Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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INEZ PICKENS. BA Efficient and reliable, VIRGIL BECKETT is responsible for registering students.1 recording grades, preparing transcripts, checking graduation requirements and making various academic studies. . An alumnus of Harding College, Mr. Beckett Is an able counselor and advisor. Seniors ap- preciate and trust his advice and knowledge when checking on graduation requirements or making important decisions about graduate study. His friendly smile and pleasingr disposition add a note of pleasure to some of the long and tedious tasks involved in maticulation and other routine academic procedures. A vital part of the Harding campus, Mr. Beckett enjoys all of the Bison performances on the gridiron, court and diamond He also enjoys ti gatne of golf with his colleagues or working in his yard. A member of the college church of Chrtst, he and his family enjoy the fellowship and the opportunities to serve that are so much a part of this active congregation. His dedication to the church and t0 the community is exemplarv of his work as registrar. i u INEZ PICKENS has served very ably as Hal: ding's Dean of XVumon since 1955. Her interest in developing maturo Christian wumen has made many friends aiming: lmth Slutlents and faculty. Mrs. Pickens also sm'vos as directnr nf Pattie Cobb Hall which houses Iloiirly 0110 hundred Harding women. AS a teacher of lingligh at the Harding Avatlcmy lVlrs. Pit'ktins instills in her students an appreciation fur moat literature through her vlussm in English and American literature. Her thoughtfulness and gmmino concern for nthors are major roasnns Why the Dean of VVnmen still rnrrospnmls with lmnrli'mls of Har- ding alumnae who are nnw lmmomakers and mrnor women. :Vlrs. Pirkcnr: is an avid spurts fan. an intrigu- ing toaclior. and a faithful Christian wurker. She is 3 active membor nf tlm Hartliner Business: and Prnfossirmal Vt'umvn and tho Soarry rlmptor 0f A.A.U.VV VIRGIL BECKETT, BA

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ADMINISTRATION Administrators generate student achievement The talents and disposition needed by a dean of students are effectively portrayed by Har- dingis Dean of Students and Director of Admis- sions, VIRGIL LAWYER. Dean Lawyeras first contact with students frequently begins when the students are snphty mores or juniors in high school as he speaks to high school hcollege daya: programa for youth meetings at congregations throughout the state or at hpmspective student meetings of alumni chapters. He also corresponds with thou- sands of students to inform them of the excellent program at Harding College. As coordinator of the student orientation pro- gram at the beginning of the fall semester, Dean Lawyer has the exciting responsibility of meet- ing students and helping them feel at home on campus. His wit, keen insight into the psycho- logy of youth and genuine interest in young people enable him in an effective manner to make students aware of the great opportunities available at Harding for them to have an en- joyable time while they develop physically, intellectually and spiritually. His office is open to students for help with their problems. VIRGII. H. LAWYER, MA JOSEPH E. PRYOR, PhD Ably and amiably tackling any task before him. JOSEPH E. PRYOR, known to most stu- dents as ;Dr. Joe;n discharges the responsibilities of the Dean of the College. He also serves as a cnordinator for the North Central Association Liberal Arts Study program, Secretary-Treasurer nf Region II of Alpha Chit second Vice-president nf the AEA Department of Higher Education and Councilor for the Central Arkansas Section uf the American Chemical Society. Since assuming the deanship in 1960a he has continued some classroom teaching each semester in his major field of physical science. Dean Pryor inspires many faltering students With his vivid descriptions of todayis physical world. A graduate of Harding College, Dean Pryor draws upon his collegiate background as editor of both the Bison and Petit Jean to provide in- valuable assistance to each Petit Jean staff as faculty advisor. He also serves as Harding's faculty representative to the Arkansas Intercol- legiate Athletic Conference, drawing upon his intercollegiate experience in basketball and track. He serves as a deacon at the College Church of Christ. 24

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'qu 1 Q. 1- - PK .. '95,! mm HARDFNG'S Buhle deprirlmenf chairman. Joe Hacker, ll James R. Allen, M!!! Assismnr Professor Bible James D. Bales, PhD Professor Christian Doctrine Leslie Burka, MA Professor Greek and Hebrew William J1 Hacker, MRE Assrslunt Professor RellgIOUS EdUCOlIOn Earl Canard Hays, 80 Associate Professor Bible and Church Husrory Robert Helsfen, MA Assistant Professor Bible John Rober' McKay, MA Asslsrom Professor Bible Nuale Thomas Pryor, ThM Assistant Professor Bible Andy 1'. Ritchie, MA Assnsfunr Prefessor Bible Jack Wood Sears, PhD Professor Blble BIBLE Hearts, minds of students influenced by words, actions The Bible. the hub around which the college revolves is ably taught to all students by a dedi- cated faculty. VVnrk is administnred in the Biblical, doctrinal. historical, and practical areas, but the impact of this department does not end in the classrnum. Bible majors and others stu- dents likewise benefit from 1110 Thanksgiving lectureship. an inspirational and instructional weekly Mnnday night mooting. numerous special interest meetings, and four annual semi- nars featuringr outstanding ministers from throughout the brotherhood. Tho Timothy Club offers practical advice from ministers. elders, and church workers each week to Bible majors. The depariment has made a special effort this year to work through various organizations, in- cluding the Student Association. to foster a keener interest in the Bible and in religious activities among; all Harding's students. W. Joe Hacker. department Chairman. is currently on leave of absence completing a doctorate in religious education at Snulhwnstern Baptist Seminary in Ft. Worth. SEARCHING for lrulhs Ihcn Hordmg College and lhe world was huwlt on, Bill Show! seeks to lmQFDVE his knawledge of Bible fruth. receives lhe Christian Educator award from Jum Blll Mclnteer of the Twenliuih Century Cllriaiicn. I Q,