1981-1982 Yearbook

- Shawn DlI.Q1:Ktt The SociaL Clubs division, headed by Jennifer Istre, spent its spreads noting the togetherness of these groups as seen through Spring Sing shows, athletics and other involvements. Ken Bissell and staff brought the University section to a close by looking indepth at Harding AthLetics. Behind the ·scenes interviews , colorful copy and action photos made this section a top attraction of the book. The Academy section closed out Harding's annual with a report on high school activities. Melody Beck and a large collection of followers spent many hours learning the journalism trade and prOducing a top- - John Radcliffe - John Radcliffe notch view of their class A school. For his second year Jimmy Allen served as the book's copy editor. His work was aided significantly by the roving recording and reporting of Mike Childs, The aim of copy was to explain those countless photographs as best as possible while discussing a gamut of topics. The all night work parties took their toll both physically and academically on many. But for the chance to tell a story and produce a book that contained your pen, your sweat and your life, the end overwhelmingly justified the means. The Pryor/Pryor team exemplified the book 's family touch. Editor Susan and sponsor Dr. Joe enhanced their hereditary ties by putting forth a book with a homey touch. When asked why anyone would take on the responsibility for putting out this enormous literary work, Susan, a sen ior from Searcy, joking ly said, "I wouldn't have had anything else to do my senior year anyway." On a more serious note she commented, "I t was a very practical experience for my career in some publications/advertising field_ We worked very hard - but had fun while we did it." So another year - another Petit Jean - another story - it was a matter of plenty oLmotion . .. and emotion. t;&;\ 1. HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER Shawn Daggett focuses in on his subject. 2. ASSISTANT EDITOR Jay Simpson looks through faculty pictures to be used in the Academics section. J. EDITOR Susan Pryor displays a magazine layout which utilizes good layout techniques. 4. DARRELL TRUITT takes candids while the snow is sUll fresh. 5. TAKING a closer look at a contact sheet. Suzanne Johnston selects a photograph to be used in the Ufe section. 6. PETIT JEAN STAFF. Front row: Daggett, Ellis, Cagle, S. Pryor, Fish, Rowland, Marlin. Second row: Wiggins, Istre, Johnston, Beck, Simpson, Bryant, Cherry, Clements, Randle. Third row: Thompson, Radcliffe. Becker. Johnson, Wade, Dupre, Kelly , Taylor, J. Pryor· advisor. Back row: Bissell, Allen, Welt, Johnson. 7. THE UNUSUAL appearance of Christopher Thompson helps Jim Smith to relax before hauing his portrait made. 8. BIRTH· DAY parties became a new tradition on the staff with the first one honor· ing John Cherry and Ken Bissell. Petit Jean - 87

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