NEW AdMiNisTRATiON bEqiNs fiRsT yEAR ED HIGGINBOTHAM, MSE., began his first year as superintendent on August 1, 1976. Development of more spirituality at Harding Academy headed the list of Mr. Higginbotham's accomplishments. Under his supervision, the hair code was revised so that longer hair styles were acceptable. A band was organized, meeting one of the longstanding needs of the Academy. Another of his accomplishments was decreasing the amount of chapel announcements. Better known as "Coach Ed" to the student body, his hobbies include: hunting, fishing, and all other types of sports. Coach Ed joined the Harding Academy faculty in 1961 as an assistant coach and Bible and history instructor. He served as coach until 1969, when he left to attend graduate school. He returned to the Academy in 1970, as its Guidance Counselor and served in that capacity until 1974. Coach Ed then took a leave of absence to work on a Doctorate in school administration at North Texas State University. While there, he served as Guidance Counselor at Fort Worth 1. FOLLOWING the Wildcats, Mr. Diles keeps statistics. 2. ED HIGGINBOTHAM, Superintendent. 3. KEEPING his office in order, Principal Bill Diles has a place for everything. 4. IN his effort to gain new knowledge, Coach Ed refers to his books. 5. ALWAYS ready to discuss problems, Coach Ed offers helpful advice. 300 - ACADEMICS Christian Academy. Coach Ed and his wife, Lolita, have two children, Amy and John Ed. BILL DILES, M.A., has served in many different positions since he came to Harding Academy in 1964. His duties as Principal include: approving all extracurricular activities and enforcing all decisions made by the superintendent. He has kept statistics for the academy football team as well as doing the play-by-play commentary for all the home football games of the college and the academy. He also announced at the academy track meets held at the Alumni Field. DALE GOULD, M.A.T., served in his second year as registrar and supervised students in planning their courses of study. He kept transcript records for the student body as well. Other duties were teaching Bible, American Government and Earth Science. Mr. Gould managed snack break, a relaxing part of each student's day. In his spare time, Mr. Gould does carpentry and mechanic work along with work on his farm. ~---------------,---
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