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PETIT JEAN QUEEN Miss Lin.da WilliaIlls1966 Petit Jean Queen Linda Williams displaysa sparkling personality framed by graceful beauty.Her charm and friendliness radiate from an inwardspring of warmth and sincerity. RepresentingGalaxy men's social club as their queen, Lindais a senior from Cleveland, Ohio, majoring in elementaryeducation. As a transfer student fromOhio Valley College, Linda has proved herself tobe a welcome addition to the student body. VersatileLinda was an originator of the Bisonettes,and served as co-captain of that newly-formed club,as well as vice-president of the SNEA. A memberof Zeta Phi Zeta social club, Linda has served asboth historian and secretary. She also holds membershipin other organizations, such as Dactylology,Big Sisters, and Les Bonnes de Christ.Carol PruchaLovely and blonde Carol Prucha adds a sunnytouch to the Harding campus. Her likable personalityand friendly manner are part of the secretof her attractiveness. Petit Jean Attendant Carolis representing the men of Lambda Sigma socialclub. A junior from Shawnee, Oklahoma, Carol isa member of the Ko Jo Kai social club. She is adietetics major, and a member of Colhecon, theInterclub Council, and is an enthusiastic BisonBooster. Carol was also a Homecoming Attendantand is a loyal supporter of the athletic teams.Paula PeacockIntelligent and attractive Paula Peacock possessesa genuine likableness and exhibits an unselfishmanner in all her relationships with others.Her talents and ability as well as her enchantingpersonality have won her a place among thefavorite campus personalities. A senior from Tiptonville,Tennessee, she is a member of the Ju GoJu social club. As Petit Jean Queen Attendantshe is representing the Sub T-16 social club. Amember of the SA Cabinet, Alpha Chi, and MuSigma Gamma, Paula was also the 1965 BisonHomecoming Queen.65

MAY QUEEN Miss Sandy RolenSandy RolenCrowned 1966 May Queen at the elegant MayDay festivities was pert, pretty Sandy Rolen.Sharing her delightful smile with everyone shemeets, Sandy enlivens any occasion wi th her warmand friendly personality. Sandy, a junior fromOverland, Missouri, is majoring in elementaryeducation, and is nominee of the Phi Delta socialclub. She has served her club sisters as president.vice-president, and secretary, and was a memberof the Inter-Club Council. Sandy's varied interestshave led her to become a member of the Chorale,Recording Chorus, SNEA, and Northern LightsClub, besides taking an enthusiastic interest inthe Bison Boosters.Dale PhilbrickA talented art major from Rye Beach, NewHampshire, is tall and stately Dale Philbrick.Gracing our campus with exceptional beauty,Dale's delightful personality is enjoyed by all whoknow her. The nominee of Ko Jo Kai social club,she has at various times held the offices of president,vice-president, and secretary. She has been amember of Bijitsu Club for four years and is amember of SNEA. Dale has also held membershipin Campus Players, Bison Boosters, and Dactylology.Francene GossMay Queen Attendant Francene Goss alwayspresents a striking picture on campus. Her elegantand stylish appearance accentuates her engagingpersonality. Enthusiastic and dependable, she exhibitsa versatility of talents and interests. A seniorfrom Abilene, Texas, Francene is an art major.She served as both vice-president and secretary ofthe Ju Go Ju social club, which she represents.Francene has been a member of several organizations,including the Bison staff, Chorale, Band,Bison Boosters, SNEA, and Bijitsu. As a junior shewas the Queen of APK social club, and a Petit JeanQueen Nominee.Erlene LaneyErlene Laney is delightfully and captiva tinglylovely. This personable young lady excels in manyareas. Her superior ability as a student has beenproved more than once; she has been on the Dean'sList four consecutive semesters. A member of theAmerican Collegiate Players and Campus Players.Erlene is a first semester senior from Broken Arrow,Oklahoma, majoring in speech and English. MissLaney is the nominee of the Zeta Rho social cluband other interests include Bison Boosters, drama.and play production.66

,_ ... " .... ~COMING QUEEN Miss Paula PeacockPaula Peacock, chosen as 1965 Home­VU.eCl1, is an enchanting young lady from'Ti.nt,mvill,e. Tennessee. Miss Peacock holds anotherroyal title, that of Sub T-16 Club Queen, and is amember and past president of the Ju Go Ju sociallub. She is one of the twenty-four faculty-electedltudents to be included in the 1966 Who's Who inAmerican Colleges and Universities, and waschosen to be one of the 1966 Petit Jean QueenAttendants. A four year Bison Booster, Paula alsobelongs to the SNEA, was a Big Sister, and a memberof the Inter-Club Council. As an active memberof these clubs and the SA Cabinet, senior Paulais kept busy.Carol PruchaCarol Prucha's pleasing personality has wonmany admirers and has made her a campusCarol's sweet smile and warm hello arereflections of a generous heart. The Lambda Sigmamen's social club chose Carol as their Queen, andstudent body chose her as 1966 Petit Jean QueenIAttendarlt. n cr club membership is with the KoKai social club, for which she has served aspresident. Junior Carol is a dietetics major hailingfrom Shawnee, Oklahoma.Ann H edrickBrightening the campus each day with her sunnypersonality is junior Ann Hedrick. In ,her quietway she demonstrates a sincere consideration forothers. A Searcy girl, Ann is a secretarial sciencemajor and the social club of which she is a memberis J u Go J u. Possessing a variety of talen ts, Ann wasan active member of the Bison Boosters, CampusPlayers, and has supported the athletic teams withconstant loyalty.CLASS REPRESENTATIVESCaml Bonnell Martha Crider Diane Holder .Harl' Beth Parks

BEST ALL AROUNDCliff GanusCarol BonnellHonored by the student body as Best All Aroundboy is Cliff Ganus. Displaying a superior qualityof leadership, Cliff does an excellent job of everythinghe undertakes. Talent and capability coupledwith a strong devotion to Harding have deemedhim an outstanding student.Lovely Carol Bonnell quietly weaves her wayinto the hearts of all who know her. Her sincereand enjoyable personality is only a part of herattractiveness. An enterprising student, she worksfor the school and her fellow students with maximumeffort and interest.70

HONOR STUDENTSDale W orkI,inda M ooreExtraordinary scholastic achievement h as provedDale W ork worthy of the esteemed position of 1966Petit Jean honor student. From far-away Trenton.M ichigan, Dale h as achieved a 4.00 accumulativegrade point average both his freshman and sophomoreyears at Harding.Outstanding academic abilities are indicative of apromising future for senior Linda Moore. Both intelligenceand diligence have been factors responsiblefor Linda's mastery of her college cun·iculum.Excelling in every phase of learning, Linda certainlvdeserves the Petit Jean H onor Sturlen t position.71

CLASS FAVORITESSENIORST om BlllckerLinda SpearsJUNIORSDavid SmithConnie T aylorInterested in all around him, Tom Blucker is aca pable and cooperative worker in m any phases ofcollege life. Superior leader ship abilities won himthe position of senior class president. Sincere andoutgoing, his exceptional personality ty pifies thetrue Harding spirit.Always on the go, Linda Spears is greatly admiredby all who know her as a girl who ca n alwaysfind time to be a friend. As a h ard worker inschool acti vities a nd the possesser of a delightfulpersonality, Linda inspires enthusiasm and is awelcome addition to any occasion .72

David Smith certa inly ex hibits extraordinaryleadership ability as SA representative of the juniorclass and past president of his class. His attractivesmile and amiable ways have won for him manyfri ends and admirers. He impresses all with hissince re interest in each fellow student.Energetic Connie Taylor actively partIcIpatesin just about every phase of college life. FromBelles and Beaux to SA work sh e spreads h er sunnysmile and warm personality across the campus.An ener getic fellow with a winning way issophomore Mike Frampton. His likable personalityand his consideration for others have caused thesoph omores to choose him as their favorite.Pam Mullins· vivacious personality a nd unselfishnessmake her a friend to all. Always smiling.she brings sunshine into her classmates lives.Her sparkling personality and natural beautymake Mary Beth Parks a delight to be with. Becauseof her enthusiasti c spirit and friendliness toall. Mary Beth is a favorite of the freshman class.Charm and friendliness go hand in hand withRonnie Reeve. His su perior ability and high idealshave won him the respect of his classm a tes andca used them to elec t him as their r epresentative.SOPHOMORESMike FramptonPam MullinsCLASSFAVORITESFRESHMENRonnie ReeveMan' Beth Parks73

WHO'S WHOOutstanding students.receiverecognition for achievementsOutstanding students receive one of the mostcoveted honors each year when, as campus leaders,they are chosen for recognition in Who's WhoAmong Students in American Colleges and Universities.Who's Who candidates are chosen on thebasis of character, scholarship, citizenship, serviceto the college, and potentiality for future usefulnessto business and society.Jim Anderson, a psychology and Bible majorfrom Watertown, S. D., exerts his leadershipabilities as senior SA representative and presidentof the Beta Phi Kappa social club. Jim is a memberof the A Cappella Chorus and is the club beau ofBeta Tau Gamma.Enthusiastic Sherry Balthrop is a Bison cheerleaderand the Mohican club queen. One of thefour juniors elected to Who's Who, she is an Englishmajor from Fort Worth, Texas. Sherry sharesher exceptional talents with all through the CampusPlayers and Belles and Beaux, and is a memberof the Ko Jo Kai social club.Senior class president Tom Blucker is a generalscience major from North Little Rock. Tom, amember of TNT social club and the Pre-Med club,was chosen by the seniors as class favorite.Carol Bonnell, a home economics major fromDoniphan, Mo., is a leader in many fields. Chosenas 1965 May Queen and 1966 Best All Around girl,many campus activities are witnesses to her interestin the college. As an active member of MEAsocial club, Les Bonnes du Christe, Latin Americanand British Columbia clubs, SNEA, InterclubCouncil and Colhecon, Carol is certainly kept busy.Vivacious Linda Byrd is another of the juniorsto be elected to Who's Who. An active participatorin the American Studies and Bison Boosters, Lindais a social science major from Little Rock. She wassophomore class favorite and is a member of theRegina social club as well as SA secretary.James O. And.rsonSherry h. BalthropThoma s O. Bluek.rVirgini a Carolyn Bonnelllinda Sue ByrdMarilyn J. Cobb

Earl D. DavidsonClifton L Ganus IIIPat W. HileJ ... lia Diane HuddlestonBen Milton HueyA leader among the girls on campus is elementaryeducation major Marilyn Cobb. She is amember of Belles and Beaux, serves as presidentof Interclub Council, and ;,S past chairman of BigSisters. Hailing from Springfield, Mo., she i~ amember of Zeta Rho social club and is the BetaPhi Kappa club queen.Jacqueline Daniel is a competent student and aleader on campus. She is a member of Alpha Chiand, as a math major, Mu Sigma Gamma mathclub. Being dorm director for the academy girlstakes up much of Jacque's time.The Bison business manager, Earl Davidson,contributes his time, energy, and outstandingability in several areas of college activities. Majoringin Bible and speech, his home is in Montgomery,Ala. He is a member of TNT social club,Timothy Club, and A Cappella Chorus.Indicative of his many talents and interests arethe organizations of which Cliff Ganus is a member.As a music major he is active in the A CappellaChorus, Belles arid Beaux, and the band ..A memberof Sub T-16 social club and Alpha Chi, he is alsooutstanding in dramatics. Cliff serves the SA thisyear as its treasurer.Friendly and efficient Pat Hile is a respectedleader on campus. A Bible major from Fort Smith,he is vice·president of the senior class, a member ofthe Timothy Club, and is the religious activitieschairman for the SA. Pat is a member of Chi SigmaAlpha social club.A drama student of superlative talent is JulieHuddleston. The English major from Nashville,Tenn., is a member of Campus Players, AmericanCollegiate Players, and Alpha Psi Omega dramaticsfraternity. She is a past member of the A CappellaChorus and is in SMENC.Showing exceptional ability in the music field aswell as other areas, Ben Huey is a member of theA Cappella Chorus, Belles and Beaux, and the band.A junior math major from Marysville, Ohio, hebelongs to Beta Phi Kappa social club and thescience club.75

Donald H. Jo hn sonKen l. JohnsonM ollie Patricia LaFevorWHO'S WHOHigh standards, wide backgroundachieve certificationThe associate editor of the Bison, Don Johnson,has been Petit Jean honor student for two years.The accounting major from Shreveport, La., is ajunior and holds membership in the AmericanStudies and Beta Phi Kappa social club.As an accounting major, Ken Johnson is on theMarketing Management Team and is a member ofPi Gamma Psi accounting club. As a freshman,Ken, whose home is Leavenworth, Kan., was vicepresidentof his class. Ken is a member of TNTsocial club.Mollie LaFevor is an active parllclpant invarious campus activities. She lends her servicesas a member of the SA cabinet, SNEA, and InterclubCouncil. An elementary education major fromNashville, Tenn., Mollie is a member of the Tri­Kappa social club.1965 Petit Jean honor student Rella MartinDean is an outstanding student academically. Ageneral science major from Searcy, she is a memberof the Alpha Chi honor society, and belongsto the Regina social clu b.Phil Merrell exhibits superior ability not onlyacademically but athletically as well. A memberof the cross-country and track teams, he is achemistry major from Barberton, Ohio. Phil wona NSF summer undergraduate research grant lastsummer and works as a chemistry lab assistant.Dennis Organ is a man of diversified talents.Coming from Shreveport, La., he is a math majorand has been editor of the Bison for two years.Dennis is a member of the A Cappella and Bellesand Beaux, as well as Alpha Chi and the Beta PhiKappa social club. In the past he has been a memberof the SA cabinet.Retta Martin DeanPhilip H. MerrellDenn is M ic hael Organ76

Paula C. PeacockMerlin R. PriorPaula Peacock demonstrates her capabilitiesin several phases of college life. She is a mathmajor from Tiptonville, Tenn. Crowned 1965Homecoming Queen, Paula is a member of AlphaChi and the SA cabinet. The queen of the SubT-16 social club, she represents them as Petit JeanQueen attendant, and is a member of the Ju Go Jusocial club.Talented and capable, Merlin Prior is a man ofsuperior ability. A business administration major,he is the president of Alpha Chi and is a memberof the A Cappella Chorus and Belles and Beaux.The recipient of the Ganus award for scholarship,Merlin is an American Studies student, and amember of the 1965 Marketing Management team.As our SA vice-president Bob Rader is vitally interestedin world affairs. H e debates intercollegiately,is a Young Republican, and is a member ofAmerican Studies. As a history major he has joinedthe Phi Alpha Theta history society and Pi KappaDelta speech society. The Yorktown Indianan isa Galaxy social club member.JoLee Thayer is truly an accomplished musician.A transfer student from York College, she has receivedthe outstanding music student award fortwo years. JoLee is a member of the Belles andBeaux and A Cappella Chorus, and is a favoriteentertainer at banquets and other special occasions.As SA President. Dwayne Van Rheenen has astrong voice in student government. A Bible andspeech major from Oskaloosa, Iowa, he served asco-chairman of the Mission Workshop. The variedactivities in which he participates include CampusPlayers, Timoth y Club and Mohican social club.Dwayne is the beau of the Omega Phi social club.Jim Wilson, history and English major fromSpringfield, Mo., has served as SA treasurer andis presently on the cabinet. H e exhibits skill as acapable and sophisticated writer through hiscolumn in the Bison . A m ember of the A CappellaChorus, he also is a participator in the AmericanStudies and the Chi Sigma Alpha social club.Robert E. Rader, Jr.Sharyl Jolee ThayerDwayne Van RheenanJames W . Wilson

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