DEDICATION Coach Barden - A Special Man When we look back at our years at Harding Academy , we will not remember specific incidents. What we will remember is the teachers. Their love and concern for each student , helped us to shape our lives. The senior choice for dedication was born May 31, 1941 , in Jonesboro, Arkan - sas. He graduated from Pocahontas High School and then attended Harding College. He graduated from there with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's degree in Physical Education. He married Susan Nelson on December 19 , 1964. He taught at Pangburn in 1964-65 and joined the Harding faculty in 1967. He has two children, Greg, age 18, and Kelly, age 15. His Christian influence on our lives will never be forgotten. He is a role model to all Sharing Interests. Like father like sons Greg Barden, Bill Barden and Kelly Barden have simular interests in sports. - photo by Doug Kilman. 294 Dedication who know him. We appreciate him for being our teacher , class sponsor, and most of all, our friend. One person put his thoughts about him this way, "In my opinion, the primary reason for his outstanding success is that he believes in his players so strongly they come to believe in themselves and each other, no jealousy, no friction, no negatives , just trust and support. That's why he gets so much out of his boys. He created that supportive environment which brings our the best in people. " Because of the love and friendship he gave us and the example he displayed, the Senior Class of 1985 wishes to dedicate the Academy section of the 1985 Petit Jean to you , Coach Bill Barden. & Exasperation! Coach Barden looks bored while waiting on the duplicating machine to make copies of his tests. - photo by Doug Kilman . Anticipation. Coach Barden waits for the referee 's Signal , "first and ten. " - photo by Doug Kilman.
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