Seniors Cindy Marie Billingsley - Lemoore, CA. Systems Analysis. Sigr:'a ,Sigma ~igma Dt-lta; American Studies. Data Processing Management AssoClatlon; Ph, Bela Lambda J. Daniei Billinl/;sley - Memphis, TN. Biology. Transfer from Michigan Christian College. [klta Omega; Big BrotheI1i; Campus Players; Dactylology Club, v. pres.; Dean's Ust; Dramatics; Hot Line staff; Pre~Med C~ub., . Mary Ellen Billingsley - Memphis, TN. Computer Sclenc~. SIgma S,gma 5Igm," Delta; Alpha Chi; Dean's List; lntramurals, AIl-Star, Jacket wmner; Whos Who. Tammy Renay Bishop -Cullman, AL Management. Delta Chi Omega; Campaigns. Global; Society for the Advancement of.Management. Kenneth Wayne Bissell - Nashville. AR. Journalism. Debu. Yvonne Blasingame - N. Lit tle Rock. AR. Marketing. Tofebt, treas; American Studies; Dean 's List; French Club; Society for the Advancement of Management. Stephan Wayne Boatright - Thackerville, OK. Biology. Kappa Sigma Kappa; Dean's List; lntramurals; Pre-Dental Club Jack Charles Boersma - Booneville. AR. Mass Communications. Gala)(y; Campaigns. May; KHCA staff; Pelit Jean staff. photographer; Society for the Advancemen t of Management; TV 12. . Lisa Lynn Bohan - Brownsburg. IN. Office Systems. ju Go Ju, sec.; Amencan Studies; Bison staff. Reporter; College Republicans; Dean 's list; JOY; May Quet'n Attendant. . Amanda Sue Bolding - judsonia, AR. Elementary EducatIOn. Transfer from Arkansas State University, Beebe. Alpha Chi; Dean 's List; Kappa Delta Pi Taking the Final Test If you made the block, you could do anything. That was the feeling of all senior elementary and special education majors. Just before they went back to schools with small desks and water fountains at Knee level, student teachers had to survive an eight-week ~ndurance test. Special Of course, even the block had its good points. Since these students were in all of their classes together and since their classes met all day every day, friendships were formed and strengthened, The constant involvement with each other did not lead to problems; block students realized they needed each other's encouragement more than they needed to let out their frustrations on each other. much of one another. Sometimes she would come to the store where I worked and keep me company during my shift, but that's not your typical storybook romance. " What was it that made Carter and his blockmates endure their test? "I've wanted to work with kids for a long time, " said Carter. "Being at the school during my student teaching just made me realize how much 1 wanted to teach. I know it's not the quick way to wealth and fame, but it's got its points," Even though teachers and schools, especially in Arkansas, came under fire for many alleged deficiencies, some dedicated people still worked to join the teaching profession. They may have had different reasons for majoring in education, but the elementary One of the student teachers who regarded the block in this way was graduate student David Carter. Carter graduated from Harding in May 1982 with a degree in physical education. Since Angel, his nursing-major wife, would not finish her studies for another two years, Carter decided to stay at Harding to complete a masters degree in elementary administration and to certify in elementary edu~ation~ . and special education majors had ~ one thing in common. They j wanted to teach badly enough to f face and conquer the block, ! Those who did found that the '.,.. • ~"" One of the very real aspects of the block was the time it took. Friends often didn't see one another for any length of time and even married couples spent less time together, According to Carter, "Angel was working part time and had her nursing clinicals to go during the week, so we just didn't see 130 Seniors block soon faded when compared to the experiences of student teaching. The same students who had progressed from the block to student teaching even projected in their minds to a classroom of their own after graduation. As Carter commented, "I can't imagine not teaching - it's just plainly too much fun. " - Michael Corrigan Stopping for a moment, David Carter helps one o f his students with her artwork. _ Le51ie Downs
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