Pilots of the Air Waves I t's two minutes after two. I'm Big Dave in with ya' till 5:00 kicking off another hour of music nonstop.. :' It's familiar lingo to serveral Harding students who hold anchor positions at KSER radio station. Balancing a full course load and an internship leaves little time for play. Nevertheless, KSER is a direct representation of exactly what is involved for several of Harding's Radio/T.V. majors. Senior Jeff Tallman wasted no time working some 50 hours per week with a 17 hour class load. '1t's time consuming;' he said. "I do production and record commercials...that takes a lot of time:' Directing the music is another expectation demanded of radio/T.V. majors who work at KSER. Tallman chose KSER for his required internship because, "it's probably one of the funnest jobs in town:' Welcome to the working class. Senior Jeff Tallman from Rochester, MI, gains experience which he will apply alter on in life as he pursues acareer in radio!t.v. KSER employed many Harding students in anchor positions. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Senior Denver Lee agreed: "It's a different job, rather than baggin' groceries or burgers:' Lee has always enjoyed music which may account for his interest in working for the station. "There's an art to it. It's embarrassing when you mess up. Sometimes it's hard to think up stuff to say, etc.;' Lee said. Gregory Smith - Madisonville, KY. Radio-television . Heid i Lyn Smith - New Braunfels, TX . Elementary education . Shanti b; Campaigns - Switzerland: HUF; May Fete attendant; Petit Jean staff; Pi Kappa Delta; TECH . Hugh Scott Smith - Ft. Smith, AR . Accounting. Kappa Sigma Kappa; Barristers; Campaigns - Italy; Sophomore class president; Ka Re Ta beau; College Republicans; Pi Gamma Psi . Jeffrey Paul Smith - Griffin , GA . Computer info rmation systems. Beta Phi Kappa, Secretary, Vicepresident , President; Chi Lambda Chi beau; Data Processing Management Associaiton; TV-12; Academic Computer Center, system operator. Julie Elizabeth Smith - Jackson , TN. Nursing. Transfer from Freed-Hardeman College; Regina; Campaigns - Panama; Campus Ministry; Chorale ; HSNA, vice-president; Spring Sing Hostess; VISA . Michael Scott Smith - Wallingford , CT. Computer science. Pamela Renee Smith - Memphis, TN. Dietetics. Phillip Shawn Smith - Torrance, CA . Marketing. Tina Marie Smith - Buffalo, NY. Social work. Paige Ellen Staggs - Creve Coeur, MO. Office systems. Ko Jo Kai , Vice-president; American Studies; Chorale; Dean's List; Marketing Club, president, programming, treasurer; Phi Beta Lambda . Sharon Alicia Starling - Tupelo, MS. Communication disorders. Ju Go Ju; Student Speech and Hearing Association . Faith Allison Starnes - McGehee, AR . Social worl< . Bradley Clark Stephens - St . Charles, MO. Accounting. Transfer from St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley; Campaigns - Northwest, campus leader; Pi Gamma Psi . Lori Almeda Stephens - Indianapol is, IN. Psychology. Bonnie Lee Stevens - Mountain Home, AR. French & Engl ish . Kappa Delta Kappa ; Band, concert, marching, pep; Campaigns - France; Sigma Tau Sigma queen; Dean's List; Resident Assistant. 112 Shades of Seniors Lee, also a radio/T.V major, believes his work with KSER is a good experience. "Since so many of my classes have been theory, it gives me more of a taste of what it's like on the other side:' Senior Andy Pearce said, "It's definitely a good experience:' He feels that school has stopped all emphasis on radio, ''KSER offers students a good experience to learn:' About his job, Pearce commented, "It's not theory, it's hands-on practice:' Because KSER is a small station, anchormen have the opportunity to become involved in other tasks as well. The job does come with much pressure. Pearce explained the spontaneity of life at a radio station. "You don't know from day to day what's going to happen:' Kevin White, also a senior, works an average of 25 hours a week. He said the time involved is the roughest thing about the job. White believes working at KSER provided him with a good idea of what is involved with his major, which is radio/T.V. as well. White said: "There's always room for improvement. It's a challenge to keep getting better:' . - Karen Reynolds
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