1979-1980 Yearbook

>~- ....·History students: High achievers APplying the principles of political science he had taught, Dr. Tom Howard was involved from May 14 to July 16 in the ._ Arkansas Constitutional Convention as the elected representative of District 49. He served on the Finance and Taxation Committee and subsequently received a $3600 grant from the Arkansas Endowment for the Humanities to conduct informative seminars throughout the state. The ten seminars put the newly-written constitution before interested Arkansans and invited their suggestions before the convention resumes in the summer of 1980. LSAT preparation The pre-law organization, Barristers, con tinued to provide educational experiences to students interested in pursuing a law career. The club consisted of more than 20 members and was open to anyone interested in prelaw. Both students and professionals were invited to address the group throughout the year. One former Harding student, Tom Hines, came from the Pepperdine Law r.t CIIiI, MA • ASSf. Prof., Politicol Science CIIftoII ...... PItD • Prof., History T......... HD • Assoc, Prof., Politicol Science FrM ....... ND • Assoc. Prof., History VirtIILwyer. MA • Assoc. Prof., History ..,.......,. PlIO • Choirman, Prof., History .... Sepnet. ... • Prof., History CIIIfft 1Ioorp.1IST • Assoc:. Prof" Geogrophy n... SNt.. MAT • Asst. Prof .• History School to tell of his experiences. John Jordon, another former Harding student who was attending Vanderbilt Law School, addressed the Barristers twice. Other speakers included Dr. Raymond Muncy, chairman of the history department, and student members Mike Roden and Cindy Fearno telling about the Law School Aptitude Test. Speaking once again, Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Darryl Hickman made his annual appearance before the group. In October the Barristers traveled to the law school at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and then visited the UA-Little Rock Law School in February. "Barr isters has helped me know what to expect about law school," said Fearno. "Also, it has helped me deal with the aspect of law itself and to get a handle on what it's really like instead of leaving it as just some abstract term." Continuing she stated, "It has also helped me in preparing for the LSAT." Partly attesting to the benefit of membership in the Barristers was the fact that five Harding graduates were admitted to law school in the fall of 1979. INFORMED students listen to Assistatll Profes sor of Political Science Dr. Tom Howard explain current events.

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