martha Jenkins, Janis Lyles. ROW TWO: Mary Ruth Lewis, Delia Beth Stephenson, Gail Shoptaw, Darlene Darling, Barbara Ethridge, Claudette Harris. Patsy Parker. Symphonette - ROW ONE: A. Hart, D. Jones, B. Scott. M. Fields, D. Donnell , L. Huffard. ROW TWO: E. Lan'5don, J. Howard. F. Caldwell. M. Eshelman. T. Merrit, J. Hightower, Mr. E. Baggett, L. Davis, M. Beal, B. Claunch, J. Lewis, L. Ballard. ROW THREE: M. Jenkins, E. Bailey, J. Whitrield, P. Street, J . Wilson. Mr. K. Davis, R. K ing, R. Simmons.
Los Rancheros - ROW ONE: Bonnie Cates, Wanda Adair, Kay Wilson, Jane Lewis, Marie Cuellar. ROW TWO: Eula Holloway. Janiece Helm, Carroll Dunkin . Hilda Milligan, Gordon Teel. ROW THREE: Joe Cuellar, Bill Stafford, Eddie Morphis, Jack Meredith, Dr. Russell Lewis, John WhitC'. Debaters - Bill Floyd. Don Humphrey. Duane McCampbell. NOT PICTURED: Bobby Coker. Clubs For Service, Study, And Activity To bettcr acquaint the mcmbcrs with thc Latin Amcrican lanp;uagc and customs, thc LOS RANCHEROS startcd two new wcekly Spanish classes in addition to the ones alrcady mccting. Under the dircction of Joc Cucllar and Brothcr Gordon Tcel, thc classcs viewcd film s and hea rd r eports on "south of the border" customs;" all reports wcrc given in Spanish. The annual Mex ica n dinncr, with students attcnding in Latin Amcrica n dress, climaxcd the year's activity. THE HARDING DEBATE SQUAD made six trips thi s ycar, partic ipatinl'," in intercollcgiatc debates and othcr spccch ac tivitics. Thi s_ one of thcir most successful ycars, saw thc Squad take sccond pla ce in the University of Arkansas Invita tional Tournament. The Scnior team wcnt to thc finals in the Mid-South Tou rnament, while Bill Floyd won first pla cc in the Junior Men's Oratorical Contcst at Baylor U ni vcrsi ty . TilE STUDENT HEALTil COUNCIL is madc lip of prc-med and pre-nursing studcnts, a r cprcsentativc of each socia l club. and allyone else intercs ted in a hctt cr hea lth prop;t·am for th e coll egc. Sincc its orl',"anization last ycar the Counci l has de,·eloped definit e' aillls and purpuse's. two of which are the promotion of bettc r hca lth on the campll s and the organization of dormitory cOIllmittces [01" first aid. Thc p; roup 's sponsor is :\1rs. Mable Frenc h. Student Health Association - ROW ONE: Sue Gary, Il eta Buchan an, Jennie Gentry, Andee King. ROW TWO: Ann Berry, Patsy Smith , Betty Clark, Rheba Jo Berryhill, Nancy Knott , Charlene Ha rris. Jane Lewis, Mrs. French. Margaret Chafin . ROW THREE: Jimmy Howard. Harold Sisco, Jimmy Williams. Stan Schwartz, Alvin Cashon. Dale Essary. Louis Eckstei n. Lenore Felix, Jim Borden. 44 • .. . - m . ,,, I .. I m I
Bohemian Club _ ROW ONE: Wiley Parker. Cissie Blake. Jennie Gentry, Gail Claunch, El eanor Weaver . Eula Holloway, Will Parker. ROW TWO: Freddie Rogers. Pat Stine, Joanne Hartman . Anna Duckworth. Mrs. Mason. TilE BOIIEMIAN CLUB, under the co-sponsorship of Mrs. Perry Mason and Mr. Herb Dean. strives to further interest and study in visual arts. Activities durinp; th e yea r included an art exhibition. th e anllual "Costume Ball" attended hy mcrnhers disguised as works of art. and a trip to Brooks ;\lrmnrial Art Gallery in Memphis. Tenn . Camera Club _ Evelyn Lawrence. Jackie Anguish, Paula Rickard, Ray Bailey. Tom Smith, NOl'man Dykes. Walla ce Alexander. John Ingalls. Larry Bills. Dennie Hall. Lester Parmenter, Richard Hawkins. Walt Gilfilcn. TI-Ji£ CAMERA CLUB, designed to promote interest and ski ll in photography, is sponsored by Prof. eil B. Cope. Photography techniques and practices were discussed and demonstrated at club meetings. Two snapshot contests and a field trip to Petit Jea n were the club's activities for the year . Pen and Parchment _ Ronald Harrist . Jane Wade, Herb Stewart. Calvin Downs, Ruby Nell Bobbitt, Barbara Galyan, Betty Marshall . NOT PICTURED: Nona Williams, CharlES Pittman , James Atteberry. PE A 0 PARCHMENT, campus literary club. has as it's purpose that of futhering interest in writing and literature. Membership is determined by submission of an original manuscript. judged by club members and sponsor, Prof. James Alleberry. The purpose of the bi-monthly meetings is to discuss and criticize the work of members. 45
Bison Staff - ROW ONE: D. Brown, Sports Ed.; T. Pippen, Asst. Ed.; D. Hall , Ed. ; R. Gee, Bus. Mgr.; S. Stewart , Cir. Mgr.; L. Turley. Asst. Bus. Mgr. ROW TWO: E. Lansdon; M. Hardy, Soc. Ed.; J. Jones: S. Gary; J. Grimn; C. Blake; W. Deistelkamp; D. Goodwin; N. Williams, News Ed. ROW THREE: J. Westbrook; G. Timmerman; C. Pearson; K. Parris; J. Holton; C. Dunkin; S. Turner; K. Sample. ROW FOUR: H. Stewart; W. Alexander; M. Ward; L. Eckstein; K. Nichols ; C. Pittman, Religious Ed.; D. Helms; J. Gainey. Photographer. NOT PICTURED: W. Gilfilen; H. Norwood; D. Flaxbeard; R. Morris; G. Smith; M. Hopper; B. Galyan; D. Richardson; J. Anguish; S. Rogers; J. Hartman; C. Downs; O. Hilburn; M. Graham; A. Couch; S. Fort; Prof. Cope. Faculty Advisor. Dennie Hal l, Editor Richard Gee, Business Manager The Bison Report:s Campus News As It: ~appens Interviewing, writing copy, proof reading, meeting deadlines and doing the other numerous tasks involved in publishing a weekly newspaper often becomes tiresome, but the BISON staff members had a feeling of accomplishment every Wednesday afternoon when each student reached happily for his copy of the paper. But keeping the students informed of campus news a.nd activities is not the only function of the Bison. Other activities for the year included sponsoring the All-Star Football and Basketball games, the Bison essay contest, attending the ACPA convention at Magnolia, and presenting letters to staff members earning them. Mr. West and Dennie check a first run. Editor Hall gave us an excellent paper; he personally supervised every move. 46
The Petit Jean Pictures Highlights Of The Year In creating the 1956 PETIT JEAN, as in every other annual, copy must be written, edited. and proofed; pictures must be taken. developed, and placed; and names must be checked and double-c hecked. Although we admittedly experienced a few headaches and a few late hours; nevertheless, we have enjoyed every exciting day. Our biggest reward comes when we see the happy faces of the students as they look through these pages. Petit Jean Day is the climax for the enti r e staff. Then, the annuals arc distributed to you, the reader. "Ve sincerely hope you enjoy the re-creation on paper of a wonderful school year as we have tried to do in this '56 P J. Jane Claxton, Editor Petit .Jean Staff - ROW ONE: E. Hughes. Asst. Bus. Mgr. ; J. Claxton. Ed.; H. Stewart. Asst . Ed. ROW TWO: P. Futrell; D. Hall ; L. Coburn, Faculty Ed.: N. Pate ; C. DuBois; C. Harris, High School Ed.; S. Gary; B. Floyd; S. Turner; N. Harvey, ROW THREE: P. Stine; P. Teague; J. Westbrook; Dr. J. Pryor, Faculty Adv.; P. Ward, Sports Ed.; J. Gainey; M. Austin; W. GiI£ilen, Photographer ; NOT PICTURED: W. Wright, Bus. Mgr .; J. Hartman. Art Ed .; J . King. Social Club Ed.; C. Totty; G. Smith. Religious Ed.; J. Shurbet , J.King, Copy Ed . Yearbook distribution! The big day for all concerned, but especially for the Petit Jean Staff. Winfred Wright, Business Manager
Drama "All the world's a t " sage - Drama activities provide an enriching combination of work and play, and, as the reward for a job well done, the ringing applause of approval from fellow classmates.
I , Alpha Psi - ROW ONE: Dr. E. Ulrey, Mrs. J. T. Cone, Dr. J. Sears, Mrs. P. Mason, Mr. R. Walker, B. Hogins . ROW TWO: B. Hampton, C. Pittman, Dr. J. Pryor. NOT PIC'rURED: Mrs. F. Cathcart, 1), Stokes, Mr. and Mrs. G. Wiley, Mrs. E. Ulrey, tir. L. Burke, Mrs. L. C. Sears, Mrs. J. N. Armstrong, D. Marsh. ALPHA PSI OMEGA, the on ly national honorary organization on the campus, sponsors Harding's dramatic organizations and encourages dramatic ability. Membership is gained through outstanding ability and consistent achievement in stage work. This year the group presented three one act plays. THE APPREl\TICES, Campus Player's junior organization , is composed of Harding students interested in dramatics. The Apprentices work their Campus Players Apprentices - ROW ONE: Bob Speer, Carol Robertson, Joy Edwards, Janice Stroud, Shirley Williams. ROW TWO: Bob McNeese, Sam Ki tching, Jo Anne King, Dennise Taylor. Annette McDougald. way into Campus Players on a point system, membership being granted only after the required numher of points have been earned. The purpose of CAMPUS PLAYERS is to further interest in the theatre, giving many students a ch ance to develop dramatic talent. Three major productions and a number of one act plays were given thi s year. This group also presents awards for outstanding service and achievement in dramatics. Campus Players - ROW ONE: Della Stokes. Carroll Dunkin, Patsy Smith, Sue Gary, Carol Trent, Ramona Thompson, Shirley Alexander, Kay Wilson, Flora Rutherford. ROW TWO: Marjia RuHin, Jeanno Bankston, Glenda Taylor, Caryl Landreth, Darlene Darling, Helen Hendrix , Judaun Ragan, lIa Verne Crews. ROW THREE: Edward Ritchie, Guy McHand, Darrell Alexander, Weldon Hendrix, Bill Hampton . Virgil Weare, Lester Parmenter, Burl Hogins. 49
The New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony's appearance on the Harding stage was their first appearance in Arkansas. Many practice sessions such as this preceeded "Papa is All," directed by M,: "nrl Mrc; . Glen Wiley, and given April 20. Dramatics Provide Fu Each year outstanding dramatic and concert artists of national reputation are brought to the Harding campus to complement the college lyceum presen ta tions. The first program of the year was presented by the duo piano team of Bill and Pat Medley . On November 3 students were privileged to hear the world renown baritone Igor Gorin. Following the Christmas holidays fascination In playing "Carmen" and "Don Jose" Ralph Nielsen and Audrey Paul gave the last outside lyceum program of the year. For play production class Patsy directed "The Finger of God," starring Ottis Hilburn, Helen Hendrix and Lester Parmenter. A typical rehearsal for the production of "Spring Spotlights" given the night of May 1, under the direction of Burl Hagins. --...... --
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