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ADMINISTRATION 

Harding's new president well - trained for role 

leading the processional of the commencement exerci ses, Dr. Ganus op. 

pIOr, confident that the graduating sen iors will prove useful citizens. 

DR. CLIFTON LOYD GANUS, JR., H arding's 

new president, is a m an of purpose and dedication. 

Professionally trained and broadly educated, Dr. 

Ganus directs the complex Harding program with 

the confidence and skill that befits a southern 

gentleman, a scholar, and a Christian . 

President Ganus r eceived the Ph.D. degree in 

American history from Tulane University and 

subsequently did a year of post-doctoral study in 

college administration a t Columbia U ni versity. H e 

is a world traveler and his views on government 

policies and world situa tions are sought by students 

and civic leaders throughout the nation. 

A graduate of Harding College, Dr. Ganus has 

already given 19 years of dedica ted service to his 

alma mater as teacher and administrator. Involved 

in every facet of Harding's program, he works 

hard, plays hard, and administers wisely . 

Witty, understanding, and interested in others, 

President Ganus is an excellent example of the 

modern American leader. A forceful spea ker and 

a good listener, his very a ppeara nce resolves doubts 

and simplifies prohlem s w hi ch a ri se each nay on 

a busy campus. 

Checking on the arrangements for the Thanksg iving dinner, Dr. Ga nu s 

Is anured by Mr. Pulley thol the day's activities will run smoothly. 

Chairman of the Harding Board of Directors, Dr. Houston T. Karnes , 

chats with President Ganus during the annual lecture ~ h ip activities. 

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Dr. George Stuart Benson guided the destinies 

of Harding College as president from September, 

1936, to June, 1965, when he retired as president 

of the college. During these 29 years he worked 

untiringly and unceasingly to develop an excellent 

physical plant, to raise a substantial endowment, 

to develop a strong faculty, to promote the aims 

and objectives of the college, to gain accreditation 

for the academic program, and to disseminate the 

values of Christian education. 

A dynamo of energy and optimism, Dr. Benson 

raised 30 million dollars during his tenure as 

president. A fluent and forceful speaker in constant 

demand by leading civic groups across the nation, 

he received national recognition for his clear and 

forthright presentation of the values of the freeenterprise 

economic system, constitutional government,and 

faith in God.An effective gospel preacher 

and a zea lous promoter of world evangelism, Dr. 

Benson has probably done more than any other 

man of his genera ti on to promote the spread of undenominational 

New Testament Christianity. 

The campus of Harding College today stands as 

a mon ument to Dr. Benson - to his belief in 

Christian educati on, his love for young people, and 

his successful labor. 

Ending a twenty-nine year lenure as president of Harding College, 

Dr. George S. Benson presented his final address before hundreds, 

Dr. David W. Mullins, president of the University of Arkansas, extends 

congratulations 10 President Ganus following inauguration ceremonies. 

Dr. Benson, President Emeritus, jovially tolks with President Ganus 

and President D. W. Mullins of the U. of A. following the inauguration. 

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President Clifton l. Gonu$, Jr., backed by fellow leaders in education, 

embarks upon a new epoch of his life as president of Harding College. 


Retirement and inauguration brings new leader 

The first lady at his side, President Ganus is honored by hundreds of 

friends and colleagues at the inaugural banquet following his induction. 

The pomp and pageantry of the formal inauguration 

of Dr. Clifton Loyd Ganus, Jr., !IS president 

of Harding College on September 18, 1965, impressed 

all present with the great responsibilities 

and terrific demands of the office. Representatives 

from more than 175 colleges, universities, learned 

societies, and professional organizations in academic 

regalia added dignity to the impressive 

ceremony presided over by Dr. Houston T. Kames, 

president of the board. Greetings were brought by 

distinguished educators and President Ganus outlined 

the goals of his administration in an impressive 

inaugural address. 

Dr. David W. Mullins, president of the University 

of Arkansas, addressed the 600 guests at the 

inaugural dinner for which Jim Bill Mclnteer, a 

Harding alumnus and board member, served in a 

superb manner as master of ceremonies and Vernal 

Richardson and Ann Sewell played a violin-piano 

number. Louis Green, another Harding alumnus 

and board member, served as master of ceremonies 

of the inaugural luncheon at which the Belles and 

Beaux entertained magnificiently. 

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DR. H. T. CLAHK is well known to every Harding 

student because of his wide range of college 

interes ts and his ability to inspire enthusiasm in 

students and teach ers. 

As Vi ce-President in ch arge of the research program 

in the life sciences, Dr. Clark is res ponsible Jor 

directing the research laboratory, presenting the 

Harding story to research foundations, and bringing 

distinguished scientists to the campus. His 

ability to persuade others makes him an especially 

good ambassador to represent the college. 

Dr. Clark is an outstanding teacher of biology 

and he teaches a section of freshman biology each 

sem es ter. An authority on important phases of 

space m edicine and travel, Dr. Clark is an interesting 

lecturer and a brilliant conversationalist. 

Coach of AlC championship team s in both track 

and cross-country, father of three H arding students, 

dynamic lecturer, and noted resea rch er, Dr. Clark 

is a va luable leader and a loyal alumnus. 

ROBERT T. CLARK, JR ., PhD 

Addressing on attentive Harding freshman closs, Dr. R. T. Clark: reveals 

in teresting facets of science, by relating his professiona l experiences. 

Heading the complex research program, Dr. Clark di re cts the activities 

necessary to learn the effects of oxygen in ouler space on humans. 

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JOSEPH E. PRYOR, PhD 

DR. JOSEPH E. PRYOR, Dean of Harding College, 

possesses keen intelligence, an untiring capacity 

for work, and a humble spirit. 

As academic dean, Dr. Pryor co-ordinates the 

entire college curriculum. His abilities to manage, 

to persuade, and to guide enable him to complete 

the mountainous tasks which confront him each 

day. 

Serving capably as a coordinator of the North 

Central Association Liberal Arts Study Program, 

Dr. Pryor visits several colleges each year to assist 

them in self-study programs. "Dr. Joe" also serves 

as Secretary-Treasurer of Region II of Alpha Chi, 

President of the Department of Higher Education 

of the Arkansas Education Association, and is Harding's 

faculty representative to the Arkansas Intercollegiate 

Athletic Association. 

An excellen t teacher, Dr. Pryor explains the 

problems and wonder of physical science to his 

classes each semester. Each year he gives valuable 

assistance to the Petit Jean as faculty advisor. 


Keen sense of responsibility guides our officers 

VIRGil LAWYER, MA 

Harding's Dean of Students and Director of 

Admissions is a winsome rccruitor, an able administrator, 

and a competent advisor. VIRGIL 

LAWYER works each day for Harding, whether on 

the Searcy campus or in hundreds of other towns 

and cities in the search for high caliber students 

who might be interested in Christian education. 

In student recruitment he is ably assisted by Eddie 

R. Campbell. 

President of Harding's Alumni Association, 

Virgil Lawyer keeps in contact with thousands of 

former students on every part of the globe. Because 

it is important that Harding students feel welcome 

and "at home" during the first weeks of the fall 

semester, Dean Lawyer's wit and keen intelligence 

enable him to cope with every situation and problem 

that arises. 

An avid sports fan, Mr. Lawyer sponsors the 

Bison Boosters and lends a guiding hand to TNT 

men as they participate in intramural activities. 

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As Harding's Dean of Women MRS. INEZ 

PICKENS is vitally interested in every young 

woman on campus and is anxious to encourage 

them in every possible way. 

An able teacher, Mrs. Pickens has instructed 

hundreds of students in English during h er years of 

service at the Harding Academy. She is director 

of Pattie Cobb Hall, the home of one hundred Harding 

women, and she is active in the Searcy chapter 

of A.A.U.W. as well as in Harding Business and 

Professional Women. 

Her warm smile, easy manner, and exemplification 

of Harding ideals are appreciated by students 

and her interest and respect for others make her an 

important member of the faculty. 

INEZ PICKENS, BA 

Moking pIons for graduate study with ~enior Joe Belew, Vi rgil Beckett 

performs one of his many services for students as reg istrar of Harding. 

Our Registrar is a vital member of Harding's 

administrative team. VIRGIL BECKETT serves in 

countless ways to assure the accurate and efficient 

handling of important school records and reports. 

Though a busy man, Mr. Beckett always takes time 

to counsel and direct students who respect his 

advice about graduate study and other future plans. 

Students find pleasure in talking with an administrator 

whose smile and wit can ease some of the 

tensions which mount during hec tic college weeks. 

Mr. Beckett and his wife are active civic workers, 

are interested in all Bison sports, and are zealous 

workers in the College Church of Christ. His interests 

arc many, yet his enthusiasm never wanes. 

He finds relaxation from his strenuous work 

through working in his yard, playing a round of 

golf, or fishing in one of the many lakes near 

Searcy with some of his friends. 

VIRGil BECKETT, SA 

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LOTT TUCKER'S sound judgm ent and financial 

leadership have been important factors in the development 

of the expanding Harding plant. 

Responsibile for new construction as well as 

fiscal control on both the Searcy and Memphis 

campuses, Mr. Tucker must use a variety of skills 

in his position as Business Manager . 

Though the pressures of business and decisionma 

king are intense, Mr. Tucker m anages to keep 

a calm appearance, a level head, and an alert_ 

understanding fram e of mind. 

An active Kiwanian, h e h as been a leader in the 

community as a former club president and on the 

campus as a Circle K sponsor. 

LOTT TUCKER, BA 

Unselfishness and d iligence characterize the 

work of Harding'S BOARD OF T RUST EES. With 

the best interest of the college and its students in 

mind_ these men have led the school forward for 

ma ny years. The sa ti sfactio n of promoting Christian 

education is the reward for th ese outstan ding 

men, who arc leaders in va rious profess ional fields. 

Led by Dr. H ouston T . Ka m es_ the Board sets 

the policy of the college and advises the administration 

on many financial, educa ti onaL and ad 

nlinistrative problenls. 

Successful, dedicated CJlristians, these men a re 

interested in each H ardi ng studenl as they lend 

va luable assistance in ,nany ways 10 lmp" ove 1h (' 

rolleg-e in all facets of it s work. 


Growth and development sparks administration 

BOARD Of TRU STEES. SEATED : O len Hendrix, Jim Bil l M ci nTeer , l OU IS Green , r. J. M cReynolds, lemon John son , J. A. Thompson, flonoy Alexander, 

John Boldw in, Harold Cogburn . STANDING· W . l Howard. Rlchord Fuller, Cli ft on Ganus, Jr., Jome s Cone , HousTon Karn es, George Benson

BIBLE 

Bible faculty influences our 

lives in class and on campus 

"To give students an education of high quality 

which will lead to an understanding and a philosophy 

of life consistent with Christia n ideals" is th e 

objective of Harding College. Daily study of th e 

Bible as part of the coll ege curriculum · in classes 

taught by scholarly, dedica ted m en who believe 

that Christ is " the way, the truth and the life'· 

helps to implem ent this aim. Lectureships, seminars, 

and workshops supplem ent the regula r 

academ ic progr am . 

William Joe H acker, Jr., Chairm an of the Departmen 

t of Bible, was on leave this year working 

toward th e doctorate in religious educa tion and 

Cona rd I-l ays coordinated the work of the department 

as Assistant Chairman . 

James R. Allen, MRE 

Assistant Professor 

Bible 

James D. Bales. PhD 

Professor 

Christian' Doctrine 

Leslie Burke, MA 

Professo r 

Greek a nd Hebrew 

William Joe Hacker, MRE 


Religious Education 

Earl Conard Hays, BD 

Associate Professar 

Bible and Church History 

Robert Helslen, MA 

Assistant Professo r 

Bible 

John Robert McRoy, MA 


Bible 

Neale Thomas Pryor, ThM 


Bible 

Assistan t Professor John McRay exemplifies Ihe excellent teachi ng of 

God's word offered to all students by the Harding Bible Departmen t. 

Andy T. Rit chie , MA 

Assistan t Professor 

Bible 

Jack Wood Sears, PhD 

Professor 

Bible 

Gathered for Ihe annual Harding lectureship, hundreds of visitors joi n 

with students in Ihe Thanksgiving doy's traditional barbecue dinner.

Tid M. Altman, MA 


PhYSical Educotion 

Cecil M. Beck, MA 


Physical Education 

Winnie Bell , MAtS 

Assistant l ibraria n 

M. E. Berryhill , MA 

Professor 


Shirley Birdsall, MSlS 

librarian 

Bob J. Corbin , MEd 

Instructor 


Bob J. Gilliam, EdO 

Associa te Professor 

Psychology 

Hugh Groover, MA 



Ted Lloyd, MS 

Instructor 


Maude Montgomery, MA 


Education 

Harry Olree, Edo 

Professor 


John Prock, MT 



Wayne Puckett, EdO Marjorie Ryan, BA Clarence Sanden, BA E. G. Sewell, PhD W. K. Summitt, PhD Gene Talbert, MEd Murrey Wil son, MA 

Associate Professor Instructor Director Professor Professor Assistant Professor Assistont Professor 

Education Physico l Educat ion Audio·Visual Services Education Psychology Education Education 

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 

Dr. Ed Sewell, chairman of the education deportment, counsels w ith 

Dione Holder enacting one of the many responsibilities of his office. 

Education faculty encurages 

and instructs future teachers 

College students of today will be the teachers, 

leaders, and decision makers of tomorrow. In an age 

characterized by rapid change, it is imperative that 

students receive both a broad background in the 

liberal arts and in-depth specialization in a ch osen 

field. 

Each year more than 100 seniors at Harding 

certify to teach. The teacher education program is 

CA TE-approved 

Dr. Edward G. Sewell was appointed Chairman 

of the Department of Education and Psychology 

following the death of Dr. W. K. Summitt on 

October 2. Dr. Harry Olree serves as Chairman of 

the Department of Physical Education and Athletic 

Director. Gene Talbert in elementary education 

and Bob Corbin in physical education are the new 

mem bers of this division . 

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The Harding Concert Band under the direction of George E. Baggett 

provides entertainment for students and visitors during lectureship week. 

Andy Saunders, possessor of magical powers, astounds Terry Eymon 

as he transforms actor Cliff Ganus into a well· known barnyard animol. 

Van B. Alessandro, MEd 

Instructor 

Speech 

James Atteberry, PhO 

Professor 

Engl ish 

George Baggett, MA 

Anistant Professor 

Music 

Venita Bridger, MAT 

Instructor 

English 

Cdis J . Clayton, Jr., MA 


Speech 

Neil B. Cope, MSJ 

Professor 

J ournalism 

John Ryan, MA 


Speech 

l. C. Sears, PhD 

Profenor 

English 

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HUMANITIES 

Humanities professors guide 

minds to cultural refinement 

The humanities and fine arts are given strong 

emphasis in the general education program of 

Harding College so that students can develop an 

understanding of their cultural heritage and an 

appreciation of great literature, art, music, and 

drama. Strong majors arc offered in each area for 

those who are interested in graduate study or in 

high school teaching. 

The Departments of Art, English, Music, and 

Speech comprise this division and the chairmen of 

the respective departments are Mrs. Perry Mason, 

Dr. James L. Atteberry, Dr. Erle T. Moore, and Dr. 

Evan Ulrey. New faculty members are Odis Clayton 

in speech and drama, Tom Watson in art, 

Ralph Stephens in English, and Vernal Richardson 

in violin. Mr. Richardson served as concertmaster 

and assistant director of the Little Rock Symphony. 

Earl Wilcox completed his doctoral dissertation 

in English during the year. 

Elementary education major Koren Donley practices carving a plaster 

cost as she learns one of the many techniques taught in art educa tion. 

Ann Sewell, MM Rolph Stevens, MA Evan Ulrey, PhD R. W. Wal ker, PhD K. W. Davis, PhD Pearl Latham, MA E. B. Mason, MA 

Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Professor 

Music English Speech 

Speech Music English 

Art 

Ert. Moore, EdD. Mona Moore, BA C. A. Pittman, MA R. H. Privitt, MA V. Richa rdson, MM Tom Watson, MA Earl Wilcox, PhD , . L. Williams, MA 

Professor Instructor Assistant Professor Instructor Assistant Professor Instructor Associate Professor Instructor 

Music Music English Art Music Art Engl ish English 

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Mildred l. Bell, PhD 

Professor 

Home Economics 

Robert T. Clark, PhD 

Professor 

Biological Science 

Don England, PhD 


Chemistry 

Don Horsman, BS 

Reseo-rch Associate 

Chemistry 

W. Norman Hughes, PhD 

Associate Professor 


Maurice L. lawso n, MS 


Physics 

Bill W. Oldham, MS 


Mathematics 

Dean B. Priest, MS 


Mathematics 

Joseph E. Pryor, PhD 

Professor 

Physical Science 

Irene H. Puck ett, MS 



William Fay Rushton, MA 

Assistant Pro fessor 


Jack Wood Sears, PhD 

Professor 


Robert M. Smith, MS 


Chemistry 

W. Clark Stevens, PhD 

Professor 


Jane Claxton Talbert, MS 



Elaine Thompson, MA 



Precise work is often required 

ot home economics girls as can 

be seen in the activities of Betfye 

Woke field in home furnishings, 

Sua nne Smith Walker, MS 

Instructor 


William Wallace, MA 

Instructor 

Mathematics 

William D. Williams, PhD 

Professor 

Chemistry 

NATURAL SCIENCE 

Courses aid students • 

Working closely together in the Division of 

Natural Science are the Departments of Biological 

Science, Home Economics, Mathematics, and 

Physical Science. The research program in life 

sciences under the direction of Dr. R. T. Clark, 

understanding 

• 

universe 

Vice-President in Charge of Research, facilitates 

the academic work of the division. Highlight of 

the year was the beginning of construction on the 

new Science Building which will provide excellent 

class-room and laboratory facilities. 

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SOCIAL SCIENCE 

Social Sciences build strong 

foundations in American ideas 

Integrating the work of the various fields included 

in the Division of Social Science is the 

American Studies Program directed by Billy Ray 

Cox. Bi-weekly seminars and a week-long study 

trip each semester provide students with a basic 

understanding of the economic, business, political. 

and industrial life of the United States. 

Dr. James A. Hedrick, Professor of Accounting, 

is acting as chairman of the division and also of 

the Department of Business and Economics while 

Dr. Roy vVellborne is on leave this year serving 

as president of Siom( Empire College in Iowa. 

Raymond Muncy was promoted to Chairman of the 

Department of History and Social Science when 

Dr. Clifton L. Ganus, Jr., was appointed president 

of the college. Charles Walker, who has a graduate 

emphasis in marketing, joined the Harding faculty 

in September. 

Mr. Cox and Jerry Starr coach a team of business 

majors who participate in the Executive Games 

sponsored by Michigan State University. In the 

spring of 1965 the team received second place in 

national competition . 

.... I. Anderson, MA Jerome M. Barnes, MAT Billy Cox, MBA , CPA, TDA 

Instructor Instructor Assistant Professor 

Political Science Social Science Business Administration 

Accounting 

Geneva Lawyer, BA 

Instructor 

Secretarial Science 

Raymond Muncy, MA 


History 

l E. Pryor, MA 

Associate Professor 

EIT'.er itus 

Geography 

Dallas Roberts, MA 


Politicol Science 

Joe 1. Segraves, MA 


History 

Ermal Tucker, MS Billy Verkler, MS Charles Walker, MS 

Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Instructor 

Business Educotion Sociology Business Administrotion 

students in the business deportment, 

working with secretary Sherry Wait.

STAff 

Harding staff members aid 

smooth operations of campus 

A vital part of the efficient operation of Harding 

College is played by the many staff workers 

wh o keep the va rious phases of operation working 

smoothly at all times. They plan and prepare 

meals in the cafeterias, place the mail in the substation 

boxes, do the secretarial work in campus 

offices, mai ntain the buildings, look after the 

physical welfare of studen ts, tell the H arding story 

through news media. and perform m any other 

srrvlces. 

Photographer Russ Simmons of the publicity deportment performs one 

of his many services as he snaps pictures for ID co rd s at registrotion . 

Peggie Baker, as, Secretory, Bible Deportment 

Re beccQ Bake r, Secretory, Personnel Office 

Ruth Bearde n. Accountant, Business Office 

John E. Be rryhill. Jr" BA, Director, Armst rong Hall 

Rh eba Berryhill, BA, Secretary, library 

Judith Bond, BA , Secretary, Dean of Students 

Bonn ie Brawner, RN , Co-Director of Health Cenfer 

William Bridges, as, Accountant, Business Office 

Tommie Brown, Post Office, Stotion A Clerk 

Marilyn Buechi, Secretory, Publicity and Publications 

Corinne Burke. BA , Library Assistant 

Eddie R. Campbe ll , MAT, Field Representative 

Ruth Ell en Clark, Secretory, J. D. Boles 

Dori s Coward, BA , Secretary, Alumni Office 

Teresa Cu ts hall, Invoice Clerk, Business Office 

C. Floyd Daniel, BS , Director of Development 

Margaret Dean, Manager, Mailing Room 

Lawrence Dean, Pressman, Harding College Press 

Billie Diles, Secretary, Development Office 

Gertrude Dykes, Manager, College Bookstore 

John Lee Dyices, MS, Director, Student Center 

Latina Dykes, BS, Secretory, Business Manager 

Otis Edge, Director, East Hall 

Merle Elliott, Shipping and Receiving Clerk 

Opal French , Post Mistress, Station A 

Raymond French, Maintenance Deportment 

Brenda Glass, Secretory, Vice-President for Research 

Ruth Goodwin, Director, Kendall Hall 

Maxine Hager, Stock Clerk and Moil Order 

Corinne H. Hart, Dietitian, Director of Food Service 

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Lily Hays, BA, Secretary, Dean of the College 

Rosten F. Head, Director, West Hall 

Susan Hiner, Bookkeeper, Business Office 

Barbara House, Secretory, Education and Psychology 

Letha Huddleston, Secretary, Academy 

Ruby Janes, SS, Director, Cathcart Hall 

Alice Ann Kellar, Assistant Director, Publications 

Ann Kell ey, Secretory, Academy 

Edith Kise r, Secretory, Vice-President for Research 

Dixie McCorkle, Manager, College Inn 

Mildred McCoy, Secretory, Placement Office 

Clarence McDaniel, Manager, Laundry and Cleaners 

Emilie Miller, Secretory, Personnel Office 

Lela Oliver, PBX Operator 

Donna Morgan, Secretory, L.orary 

Edwina Pace, Secretory, President of the College 

W. T. Pearson, Constructon Superintendent 

Guy Petway, Manager, American Heritage Center 

Charlene Prock, Assistant Post Mistress, Station A 

Hubert Pulley, Grounds Foreman 

Greg Rhodes, Transportation Officer 

Gloria Reynolds, CT, Research Assistant 

Harry S. Ri singer, Maintenance Department and Pilot 

Barbara Robe rtson, LPN, Assistant Nurse 

Joyce Rushton, Secretory, Bookstore 

Russell L. Simmons, Di rector, Publications 

Sharon Si xemore, Secretory, Ha rding Press 

Herman Spurlock, SA, Chief Engineer 

Robert Street, Manager, College Forms 

Sharon Thomas, Secretory, American Studies 

Jonice Thomason, Assistant Cashier, Business Office 

Suford Tucker, Executive Secretory, Alumni Assoc. 

Elbert Turman, Boiler Plant Manager 

Lee Underwood, MS, Accountant, Bus iness Office 

Sernie l . Vines, Student Work Supervisor 

Herman West, Manager, Hording Press 

Snow White, BS, Research Associate 

Linda Young, IN, Co-Director of Health Center 

Pat Young, SA, Cashier, Business Office 

Linda Youree, Assistant Cashier, Business Office 

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Home economics ma jors Betlye Wokefield, Sandi Stone , ond Joan Howard learn fo apply art 

10 fhe home a s they complete and d isploy their projects during home furnishings lob. 

Skill in using modern office machines prepares 

Lois Reiboldt for a business education career. 

ACADEMIC LIFE 

Higher enrollment necessitates larger curriculum 

In an age in which the quantity of knowledge 

in many fields is doubling about every twelve 

years, the pursuit of excellence in academic endeavor 

has become a necessity for all college students 

r ather than the privilege of the relatively few 

intellectuals. The general education program at 

Harding College is designed to give students a 

breadth of knowledge that will enable them to 

function as intelligent citizens in a democratic 

society. All of the divisions of the college are involved 

in this facet of the academic program. 

Through a study of the humanities students become 

acquainted with the great literary and 

philosophical writings of the past and the great 

productions in art and music that have endured 

through the ages. Through a study of the social 

sciences the student learns about the great issues 

that were involved in the development of western 

Europe and the United States and the grave problems 

that now exist in international relations. The 

basic courses in the natural sciences acquaint the 

student with the history and methodology of 

science and basic concepts in both the biological 

physical sciences. 

Patiently working to balance his ledger sheet, John White solves a 

typical problem he w ill have as on occounlqnf In the business world. 

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Eileen Mazuron and Ronnie Killen face the chollenge presented by a physics experiment. 

So,iology mojors Morgie Jacques ond Mox lorenz conduct interviews to obtain informaton 

for a research project in the study of the behavior of typical American communit ies. 

Use of grammar and syntax facilitates knowledge 

of the Hebrew language for Bible major Ben Gore . 

Solitary study a nd research enables Jim Vanderpool 

to broaden his political science background. 

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Effectiveness in both oral and written communication 

is developed in students so that they can 

convey ideas to others. Through a study of psychology 

and health education students learn about 

the functioning of the mind and the body. The entire 

program is integrated by a study of the Bible 

which gives direction, purpose and meaning to 

life. High scores achieved by sophomores on the 

STEP tes t and by seniors on the Area Test of the 

Graduate Record Examination indicate the quality 

of the general education program. 

Building upon the sound liberal arts base, students 

obtain depth of knowledge in a chosen area 

through one of the 35 major programs provided. A 

dynamic faculty alert to the advances in knowledge 

and techniques in the respective fields and dedicated 

to providing each student the best learning 

experiences possible. guides students in their quest 

for knowledge. Whether working with children in 

the nursery school, conducting a research project 

in th e natural sciences, painting in different media 

in the art studio, making a sociological survey in 

town. doing critical research in the library, preparing 

audio-visual materials for a class presentation. 

composing an original musical lyric, casting 

Instructor Bob Privitt enriches the artistic understanding of Mike Boyd 

and Faye Brewer by fostering proficiency in fundamentals of design. 

ACADEMIC LIFE 

High goals stimulate intellectual achievement 

Utilizing his understanding of the theory of equations, David 

Pace e)(h ibits his mathematical proficiency in college algebra . 

Supervised clin ical pract ice in speech correction gives Dwight Pierce 

valuable experience in therapy oreas tought by competent specialists. 

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Tim North, Ron Doran, and James Kee work intently on on experiment for bacteriology laboratory. 

Applying principles of choral conducting techniques, music education 

major Dan Smith develops an effective style of musical interpretation. 

and directing a one-act play, or proving a mathematical 

theorem, experience is gained through the 

thrill of creative work akin to that of the productive 

scholar. The quality of the major programs is 

evidenced by the success of graduates who have 

pursued graduate study in leading universities 

across the nation. 

The close relationship that students have with 

faculty members gives an added dimension to the 

academic program at Harding College. Many of 

the basic freshman courses are taught by departmental 

chairman and other senior faculty members 

who are capable scholars. The personal influence 

of the mature teacher on majors in his department 

is tremendous. 

More than fifty per cent of the graduating 

seniors each year meet teacher certification requirements 

by completing the NCATE-approved 

teacher education program. The heart of this program 

is the "block semester," during which the 

student spends nine weeks full time observing and 

teaching in an approved school system under a 

master teacher, and the remaining nine weeks in 

professional study. For 1964-65, the first time the 

National Teachers Examination was required of 

all seniors certifying to teach, the Harding median 

score was 29 points above the national median 

score and no student scored below 495. A strong 

vocational Home Economics program prepares 

home economics teachers and dietitians. 

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The fundamentals of welding metal into creative third· 

dimensional art forms are learned in advanced sculpture. 

Class participation in applying first aid techniques enables Elizabeth 

Maltmilier, Bill Houts, and Ron Barner to learn life-saving methods. 

Using a model of the solar system, James Sandlin explains the relative motion of Ihe planets around the sun 10 Sue Wilson and Judy Bates. 

Student minister James Kent secures a preaching 

assignment from Bible Professor Conard Hays. 

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Or. Bob Gilliam', ,eminor for sen ior psychology ma jors encou rages 

group discussion of directed readings a nd ind ividual research projects. 

ACADEMIC LIFE 

Lectures and labs facilitate knowledge retention 

Shokespeore's literature becomes alive as Dr. l. C. Sears provides 

bockground information on the life and times of the poet to students. 

Numerous pre-professional curricula are available 

to students. The two-year pre-engineering 

program prepares students well in English, mathematics, 

chemistry, physics and technical drawing. 

An increasing number of pre-medical science students 

are finding that the Harding program gives 

them an excellent foundation for medical, dentaL 

pharmacy or nursing school. Business ' administration 

majors have been very successful in passing 

their CPA examinations soon after graduation. The 

team research program directed by Dr. R. T. Clark 

provides students with unique opportunities for 

research experience in the life sciences. 

Appl icat ion of monetary theory and banking princi ples provides impetus 

for informa l cla ssroom bra instorming sessions for econom ics ma iors, 

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