1962-1963 Yearbook

ADMINISTRATION Harding's deans direct campus life of students JOSEPH f. PRYOR, PhD VIRGIL H. LAWYER has found that his second year at Harding has been a busy one. As Dean of Students he is responsible for co-ordinating a ll student activities and administering the student personnel program. H e al so holds the office of Director of Admissions and is responsible for cOlTesponding with all prospective students of the college. He also attends many high school career days throughou t the area. Dean Lawyer is a former missionary to Japan and, while in Japan, he was the principal of the Ibaraki Christian High School for five years. All the students appreciate him for his sincere interest in young people and for his helpful advice in the solution of their problems. When not attending to the duties of the college, Dean Lawyer enjoys being with his family and participating in various sports, especially golf. 20 DR. JOSEPH E. PRYOR, Dean of the College, works closely with the studen ts, advising and helping them plan their college work. "Dr. Joe" is also cha irman of the Department of Physical Science and a professor of mathematics. He takes an active part in national and regional organizations and holds the office of Secretary-Treasurer of Region IT of Alpha Chi. During the past year he served as president of the Arkansas Deans' Association. He is Harding's faculty representative to the Arkansas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Ilis interest in the activities of students is shown by his serving as sponsor of the Arkansas Eta Chapter of Alpha Chi, cosponsor of the TNT club and as faculty advisor of the Petit Jean staff. He began teaching at Harding in 1944 after completing the doctorate in physical chemistr y. His hob b i e s include sports, photography and r eading. VIRGIL H. LAW Y ER , MA

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