~: '. ".- , ;:', "''''<ic",,'~ · .. '70 Petit Jean. VOLUME XLVI HARDING COLLEGE Editor . Business Manager Faculty Advisor . BEAUMONTMEMORIAL LIBRARY HArDING UNIVERSITY SEARCY, ARKANSAS 72143 SEARCY, ARKANSAS Jerry Bailey Larry Smith Dr. Joseph Pryor
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication .............................. . Administration ....................... ......... . Academic Life ............................ . Student Life .... ......... .................................. . Classes ............. . Personal ities ....................... . 16 18 40 56 78 138 Organ izations ............ ............. ... ............. 156 Social Clubs .. ............................ ................ 188 Athletics .................. ..... .... ... ... ........... ... ... .. .... 228 Academy ...... .......... ............ ...... ........ .. ..... .... 264 Advertisements ................................ ............ 308 Directory ........................ ....... ........... .... .......... 352
- --- -. A new decade brings man a fresh start, a bounding technology frees him from the chains of earth's gravity. A searching, grasping generation comes of age . •. A different student walks Harding's concrete thorough/ares. He ponders problems which in any other age might have meant man's extinction. He envisions possibilities which in any other age would have been Utopia . He welcomes change. But he fears that in his ferver for newness his institutions and beliefs may be cooked down into sludge •• • Yet the Class of 1970 ventures forth seeking a longer life with greater comforts than man has ever known. History holds little encouragement. The student of today builds his future on a foundation of dreams.
4 Few seem to enjoy classes. but few doubt their necessity. The student bends over his work. A patient instructor prods and provides directions ••• Knowledge is founded in facts. Yet all the facts since Creation will not make a man wise. Each movement and thought of a student form a part of his education. A full life is the best teacher . ..
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- Photo by NASA -s-- 6 ,. "The best of times and the worst of times. Now Science with its right hand unveils the more and more delicate machineries of life ;ust before (or after) its lelt hand destroys them. The same ravaging giant who threatens to demolish it utterly on Earth is the only creature who can comprehend and glorify Creation . .." - Terry Russell
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.-.-..- - . i;.- ......: Those moments when one is alone with his thoughts bring very personal dreams when one stands at the threshold of life. He may see an opportunity to find his special placea chance to do something befter. But he knows this semester will slip away as quickly as the last . .. Lonely moments sigh for someone who shared an evening last weekend (or maybe next). Everyone asks but nobody seems to know what will happen after graduation . 9
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W hat would college be without friends? In acquiring an education a student must reveal his ignorance like wounds of battle. But a friend must be there to patch him up and give encouragement . .. A sunny Sunday afternoon begs for someone to get away with and forget classes and meetings and roommates and work. A few hours to organize the clutter accumulated between , one sears •..
12 The excitement of being young sometimes bursts forth like a volcano spewing fire and energy in all directions. The pressures of college bring moments when anything goes, with little thought wasted on anything but raw, pure fun. A thousand ;oyous words are packed into one sidesplitting laugh . A thousand dreams find fulfillment in a simple ;oke shared with friends. Precious memories linger to warm later years when one can no longer free his mind from society's cobwebs.
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Weapons, pollutants and reproduction leave little doubt that the old ways threaten man's survival. But friends, research and education are a constant assurance that man will survive and prosper a little longer. The student who dreams today may find his reality tomorrow . .. "You see the world as it is and ask 'Why.' But I see the world in dreams of what it could be and ask 'Wh t'" y no . _ George Bernard Shaw - Photo by NASA 15
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In an age of change and turmoil ambitions somefimes fade, nof because of an unsure foundation , but because of the weakness of the human spirit. When dreams turn fo vapor an example of consfant strength can inspire renewed vigor. Teaching a science class at his wife's kindergarten, directing the machinery which has built an oufsfanding intramural program, exhibiting a soft-spoken and felicitous manner, possessing the stamina to rise above fhe adversities of life which Fate has dealt him and sustaining an abiding love for mankind, one man sfands as an example to which we can look in moments of frustrtion. He holds steadfastly fo life and shows deep-roofed faifh in his fellow man. We fhe Senior Class respectfully dedicate the 1970 Petit Jean to Cecil M. Beck, because he instills in us the courage fo live and dream on. 17
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PRESIDENT Ganus spearheads campaign to increase Harding's facilities DR. CLIrrON L. GANUS, JR ., as president of Harding College, traveled throughout the United States during the year promoting Harding and directing a campaign fund for the continued expansion of present coll ege fac iliti es. Dedi cation of the Claud Roger s Lee Music Center and completion of the Art Center in the fall marked the end of another phase of the development program he bega n with hi s inaugurat ion in 1965. Even though h e was away often. hi s major concern was the operation of th e college . During the summer of 1969, Dr. Ganus helped to develop Seminars on America ni sm for Youth. which l ed him to speak ing assignments at 15 confer ences in 13 states to more than 3500 outstanding high school students. H e did find time in hi s hecti c schedule to win the Searcy H andball Tournament for the second year. In Sepl ember, President and Mrs. Ganus hosted a fa culty-s ta ff reception which heralded the beginning of a new year. THANKING Mrs. Dal e lee for her qenerous contr ibution, Dr. Ganus spoke at dedicat ion ceremonies of the music center. ANT ICIPATING a hit leading to another faculty victory over a student intramura l team, Dr. Ganus lets go a mighty swing. GREETING guests with a firm hand shake, Dr . Ganus heads the receiving line at the September reception held in his home . 21
DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Dr. Pryor celebrates his tenth year as the Dean of Harding DR. JOSEPH E. PRYOR finished ten years as Dean of the College, a decade which originated from a sense of utmost dedication and desire to serve Harding College, his alma mater. In addition, he teaches several classes in the department of natural science. During the year he prepared an institutional survey for the cyclical re-evaluation of IIarding's North Central Association accreditation. A second re-evaluation for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education was completed in the spring. On January 1, Dr. Pryor became national secretary-treasurer of Alpha Chi, an office he had held in Region II of the organization for several years. He was appointed by the Arkansas Education Association to an ad hoc committee to revise elementary and secondary certification requirements in Arkansas. For the past 25 years he has served as faculty advisor for the Petit Jean. JOSEPH E. PRYOR, PhD " PREPARE ahead," says Dr. Joe Pryor, admonishing his class to keep up with assignments as the proper way of learning. 22
VIRGIL LAWYER, MA DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Alexander is selected for new position involving admissions FRED ALEXANDER, in his second year with the college. became Harding's first full-time Director of Admissions. His duties in admissions in - cluded serving as Director of Junior College Relations, assisting students in their transfer to Hard ing. "Vith the new position came several changes in the admissions program. mainly in in - di vidual relationships built with interes ted high school students through personal correspondence . Mr. Alexander was listed in the 1969 edition of Who's Who in Collef'e and University Administ rat ion and holds membership in both the Ameri - can and Arkansas Associations of Collegiate Regis - trars and Admiss ions Officers. DEAN OF STUDENTS Lawyer coaches cross country while directing student affairs VIRGIL H. LAWYER, Dean of Students, was reli eved of his extra duties as Director of Admissions by the appointment of a full-time director. However, his schedule remained busy with his duties as cmss-country coach while Mr. Ted Lloyd was on leave of absence to direct the Pan American games for the AAAU. In December, Mr. Lawyer made hi s yearly recruiting trip to York. Michigan Christian and Ohio Valley Colleges. H e served as sponsor for the Bison Boosters and co-sponsor of the sophomore class. II is most unusual res ponsibilities, however. wc·re those of his iob as acting Dean of VI' omen. Other activities included being Foreign Student Advisor. Dean Lawyer holds the pres idency of the Arkansas College Personnel Admin istrators and is chairman of the Arkansas Council of Personnel Deans. During what leisure time he h as, he enjoys horseback ridin g and other forms of outdoor activity. FRED ALEXANDER, MEd 23
EDDIE R. CAMPBEll, MAT DEAN OF MEN Campbell receives promotion, is appointed counselor of men EDDIE R. CAMPBELL, Admissions Counselor since 1963. is Harding's new Dean of Men. After receiving the MAT from Harding, he taught at Georgia Christian College before returning to Searcy. As Assistant Director of Admissions, he worked with the financial aids aspect of the program. His responsibilities included planning Senior Day, High School Day and the Youth Forum. Serving as sponsor for the Men's Dorm CounciL he is also on the Student Affairs Committee. He is a member of the American Association of Col - legiate Registrars and Adm issions Officers and the Association of College Admissions Counselors. For the past year he has been developing a directory listing the churches of Christ in Arkansas. 24 BILLY RAY COX, MBA, CPA, TDA PRESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT Cox travels throughout state in presenting series of lectures BILLY RAY COX, Assistant to the President, not only traveled extensively in his leading role in Phase II of the Capital Campaign for Harding but also gave a series of management and professional development lectures for the University of Arkan· sas in cities throughout the state. Mr. Cox's duties on campus included being faculty advisor for the executive business team and associate professor of business administration. As director of the American Studies Program, he planned the group's tours to Dallas and Chicago. Dur ing the football season. he act ively supported the Bison team by announcing all home games at Alumni Field. In October, Mr. and Mrs. Cox became the parents of all adopted baby girl.
REGISTRAR Beckett speeds up registration processes with IBM computers VIRGIL M. BECKETT innovated computer programming into the registration process during the fall semester procedure. Before this plan for speeding up the slow-moving registration line could be put to use, he had to program all the Business Office information into the IBM machines. His special interest in computer programming and his direction of all IBM operations have resulted in greater efficiency in the handling of students' records in both the registrar's and business office. In October Mr. Beckett a tlended a meeting of Arkansas registrars in Clarksville. He holds membership in the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers as well as the Arkansas Association of Collegiate Registrars. BUSINESS MANAGER Financing of new men's dorm is task for Business Manager LOTT R. TUCKER, JR., already supervisor of Harding's multimillion dollar budget, accepted new responsibilitity in overseeing the financing for a new men's dormitory begun during the spring semester. He was very involved with the college endowment and investment program and in securing funds for the student financial aids program from government grant and loan money. At a December banquet, Mr. Tucker was installed as president of the Searcy Chamber of Commerce. He is also past president of both the Searcy Kiwanis Club and the Searcy Municipal Planning Commission. His extracurricular activities during the year included watching his two sons play football and basketball for the Academy. lOTT TUCKER, BA 25
SHIRLEY BIRDSALL, MSLS DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Olree studies best conditions of fitness for space program DH. IIAHHY DOYLE OLHEE, Director of Hesearch, conducted experiments under cont ract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to determine Ihe best condi ti ons for developing and mainlaining th e hii!hest level of physical fitness for space flight. Hesults of this year's experiments were compared to those of previolls ycars~ and recommendations w('rc then presented to NASA for their consideration. Cha irman of the physical educat ion depar tment. Dr. Olree served as president of the Arkansas Association for H ealth . Ph ys ica l Education and Recrea tion. J-Ie is a fellow in th e Amrrican associa - tion of the organ ization and serves as ed itor of th e newsletter an d a member of the Board of Trustees of th e Ameri can Co llege of Spor ts M ed icin e. 26 LIBRARIAN Miss Birdsall's main objective is $400,000 library addition SHIRLEY ANNE BIRDSALL, editor of the 1954 Petit Jean, has been librar ia n at Harding since 1962. H er rna in concern this year has been the plans for the 5400.000 addition to the present library fa cilities. She worked closely with department chairmen in building and expanding the excellent library collection of more than 92,000 volumes. She is a member of the Arkansas Library Association , the Ameri can Library Association. the American Association of U niver sity Women and Beta Phi Mu, an honorary lib rary science society. HARRY DLREE, EdD
IOARD OF TRUSTEES. FRONT ROW, J. A. Tnompson, lemon Johnson, John D. Boldwin , Georqe S. Benson , Louis E. Green , Jim Bill Mclnteer, T. J. McReynolds, Mrs. Robert S. Wornock. SECOND ROW; W. l. Howard, David Paul Burton , James B. Ellers, Harold Cogburn, Flonoy Alexander, Roy Sawyer , Houston T. Karnes, Clifton l. Ganus, Jr. , Olen Hendrix . BOARD OF TRUSTEES Harding's Board of Trustees provides guideline for growth The Board of Trustees. responsible for developing the guidelines and principles of I larding. spent much of their time and money this Y('[l1" in direct - ing H ard ing's appeal for flillds to complete the proposed expansion program of college facilities. Led bv Chai rman W·. L. 11,)ward. Vice-Chairmall Dr. Houston Karnes. Secrctary David Paul Burton. and Treasu rer Jim Bill Mclllteer. the board met t\·vicc on the Scarcy calnplis - durifl l1, 1h(' fall kcturcship and sprillg' COIllIl1(,I1CCIlIC'lIt. The execu - tive committee mf'1 h('tw('('n s('ss ion s to rliSCllss lIq!,"(11l1 lllatt('rs cOllcrJ'ning 111(' collf'gf'. CURIOUS about on unusual art technique , Boord Treasurer Jim Bill Mclnteer discusses a student proiect with Don Robinson. 27
FACULTY Significant changes In faculty detected by returning students Signifi cant changes in fa culLy composition and positions were evident wh en students r eturned to the campus last fall. I-larding's 103 faculLy mem - bers exhibited new fa ces and degrees, while showing increased inte res t in stud ent rclationsllips. An enrollmcnt of a pproxima tely 1,900 gave a studentteachcr ra ti o of 18.3 , makil1 l' poss ible a closer bond betwcen stud ent and fa culty. The ca pability of the faculLy was proven by th e fac t th a t thi s year Z6 .Z per ce nt of th c faculty hold th e ca rned doctora te. and 65. 1 pc ,' cen t hold t he mas ter 's degree. Harding Coll cl'e faculty members ha ve di stinl\U ished th emsel ves in their fi clds of specializati on as well as in the cla ss room . Mr . Mauri ce Lawson ser ved as pres id en t of the Arka nsas Academy of Science. Dr. Edward Sewell was elec ted as presi - dent of th c Arkansas Depa rtmen t of H igher Educati on . Dr. Eva n Ulrey held th e offi ce of secretarytreasurer of th e Arka nsas Spcech Associati on and was a member of th e l eg isla ti ve assembl y of th e Speech Associa ti on of Amcri ca. Mr. Ke ith Robinson from Homc, Italy , scrvcd as v isiting in struc tor in miss ions. D,· . Nyal Royse was named director of ~'ad u a te studi es, and Dr. Bobby Coker was appointed d ircc tor of in stituti onal tcs tin R. DOUBTING the validity of a student's check, Jerry Jones speaks out for the faculty at the bell towe r aucti on lost fa ll. ENGROSSED in the music he's ma kinq, Ha rd ing Burt on controls his keyboard with the au thority of on accomplished moster. 28 CONCERNED about the welfare of his experimental mice, Dr. Bryce Roberson tends to their care w ith motherly affection ---- - .---
J. mes R. Allen, MRE Assistanl Professor Bible J.mes E. Howard, ThM Ass istant Professor Bible James O. Bales, PhD Professor Bible Jerry lee Jones, ThM Assistant Professor Bible W. leslie Burke, MA Professor Greek Neale T. Pryor, ThO Assistant Professor Bible and Hebrew EAGER to let his sons shore in the excitement of the Bell Tower auction, Jimmy Allen shells out pocket chanQe to Mike while Jimmy, Jr. stonds by hoping to get his fists full, too. W. Joe Hacker, ORE Associate Professor Religious Education Andy T. Ritchie, MA Assistant Professor Bible Earl Conard Hays, MA, BO Associate Professor Bible Keith Robinson, BA Visiting Instructor Bible and Missions Robert l. Helsten, MA Assistant Professor Bible Jack Wood Sears, PhD Professor Bible Winfred Wright Dr. de ['Universite Assistant Professor Missions BIBLE 29
EDUCATION Karyt V. Bail.y, MA Barbara G. Barnes, BA Jerome M. Barnes., MAT Cecil M. Beck, MA Winnie E. Bell, MALS Don O. B.rryhill, EdD Assistant Professor Instructor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Librarian Assistant Professor Physical Education Physical Education Education Physical Education Physical Education M. E. Berryhill, MA Jesse Buey, MSE Bobby L Coker, EdD Bob J. Corbin, MEd Elizabeth Dykes. MALS Hugh M. Groover, MEd Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant librarian Assistant Professor Physical Education Physical Education Education Physical Education Physical Education Richard Johnson, BA Rob.rt T. Knight, MA Maude Montgomery, MA Jerry Mote, MAT Harry D. Olree, £.dD John Prock, MT Associate Instructor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Instructor Professor Assistant Professor Physical Education Physical Education Elementary Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Ny.1 D. Royse, EdD Marjorie H. Ryan, MAT Clarence Sanders. 8A Edward G. Sewell, PhD Murrey W. Wilson, MA Betty Work, MA Associate Professor Assistant Professor Director Professor Assistant Professor Instructor Education Physical Education Educational Med ia Center Education Education Elementary EducaUon 30
George E. Baggett, MA Assistant Professor Music Elizabeth B. Mason, MA Professor Art Harding Burton, 8M Associate Instructor Music Erie T. Moo re, [dO Professor Music Kenneth Davis, Jr., DMus Clifton l. Ganus III, MME Associate Professor Instructor Music Mona Moore, SA Instructor Music Music Don D. Robinson, AM Assistant Professor Art Stanley B. Green, SSE Instructor Art Ann R. Sewell, MM Assistant Professor Music FINE ARTS William Hollaway, MME Assistant Professor Music 1. Thomas Watson, MA Assistant Professor Art INTENT upon making every rehearsal a productive one, Cliff Ganus III demonstrates to his chorale students just how irs done. 31
HUMANITIES 32 Josephine Cleveland, MA Assistant Professor English Alice K. Jewell, MA Instructor English John H. Ryan, MA Associate Professor Speech Dorothy Wright Dr. de l'Universite Assistant Professor French Neil 8. Cope. PhD Professor Journalism Pearl latham. MA Assistant Professor Engl ish Betty Ulrey, SA Instructor English Winfred Wright Dr. de l'Universite Assistant Professor French J. Harvey Dykes, MA Assistant Professor Speech Duane McCampbell, MA Assistant Professor English Evan Ulrey. PhD Professor Speech Robert E. Eubanks, MA Assistant Professor Speech Larry Menefee, MA Inst ructor Dramatics Richard W. Walker, PhD Professor Speech Terry Eyman, SA Associate Instructor Speech Nancy B. Myers, MA Instructor English Edward White, MA Assistant Professor English Robert l. Helsten, Assistant Prof",nr\ German Dennis M. Organ, Instructor Journalism James Williams, Jr.. Instructor English "HAPPY" Bob Helsten lectures his German 101 closs on the fundamentals German grammar, injecting bits of wit which have earned him the niche"'.1
LISTENING attentively to Mr. Lawson. Jim Thurman learns the proper method for assembling c physics experiment. Sharon Deacon, MS Instructor Home Economics Bula Jean Moudy, MS Instructor Home Economics Jack Wood Sears, PhD Professor Biologica l Science Ronald H. Doran, MS Instructor Biological Science Bill W. Oldham, MS Assistant Professor Mathematics Cl ifford E. Sharp, MS Instructor Physical Science Alva Gene Dugger, MA Instructor Mathematics Dean 8. Priest, PhD Associate Professor Mathematics Carroll W. Smith, PhD Assistant Professor Chemistry Mild red l. Bell , PhD Professor Home Economics Don England, PhD Associate Professor Chemistry Joseph E. Pryor. PhD Professor Physical Science Elaine C. Thompson, MA Assistant Professor Home Economics NATURAL SCIENCE Phyll is Blacksten , MS Instructor Home Economics Troy 8lue, BA Assistant Professor Mathematics Maurice L. Lawson, MS James E. Mackey. PhD Associate Professor Assistant Professor Physics Physics Ward B. Roberson, PhD Assistant Professor Biological Science William O. Williams, PhD Professor Chemistry William F. Rushton, MA Assistant Professor Biological Science George W. Woodruff, EdO Assistant Professor Biological Science 33
SOCIAL SCIENCE 34 Ronald Brotherton, MA Assistant Professor Psychology lames Hedrick. EdD, CPA Professor Account ing Thomas Myers, MA Instructor Political Science Ermal H. Tucker, MS Assistant Professor Busi ness Education David B. Burks. MBA Instructor Bu si ness Administrat ion Fred R. lewell, MA Instructor History Carl Roddy Osborne, MAT Inst ructor Psychology Charles R. Walker, MS Instructor Business Adm inistration lowell A. Cook, MA Instructor History Robert Kelly, BA Associate Instructor Bu siness Education Kelly D. Randolph, MA Ass istant Professor Psychology H. Eugene Winter, MS Assistant Professor Busi ness Adm inistration OVERHEAD projectors prove useful as visual aids to Mr. Jewell a s he presents a lecture to his American History closs. Bill R. Cox, MBA, CPA Associate Professor Business Administration Virgil H. lawyer, MA Assi stant Professor History Dallas Roberts, MA Assistant Professor Polit ical Science William l. Culp, BA Instructor Sociology Norman Merritt, Jr., MBA Assistant Professor Business Adm inist ration Nyal D. Royse, EdD Associate Professor Sociology Cl ifton l. Ganus, PlIO Professor History Raymond Muncy, MA Assistant Professor History Joe T. Segraves, MA Assistant Professor History
CONCENTRATION and skilled craftsmanship enable Thomas James to make careful measurements in the new greenhouse. STAFF Harding's able staff members perform varied responsibilities The extremely diversified responsibilities of approximately 300 full-time staff members made it possible for Harding to function with a minimum of outside services. Maintenance crews, after spending a busy summer repainting and repairing dormitories and other buildings, were seen constructing a greenhouse for the science department, installing light bulbs, mowing the acres of grass on the tOO-acre campus and collecting campus rubbish, Janitorial employees kept the dormitories, classrooms and offices well-cleaned. The dining hall staffs were responsible for preparing and serving over t \4 million meals during the year, using milk products furnished by the College Dairy. The Harding Press printed weekly editions of the Bison and set all type for the Petit Jean. Dormitory directors provided supervision for students away from home, while the nightwatchman patrolled the campus for security measures. The Harding Laundry furnished convenient facilities for students' cleaning needs . Even recreation was available at Harding'S own bowling alley. SURROUNDED by a sea of students, John Dykes and Jean Showalte r handle the daily transactions vital to keeping students supplied. 35
Carolyn Anderso n, Office Manager, Hard 'ng Press Esther Armstrong, Director, Cathcart Hall Dixie Baker, Manager, College Inn James C. Baker, Maintenance Department Peggie Baker, BS, Secretary, Bible Department Johnnie Ballard, Maintenance Foreman Sheba Beasley, Bookkeeper, Business Off ice Janice Beck, Secretary, Hard ing Press Jana Berryhill, BS. Assistant , Home Economics Department Joan Berryhill, Clerk, College Bookstore Rheba Berryhill, BA, Assistant, library linda Boaz, Secretary, Science Department lucille Bohannon. Clerk, Post Office William Bridges, BS, Accountant, Busi ness Office Ronald Brotherton. MA, Director of Counseling Tommie Brown, Assistant Postmaster, Post Office Thelma Buchanan. D;rector, Kendall Hall Sue Bucy, Bookkeeper. Business Office Joyce Bullard. Secreta !y, Reg istrar's Office CGrrine Burke, BA, Assistant, library David B. Burks. MBA, Director of Placement Ed Burt, Manager, College Bowl Ruth Burt. Bookkeeper. Business Office Michael Clark, BA, Swimming Coach, Graduate Assistant Sharon Cole, Secretary. library CHECKING carefully each body impulse of a student volunteer . Bob Corbin carries on with port of a detailed experiment in an extensive research program for NASA. 36
STAFF TRANSCRIBING letters from her d icta phone is on ly one of the many duties o f Angie Watts, Director of Women ' s Housin~ and secreto ry to Ho rdin~'s Dean of Students. Earle Collins. Assistant Manage r, Pattie Cobb Cafeteria Joyce Conklin, 8SE, Secretary. Dean of the College Bob J. Col bin, MEd. Research Associate Doris Coward , BA, Secretary. Alumni Office Mattie Jean Cox, LVN. LPN. School Nurse Beverly Culp , BA, Secretary, Health Center Bill Curry, Ma nager, American Heri tage Cafeteria Floyd Daniel, es, Director of Development James H. Daniel , BA, O:rector of D2ferred Givi ng Faye Do ran, SA, Secretary, Art Department Georgia DuBois, PBX Operator Gertrude Dykes, Assistant Manager, Bookstore John lee Dyke s. MS, Manager, Student Center and Bookstore Latina Dykes, BS, Secretary, Business Manager Anita Elliott, Clerk, Post Office Merle Elliott, Shi pping and Receivi ng Clerk, Storeroom Gene Ellmore, Di rector, News Bureau Carol Fly, Bookkeeper, Business Office Susan Fox, Secretary, Director of Athlet"cs Opal French, Postmaster Raymond French, Mai ntenance Department Donna friday, Secretary. Dean of Men Sharon Gardner, Bookkeeper, Business Off ice Carol Gilliam, IBM Room Ruth Goodwin, Director, Pattie Cobb Hal l 37
STAFF James E. Green. BS, Admissions Counselor Stan ley B. Green, SSE, Director, College Pu blications Hugh M. Groover, MEd, Director of Athletics Lorrel Hamley. Secretary, Pe rsonnel Office Corinne Hart. Manager, Pattie Cobb Cafeteria Billie Hesselrode, BS, Secfelary. Director of Admissions W. G. Holleman, Supervisor. Mai ntenance of Bui ld ings Ruby Janes, 85, Director, New Women's Dormitory Joyce Johnson, IBM Room Helen Kearby, Bookkeeper, Busi ness Off ice Alice Ann Kellar, Assistant Di recto r, Publicity Office Jean Kelly. Secretary, Director of Research Karen Kofthl , Secretary, Assistant to the President Frances lewis. Secreta ry , Placeme nt Office Mildred McCoy, Secretary, J. D. Sales Clarence McDaniel, Manager, College l aundry Patricia Ann McGhee, Bookkeeper, Business Off ice Cecilia McLeod, Secretary, Placement Office Wilt Ma l tin, MAT, Director, Armstrong Hall Jane Musick, Bookkeeper, Busi ness Office Richard Niswander, Night Watchman Roddy Osborne, MAT, Director, Graduate Dorm itory Edwina Pace, Secretary, President W. T. Pearson, Construction Superi ntendent Guy Petway, Maj. USAF Ret., Manage r, American Heritage TRANSFORMING the flower bed in front of the Administration Building into a rock garden, the maintenance crew exhibits gardening talents in readying it for winte r. 38
Inez Pickens, BA, Receptionist, American Heritage lyle Poindexter, Equipment Operator Charlene Prock, Secretary, Personnel Office Patti Pruitt, Secretary, Personnel Office Hubert Pulley, Campus Work Supervisor Greg Rhodes, Transportation Officer Harry Risinger, Pilot; Public Relations, College Dairy louise Rivers, Secretary, Development Office linda Robb ins, Secretary, Academy Principal Byron Rowan, BS, Accountant. Business Office Cheryl Russell , Secretary, Business Office Nedra Russell , Secre tary, Academy Superintendent linda Schmidt, SA, Secretary, Speech Department Clifford E. Sharp, MST, Director of Men's Housing Russell Showalter, MA, Director, Student Financial Aids Russell Simmons, Director, Publicity and Publi cations Carrol W. Smith, PhD, .Research Associate Sue Smith, Secretary, ·Elementary School He rman Spurlock, SA, Chief Engineer Robert Street, Manager, College Farm and Dairy Buford Tucker, Executive Secretary, Alumni Office Elbert Turman, Boiler Room Operator lee Underwood, MS, Accountant, Business Office Bernie Vines, Work Supervisor lois Yines, BA, Secretary, Education Department William T. Wallace, MA, Assistant Registrar Angie Watts, Secretary, Dean of Students Charlie Watts, MAT, Director, West Dormitory Herman West, Director, Harding Press Rosemary Wilson, Secretary, Personnel Office Dorothy Woodruff, Secretary, Development Office James Worsham, MA, Photographer, Publicity Office Ann Wright, Secretary, Development Office Sandra Yates, Secretary, Psychology-Sociology Department Pat Young, BA, Cashier, Business Office 39
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INTRODUCTION Growth and expansIon seen in completion of new centers Offering the student expansion in educational facjlil if's alld advancenlcnt of the curriculum prop;rclltl hilS bern a primary goal of Ilarding College rlLlI'ing tJw 19()'l-70- ilrad~mic year. During the year the college underwent a fullscale review of its program by the North Central Assoc iation. It was the first such r evisitation since the college was accredited in 1954. French, physics, mi ss ions, and a broad area major in Bible were added to the cun'iculum program last year. Construction has now been completed on the Art Center, Music Center. and th e drama theater and each building has been utilized during the year. Another building that students make use of is the Beaumont Memorial Library which now contains 91,926 volumes, 2,885 reels of microfilm and more than 1,800 records. Plans for a building extention on the library are now in development. 42 COOPERATIVE effort on the part of students ploys an essential role in the pursuit of answers unknown and problems unsolved.
nME and effort are demanded by the individual student who hopes to mirror achievements ~ained from concentrated study. BEAUMONT Memorial library supplies Bruce Stidham a place to obtain the information needed to supplement his education. SEASONAL beauty on campus offers a student escape from the ordinary by providing pleasant surroundings for study. 43
GO~'S creation prov ides a conducive atmosphere for the detailed study of God 's word in Jerry Jones' Old Testament Survey closs, BIBLE MISSONjPREPARE generates concern for world involvement Evangelistic efforts were a major concern to those students involved in the Bible department. As an outgrowth of the MISSION/ PREPARE program, Harding established a Medical Men for Missions project, a Missions Research and Information Center and an Advisor and Development Council in World Missions. Campus Evangelism, a movement in which many students took an active part, conducted campaigns this year in Colorado, North Carolina, Louisiana, Kansas, and Indiana . Classroom hours were enriched by the stories of those students and teachers who had spent the previous summer helping to teach in such places as Australia, Ireland, Germany, Japan, and Denmark. Keith Robinson, visiting missionary from Rome, Italy, helped to further establish the relatively new world missions major. During the week of the fall lectureship many widely recognized speakers were on campus speaking on the timely topic, "' Is God Concerned." Regularly required daily Bible classes were dismissed so that all students might have a better chance to hear and talk to them. 44 FOUNDATIONS on which to build a life of service to the Lord are emphasized during cla ss room hours in the Bible Building,
GREEK class taught by William l. Burke provides Bible majors a greater proficiency in their respective fields of endeavor> DELIVERING a lecture entitled »Is God Concerned About Me" Don Finto relates his thou!=Ihts during the chapel period> 45
EDUCATION New grant furthers researchi last year's project completed Harding continued its work with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and under the supervision of Dr. Harry Olree, Director of Research, and completed a twelve month project under a p;ovcrnmcnt contract. Over the past two years the department has provided data to NASA. This year's pr0sident of the Arkansas Student National Education Association was Ralph Dixon. Tt was the third consecutive year that a Harding stucient has held this top office. Tn order to meet the needs of the expanding student body, Dr. Nyal Royse was named d irector of graduate studies and Dr. Bobby Coker was appointed director of institutional testing, after completing their work for doctorate degrees. ADJUSTING instruments to be certain of correct readings is Dick Berryhill, an assistant in the NASA Research Program. 46 DEMONSTRATING strength and agility in gymnastic events, John Dempsey executes a balanced handstand on the parallel bors.
• .".., .' ' STRESSING the importance of a good grip Coach Berryhill gives instructions to Jan Wehunt and Norman Bennett. ASSISTING pupils in on assignment is port of l iz Reves ' responsibilities in the Senior Teacher Education Pro!=jram.
DEDICATION of the Claud RO!=lers lee Music Center gove the public opportunity to w it - ness the HardinQ Bond and A Cappella Chores in concert. COMFORTABLY situated, Jatonne laney applies gesso to a panel board in preparati on fo r her assignment in pa inting dass. COMBINING learned skills wi th o r i9inali t y, Antonio Bust aman te odds impressionistic details to his ceramic assignment in a r t. 48
FINE ARTS New buildings reflect growth In \\Decade of Development" Advancements in the facilities of the art and music departments contributed much to the fine arts area at Harding College. The music building and its recent additions were officially named the Claud Rogers Lee Music Center in dedication ceremonies held early in the year. Mrs. Dale Lee of Gladewater, Texas was honored as the contributing donor for her $125,000 contribution for the new facility, named as a memorial to her late son. Open house activities signalled the addition of the new $200,000 Art Center- to the campus as the fifth and latest building in the school's Decade of Development program. The additional room afforded by the nearly 12,000 square feet of floor space provided a new gallery. A high point of the year for Harding's A Cappella Chorus was a two week tour to the Northeast in late November. The Belles and Beaux made numerous special appearances with their show centered around the theme, "A Song for all Seasons." COAXING and demonstrating techniques ~or better vocal quality, Dr. Erie Moore instructs Judy Adams in a voice lesson. 49
COMMUNICATIVE procedures a re practiced by David Vaughn during his radio broadcast ove r the co llege a ffi liated station. HUMANITIES Little Theater sees completion heightening audience interest Students and fa culty members from the human iti es d ivision had a busy yea r and began prepa ration for their work early by taking full adva ntage of the summer month s. Larry M enefee and Linda Schmidt direc ted Harding' s first Drama Workshop with four ma jor product ion s. W i th th e completion of construction on the Little Theater, th e speech department was able to portray a "more intimate type of th eater, where the audience is sea ted closer to the ac tors," as was noted by depa rtment chairman Dr. Evan Ulrey. "The T or chbea rer s," the first ma jor production of the 1969-70 season , was held there. Dr. "Va ldo W . Braden, chairman of the speech department at Loui siana Sta te Uni ve rsity deliver ed an address at a luncheon to English , speech and journali sm students and fa culty, entitled_ "S timulating the Cr ea ti ve Impulse." 50 SPEECH laboratory enables Dione McKinney to profit from mistakes and ma ke needed corrections in structure and style.
IISEACHING for a term paper is a time consuming but profit - able experience in the academic life of a colleqe student, ADJUSTING the camero lens, Jerry Fl awers prepares to capture the uniqueness of fall in a project for his photography closs, GEORGE KELLY 'S " The Torch Bearers " was Hordin~t's first drama production in the school's recently completed little Theatre , 51
ACCURATE mathematical recording of data is a fundamental requirement in larry Olsen 's advanced physics laboratory assignmen USING the measuring microscope to find the slit on a diffraction grating is an intricate part of Randy Roe ' s physics lab, DETAILED study of an invertebrate helps biology major Russ Burcham to secure scientjfjc knowledge of living organisms. S2
••• _-- -:-4 ....- ... . ,,' . CAREFUL selection and preparation of needed materials is on important aspect of Marcia Rives ' bjolo~ical science lab work. NATURAL SCIENCE Biological science department builds greenhouse, herbarium The division of Natural Science continued to grow with new developments in every department. A new greenhouse was erected and a herbarium was built for the use of those in the biological science courses. Dr. William D. Williams of the Physical Science section received a Distinguished Teacher award and Dr. Dean Priest returned after three year's of study at the University of Miss issippi with a Ph.D. in Mathematical Analysis. An award for the outstanding math major was established this year by the wife of the late Mr. Charles Pitner, who was the chairman of the mathematics department from 1947 until 1961. The Arkansas Home Economics Association held its workshop on campus during November. A Harding home economics major, Becky Ross, served as president for this state group. CONSTRUCTIVE suggestions on sewing techniques ore offered to Betty Talley by Mrs. Thompson, a home economics teacher. 53
TECHNIQUES of data processing are employed by Curtis Booker during laboratory work in the college's IBM computer center, KEEPING up with the jetage, American Studies students view the operation of a major air terminal at Dallas' Love Field. SOCIAL SCIENCE Students discuss and explore "Perspectives of the Seventies" The various majors constituting the division of social science were brought together through the American Studies program. Outstanding lecturers and educational tours contributed to this year's theme, "Perspectives for the Seventies." Special meetings were conducted in which students explored the truths and principles resulting in the affluent society of America, and tried to determine whether or not these same ideas would be applicable for the seventies. With a primary interest in business, forty students and their advisors visited Dallas in the fall and Ch icago in the spring. Harding's business team spent much time in preparation for its competition in such contests as the Michigan State University Marketing games. Faculty member Billy Ray Cox, who worked closely with this group, received a Distinguished Teacher Award. New to the department of psychology-sociology, was Ron Brotherton, who was acting chairman. He holds the MA frm Fresno State College and lacks only the dissertation for the PhD from the University of California.
study and accumulation o f facts are needed before on examination in the International Relations course . SPEED and accuracy are requirements o f those stud ents taki ng advanced typing, one a rea of the secretarial science program. 55
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EVENTS OF AUTUMN Confusion • remams necessary as students endure long lines Confusion once aga in was prevalent as 1890 stu - dents registered for the fall term. IBM processing cased registration but d id not aid counsell ing and sectionizing and students were plagued w i th long lines and hot weather. ·When figures were fina lly totaled, the freshman class proved to be lacking only in experience, boasting of 51Z members. Th is was the year of the runoff electIOn as the increased interest in student government caused many more candidates to seck off ice. Th irty-four freshmen campaigned for the five offices. The student center bore the bu rden of campaign mater ia ls. which sometimes resembled so much litter. One of the largest aud iences in the histo ry of Harding's Lyceum series saw The Association. perhaps the most versati le group in the popular music field. Due to the packed aud i tor ium, many students were "equired to sit in folding cha irs and many more sat on the Administration Bui ld ing steps. The Association owns six gold records for their string of hits and also scored the recent mov ie, "Goodbye. Columbus." CHECKING to make sure he will meet all the gradua tion requi rements, Glen Blue seeks a secl uded spot to pio n his schedu le . STAMINA and endurance are basic requirements o f students trying to gain entry into the library during fall registration. 58
PLAYING to on overflow crowd, The Association presents a concert for unlike any previous Lyceum program. INTERESTED students cost their ballots for officers to represent them in the SA. 59 ...
EVENTS OF AUTUMN Daily routine of college living overcomes earlier excitement Soon the linear experience of registration and the excitement of the first few days of a new school year gave way to the daily routine of classes . Thoughts of the previous summer's experiences became just pleasant memories as the student faced the tasks ahead. Daily chapel, a fact of life at Harding, became an experience that sometimes lacked variety, but gave each day deeper meaning. The pressing assignments of the semester actually forced students to spend some of their spare time studying in the library, although it seldom was overused until a term assignment came due or a test was imminent. Pledge week, dreaded by those who would pledge a club and anticipated eagerly by those who would have servants for a week, came and passed, leaving all none the worse for wear. Students began to look forward to Homecoming, one of the big events of the fall semester. . .. ...... 60 PONDERING the shape of things to come, senior l arry Olsen imagines a completed work of art emerging from this Jump of clay_ RAIN comes often to the compus in early autumn, bringing with it on odd profusion of umbrellas and other wet-weather gear.
IEPRESENTING school spirit, the chee rleaders direct on enthusiastic pep rally for the football Bi sons, ho ping for on Al e championship. STUDYING in the library often becomes a necessity, although Dick Travis finds it a quiet retrea t from the noise of dorm life. WAITING fo r closs to get underway can be a painful experience, bu t these freshmen have found a way to make it enjoyab le. 61
BRIGHT autumn colors and the traditional ch ili supper form the background for the beginning of Harding's Homecoming. EVENTS OF AUTUMN Colors of Homecomi'ng days brightened by Bisons' victory Much anticipation and week-long preparation was terminated by Homecoming weekend. The traditional chili supper, complete with enterta inment, bonfire, pep rally and devotional, was held on Friday night. Saturday afternoon the parade wound its way through the streets of Searcy. The junior class won the float competition and at the halftime ceremonies, Jeanette Sims was crowned Homecoming Queen. The Bison football team provided the main point of interest for this year's Homecoming festivities. being undefea ted in the first five games. The Bisons faced their first real conference test in the Ouachita Baptist Tigers, a team that proved themselves to be one of the toughest in the league. EXCITED faces reflect the pride that comes with on undefeated Bison football team winning the season's third conference game. 62 SILHOUETTED by the bonfire, one of the Bison cheerleaders boosts school spirit at the big pep rally held at Bee Rock.
PROTECTED by the line , senior quarterback Jerry Copeland sets up to pass, en rou te to a 24 ·19 win over Ouachita. 63
EVENTS OF WINTER Preparations for the holiday mark week before Christmas The annual SA sponsored Christmas party was the highlight of the week before Christmas. The program featured a play - "The Man in the Red Suit" - with a Martian that looked vaguely like Santa Claus. The Chorale provided musical entertainment with songs of the season. Bob Helsten anlused us as master of ceremonies, and, of course, Santa Claus made his traditional appearance. This year the SA sponsored the sale of OUT, a fire extinguisher to finance the building of the new Student Cen ter. Sale of OUT took place during Christmas vacation, with competition on an interclub basis in percentage of sal es. Harding students responded with typical enthusiasm to the yea rly Toy and Dolly Drive, making Christmas a little happier for many children in orphan's homes across the country. NOEL, played by Cathy Morris, tells of her childlike admiration for Santa Claus in the fun-filled play, "The Man in the Red Suit." 64
STANDING In a long line awaiting hot chocolate and doughnuts proves to be a not unpleasant trial following the Christmas program. PONDERING a question asked him as master of ceremonies at the annual Christmas Party is Bob Helsten . a Bible instructor. SANTA CLAUS, alias Doug Killgore, after finding a handy place for the microphone, reads letters w ritten by Harding students. 65
66 COVERED by a blanket of snow, the campus lies quiet with inactivity except for the shuffle of students between classes. ALTHOUGH conditions are certainly less than ideal, severa l students attempt to enioy a rousing game of tackle footba ll.
r COMMON courtesy is cast aside as everyone capable of th rowing a cold, slushy snowball becomes your sworn enemy. ONE of Harding's coeds, apparently new at snowball making, joins in the friendly spirit of combat that pervades the campus. EVENTS OF WINTER Winter hits the campus hard with snow and cold weather Winter weather adversely affected many Harding students . Most had difficulty returning to the relative calm of the Searcy campus after Christmas vacation. Then shortly after classes resumed, a winter storm hit, dumping snow on the area. Students took advantage of the situation-either using it to catch up on their studies or to engage in winter sports not normally found in Arkansas such as snowball throwing and snow football. But the snow, ice, and frigid temperatures did not last long and the campus returned to its normal snowless wintertime appearance with few complaints from students. SNOWBALL fights often grew out of proportion and the only fitting denouement to the combat was a roll in the snow, 67
ASPECTS of dorm life vary greatly but telephone conversations, gu itar playing, and private study are familiar scenes in any dorm, WINTER forces sports enthusiasts to take their games indoors causing a rise in popularity for the New Dorm's ping·pong table , 68 HAIRCUTS sometimes are necessary. Runninf:) a cut·rate barber· shop, Chess Bradford lowers the ears of roommate Randy Krape.
EVENTS OF WINTER Dormitory activities enlivened by interaction of personalities Dorm life, the real core of a college education, made all unpleasantries fade. The interacting of personality versus personality, overcoming the first pangs of homesickness, understanding of human behavior, observation of spiritual development and realization of what fri endship really means brought dormitory residents to an awareness of their mi ssions and goals . At times studying was overshadowed by TV viewing, card playing and games, but even hitting the books was an experience unparalleled outside dorm living. The intra-dorm exchange of culture, knowledge. tastes - maybe even clothes - was a bonus in the semesters of living in such a situation. HOUSEHOLD chores, such as washinq or ironing, are often time· consuming, but very necessary aspects of colleqe dorm life. ';;;';',. . '--.----, I M COM BIN ING keeping up with current events and sitting under her hair dryer, a necessary evil, this coed reads her paper. TElEV ISION view ing provi des Pom Flinn with on escape from the ord ina ry routines and offe rs her a period of rel axation. 69
EVENTS OF SPRING Spring brings welcome end to long, dreary winter months Spring, with its promise of summer, brought a change of atmosphere for the weary student, worn from the colds and finals of winter months. As th~ heaters were turned off and the weather became warmer, no longer was it such an effort to continue the routine. Getting up in the morning, standing in line for dinner, or walking over to the New Science building seemed somehow easier. Dorm life became less important as many students began spending more time outdoors and once more, romances flourished. The "good n ights" said outside the doors were no longer quite so hurried and an empty swing was not often found. Frequent trips to Heber Springs or Bluff Hole made free time go faster but even studying could now be done outside. Remembering the activities of the preceding year, including the SA auction, the annual talent show, and the appearance on campus of the Lettermen, students began to look forward to another eventful season. 70 PERFORMING for an attentive audience, The lettermen mixed soft ballads and well-planned comedy in a spring lyceum.
I'IINGTIME showers often sent Harding students scurrying for shelter but brought fresh life to campus folia!=Je after the barren winter . AUCTIONEER Bob Martin encourages the spectators to bid on on umbrella at the SA auction of lost and found articles. COMBINING studying with relaxation, freshman Dono Slingfuff demonstrates one of the more practical uses of a Harding swing. 71
EVENTS OF SPRING May Day's beauty and pomp add luster to traditonal fete A record number of 600 high school studen ts attended Harding's annual Senior Day and helped to welcome in Spring in the traditional May Day fete. Amid the colorful set ting of spring fl owers and a pastel-gowned court, Pam Rogers was crowned Queen of May by President Ganus. Attending the queen were princesses Nancy Mitchell and Jeanette Sims and a r epresentative from each of the women 's social clubs. Following the coronation, the queen and her court and the large crowd of students and visitors watched as 32 young ladies performed the intricate maneuvers of winding the maypole to the accompan iment of Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers." COLD weather and early morning practice create unpredictable problems which only a fellow pole winder could understand. CONGRATULATIONS ore in order from Dr. Ganus as he climaxes a beautiful day by crowning Pom Rogers Queen of May. 72
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