Senior Perspectives I t was originally built as the home for former president George S. Benson. Then it was used as housing for students and, since 1970, it has been the creative outlet for Harding art majors and exhibitors from abroad - the Stephens Art Gallery. Displays by professional artists were booked regularly for the gallery, giving Harding students the opportunity to experience "outer-world" culture. Also, senior art majors exhibited their work as a completion of their degree. Behind the stain-glass-fitted entrance to the gallery were housed several permanent exhibits as well, including a set of ivory carvings donated by Dr. Benson. Located in the upper level of the gallery were an assortment of three-dimensional works, many of which were created by faculty professors of art. This past year's exhibits included a variety of art forms which comprised one of the best lineups yet. Some of the year's highlighted exhibitors included the works of Phyllis Alexander who displayed her watercolor art, followed by the acrylic/oil paintings of Billy Kirk. Janet Turner exhibited a lineup of many of her best graphic works and Danny Costin displayed many of his works which specialized in graphic productions for the media. There were also exhibits by nonpainters including fabrics by the Arkansas Weavers Guild and an exhibit of pottery, among others. Graduating Seniors Melody Beck, Deanna LaLonde, Jill Bartley, Kim Burton, Mark Christaldi and Eric Pipkin completed their final requirement for graduation, displaying their talented and diverse talents on canvas, in clay, and otherwise. The gallery hosted a Christmas sale which was sponsored by Kappa Pi, the international art honor society. In addition, Kappa Pi also organized the White County High School Exhibit. Much organization, time and money is invested in making art shows a success. Senior exhibitors, for instance, are required to produce, hang and publicize their exhibits themselves. Professional exhibits are acquired by the art department through distribution companies and have included such works as the drawings of Leonardo DaVinci. '1t's amazing how much I've learned in just a few years working with the art gallery;' said Gail Clevenger, secretary of the art department whose office adjoins the gallery. "Dealing with so many artists, both professional artists and student artists, has been a real growing experience. 0 - Deanna LaLonde Musing an idea. Sophomore Janice Hayes from San Antonio, TX ponders over a piece of art work at the Stephens Art Gallery. The gallery provided graduation seniors the opporutnity to display their various creations thus enabling them to Ju.Ifill their last major requirement for graduatuion . - photo by Bill Tripp. Dawn Marie Pryor - Goddard, KS. Elementary education . OEGE, Secretary, President; Campaigns - France; King's Men queen; Dea n's List; Forensics Team; fre nch Club, vice- president; Intercoll egiate Debate; Ka ppa Delta Pi, president; Pi Kappa Delta; Res ident Assista nt; TECH; SAEA . Lori Lou Pryor - Searcy, AR. Management. Ko Jo Kai, Devot ional Director, Treasurer, O uting Director, Vice- pres ident ; AHEA; America n Stud ies; Campaigns - Italy; Campus Mi nistry; Theta Tau queen; Coll ege Republ ica ns; Commonwea lth Singers; Dean's List; HUF; lntramurals; Intercoll egiate Ath letics, women's indoor track; Phi Beta Lambda; SAM; SA committee, Homecoming '86; TV-12, filmed newsbreaks; VISA; North Central Arka nsas Society of Management Awa rd in Pe rsonnel Management. Martha Diane Purrier - Mart inez, CA. Nursing. John Jerry Radcliffe Jr. - Colonial Heights, VA. Computer information systems. Intramural ; Petit Jean photographer; Society fo r Collegiate Journalists. Deborah Carolyn Raley - Frederick, MD. Computer info rmation systems. William Joseph Rankin - Hoffman Estates, IL. English & French . Pamela Ann Ratliff - Livonia, Ml. In teri or des ign. Leann Sue Reas - Elkhart, IN. Public relations. David Curry Rector - Vernon, AL. Public relations. Joel Scott Reed - New Haven, IN. Economics & Bible. Peter Wayne Reed - Terre Haute, IN. Psychology. Phyllis Elaine Reed - Roa noke, TX. Fash ion merchandis ing. Tommy Kyle Reeves - Glastonbury, CT. Rad io-television. Transfer from Northeastern Christian Junior coll ege; Ka ppa Sigma Ka ppa; Americna Stud ies; Coll ege Republica ns; Dean's Lis t; KHCA staff; PRSSA; Society fo r Coll egiate Journalists; Timothy Club; TV-12, wea ther anchor pos ition, news director, ENG director, remote director. John Michael Reid - Newport , AR. Management . Resident Assistant; SAM. Randall Scott Reynolds - Pensacola, FL. Computer information systems. Galaxy, Athletic Director; Campus Ministry; Data Processi ng Management Assoc iati on; Friends; Intramurals; Intercollegiate Athlet ics, foo tball; Compu ter Operator. Shades of Seniors 109
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