Diane Hoagland. . . . Editor Gail IlcKinney . Business Manager Dr. Joseph Pryor . Faculty Adviser Volume XLV Harding College Searcy, Arkansas BEAUMONT MEMORIAL LIBRARY HARDING UNIVERSITY SEARCY, ARKANSAS 72143
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4 Faces Record the Story Fall brings a tinge of excitement To this Arkansas community Harding awakes from summer slumber And opens her doors To the varied faces The faces of youth Anonymous faces search for a friend Laugh And find a niche Familiar faces rested and eager Say hello once again
Of a Year of Growth Winter activity and learning ignite the individual Spring brings new personality Maturity . .. Wisdom . .. change 1969 passes quickly Harding closes her doors The faces of adulthood prepare for the summer TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication .. Administration . Academic Life . Student Life . Classes ...................... .. ..... ... .. . Personalities Organizations . Social Clubs .................. . Athletics ........ Academy . ............ .. Advertisements ........................... . Directory .................... .................. . \80308 16 18 40 ... ... ........ 56 78 ..... . /38 .... 158 ........ 188 ............ 228 ................. 264 ...... 308 .. ................. 351 5
Faces of Youth Facial expressions capture '69 The faces of youth are here but for a moment Lost in a crowd, caught in an antic Youth is now 7
8 Faces of Spirit The outside world charges by Our inward spirit remains constant
Decision A part of the whole Yet so alone Daily We face decisions Forever We seek answers 9
Accomplishment 10
Faces of Involvement Involvement provides an answer Work reaps results For a national business team An olympic tryout An international tour Renowned visitors encourage us To become more involved 11
12 Wisdom A moment With a professor An ancient scholar A second With our thoughts The year Only arouses The inquisitive
Face o/God In the face of Christians We see the face of God 13
14 Responsibility Adulthood brings Responsible actions To cast a vote To give life blood
Faces of the Future Challenf!,es confront our world Technology Mechanization defy us . . . To maintain individuality Humanity And faith in God Is our task 15
16 An unselfish humanitarian A thoughtful counselor An ultimate source of strength to all who know him A versatile mixture of A nationally recognized scholar A respected Christian A loving husband and father A dedicated servant of Harding DEDICATION A face among all other faces The epitome of adulthood
Upon his twenty-fifth anniversary at Harding And in appreciation of his belief in us, We the Senior class Dedicate the 1969 Petit Jean To Dr. Joseph E. Pryor, Our faithful friend. 17
SILHOUETTED by on evening sun, Dr. Ganus gazes pensively across the campus on a late fall day. FORCING his opponent to the rear of the handball court, Dr. Ganus scores with a ki II shot. 20
· PRESIDENT Ganus announces new plans for expansi~n in future years DR. CLIFTON L. GANUS, JR., announced this .year extensive plans for expansion of the Harding College facilities. With the construction of the art center, 1969 saw completion of the first phase of the "decade of development" outlined by President Ganus four year ago. Future projects include library expansion, a coliseum-auditorium, physical education center, new student center, two new dormitories, equipped computer center, Academy building and rehabilitation of the old science building. During the fall of 1968, Governor Rockefeller honored President Ganus and Dean Pryor at a reception in Little Rock. Civic and educational groups frequently seek Harding's president to make speeches. In .spite of a hectic schedule, he still found time to challenge faculty members to a game of handball or play basketball with students on weekends. His spirit and attendance at intercollegiate athletic events was inspiring. Dr. Ganus was often away on Sundays, but when not out of town he taught a morning Bible class for Harcling's freshmen and transfer students . STANDING high in the stadium for a better view, Dr. Ganus watches the Bisons taste victory in the 1968 homecoming game. ACCOMPANIED by Mrs. J. P. Duff and his wife, Harding's President and Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Pryor wait to greet guests.
DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Dean Pryor marks a quarter of century at Harding College DR. JOSEPH E. PRYOR this year marked 25 years of service to Harding College. Each year has brought new responsibilities to Dr. Pryor, but in 1968-69 he not only efficiently fulfilled his duties as Dean, but taught two physical science classes and served in his 24th year as advisor to the Petit Jean as well. On occasion he even substituted in the absence of other teachers . Governor Rockefeller last fall hosted a reception given in honor of Harding's President and Dean, and tlleir wives. In October, Dr. Pryor and President Ganus attended a rocket launching at Cape Kennedy as guests of NASA. Dean Pryor has been active this year as a coordinator in the North Central Association Liberal Arts Study Program, traveling frequently. 22 DISPLAYING the bow-tie and ready smile which have become his trademarks, Dr. Joe makes the doily treck to his office. MUNDANE and routine to some, checking the morning moil provides for Dr. Joe a welcome breather from 0 rapid, hectic schedule of conferences , classes and odmir;lIitrative decisions.
VIRGIL LAWYER, MA DEAN OF STUDENTS Lawyer yields track team duty to need for student recruiting VIRGIL H. LAWYER, Dean of Students, found it necessary this year to give up coaching the crosscountry team in order to devote more time to recruiting new students. In his responsibilities as director of admissions, special emphasis was placed on reaching potential students in Arkansas, since enrollment from that area was down this year. A zealous man radiating school spirit, Lawyer was constantly striving to keep student morale high and, as a result, advocated relaxing social regulations in some areas. Dean Lawyer was active in mission work, having special interest in Japan. His leisure time was often spent studying history. He is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, a national history honor society. Other professional memberships of Dean Lawyer are the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors and the American Council of Admissions Counselors. DEAN OF MEN Allison advises draft-age men on current induction changes CARL LEE ALLISON possesses an unusual ability to communicate well with young men, which resulted in the effective execution of his college responsibilities this year. Also, a thorough understanding of current draft policies caused Harding's male population to be especially grateful for his presence. Dean Allison earned a reputation of being a man who can be trusted to do whatever is possible in harmonizing student affairs. His extensive participation in sports aided in filling the role of assistant athletic director and makes him an amiable and competent baseball coach. Dean Allison, often officiated athletic events . He is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Coaches and the Arkansas Officials Association. He is also involved every year with student recruitment and coordination of Camp Tahkodah facilities for non-college groups. CARL ALLISON , MA 23
DIRECTOR OF TESTING Gilliam chooses as his project a study of Harding dropouts DR. BOB J. GILLIAM, Director of Testing and Counseling was selected to attend the North Central Association's Liberal Arts Workshop during the summer of 1968 and chose as his project, a study of college dropouts at Harding. His willingness to listen to problems and the profundity of his understanding won him the respect of the student body. Other responsibilities included serving as chairman of the department of psychology and sociology and teaching a young married couple's class on Sundays. Dr. Gilliam also coached the golf team. PRESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT COX lectures on management, advises in business problems BILLY RAY COX, assistant to the President, conducted a series of lectures for the American Management Association during 1967-68 to help solve many of the critical problems facing today's industry in areas of employee relations. Cox also served as assistant professor of business administration, faculty advisor to Harding's outstanding business team and director of the American Studies Program. His extraordinary abilities were often sought after by individuals and firms as a tax and business consultant. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arkansas and Texas Societies for Certified Public Accountants. BILLY itAY COX. MBA , CPA , lOA 24 BOB GILLIAM, EdO
- HA ltRy OLREE , EdD VIRGil BECKETT, BA , DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Dr. Olree conducts research to aid NASA space program DR. HARRY DOYLE OLREE, Director of Research, was occupied again in 1968-69 with the evaluation of physical fitness. In cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, research was conducted to aid in preparing man for the rigors of cxtended space flight. Last November Dr. Olree was elected vice-president of the Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education and Hecreation. He is Harding's athletic director and chairman of the division of education and department of health and education. REGISTRAR Beckett keeps college records, utilizes I BM equipment often VIRGIL M. BECKETT, aid~d by the intricate electronics of IBM equipment, was responsible for keeping accurate records of students' achievements. In his additional role as director of data processing. Mr. Beckett was involved with programming the machines for greatest efficiency. Their present versatility may be illustrated by the wide range of uses-from listing names for the student directory to complex financial computations and records. Always willing to help with problems, Mr. Beckett checked seniors' degree plans to assure their graduating on schedule and counseled students facing indecision about their maiors. He is a member of the American and Arkansas Associations of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Office. 25
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mayor Howard of Monroe, La. is elected Chairman of Board BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Jim Bill Mclnteer. Richard Gibson, T. J. McReynolds, Flanoy Alexander, lema., Johnson, Dr. Clifton l. Ganus, Jr ., Dr . Houston T. Karnes, Dr. Harold Coqburn, M.D., 26 WIVES of Board members enjoy a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Ganus while members view progress on the new art center. louis Green. David Paul Burton, Olen Hendrix, Roy Sawyer, Hillard Johnmeyer, John D. Baldwin, J. A. Thompson, Dr. George S. Benson , Mrs. Robert S. Warnock, W. L. Howard.
Jim.. TIIomll Cone 1900·1968 lOTT TUCKER, BA IN MEMORIAM "James Thomas Cone worked as though he would live forever; yet, he lived as though he would die tomorrow." Dr. Clifton Ganus, Jr., June 1968. James Cone's life touched many, especially the young. He often said, "the best way to stay young is to be with young people but the quickest way to grow old is to keep up with young people." Mr. Cone was born December 20,1900 in Izard County, Ark. Marrying Oral Wood of Searcy, he established himself in the community and pioneered with several others the formation of a Church of Christ in Searcy. In 1945 Cone-Huddlestn Construction Co. was formed to serve a growing town and expanding college. Always active, Jim Cone was Vice-Chairman of Harding's Board, Board Chairman of Searcy Federal Savings and Loan, board member of the First National Bank and an cider in the Downtown Church of Christ. James Cone is surv ived by his wife. Mrs. Oral Cone of Searcy; his daughter. Mrs. Kathryn Boyd of Memphis; and three grandchi ldren, Caroline, James and Andrew, all of Memphis. BUSINESS MANAGER Tucker is named to new post in city Chamber of Commerce LOTT R. TUCKER, JR., while carrying the COql" plex responsibilities of business manager, was elected vice-president of the Searcy Chamber of Commerce last December. He previously served as a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board. The vast financial a ffairs of the college grew to even greater proportions during 1968·69 as Harding's budget exceeded $5 Y2 million . Mr. Tucker personally supervised much of the construction of the new art building in addition to handling the college's budgeting, purchasing, accounting and campus maintenance. He was active in the Searcy Kiwanis Club and was a boa rd member of the Searcy Federal Savings and Loan Association . 27
BIBLE James R. Allen, MRE W. Leslie Burke, MA Assistant Professor Professor Bible Greek and Hebrew James D. Bales, PhD Joseph L. Cannon, MA Professor Visiting Professor Christian Doctrine Bible and Missions DEEPLY lost in study, Rick Horner pours over his Bible in a search for understanding initiated by his instructor 's comments. 28 W. Joe Hacker, Jr., ORE Associate Professor Religious Education Conard Hays. 8D Associate Professor Bible Robert L Helsten, MA Assistant Professor Bible James Howa rd, MTh Instructor Bible Andy T. Rathie, MA Assistant Professor Bible Jack Wood Sears, PhD Professor Bible Jerry lee Jones, ThM Assistant Professor Bible Neate T. Pryor, ThO Assistant Professor Bible and Greek Winfred O. Wrlgfll Dr. de l'Universite Assistant Professor Missions Jere E. Y.le~ PhD Assistant Professor Bible
Harding Burton, BMus Associate Instructor Music Kenneth Davis. Jr., DMus Assoc iate Professor Music Clifton l. Ganus III, MMEd William Hollaway, MMEd Instructor Assistant Professor Music Music Stanley B. Green, BSE Instructor Art Elizabeth B. Mason, MA Professor Art Erie T. Moore. EdD Professor Music Mona S. Moore, BA Instructor Music Don D. Robinson, MA Assistant Professor Art Ann Sewell. MM Assistant Professor Music James T. Wltson, MA Instructor Art FINE ARTS NEVERMORE to be without a piano, Dr. Davis shows off the instrument given to him by Russell Sim· mons of the publicity deportment after a Belles and Beaux show in which none was available. 29
EDUCATION Ted M. AMmon, MA Cecil M. Beck, MA Bobby Coker, £.dD Robert T. Knigh~ MA "Ull D. Olr.., EdD Cllrence Sanders, BA Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Professor Director Physical Education Physical Education Education Physical Education Physical Education Educational Med ia Center Karyl V. Bailey. MA Winn ie Bell, MAlS Bob J. Corbin, MEd Theodore R. Lloyd, MS Paulette Park, MAT Edward G. Sewell, PhD Instructor Assistant librarian Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Instructor Professor Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Education Barbara C. Barnes, BA M. E. Berryhill, MA Elizabeth Dykes, MAlS Maude Montgomery, MA John C. Prock, MY Murrey W. Wilson, MA Instructor Professor Assistant librarian Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Physical Education Physical Education Elementary Education Physical Education Education Jerome Barnes, MAT Shirley Birdsall, MSlS Hugh M. Groover, MEd Jerry Mote, MAT Nyal D. Royse, MEd Betty Work. MA Assistant Professor librarian Assista nt Professor Instructor Assistant Professor Instructor Education Physical Education Physical Education Education Elementary Education 30
effective use of the knee exe rci ser. SAVING Dave Rivoire 's research paper by digging up facts is a pleasant task for Mrs. Reba Berryhill, an assistant librarian. 31
32 HUMANITIES James L. Atteberry, PhD Professor English J. Harvey Dykes, MA Assistant Professor Speech G.ry Elliott, MA Instru ctor English Robert Eubanks, MA Instructor Speech Josephine Cleveland, MA Assistant Professor English Terry Eyman , BA Associate Instructor Speech Robert Helsten, MA Assistant Professor German William D. Hillin, PhD Assistant Professor English Neil B. Cope, PhD Professor Journalism Alice Jewell, MA Instructor English ~earl Latham, MA Assistant Professor English larry Menefee, MA Instructor Speech INTRICATE equipment is used by Dr. Richard Walker in the speech therapy lab to correct speech deficiencies . Dennis M. Organ, MA Betty Ulrey, BA James Williams. Jr., MA Instructor In structor Instructor Journalism English Engl ish Sherry B. Organ, BA Evan Ulrey. PhD Dorothy Wright Instructor Professor Dr. de J'Universrte English Speech Assistant Professor French linda Schmidt, "BA Richard W. Walker, PhD Winfred Odel Wright Associate Instructor Professor Dr. de l'Universite Speech Speech Assistant Professor French
Ronald Doran, MS Pat McRee. 8S Instructor Assistant Biological Science Home Economics Don England, PhD James Mackey, PhD Associate Professor Assistant Professor Chemistry Physics Maurice L lawson, MS Bula Moudy, MS Associate Professor Instructor Physics Home Economics Mildred L. Bell , PhD Professor Home Economics Bill W. Oldham, MS Assistant Professor Mathematics James 1. Penrod, MS Instructor Mathematics Kenneth l. Perr i!1 . EdD Associate Professor Mathematics Phyllis Blacksten, MS Instructor Home Economics Dean B. Priest. PhD Assistant Professor Mathemat ics Joseph E. Pryor, PhD Professor Physical Science Bryce Roberson, PhD Assistarat Professor Biologica l Science NATURAL SCIENCE Troy Slue, MA Assistant Professor Mathematics William Rushton. MA Assistant Professor Biologica l Science Jack Wood Sears, PhD Professor Biological Science Ca rroll Smith, PhD Assistant Professor Chemistry Sharon Deacon, MS Instructor Home Economics Elaine Thompson, MA Assistant Professor Home Economics William Williams, PhD Professor Chemistry GeorgeWoodruff, EdD Assistant Professor Biologicat Science 33
SOCIAL SCIENCE 34 David B. Burks, MBA Instructor Business Administrat ion Robert C. Camp, MBA Assistant Professor Economics Lowell A. Cook, MA Instructor History Bill Col, MBA, CPA, TDA Bob J. Gilliam, EdO Fred Jewell , MA Delmer O'Dell, MA Ass istant Professor Professor Instructor Instructor Busi ness Adm inistration Psychology History Sociology William l. Culp, BA James Hedrick, EdO, CPA Norman Merritt, Jr., MBA Roddy Osborne, BA Instructor Professor Assistant Professor Instructor Sociology Accounting Busi ness Adm inistration Psychology Clifton L Ganus, Jr., PhD Richard Indermill, MA Raymond Muncy, MA Kelty Randolph, MA Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor ASSistant Professor History Psychology History Psychology Dallas Roberts. MA Charles R. Walker, MS Assistant Professor Instructor Political Science BusinessAdministration Thomas Statorn,MAT Ron K. Young, MA Instructor Instructor History Political Science Ermal H. Tucker, MS Harriet Zarbaugh, BA Assistant Professor Instructor Bu siness Education Secretarial Science
VISITING, a key word in the American Studies Program, is token seriously by these students, viewing the world 's la rgest refinery at Baton Rouge, la., on one of the recent tours. NEVER knowing just when one might be called upon in Dallas Roberts ' history dass keeps all alert and quite wide awoke . MASSIVE columns of the Illinois monument to Civil War dead tower above American Studies students at Vicksburg , Miss. 35 L
STAFF Fred Alexander, MEd. Director of Junior College Relations Carolyn And erson, Secretary, Hardi ng Press Esther Armstrong, Dorm Director, Cathcart Ruth AHeberry, Secretary, Dean of College Dixie Baker, Manager, College Inn Peggy Baker, BS, Secretary, Bible Department Johnnie Ballard, Mai ntenance Foreman Janice Beck, Secretary, Harding Press Joan Berryhill , Clerk, College Bookstore Rheba Berryhill, SA, Assista nt Libra ria n Linda Boaz, Receptionist, Science Department William Bridges, SS, Accou ntant . Bus iness Office lynda Brown, Secretary, Business Office Tommie Brown, Assistant Postmaste r, Post Office Marilyn Bucchi, Secretary, Pub l icity and Publicat ions Thelma Buchanan, Dorm Director, Kendall Jo)'ce Bulla rd, Secretary, Registra r Corinne Burke, BA, Assistant, library Ruth Burt, Secretary, Busi ness Off ice Edd ie Campbell, MAT, Assistant Director of Adm issions UP, UP and away to the top of the pole goes the man as the
SHRUBBERY, which needs frequent trimming to remain beautifu l , is well cared for on Harding's campus by W. T. McFadden. Ba rbara Carr, Secretary, Hard ing Academy Gladys Clements, Secretary, Or. Ol ree Sharon Cole, Secretary, library Earle Coll ins, Assistant Manager, Pattie Cobb Cafeteria Bob Corbin, MEd, Dorm Director, Armstrong Hall Doris Coward, BA, Secretary, Alumni Office Mattie Jean Cal, LVN. School Nurse Beverly Culp, BA, Secretary, Health Center Bill Curry, Man age r, American Heritage Cafeteria Floyd Daniel, BS, Director of Development Janet Davis, Secretary, Development Office Anne Dilon, Assistant Cashier, Business Office Elizabeth P. Dykes, MLS, Reference librarian Gertrude Dykes, Assistant Manager, College Bookstore John Lee Dykes, MS, Manager, Student Center and Bookstore Lat ina Dykes, as, Secretary, lott R. Tucker, Jr. Merle Elliott. Shipping and Receiving Clerk, Storeroom Mignon Fields, Secretary, Business Office Opal French, Postmaster Raymond French, Ma intenance Department 37
STAFF AUTUMN leaves and lily ponds don't mix, or so it would seem to these men, charged with keeping Harding 's pond clean. Donna Friday, Secretary, Eddie Campbell and Fred Alexander Betty German, Bookkeeper, Business Office Ruth Goodwin, Dorm Director, Pattie Cobb Stanley B. Creen, BSE, Commercial Artist Corinne Hart, Food Service Director, Pattie Cobb Cafeteria Kay Hillin, Secretary, Business Office Margaret Hogan, Secretary, Business Office W. G. Holleman, Supervisor, Maintenance Patsy Howard, Secretary, Billy Ray Cox Ruby Janes, as, Dorm Director, New Women's Dorm Helen Kearby, Bookkeeper, Business Office Alice Ann Kellar, Assistant Director, Publicity Mildred Mccay, Assistant Director, Placement Office Clarence McDaniel, Manager, Laundry and Cleaners Cecelia Mcleod, Secretary, Placement Office Kathy Neal, Secretary, Personnel Office Richard Niswander, Night Watchman Roddy Osborne, BS, Dorm Director, Graduate Dorm Dennis Organ, MA, Director, News Bureau Edwina Pace, Secretary, Dr. Ganus 38
W. T. Pearson, Construct ion Superintendent Jeraldean Penrod , Cashier, Busi ness Office Guy Petway, Maj . USAF Ret., Manager, American Heri tage Inez Pickens, BA, Recept ionist , Ame rica n Heri tage Lyle Poindexter, Equipment Operator, Carpenter Shop CfIarlene Prock, Clerk, Post Office Pattie Pruitt, Secretary, Personnel Office Hubert Pulley, Campus Maintenance Gloria Reynolds, CT, Resea rch Assistant Roland Reynolds, MT, Resea rch Assistant Greg Rhodes. Transportation Off icer Harry Risinger, Pilot: Publ ic Rel ations, College Dai ry Louise Rivers, Secretary, Development Office Byron Rowan , BS, Accountant, Business Off ice Cheryl Russell , Secretary, Busi ness Office Clifford Sharp, MST, Dorm Director, New Men's Dorm Diane Shenfeld, Bookkeeper, Business 'Office Russell Showalter, MA, Director, Student Financial Aid Russell Simmons, Director, Publicity and Publ icat ions Sallie Solomon, BA, Invoice Clerk. Business Off ice Herman Spurlock, BA, Engi neer, Boiler Room Robert Street, Manage r, College Farms and Dai ry Buford Tucker, Execut ive Secreta ry, Alumni Offi ce Elbert Turman, Plant Manager, Boile r Room Lee Underwood, MS, Accountant, Business Office Bernie Vines, Work Supervisor Lois Vines. BA, Secretary, Education Department Wi lliam Wallace. MA, Assistant Registrar Angie Watts, Secretary, Dean of Men Charlie Watts, BA, Dorm Director, West Dorm Herman West, Manager, Harding Press Dorothy Woodruff, Secre ta ry, Development Off ice James Worsham, MA, Photographer, Publici ty Off ice Ann Wright, Secretary, Development Office Pat Young, Cashier, Busi ness Office 39
INTRODUCTION Harding's scholars learn their academic life is not confining The story of academic life as the story of cUlTiculums, libraries, papers and organizations is a story unfinished. Academic life at Harding during the 1968-1969 school year was more than the visible and the formal. It was a spirit, an approach, defying confinement. Thus, academic life existed when a student and professor interacted anywhere, as intellect with intellect, seeking and discovering together. Meditation and independent research became outlets. In debate and discussion he searched for truth. Thinking, expanding his mind, the scholar's class never dismissed. Panta rei, ouden menei - "all things flow, nothing abides." "The scholar of the first ar;e received unto him the world around; brooded thereon; gaue it the new arrangement of his own mind, and uttered it ar;ain. It came into him life; it went out from him truth . It came to him short-lived actions; it went out from him immortal thour;hts. It came to him business; It went out from him poetry." -Emerson INTERACTING inFormally, students and faculty members add significant impressions to each other's learning experiences. ALONE in his room, a student works late at night to complete his tasks. INDEPENDENT study, term papers and doily assignments regularly send students to utilize the Facilities of the Beaumont Memorial Library. 42
STUDENTS, as well as professors, administrators and visiting lecturers, speak at forums and clinics designed to expand knowledge and promote understanding . . " in the fall environment when pleasant weather brings some classes out of buildings onto the campus lawn. 43
BIBLE Theologians stress missionary effort In new division TITE DIVISION OF RELIGION, in the words of D, ', W , Jo~ Hacke r, " is committed to th e cl assroom [l nd beyond ." Augmenting thi s yea r's curriculum was th e inaugura ti on of a four year mi ss ionary t raining program which includ es a Bachelor of Arts o cp; rc(' in mi ss ions. Beginning thi s year, an e' peri enced missiona ry ser ved th e depa rtment for a twelve month period as a visit ing p rofesso r . Joe Ca ntl on was firs t to work in thi s rapac ity. Fa ll kct ureship brough t a va ri e ty of speakers to th e ca mpllS. All studen ts ha d the oppor tunity to hea r and converse w ith th ese outstanding speake rs. Semina r spea ker s and gues t lec tu r er s came throughout the year , con tinui ng to meet the academi c needs of Bible ma jors and oth er students. Des iring to g ive each student a thorough understa llding of th e Ch ristian philoso phy, th e school required everyone to en roll in Bibl e courses. To hdp mee t the needs of a pprox ima tely 175 Bible and mi ss ion major's. Jim J Toward and Joe Can non wer e added as new members of th e depa rtment. Numerous act ivit ies beyond the classroom were a lso spollsored by the Bible Depa rtmen t. Gen nany was the sig ht of a campa ign conducted la st summ(, l' . Groups w ill ~:o to G(' rmany, Japan and D cn111ark thi s summe r. Campaigners also wo rked in Arka nsas and other sta tes. INTELLECTUAL and sp iritual growth for all student s is the obj ect of diversified Bibl e courses requi red every semester. 44 ADDING versa tility to Bible classes, Eddie Wan descri bes reo lig ion in the Orient as Reggy Hare woifs to speak of Austria.
RESEARCH meterial for Bible courses found in the G. C. Brewer room of the library benefjt Randy Bostic and lawrence Barr. SPIRITUAL growth and development is sought in private as well as classroom study. 45
I TEACHING music to the elementary school child is planned and practiced by students in Mrs. Sewell's education closs. EDUCATION Olree, Lloyd exercise influence nationwide in NASA, AAU THE DIVISION OF EDUCATION was strengthened by the involvement of faculty and students in state and national activities. Dr. Han'y D. Olree was elected a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and he also is on the Board of Tlllstees. Another faculty member, Ted Lloyd, was a delegate to the National AAU Convention. Harding again received a grant of $46,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research. Sally Cook was president of the Arkansas SNEA. Mrs. Maude Montgomery was elected president of the Arkansas Association for Student Teaching. Author and former Olympic coach Dr. Edmwld Welch conducted a volleyball clinic for physical education faculty and majors. It was the first in a series of similar clinics for the department. 46 PRACTICE teacher Jim Gowen explains weight. lifting techniques.
CHECKING Mike Hallimore's pu lse rate , Bob Corbin continues to wor k in the NASA research program, JANE YOUNG mirrors the concen. tration required to achieve the desired results in gymnastics. 47
CONCENTRATING, AI Garrett odds the finishing preparation to his ceramic self portrait, one of the many fa scinat ing projects which Harding's aspirant ortists creote and produce. FINE ARTS Unique new building for artists meets demand for expansion TlIE DIVTSTON OF FINE ARTS improved signi - fi ca ntl y when th e art department moved into its new hu ild ing thi s spring. The structure is loca ted hehind the Benson H ouse_ and corridors connect the house with the new building. Combined facili - ties provide .nll ch needed room for departmenta l expa ns 1011. Entering th e Sta te Co ll ege Show for Arkansa s the past two years_ H a rdin g stud ents have won the first three places both years. Studen ts also di splay tlH' ir art work 1n ('xhibit s on ca mpus every spring. Shows arc held in the libra r v_ the Ameri can H eritage nnrlilow the new art buildinp;. Silnilarly. music majors ~ i\'(' r('ci lals OP('Il to the- public. I cela lld and th e area in th e Northeast Command wer<' tOll red in th e spr ing by members of the Belles and Bea ll x, a vora l music group under th e direction of Dr. Kenneth Davis, JI". The group was awarded th e Iwi ze foll ow ing a success ful tour in Southeast Asia and Japan l ast spring. New courses added in the fin e a rts division include one in 111usic litera ture and an art course in color theory . Also. art hi stor y courses have been adjusted to add more h ou rs [0/' upper level credit. COMBINED facilities of the adjOining Benson House and the new art bUilding provide offices, work rooms and exhibit areas . 48
NATURAL sounds accompany the tones of Janyth Martin 's flute. THEORY is related to the tonal sound played by Mr, Hollaway. 49
PRINTING skills are practiced by Gene Hines while his typography class uses the college print shop as a laboratory. CITIZENS in the area benefit from students practicing speech therapy. IMPROVING staging skills, l ynn Calhoun and Mike Wise busily construct the set for a departmental production. 50
COMMUNICATION in radio and television involves the mastery of techniques learned by Wilton Pointer in laboratory work. CONDUCTING his freshman English class in a seminar situation, Instructor Jim Ed Williams seeks to maintain free discussion. HUMANITIES French major is added; Ulrey, Atteberry address colleagues THE DIVISION OF HUMANITIES added a major in French to its cUlTiculum this fall. Dr. Dorothy Wright joined the department to help t~ach the 38 hours required for the maior. Other majors who want or need foreign language credits also benefit from the expanded schedule. Dr. Evan Ulrey spoke at a symposium of German and American speech teachers, held at the University of Heidelberg last August. His subiect was "The Field of Rhetoric and Public Address in the United States." Dr. James Atteberry is the President of Region II of Alpha Chi. "The Freedom of Scholarship" was the subject of his address given at the spring meeting. President of the Speech and Hearing Association of Arkansas is Dr. Richard Walker. Linda Schmidt. LaITY Menefee and Terry Eyman are the new members of the speech department. Alice Jewell joined the English faculty, and Dennis Organ is now a member of the iournalism department. 51
STILL waters yield a variety of creatures to be gathered and later examined by biologists Pot Kolberg and larry Silva. NATURAL SCIENCE Physics major, electronics and theory courses boost division THE DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCE bolstered its capacities by the addition of a physics major, with new courses offered in electronics, electromagnetic theory and advanced laboratory. Introductory physics was divided into two courses. Other additions included courses in computerization and readings in mathematics. At a national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Atlanta, Dr. England presented a paper. Others also presented papers and served as officers in professional science organizations. 52 SPECIMENS of interest added to Billy Gain's collection fo sc ience in the elementary school include a hairy caterpillar
THREADING a needle, Sora Nell Roper performs the sim. plest, but most basic task of her sewing assignment. CAREFUllY watching the distillation process, Tom Gloss concentrates to perform his lab experiment successfully. 53
• I • SOCIAL SCIENCE Speakers, tours challenge AS group to examine our society THE DrvISIO OF SOCIAL SCIENCE broadened educational experiences for many of its sturlents through the American Studies Program. " Crisis and Conflict in Contemporary America" was the year's topic. Political scientists, government workers, businessmen and others were invited to speak before the group on campus. Most Illeetillgs were open to the public, and several g-liests of the program appeared in chapel. The group. composed of faculty members and outstanding students in all the division's departlncnls~ w('nt on two major tours, one to Nc\v Orleans alld the other to SI. Louis. Billy Ray Cox directs the program. Office management was offered as a major by the department of business and economics for the first timc this fall. Sociology. in its second year as a major, added Delmar O'Dell to its stafr. Other new division faculty members were Kclly Randolph in psychology and Fred Jewell in history. MEDIEVAL Europe's changing mop is described by Mr. Cook, using an overhead projector to illustrate boundary adiustments. DATA was gathered by the doss from surveys conducted in Searcy and Kensett before the crucial '68 presidential elect ion. 54 ANALYZING doto for a political parties course is a major phose in the application of the behovorial study approach.
.. DRINKING coffee in Q study lounge lends a re laxing atmosphere to instructor Randolph 's psychology class. RIVER docks ore viewed by an American Studies student while on a tour of the New Orleans area . 55
RElUCTANTlY complying wi th Ha rd ing 's rul e against hirsute adornment, Joe Moore shaves in the fall regist ration line. THE FACES OF AUTUMN Confusion characterizes faces of autumn semester registrants Even years of previous ex perience did not allevi - ate the p relimina ry confusion of registration week for mos t Harding students. Four hundred and ninety- three freshmen endured the ordeal without the benefit of ex peri ence. Computeri zation simpli - fi ed th e process but did not sh orten the l ine or sh ade one from the sun . A total of 1,943 studen ts registered for th e fall semes ter . With registra tion scarcely over the n eed for class offi cers arose, crea ting another stir. Depending largely on the weather, th e student center managed to look like either an election center or a giant litter h eap bedecked with gimmi ckery . Somewhe re, someh ow amids t the confusion studen ts managed to find time to r elax . The SAsponsored wa termelon Ies t provided just such an opportunity. STEPPING out of the registration li ne, Jan Chapman stops for a few moments to join the local chapter of the SNEA. 58 WISElY locating a temporary resting place, Jim l ucas and Jim Green relax for a minute during a long, hot registration .
ADDING to the early autumn confusion, doss officer elections camouflage and litter the student center beyond recognition. FACES of confusion melt into laughter as Dole Turner and his "dummy·', David Muncy, entertain at the SA watermelon party. HANDS mark ballots. Hands fill ballot boxes. Hands accept responsibility. Concerned students elect officers to represent them. 59
ENTHUSIASTIC Harding students turn out to support Senator Fulbright during his campaign for re-election in Arkansas . NEWLY organized, Harding's weightlifting club hosts clubs from little Rock and Monroe, louisiana in a three-way meet. AUTUMN leaves, trees and a warm sun offer quiet surroundings as a student fulfills the need for so litude on our campus.
THE FACES OF AUTUMN Autumnal confusion stabilizes in the face of college routine Emerging from the early semester confusion, faces became stabilized in the routine of college li fe . The routine was not without exceptions, however. Sharing national concern over an elect ion year, many Harding students went about the serious hllSin~ss of registering to vote or f iling for absentee ballots. Other students became politically involved on the local level by supporting Senator Fulbright who visited Scar y in October. Pat Boone enlivened chapel routine. Overflow crowds a ltended as studen ts wen t to chapel eagerl y for a change and actually stayed overtime without becoming disgmntled. Spectating remained the favorite student sport as intramural and club competition got underway. An invitation weightlifting match provided a new sport to watch for most students. SPECTATOR Roy Meek 's face characterizes concern and agony as he wotches his social dub, Mohicans, lose a rag-tag game. PAT BOONE Significantly increases chapel attendance by making a "surprise" guest appearance on stoge during 0 fall program. 61
KICKING off the Homecominq weekend, the SA sponsors a Friday night chili supper complete with entertainment and bonfire. PREPARATION begins early and continues lote. Dedicated souls lobor over the Homecoming Queen's float into the niqht hours. 62 THE FACES OF AUTUMN Preparation for Homecoming makes the weekend a success Week-long preparation found fulfillment in another Homecoming weekend. Friday arrived, interrupting work as students bussed or drove to Wyldewood for the traditional chili supper. Entertainment ranged from folk music to prestidigitation. Hiking to Bee Rock, students gathered around the bonfire for a pep rally and a devotional to conclude the evening. Further preparation continued through Saturday morning as social clubs and classes put the finish, ings on their car and 'float entries. Saturday afternoon the parade snaked through Searcy. Ko Jo Kai and the junior class won the car and float divisions, respectively. Mary Smith received the queen's crown at halftime while the Bisons provided a fitting denouement to Homecoming by beating Northwood Institute 35-6. Homecoming faces, crowd faces, group faces - these too were faces of autumn. CROWD faces blend into one face- the face of victory-as the Bisons provide Homecoming fans with an exceptiona l contest.
• • • • • • • • • • • , POSING before the final selection ore Queen nominees liz Bennett, Mary Smith and Deana Niles. Mary Smith received the honors. BONNIE, Clyde and company toke time out durinq the Homecoming parade to pose before an admiring photographer. SETTING beyond a tense sid~line scene, the lote autumnal sun silhouettes player, coaches and chainmen in the last quarter. 63
TRIOS, so los and other spot. lighte d performances offe r necessary variat ions fr om the group dy namic, yet maintain the basic theme. ATTRACTING a large number of peop le and sustaining interest for two hours, "Up With People " entertainers face a chal lenge. 64 ENTHUSIASTIC stage action provides strong visual inte rest for the audience as the troupe sings the " Up With People" theme.
THE FACES OF WINTER Up With People and SA party spark week before Christmas Two noteworthy events highli ghted the week before Christmas. The first was the annual SAsponsored Christmas party. Students and fa culty combined to provide an uproarious evening of spoof and song. With an all-faculty cast, "The Fatal Quest" proved to be the high point of excitement as the characters all made the fatal "plunge:' "Up With People" en tertained two days later to the delight of a full house of Harding and Searcy people. With a suprising amount of co-ordination the troupe of nearly one hundred and fifty performers maneuvered on stage, singing all the while, in what could have been termed a two-hour experience in enthusiasm. Enthusiasm was not confined to the stage, however, as several Harding students enlisted in the troupe. MASTER of ceremonies, "Sonto Cox " presides over the party. Unlike previ ous S.A. Santos he does not need artificial stuffing. THICKENING rapidly, the plot of "The FOlol Quest reaches the denouement while the cast of ployers thins with equal speed. CLEVERLY disguised for Christmas, the bell tower slill stands as a monument to the nightly ten o 'clock curfew for our (o.eds. 65
SUNRISE is seen by those students unfortunate enough to hove early classes or students hungry enough 10 wanl breakfast. THE FACES OF WINTER Semester transition is smooth as winter settles on campus Final exams over, students routinely addressed themsclves to th e tasks of coun seling and registering for second semester. Two weeks of rain mixed with occasional sleet dampened th e change-over period between semes ters. During th e interim a total of 1873 students registered for the second semes ter. Thankfully, l ines to stand in were fewer and smaller than in the fall . Computeri zation of the entir e registr at ion procedure was employed for the first time and proved to be success ful. Therea fter , each studen t faced the small problems of mee ting new classes, finding a new chapel seat, buying and selling books and perhaps changing dorms or cafeterias. Then as classes began in earnes t, students prepared to endure the winter in anticipa tion of spring. 66 RAIN, a common phenomenon in Arkansas, dampens the end o first semester and the start of 'he second in a two-week spree
IXITING first chapel, students sometimes find time to pause and talk on the sidewalk before hurrying to the cafeterias for lunch. AMID morning shadows, 0 co-cd walks to her eight o'clock class. WINTER sunset comes early to the surrounding Arkansas hills. 67
STUDYING is of necessity a key occupation for serious students. Most students develop the ability to study in the dormitorie! SOFTLY strumming his guitar, Jimmie Deal finds relief from the pressures of daily college life in his musica l talents. 68 GATHERED informally in the hall, men of the New Dorm discus! the matter of dormitory regulations with their wing counselor
, ._J AnENOING to "household chores" such as ironing or washing is one of ""e least glamorous aspects of college to students. LATE evening thirsts are conquered often at the Coke machine. EQUIPPED with color television, the reception room of the New Women's Dormitory proves to be a favorite relaxation center. THE FACES OF WINTER life intensifies in dormitories during cold months of winter Throughout the year dorm life is a key facet of student life, but at no other time is it more important than during winter. Consciously or otherwise, students find themselves spending more time in the dorms and less time on the campus. Winter weather dictates this. Dormitory life itself has four central aspects: intellectual, social, recreational and biological. Most students attempt to pursue their intellectual purposes through studying in the dorms, usually after ten o'clock. Relating to others fulfills social needs, as living in close physical proximity calls for a degree of ability in getting along with others. Recreational activities include practical jokes, yoga exercises, television viewing and card playing, to name a few. Meanwhile, biological necessities like eating and sleeping must also be fulfilled and for this,dormitory life is significant. 69
BETWEEN spring exams and school sponsored activities, some couples still find time to relax in one of Harding 's swings. THREATENING storm clouds are one of the many faces of spring. 70 THE FACES OF SPRING Diversions of spring alleviate strain of winter-weary students Diverting weary students from the finals of one semester and the registration of another, spring infiltratecl the campus. Spring diversions ranged from swing romancing and Heber outings to the SA auct ion and the annual talent show. Meanwhile, in chapel, cliversion reached the high point of excitement with the Singin' Trav' lers from Pepperdine College. Once again chapel proved i t could be both entertaining and edifying as tJ,e group performed botJl religious and secular nUlnbers with unusual verve. During final exam week the weatJwr provided another distraction. Tornado warnings were issued for the Searcy area as ominous clouds brought memories of Judsonia 's disaster. On numerous occasions spring wore a stormy face. RELIEF from the routine of campus life comes for some wi th an occasiona l escape to Heber Springs and other likely spots.
AUCTIONING the unclaimed articles from the lost and Found Deportment , Randy Bostick draws the usual interested crowd . PROVIDING chapel audiences with a delightful and va ried repertoire are the Sing in' Trov ' lers from Pepperdine College. RAGTIME piano proves to be Dr. Earl Wilcox 's forte, as he performs in Harding's annual spring variety and talent show. 71
EARLY morning practice was watched by few - thankfully. THE FACES OF SPRING Queen Dinah Chisum, court typify faces of spring beauty Few faces of spring were more beautiful than Ulose of May Day. Reigning in beauty over her court was May Queen Dinah Chisum, attended by Karyn Kendrick and Judy Johnson. The court, composed of representatives from each women's social club, joined their escorts and the on-lookers in watching 32 maidens gTacefully and intricately wind the Maypole. Harding's annual May Day fete is traditionally produced by the Ju Go Ju women's social club with the assistance of its brother club, Mohicans. AWAIT ING their musical cue, the May Pole winders pause before winding the pastel ribbans in the traditional springtime rite. PRECEDED by her crownbearer and flawergirl, aur Queen of May, Dinah Chisum, leads the recessional ending the ceremony.
LONG hours of work and practice payoff for the 32 May Pole winders, as a large crowd gathers to abserve the annual event, WATCHING intently, the May Day court, made up of women 's social dub representatives , admires the final winding of the May Pole, 73
THE FACES OF SPRING Petit Jean assembly reveals unique purple and silver book In purple and silver splendor the giant cover of the 1968 Petit Jean descended, revealing to the audience a truly unique book. On May 14, Editor Ann Camp unveiled her book to the student body. Among the numerous presentations was tJ,e dedication of the book to Dr. Neil B. Cope . SA President Mike O'Neal crowned Jan Chapman Queen during the ceremonies. At tJ'e conclusion of the presentation tJ,e doors of the Administration Building burst open as eager students stampeded to their designated areas to receive weir books. Shortly wereafter places to sit on campus became scarce. Students shared memories or sought Wem alone. Several months later We 1968 Petit Jean received All-American rating as well as top honors from the Arkansas Collegiate Press Association. AFFECTIONATelY bussing Dr. Cope, Editor Ann Camp presents him wifh a cor of her book. Dr. Cope received the dedication. QUEEN Jon Chopman, flonked by her attendants, Judy Worth and Donna Eldridge. reigns over the presentation of the Petit Jean. 74
SPREADING across the entire campus, students gather in pairs, in groups or sit alone to reminisce over their new annuals . .. ~\ ••. If. 75
LOOKING somewhat uncertain about their futures, members of the class of 1968 file into the auditorium to receive their dh, loma,sJ ~ , , I ' , ,, , 1'1, ' I \ 'I ' I ' t • GRADUATES, both new and old, enioy the annual alumni d inner. 76 PORTRAYING success at lost, Janie Rittenour·s face breaks into a grin as she receives her diploma from President C. l. Ganus.
· " .., friends and relatives gather outside the Administration to congratulate the graduates after the ceremonies. CEREMONIES over, three graduates pose for the lost snapshot in front of the lily pond before bidding friends good-bye. THE FACES OF SPRING Spring rebirth ceremonies represent for graduating class Spring is a time of renascence. Superficially at least, graduation presents a picture of completion - of termination. Yet college is not an end in itself, rather it is a beginning - a rebirth. Baccalaureate and commencement speakers Roy F. Osborne and Carr P. Collins presented students with some final challenging thoughts. Then college students received their diplomas and became graduates . Their transformation completed, 240 individual graduates made exoduses from Harding College. For most the future was less than certain. Yet uncertainty need not produce fear or pessimism. Hopefully, they went forth prepared to accept the challenge of life as capable and ver<~ tile men and women. 77
SENIOR OFFICERS: Ma rilyn Krope, secretory; Dono Sloan, vice-president; Wayne Huey, president; Neale Pryor, sponsor; Bob Gilliam, sponsor. SENIORS Seniors survive growing pains with unusual addition of 75 With a dynami c growth of more than 75, the 1969 se nior class began the year by elec ting offi cers and making plans for a possible project . The seniors met and voted on errecting a sign a t the inte rsec tion of North Grand a nd Race Street directing any visitor to th e college. Also, the class selected a sponso r, voted on th e yea rbook dedication and Regina Spirit Awa rd . The Regina Spirit Awa rd is given each year to a senior who e.,,,,cmplifies outstandi ng leadership in all aspec ts of campus life - socia l, academic an d spiritual. The 1969 gra du a ting class ch ose Mark Woodwa rd as rec ipient of the award . A Bible ma jor from F t. "Vorth, Texas_ "Voodwa rd excels in each of th ese as pects as a member of Alpha Chi , a Northeas t campa igner, reli giou s edi tor of the Bison, member of TNT and the Timothy Club . Mark Woodward , reci pient of th e Regina Sp irit Award . 80
GARY l. ABNEY, Paragould, Ar•• General Science. Morton Utley Student Improvement Scholarship 3; Galaxy 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. CAROL MARIE ADAMS, Ajo, Ariz. Music Education. African Club 2; Belles and Beaux 3,4; SMENC 2.3,4; SNEA 3,4; Big Sisters 3; Les Bonne de Christe 1; A Cappella Chorus 1.2.3.4; Regi na 4. PAM AILES, Covington, Ind. Bu si ness Education. Transfer from Ball State University. SNEA 2,3,4; Associated Women for Harding 3; American Studies 2.3.4; Pi Gamma Psi 2,3,4. HAROLD AlEXANDER, Delight, Ar•• Business Administration . Galaxy 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3.4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. JENENE HART ALEXANDER, Delight, Ar•. Vocational Home Economics. Les Bonne de Christe 1,2; Chorale 1; AHEA 1,2,3.4; Ju Go Ju 1. Devotional Director 1. WILLIAM MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Tuscaloosa, Ala. General Business. KHCA Radio Staff 1,2,3.4; Young Democrats 3,4; Iota Beta Sigma; Koinonia 1,2.3.4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. EDWARD EARL ALLEN, Jonestown, Miss. Music Education. Bison Band 1,2,3,4; SMENC 1,2,3,4; Chorale 1,2,3,4; lambda Sigma 1,2,3,4, Secretary 1,2,3,4. GRAHAM W. AMY, Searc)" Ar.. Bible and Speech. Transfer from Freed· Hardeman College. Frater Sodalis. BRIAN K. ANDERSON, Muskegon, Mich. Speech. Transfer from Michigan Christian. KHCA Radio Staff 4; Timothy Club 3.4; Knights 3,4; Devotional Director 3, Athletic Director 4. Treas. 4; Intramurals 3,4. SUSAN LYNN ANDERSON, Sepulveda, Calif. Elementary Education. SNEA 1.2.3.4; Big Sisters 4; Oege 1.2.3,4. BARBARA JOANN ARNELL, Black Creek, Wis. Elementary Education. Transfer from York College. Les Bonne de Christe 4; Zeta Rho 3, Sec. 4. SUSAN ARVIN, Ft. Worth, Tex. French. Transfer from lee College. Phi Theta Kappa; Bison Boosters 4; French Club 3,4; Gata 4. RONNY l. ASHBROOKS, Umpire, Ark. Business Administration. TNT 1,2,3,4; Dactylology 4; lntramurals 2,3.4. NANCY ASHLEY, North Little Rock, Ark. Home Economics. Les Bonne de Christe 1,2,3,4; AHEA 1,2,3,4; Oege 1,2,3,4, Sec. 1, Treas. 2,4. BETTY J. AUSTIN, Pontotoc, Miss. Chemistry. Bison Band 1,3,4; Science Club 1,3,4; Delta Chi Omega 3,4. JERRY W. AUSTIN, Homestead, Fla. General Science. Transfer from Little Rock University. Beta Phi Kappa 3,4. HARRELL AUSTIN, Paragould, Ark.. Physical Education. Transfer from Crowley'S Ridge College . Alpha Chi 4; Alpha Tau Epsilon 3,4, Sec. 4, Treas. 4; Intramurals 3,4. JO ANN AYERS, Denver, Colo. Elementary Education. SNEA 4; Dactylology 1; les Bonne de Christe 1.2; Camera Club 1; Phi Alpha Theta; Mu Eta Adelphian 1,2,3,4, Rep. 2, Vice·Pres. 3. 81
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