American Chrsitian College - Torchbearer Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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memcan CHRISTIAN college Dear Students, Staff, Administration and Friends, The conclusion of the fourth school year at American Christian College brings to my mind many unique things about our school that set us apart from all the others. Some of them are obvious, but others only those who attend school here will probably know. The obvious things that set us apart are a small student body, personal attention from the staff, the fact that we take no federal aid at all, and our stand for Christ and country. There are many things about A.C.C. that perhaps the casual observer would not notice, such as our family spirit between not only the students, but between the faculty and the students - between everyone at A.C.C. - it's really beautifull Fellowship with one another has been the ingredient that has made this year so successful. We have had more opportunities for Christian service and fellowship this year than ever before. Duane Hollis, the student body chaplain, and Rick Barker, his assistant, organized weekly services for the elderly at local nursing homes that our students would participate in as preachers, teachers or musicians. They would be there to comfort and pray with the nursing home residents. Nightly devotions were held in the college chapel and morning prayer in the cafeteria under the supervision of Duane and Rick. These meetings, along with the special revivals and regular church services laid the spiritual foundation among students on campus. Many of the dorms met in prayer together regularly and because of this, the harmony between dorm mates made school more enjoyable for everyone. Student government played a bigger role than ever in the activities of the college. They organized the first Homecoming Game and Banquet. We won the game and the banquet was a smashing success. A special musical presentation was presented for the students by The Living Sound, a contemporary gospel group with an evangelical missionary outreach. lVlrs. Billy James Hargis made a rare appearance as a public speaker, encouraging us all while Doc was overseas surveying the missionary operations of Christian Crusade. In late April, Student Government sponsored an Awards Banquet to honor outstanding athletes, scholars, and faculty members. American Christian College was represented in the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature by delegates from our school, funded by the Student Government. At O.l.L., we were able to influence student leaders from almost every college and university in Oklahoma for our conservative and patriotic ideals. The House and Senate of our Student Government sent letters to local newspapers expressing student opinions on important issues. The Student Court settled the few disputes under its jurisdiction that came up during the past year. Next year as the Court's duties are expanded, it should become a much more active branch of government. The president of each class coordinated social, spiritual, and fund raising activities for the respective classes. Each president did an outstanding job for his class and they were invaluable as assistants to me in student body functions. The newly chartered Conservative Club offered another opportunity for students to get together and also to learn about issues facing conservatives today. Each meeting featured a special guest speaker, who presented the issues on such topics as abortion, drug abuse, the Equal Rights Amendment, and Sensitivity Training. Under the leadership of our College Vice President, David Noebel, the Conservative Club kept interested students informed.