HARDING COLLEGE SEARCY, ARKANSAS Editor ....... .. . .... ........ ... ... . ...... ... Layton McCown Business Manager .. ...... ... ..... .. Suzanne Holland Faculty Advisor ........ .... .. ........ Dr. Joseph Pryor
2 The Cover: sub-four-minutemiler lim Crawford / Executive Business Games national championship trophy. In a world darkened by war,lear, and ignorance, spark 01 light and hope appear on the horizon. backgrounds 01 great variety many students ("nnv,orrr~1 forming a concordant community, with each having certain ambitions and aspirations. In a dualistic society characterized by both hate and an inc".,,,,,d concern for human welfare, each person gropes achievement and recognition in his own way in areas that are meaningful to
TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedicat ion Academ ics Student li fe Classes Personal ities Organ izat ions 16 18 50 76 Athletics ..................... .... 124 142 .... 176 Social Clubs Academy Advertisement s Directory ...... .. .... .. 220 .. ... 260 .... 306 350 3
4 Each student seeks to excel- to rise above his peers. Yet the price paid is often great. In the midst of achievement he must still carry out his daily routine. Classes become necessities, along with the thousand-and-one other chores that one confronts - the things which seem insignificant but must be performed. The path to accomplishment is not an easy one. While the superficial appearance is often deceptive , achievement is the product of effort, frustration, and agonizing work.
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Of course there is always time for relaxation. Diversions take many forms - pranks in the dorm , social activities , or ;ust spending a quiet afternoon with a special friend, all proving that college days are mixed with fun as well as work. Friends to make the problems easier are usually close at hand.
8 While each sfudenf musf do his own work, all need direcfion and help. Youfh mainfains the ex uberance necessary in accomplishing fhe goal yef age and experience provide fhe wisdom needed in counselling. Insfrucfors guide sfudenfs as fhey progress af their own rafe. One learns by doing, by making misfakes, failing, and fhen frying again.
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Yet the ultimate goal of personal satisfaction and perfection drive one on in the midst of despair and feelings of hopelessness. The one who persists in his task until succeeding triumphs. National champions in the intercollegiate business games; NAIA bowling champions; outstanding individual performances in sports , drama, science, academics; significant literary and journalistic accomplishments - all fuse with others to create an atmosphere of achievement. 11
12 As in all areas of life. eyeryone does not wcceed. There are academic failures. spiritual failures. and social failures. Still it is the one who perseyeres that eyentually triumphs. The one who accomplishes and then rests has achieyed little. Self-satisfaction is the root of both apathy and an unwarranted sense of contentment which causes men to quit trying. Goals must be life-long and not merely momentary or fleeting. Achieyement will proye to be a ;ourney. not a destination.
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The road of life is often bumpy, one never knowing what the future holds. Each student plods along in his own way - some excelling, others content to merely slip by. Graduation, iobs, productive futures - all are eagerly anticipated but each is viewed uncertainly. The Class of 1971 goes forth seeking the challenges, anticipating the disappointments, prepared to make its mark on a volatile and unstable society desperately searching for direction. 1S
In the era of achievement that we live in today, a spirit of restlessness permeates all of society. Needed so desperately are those capable of lending wisdom, motivation, and understanding in these troubled times. A leader in the classroom, a recipient of the 1969 Distinguished Teacher Award, a respected scholar afld researcher, and a dedicated Christian" he possesses an uncanny ability to instill in students a thirst for knowledge and a genuine desire to learn. Because of his dedication to a life of service and his untiring help towards all who need it, we the Senior Class of 1971 gratefully dedicate the 1971 Petit Jean to Dr. William D. Williams _ not because of the things that he has achieved but for the achievement in living that his life represents.
PRESIDENT President Ganus makes educational tour into Russia DR. CLIFTON L. GANUS, his wife and two of his chi ldren spent three weeks during the summer on an educational tour through the Tron Curtain countries, studying culture and life in general. He spoke to over 4,000 high school students at fifteen Americanism seminars in thirteen states. Dr. Ganus serves on the Board of Ibaraki Christ ian Foundation, devoted to fund raising and publ icity for Ibaraki Christian College in Japan. He attended inaugurations of the presidents of Freed-Hardeman, Arkansas College and Ouachita Baptist University. He also participated in faculty athletic events and won the Searcy Handball Tournament for the third consecutive year. CULMINATING the Homecomin~ festivities, Dr. Ganus prepares to crown linda Howell. 20
WISHING the chorus well, Dr. Ganus waits for members of the A Cappella to leave on tour. PAUSING between numbers , members of the Pep Band visit with Dr. Ganus during a game . 21
ANNOUNCING home football ~ames , Billy Ray Cox shows his support for the Bison team. RECEIVING a Chamber of Commerce award from President lott Tucker is Truman Baker. VICE-PRESIDENTS June promotions giveHarding two Vice-presidents BILLY RAY COX, in June, 1970, was named one of Harding's two new Vicepresidents. [n addition to his administrative and teaching duties, he served as director of American Studies and advisor for both the executive business team and the SA's Constitutional Committee. Also in June he traveled to Japan as a special advisor to the board of Ibaraki Christian College. During the school year he presented seminars for private businesses from Arkansas to California. LOTI R. TUCKER, JR. was promoted to Vice-president of Finance. Major projects during the school year included construct ion of a new men's dormitory and expansion of present li brary facilities. Mr. Tucker also served as president of the Searcy Chamber of Commerce. He was not only involved in civic and school activities, but also in church affairs, volunteering as a group leader for the College Church of Christ. 22 BILLY RAY COX, MBA, CPA, TDA LOTT TUCKER. BA
mlNG to reqoin some semblance of order out of all the confusion of the first few weeks of the semester, all paths lead to Dean Pryor in an attempt to settle the problems that crop up. DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Dr. Pryor inducts Alpha Chi chapter at Arkansas Tech DR. JOSEPH E. PRYOR became national secretary-trcasurer of Alp!la Chi, after holding that office for eleven years in Region II. As director of their expansion program. he installed the Arkansas Kappa chapter at Arkansas Tech on October 5 and October 6-7 he met with the newly-organized Region TV in Sioux Falls. South Dakota. Dr. Pryor edited the NCATE Self-study Report for Harding's Icn-year reevaluation and visited two Arkansas colleges as a North Central Coordinator. He served as Harding's ATC faculty representative, sponsor for TNT social club and faculty advisor for the Petit Jeal/ . [or which he received the Golden Eagle Award from American Yearbook Company in "recognition of outstanding service as a yearbook advisor." SERVING as Alpha Chi sponsor, Dr . Pryor officiates at a candleliqht induction ceremony. 23
ASSISTANT DEAN Dr. Carr added to Harding's faculty as Assistant Dean DR. JAMES F. CARR, prior to his becoming Assistant Dean, was Ass istant Chancellor of the Florida State University System. Dr. Carr quickly became involved in campus and community activi. lies. He sponsored the senior class and Galaxy social club and joined the Chamber of Commerce. Currently servi ng on the executive Board of Swannee Ri ver Area Council of Boy Scout s of America, he is past-president of the Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Admini strators. AILING Senior president Joe McReynolds is cheered by a friendly visi t from Dr. Corr. DEAN OF STUDENTS Dean of Students relieved of extra duties undertaken VIRGIL H. LAWYER, with the hiring of a Dean of Women and the returning of Harding's cross-country coach, was relieved of extra duties he had undertaken. During October Dean Lawyer attended professional meetings at Arkansas AM&N College and Oklahoma Christian. He holds membership in Arkansas College Personnel Administrators, Arkansas Council of Personnel Deans and Phi Alpha Theta, a history fraternity. JAMES F. CARR, JR., EdD CAMPAIGNING before the November qeneraJ election, Governor Dale Bumpers discusses some of his platform ideas with Dean VirqiJ lawyer while three Hordinq students listen attentively VtRGll LAWYER, MA
"'SlIING to form close friendships with students, Mrs. Egly exhibits her sparkling personnot only as Dean but also informally while horseback ridinq with cooed Jackie Hall. BERNADINE EGLY, MSSW DEAN OF MEN Interest of Dean Campbell directed toward two areas EDDIE R. CAMPBELL, Dean of Men, working in both student personnel and admissions, visited high schools in an eight-county area surrounding Searcy. He also helped plan activities for High School Day, Senior Day and the Youth Forum. and served as advisor for the Men's Dorm Counci l. November 11-13 Dean Campbell attended the Arkansas Drug Training Program at State College of Arkansas. He also is actively involved in Boy Scout work. GETTING ready for a recruiting trip, Dean Campbell and Tom Gooden plan their route. DEAN OF WOMEN lIarding student returns as Dean, first since 1966 BERNADINE EGLY, who attended Harding from 1950-1952, returned in Augus t as the first Dean of Women since 1966. One of her major accomplishments was initiation of a new sign-out system for women students. Besides sponsoring Delta Chi Omega social club she holds membership in the National Association of Social Wor:,ers and the Academy of Certified Social Workers. November 27-28 she helped judge the Miss Teen-age Christian Pageant in Memphis, Tennessee. 25
REGISTRAR Registrar attends annual meeting of Arkansas officers VIRGIL M. BECKETT represented Harding at the annual meeting of Arkansas Collegiale Regislrars and Admissions Officers in OClober. 1970. As registrar of Ihe college, Mr. Beckett supervised all IBM operations, which were utilized in registration and business office procedures as well as enabling Ihe handling of students' records wilh greater efficiency. Mr. Beckett is a member of the American Associalion of Collegiale Regislrars and Admissions Officers and of Alpha Chi. CHECKING the plane before takinq off, Fred Alexander prepares for another flying trip. DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Alexander visits junior colleges for recruitment FRED ALEXA DER, Director of Ad· missions, was one of several administrators representing Harding at the meeting of Arkansas Deans, Registrars and Ad· missions Officers at AM&N College in Pine Bluff in late October. He also traveled to almost every Christian junior college, taking with him several transfer students to help in recruiting their ex· classmates. Mr. Alexander piloted the plane on most of lhese trips. 26 r;< 0 t ~ .r.. 1 ) II 171 VIRG il BECKEn, BA FRED ALEXANDER, MEd ~ "'L. 'tIl "'2.> ~ • I'{ ~ 4>,\ • ~ to
SHIRLEY BIRDSALL, MSLS HARRY DLREE, EdD LIBRARIAN Shirley Birdsall studies libraries of other schools SHIRLEY BIRDSALL, librarian, visited several academic libraries including those at Oklahoma, Abilene, Lubbock, and Fort Worth Chr istian Colleges. She attended the Arkansas Library Association meeting in Little Rock in October and the Southwestern Library Association meeting in November. Miss Birdsall is a member of Beta Phi Mu, an honorary library society, Legislative Chairman for the Searcy chapter of American Association of University Women and cookbook chairman for AWHo LENDING a helpin~ hand, Shirley Birdsall explains the research aids to Cheryl Fellows. DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Olree supervises physical fitness project for NASA DR. HARRY D. OLREE, Director of Research, supervised a project under NASA contract to evaluate the usefulness of the Exer-Genie in physical fitness. On February 27, he discussed cardiovascular laboratory equipment at the Southern District meeting of the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation in Oklahoma City. Dr. Olree was included in the 1970 edition of both Community Leaders of America and Persollalties of the South . 27
GRADUATE STUDIES Dr. Royse directs graduate study, teaches education DR. NYAL D. ROYSE is Director of Graduate Studies and an associate professor of education. He holds membership in the American Associations of Educational Studies and Higher Education and Arkansas Associations of Higher Education and Educational Research. On October 17 he represented Memphis State at the inauguration of Dr. Johnston at Columbia Christian College in Portland, Oregon. He published Class Noles all Ihe Holy Spiril and decorates wedding cakes as a hobby. RESTING pensively upon his desk , Dr. Royse supervises an informal class discussion. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Two new members selected to join Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees welcomed two new members this year: Mr. Dallas Harris of Boise, Idaho, and Dr. Richard E. Burt of Richardson, Texas. Led by Chairman W. L. Howard and Vice-Chairman Dr. Houston Karnes, the Trustees and administrators presented an open discussion during lectureship week to inform friends of the college of recent Board actions and student achievements. Responsible for providing Harding's guidelines, the Board met again during commencement. 28 NYAL D. ROYSE, EdD BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FRONT ROW: Lem.n Johnson, T. 1. McReynolds, Mrs. Robert Warnock. SECOND ROW: J. A. Thompson, Dr. Houston Karnes, Hillard Johnmeyer, Milton Peebles. THIRD ROW: James B. Ellers, Dr. Richard Burt, Richard Gibson, Flanoy Alexander. FOURTH ROW: John D. Baldwin. Jim Bill Mclnteer, Dr. Clifton Ganus, David Paul Burton, Dr. Harold Cogburn. ! . /~
ACADEMICS Faculty reflects genuine interest, personal approach The maior objective of an institution of higher learning is that of training its students and I-larding had a genuine in· terest in helping young people to develop character. spiritual resources. maturity. and emotional stability. Students were guided in their educational experience by 105 Christian men and women. The student-faculty ratio of 18.2 emphasized Harding's commitment to the personal approach in education. This was morc important than ever as students sought direction in form ing lifc·long va lues. During the 1969-70 school year an extensive self-study was made for a reeva luation by the North Central Association of Co ll eges and Secondary Schools. The repor! of the examiners commended Harding College for the clar ity of her objectives. effectiveness in implementing the object ives, and the achievements of the students. REFlECTING the solemnity of academic life, Gail Welker concentrates intently in dass. SITTING on the steps, Buddy Jones finds a quiet place to study on a warm afternoon. 29
ACADEMICS Students strive for self-reliance amid distractions Twelve new teachers were added to the faculty for 1970-71 and four faculty members returned from leaves of absence. The quality of instruction was high, as always, with an emphasis on developing men and women who could think for themselves. The faculty knew from experience the hard work it took to achieve any goal and how easy it was to be distracted. When there were things to talk about and people to see, the last thing most students wanted to do was study. But the books and the teachers were there to remind LI S that we were indeed students, and that, after all, is what college is all about. WITH everyone signed in and the phone still, Debby Taylor has found a quiet place at last. DISTRACTING outdoor scenes appear to vie for the attention of freshman Lindo Martin. 30 ANTIQUE school desks and outside reading a ren ', nearly as invitinq as a half-made bed a Seventeen. Some niqhts it's better not to try at all, as Millie Harris seems to I
MESHED within the daily schedule of work, study and recreation, stu - dents take time for chapel, which is uniquely a part of life at Ha rding. HASTILY abandoned in their owners ' rush to qet to lunch, the books emphasize that study is the main occupation of a typical week day. 31
.. LOOMING deadlines and approaching exams draw more students to the library as the semester comes to its usual soone r-then-expected STAYING up all night studying for a test usually has its consequences sometime the next day. When the test is over, sleep is usually not far behind, as Mark Meeker has discovered. STARING o ff into space, twisting hair, Clnd biting on pencils and nails are common pastimes as you toke a test and wait to remember those things you studied so long the nigh' before. 32
ACADEMICS Extracurricular events complete the academic life At the end of the semester, studying late, taking tests, and worrying about grades were remembered as only a small part of the school yeaL Searching for the answers to their questions and pondering over the accumulation of knowledge and human experience that is so typically a part of college life, the student came to grasp the fullness of the Christian life. Personal involvement in projects and Christian service with their teachers outside the classroom gave them the chance to acquire a knowledge often overlooked in larger inst itutions. The ability to produce well-rounded students was, and will continue to be, the aim of education at Harding. AFTER a hard day of classes, Dick Russell takes advantaqe of the warm afternoon sun. GETTING bock a test brinqs mixed emotions to Pot Hogan, but mainly relief that it's over. 33
EDUCATION New policies and equipment update media facilities TeaC~1ers from every department benefitted from t!1e new equipment and policies of the Educational Media Center. Instead of just making machines available, every effort was made to help the teacher with the prepara ti on of teaching materials. In this way, the eq uipment was utili zed to its full est extent and very much to th" advantage of the student. Jerome Barnes completed work on hi s doctorate and directed the center. Practica lit y and concern for the development of skills that would be called upon in subsequent career choices were objectives of the di vision, especially for the Department of Education. In March, the program underwent its regular ten year evaluation by the National Accreditation of Teacher Education. With the cutback of funds for space research, the research center was fortunate to continue to receive support from NASA. A total of $45,000 was granted and twenty members of the facuity participated in a study to find "Methods of Achieving Phys ica l Fitness in Men Whose Ages are Compa rable to the Astronauts ." CO· OPERATING with the research program, Dr. Neale Pryor is assisted by Bruce Smi th . 34 COMBINING his interest in athletics and education, Mike Pruitt discovers that meaningful practice-teaching involves persona I participation with his students at WORKING with Johnny Baines, Dr. Barnes fulfills one of his primary duties as director of Educa t ional Media Center, that of teaching the students to use the equipment them",!",
Ii' .. AltmlO, MA Karyl V. Bail.y, MA Barbara G. Barnes, BA Jerome M. Barnes. [dO Cecil M. Beck. MA Winnie E. Bel l, MALS Don O. Berryhill, EdD Allbbnt Professor Ass istant Professo r Instructor Ass istant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant librarian Ass istant Professor ..,..1 Educa tion Physical Education Physical Education Education Physical Education Physica l Education .. t krybill, MA Shirley Birdsall, MSLS Jess Buey, MA Louis Butterfield, BA Kalhryn Campb.lI, MAT James F. Carr, EdO Bobby l. Coker, EdD Professor li bra rian Assistant Professor Assistant D:recto r Instructor Professor Assistant Professor ,.,...1 Educalion Physical Education Educationa l Media Center Physical Education Education Education I. Corbin. MEd El izabeth P. Dyke~ MLS Hugh M. Groover, MEd R:cha rd A. Johnson, BA Robert T. Kn ight, MA Theodore R. Lloyd. MS Maude Montgomery, MA lit Professor Reference Librarian Assistant Professor Associate Instructor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor ,.,...1 Education Physical Education Physica l Education Physical Education Physical Education Education _1IoII, MAT Harry D. Olree. EdO John Prock, MT Nyal D. Royse, EdD Edward G. Sewell, PhD Betty Work Watson, MA Murrey W. Wi lson. MA ......nt Professor Professor Ass istant Professor Assoc iate Professor Professor Assistant Professor Ass istant Professor .....1 Educa tion Physical Education Physical Educat ion Education Education Educat ion Education 35
George E. Baggett, MA Assistant Professor Music Elizabeth B. Mason, MA Professor Art Harding Burton, MM Instructor Music Erie T. Moore, EdD Professor Music Kenneth Davis, Jr., DMus. Clifton l. Ganus, III, MME Professor Assistant Professor Music Music Mona Moore, BA Instructor Music Don D. Robinson, AM Assistant P,ofessor Art Stanley B. Green, BSE Instructor Art Ann R. Sewell, MM Assistant Professor Music EARLY morning proctice is especially hard when the weather turns cold, but Dale Hardman , St eve King and Doug Killgore come dressed to march. 36
EAGER participation in music department activities is evidenced by Cliff Ganus's playing in pep band. GOOD-BYS are exchan~ed as the A Cappella leaves for its ten-day tour of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. FINE ARTS Achievements in Fine Arts Division balance academics A steadily growing number of majors made use of the facilities of the Art and Music Departments, with achievements in fine arts thal benefitted the whole campus. Such groups as the band, chorale, and A Cappc ll a Chorus formed a periphery of activities that complemented the emphasis on academics. Graduates of the program could be assured of a thorough background in the fine arts area to draw from in their careers or further education. Recognition came to members of the faculty and students alike in the Third Annual Delta Art Exhibit. Each of the four music students who went to the National Association of Teachers of Singing State Auditions early in the year came away with honors. Harding took two firsts, one second, and one third place. Dr. Erie T. Moore, chairman of the Music Department, was awarded one of the 1970 Dislinguis!led Teacher awards. CAREFUllY putting finishing touches on her canvas, Marqaret Mitchell shows her talent. 37
HUMANITIES New teachers help produce ~~Becket", ~~Blithe Spirit" Two new instructors in speech and drama brought fresh ideas and enthusiasm to an alrcady hardworking department. James Huddl eston and Bob West worked together to produce two major produc· ti ons, "Blithe Spirit" and "Becket", as we ll as "The Apple Tree" and a series of one·act plays. Mr. Robe rt Eubanks served as Presi · dent of the Arkansas Speech Association and faculty members within the depart· ment were active in civic and professional orga nizations. Chairma n of the Speech Departmen!. Dr . Evan Ulrey was se lected tn appear in the 1970 edition of Outstolid· ill l:? Educators of America. Several changes were made in the curriculum fnr the department of English and two new teachers were added. 38 CHAIRM AN of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages, guest speaker Dr. Wright discusses experiences from his summer tour of France with members of the French
Josephine Cleveland, MA Neil B. Cope, PhD J. Harvey Dykes, MA Assistant Professor Professor Ass istant Professor English Journalism Speech All" K. Jewell, MA Pearl Latham, MA Duane McCampbell , MA Instructor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Engl ish English Engl ish Eua:ene Underwood, MEd Evan Ulrey, PhD Richard W. Walker, PhD Instructor Professor Professor Engl ish Speech Speech Robert E. Eubanks, MA Robert L.Helsten, MA Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Speech German Nancy B. Myers, MA Dennis M. Organ, MA Instructor Instructor Engl ish Journal ism Robert E. West, MA Edward White, MA Instructor Assistant Professor Speech English James D. Huddleston, SA Associate Instructor Speech R:chard David Ramsey, MA Instructor English Dorothy S. Wright Dr. de l'Un iversite Assistant Professo r French John H. Ryan, MA Associate Professor Speech Winfred O. Wright Dr. de l'Un iversite Assistant Professor French ADJUSTING the intricate equipment in speech therapy lab is only a small part of Dr. Richard Walker's involvement in speech correction. SPEECH therapy maior Jeff Davies finds that working in the clinic can be fun as well as an interesting and rewording learning experience. 39
Mildred l . Bell, PhD Phyllis A. Blacksten, MS Professo r Instructor Home Economics Home Economics James E. Mackey, PhD Michael V. Plummer, MS Assistant Professo r Instructor Physics Biological Science Cliflord E. Sharp, MS Carroll W. Smith , PhD Instructor Assistant Professor Physical Science George W. Woodrulf, EdD Ass istant Professo r Biological Science 40 ANATOMY 01 the ca t - fish shark is probed w ith careful hands a nd d ose attention. Chemist ry Troy Blue, MA Assistant Professor Mathematics Dean B. Priest. PhD Associate Pro fessor Mathematics Ela ine C. Thompson , MA Assistant Professor Home Economics Sharon D. Crockett, MA Alva Gene Dugger, MA Don England, PhD Instructor Instructor Associate Professor Home Economics Mathematics Chemistry Joseph E. Pryor, PhD Wa rd Bryce Roberson . PhD William F. Rushton, MA Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professo r Physical Science Biologica l Science Biological Science Eva Thompson, PhD David Timmons, MBS William O. Williams, PhD Edmond W. Associate Professor Instructor Professor Assistant Home Economics Mathemat ics Chemistry Chemistry
LAURA and Matilda listen to thei r father, Dr. Dean Priest. Takinq the time for persona l atten · tion in the cla ssroom as wel l as at home won him a 1970 Distinqui shed Teacher awa rd . NATURAL SCIENCE New teachers and honor students actively involved Involvement in local. state, and national affairs marked the interests of students in the Division of Natural Science. David Roll won the 1970 award for top senior chemistry major in Central Arkansas given by the American Chemical Society. Mr. Oldham was on leave of absence working on his doctorate in mathematics at Colorado State College and David Timmons joined the faculty in his place. Chairman of the Math Department, Dr. Dean Priest was a recipient of the 1970 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Edmond Wilson joined the chemistry faculty and Dr. Eva Thompson was a new member of the Home Economics Department. Four Harding students were leaders in the student section of the Arkansas Home Economics Association, and Dr. Mildred Bell, chairman of the department. served as historian. SETTING up a physics experiment demands the study of Ken Whitelaw and Dan Collins. REFINISHING a choi r in Home Furnishinqs lab tokes hard work , as Koren Woodward learns. 41
RELIGION Mission/Prepare conducts Foreign Evangelist study Faith in God and a zeal for New Testament Chri sti a nit y were strengthened by opportuniti es for personal involvement in the Divi sion of Religion. Evangeli stic campaigns took students a nd teachers around the wo rld to Japan, Indi a, Peru, Russia , Germany, and France. Recognizing the continuing need for wi lling and prepared workers here in the stat es, several teams travel ed to the Northeas t and Southwes t. The Mi ss ion/ Prepare Research Bureau, directed by Joe Hacker, completed a study in the moti vation, training. and experi ence backgrounds of foreign evangeli sts. Evertt Huffard, Vi si ting Professor of Bible and Miss ions, a nd his family were here from Jerusal em to offer first hand experi ences to those students int erested in eventual full-time mission work. Dr. Neale Pryor, a J 970 winner of the Di stingui shed Teacher award, co-ordinated the 47th annual Harding College lectureshi p. T heme lectures and forums discussed the "Bond of Peace." NOTED for his authorsh ip of several books, Dr. Bales searches throuqh his massive f iles of research information hun tinq for ma teria l tha t migh t prove useful in a new book or articl, TEACHING at Westside' s Satu rday Bible Hour program, Becky Cochra n presents the theme "Let' s talk about Jesus" to the attentive children. TAKING a break between classes, Mr. 150m and Dr. Pryor notes on the preparat ion invol ved in presenting the ir doily Bible 42
"'... R. Allen, MRE Assistant Professor Bible .., E. HO'l'lard, ThM Assistant Professor Bible James D. Bales, PhD William Leslie Burke, MA W. Joe Hacker. ORE Earl Conard Hays, MA, 80 Professor Professo r Associate Professor Associate Professor Bible Greek Rel igious Education Bib le Evertt Huffard. MA Allan l. lsom, ThM Neale T. Pryor, ThD Andy T. Ritchie, MA Visi t ing Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Bible and Missions Bible Bible and Hebrew Bibl. MISSION/PREPARE : ATOTAL APPROACH TO 'IJSH • WORLD WIDE EVANGELISTIC TRAINING HARDING COLLEGE SEARCY. ARK. lEADING the various brochures and pamphlets displayed by the MISSION/PREPARE program at the annual fall lectureship series , a ~ tud ~ nt qets acquainted with the objectives of the qroup. Robert l. Helsten, MA Assistant Professor Bible Jack Wood Sears, PhD Professor Bible Winfred O. Wright Dr. de l'Universite Assistant Professo r Missions 43
Plul W. Ammons, BA Associate Instructor Sociology Ronald l. Brotherton, MA Assistant Professor Psychology Robert J. Kelly, MA Instructor Business Education Dallas Roberts, MA Assistant Professor Pol it ical Science 44 David B. Burks, MBA Bill R. Cox, MBA, CPA Assistant Professor Associate Professor Business Administration Business Admin istration Virgil H. lawyer, MA Milton E. Miller, MBA Assistant Professor Assistant Professor History Business Administration Joe T. Segraves, MA Thomas R. Slalom. MAT Assistant Professor Instructor History History Home provides Rick Moore with the opportunity to offer principles of general psychology applied in other than William l. Culp, SA Clifton l. Ganus, PhD James Hedrick, EdD, CPA Instructor Professor Professor Sociology History Accounting Lewis Moore. MAT Raymond Muncy, PhD Thomas C. Myers, ME" Instructor Assistant Professor Instructor Sociology History Political Science Ermal H. Tucker, MS H. Eugene Winter, MS Cliflord E. Sharp, MS Assistant Professor Ass istant Professor Instructor Business Education Business Administration Geography
WIRING a program for the data processing class presents a challenging task fo r Jon Nwokeh and Nazar Alaolmol ki while Mr. Winter stands by ready to help when difficulties arise . -- , , ~ I ' SOCIAL SCIENCE Courses probed for modern ideas, methods, materials More business and economic students were given the opport unity to be involved in interactive business simulation in a new course orrered this year. A few members of the department had been able to participate in such a program as members of either the Mi chigan or Emory Intercollegiate Business Teams, both of which brought na tional recognition to Harding in the competition last year, The Departmen t of History conducted a review of course content in a concerted effort to adopt methods and materials more in keeping with modern ideas in hi story and the social sciences, Billy Verklcr completed work for his Ph,D, degree in Sociology and plans were made for a new major in social work, A new course in psychology offered a battery of tests designed to provide more objecti ve voca tional counseling, EN ROUTE to New Orleans, American Studies students visit the Vicksburg battleg rounds. TYPING another page of his thesis, Mr. Muncy strives to complete his doctoral requisites. 45
WelCOMING visitors to the AWH Thanksgiving tea are Mrs, Buchanan , Kendall director, Mrs, Ganus, and Mrs, Muncy, AWH members', STAFF College operation is responsibility of Harding staff Harding staff members were essential in keeping the college operating smoothly. Without these capable people carrying out their duties and responsibilities, it would have been impossible for Harding to remain in existence. Staff members were employed in almost every facet of college life; they were found working as secretaries or bookkeepers in administrative offices, as maintenance men, as construe· tion workers building the men 's dorm and library addition, as electricians, janitors and cafeteria personnel. Harding operated its own laundry, a bowling alley for recreation, and the College Inn. Approximately 300 full-time employees allowed Harding to function with a minimum of outside services. TAKING a few moments from nightly rounds, Mr, Williams stops by Harding's bell tower , 46
Theda Aaron, BA, IBM Operator Barbara Altman, Sec., Educ. Media Center Jane Anderson, Bookkeeper, Business Office Esther Armstrong, Director, Cathcart Hall James C. Baker, Maintenance Department Peggie Baker, BS, Secretary, Bible Dept. Johnnie Ballard, Ma intenance Foreman Diane Barrington, Sec., Elementary School Dean Bawcom, BS, Admissions Counselor Sheba Beasley, Bookkeeper, Business Office Judy Bell, Assistant. Home Economics Dept. Don O. Berryhill, EdO, Dir. of Men's Housing Joan Berryhill, Clerk, College Bookstore Rheba Berryhill, BA, Assistant, library Lucille Bohannon, Clerk, Post Office William Bridges, BS, Acct .. Business Office Ronald Brotherton, MA, Dir. of Counseling Tommie Brown, Assistant Postmistress Thelma Buchanan, Director, Kendall Hall Sue Bucy, Bookkeeper, Business Office Joyce Bullard, Secretary, Registrar's Office Corrine Burke, BA, Assistant, library David B. Burks, MBA, Director of Placement Edward Burt, Manager, College Bowt Ruth Burt, Bookkeeper, Business Office Bobby Coker, EdD, Dir. of Inst. Testing Earl Collins, Asst. Mgr., Pattie Cobb Cafeteria Bob J. Corbin, MEd, Research Associate Doris Coward, BA, Secretary, Alumni Office Mattie Jean Cox, LVN, LPN, College Nurse David Crouch, BS, Director, News Bureau Lola Crouch, BA, Secretary, Placement Office Beverly Culp, BA, Secretary, Health Center William E. Curry, Mgr., Heritage Center Floyd Daniel, BS, Director of Development James H. Daniel, BA, Dir. of Deferred Giving Rellia Dillinger, Secretary, Academy Sup!. Georgia DuBois, PBX Operator Anne Dunnam, Secretary, Psy.·Soc. Dept. Gertrude Dykes, Asst. Mgr., Bookstore 47
John lee Dykes, MS, Manager, Bookstore latina Dykes, as, Secretary, Business Mgr. Jane Ebersole, Secretary, library Anita EJ1iott. Clerk, Post Office Merle Elliott, Storeroom loann Fields, Secretary, Admissions Office Carol Fly, Bookkeeper, Business Off ice Susan Fox, Secretary, Director of Athletics Opal French, Postmaster Raymond French, Maintenance Department Ruth Goodwin, Director, Pattie Cobb Hall Betty Green, Secretary, P. E. Dept. lames E. Green , as, Admissions Counselor Stanley a. Green, aSE, Oir. , Publications lois G ~eene, Secretary. Bible Department Hugh M. Groover, MEd, Director of Athletics Mary Groves, Secretary, Science Department Corinne Hart, Manager, Patti Cobb Cafeteria Donna Hedrick, Secretary, Personnel Office Judy Hendrix, Assistant, library Billie Hesselrode, as, Sec., Dir. of Admissions Vicki Hightower, IBM Operator Phyllis Hill, Secretary, Personnel Office linda Hinkle, Secretary, Harding Press W. G. Holleman, Supervisor, Maintenance Sue Howard, Bookkeepe r, Business Office Brenda James, Bookkeeper, Business Office Ruby Janes, BS, Dir., New Women's Dorm Joyce Johnson, Secretary, Dean of Men Helen Kearby, Bookkeeper, Business Office Alice Ann Kellar, Asst. Dir., Publicity Off ice Jean Kelley, Secretary, Director of Research Karen Kofahl , Secretary, V:ce-president Cox Deborah latimer, BA, Sec., Placement Office Hazel lomax, Manager, College Inn Mildred McCoy, Secretary, 1. D. Bales Clarence McDaniel, Mgr., College laundry Wilton Martin, MAT, oir. , Armstrong Hall Jane Musick, Bookkeeper, Business Office Richard Niswander, Night Watchman Roddy Osborne, MAT, oir., Grad. Dorm Edwina Pace , Secretary, President 48
W. T. Pearson, Construction Su perintendent Guy Petway, Mgr., Heritage Center Inez Pickens, BA, Heritage Receptionist Mable Pierce, Bookkeeper, Business Office Marlene Pittman, Secretary, Art Department Lyle Poindexter, Equipment Operator Diana Powell, Secretary. Personnel Off ice Charlene Prock, Secretary. Personnel Off ice Hubert Pulley, Grounds Foreman Gloria Reynolds, Research Assistant Greg Rhodes, Transportation Officer Amanda Risinger, Bookkeeper, Bus. Office Louise Rivers, Secretary. Development Office Unda Robbins, Secretary, Hard ing Academy Rachel Roberson, BA, Sec., Dept. of Speech Byron Rowan, BS, Acct.. Business Office Cheryl Russell, Secretary. Business Office Russell Showalter, MA, Oir., Financial Aids Russell Simmons, Dir .. Publicity Carroll Smith, PhD, Research Associate Don Smith, Pilot Herman Spurlock, BA, Chief Engineer Robert Street, Mgr., College Farm and Dairy Anne Thomas, Sec., Inst. Testing Office Judy Treadwell, BA, Sec.. Dean of the College Buford Tucker, Exec. Secretary, Alumni Office Elbert Turman, Boiter Room Operator Lee Underwood, MS, Acct .. Business Office Bernie Vines, Work Supervisor Lois Vines,. BA, Secretary, Education Dept. William T. Wallace, MA, Assistant Registrar Sam Watts. Director. West Dormitory Shelby Watts. PBX Operator Herman West, Manager. Hard ing Press Rosemary Wilson. Sec., Admissions Office Dorothy Woodruff, Sec., Development Office Lourelia Word, Secretary, College Bookstore James Worsham, MA, Publicity Photographer Ann Wright, Secretary, Development Office Patricia Young, BA, Cashier. Business Office 49
52 EVENTS OF AUTUMN Carving inroads into mainstream fills first weeks Before good weather subsided and term papers came due, sludents were likely to be found languishing on Ihe lawns engaging in Ihe popular study of campusology. An earnest quest for new acquaintances and finding others with like interests formed Ihe nucleus of the first few weeks of school. When students were not entertaining themselves, they had the opportunity to be entertained by groups appea ring in the weekend coffeehouses, an innovation of the SA. Campus movies were shown more frequently and were more varied, including such shows as "Tn the Heat of the Night" and "Support Your Local Sheriff." AUTUMN elements playfully cooperate with Jo Zeps whirling by on a minibike, s.emina ' enjoy the moving sensation as she disappears down the sidewalk disdainful of D.ejeSlI,i" BALMY weather and the still-verdant campus coax Chris Worsham into combining studying with the heady effects of the outdoors.
• ..... • CLUSTERS of friends gather in the student center after dinner to exchange news of the day as Kathy Jones, Flowayne Bahler, Carrilynn Francis, Scott McClurg and Stacy Sikes are doing. CH~NGING moods of fall ore reflected in a new-found liveliness shown by a Harding couple sprinting across campus after class. WAFTED away on an afternoon 's breeze , these bubbles' flight brings simple pleasure to Karen Aven, Barbaro Pile and their two visitors. 53
"COWBOY" Tom Collins stations himself comfortably in the studen t center and prepares to re · view the liqhter si de of the news, oblivious to dreaded outside readinqs at the library. HIGHLIGHTED by the candle's luminous qlow, Dr. Neale Pryor welcomes Ken Whitelaw and 24 other young scholars into Alpha Chi , a national honor society, in a stirring initiation ceremony . 54 / DEMONSTRATING the serious side of Franz Weiss matches profiles with i MEETING Jac Powell is Governor during his pre-election campus carno"ia"i..
InRING an irresislable yawn in the day 's rautine seems hopeless for Unda Lonsberry, NIGHTTIME scenes reflected in Ihe lil y pond a re a praye rful set l inq fo r Thursday evening devotionals, beckoninq students to brea k from other activities 10 join together in singing . EVENTS lJF AUTUMN Individual aims put achievement among ambitions The initial ease of the year did take a decided turn for serious involvement in learning. creativi ty and spiritual growth. Twenty four young scholars were initiated into Alpha Chi . Numerous tenll papers due before Christmas holidays brought a flurry of activity to the library in December. Elementary education majors read as many as IDO or more juvenile books for children's literature class. Some busied themselves in preparation for the Non,east Campaign and others. The Arkansas gubernatorial elections aroused brief interest and visits were paid the campus by Anne Bartley. Rockefeller's step-daughter, and Da le Bumpers. VISIBLE through a half·open doorway, intent faces focus intell ects on the instruction. 55
VICTORY flames shoot high into the night, sparking a frenzied cheer by Kathy Lewis. EVENTS OF AUTUMN New diversions create vibrant Homecoming Diversification of activities resulted in a Homecoming weekend jammed with action beginning with the chili supper Friday night and terminating with the movie, "Up the Down Staircase," Saturday night. The "Plumber's Attic," a coffeehouse, was staged twice Friday and two performances of the lyceum production, "The Apple Tree," were offered Saturday. Wonderful weather cooperated with plans for the parade. The sophomores took first place in the float competition and TAG social club had the best club car entry. Slogans ranged from "Pop Go the Weevil" to "Exterminate with DDT." True to these words, the Bisons annihilated the Arkansas A&M Boll Weevils. Miss Linda Howell of Colorado Springs, Colo., was crowned Homecoming queen during halftime ceremonies. 56 SOARING appetites about to be avenqed, Jim Trotter and utensils in hand. visit David Fi ncher's chili pot EMERGING with smiles of victory, team co-captain Eugene Johnson and wife Clementine ister exuberance over the score of the game against the Arkansas A&M Weevils,
"",,,'.tAUtl" stond poised in a solute to the Bison football team crowd stonds aglow in the spell cost by the bonfire. etched against a multitude of bodies cramped together across bleachers strain to encounter every maneuver of the ball game. r PARADING regally on the queen's float be fo re the half-time coronation ceremonies are Janice Stephens, li nda Howell, and Kris West. APPEARING to be a study in embouchure, the Bi son band throws itself into a lively piece under the direction of George Baggett. 57
EVENTS OF AUTUMN Social functions try to alleviate class doldrums Social clubs performed a vital function of keeping spirits alive when tedium set in. When the rigors of pledge week ceased and the last bit of pride and resistance were wrested from the novices, new members and old sett led down to the business of promoting friendships. Wyldewood, Petit Jean Mountain, Hot Springs, and Camp Tahkodah were a rew places where the fall out ings took place. Moods were brightened by the indooroutdoor pep rallies. SA movies and the Emerald Room, always the scene of mus ic and lively games of cards or ping pong, mer ited wide patronage on weekends. OUTDOOR song fests prove irresistible on an Indian summer day to a cluster of listeners under the spell of Chuck Hicks and a visitor. IMPLORING looks and entreaties rebound off to deaf ears as TNT pledge Virgil Coleman finds out from Mike Mason and Chuck Guild. 58
1I1PlETS Nona and Dana Cowart and l ana Bawcom, accompanied by Dale Hardman and Chuck Hicks, hold sway over a crowd at the watermelon party with songs such as "Jet Plane." SPORTING "the real thinq" at the watermelon Qutinq are Dan Hazel and Cheryl Brookman. SURPRISING, even scintillating originality often turns up at the pep ra:iies planneci and executed by the exuberant Bison cheerleaders. 59
EVENTS OF WINTER Holiday showcase is best hallmark of Open House Because of so many requests to the Student Association, an Open House was held in the fall semester for the first time. All dorms were opened to show off their festive decorations and prizes were awarded to the best-dressed rooms. Door prizes were given to the man and woman having the lucky number in the mystery dorms. The Christmas season lent itself especially well to creative efforts. Mistletoe abounded and the smell of pine filled the rooms. As soon as visiting hours were over, however, out came the usual clutter in most cases and the cavorting was resumed. As the cold hand of winter curled around the campus, life withdrew to the warm sanctuary of the dorm and indoor activities were intensified. CARD games are enlisted for entertainment by New Women's Dormitory residents Carol Kelly and her roommate Sally Baker to pass away visiting time with Jimmy Williams ot Open House. SHARING dorm life for a few hours at Open House, this group seems to find comfort in numbers, dropping in to listen to the stereo, playing cards and helping themselves to refreshments. MINGLING under the mistletoe, John offers teasing comments to Tanya 60
IIJITHIED in smiles and Christmas decor, John Howlett and Sandy Crook find time for conafter visitinq the rooms and admiring the ingenious ornamentation of the occupants. PAUSING from his homework, lonnie Epper· son listens intently to problems of a friend. revealing, graffiti· walls of the dorm. HANDLING queries from Cordell Battles while scarcely lasing any composure is Bo Brockman, lounging in the lobby of the New Men ' s Dormitory during a lull in the day's activities. 6 1
ANIMATElY portrayin!=J "The Grinch That Stole Christmas" for the Christmas show audience are Chuq Parker, Carrilyn Francis, Kathy Jones, Bill McDonald, Jim Brock, and Patty West. EVENTS OF WINTER Christmas party, projects renew good-will hopes Deciding an old-fashioned Christmas was best, the Student Association bedecked the bell tower, bushes, lamp posts and the facade of the Administration Building with lights and ornaments and a large fir on campus was converted into a giant Christmas tree. A Toy and Dolly Drive enlisted 'he aid of nearly one hundred per cent of the social club membership, and a wide assortment of handmade or purchased toys was sent to orphans' homes in Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Kentucky, Indiana, California, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Iowa and Missouri. The Christmas party featured an adapted version of Dr. Seuss's, "The Grincl, That Stole Christmas." 62 ADMIRING a stuffed snake, Cathy Walters and Paul Cannon look throu~h hundreds of made creations students donoted to the Toy and Dolly Drive to be !=Jiv~n to children's ho",... '.
determination undaunted by a small stature , Senior Women's Representative Chor Tan proves equal to the task of affixing Christmas lights to the top of the Bell Tower, THROUGH long hair and fleecy beard, Dr, Ganus attempts to read on unusual request, HOT chocolate and doughnuts await the hungry crowd after the Christmas show. 63
DOES he know his pocket is torn? Probably, but sharing an umbrella is the main concern. FEASTING on hot cocoa and a newsy letter, Vicki Reeves exhibits a popular pastime. 64 DURING one of the not infrequent onslaughts of precipitation to the campus, a friends pause to exchange greetings, touching off a conversation with their two OVER the wall, girls! Smiling Harding coeds pausing long enough for a wintry fashion lineup are Jackie Bielby, Peggy Carroll, Kay Peppers, Brenda Davis, and Marko
WINDING his way through the serpentine line at second semester registration, Rick Pinczuk pre- _ts another card from his large assortment and wishes the line wou ld move along faste r. EVENTS OF WINTER Second semester washed into view by rainy drizzle Sudden rainstorms lashed the campus frequently, but curiously missed were the snow and the snowball fights. Even so, the winter months found many enjoying the outdoors. Registration for the second semester totaUed 1,850, slightly down from first semester's near record high of 1,916. The Dean's List released after first semester listed 271 students, with 38 of them making a 4.000 grade point average. For the first time the Student Association sponsored book exchanges both semesters. A taUy of the second revealed that $5,500 worth of business had been done while handling over 2,300 books. Owr three-fourths of the books were sold. HAlOING KHCA radio announcer Tom Anderson is at the book exchange to lend spot coverage via his "Bartholomew Jones" show. SORTING through the jumble at the book exchange, Clarence Hicks and Cindy Cannon hope to chance upon a required book that is cheap. 65
SEERESS Mary Ann Peden rapturous ly engages a doctor, John Wilson, in "Blithe Spirit, " EVENTS OF WINTER Blends of talent impart stimulus to humanities The aesthetic life at Harding was infused with a fresh influx of student talent and bolstered by the ability of returnees to the stage. Mark Twain's "The Apple Tree," under the direction of Bob West, won resounding applause and ran an extra night. Other lyceums featured Emlyn Will iams as Charles Dickens, Organist Richard Ellsasser, and the Gregg Smith Singers. Two operettas were presented by the Music Department and the Speech Department staged one-acts and readers' theaters throughout the year. Behind the scenes, other student s worked around the clock on costumes, props, and lights. 66 , \ \ PART of the mov ie crowd , Richard Taylor and Dail Boyd, prepare to view the freshman f it film, "Cha rly," proceeds of which wil l go to the fund dri ve for the new student ADAM'S masculine blunders infur iate Eve, Danette Key, in " The Apple Tree" lyceum. " WOMAN is not so bad to look at. but talks too much ," moans Adam, Mike
frill s and whiske rs, Emlyn a Charles Dickens pose. EMBARKING on a famous Dicken 's narrative, the Welsh·born actor ~estures sternly .. . THEN breoks into amusement ot one of his apt characterizations of human foibles. Richard Ell sasser, havinQ recovered from a serious acci· awes listeners with an improvisation on a submitted theme, DIRECTOR Bob West intently studies character portrayals by Phil Reagan and Teresa Rushton in rehearsal for Anouilh's " Becket. " 67
SPRING'S appearance at Harding is suggested by David Turner devouring an ice cream cone. FRISBEE weather having arrived at last to hold unwary students captive. Cliff Brown displays his good form in tossing the disc ta a friend during a lively session after classes. LOST and unclaimed articles manage to turn up eventually at the Student Association auction, another fund.raising project of the spring semester and a successful crowd-catcher as well. 68
BUDS and flowers, with their initiation into summer, hold a special fascination for the early outdoor venturer browsing in the countryside after the lonj:J, frozen winter months. EVENTS OF SPRING Nymph of spring pays sly visits on winter's eve Spring and winter played chase throughout the first mont'lS of the year with only a flurry of snowflakes or an occasional cloudburst horning in on the fair weather. A defensive driving course, another innovation of the Student Association, was held in March and Harding Student Hosts, a group which answered questions and provided aid for visiting prospective students, was begun. The SA acted as host for the seventh annual Youth Forum entitled "A Reason for the Faith," where the young people discussed the role of the Christian in a continuall y changing world. Other events of spring included the Preachers' Forum entit led "Stand Therefore," a Creative Writing Contest, an Intramura l Speech Festival. and the play, "Bcc' ~et." GATHERING many to its outdoor concert, the band is the hit of a warm sprin!=J evening. 69
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