Martin named distinguished teacher R ecognition came to several members of the Department of Health , Physical Education, · ·,and Recreation for their outstanding leadership and/ or teaching ability. Dr . Wilt Martin was recognized at the May 1985 commencement as a recipient of a Distinguished Teacher Award. Ted Lloyd, nationally recognized cross country and track coach, was chosen as assistant manager for the U.S.A. women's track team for the World University Garnes held at Kobe , Japan, in Septembe r. Cliff Sharp served as president of The Athletic Congress of Arkahsas. Dr. Harry D. Olree, chairman of the department, served on the Board of Directors of the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment and on the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Medical Aspects of Sports Committee. David Elliott served as president of the AIC Tennis Coaches Association and as chairman of the NAIA Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association Rookie and Senior Players of the Year Committee. Coach Lloyd received the first "Leadership and Service Award" from the Track Coaches Association and was chosen both AIC and NAIA District 17 Coach of the Year in cross country. Phil Watkins served as president of the AIC Golf Coaches Association. Members of the department were actively involved in the spiritual development of the students. Jess Bucy, Lloyd and Olree served as elders of the College Church of Christ and Johnson I / Chemical concentration. Intense on her experiment in an organic chemistry lab , senior Becky Plumlee from Salem diffuses chemicals. Hands-on experience enabled physical science students to build confidence. - photo by John Radcliffe . served as an elder of the Downtown congregation. Martin and Sharp served as deacons of the College Church and Ronnie Peacock served as a deacon of the Westside Church. Dr. Karyl Bailey taught during the fall semester in the Harding University in Florence program. During the summer of 1985, Bob Corbin directed an international campaign group to Italy and Sicily, and Lloyd directed a group to Australia for the second time. The department hosted numerous meets, playoffs, and tournaments. In cooperation with the Arkansas Activities Association, the Class AAA State Basketball Tournament was hosted by Harding in February for the second consecutive year. The Class A State Track Meet was hosted at Alumni Field in May. The AIC Invitational Indoor Track Meet was again hosted in February. J1tt Wrapping up. Bob Corbin , professor of physical education, and wife Ruthann , wrap up the ankle of junior Sharon Clanton from Enid, Oklahoma , before an intramural football game. Physical education faculty members were often involved with students outside the classroom . - photo by John Radcliffe. Physical Education / Physical Science 275
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