a matter of motion Petit Jean J 982
2 -Table of Contents Table of Contents STudENT liFE - 12 Academics - 52 Classes - 126 dacia! f8!uBs - 190 I'tlJ.tics ... 268 Hc:ademll - 308 Index- 374 Student Life is a sampling of events that shape and effect the lives of the Harding family. With a discerning eye, Life looks at God 's beautiful creations, the annual blood draws , fashion, the Art Gallery, construction on campus and many others. The people who lead and set the rules are shown in Academics in their roles on and off the campus. This section also deals with those working, usually behind the scenes under the "top brass," the staff. Each department and their related clubs are included along with infor· mation of the activities of each. Divided into sub·groups determined by semester hours of work, Classes pictures many of the 3,076 enrolled students. Features are · added showing outstanding class members, ar· tistic photos and highlights of others . The term Social Clubs has evolved from what once was called Service Clubs . These clubs con· tinue to be service organizations as they par· ticipate in more social and athletic events . Two new clubs, Kappa Tau and Buccaneers, join the ranks with 42 others to comprise this division. Honors recognizes queens, Who's Who recip· ients and members of Alpha Chi believing that humility in honor is a cherished trait. Two women's teams, cross country and softball, join Athletics this year. Continuing the ex· cellence in sportsmanship and academics , Mark Piller won the AlC Scholar Athlete Award last spring which a Harding athlete has been awarded 15 out of the 22 times it has been given. Each team is represented along with observations and results of each's season. Harding Academy contains the leaders of the future. These 64 pages could be a complete yearbook within itself. Although it is the last section in the book, the Index is one of the most important details of the Petit Jean. It will be used for many years to help relate names to faces.
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4· Dedication
Dean Priest From Harding student to teacher Here to stay Dean Blackburn Priest was born May 7, 1939, in Columbia, Tenn., into a family of six. with two brothers and a sister. Priesfs early life was spent in the Co lumbia area where a deep love for music was developed. While attending Central High School in Rockwood, Tenn., the young musician became a member of the Midlanders Quartet. The foursome sang frequently for a variety of functions and even servo ed as the warm·up gTOUp for Jerry Lee Lewis on one occasion. Upon graduating from high school, the l8'year-old Tennesseean had what he called "one of the hardest decisions of my life," It involved the choice to continue his music career or enroll in Har· ding University with his newly· found girlfr iend, Carolyn Pogue. Priest had been introduced to Carolyn, his wife-to·be, by Wayne and Doris Ball, a couple he credits with having e tremendous influence on him. The sweet. southern-voiced Pogue was a music eduction major and encouraged her avid suitor to travel Arkansasward and involve himself in Harding's music field. Priest did so quickly. He was a charter member of Harding's Belles and Beaux troop. With this group of performers, he spent a memorable time in the Far East on a usa tour. "Back in those days," said Priest, "you had to either act or play an in· strument as well as sing to get in the group. So. I learned three notes on the bass fiddle, just one song. to tryou t with." Although the bass fiddle was not his expertise, music was. After an initial failure, which Priest called "a major disappOintment to me," the second·semester freshman joined Harding's A Cappella Chorus and eventually served as its president. He also sang in the school's male quartet, which accompanied the chorus on tour. Soon Priest branched out to other areas of campus life. He changed his major from music to math "because I wanted to do something else for my living," He served on the Student Association Council and was elected president of his social club. Mohicans. during his junior year. Eventual ly the married Priest was named to Who's Who Among Stu· dents in American Colleges and Universities and graduated from Harding in the spring of 196\ with a B.S. degree in mathematics. Shortl y after receiving his diploma, an open ing needed to be fil led in the HC math department. Priest sped through his master's program at the University of Mississippi in 10 months and returned to Searcy as a 23-year,0Id teacher. For the next 19 years. with the exception of a three year abscence to complete his Ph.D., Priest served on the Universily,faculty. Upon his return in 1969, the mathematician was promoted to chairman of his department. In the field of math, Priest has done more than simply teach. He has published a number of articles in the Fibonacci Q u art erly. Mathematics Teacher and other mathematics journals. He has presented papers at meetings of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and American Mathemat ics Society in such cities as New York, Orlando. Atlanta and St, Louis. Also in his field, this year's dedicatee is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, a national honor schOlarship society, and Pi Mu Epsilon. the na, tional mathematics society. The rest of Priest's time is spent playing his favorite sport, racquet· ball, raising a family and serving his God, This deacon of the College church of Christ has worked on the Worship Committee since 1969. He has brought up his children in the Christian community and credits the school and the church with a profound and good influence. "It has been a real b lessing for our kids to have Christians to date and be their friends, Carolyn and I wonder sometimes if we could have suceeded elsewhere." said Priest. In 1976. at the age of 37, Priest became enraptured in a mania which has claimed many hours of his last six years. Priest's wife blames Cliff Sharp for teaching the family the sport of racquetball. However. with all the time spent, Priest has found much success. His most prized trophy is the first one he received in winning the consolation bracket of Arkansas' class C state division. Since then. the racquet enthusiast has added some hardware for first place as the Arkansas Class 0 sing les winner and other tournaments. The humble teacher gives much thanks to Harding. "Harding did a lot in turning my life around. The music, the atmosphere and the men here were like nothing I'd ever seen before," Words of love and admiration come quickly when speaking of Priest. His wife and marriage part· ner of 22 years commented, "He's got drive. He's high ly motivated. It seems that he goes to the extreme to accomplish whatever it is he wants to do." Perhaps a teachers' greatest critics. though, are his students. Because of h is influence on the l ives of many students, Priest received the Distinguished Teacher Award in 1970. Roy Barnes, a math major from Searcy. summed up his feelings and certainly those of many others who dedicate these pages to this man by saying, "He teaches like he's excited about the subject. He relates well to the students, too. kind of like the Neale Pryor of the math department. He's different in that he works you really hard and yet is considered a good teacher." Priest added that he and his family plan on being in Searcy, Lord willing, for many years to come. 'TIl always be indebted to Harding for he lping me out, and I'm glad to be a part of the school now," he said. In addition to Dean Sr. and his wife, Carolyn, the Priest family includes Teresa Long of Atlanta, Ga., Chery l , Matilda, Lauri and Dean Jr. Because o{ his sensilivity, humili· ty, courage, patience, and love {or the Lord, he has become an outstanding husband, {ather, teacher and athlete, bul most of alt, our {riend. We, the Senior Class of 1982. have chosen to honor this servant of our Lord by dedicating our Petit Jean to him. Dean Priest ~ -JimmyAflen 1. VERY at ease, Dean Priest eryoys Jim Henderson:S chapel program. 2-4. PRACTICE makes perfect for the ardent racquetball player. 5. ON his way through the Student Center, Priest stops to help one of his students with a problem. 6. AUGUST 29, 1980 was a happy day {or the Priest Family as they added a son to their number,
_ Susan R. Pryor - Shawn Daggell 6 . Introduction
- Shawn~fl The restl s c pus awalbl tt: return of 3,000 plus stu nts at the nd of August. Teae.h_rs prepare I son plans, set goals and r e'llal t last y ar' cia ,. s Th "grounds cr ws," ha'll n k pt the campus fresh and reen II r u lIy epare thre ew flow r b ds on th ront lawn that w II soon b nlc.k ed In a Burial Mour so' At their ro ghot. th world k b on t Ir summ r htheytve cho storl s to t II n th y arrlv at sch 01. For 'II me, th r Is longing for the su mer to contlnu nd for oth r'll r adlc s to b gin oth r s me!: er of work. For freshmen and tr sfers. an xdt "llent or even a n rvousn S5 Is f It th day approaches to begin t new !Ie. 001. The e.yc.l Is beginning r 9 1·82 began with m I II pr tic. In mid Au ust. By h month. student r9 d o c ,Ark sa ,to lI\a y opportunltl "wer to lung th first w ek activ t w frl nds d ren wold 1 ROB Dingier d Terry Yates spend a few mom :;s d scuss ng t BISO and other thing 2. (.AKA Hopper t: ya Ice during the (.oncert at mUSiC camp.. e r parents, Jeff and Judy, are amused by her very movement. J A SAVAlic of a <.Iown, J y 'II , l'elps BI' Fr nd hi.. t m In the tug of war 4 "UNCL Bud' as Dr Ken Dav 5 ngl II d, directs U, band t the 0 one rt of music camp. ') d h n trat c .e
September and early October was filled with fluctuating weather, which brought out the premature wearing of winter sweaters and jackets. As Cross Country season opened, the harriers added a women's team to their forces. Students came out In full force to support the Bison Football Team at their first home game this season on September 26. The student body heard Juice Newton In concert and the annual "Hilarity" was held, giving many students chances for participation In unusual and fun games and contests. Open House and mixers gave freshmen and transfer men and women a chance to visit all the social clubs to help them In their decision of which to pledge. The possibility of an outbreak of measles brought the students face·to·face with an all schoollnnoculatlon clinic. October brought about all manners of ghosts, goblins and unusual creatures - and It was not even Halloween yet! Pledge Week began the month with fun times promised to all. Many visitors and alumni traveled to the campus for Fall Lectureship, the World Mission Workshop and HomecomIng, which were held on three consecutive weekends. October turned, like the leaves on a tree, Into November - and November Into December. Finals were upon the students. It seemed that hardly any time had passed since they had arrived at school. After finals, students traveled to their homes In anticipation of home cooking and relaxation with friends and relatives over the Christmas holiday. 1. WHILE on a biking excursion with their parents, Kenny and Sari Williams enjoy riding through a puddle. 2·5. SIX Flags Over Texas hired Mark Evans and Ricky Qualls last summer to entertain at the Southern Palace. Here they perform "Next to Loving I Like Flghtln' Best." 6. WES Figgins finds a calm place on campus to enjoy his music. 7. THE Dating Game gave Bachelorettes Kelly Van Patter, Jan Coker, and Teresa Robinson a chance to win the heart of some lucky bachelor. 8. "TWINKLING" Zeta Rho member Mitzi Thompson brightens someone'. day with a wave and a smile. 8 Intloduttlon
10 - Introduction
Along with the cold air of January and a needed vacation, the students returned to their "home away from home" with renewed spirits. By this time, basketball season was In full swing. Second semester was fllled with club banquets and partles"muslc group tours, and plays. Club plans were being finalized early In the semester for Spring Sing '82. The spring sport teams practiced for their upcoming seasons with hopes of doing their very best. Spare time seemed to be a scarce commodity In early April because of preparations and production of Spring Sing and Youth Forum. The end of the month brought about May Fete, Petit Jean Dedication and Dead Week. It was May and finals were approaching again. Then came graduation. The school year was over. Or was It? Intersesslon begins In mld·May and lasts for two·weeks, followed by two five week sessions of summer school. A possible 18 hours credit can be earned by staying for all three sessions. The campus Is slower paced with fewer students and co·currlcular activities, yet the course continues. Since Harding's beginning In 1924, a cycle has been established to provide the highest quality education available for each student In academics and In each one's social and spiritual lives. Times, rules, traditions, faculty, students, buildings all have changed to some degree, but the pace continues to 'Educate for Eternity.' You see, It Is all a matter of motion. 1. NOONTIME runners, Bill White, Paul Pitt, Steve , White, Jeff Hopper, and Chris Dell, begin another day of Improving their cardiovascular systems and physlqu.... 2. MIKE James and company practice for the "Mr. Shutterbug 1982" Award. 3. KOJIES Karla Dunkerson and Missy Gay take a break from Open House to Joke around. 4. BENSON Auditorium takes on an eerie air this moonlit night. 5. WHILE In Switzerland on campaigns, Ray Muncy uhlblts that leachers, too, get crazy occasionally. Introduction · 11
Looking In • • SUMMER SCHOOL - 16 The scho lars of summer schoo l have m ixed fee lings about life on campus during the " off season." GOD'S HANDIWORK - 18 A se rmonette based on the crea ti ons of God as t hey li ve, as they grow, and as t hey di e. CLOTHES THAT MAKE THE STUDENT - 20 The t rends i n fashi on were mo re v isibl e o n the Harding campus this year, whil e guys and ga ls alike adjusted t o the modified dress code . MABEE BUSINESS BUILDING - 22 A ntic ipa ti o n mounts in the Schoo l of Business as t hey invest in t he ground gaining bus iness. SPRING SING - 24 Indi ans, Bones, and Mexicans t ake t op ho no rs in Sp r ing Sing '81. BLOOD DONATING - 30 Meas les and Rubell a innoculations in September forced the Red Cross to make two trips to the Harding campus for bl ood donati ons· one in October and the o ther in December. CONCERTS - 32 Li ve perf ormances brough t intense exc itement t o t he st udents accustomed to Benson m ov ies. 12· Student Lire Divis ion • ART GALLERY - 36 T rue tal ent was the main exhibit as each member put hi s best c reations o n di sp lay for the eyes o f Harding. " PLAYS - 38 "Shenandoah" made hea rts stand st ill during homecom ing festi v i t ies; whi le many other theat rica l productions we re welcomed by students throughout t he year . WORLD NEWS - 42 The Peti t Jea n takes a l ook at the happenings and events around the worl d that influence the lives o f students whether direc tl y o r indirectly. WORLD EVANGELISM FORUM - 46 "Where In T he Worl d?" was t he t heme for t he 22nd An nua l World Missions Workshop , hosted t his yea r by Harding. HOMECOMING - 48 O ld fri ends and cheri shed famil y members were broug ht t ogether fo r a weekend of fun reacquai nting . CHAPEL PROGRAMS - 50 A famili ar questi o n among faithful chapel goe rs was, " What wil l happen in chape l tOday?" You just neve r knew. 1. A TOUCH of the Master's hand. 2. CON· STRUCTION aduances on the Mabee Business Building. 3. SOCIAL CLUBS express feelings of excitement and relief during the final number of Spn'ng Sing '81. 4. CHARLOTTE Bray and Joe Aaron are Mother and Son in a skit of ''So How s the Family?"". 5. DR. GANUS introduces former PreSident Gerald Ford Lo a captiuated audience as his son, Steue, watches approuingly. 6. 'THIS is the life, .. muses popular singer Juice Newlon while signing autographs afler her Benson stage con· cer/.
STUDENT LIFE Student Life Divi sion · 13
14·Llfe Introduction -.-.-
-- "'-. -----_-1 -- -.-- Life. Life was and is everything. It took us from one day to another, and it made us laugh and It made us cry. It sent us to our rooms to study and it allowed us to put down our books and play for awhile. life held us tightly in arms of safety, but occasionally released its fond caress unveiling us before sore trails and wordly darkness. When students arrived for the fall semester they found that their Harding home was in the process of a face-lift. Construc· tlon on the new business building was underway and three new "ower beds had been planted in the front lawn. Life was going to be full of surprises. Each student had just organ· ized his basic eat, sleep, and study routine when visitors came from everywhere. Out· siders flowed in for the Fall Lec· tureship, the World Missions Workshop, and homecoming in three consecutive weekends. Once a familiar face could be found again. friends joined together for other interesting activities. Plays and lyceums entertained large audiences throughout the year, while con· certs by such top performers as Oon Williams and Juice Newton brought students in from all corners of the campus. Life was full, and when there was time to be alone for just a few minutes it was cherished. When this "quiet time" could be found, the student looked around at the handiwork the Lord had given him to make life more complete. This gave the soui a satisfied peace and the student felt he might survive until the Christmas holidays afterall. In the meantime, there was chapel to attend, exams to pass. and Spring -SIng shows to rehearse. Life was shaping our future in a world outside of Searcy. Arkansas. The United States government was on edge as if tried to relax the lives of American people. Everything would work out - the question was how. To the students of Harding University, life brought a culmination of happiness, boredom, disapPointment, worry, and relief. The most treasured gift of life was the time to experience and grow from all of these. ~ - Suzanne Johnston. ule Editor I. WES Figgins says, "Wllh ffiends like these. who needs enemies?" 2. "IT'S been one 0( those days, .. smiles Mary Lou Thompson. 3. DEEP con· cenlraUon takes Wendall Cave away from reality. 4. SPINNING frisbees on the front lawn is it favorite passllme for Jtmbo Alderice. 5. WHOOPS! That is one swing that won't be taken tonight. 6. SHARING his presidential views, Greg York and Sara Sheridan discuss the issues. 7. CLEAN clothes are plentiful as this Hardingile makes his way back to his dorm from the Coln·AII. - John RadcU/r~ - John RMJdIIfe Ufe introduction·15
~ Shdwn ~ Shawn DaggeU 18 · God's Handiwork
3 Rays of Sunlight The first ray of sunlight shown upon a new day. Alarm clocks rang a ll across the campus. and as each student peered from beneath the wa rm cove rs, another day l ook its course. The wind was calm. but moved just enough that a ro~e bud, wet from dew , bounced slightl y and a sp ider grasped a leaf for sec urity. The air was st ill. and the earth was undi sturbed. The sun l ifted high to the clouds. Students slow ly began to leave their dorms and pass to their early classes . The dew dried and the air began t o warm. Fl owers lifted their faces t o the heavens and st retched their bodi es to fee l the warmth and breathe life. The sun was straight above the ea rth. and the air st i rred with the hurried passing of studen ts trying to beat the rush to t.he ca feteria for lunch. The flowers were in full co lo r, and the trees reached out to one another across the tall g reen grass. The sun commenced sliding down behind the h ills. Students came out of the i r afternoon classes. stopping in the student center to check their mail and v isit wi th friends. They made their way back t o their dorm rooms to rest before supper. The trees relaxed and the fl owers laid back on th ei r tired stems. An earthworm pee ked above the ground, but went back under immediately after a sigh of accompli shment. The sun was small and the clouds were painted in a rainbow of colors. Student s. nestl ed in the ir room s. we re prepa ring for another day 's classes. They set t hei r a larms and slid into bed after a prayer of thanks. The blossoms closed and bent toward the ear t h. which was again wet with dew. As the darkness came. the trees wrapped themse lves with the ir leaves, and the bl ades o f grass laid down to sleep. The day was over and the Lo rd saw that it was good. He stretched forth His hand over Hi s children and t he ear th - SllllllmDaggell was at rest. - SUL.ctnnC Johns/on God's Hand iwork · 19
Wooden Indians Take the 'Stakes Before audiences totaling approx - imately 11 ,000 people, 20 clubs and 700 participants in 11 different acts performed .April 16-18 in the eighth an - nual Spring Sing extravaganza. On the heels of such winners as Notes, Pigs and Boxers, Spring Sing 1981 was the year of the Indian_ Chi S igma Alpha and Regina, with their presentation of "Cancel My Rese..-vation ," claimed first prize in the catagories of music, costume, and cho· reography, breaking their three-year tradition as runners-up and capturing the sweepstakes trophy. The Indian powwow, directed by Chris Dell and Rhonda Cash, was awarded first place by a panel of 30 judges from a variety of states. In an ef· fort to make the judges' results truly representative of the audience, judges were chosen from various walks of life - including several student judges from Oklahoma Christian College and Ouachita Baptist University. The judg· ing took place at each of the four shows presented before a large Youth Forum crowd . The hosts and hostesses for the year's spectacular were Chris Dell , Ricky Qualls, Marcia Shepherd, and Leslie Pigg. They were chosen from approximately 40 hopefuls, in open audi - tions at the beginning of the 1980 fall semester and did what one judge called "an absolutely professional job." ~ 24 -Spring Sing "81
1. "UNITED we stand" is exemplified by the hosts, hostesses, and cast during the finale, 2. BIG chief, Steve Bible reigns supreme during "Cancel My Reservation", 3. GHOST· LY sounds are heard as Galaxy and Ju Go Ju rise to "A Grave Situation", 4 , FIDDLER on the range, Jon Sherrod introduces "Cowgirl Rhapsody" , 5. LESLIE and Marcia work "9 to 5" to show Ricky and Chris who Is really boss , 6 , PAUL Starks and Kim Asbill keep the beat In "Uptown Hoedown", 7 , CHRIS Dell makes time stand still as he sings "If You Believe". 8 , CHARLOTTE Yingling and Mike Rushing agree "It' s a Mexed Up World", Spri ng Si ng '8 1-25
30 · Blood Donating _ Shawn o.,ggefl _ ShaWI1~fl ~ ~IFT I~ YEI~ Measles and rubella innocula· tions delayed the fall semester blood draw. but when the reo quired waiting period was over. students were ready and wi l ling to give their gift of l ife . The Red Cross blood bank made an extra trip to the Har - ding campus in the fall semester . Represe ntatives came in October to receive blood donations from faculty and student volunteers . They collected a total of 131 uni ts from Harding donors at the fi rst draw held, while 2,300 students would have to wait un· til December because of measle vaccinations. and not all of these would be physically fit to give. The Red Cross houses its Arkansas blood bank office in Little Rock. White County's local chapter is required to deposit approximately 2,300 units in the bank every time period . The Harding family is g lad to help out. Ed White. assistant professor of English said in speaking of his blood, " I know I haven ' t missed it , and if i t helps some· one else, it is only a minor donation that is well worth it. " Th e university 's nursing department helped with the b lood draw. Sheila Cox, a senior nursing major stated, "The nursing students took histories. blood stick s. or ear sticks. and vital signs." According to Cox. about 12 students volunteered to help during the two-day campus draw. The participation of Harding enrollees was encouraging to the Red Cross workers. Cox said, " Where there is a need a Chri stian helps. There was a lot of help from Harding students." There are always a few fears and doubts about sharp. point. ing needles. These slight terrors are usually forgotten after the first experience of donating . White optimisticall y stated . " People get minor bumps everyday that hurt worse than giving blood . I have never reall y even felt the loss. and once after giving I even jogged four miles. " The Red Cross is certainly not alone in appreciating the donations. Somewhere there are plenty of other people walking around with an extra red corpuscle or two from a generous Harding University blood donor . ~ - Suzanne J ohnston I. LINDA RICHEY is found heaflhy after her vilal signs are read by a Red Cross worker. 2. "IT"5 over. .. SIghs Monly Allen as the needle is ex· Iraeled lrom her genero arm. 3. Jij5T RELAX. 4 . THE be~1 parI M>out giving blood is lhe free cook ie" and coke you gel al t he end. 5. BROTHER King receives d pun as ht prepares to git'e a pint
32· Concerts
34· Concerts - Shawn Daggell
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36·Art Gallery
.nRT ElF mE WElElBWElRK Harding has always been a place of history because it has been able to preserve its great campus. One of the many story· telling sites on campus is the Art Gallery. In the beginning the Art Gallery was Dr. Benson's home. Dr . Benson was able to build this house after he got Harding out of debt. He asked different places for donations. Most of these donations were supplies such as lumber from Texas, bricks and shingles from Little Rock. Mr. Harvey Dykes built the house while he helped Har· ding with its construction. Before Benson lived in the house, he lived in Pattie Cobb · dorm with his family. He said, "At times I didn't get very much sleep, but I always forced myself to get up early enough r breakfast." In 1940 Benson was able to eat his breakfast in his own home. The house had a large dining room, kitchen, and living room. The downstairs also had a guest bedroom. The house had three bedrooms and a study for Dr. Benson upstairs. Dr . Benson said, "Some of my favorite times in the house were spent eating around the dining room table." He also said it was special because "it was where my girls, Ruth and Lois, grew up." In 1965 Dr. Benson resigned as president of Harding, and he left the house to the next presi· dent. Instead of it being used in that capacity, it was used as a dorm. First it was a residing hall for boys, and later it was for girls. During this time the art students used the garage for the kiln. They needed a large concrete surface, and the garage was not only perfect but also available. Afterwards, Harding built the Art Building connecting it to the president's house. When the building was finished in 1969, the house was used by the Art Department for offices. They converted two baths and the four bedrooms into offices. The gallery itself was the living room and the dining room. As a result the house makes an excellent office facility, and the art teachers are very happy with it. Mrs. Mason said that she likes it because it's more homey. She also said, "Not every teacher has two cedar lined closets in their office." Mrs. Mason managed to get the - John Radcliffe largest office on campus while going for years without one. She did say there were some disadvantages because, "it isn't modern, but having a kitchen in the gallery makes it all worth· while." The building is now 4 2 years old. Not only has it housed ,the president and many friends of Harding, but also has housed many famous art pieces. The gallery is used each semester by graduating seniors to exhibit their work over their college years. Also, the art department invites several pro· fessional artists to exhibit their work at the gallery. Contained within the woodwork are the memories and dreams. For some, the experiences of life. For others, the experience of turning those memories and dreams into realities. ~ - Tim L. Johnson 1. WHAT is known as the Art Gallery to most students is really a home from days gone by. 2. THE fireplace adds a touch of style to lhe gallery. 3. AS the sign outside the gallery changes, so changes the personality inside. 4. FACULTY members dis· play their work in the gaUery. 5. THE old dining room gives paintings a distinguished atmosphere. Art Gallery·37
- JoIVI Raddlffe "Shenandoah," Harding's 1981 homecoming play, mark· ed a return to the traditional musical after a year of experimenting with a Shakespear· ean comedy. The two·act play presented before two full houses in the Benson Auditorium also spot. lighted the homecoming of Academy teacher Ray Wright to the University stage. Many years ago Wright acted as a col· legiate thespian in such produc· tions as "Harvey" and ''The Silver Whistle." With a cast of 38, trimmed from the 85 who auditioned, the play depicted a strong·willed Virginia farmer, played by Wright, and his unsuccessful at· tempt to keep his family neutral during the Civil War. Charles Parker, assistant pro· fessor of speech, directed "Shenandoah." He said, "I had a good working relationship with the cast. The actors listened and then did what I asked of them. In most cases, they even went beyond what I suggested and used their own inventiveness. I appreciate an actor whp doesn't just lean on the director, but searches out his character and makes the role himself." The character roles and choreography were harder for some to learn. But, by taking time to work out even the smallest prOblems and helping each other out, "Shenandoah" was a success. Mr. Parker said, ''This play was probably much stronger than previous plays because we had a strong bench. By that I mean that there weren"t any weak supporting characters. The performances overall were very good. It was a r"al challenge for us to find out what we could do and then begin to believe that we would do it.'· "Shenandoah" carried a message to the audience. This message was not necessarily the same for each individual. The main focus of the play was on Charlie Anderson. His experience showed that it is good to have ideals and convictions. and live by them. Parker said, "I have heard on· Iy positive responses about the play. The whole show seemed to have a good impact. It was moving and meaningful, and everyone talked about our 'good bunch of performers.' .. "Shenandoah" made the 1981 Homecoming a special one to remember. Joe Aaron summed up all the enthusiasm when he said, "It was the first time I remember a homecoming play get a standing ovation. My mother even went to see it two ,.. A'< Ice. ... - Suzanne Johnston, Jimmy Allen - Shawn llJggeU Plays·39
40·Plays J. KEVIN Uebelein portrays the sup· posedly dying character in "An American Death," student directed and written by Boo Mitchell. 2. BOREDOM prevails as cast member react to the funeral oration for "Kyle" in "An American Death." 3. JONATHON Cloud's "Ressureclion" shows (Don Hines), Jesus confront·
ing (Tony Bono) , " Doubting Thomas ." 4. A WRITING of Erma Bombeck is interpreted by Tracy Crum and Joe Aaron in the fall pro· duction, "So How's the Family.., 5. CAST member of ' '$0 How's the Family, " L isa Taylor, portrays a teacher systematically explaining "New Math " to a child 's father . Mostly One-Acts, Mostly Fun Each year has its Shenan· doah or Sound of M.uslc, when for a weekend much of the cam· pus' attention is focused in on drama. However, to those that love the art, drama is more than a lead actor in one enormous production. Yes , it is Ray Wright leading a struggling family through hard times ... but it is more, much more. Drama is the guy who ham· mered the first nail into some elaborate set. It is the make·up girl who subtley masks the hero's face from blemishes. It is the lights ... the stage ... the people. One aspect of drama was un· veiled this year to a small crew of Harding men and women. This University contingent was asked to direct a play. Mostly they were one acts, and mostly they were fun. "I liked it, " said Kim Styron, director of The Bear by Anton Checkov. '·It challenged me and was different because I had to assume an authoritative posi· tion. It was hard to be critical, but I tryed it in a way so that the actors would eventually feel good about themselves." A majority of the directors were from Speech 310, a play directing class, and they looked back upon their directing philosophically. Student director Cliff Thomp· son said, "I learned how to be diplomatic with people. It was a situation where I had to think on my feet. Some rehearsals I went in a little cold and had to be creative." Thompson 's play was crea· tive enough in itself. His troop of troubadors performed The Bald Soprano, an avante garde anti-pl'!Y on the miscommunication nltm~1L beings seem to have on every hand. Joe Aaron, director of Cornered, was happy to get the directing experience to add to his acting background. "I was glad to do the direct· ing, not just talk about it," Aaron commented. "The actual experience was better for me than a text knowledge, " Gregg Lotane learned a way to take his drama out into life. His play, The Stili Alarm, was a dry comedy with two men conversing in a burning hotel. Lotane stated, "It taught me how to better manage people; how to work and cooperate with them." There were children's plays, dramas. comedies and reader's theatres. Each had a unique student touch and flair. Behind the scenes, people worked hard. On stage, the actors performed with a special touch of class. And out in the audience, a few student directors smiled at what was really their play. ~ -Jimmy Allen _ Susan R. Pryor Plays·41
42-World News _ Wide World Photos 1. WRECKAGE clogs the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel after the collapse of second and fourth floor walkways killed 113 persons July 17. 2. THE space shuttle Columbia lifts off at Kennedy Space Center with the American flag in the foreground, November 12. 3. STRIK· ING air traffic controller Bill Haney and his wife, Meredith, push their twin daughters, Alison and Meghan on the picket line at LaGuardia Air· port, August 8. 4. ENGLAND'S Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, his new Princess of Wales, smile and share a private moment as their carriage draws away from St. Paul's Cathedral shortly after their wedding, July 29. 1981- _ Wide World Photos
Yesterday's Year Il Undoubtably, the summer of 1981 will be remembered as the "Summer of the Strike." The baseball season was almost lost to the strike of the Players' Association in June, but the reo juvenated season, organized on a split·season concept, seemed to bring even the very disgrunt. led fans back to the ballparks in August In last Ocotber, the World Series ended the delayed season as the Los Angeles Dodgers won 4-2 over the New York Yankees. The other big strike was that of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO), Over 12,000 of the controllers went on strike despite a clause in their contract pro· hibiting such a walkout. After a brief grace period, President Reagan fired the striking controllers and decertified the union. Many airlines cut back on the number of daily flights and despite PATCO's claims that air safety could suffer with the non-union controllers in the towers, as of January, air traffic safety was on its longest streak of time free from major accidents. Leading this year's "Don' t let this happen to you" column is the case of the Soviet subON rRlKE ,,- marine which grounded off the Swedish coast later to be found by a Swedish fishing boat The Soviet captain claimed to have had "difficulties with his sonar equipment." However, this dif· ficulty did not appear until after the sub had managed to navigate a very narrow inlet to come within a short distance of the high-security Karlskrona naval base . undetected by the Swedes. After several days of investigations and diplomatic protests, the Swedes "refloated" the sub, and it steamed 9ff. One of the saddest disasters of 1981 occured on July 17, when two walkways in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. collapsed onto the floor below. The floor and walkways were filled with dancers and party·goers at the time. The death toll was 113_ The twenty-two month vigil of terror in Atlanta seemed to be over following the arrest of Wayne Williams, a black free lance photographer, for several of the murders of black male children. During the ordeal the city Mental Health Department established fear and anxiety centers to help children cope with the reality of the murders I / of 28 young black males, who were killed by passive strangulation. As Williams went to trial in January, no new murders had occured. The year was not without its special events and accomplishments. NASA lifted itself out of several years of obscurity in the nation's mind to send the space shuttle, Columbia, into orbitnot just once, but twice. On November 12, 1981, the Columbia began the first suc - cessful mission by a reusable space vehicle, a sign of things to come. November 14, saw the premature, but successful ending of the mission. Eventually, NASA foresees numerous missions of this sort, perhaps culminating in the establishment of a "space station" of some kind which could serve as a port for the shuttles and as a base for experimentation. Also flying, but not quite as high was the balloon Double Eagle V. The Balloon's four· man crew of Ben Abruzzo, Max· ie Anderson, Hiroaki Aoki, and Ron Clark, was rescued in the rugged terrain of northern California on November 12, after the balloon had crashlanded there. The rescue was = lUJ _ Wide World Pholos made even more monumental by the fact that the Double Eagle V had just completed the first successful trans· Pacific flight in a balloon_ The craft had taken off from Japan. Of course, the most enchant· ing event of 1981 was the July 29 wedding of Charles Philip Arthur George, otherwise known as the Prince of Wales. heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom, and Lady DiaJila Spencer. The pageantry and pomp captivated not just the British but virtually the whole world. The choirs were perhaps not always in tune, the pageantry was to the point of being contrived, and the Queen found it difficult to muster a smile, but the charming couple seemed to symbolize the hopes of an entire nation, looking for a way out of the economic depression that has gripped it for several years. The British had even more to cheer about when it was announced later in the year that the new Princess of Wales was expecting a child. One of the last great barriers to women in the political sphere was broken down dramatically as President Reagan 's first nominee to the Supreme Court was sworn in on September 26. Sandra Day O'Connor, a former Arizona appellate court judge became the first woman to sit on the nation's highest court. Although oppossed by some voices on the right wing, Mrs. O'Connor sailed through her Senate confirmation. ~ World News·43
} - The figure of the assasin cast a deep shadow across the face of 1981. Three leaders were struck as a shocked world looked on. On March 30, President Ronald Reagan and three others, including press secretary, Jim Brady, were shot as the president emerged from a Washington hotel following an address to labor leaders. John W. Hinckley, Jr. was charged with the assasination attempt. Hinckley evidently planned to kill the president in an attempt to convince actress Jodie Foster of his love for her. Less than two months later, on May 13, with the trauma of the president's near death still fresh, a Turkish terrorist, Mehmet Ali Agea shot Pope John Paul II as he moved through the crowds in St. Peter's Square. The Pope recovered, as did two American women also hit by Agca's bullets. and the terrorist was sentenced to life in prison, the maximum under Italian law. The assasins were only too successful on- October 6, when the peace-making president of Egypt, Anwar el-Sadat was one of at least six killed as a group of renegade Egyptian army men fired their submachine guns into the reviewing stand at a military parade. ~ _ Greg York -- Solidar ity - more than just a labor union, it symbolizes the hope and passion of an entire people. I?oland in 1981 became perhaps I the principle focus of international attention. 1981 - the year that started out in growing liberty for the people of Pola~ d - a year that saw almost ~ million Poles quit the Commu ist Party, reducing its strength to only about seven percent f the population, and ~ year that ended with General Wojciech Jaruzelski leading martial-law government and combination folk -hero/labor leader Lech Walesa in "protective custody." It seemed inevitable in retrospect. As the government and solidarity struggled for control of the country's destiny, Poland was on the brink of total economic collapse . As the economy sputtered and falter44·World News , _ Wide World Photos ed, the lines for food and clo-thing and other basics became longer, more exhausting, more frustrating, especially as the unusually harsh winter began to bear down on the nation. As solidarity's extremists became more aggressive in the push for reform, the union and the government could no longer hope for an accomdating solution. And so, the generals mov- _ Wide World Photos _ Wide World Photos ed. perhaps to prevent direct Soviet intervention, perhaps out of their own sense of nationalism, perhaps on orders from Moscow. The courage and determina· tion of the Polish peop)e will not soon be forgotten by the world; they have taught us many lessons about the Brice of freedom. ~
_ HIJrle.HlJnks CommunlclJUons Inc. Miss America Elizabeth Ward Arkansas'S1 1 From being the home state of the new Miss America, to housing hundreds of Cuban refugees at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas captured the spotlight in the news many times during 1981. For the first time since the late sixties, a Republican defeated an incumbant Demo· cratic governor for the highest office in the state. Frank White who was virtually unknown upset Bill Clinton in one of the most surprising gubnatoria l races in the country, The state welcomed home Steve Kirtley and Robert Blucker , two Arkansans who had been held hostage 444 days in Iran. Prison overcrowding and un· oonstitutional conditions Drought attention to Cummins State Correctiona l Unit. Pulaski County Sherriff Tommy Robert· son and County Judge Bill Beaumont took two opposite sides on the administration of the Pulaski County jai I. The obsolete 1874 statute within our state constitution that sets a limit on interest rates at ten percent continues to put a tremendous strain on Arkan· sas business activities. The eyes of the nation focus· ed ·on Little Rock during the month of December to view the eight and half day State Supreme Court battle between the Arkansas Creation Science Law and the American Civil Liberties Union. During the 1981 Arkansas Legislative Sessio'} lawmakers introduced a bill to require all public schools that teach eyolu· tion to give rei balanced treat· ment to the "scientific evidence" supprting creation science. The bill, known as Act 590, was~ passed in the Legislature and Governor Frank White signed his support to the proposal. However, the ACLU of Arkansas immediately filed a _ Wide World Photos I. A MAN in an Egyptian army uniform fires a submaohine gun al pOintblank range inlo :a reviewing sland where President Anwar Sadal was assassinated and at least five others kiffed, October 6. 2. A HAND· GUN, circled at left, is pOinted at Pope John Paull/during an assassination aHempt ir Sl. Peter's Square, May 13. 3·5. IpRESIDENT Ronald Reagan waves, then looks up before being shoved into a limousine by Secret Service agents after being shot outside a holel on March 30. suit against the state challeng. ing the new law as being un· constitutional. Federal Judge William Over· ton ruled on January sixth the creation science law was un· constitutional. The hearts of all America and judges were captured by Elizabeth Ward of Russellville as she was named the new Miss America in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She returned to the state for the first time since she received the crown just in time to call the Hogs and see the Razorbacks beat Texas 42 · 11. _ E. C. Umberger, Byron Carlock World News·45
Being About the Father's Business October brought approximately 1,000 students from Christian colleges all across the country to Harding University to be a part of something big - the 22nd annual World Mis· sions Workshop. The workshop, which is rotated among the Christian schools from year to year, was under the direction of the Mission/Prepare program and presented the theme "Where In The World?" Among those speaking at the Thursday through Sunday event were visitors Bob Brown of the. Caribbean, Parker Henderson from Trinidad and Wendell Broom of Nigeria. From Harding's own faculty, former missionaries Dr. George S. Benson, Dale McAnulty, Van Tate and others added their in· sights to the program. Don Shackelford, who plan· ned the program with the help of Carl Mitchell, commented on the high qual ity of speakers who were present for the workshop. "The committee, made up of faculty and students. was able to get their top choice with regards to speakers for their various tasks," he sa id. " I think the men were well-received and ap· preciated.'· In a general summary of the program, Shackelford added, "Those who came really seem· ed to enjoy the emphasis on a world·wide concept." 4 Howard Norton of Oklahoma Christian College echoed these sent iments, "To me this was the best mission workshop ever in communicating a whole world emphasis." Sprinkled throughout the week were special events for the 954 registered student visitors and Searcy people present. The Time of Day. Harding Strings and A Cappella Chorus provid· ed a variety of music to enter· tain the appreciative audience. In addition, numerous displays were set up to give interested onlookers a view of different world areas and cultures. Frank Barker, a senior religious education major at Harding, gave his opinion of the workshop, "It was very informative and educational for me. It let a lot of people know what's going on in the world and encouraged us to be about the Father's business in our nation and others. ~ -Jimmy Allen J. SNUG as a bug in a rug were five visiting campaigners as they came to Harding {or the World Missions Workshop. 2. DISCUSSION groups proved to be a vital part to sharing ideas during the various workshop meetings. 3. DOW Merrill spoke about his experience as a mis· sionary. 4. DR. GEORGE S. BEN· SON receives one of the awards for service given to World Missions {rom master of ceremonies, Mr. Wenda/{ Broom. 5. CHORALE and A Cap· pella join together to express in song the central theme of the weekend workshop. 6. LITERATURE on dif· ferent fields of harvest was abun· dant. 5
48 · Homecoming
Warm sunshine and a cool breeze brought many smiles to the faces of students and alumni who came "home" to Harding for the annual Homecoming festivities. The activities actually began Thursday night with the tradi· tional bonfire, and crowning of the 1981 Homecoming Queen. Lisa Bartee. Ice cream was pro· vided by the Homecoming Committee and. though it was a bit chilly out, it was well re<:eiv· ed. The American Heritage Cafeteria was the scene of the Black and Gold Banquet Friday evening. John Gipson. minister of the Sixth and Izard Church of Christ in Little Rock, Ark. was the speaker. with Neale Pryor as master of ceremonies. A high· light of the evening was the announcement of the year's distinguished alumni awards. Saturday began with the traditional Homecoming Par~ ade. Grand Marshall Jimmy Carr lead five floats. two bands and a variety of gaily decorated cars and trucks down through the center of campus, to end in front of Mt. Benson. Three clubs won prizes in the float competition. with Delta Chi and - Shawn Degprlt Alpha Omega placing first, for the second consecutive year. The afternoon brought more excitement, as the Bison foot· ball team played their way to a near victory over the UAM Bollweevils. However, in the end, the Bollweevlls came out on top 31·29. The game was followed by a number of reo unions. Homecoming came to a con· clusion with the final perfor· mance of Shenandoah, and two performances of Blackout, a student variety show. The show presented 21 different acts, ranging from comedy routines to contemporary music, to a crowd of nearly 1,200. Although Homecoming came to an end all too quickly, the memories of Homecoming 1981 will remain, along with a lifetime of other fond memories. In a very special part of our minds. The Merriam Webster Dlc· tlonary defines Homecoming as "a return home; the return of a group of people. especially on a special occassion. to a place formerly frequented." It was a real homecoming. ~ - Belh r/Sher Homecoming
J. JEFF Hopper masters the {jne art of the yo-yo. 2. FRED Jewell takes 4 on a new look as Mr. Spock. 3. NOT showing on Broadway was -lim Henderson 's version of Star Trek. 4. THE Men's Ensemble dedicates a special song La "Dr. Joe. " f . . , "t 0< • ..-I. ...1... .toe .f' ( ~J; ~
3 - Shawn Daggett Chapel-You Just Never Knew There was one daily event that absolutely every student attending Harding University participated in. At 9:00 a.m. the entire student body leisurely strolled into the Benson Auditorium for a short devotional and then, "who knows what." One day a week was reserved for announcements. Some of the more important announce· ments made were the overall predominant color for the day, and the coefficient of friction when students slid on icy sidewalks. Individuals who made announcements went to great lengths to captttre the attention of all present. Steve Awtry would always be remembered for his slide show where he ran a short way and slid across the stage. Charles Parker had a special knack for falling down, and Dr. Jimmy Carr refused to share his news until everyone had said, "Goodmorning" in a suitable manner. The other four days a week were basically up for grabs. Edwina Pace, secretary to President Ganus, had the prestigous job of organizing the daily chapel programs. "Different people call in and request dates to speak in chapel," she said. "The Bible Department usually reserves several dates for missionaries to present progams of their work. The other days are either volunteered for by vari· ous individuals or we call some· one and ask them to speak." Certain basic, but interesting programs were presented every year. The football, basketbaiJ, track, cross-country, swimming; and baseball teams were introduced when it was nearing the time for their respective seasons to begin. Queen candidates were escorted on stage in long lovely dresses. This gave everyone the opportunity to see who was who and then vote for the nominee of his choice. The music department entertained many of our 35 minute services. The A Cappella, Chorale, University Singers, Belles and Beaux, and Men and Women Ensembles would sing a rapturous chorus before an attentive listening audience. Faculty members made numerous speeches. Don Diffine was favorite " among chapelgoers, as well as Jim Henderson. He had a special talent for taking something that someone else had done seriously, and poking fun at it. Henderson said, "I like to take something that others say, 'No one would do that,' and take a shot at it. I especially like to have faculty members help so that students get to see them in a different light." Chapel was the time of day when the entire family got together in one room of the house and simply spent a few minutes in praise and thanks to the Lord before going on to finish the busy day. Chapel was for being together-and that is exactly how we were. ~ - Suzanne Johnston
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