Dr. Joe. • • Dr. foe serves as a positive influence ot one of his achievements really matters. The facts that he entered colleg~ at only fifteen years of age, ·graduated from Harding College with a B.A. in math and a B.S. in chemistry, edited the Bison two years and the Petit Jean one year, lettered in collegiate basketball and track, received his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Louisiana State University by the time he was 23, those do not really matter. Even his activities at Harding after his return in 1943 do not really matter. His gradual climb to chairman of physical science to vice president of academics does not really matter. That he sponsored TNT since 1945, does not really count. Even the fact that he sponsored this book, the Petit Jean, for 43 years does not really matter. All of the lives that he influenced in the process of Inducted in a formal way. During induction for Alpha Chi, Steve Powers, a senior from Poteau, Oklahoma, lights a candle. Dr. Joe served as sponsor for Alpha Chi and planned to continue supporting this national honor society even after stepping dawn from the position of adviser for the Petit Jean. - photo by Bill Tripp. those achievements - they really matter. furty-three editors have produced yearbooks for Harding under his supervision. The last 27 have achieved AllAmerican awards. Suzanne Radcliffe, alumna and editor of the 1984 Petit Jean, said, "I think Dr. Joe is absolutely wonderful. He has a great influence on every student that comes in contact with him. He is so consistent. He is genuinely interested in everyone who talks to him; he works literally from sun up to sun down and his attitude shines Christianity:' In the 43 years he has worked at Harding, Dr. Joe has influenced not only students and alumni, he has influenced the faculty and staff. "Dr. Joe has had a tremendous influence for good on the faculty and staff at Harding University by example, encouragement and direction as academic vice president for Harding;' said President Clifton Ganus. "He has had a great influence on all of us at Harding by his academic achievements, his dedication to Harding, his humble spirit and his energy to accomplish his task set before him:' Petit Jean staffs over the years would like to thank you, Dr. Joe, for all the love and support you have shown us in your sponsorship of our books. The office on the second floor of the student center will forever hold fond memories of your stories, your smiles and your sincere love for God. Through you, we have seen the wisdom to persevere through the trying times that have made us stronger people. We sincerely thank you for your positive attitudes and guidance that will help us get through the hard times the rest of our lives. No, the accomplishments do not really matter, but all the lives you have influenced as you worked toward and achieved those goals - they matter. We love you! ~ - Karen Roseberry
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