Sharen Crockett, M.S.-Associate Professor of Home Economics Lynn England, M.A.- Assistant Professor of Home Economics Loleta Higginbotham, M.A.T.-Assistant Professor of Home Economics Elizabeth Wilson, M.A.-Associate Professor of Home Economics & Chairman of the Department READING FOR ENJOYMENT. Clay Harland, sophomore, shares one of his favorite childhood books with a young friend. The Beaumont Memorial Library boasted thousands of books and periodicals, including an extensive collection of children's literature. -Photo by Sharon Bowles. 162 Keeping the grade HOME ECONOMICS Department sponsors new activities T he Home Economics Department had a very exciting year, even though there were no curriculum changes. The department initiated several new events including the sponsoring of a teleconference on Risk-Taking in Children and Adolescents, and the World Food Day in October. The department also hosted the FHA/HERO Star Events for High School students in subdistrict three. Participants competed in such areas as illustrative talks, job interviews, and "little friends" projects. As part of the department, the Dietetics Club helped sponsor Wellness Week in November. Several Home Economics majors participated in internships, Kindra Willingham, senior, held a position with the Child Studies Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and Tonja Fogle, senior, completed an assistant manager trainee program with J.C. Penny. Several Home Ee majors also attended an AHEA Leadership Workshop in Conway. The faculty of the department also had a productive year. Sharen Crockett received an Outstanding Child Care Professional Award from the Governor's Advisory Council. Crockett, an associate ·professor and director of Harding's Child Care Laboratory, was selected as one of five from the state to receive this award. The Home Economics department included such majors as Child Development, Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, Food Merchandising, and Dietetics. - Marsha Vaughn
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