Shades of Life From bonfires to chapel, life at Harding was everchanging. page 6 Shades of Action From spikes to slam dunks the Bisons pressed forward. page 50 Shades of Faces From coast to coast new faces filled the campus. page 86 Shades of Leaders Our faculty took on new faces and increased degrees. page 158 Shades of Honor From Queens to Who's Who, students were honored socially and academically. page 194 Shades of Interest From music to computer teams, the various interests of students kept Harding alive. page 218 Shades of Friends Friendships were strengthened as club bonds grew. page 248 Shades of Growth From elementary to high school our gTOUJth spiritually and academically became apparent. page 288 I n the tradition of . Harding yearbook staffs past, we present to and for·.. the students, faculty, and staff of Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas, their yearbook... Shades of Change
Denise L. Johnston Editor-in-chief J. David Dearin Assistan t editor Jerry Traughber Head photographer Dr. Joseph Pryor Adviser Jack Shock Assistant adviser 1987 petit Jean Volume 63 Gateway to change. Beyo11d the Hardi11g Ulliversitlj arch lies a world all its oum. A world which expcriellces the ma11y shades of cha11ge with each year. - photo by ferry Traughber. Shades of Change 1
Shades of Change C hanges were inevitable at Harding during the 1986-87 school year. The changes were. not of the same intensity, but rather gradual, from the slightest shade to the deepest shade. Faces and names changed as an influx of freshmen hit Harding campus. To help new students adapt to the Harding lifestyle, Student Impact was implemented for the first time. The campus took on a new look with the many faces as each season folded into another. We patiently dealt with the newness of our cogeneration plant as our first few weeks were filled with many power shortages. Our shades of change intensified as President Clifton Ganus Jr. reigned for his last school year. We prepared the road for Dr. David Burks to take over the realm. Academically the shades of change deepened as we each pursued a higher degree of education. Each department strengthened their curriculum to meet the competitive needs in their respective fields. Many faculty members pursued a higher education and received their doctorates. Our athletic programs kept pace with the continual change of new members. Our Bison spirit was strengthened as we supported our individual teams. Our teams ranked high and made themselves known in the AIC. Individually we all dealt with the daily changes of our lives, whether it was adjusting to college life or adjusting to the life waiting for us after graduation. Although we were each presented with different shades of change, we faced 1987 with confiden~e and th~strength of God's unchanging hand. w - Denise Johnston Editor-in-chief A swingin' hop. Senior Rich Weaver of Altus, OK, puts all he's got into his batting as he hops into the air. Catcher Kevin Nutt, a senior from Lilburn, GA, and umpire Jim Martin, a senior from Vincennes, IN, look on as the softball sails to the outfield. Club softball was a highlighted social event in both the spring and fall. - photo by Jerry Traughber. 2 Shades of Change Aloha! It's time to " Go Hawaiian"· with the Student Association Hawaiian-night at the movies. Senior David Wyatt from Juneau, AK and sophomore June Johnson from Bay City, MI, join in the festivities decked in Hawaiian attire. - photo by Jerry Traughber.
Snip, Snip. Senior Jeff Robinson from Jacksonville, Florida, and sophomore Carol Whistle from Endicott, New York, turn the tedious task of a haircut into a pleasurable moment of sharing time with one another. - photo by John Radcliffe. Meditating Accountant. The shade offered by the trees on the front lawn was a welcome relief from the hot September weather for senior Lonnie Byrd from Geneseo, Illinois. Lonnie took advantage of the pleasant afternoon to study his accounting. - photo by Bill Tripp. Save the Blades. Freshman Monica Bagley from Wrightstown, New Jersey, and junior Janet Jackson from Plymouth, Michigan, Shantih pledges, help protect Harding's front lawn during Silly Day activities. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Soothing Swing Serenity. The Harding swing depicted many characteristics to her students. They were used to find out how many fit on one swing, sharing special times with friends, and to simply relax and enjoy Harding's beautiful campus. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Shades of Change 3
The cafeteria blues. Dr. Clifton Ganus shells out a few dollars for a meal at Heritage Cafeteria. Even a president had to eat in the cafeteria a few times during the year. - photo by ferry Traughber. You are my sunshine. Dr. Clifton Ganus happily autographs freshman Kim Bratcher's Ka Re Ta sun . Bratcher, who is from Searcy, was one of many pledges who strived to get the signature of Dr. Ganus. - photo by ferry Traughber. 4 Dedication Presidential honor Ultimately, everything is subject to the shades of change. For 22 years, Dr. Clifton L. Ganus, Jr. has served as the president of Harding University. Dr. Ganus has played the role of professor, chairman, dean, vice-president, and president - all in the span of 41 years. After all of this time, Dr. Ganus has decided to step down as president of the university. Dr. Ganus has done much to further the work of the church in his years here at Harding. He has been minister and is currently serving as an elder for the College Church congregation. He has been to Italy to see the opening of the villa in Florence for the HUF program. But most of all, he has served as a shining example for Christian living. In 1939, Dr. Ganus first attended Harding University. Here, he met his wife, Louise. Soon after graduatuion in 1943, he was married. "I received my bachelor's degree at 11 AM and lost it at 1 PM when we married!" commented Dr. Ganus. While he attended classes he double majored in history and Bible. From 1943-1945, he preached at the Church of Christ in Charleston, Mississippi. Then he attended Tulane University to receive his M.A. and Ph.D. in history. In 1956, he received a professional diploma in College Administration from Columbia University. Since then, he has served as vice-president and president. Awards are also a part of Dr. Ganus' past. He has received seven George Washington medals for public addresses, the Outstanding Alumnus Award, and the Outstanding Citizen of Searcy Award. He has also been selected for both Whds Who and Outstanding Personalities. He has also traveled to about 50 different countries to do on-the-spot studies of economic, social, and political conditions; to study the influences of communism; and for travel. When Dr. Ganus steps down as president, Harding will be losing a part of herself. Because of his influence on the students and the example his life has shown, the senior class of Harding University is very honored to dedicate the 1987 Petit Jean to Dr. Clifton L. Ganus, Jr.<S) - David Dearin Assistant editor
Announcements, announcements. During chapel, Dr. Clifton Ganus gives a few important messages to the student body. Every Wednesday was reserved for announcements only. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Clapping on to victory. At a faculty softball game, Dr. Clifton Ganus cheers on a staff member. Unknown to many students, Dr. Ganus has an active interest in about any type of sport . - photo by fohn Radcliffe. Dedication 5
At a glance. Sophomores .Dalin Combs, from Stockton, Missouri, and Suz.anne Brosette, from Orange, Taas, enjoy a leisurely afternoon on the front lawn during Spring Sing 1986 weekend. The front lawn served as a safe refuge, especially on busy weekends with many campus visitors. - photo by John Radcliffe. Anchors aweigh. A group of Sub-T 16 and Ko Jo Kai members run through their on-stage songs for Spring Sing 1986. Practices were a vital part ofa successful Spring Sing show. - photo by John Radcliffe. 6 Shades of Life
- "Student life at Harding University basically depends on the individual; what you put into it is what you get out." - Errica Walker Summertime snack. Dressed as a watermelon, Nathan Yoder, a sophomore Chi Sigma Alpha pledge from Flint, Michigan, greets people as they leave the Benson Auditorium from chapel. yoder was one ofmany pledges dressed as food on Silly Day during Pledge Week. - photo by ferry Traughber. ife at Harding can be full of changes as each week draws to a close. One week may be brimming over with club activities and sporting events, while the next involve total committment to classwork and studies. Other changes come about on a yearly basis. Best friends graduate, and new friends are met at such places as club softball games in the fall or on the front lawn on a lazy Sunday afternoon of pseudostudy. Sometimes, the shades of change are remarkably obvious, but however the changes come, they help us grow academicaly, mentally, and most importantly, spiritually. - David Dearin Assistant editor Shades .. of Life 1 Shades of Life 7
8 Student Impact
Student Impact ... Student Impact hits Harding's campus e arrived with excitement, determination, and yes, even a little apprehension. The beginning of the first student endeavor that Harding had ever sponsored was at hand. Its name? Student Impact. The idea for organizing Student ~mpact on Harding's campus originated in the minds of Alice Mankin, a senior public relations major from Nashville, Tennessee, and Deans Mary Beth Downing and Eddie Campbell in the summer of 1985. On August 20, 1986, it was time for the planned project to become real people rather than mere names on paper. Student Impact was co-directed by Mankin and Lori Bailey, a senior from Searcy. A selected steering committee planned activities and group sessions for the week as well as taking care of financial problems that arose during the session. The impact leaders were comprised of more than We need energy. An energy group meets on the front lawn to touch base with each other. Energy groups helped the freshmen mingle and make new friends. Some of those friends will last a lifetime. - photo by Brad Watson. 150 upperclassmen who sacrificed the last few weeks of their summer to help the incoming freshmen feel at home and avoid mistakes that had been experienced by the leaders when they first arrived at Harding. The nucleus of the week was spent in clusters of people called energy groups. These groups were made up of 12-15 students that met twice daily. The main purpose of the energy group was to provide a need of identity and belongingness. The smaller groups made the topics easily discussed and gave an openess that might have taken weeks to develop without Student Impact. The Student Life Committee was responsible for the activities throughout the week. The committee planned mixers, movies, games, cheer competitions, concerts, and much more to entertain both new and old students alike. The last night of Student Impact began with a "reservation only" dinner in the American Heritage Cafeteria. The new students were escorted to the line and their trays were carried as a special service. After dinner, the closing ceremony was held in the auditorium of the Administration Building. Jim Bill Mclnteer, minister of the West End Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee, was the guest speaker. He encouraged the new students to be the best that they could be while they were here at Harding. The night ended with an emotional air when the upperclassmen lit candles and then passed them throughout the students as they sang songs together. Student Impact was a first for Harding University, but the success was only one in a long list of many. The positive influence could still be seen throughout the campus. It's. over ... but only for a year!+ - Amy Fisher The brains and the brawn. Co-directors Lori Bailey, a senior from Searcy, Arkansas, and Alice Mankin, a graduate from Nashville, Tennessee, discuss plans for the commencement of the Student Impact Retreat with Jim Martin, a senior from Vincennes, Tennessee. Although Mankin had already graduated, she came back to see the final product in progress. - photo by Bill Tripp. Student Impact 9
10 Student Impact
Student Impact ... A freshman relives Student Impact fun ear Diary, (Friday) This has been a very bizarre day; it, of course, was my first day of college! I arrived this morning; my car loaded with everything I own. Before dad turned the car off, strange people in white tee-shirts were washing our windows! I went inside Cathcart (my new home) and got a key to my room; when I got back, there were at least 100 people, arms piled high with my belongings staring at me. In a blink they had everything in my room and were attacking another unsuspecting arrival. We were divided into something called energy groups and talked about getting to know each other. Do I want to get to know some of these people? I'll give it a shot! Dear Diary, (Saturday) I had to get up before 11:00 today! Am I going to like this college concept? I think I'm going to need a very loud alarm clock! Today is looking up remarkably. This morning we chatted about meeting people and how to go about it. I used my new knowledge on the best looking guy I have ever seen; guess what? It works! We played games and had a blast! My favorite part was getting to sit on that cute boy's lap when we made a human circle and sat on each other! Tonight we watched the faculty prove they had talent. Are these people really going to teach me? Dear Diary, (Sunday) In our energy group we talked about social clubs; there are too many to choose from. Which one should I choose? Oops! I was just informed, they choose me! There was a cheer competition tonight in the New Gym! It would have been fine except for one thing. I was one of the "cheerers:' I cannot believe I was in front of 160 people yelling "Pork chops, pork chops, Drenched to the bone. Rachel Gregg, a sophomore from Cambridge, Ohio, and Tracy Weldy, a freshman from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, [(?el the after effects of the water fight . No one even noticed it had started raining halfway through the contest! - photo by Brad Watson . greasy, greasy, we beat your group easy, easy!" Oh, well, that's the fun part of being a freshman! Dear Diary, (Monday) Today we had something they called "War Games:' We split up in two groups and shot ammunition of water balloons at the other side. There was also hand-to-hand combat in which we went at each other with water guns! It was fun! I don't think anyone even noticed that it was pouring! Dear Diary, (Tuesday) It is 8:00 a.m. and I am up! That in itself is remarkable, but I played games that required physical activity! In our energy group today we played cards and ate brownies and ice cream. It was fun! We have the funniest people in our group! Tonight we had the closing ceremonies; it was emotional. I hope the rest of the year is this fun!~ - Amy Fisher He's just overall mean. With a menacing eye, Willie Ford, a freshman from Rogers, Arkansas, threatens to squirt freshman Desiree Pz'.llay, from Jacksonville, Arkansas. The water fight was definitely one of the highlights of Student Impact . - photo by Brad Watson. Don't move a muscle. Samantha White, a freshman from The Woodlands, Texas, packs a mean pistol in a real threatening color - pink! The water fight served as a great ice-breaker for meeting new people. - photo by Brad Watson. Student Impact 11
Spring Sing... Werewolves claw their way to the top osts and hostesses Mark Brown, Paul Lockhart, Lori Bailey, and Lau-~ ra White opened Spring Sing 1986 by singing, "In the Morning of My Life:' This got the show off the ground._ After literally months of preparatory practices and work, Spring Sing 1986 had finally begun. Soon after the first number, clubs began to give their own performances. Kappa Delta Kappa, Sigma Tau Sigma, and Chi Lambda Chi carried a theme of a jungle tribe while Galaxy and Ju Go Ju pretended to be members of the Harding Security. Next, King's Men, OEGE and Chi Alpha Rho hit the field as two rival baseball teams. Following their show, Gata and Alpha Tau Epsilon brought us back in time with a USO theme while Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina went through some bizarre changes to become werewolves. Kappa Kappa 12 Spring Sing Kappa and Kappa Sigma Kappa followed with a theme of train conductors. Setting sail for our country, Sub-T 16 and Ko Jo Kai dressed as sailors. Kappa Tau Omega, Kirei Na Ai, Omega Phi, and Tri Sigma Delta all combined to portray every tooth's nightmare, plaque, while Shantih and Ka Re Ta dedicated their show to a popular soft drink. The results of the competition are as follows: Participation 1. Kappa Delta Kappa, Sigma Tau Sigma, and Chi Lambda Chi: "Swinging Singles" 2. Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina: "Howl, Howl, the Gang's All Hair" 3. Sub-T 16 and Ko Jo Kai : ''Anchors Aweigh" Costumes 1. Sub-T 16 and Ko Jo Kai: ''Anchors Aweigh" · 2. Kappa Kappa Kappa and Kappa Sigma Kappa: "Working Up a Steam" 3. Kappa Tau Omega, Kirei Na Ai, Omega Phi, and Tri Sigma Delta: ''The Power of Plaque" Music 1. Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina : "Howl, Howl, the Gang's All Hair" 2. Sub-T 16 and Ko Jo Kai: "Anchors Aweigh" 3. Kappa Tau Omega, Kirei Na Ai, Omega Phi, and Tri Sigma Delta: "The Power of Plaque" Choreography 1. Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina: "Howl, Howl, the Gang's All Hair" 2. Kappa Tau Omega, Kirei Na Ai, Omega Phi, and Tri Sigma Delta: "The Power of Plaque" 3. Sub-T 16 and Ko Jo Kai: ''Anchors Aweigh" Theme 1. Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina : "Howl, Howl, the Gang's All Hair" 2. Kappa Tau Omega, Kirei Na Ai, Omega Phi, and Tri Sigma Delta: ''The Power of Plaque" 3. Shantih and Ka Re Ta: "Which Coke is It?" Overall Sweepstakes 1. Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina: "Howl, Howl, the Gang's All Hair" 2. Sub-T 16 and Ko Jo Kai: ''Anchors Aweigh" 3. Kappa Tau Omega, Kirei Na Ai, Omega Phi, and Tri Sigma Delta: "The Power of Plaque" 4. Kappa Kappa Kappa and Kappa Sigma Kappa: "Working Up a Steam" 5. Shantih and Ka Re Ta: "Which Coke is It?"<ffffIJ> - David Dearin Getting down. King's Men member Bobby Knight and OEGE member Arlene Sipe jam during their show, "In the Big-Inning." Knight, a sophomore from Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Sipe, a senior from Newburyport, Massachusetts, both served as Spring Sing directors for their social clubs. - photo by John Radcliffe.
1, 2, 3, ... Dip! wri Black, a junior from Pottstawn, Pennsylvania, puts a lot of faith in her husband, David, a senior from West Memphis. They represented Sigma Tau Sigma and Kappa Delta Kappa in the shcrw entitled, "Swinging Singles." - photo by John Radcliffe. Ahoy, mate! Kevin Roberson, a senior from Bedford, Texas, performs movements in the front line for Sub-T 16 and Ko Jo Kai's shcrw, ''Anchors Aweigh.'' Sub-T 16 and Ko Jo Kai placed second in the overall sweepstakes while grabbing first place in the costume category for their fl.ashy blue sailor suits. - photo by John Radcliffe. Spring Sing 13
Pledge Week... Pledges humiliate themselves to belong hat a wild pledge attempting to join a W and wacky club. The club members were week! Fresh- not suppose to tell the pledges men were ad- to do things; however, the vised by members heavily advised the u pperclass- pledges take their vote into acmen during · count and definitely follow pledge week to let their hair their suggestions. down. "This is your excuse to The highlight of pledge be as crazy as you want to be week was, of course, Silly Day. and get away with it;' encour- The pledges went absolutely aged one senior to a freshman crazy! They were ready and friend. Amazingly enough, willing to do anything and the "thing to do;' if you everything they were pledged wanted to be "with it;' was to to do, hoping it would help brown-nose as many people them in their club endeavors. as possible within an extreme- Like hungry little wolves,they ly small amount of time. This kept coming back to their was carried out in various and pledge masters and mistresses sundry ways, such as: carry- for more. It became a mentaling an endless amount of trays ly draining experience for the up to the conveyor belt in the old club members whose creHeritage Cafeteria; washing ativity level was nil, and even filthy cars and trucks belong- for those who normally flowing to the pledge week ed with endless wit. By the superiors; and, being a caddy end of the day, the new for an afternoon game of golf. recruits were pledged to take ·These were only a few of the naps, showers, go study, or sly, manipulative techniques simply to just go away! The of the pledges. Stu?ent Cente~ and the This semester the clubs Hentage Cafetena were the were told to slacken up with central locations of the the demands placed on a somewhat interesting characters roaming the campus on Silly Day. By 4:00, however, these places were basically deserted. They were on to even more exciting and beneficial events, such as a joust on the front lawn, mudpit wrestling, or a beauty pageant involving the most hideous creatures to ever walk the face of this earth. Inductions were the icing on the cake, so to speak. There were some very meaningful, sentimental ceremonies held by the women's clubs to accept the new members into their respective clubs. The men basically buddied up. The pledges seemed to drop all their built up anxieties in a matter of moments when their tension was released at their acceptance into the clubs. At this time they realized how much pledge week had truly benefitted them. Their requirements for notorious pledge books were designed only to bring them closer to one another and familiarize them with the club members. - Cathy Spivey Born to choreograph. Titans pledges Kerry Jenkins, a freshman from Paragould, Arkansas, Scott Adair, a freshman from Phoenix, Arizona, David Richardson, a senior from Pontiac, Michigan, David McRoberts, a freshman from Sherwood, Arkansas, and David DePew, a freshman from Kettering, Ohio, all dance their way to the ground in front of the front wall. Most clubs had their pledges meet at early hours on the front wall on Silly Day. - photo by ferry Traughber. 14 Pledge Week
To sail the seven seas. Sophomore Sha1111011 Morris, from Tutwiler, Mississippi, directs Amy Cook, a sophomore from Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Rebecca Hubbard, a freshman from Houston, Texas, to see the most scenic aspects of the Lilypool - photo by Jerry Traughber. A male in a roundabout way. Eric Kimberlin, ti freshman from Antlers, Oklahoma, dresses in drag for Silly Day. Kimberlin pledged King's Men. All King's Men pledges wore firehats to show that they were on fire for the Lord. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Baby face. TNT pledge John Burke waits for commands from his pledgemaster on Silly Day. Burke, a freshman from Mobile, Alabama, was nicknamed "/abba" during Pledge Week. All TNT pledges had to make and wear dynamite sticks on their heads on Thursday and Friday of Pledge Week. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Pledge Week 15
Entertainment ... Entertainers give their all for students . ntertainment ... Harding students have always enjoyed variety and this year 's entertainment had a little in store for every taste. From musical performances which left the audience reelin' and rockin' to feats of magic leaving the crowd in awe, this year's selection was truly in line with Harding's tradition of excellence. Topping off the year were the highly-acclaimed \Yynonna and Naomi Judd. Together the mother/daughter duo stole the hearts of the capacity crowd which showed up for the long-awaited musical festival. Although the group was primarily country and western, the rendition of their six #1 chart-busters may have made converts of the highly pop crowd. The crowd sympathized with Naomi as she described the feelings of torment in "Change of Heart;' her afterthoughts of an extra-marital affair which she was involved in. Also, tears flowed in Wynonna's favorite number "Grandpa" which reflected her deep love for her deceased grandfather. Suddenly, the pace quickened, hearts leaped and the Judds took the stage with a storm. Their biggest hit, "Have Mercy;' gave the show a well-deserved dramatic ending and left the audience singing long after all was over. When illusionist Lee Grabel took the watch of a wry observer and crushed it into irreparable pieces a cloud of wonder and amazement took hold of the audience. Yet, true to his self{roclaimed title, the "Dean o American Magicians" was able to cause the watch to reappear unscratched. Magic? Illusion? Whatever it was it served to keep students on the edge of their chairs for the duration of the performance as Grabel, assisted by his wife Helene, brought out his bag of tricks for an evening of mystery and intrigue. Kathy Mattea, a relatively new face in the music world was introduced to Harding in the fall as she performed her first Harding concert. She was by no means a conventional performer. Adorned in necklength earrings and a taffeta waistcoat, she brought with her a class of sound which truly established her position in the music industry and in the minds of the audience as well. Her voice echoed fond remembrances of Joan Baez to many as she projected her harsh, liberal sentiments of pain and lost love. Her music was greatly admired and left no doubt that she would be back for a future performance. The year was truly an entertaining one. Besides the regular weekend Benson flicks, the Harding populace enjoyed a year of strong musical genius. It was just another in a long line of excellent years for student entertainment not soon to be forgotten~ - Bill Everett Sing it. During her concert for Harding, Kathy Mattea plays her guitar and sings a melody. Although size was not well recognized as a big name entertainer, Mattea 's concert did attract those people who enjoy folk songs. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Hoop trick. Brent Abney, a junior from Fairview, North Carolina, helps to assist the magician Lee Grabel. Grabel was known as the "Dean of American Magicians." Grabel performed such tricks as simple card tricks to smashing a pocketwatch and fixing it with magic. - photo by ferry Traughber. Entertainment 17
18 Homecoming
Homecoming... Weekend proves to be full of activities ireworks lit r up the sky while ashes from a blazing fire floated upwards. Crowds of people stood clapping and cheering near Alumni Field. The weekend of Homecoming 1986 had officially begun with the Bison Bonfire. The next two days were ·filled with activities which kept students and alumni buzzing around. Royal festivities began in chapel Friday. The student body was presented their Homecoming Queen, Miss Kim Griffin, a junior from Searcy. Miss Zeni Temtemie, a sophomore from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Miss Amy Griggs, a sophomore from Terre Haute, Indiana, were the two other candidates. A special Black and Gold banquet was held for alumni, to present the Distinguished Alumnus award. As the rain poured down heavily on the roof of the Benson, Annie hoped the "sun would come out tomorrow;' as the Bisons faced the SAU Muleriders Saturday afternoon. The Bisons trudged down the muddy field fighting until the very end. The Muleriders came back in the last seven seconds to win the game 14-10. Saturday began early and ended late. The morning hours were filled with social club reunions. Floods of alumni invaded the American Studies building looking for their respective clubs. They were treated to anything from donuts and orange juice to brunch. They were able to review old scrapbooks and meet the "new" members. Although the clubs had changed throughout the years, a commonality was shared when the club songs were sung. Class reunions were held in various locations around town . The class of 1936 celebrated their SOth anniversary with sixteen in attendance. The various special interest groups also held reunions. Those were some of the highlights of Homecoming 1986. But, the weekend was not made for those activities exclusively; it was made so that all those who have made Harding their home in previous years could come back and renew old friendships and relive past experiences. Although distance and time have kept many friends apart, coming "home" was something enjoyed by all. <(? - Denise Johnston The final seconds. During the last seven seconds of the Homecoming game, sophomore Terry Albright, from Webster, Texas, watches the game slip through the fingers of the Bisons. The SAU Muleriders pulled ahead in the game by completing a pass in the final seconds of the match. The final score was 14-10. - photo by Danny Meeks. Burning up a storm. On the Thursday prior to Homecoming Weekend, the Bison Bonfire burns near Alumni Field. Fireworks were set off to inspire the Bisons to win. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Homecoming 19
Annie... Optimistic redhead captivates audience 20 Annie he was just an elevenyear-old redhead from an orphanage in depression~- era New York City. Yet, this street-kid managed to capture the hearts of three nearcapaci ty crowds in the Homecoming musical production, '~nnie:' Annie was left on the doorstep of the New York Municipal Orphanage with nothing more than a note from her parents and a silver locket tied around her neck. After an ill-fated escape attempt, Annie was taken into the home of Wall Street tycoon and billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, Warbucks was charmed by the innocent foundling and went on the New York radio circuit with a $50,000 reward for the return of Annie's natural parents. Thousands of New Yorkers posed as Annie's parents and the discovery was made that Annie's real parents were deceased. But all ended well when "Daddy" Warbucks decided to adopt Annie who had many happy tomorrows. Alice Gill, who played Annie, spent over six months preparing for the title role. The show featured a first for Harding, a cast of 32 "orphans:' Directed by Jan Miller, these children stole the show. In the eyes of members of the audience, they added an unprecedented warmth and flavor to the show with their song, dance, laughter, and tears. Robin Miller directed the production and considered it one of the smoothest running shows Harding had ever staged. Miller was assisted by Dr. Arthur Shearin, who directed the orchestra, Jan Miller, who worked with the kids, and Morris Ellis. Robert Ritter, a sophomore from Bonner Springs, Kansas, played the role of "Daddy" Warbucks. Ritter decided to add realism to his part by having his head shaved to fit the cartoon image of Warbucks. "It took me all summer to decide whether or not I'd shave my head or not. I was in a very beneficient mood one day and said ~h, why not?' " Ritter said. Music played a key role in the emotion of '~nnie" and the orchestra, under the direction of Shearin, helped make the show a success in many ways. The orchestra accompanied Gill and others in some numbers while providing music between acts and scenes as well. "This was one of the best orchestras we've had for a musical;' Shearin said. The show demonstrated the enthusiasm and talent of the Harding students who rendered exceptional performances all three shows. "I was very pleased;' Miller concluded. "It went off without a hitch:' <@; - Bill Everett Christmas bundles of joy. Three of Oliver Warbucks' servants (portrayed by Shelley Privett, a sophomore from Downer's Grove, Illinois, Shelli Miller, a sophomore from Springfield, Missouri, and Dawn Helm, a sophomore from Memphis, Tennessee) get all "wrapped up" in the Christmas spirit. - photo by Jerry Traughber.
Arf! Annie (portrayed by Alice Gill, a sophomore from Allensville, Kentucky) clutches the nape of Sandy (portrayed by Heitchi Graber). Annie and Sandy had something in common; they were both out on the street alone. - photo by ferry Traughber. Easy street. Lily St. Regis, Rooster Hannigan, and Miss Hannigan (portrayed by sophomore Susan Arnette, from Salinas, California, Jim Bob Atkinson, a sophomore from Conroe, Texas, and Susan Owens, a senior from Fayetteville, New York) dream about swindling Oliver Warbucks out of $50,000 and maving up to where the living is easy. - photo by ferry Traughber. Annie 21
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
An example for all. While on the yearly trip to Petit Jean Mountain with the yearbook staff, Dr. Joseph Pryor poses as a wild driver. Affectionately called ''Dr. Joe' ' by students, he will be sorely missed as adviser of the Petit Jean. - photo by Jerry Traughber. The overseer. Dr. Joseph Pryor casts an eye <YVer the view from Petit Jean Mountain, to see as far as the eye can see. Dr. foe was also considered the averseer of the Pr!tit Jean for 43 years. After he steps down as adviser, Mr. Jack Shock will take aver as faculty adviser. - photo by Jon Corpuz.
. 24 Front Lawn
Front Lawn... Student gives in to lazyafternoon antics unday morning - 11:30 - Today was such a gorgeous day. I did not think I could waste it watching yet another afternoon of ICW wrestling or Dallas football on television. So I decided to venture out into the patch of flora known as the front lawn. Armed with my trusty quilt and portable radio, off I went. 11:42 - After I settled into my patch of grass and tuned the radio to the local light rock station, I started to delve into Wuthering Heights. Right as it was getting really good, a frisbee landed on my head. Looking up, I noticed a group of the finest examples of the male species standing there, looking sheepish. I smiled, quite graciously, and flipped their possession back to them. I cannot live with this, I thought, so I moved. 12:11- What a perfect day! The sun was shining, the temperature was hovering at about 75, and my book was getting really good. I wondered if it was assigned in English 104, but then I figured I answered that when I said it was good. 12:34 - The multitudes from late church passed by me giving me "Did you attend services this morning, pagan?" looks. I just smiled smugly in the knowledge that I heard all of Mike Cope's jokes at 8: 15 when they were really funny. But this was such a beautiful day .even their doubtful, inquisitive looks could not phase me from enjoying this. 1: 31 I was being distracted, quite unpleasantly, I might add, by the actions of the couple on the quilt next to me. Previously, they were just studying but now it was, well, just so lovey dovey. I kept clearing my throat and sending Jimmy Allen glances their way hoping to promote Ba.re necessities. Juniors Anita Kerr, and Susan Deslauriers, from Holyoke, Colorado, and Karen Reynolds, a junior from Batesville, Arkansas, carry all of the items necessary for a productive study session - blankets and pillows. A study session on the lawn usually turned out to_ be a rest for a weary soul's eyes. - photo by Hernan Riverol. some sort of other activity they could participate in that would be less offensive to me, without seeming like Jane Holler-Than-Thou, but to no avail. 2:05 - It seems that everything I had tried to do on the front lawn had been in some way distracted. From frisbee players with overactive aims to couples with early spring fever, to late churchgoers with overactive righteous indignation, my afternoon had turned into quite an aggravation. So why was I still there? Because only here could I be surrounded with the traditions and memories that were truly Harding. Because of all the places on campus it was the most beautiful. And, despite the distractions, it being the center of this campus, it helped me to focus more on the center of my life through its beauty and p~ace. _And that I can live with. <@> - Lisa Thompson Benched. On a busy day, seniors Dave Finley, from Lowell, Ohio, and Debbie Raley, from Frederick, Maryland, take out a few moments to catch up with each other's lives. People used the bench in the middle of the front lawn only when all of the swings were full. - photo by Santos Castro. Path play. Sophomore Bill Everett, from Conroe, Texas, and Phillip Tucker, a freshman from Nashville, Tennessee, pass the time away by goofing off near the brick path. This path successfully divided the front lawn into two sections: one for frisbee and touch football, and the other for study and sleep. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Front Lawn 25
26 Softball
Softball ... Softball scholar. To conseroe time, sophomore Rhonda Lanier, from Houston, Texas, watches a softball game while trying to identify pressed leaves for her Science in the Elementary class. Students often rationalized and used that time for study. - photo by Santos Castro. Sluggers bring friends together for fun oftball fever was quickly caught by the Harding student body. No longer than it took to unpack the beloved leather mitt were softball lovers out practicing. Softball games began the first week of the semester and offered a vast amount of opportunities for all concerned. True, for the sports fanatic, it was perfect for showing off their expertise in throwing, catching, and hitting a softball. Those who were truly serious about the sport donned their batting gloves, bandana, and the ever-loved baseball pants. Hours were spent trying to perfect the "slide" into home. They figured that a little dirt would prove to all that they were good at what they did. The fanatic anxiously awaited the opening of the softball season all summer. Not only was the sport fanatic excited about the season, but also the avid fans. Girls constantly surrounded the intramural board to find out when their favorite team played. They then scheduled their evenings around that game. More than once the whole evening was reserved for softball spectating. Who needs to study anyway? For many girls, it wasn't just the absolute love for softball that drew them to these dirt diamonds, but the love for those figures which occupied the many positions on the field. After all, hayrides were only a month and a half away! Can you say "social scene?" The bleachers became a Harding hot spot. They were often the place to visit with old and new friends. It offered the perfect opportunity to inconspicuously "scope" for that weekend date. The bleachers were also a place to bring some light studying to rationalize staying at the ballpark all evening. The games sometimes needFans in the stands. A semi-excited group of students obseroe a softball game between innings . Softball games seroed as entertainment, but they were mostly known for the social contact that students enjoyed. - photo by Santos Castro. ed a little pepping up, which was the job of Mr. Beck's intramural assistants. Remarks and play-by-plays were often heard; could it be a revised version of the David Letterman Show? Although softball was not the only highlighted club sport, it did start the semester off right. Softball games gave students the opportunity to build club spirit by supporting each other. They brought about new friends and added another realm to entertainment offered in Searcy. Where else could you laugh with friends, scope, watch people make spectacles of themselves and enjoy a good game of softball? When the next softball season creeps up be sure and catch the fever; you'll be glad you did. . . ~ Demse Johnston Elation. While rounding the bases, Roger ' Imoto, a sophomore from Roselle, Illinois, exuberantly shows his enthusiasm for the home run that was just hit. Imoto played for his social club, Alpha Gamma Omega. - photo by Heman Rivero[. Baseplayer. John Hatvany, a junior from Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, plays in the infield for Alpha Gamma Omega. Competition was fierce among small and large clubs alike. - photo by Heman Rivero[. Softball 27
Role Reversal ... ._,,., ____________________________________________ Women need to take initiative in dating emember, Cathy, young ladies don't call boys!" Mother sweetly, but firmly, suggested from the next room. As I replaced the receiver, I decided right then and there that my mother either had x-ray vision or bionic ears. Like many women on Harding's campus, I was raised to be the prey, not the hunter. This factor made it very awkward to me when I first asked a guy to my club Christmas party, two years ago. I must have turned ninety shades of red by the time I gathered up enough courage to blurt out, "I need to talk to you:' When he said, "OK, what?" I totally forgot what I had planned to say, so there I was, the idiot (or so I felt), in all my flaming glory. Just for What a catch! During a Kappa Tau Omega mixer, queen Courtney Cheyne, a sophomore from Granbury, Texas, literally picks up junior Rick Frazier, from Lathrop, Missouri. Sometimes, Harding women were so frustrated with dating that they actually felt like they had to pick up a man to date. - photo by Bill Tripp. 28 Role Reversal the record, the young man did escort me, and I truly enjoyed the evening. Since then, I have somewhat adjusted to the more-than-occasional opportunities for role reversal. There were such events as Pledge Week, the fall hayride, the spring banquet for my club, and Sadie Hawkins Weekend. I think most of the Harding women spend belabored hours trying to decide what man to ask to which event. This is, by no means, an easy task. The various options have their pros and cons. For example, if you ask a friend, there is always the possibility that he will think that you "like" him. On the other hand, you could really risk it and ask the "man of your dreams:' Then again, you could go the safe route and ask a "buddy;' being assured of a wonderful evening. When it comes down to the wire and a woman is at her rope's end, what else can she do but take physical attributes into account? It is then, and only then, that the man's natural photogenic ability becomes the deciding factor. ~ The peculiar thing about Harding seems to be the actual role reversal when it comes to dating. As a matter of fact, the men don't even worry their heads over who to date, because the women do it themselves. For example, one sophomore guy went to seven hayrides in one semester. His nickname became "Mr. Hay:' Also, a senior transfer acknowledged to me, with a humble spirit, that he had been "asked out" by three different women in two consecutive days. Well, bless his heart; what a terrible thing to have to deal with.~ - Cathy Spivey --"'-
Never let him go. Cheryl Younger, a junior from Chester, Pennsylvania, gmbs an unsuspecting male after a Lilypool Deva. Hugs were often shared among friends and dating couples. - photo by Bill Tripp. Quality time. Junior Jeff Slater, a senior from Royal Oak, Michigan, and sophomore Jill Kinser, from Middletown, Ohio, spend time together in Sears lounge. Couples often spent time in the lounges of the women's dormitories. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Role Reversal 29
Chapel Funnies. • • I · ·--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Student has memories ofchapel hilarity F or two years, I have seen a lot of things go on that characterize Harding: Spring Sing, swing dates, and even a wedding or two. There is one thing, however, that does characterize Harding that a lot of students take for granted. That, of course, is chapel. Many times, I take a rushed view of chapel. (Of course, sleeping until 8:45 and then running to the Benson doesn't help much.) However, I am perceptive enough to notice four different divisions of that special time between 9:00 and 9:35. They are the announcements, the devotional, the chapel program, and the dismissal. Announcements stick out most in my mind. It seems that some of the most memorable mistakes happen then. Who could forget Dr. Clifton Ganus mispronouncing Buckaroo Bonzai? Or nachos? Announcements could also be quite inventive and full of puns. When Pat Rice, director of nursing, gave her calming speech about the lice problem this year, she said, "The situation is just a nit-picking thing. We've got to hit it head-on:' This year, Dr. Joseph Pryor offered his knowledge on how to open a student directory while Dr. Jimmy Carr promptly showed us how to close it. I can also 30 Chapel Funnies remember how surprised Dr. Ganus was when he said, "Can you believe we only had those two announcements this morning? Now I have to stall for 15 minutes for them to check roll:' (But you wouldn't remember that if you left early for Thanksgiving break this year.) The devotional periods, for me, are what chapel is really all about. Although Christians always talk about the traditional two songs and a prayer, there were a few songleaders who were daring enough to lead three songs, or heaven forbid, have the students stand up during the songs. There were also a few songleaders who got a bit more enthusiastic with their songleading than others, but at least the songs were led from the heart and weren't sung at a snail's pace. Chapel programs were always varied. I slept through everything from senior speakers to slide shows. But there were a few that did keep my interest. One in particular was done this year by Dr. Jim Henderson.Heperlormed'~ Harding ChaperProgram'' by beginning with various comical announcements. Here are a few: "If you are a graduating senior, there are only 185 inore shopping days left:' "The Lilypool Devo will be held this Thursday night at the New Swi.mmit:ig Pool. Guys will meet from 8:00-9:00, girls, from 9:00-10:00:' "Ted Altman wants all members of the Smokey Club to meet down front after chapel. He wants to hold a short meeting to be sure you know how not to clap and whistle in the woods:' "Dr. Altman: The book you ordered, How To Be Funny, is in. You can read it as soon as Dr. McI<elvain is done with it:' "Harding is opening up a new campus. We are proud to announce Harding University at Heber - HUH. It will only be open during the spring and summer sessions:' Other chapel programs helped us get to know our athletic teams better. The basketball players shot free throws, the golf team drove balls into the balcony, and the tennis team, well, uh, got what they deserved. Dr. Ganus dismissed us in many ways. With a shake of an uplifted hand or a wink and a smile, he let us know that he wanted us to have a good day. On his more patriotic days, we were dismissed with the Pledge of Allegiance. To my dying day, I will never forget his version of the pledge: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which ·it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, wit 1 h libe~ andJ~s~~e for all. We re adJourne . ~ - David Dearin A rather familiar name. Steel letters adorn the auditorium on campus which was named after one of the current members of the Board of Trustees who was aJanner president of Harding. The Benson Auditorium was the largest seated auditorium in the state. - photo by Jerry Traughber.
Progression. Two students show us the proper way of falling asleep during chapel. Above: Wade Gillespie, a junior from Bluff Durban, South Africa, gently rests his head on his fist. Below: A student shows us the R.E.M. stages of chapel snoozing. Although sleeping was not condoned °h'd the faculty, it was frequently committed by students who had already used up their ten chapel skips due to oversleeping. - photos by Bill Tripp. Chapel Funnies 31
32 Power Plant
Power Plant ... Power plant sheds new light on campus uly 1986 marked the beginning of operation for Harding University's own Cogeneration Plant . This new system of energy benefited Harding in several ways. Energy costs were expected to be cut by an estimated $180,000 per year and the .energy produced by the plant was used for the University campus while the remaining power was being sold to Arkansas Power and Light Company. The plant ran on natural gas which powered the five main engines. There were also two back-up engines located across the street. These engines also produced steam which had been harnessed to air condition and heat the buildings on campus. Before the plant went under construction there were several alternative, cost cutting systems considered, such as wood-chip or garbage burning. According to Lott R. Tucker, Jr., vice president for finance, Harding chose cogeneration "because of its relatively simple operation and cost effectiveness:' Construction began in October, 1985. Within a quick seven months the plant was completed. The estimated cost of the plant was initially set at $1.9 million. However, the new Cogeneration Plant did not operate smoothly. It had some problems initially. During the spring semester of 1986 construction of the plant required numerous areas of campus to be dug up. This was a major inconvenience for students and faculty alike. Construction crews tore up parking lots and sidewalks, leaving unpassable trenches for students to conquer. Students were often awoken early on Saturday mornings to the sounds of drilling outside their dorm windows, but complaints did not stop there. Once the plant became operational there was a problem with recurring power failures. Plant manager Jerry Freyermerth partly contributed the blackouts as being caused by faults in one of the four sectionalizers. These sectionalizers were used to regulate the flow of electricity to particular buildings and, according to Freyermerth, when one fails it causes a sectionalizer to open and temporarily block out electricity. Tucker feels optimistic about the financial position of the plant although there were some unexpected, added costs. Currently there are no cost figures available. "We expected to have the system perfected over the summer;' said Tucker. "Right now it's just a matter of getting all the bugs out:' It was easy to see that the advantages far outweighed the disadvantages to having the Co-generation Plant. Once students returned to campus for the fall 1986 semester they noticed the trenches were no longer there. Shortly after the school year began, the number of power failures continued to decrease until none occurred. The only signs of any change was a new building, a few new pipes and a more efficient energy system. (ff) - Sharon Kunkle Blowing off steam. Water vapor rises from the power plant all hours of the night. The steam showed that the new building acted as an integral part ofHarding's expanding campus. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Building of the future. The Cogeneration Plant serves as the newest addition to Harding's campus. Fully constructed, the power plant replaced Arkansas Pawer and Light for Harding students. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Power Plant 33
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