Individuals - Part 1 - Harding University Digital Archives

Pied Piper of the Thundering HerdMusic soothes the savage beast;music lifts spirits of those whohear it, and music requires immensetalent on the part of thosewho perform it. Harding has beengraced by such talent, and amongthe talented is the extraordinaryMark Hudson.Mark, a senior music majorfrom Gainesville, Florida was thefield commander for the marchingband, director of the stage band, amember of the A Cappella Chorus,TNT-Zeta Rho's Spring SingDirector, and is a member of theMusic Educators' National Conference.Mark credits his interest in music10 the fact that he is from amusical family. Both of his parentsperform in a bluegrass band,and his mother plays the piano aswell. Consequently, he decided topursue music at an early age."When I heard our high schoolband play at my elementaryschool in sixth grade, I decided Iwanted to be in band."Hence, Mark's career as an instrumentalistbegan. French Hornis his speciality. but he is alsocapable of playing trumpet andtrombone. Although instrumentalmusic IS Hudson's major interest,he also enjoys vocal music. Heparticipated in high school marchingband, concert band, pep band,stage band, concert choir,madrigals, barbershop quart~t ,and mixed vocal ensemble. .As a high school musician,Mark was honored with membershipin the Florida All-State Choirfor two consecutive years, and hewas awarded superior medals forsolo and ensemble performance(vocal and instrumental), and superiormedals for band and choralconducting. To top off his honors,the City of Gainesville honoredHudson with "Youth of theMonth" in 1975.For Mark, choosing a collegewasn't too difficult. Although heconsidered Florida State University.University of Florida, andmembership in the Air ForceBand, Harding was chosen becauseMark "was impressed withthe teachers and their personal interestin their students." Theclosely knit group of students inthe music department, • 'almostlike a family," also made Hardingattractive to him.At Harding, Hudson has been amember of the marching band,concert band, pep band, stageband, Chorale, Chamber Singers,and A Cappella Chorus. In hisyears here, he has been honoredwith Outstanding Junior BandStudent (78-79), OutstandingBand Member (79-80), OutstandingMusic Student (79-80), and174SeniorsKimberly Hawkins Shackelrord - Shreveport, LA. ElementaryEducation. GATA; SNEA.Robert Earl Shackelford - Searcy, AR. Physical Education.Knighls; International. May Campaigns; Intramurals; Intercollegiate Athletics.Football; PEMM Club; Resident Assistant; Soccer Team.Alex Dale Shelton - Swarlz Creek, MI. Accounting and Bible.Alpha Tau Epsilon; Alpha Chi; American Studies; Kappa Phi Club btau; PiGamma ·Psi.Jon Alan Sherrod - Relle Mead, NJ .. Biology. TNT; Alpha Chi; BigBuddies; French Club; Pre·Mtd Club; SA Committee Chairman Academic Affairs.Loy Shetllesworth - Miami. FL. Psychology. Transfff student fromMichigan Christian Col1eae. Aljha Tau; Intramural AII·Slar.Jack Shock - North Lltl e Rock, AR. Marketing. Transfer studentfrom Briarcliff College. Alpha Tau Epsilon; American Studies; Big Buddies;Augusta Campaigns; Delta Mu Dtlta; KHCA Staff, Advertising Director;Timothy ClUb.Richard Gale Shores - Searcy, AR. Religious Educativn. TimothyClub.Linda DiAnn Shumale • Sherwood, AR. Elementary Education.lu Go lu; Chorale; 10V.John Elliotl Sills - Eads, TN. Biology. Alpha Tau Epsilon; Intramurals;Il1tercollegiale Cross Country. Track; AIl-AiC. AII-NAIA Dis\. 17.John Van Simpson - Sear~ AR. Marketing. American Studies.Sleven Langdon Sims - M omb, MS. ACI:Ountina. Transfer studemfrom&>uth .... est Mississippi lunior College. TNT; American Studies; IowaCampaigns; Zeta Rho btau; Delta Mu Delta.Susan Rochelle Skipper - Tyler, TX. Mathematics. Chi Alpha Rho;Alpha Chi.Hermelte Keona Smith - Searcy, AR. Physical Education andHealth. Tofcbt; Spring Campaians; Beta Phi Club Queen; lntramurals; PEMMClub; SA Movie Committee; Band. Concert. Marching_Lois Ann Smith - Baldwinsville, NY. French. Transfer studemfrom Onondaga Community College. Alpha Chi; Northwest. French Campaigns;French Club; JOV; Resident Assistan\.Rubin Carol Smith - Norcross. GA. PsychololY. Tri Sigma Delta;Psi Chi.Sleven Lee Smith· Washington, PA. Music. A Cappella.Steven Michael Smith - Montgomery, AL. Nursina. Mohican; In·tramurals.Sue Ellen Smith - England, AR. Physical Education. Tofebt; Band;May Campai~ns; Intramurals; JOY; PEMM Club.Tanya Michelle Smilh - Tabernacle, NJ. Special Education.OEGE; A Cappella; Band. Concert , Marching; Flag Corps; Big Sisters; Spring.Operation Tabtrnacle Campaigns; Chambtr Singers; Dactylology Club; FrenchClub; Intramurals; JOY; PelitJfan Staff; SNEA; University Singers; Women'SEnstmble.Waller Ray Smith - Searcy. AR. Compultf Applications. Alpha TauErsilon; Alpha Chi; American Studies; Springbrtak Campaigns; Cenark StudentGrouo; Jnlramurals; Intercolltg:iate Swimming; Reno Business Team;Who's Who.Norwood Square· Richmond. CA. Biblical Languages and Bible.Transfer studel1t from York College. Knights; Big Buddies; Iowa Campaigns:Theta Psi btau; Timothy Club; University Singers; Young Dtmocrats.Tamela Joan Stahl - Harrah, OK. Computer Application. Transferstudent from Freed·Hardeman College. Northwest Campaigns; MissionsTtam.Larry Dale Stamps· Searcy, AR. Physical Education. Alpha Tau;Omega Phi beau; Intramural All-Star; Intercollegiate Swimmina; PEMM Club;SNEA.Elizabeth Anne Stanfill- Memphis, TN. Ellllish. Ju Go Ju; MayFetc.)(oyally; Sigma Tau Dtlta; Spanish Club; Who's Who; Dean's List.Michael Dean Stanley - Parkersburg, WV. Physical Education.Transfer student from Ohio Vality College. Chi Sigma Alpha; InternationalCampaigns; Intramural All-Star; ..I.ntercollegiate Basketball; PEMM Club;SI~EA.