1976 Petit Jean Harding College Searcy, Arkansas Volume LII Andrea Mannen , Editor Mary W. Blake. Business Manager Dr. Joseph Pryor, Advisor ~r--Table of Contents-_.... Academics. . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 18 Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . 52 Classes .. ... . . . • . . . . . .. .. .. . . .. 76 Social Clubs . . . . ............ . .. 140 Hollors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . .. 182 Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 204 Sports .. . ... . . . .. .. .... . • . • .. . 240 Academy ... . .. . .. .... ..•.•.. . 280 Advertisements. . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 340 Epilogue ......... . •. ... .... . . 382 Directory. . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . .. 387
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We live in a land of constant beginnings new concepts, new technological developments, new people - and yet we consider the past and benefit from the ideas, inventions, and historical personaliti(Js which comprise our heritage. Because of the emphasis on our history throughout the preparation and celebration of the bicentennial year, Harding, aware of the threshold in time, proposed the theme, "A New Beginning - Rise and Shine. " The Student Association initially derived this concept from Proverbs 4:18, "But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day. " Each individual at Harding was encouraged to adopt this as his personal plan for the 1975-76 year. INTRODUCTION / 3
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Harding's "New Beginning" had many facets which were evident throughout the year. Peaking all-time enrollments, a body of 2,601 students and 137 faculty members initiated the academic year on August 24. The opening of the 300-capacity New Women's Dormitory was advantageous for the added population while the freshly renovated Hendrix Building enabled the nursing program to materializ~, after months of preparation. The Hendrix installation also benefited the Home Economics Department with new equipment and classrooms. In February, the building program saw another "New Beginning - Rise and Shine" with the opening of the $2.8 million gymnasium. INTRODUCTION / 5
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Paralleling the physical growth of the facilities at Harding, the students grew in other, perhaps more subtle, avenues of life. On the spiritual level, growt/;! was nurtured by , devotionals held in dorms, Shores Chapel, and at the Lily Pool on Thursday evenings. For many people, spiritual growth came from associations with faculty members, friends, and families of the community. These bonds were a beginning for those new to Harding, while old ties were strengthened. Intellectual growth was evident by long hours and diligent efforts spent in the library, labs, classes, and dorm rooms. While academic areas were stressed, much encouragement was given to the student body to learn to interact with those around us and develop concern and love for others. Service projects such as the Toy and Dolly Drive at Christmas time for children 's homes and the Red Cross Blood Drive gave opportunity to help friends and make friends. INTRODUCTION / 7
"A New Beginning" seemed a very appropriate idea with the arrival of the Bicentennial Anniversary of the country: for the birthday was not only a time to recall the past, but to mold the future . While noting this special occasion of history with events such as Robert Pierpoints visit, the designation of Harding as a Bicentennial campus, the presentation of the Arkansas Continental Color Guard, and the American Studies trip to Washington D.C., Harding has traditionally s tressed Americanism. Dr. Kenneth D. Wells, president of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge made the following statement about the emphasis given to American Ideals and principles at Harding College: "The program in American Citizenship education at Harding College is one of the greatest things being done in America.'
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After the initial goal of beginning is accomplished, there must be a followthrough or "Rise and Shine." At the dawn, the sun peers over the horizon, flashing the first rays of a new day. We, like the sun, cannot remain on the horizon. There must be an ascent upward to illuminate the full day. We must light our lives in every aspect whether religious, social, academic, or physical. In bringing ourselves to "full day" we give light to others. INTRODUCTION / 11
In starting anything new, certain things should be remembered and other things forgotten. We can recall the beneficial lessons taught to us by past mistakes and the numerous good times given to us. With each season of the 7576 year, happy memories were created. Other events such as wrongs done to us and unavoidable mistakes made should be deleted from our thoughts if we are to begin each new day in the right framework. 12 / INTRODUCTION
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While eventful beginnings directly effected Harding Students, world happenings were of major concern for many. Campus interest reached high proportions as Patty Hearst was finally captured but as subsequent months revealed, her saga had only begun. Two assasination attempts on President Ford shocked the nation and started a controversy on presidential security. More controversy raged over Mrs. Ford's frank views on marriage and abortion. South Vietnamese troops were evacuated and many refugees were brought to the U.S., including Fort Chaffee at Fort Smith, Arkansas. Bussing in Louisville prompted demonstrations and teacher strikes were rampant all over the country. Inflation continued with the price of postage going up three cents on first class mail. Yet America began celebrating its existence in that world with its 200 year anniversary. Harding was assured of its place in the celebration when it was named a Bicentennial campus. In the sports world, T. V. sets were crowded around as students watched Cincinnati win the World Series in seven games and the Pittsburgh Steelers take its second straight Super Bowl victory. • • INTRODUCTION / 15
From the time we are small children, we find those wh.om we look to as examples. These "hero figures" capture our respect, love, admiration, and devotion. We carry these feelings even to adulthood for those strong personalities who effect our lives. One such figure in the lives of many Harding students is Mr. Ed White. Mr. White, in addition to serving the students as English professor, is an active sponsor of Kings Men Social Club. An avid sports fan, he plays intramurals and serves on the athletic committee. In the community, Mr. White is on the board of the Searcy Optimist Club. He has donated eight gallons of blood to the Red Cross. He and his wife Evelyn have three children. It is the privilege of the Senior Class to dedicate the 1976 Petit Ed White . 16 / DEDICATION , y "',:"rr ,,(r ,., r """,,,,, ,,. "" ,,, ,f,,' rrr:",rr"r ~"",r' " ·.r."~'" I,r,'" "
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ACADEMICS
Dr. Ganus speaks in commemoration of the Bicentennial currON L. GANUS, Ph.D. , in addition to his heavy duties in ad· ministration and development as president of Harding College, maintained a busy schedule of speaking. His scholarly background in American history made him a popular speaker for the bicentennial year . He was a keynote speaker for Citizenship Seminars in Texas , Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In March, he spoke for the 53rd national meeting of the Producers and Texas Livestock Marketing Association in Kansas City. He was also the speaker for the $100-per-plate-fund-raising dinner at Freed-Hardeman College and he dedicated the Christian Services Building at Lubbock Christian College. "The Birth of America" was the speech he delivered over KNOE-TV in Monroe, La. During the summer of 1975 he traveled to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco to study the culture of these countries and the influence of communism there. He served as president of the Arkansas Foundation of Associated Colleges"participated in the Governor's Conference on Post ~ Secondary Education and the Southwestern Bell Economic Seminar, and he conferred in Washington with Arkansas senators and representatives on legislation affecting higher education.
1. VISITING with his son Cliff, daughter Debbie, and daughter-in-law Debbie, Dr. Ganus attends the annual Black and Gold Banquet. 2. BOARDING the college plane, Dr. Ganus prepares for another trip in the interest of Christian education. 3. CLIFTON GANUS laughs as he celebrates the beginning of another year. 4. DILIGENTLY working during "Pizza Hut's Harding Night," Dr. Ganus helps raise money for Harding College. 5. A TYPICALLY interesting cheerleaders' skit amuses Dr. Ganus. 6. IMITATING the actions of his granddaughter, Clifton Ganus hugs Johnna's new rag doll. 7. DR. GANUS congratulates Kirk Davis at the Olen Hendrix Building dedication. S. IN the middle of a hectic day. Dr. Ganus ,takes a break with his wife, Louise. 9. PRESIDENT GANUS. 10. CONVERSING with track team members, Dr. Ganus enjoys attending meet. 11. AT THE Student Association's fall reception for new students, President Ganus shows his interest in the real business of Christian education. PRESIDENT / 21
Dr. Cox oversees growing American Studies organization BILLY RAY COX, M.B.A., LL.D. , C.P.A. , Vice President, traveled extensively contacting foundations and individuals for gifts to the $11.3 million Phase III Development Program. As visiting lecturer for the University of Arkansas Ind ustrial Research and Extension Center, he conducted seminars in many Arkansas cities. He served as director of the American Studies Program and in March sponsored a nine-day study tour to Washington, D. c. , Philadelphia, and Williamsburg in commemoration of the national bicentennial. He was instrumental in obtaining the DEC PDP 11 / 45 computer which became operational during the fall semester. Cox received many invitations to address important conventions. Among these were the Power and Communications Contractors Association in Bermuda , the Wisconsin State Telephone Association in Madison, the Central Arkansas Personnel Association in Hot Springs, and the Mid-South Management Conference in Biloxi , Mississippi. He received an award from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge for his speech, "Our American Heritage of Great Values." "Rebirth of a Nation" was another one of his speeches relating to the Bicentennial Celebration. He serves as a deacon of the College Church of Christ and teaches a Sunday morning Bible class for college students. 1. AS ASSOCIATE professor of business, Dr. Cox lectures on the key points in American business law. 2. VICE· PRESIDENT COX. 3. BILLY RAY COX and Michele Pullara display the spirit of the Bicentennial on the patriotic Junior class Homecoming float. 22 / VICE-PRESIDENT
4 Dr. Pryor honored by national societies and student groups JOSEPH E. PRYOR, Ph .D., Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, served the students in various roles - teacher, academic counselor, advisor to several activities , and personal friend . Pryor was elected president of the Arkansas Deans Association for 197576 at the annual meeting on October 67 in Jonesboro. He was re-elected secretary-treasurer of the National Council of Alpha Chi for a four-year term at the October 24-25 meeting of the Council in Dallas. Speaking at the 1975 meeting of the Associated Collegiate Press in St. Louis and chairing a discussion session at the Governor's Conference on Post· Secondary education in Little Rock were November activities of the Dean. He also installed chapters of Alpha Chi in Arkansas, Kansas, North Dakota, and Tennessee. He represented Alpha Chi at the annual meeting of the Association of College Honor Societies in Indianapolis in February. He was elected vice president of the Arkansas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in December. On campus he served as advisor to the Petit Jean. completing 32 years of service to yearbook staffs, and as one of the sponsors of the TNT social club and of the Arkansas Eta Chapter of Alpha Chi. Pryor served as an elder of the College Church of Christ and as chairman of the worship committee. 1. DR. JOSEPH E. PRYOR, Dean of the College. 2. ACTING in his capacity as Alpha Chi sponsor, Dr. Pryor officially initiates an inductee into the honor society. 3. ALONG with his wife Bessie Mae, Dr. Joe Pryor relaxes after a challenging day. 4. DR. PRYOR, Ale official, controls the clock at a Bison basketball game. 5. YEARBOOK editor, Andrea Mannen, and Joseph Pryor, sponsor. look over some Petit Jean layouts. 6. IN the classroom, Dr. Pryor, professor of physical science, teaches in addition to his duties as Dean.
Civic activities and campus duties keep Dr. Carr occupied JAMES F. CARR, JR., EdD. , Assistant to the President, served on many faculty committees, promoted public relations in Searcy, and directed the summer session. His friendly smile and his greeting, " It's great to be at Harding/' endeared him to students , fellow faculty members , and patrons of the college. He worked closely with the Alumni Association and the Downtown Bison Boosters in promoting various campus activities. During the past year, he served as president of the Searcy Kiwanis Club, chairman of the Civic Improvement Committee of the Searcy Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the White River District Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Arkansas Advisory Committee on Vocational/Technical Education, the Board of Directors of the Sunshine School, the Board of Directors of the Delta-Hills Health Systems Agency, and the Executive Board of the Quapaw Council Boy Scouts of America. Carr served as a deacon of the College Church of Christ. 1. DR . JAMES CARR. Assistant to the President. 2. SMILING faces characterize Dr. Carr and his wife Stephanie before a b3nquet at the Heritage. 3. SEARCY Kiwanis president James Carr conducts a meeting of the local club. 4. CONGENIALLY visiting with Russ Simmons, Dr. Carr takes a break. 24 / ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
Tucker delegates $2.9 million budget for athletic coliseum LOTI R. TUCKER., B.A., Vice President for Finance and Business Manager, administered an operational budget of $12,500,000 for 1975-76 and supervised the construction of the $2.9 million physical education-gymnasium complex so that it was ready for use by the beginning of the spring semester. He made numerous trips to Dallas and Washington, D. c., to confer with various foundations and government offices. During the year, he converted the operatidns of his office to the computer that was installed in July, greatly speeding up the services provided by his office. He was an active member of the Searcy Chamber of Commerce, the Searcy Planning Commission, and the Searcy Kiwanis Club. He also served on the board of the Searcy Federal Savings and Loan Association. He was a member of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers and the National Association of College and University Business Ofricers. Tucker served as an elder of the College Church of Christ and was chairman of the Building and Ground Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. 1. MR. LOTT TUCKER, Vice President of Finance. 2. TAKING time out from his busy schedule. Lott Tucker and his wife Mae Anne relax while watching an intramural softball game. 3. SUGGESTIONS on improvements in cafeteria service are discussed by Mr. Tucker and Mr. Curry. VICE-PRESIDENT, FINANCE I 25
Floyd Daniel serves as developmental adviser to college C. FLOYD DANIEL, B.S., Vice President for Development, was busily involved in the third year of Phase III of the Decade of Development, with a total goal of $11.3 million to be raised in a five-year period. He worked closely with the development program of the Harding Graduate School of Religion in Memphis. Daniel served as a member of the Board of Directors of Camp Wyldewood, as a fund-raising consultant to the Children's Home of Paragould, and as development consultant to Crowley's Ridge Academy in Paragould. He served as president of the Christian Service Committee and as deacon of the College Church of Christ. 1. FLOYD DANIEL, Vice President for Deve lopment. 2.. HALTING in front of the Heritage, Floyd Daniel enjoys the cool day. 3. RECEPTIONIST Andee Lawyer chats with Mr. Daniel. 26 / VICE-PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT
" Registrar's office keeps occupied with increased enrollment VIRGIL M. BECKETT, BA, began another year of work by processing a record enrollment of 2,601 during the fall semester - the largest enrollment in Harding's history. Harding also enjoyed her largest spring semester enrollment ever with 2,447. Beckett was a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. He also sat on several college committees, including the Academic Retention Committee and the Executive Committee . 1. VIRGIL BECKETT, Registrar. 2. OFFERING helpful information, Virgil Beckett answers Denise Power's questions. 3. REGISTRATION appears to be Virgil Beckett's most active time as he helps Donna Turner with her IBM packet. REGISTRAR / 27
Altman interested in academic and moral status of students TED M. ALTMAN, Ed.D., effectively implemented the objectives of Harding College as Dean of Students through a broad·based "low key" approach and close personal contact with students. Altman served as vice president of Region IV of the National Association of Student Personnel Deans and was a charter member of the Three Rivers Arkansas chapter of Phi Delta Kappa organized in the fall. Dean Altman directed students as Foreign Student Advisor and as Veterans Advisor. He was listed in Outstanding Educators of America and Outstanding Personalities of the South. During the summer of 1975, Altman led a campaign group to Bremen, Germany. 1. TED ALTMAN, Dean of Students. 2. LEAVING chapel, Dean Altman walks with Neale Pryor. 3. CONCERNED with issues relevant to the students, Ted Altman gives his opinion at a Bison interview. 28 / DEAN OF STUDENTS
Deans Campbell, Downing strengthen ties with students MARIBETH DOWNING, M.Ed. , in her second year as Dean of Women, maintained empathetic rapport with the women students while effectively implementing the student personnel policies of the College. She also served as sponsor of the Women 's Student Representative Organization and ofthe Women 's Interclub Council. She attended the joint annual meeting of Christian College Counselors and Christian College Student Associations sponsored last fall by Freed-Hardeman College. She held membership in several national and regional guidance and student personnel organizations. For diversion , she did pen and ink sketches and watercolor paintings. EDDIE RAY CAMPBELL, MAT, Dean of Men, supervised the induction of new members into the men's social clubs in the fall and sponsored the Conquerors at youth rallies throughout the year. He was supervisor of Harbin Hall and director of the 1975 session of Camp Salado . He was program chairman for the fall meeting of the Southwest Association of College and University Housing Officers held at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He served as an elder of the Downtown Church of Christ and as director of their youth activities. 1. MISS MARIBETH DOWNING, Dean of Women. 2. FROM his office library, Eddie Campbell selects reading material. 3. HER comfortable office affords Maribeth Downing a place to relax as well as work . 4. EDDIE RAY CAMPBELL. Dean of Men. PERSONNEL DEANS / 29
Library increases staff; Alexander recruiting for 76-77 WINNIE E. BELL, M.A.L.S. , after serving as assistant librarian for 16 years, was appointed head librarian effective July 1, 1975, upon the resignation of Shirley Birdsall Alexander. She served as chairman of the Resources and Technical Services Division of the Arkansas Library Association and as implementarian chairman of the Searcy branch of the American Association of University Women. She made plans to host the 1976 meeting of Christian college librarians following the spring commencement exercises. FRED J. ALEXANDER, M.Ed., Director of Admissions, administered an admissions program that set a record enrollment of 2,601 students for the fall semester, an increase of 132 over the previous high set in the fall of 1974. He used the Time of Day and Morningside, two popular student singing groups, effectively for student recruitment at youth meetings in various cities. 1. MISS WINNIE BELL, Librarian. 2. MANY times throughout the day, Miss Bell employs the card catalogue. 3. FRED ALEXANDER, Director of Admissions. 4. AQUAINTING students and parents with Harding, Fred Alexander converses at the freshman tea. 30 / LIBRARIAN; ADMISSIONS 2
Research, Graduate, and Testing directors challenged daily WYATT JONES, Ed.D., Director of Graduate Studies, joined the Harding faculty in August after having served 13 years as professor of education and director of teacher education at Pepperdine 'lJniversity in Los Angeles. He replaced Dr. Nyal D. Royse. Jones hosted the annual meeting of Arkansas Graduate Deans in April and was a charter member of the Three Rivers Arkansas Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa installed in Searcy in October. BOBBY L. COKER, Ed.D. , Director ofinstitutional Testing, represented the institution on the Board of Department of Higher Education of AEA and was the local member of the AACTEA. He attended several workshops related to testing. Dr. Coker helped charter the Searcy chapter of Phi Delta Kappa and currently serves as its President. HARRY D. OLREE, Ed .D., Director of Research, completed nine years of physical fitness research for NASA and also initiated a cooperative research project with Oral Roberts University on physical fitness levels in college ~tudents. He served as secretary of the NAIA Research Committee and chairman of the NAIA Medical Aspects of Sports Committee. He also worked as chairman of the Research Section of the Arkansas Association for HPER. Olree was elected president of the Harding Alumni Association. He also acted as chairman of the committee that planned the new $2,900,000 Gymnasium-Physical Education Center. 1. WYATT JONES, Director of Graduate Studies. 2. FUNCTIONING in the capacity of testing consultant, Dr. Coker clears up questions at registration time. 3. BOBBY COKER, Director of Institutional Testing. 4. PROGRESS in fitness is charted for Layna Wheaton by Dr. Harry Olree. 5. HARRY OLREE, Director of Research. DIRECTORS / 31
Dr. Burt, Chairman. challenges Harding Board of Trustees Unde'r the chairmanship of Dr. Richard E. Burt, an alumnus of Harding College and a dentist from Richardson, Texas, the Board of Trustees exerted a strong influence on maintaining the goals and objectives of Harding College. Effective in the fall of 1975, the Board adopted a policy to eliminate overcrowding the residence halls. The Board at its fall meeting passed a resolution of thanks to the faculty and administration for the excellent job done on the Self-Study Report to the North Central Association that continued the accreditation of Harding College for the maximum period of 10 years, as announced at the July meeting of the Association. Dr. Burt implemented various means of getting the members of the Board acquainted with the faculty and students and the on-going activities of the college. James A. Thompson, who had been a member of the Board for 39 years, died at his home in Searcy on September 16. t .. BOARO OF TRUSTEES. ROW ONE: Mrs. Robert Warnock, John' Baldwin, George Benson, Dallas Harris, Dan Russell , Richard Burt, James Ellers, Flanoy Alexander, Clifton Ganus, Milton Peebles, D. F. Anguish, James Cone, Jim Bill Mclnteer. ROW TWO: Houston Karnes, Roy Sawyer, Houston Ezell, Jack Goode, Richard Gibson, David Burton, Harold Cogburn. 2. ATTENTIVELY listening to Dr. Ganus tell of future development plans, members of the Board complete their tour of the gym. 3. MR. OLEN HENORIX makes the dedicatory speech for the new nursing/home economics complex bearing his name. 4. AFTER DINNER speaker Jim Bill Mclnteer addresses the audience at the Black and Gold Banquet held Homecoming weekend.
--- Council donates time, effort, and money to Harding " Serving as the "eyes and ears" of Harding College in hundreds of communities throughout the nation , 305 members of the President ' s Development Council assisted the administration of the College in many ways. Chief among these were recruitment of students, search for qualified staff members , public relations, development, and financial contributions. In Phase III of the Development Program, the Council pledged more than $1,789,000. Completing its eleventh year of func· tioning, the Council met on campus twice during the year to hear reports on the College and to share ideas for implementing its program. 1. NEW MARRIED STUDENTS APART· MENTS. 2. NEW WOMEN'S DOR· MITORY. 3. PRESENTING lively musical numbers. the Belles and Beaux perform for the Development Council at their fall gathering. 4. HONORING Harding with his attendance, State Representative Ray Thorton congratulates the college on its growth program. 5. STUDENT speaker Kurt Picker humorously amuses the Development Council with a talk on Dr. Ganus's baseball glove. 6. OLEN HENDRIX BUILDING. DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL / 33
Report of- the President Harding's most precious commodity and greatest uniqueness is the 'student body and the complete thrust of the entire institution lies in commitment to them. There is a detennined direction toward developing the student as a whole person physicallY, academically, socially and spiritually. This year's excellent student body is no exception to the rule. The number of students continues to climb. A record 2,601 enrolled on the Searcy campus this fall. At Harding Graduate School of Memphis another 242 registered. There are 401 at Harding Academy of Searcy and 2,925 at Harding Academy of Memphis for a total of 6,169 in the Harding family. With the addition of numbers comes the addition of opportunities. However, with greater numbers it is increasingly more difficult to maintain the degree of closeness possible with a much smaller number . Yet the administration, faculty and staff attest to the fact that ext r a effort exerted toward this valuable goal is worth it. Service-oriented professions continue to top the list in chosen careers of the students. Each year half of the graduates prepare for teaching careers. This year majors with the most numbers are business 421, education 256, Bible and missions 219, preprofessional fields 158, nursing 140, physical education 128 and home ec 119. Extracurricular activities also reflect the desire for Christian service. About sao students and faculty were involved in evangelistic campaigning throughout the United States and in foreign countries during the year. In Maya group of about 200 campaigners worked at 10 congregations in Little Rock to canvass the city to offer Bible courses and invitations to preaching services. Many missionaries regularly visit the campus and a strong emphasis on world missions is evident among the students and faculty alike. A world Evangelism forum on the campus last fall attracted hundreds of students from colleges throughout the nation. The Christian Communications Program of preacher training, a concentrated two-year study with SO men currently involved, is in its second year. The Alpha Class will be graduated next summer and a second campaign to Jamaica will be held . Overwhelming response continues to be shown for various service projects. Students, through organizations and individually, daily serve in visits to nursing homes and hospitals, work with the Sunshine School for the mentally retarded and the Buddy Program for fatherless boys. On weekends students often assist in youth retreats . The annual toy and doll drive provides gifts which are sent to children's homes throughout the country. Admission to a recent Halloween party was a can of food , the collection of which was distributed to the needy. The Red Cross blood draws on the campus are highly successful with students waiting in line to make a donation. Quotas are generally exceeded and competition for particIpation in social clubs is highly competitive. Visits are often made to nearby children's homes and a recent request for specific items for a home had tremendous results as students brought cleaning supplies. Spiritual growth and development among the student body is a continuous challenge by all mediums of activity, whether. in athletics, social club activities or informal student groups. Achievements begin with the opening of the semester and continue through the year. The PetitJean yearbook won a 16th consecutive All-American rating. The Bison was named a First Class publication. Music groups continue to make outstanding contributions. The Belles and Beaux completed an eight-week entertainment tour of the Far East, the A Cappella Chorus and Chorale were invited to sing with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra for a concert in Little Rock and the Symphony also came to Searcy for a campus perfonnance with the groups. The Band attracted the largest number of members in history. The Time of Day group, a musical trio, travels throughout the year to perform for youth groups and in recruiting. A weekly "Hymns from Harding" radio program is heard on stations across the nation. Already this fall the varsity debate squad won sweepstakes in the Louisiana Tech Forensic Tournament over 25 other colleges and universities from Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Alabama. The Harding squad won over University of Arkansas and University of Southwest Louisiana to take first place. Two science students placed first and second in the Arkansas Academy of Science college section with research papers they had conducted. Harding students consistently win honors in the science field. In athletics, Harding reached a high . mark with the college recording a close second place finish in the All-Sports competition in the conference. The Bisons won a fourth National As~ociation of Intercollegiate Athletics bowling championship and conference and district championships in both bowling and cross country. Swimming and tennis teams were runnersup in the conference and basebailers were runnersup in district playoffs. Individually, three Bison athletes gained NAIA All-American honors and
a fourth won the national singles title in bowling. A football player was drafted by a professional team, a basketballer received national recognition and a high jumper won the NAIA championship. Harding bowlers won both the singles and doubles events in the national tournament and a bowler was selected to the United States team in the Federation International des Quilluers World Tourney in London. A Harding student placed second in competition among Arkansas athletes in the Cliff Shaw Scholar-Athlete Award. In the spring about 2,500 high school students attended the annual Youth Meeting on the campus and in the summer 400 young people were on campus for the challenging Citizenship . Youth Seminars conducted by the American Studies program. Christian education is probably more important today than at any other time in the history of our country. .Harding College faces a tremendous challenge to serve as effectively as possible each of the 2,601 students who enrolled for the fall semester. The capacity enrollment has presented the College with the greatest challenge and responsibility she has yet faced. For the current academic year, the instructional faculty consists of 110 full-time equivalent faculty members to give a student-faculty ratio of22:1. This year, 39.4 per cent hold the earned doctorate and 54.8 per cent hold the Master's or higher but not the doctorate. Ten lack only the completion and defense of the dissertation for the earned doctorate. In 1966-67 the College began offering Distinguished Teacher Awards to three teachers annually, presented at spring commencement with a stipend of $1,000 each. The three recipients for 1975 were Dr. David B. Burks, assistant professor of business; Dr. Dean B. Priest, professor of mathematics and Dr. Neale T. Pryor, professor of Bible. Withe the exception of the faculty of an institution, the library is probably the most significant facet of the academic program. Harding College is blessed with excellent library facilities and the library services are administered by four capable professional librarians who are highly dedicated to their work. They are assisted by a capable staff which relies heavily on student help. The library contains 133,917 volumes, including 7,231 microfilm volumes. The library also containes 245 cassette tapes and 2,337 records in mucis, speech and biology. The library receives 943 periodicals and 12 daily newspapers. During the past year, 6,629 volumes were added to the collection. The library has stack space to accommodate 170,000 volumes. .This year, an evaluation team from the North Central Association of accreditation visited the campus. An extensive self-study report involving all of the faculty had been submitted to the association. The five-man team made a thorough investigation of every facet of the College lind wrote a very favorable report. The following comment is representative: "Overall, Harding College has achieved an unuaual balance and standard of quality in almost every aspect of collegiate life, of which these students are the beneficiaries, and to which they are justifiably proud contributors." The evaluation team made the following recommendation : "The committee finds that Harding College is an institution with a clear sense of educational purpose, to which all of the constituent elements are committed and which they carry out very successfully. The College has consistently attracted and retained capable students and competent , dedicated faculty and staff. Morale is exceptionally high. The physical plant is functional, attractive, and well-maintained. The financial operation of the College is sound and prospects are good for continued support. "We recommend, therefore, that Harding College be continued on full accreditation at the Master's degree level, and that the institution be placed on decennial evaluation schedule." In the Financial Resources section of the North Central Report, the following quotation concerning finances presents fairly, I believe, the overall financial strength of the institution. ..As did previous NCA teams, we found Harding College to be a very well-managed institution. At a time when many colleges and instutitutions are in serious, if not dire, financial straits, Harding seems to be in sound condition, and with excellent prospects of remaining so." -Condensed from the "Harding Bulletin" November 1975. REPORT / 35
Lectures, forums, seminars provide spiritual atmosphere "They Being Dead, Yet Speak" was the theme of the 1975 Biblical lectureship on October 8-11, Special seminars were conducted during the fall semester by Jack Gray, Parker Henderson. and Carl Mitchell. The eighth annual Preacher's Forum was conducted March 16. developing the theme. "Establishing Biblical Authority." Strong emphasis was given throughout the year to developing campaign groups to work in various parts of the United States and several foreign countries during the summer of 1976. Frank Worgan of Corby. England . served as visiting professor of missions for 1975-76. A major in religious education was added to the curriculum. The second year of the two-year Christian Communications Program, and adult education program for preachers . was added. 36 / BIBLE James Allen, M.R.E., Hh.D. Associate Professor Bible Jame, D. Bal••, Ph.D. Professor Doctrine TOM EddiRl, M.Th. Instructor Bible E. Conard Hay., B.D. Professor Bible Robert L. H.llt.n, M.A. Associate Professor Bible EY,rtf HuHard, M.A. Assistant Professor Bible ond Missions Alion L. 110m, Ed.D John 1. McKinney, M.A. Paul Pollard, M.Th. Associate Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Religious Education Greek Greek and Hebrew Jerry L. Jon••, Th.D A¥on Malone, M.A. N••leT. Pryor, Associate Professor Assistant Professor Professor Preaching Sible Bible Joe Dale Jones, M.A. L. V. pfeifer, M.n.. Id SO....n. M.ld. Instructor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Bible Bible Bible
Jock W.od 5_, Ph.D. Professor Bible Wiliid Warren, M.A. Instructor Bible ,....W._ Visiting Professor Bible and Missions 5 1. ENJOYING a basketball game, Jimmy Allen and Russell Showalter support the Bisons. 2. WITH fork in hand, Jerry Jones prepares to eat at a Timothy Club fellowship. 3. ANXIOUSLY awaiting a program in the American Heritage Auditorium, Evertt Huffard sits with his wife, Elsie. 4. PAUL POLLARD converses with a student at the Bible major's retreat. 5. HELPFULLY counseling at registration time, Jack McKinney looks over Steve Saunder's schedule. 6. EMPHASIZING a point, Jack Sears speaks to his collegues. 7. CAMP Wyldewood furnishes the setting for Conard Hays to address the Bible retreaters. 8. ED SANDERS visits with Virgil Beckett at the Takodah teachers conference. BIBLE / 37
New gymnasium is completed; Kappa Delta Pi chartered Completion of the GymnasiumPhysical Education Building in January was the highlight of the year for the Education Division although various members of the division continued leadership in their areas regionally and nationally. Dr. Edward G. Sewell served on the NCATE Evaluation Board; Dr. Harry D. Olree served as chairman of the NAIA Medical Aspects of Sports Committee; Dr. Bobby L. Coker was appointed to the Board of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education; and Lois Brown served on the Governor's Council of the Study of Special Education. Dr. Sewell led in the chartering of a chapter of Kappa Delta Pi and Dr. Wyatt Jones joined the education faculty as Director of Graduate Studies upon the retirement of Dr. Nyal Royse. With the resignation of Shirley Birdsall Alexander. Winnie Bell was promoted to librarian and Travis Cox. Franklin D. Hayes. and Suzanne Spurrier were added as assistant librarians. 38 / EDUCATION laryl Bailey, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Physical Education B.bara Barnes, M.A.T. Assistant Professor Physical Education Jerome Barnes, Ed.D. Associate Professor Education Cecil aede, M.A. Associate Professor Physical Education Winnie Bell, M.A.l.S. Librarian Lois Brown, M.A. Assistont Professor Special Education Jess lucy, M.A. Bobby Coker, Ed.D. EJbabeth Dyke., Assistant Professor Associate Professor Reference Librarian Physical Education Education Louis Butterfield, Ed.S. Bob Corbin, M.ld. David Elliott, M.A.T. Instructor Associate Professor Instructor Education Physical Education Physical Education Kathryn Campbell, M.A.T. Travis Cox Hugh Groover, M.Ed. Assistant Professor M.M.. M.L.S. Associate Professor Physical Education Assistant librarian Physical Education
Franklyn Hcry••• M.L.S. Theodon lloyd. M.S. """'.OI.... ld.D. Periodicals Librarian Associate Professor Professor Physical Education Physical Education liehard Johnson, M.Ed. Wilton Martin. M.A.T. John Proa, M.T. Instructor Physical Education Assistant Professor Associate Professor Physical Education Physical Education Wyatt Jone., Ed.D. Jerry Mote. M.A.T. Arnold Py.... M.A. Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Educotion Physical Education Physical Education Marion. Ryan, M.A.T. Assistant Professor Physical Education Edward Sewell, Ph.D. Professor Education Suzanne Spurrier, M.A. Cataloging Librarian Phil WClfkins, M.ld. Instructor Physical Education Betty Watson, M.A. Assistant Professor Elementary Education Mun.y Wilson, M.S. Assistant Professor Elementary Education 1. ATIENTIVELY listening to the lecturer at the August Conference, Phil Watkins. Jess Bucy. and Ted Altman prepare for the coming year. 2. DR. HARRY OLREE. Director of Research, talks with staff members about the new physical education equipment. 3. DURING intermission at their concert, Travis Cox and Mrs. Bill White retreat backstage to prepare for the second half. 4. DISCUSSING the advantages of their new pool, Coach Pylkas and swim team tour the new facilities. 5. MAKING additions to the card files, Mrs. Dykes copies call numbers. EDUCATION / 39
Hono-rs in art and Beethoven's work highlight activities With the addition of Travis Cox to the music faculty, majors in violin and viola were made available to students and an orchestra and string ensemble were organized this fall . The A Cappella Chorus and the Chorale joined the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra in presenting Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D Minor at the Little Rock Convention Center Music Hall on October 6 and on campus the following evening. The Christian College Choral Festival was hosted January 10 and the Arkansas NATS Convention was hosted February 27-28. The A Cappella Chorus made plans for a tour of Europe during the summer of 1976. Art faculty members and students exhibited in a number of shows and festivals. Don Robinson received first place in acrylics at the Batesville Art Show; Elizabeth Mason placed second in the North Arkansas Show; Stan 3 Green received All-American honors on his sports brochures, and Dr. Faye Doran and Arnie Anderson had works accepted in several exhibits. 1. ARTS and crafts booth, displayed for the first time at the Little Rock showing, is set up by Ron Doran and Ruby Shock. 2. EVENING devotionals provide opportunity for Ken Davis to share thoughts with men residents. 3. ERLE MOORE applauds guest Herman Finkelstein. 4. STRATIGICALLY located on the ladder, George Baggett rehearses Bison Band. 5. STANDING in the spotlight, Cliff Ganus 111 , performs a solo during a Belles and Beaux show. 6. ART student, Dave Edwards prepares a custom-made frame for one of his works . 7. COUNSELING an art major Paul Pitt scans the course roster. 40 / FINE ARTS
AmoW A...., M.llI. Travl, COl, M.M•• M.LS. Fey. Do.... Id.D. 5..,10, Goo"" 1.5.1. JolIN, Hop,....I.A. _ M..... M.A. MOfICI Moort. I.A. Don lobiMOft. M.A. • Instructor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Instructor Associate Instructor Professor Instructor Associate Professor Art Music Art Art Music Art Music Art Go.." lollii'". D.M.I. KtnMth Davl., D.M... Clifton Ga.... III, D.M.A. Wiliom HoIlowa,. Ph.D. Mary Malone, M.A. En. Moore,IIl.D. Paul Pitt. M.A. Ann Stwell, M.A. Associate Professor Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Instructor Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Music Music Music Music Music Music Art Music FINE ARTS / 41
Billy Bront, M.S. Ava Conley, M.A. Gart IlIIon, Ph.D. Robert Hellten, M.A. Larry Menef", M.A. John 'yan, Ph.D. lugene Und....ood, M.ld. Instructor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professol Speech Spanish English German Speech Speech English English Rodger Brewer. M.A. Neil Cope. Ph.D. Morris li lis, M.A. Alice Jewell, M.A. Denni. Organ, Ph.D. Dorothy Wright Betty Ulrey, M.ld. Rkhan:! Waler, Ph.D. Dr. de l'Universite Instructor Professor Instructor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Instructor Professor Associote Professo English Journalism Speech English English English Speech French Lynda Hayes, B.A. Duane McCampbell, M.A. Charles Pittman, M.A. Winfred Wright Jo Cleveland, D.A. Harvey Dykes, M.A. han Ulrey, Ph.D. Rebecca Weaver, M.D.C. Dr. de l'Universite Associote Professor Assistant Professor Associate Instructor Assistant Professor Assistont Professor Professor Instructor Associate Profess(l English Speech French English English Speech Speech French 42 I HUMANITIES
7 Division expends overtime with contests, productions Creative writing is encouraged by the annual Creative Writing Contest sponsored by the Humanities Division. Dr. Walter McDonald was brought to campus for a Creative writing Workshop. Drs. Winfred and Dorothy Wright directed eight students on a six-week Work/ Study Tour of French-speaking countries of Europe in the summer of 1975. Dr. Evan Ulrey served as national president of Pi Kappa Delta and also coached the debate team to first place in the Louisiana Tech invitational meet. Dr. Richard Walker was appointed to the Congressional Action Committee of the American Speech and Hearing Association. Annie Get Your Gun and The Cherry Orchard were major drama prod uctions directed by Larry Menefee and staged by Morris Ellis. Dr. Jack Ryan directed the third annual Spring Sing presented by the social clubs. 1. AIDING a speech student in her research , Harvey Dykes suggests sources of reference. 2. CELEBRATING in the French manner, Lynda Hayes cuts the Yule Log at the language Christmas party. 3. MRS. JO CLEVELAND reviews scheduling forms. 4. FROM a good vantage point, Gary Elliott and BenBerry watch the track meet. 5. TAKING a break between classes Ed White visits the Student Center. 6. ABSORBED in his sorting, Evan Ulrey inventories his library. 7. DRAMATICALLY , Rod Brewer reads a pa.ssage for his English class. HUMANITIES / 43
Mildred Bell, Ph.D. Hannon Brown. Ph.D. Ronold Doran, M.A. Elilso Lane, R.N., M.S. Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Home Economics Mathematics Biology Nursing Janice Bingham Anno Chambl••• Alva Gene Dugger, M.S. Maurice Lawson, M.S. B.S.. R.N. B.S.N.. R.N. Assistant Professor Associate Professor Associate Instructor Associate Instructor Mathematics Physics Nursing Nursing Donald Ingl..,d, Ph.D. Jam.. Mackey, Ph.D. Troy Blue, M.A. Sharen CrockeH, M.S. Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Chemistry Physics Mathematics Home Economics JolIII N_Iy, M.S. Pot Rice. B.A., R.N. c..011 SmItto, Ph.D. M.... W.rnn, Instructor Associate Instructor Associate Professor I .N.. M.S. Mathematics Nursing Chemistry Assistant Professe Bill Old"'"", Id.D. Bryce Roberson, Ph.D. Stephen Smhil, Ph.D. Nursing Associate Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor WIIIIom WU_, P Mathematics Biology Mathematics Professor Chemistry Mich_1 Plummer, Ph.D. Will... RUlhton, M.A. Eloine Thompson. M.A. Edmond WillOn. Ph Assistont Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Associate Profes! Biology Biology Home Economics Chemistry D... PrI.. t, Ph.D. Jack Wood S-S, Ph.D. Eva ThomplOn, Ph.D. IHtobotio WIbOll, A Professor Professor Associate Professor Assistant Profess Mathematics Biology Home Economics Home Economic: Jote'" Pryor, PIt.D. Clifford 5110." M.s.T. L••• Truex. R.N., M.S. George W...." I Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Profes! Physical Science Earth Science Nursing Biol~y
3 Hendrix Building, computer installation update department Launching the baccalaureate degree program in nursing was the highlight of 1975-76 for the Natural Science Division. Dedication ceremonies for the Olen Hendrix Building - the renovated Old Science Building providing modern facilities for nursing and home economics - were held September 20 with Congressman Ray Thornton giving the dedicatory speech. The Biology Department received a $13,215 · NSF grant to conduct a summer wofkshop for elementary science teachers conducted by Dr. George Woodroof and Bill Rushton. The Physical Science Department participated with the University of Arkansas and several other colkges in a NSF-supported traveling instrumentation laboratory. Dr. Don England was accepted into Sigma Xi, a national research society. Installation of the PDT-ll Model 45 DEC computer facilitated the work of the Mathematics Department. Drs. Steve Smith and Bill Oldham spoke at Name of Site meetings of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1. NURSING student Kathy Steffins checks vital signs in the customary clinical work. 2. MIXING solution , Bryce Roberson prepares for laboratory work. 3. STEVE SMITH takes time to explain perplexing problems for his students. 4. INSTRUCTION is given to Kin Ellis by Ed Wilson on analytical chemistry equipment. 5. FOSSIL treasures are discovered by Bill Rushton and zoology students . .- :.... NATURAL SCIENCE / 45
Gcrt ...... oIcMne. M.B.A., C.P.A. Assistant Professor Accounting 8111(01, M.B.A., C.P.A. Associate Professor Business Dawid Burt., Ph.D., C.P.A. Willia... Culp, M.A. Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Management Sociology Earl Cobill, M.A. Instructor Political Science Donaht Diffin., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Economics 46 / SOCIAL SCIENCE Assistant Professor Social Worle: Clifton L. Ganu., Jr., Ph.D. Professor History James Hedrick, Ed.D., C.P.A. Professor Accounting Obert H........., D.I.A. R...... Mel......, M.A. Associate Professor Instructor Management Psychology EIII, Huffanl, B.A. Associate Instructor Sociology Fred Jewell, Ed.D. Assistant Professor History RoM.. 'ely, Ed.D. Assistant Professo; Business Education V"II ,,"wyer, M.A. Associate Professor Social Science Le.l, Moore, M.A.T. Assistant Professor Psychology Roymond Muncy, Ph.D. Associate Professor History M•• O'Neal J.5.D.. C.P.A. Assistant Professor Business Walter Porter. Ph.D. Associate Professor Psychology Joe S.... ve•• Ph.D. Associate Professor History lana... StatOIll, M.A. Instructor Secretarial Science Thomas Statom, M.A.T. Assistant Professor History Va. Ta.., Plt.D. Assitont Professor Sociology Jade Thomcu:, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Psychology Ermal Tucker, M.S. Associate Professor Business Education Ponder Wright, Assistant Pro'!es•• r1 Social Science
,~ ~ . . " 3 6 BUS/lESS Added business and psychology majors enlarge department Scholarly activity characterized al1 departments of the Social Science Division. Dr. Raymond Muncy was commissioned to write A History of Searcy. Arkansas as a Bicentennial project. The Department of Psychology made a thorough revision of its curriculum and made available two majors , one in academic psychology and the other in applied pSlchology. Special group programs to improve the study habits of students on academic probation were offered by Bob McKelvain, a new member of the department. New majors in economics and marketing were offered by the Department of Business and Economics and a major in gerontology was offered by the Department of Sociology and Social Services. Bernie Egly was promoted to Director of the Social Work Program and work continued on professional accreditation of the program. Dr. Bill Verkler was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Arkansas Mental Health Association and Bill Culp served on several state committees dealing with problems of youth. 1. UTILIZING free time, Lew Moore enjoys a vigorous game of volleyball. 2. DON DIFFINE, between economics classes, purchases a coke at College Inn. 3. EAGERLY counting the proceeds from Harding Night at the Pizza Hut, David Burks assists manager Bob Cleveringa . 4. CHEERFULLY aiding a psychology major, Jack Thomas looks over the fall schedule. 5. MRS. ERMAL TUCKER keeps occupied at the business and economics table during the spring registration. 6. SEARCY medical doctor Bill White, also a member of the Harding faculty, addresses associates. 7. PAUSING on the sidewalk in front of the student center, Ponder Wright takes a moment to visit with Larry Whisenant. SOCIAL SCIENCE / 47
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