American Chrsitian College - Torchbearer Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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Some of our students ministered as pastors, assistant pastors, youth directors and ministers of music in nearby churches. The All American Kids had several opportunities to sing in the Tulsa area and always made friends for the college. But the All American Kids are not the only students who use their musical talents for the Lord. A group of singing girls, who call themselves The Reflections, sang this past year for local churches as well as our own. Wherever they sang the audiences were impressed lvisually as well as audiblyl. A few students sang and played in quartets or served as pianists for local congregations. This provided invaluable training to young Christians called to His service, and also helped to spread the word of our college. The Crusader Basketball team energized the student body with their enthusiasm and talent. In our first year of true intercollegiate competition, they gained recognition for their outstanding ability throughout the Southwest. Under the superb coaching of George Hauser, the Crusaders set a new single game scoring record for the state of Oklahoma. Next fall Coach Negial King is beginning the Crusader Baseball program that we hope will be as successful as our basketball team in promoting our college and the principles upon which it is founded. Last fall marked the beginning of the loudest voice spreading the news about American Christian College to our community. That voice is KBJH-FlVl. With 100,000 watts of stereo power, our college radio station spreads a booming Gospel in word and in song throughout Northeastern Oklahoma. Specializing in sports, news, community service and religious programming, KBJH attracts a wide listening audience and introduces them to A.C.C. and its associated ministries. In the sports department, Gary Blevins, a student of all four years, keeps Tulsa informed on sporting events, local, national, and international. As The Voice of the Crusaders, he broadcasts all the Crusader Basketball games and also covers the local baseball team, the Tulsa Oilers, for KBJH. Many sporting fans will be reached with the gospel of Christ through the influence of KBJH. Student disc jockeys Carl Nliller, Dave Angel, Dan Villanueva, and others play inspiring gospel music for our audience and gain valuable career training while at college. Our community service programs such as Talk of Tulsa and Good Neighbor Guide make friends and listeners of thousands. All in all, this has been the best year in the history of American Christian College and l'm sure that next year will be even better. As by God's grace we continue to grow and improve, l have no doubt that American Christian College will become one of the most outstanding small colleges in the nation. The Lord has already blessed us with a fine Christian administration, faculty and staff of the highest academic calibre, a new and modern campus, a complete new library, and some of the finest students in the world. l'm confident that He will continue to bless us and lead us as He wills. As prayer for our college is offered to God from every continent in the world, we grow stronger and more able to stand in the fight for Christ and against the forces of the Antichrist. I would like to thank everyone who made this year as student body president possible for me. First I should not forget our Lord Jesus Christ, for without His grace l would be lost and could do nothing. Next l would like to thank all of the supporters of Dr. Hargis' ministries and all those who keep this work before God in prayer: the administration, faculty and staff of American Christian College, whose assistance and guidance was invaluable - especially Jay Butler, to each student at A.C.C. and all the support they gave, last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank Dr. Billy James Hargis, for without his faith and vision this school would not exist. Please continue to pray for American Christian College, because Christian young people, prepared to stand for righteousness, are the only hope for America, save our Lord, Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord! Love in Christ, Thom Hickling fvilltlw

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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.

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