$1,500 down payment on a house, Kellar· went to work for th;e Searcy Daily Citizen at $q5,a week. Once the payment was made, she left the paper "Il~ver Jo work again." Or so she thought. Although being \? homemaker was her first priority, two incomes W(3te n~eded, vSO she began working; for the Harding public' relations office, and is ·stHJ there 24 years later. Kellar 'has always been an active. \¥Titer, .having served ias assist'ant editor ofThe Bison while at Harding and later as a paid ' 'stringer" for the Arkansas Gazette, reporting. Searcy news to the Little Rock paper. "Journalism <captured my heart," she said. ~'H~rding gave me a direc- .tioh l , wanted to pursue. I have al"!ays tried to look for the best:life had to offer and not grumble over the thorns .. i11 ~ife .. ~. i ..,,,.,. .......... ?····.; Her philosophy on life is a noble one. "I hope to provide a role model Jor people," she said. "Growing to be like Je- .sus is a prQcess. I'm glad people .have shown Him to me so I can promote Him." "People worry too much about life," she said. Her view is that things will never go exactly as we want them, so if we expect it, we can take in stride the ups and downs of life. Kellar's co-workers share a very special relationship with her. Sonya Burchett, public relations secretary, said, "Alice Ann is dedicated to Harding and through her job. has helped more . young people through their daily struggles more than anyone else I know." This opinion is mirrored by Kay Gowan, also assistant director of public relations. "Alice Ann is a professional, WHERE'S THE CHEESE!? WHERE'S THE CHEESE?! As Alice Ann Kellar performs her favorite selection from the opera La Gioconda, Kay Gowan wonders what she is doing. Kellar works unde'r David Crouch, Director of Public Relations. -Photo by Leslie Downs. a friend, a counselor, a christian, a real person in a world with lots of "phoneys." She cares about people and is very unselfish with.her time. Her faith has led her to act on her convictions and to trust God for the results.'' -Phillip Tucker Bobby R. Meachum-Maintenance Joy Miller-Secretary, College of Bible and Religion Leroy Miller-Director, Microcomputer Equipment Services James W. Milner-Assistant Registrar Chris Mize-Maintenance Carolyn Moore-Secretary, Dean of Campus Life Jan Morgan-Instructor, Developmental Reading Jane Musick-Assoc. Director, Student Financial Services Byron Napier-Custodian, Athletic Center Ann Neal-Periodicals Secretary, Library Barbara Newsom-Secretary, Development Lottie Nichols-Mail Order Supervisor, Bookstore Beth Nohie-Custodian Molly Noble-Accounts Receivable Clerk Sam Noble-Carpenter Foxy O'Neal-Assistant Director, Admissions Joy Oliver-Secretary, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work Harvey Ollis-Locksmith University staff 181
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