Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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DR. H. T. CLARK is well known to every IIardA jug student because. of his wide range uf mllego inlurvsts and his ability to inspiro enthusiasm in sinclonts and teachers. As Vico-Prosidcnt in charge of the research pmA gram in the life sciencr'sADr, Clark is rcsl'mnsiblc! for dirocting the research lahnratoryh presenting the Harding; story in research foundations. and bring:- ing distinguished scientists to the campus. His nhility tn persuade others makes him an especially good ambassador to represent the college. Dr. Clark is an outstanding teacher nf biology and 110 ivarhc-s a section of freshman biology each somvslor. An authority on important phasos 0f spncv medicine and travel. Dr. Clark is an interest imp; lt'Fllll'Ur and a brilliant Ctn'lversalinnalist. Cnarh nf ATC Championship teams in hnth track and crnsS-rmmn'y falhor of three Harding: students. dynamir hwiurm'. and notvd rc-snarrl'lm'. Dr. Clark is a valuable loader and a loyal alumnus. ROBERT T. CLARK, JR.. PI'ID Addressing cm chemwe Harding freshman class, Dr. R. T. Clark reveals Heading the complex research program. Dr. Clark directs the activi- imeresring facets of smence, by relating his professional experiences hes necessary to Fearn Vhe effecm of oxygen in ouTer space on humans. 22

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Msldom Clihon L Genus. JL, hacked by Fellow readers in education, mbarks upon a new Epoch of his lwfe c1: presidenl of Hordmg College. j DMINISTRATION hefiremenf 0nd inauguration brings new leader 'll - fim lady m his side, President Gunus 13 honored by hundreds of ' HI and colleagues of ihe inaugumf banquet foHowing his w'nducMhm The pomp and pagcantry 0f the formal inaugurw tinn of Dr. Clifton Loyd Ganus, 1:2. 95 president of Harding College on September 18. 1965, im- pressed all present with the great responsibilities , and Lorrific demands of the office, Representatives i h ' from more than 175 colleges, universities, learned r snrivties. and professional organizations in aca- demir regalia added dignity to the impressive roremuny presided over by Dr. Houston T. Kames. prvsidont 0f the board. Greetings were brought by distinguished educators and President Ganus outh linvd the goals of his administration in an impresi .civc inaugural address. Dr. David W. Mullins, president of the Univer- sity of Arkansas. addressed the 600 guests at the inaugural dinner for which Jim Bill McInteer. a Harding alumnus and board member. served in a superb manner as master of ceremonies and Vernal Richardson and Ann Sewell played a violin-piann number. Louis Green, another Harding alumnus and board member; served as master of ceremonies nf 1110 inaugural hmrhmn at which the 391195 and Roaux nntertained magnificiently.

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- JOSEPH F. PIIYOR, PhD DR. JOSEPH E. PRYORq Dean of Harding C01- loge. possesses keen intolligcnce. an untiringT capa- city for work. and a humble spirit, As aCadomiC dean. Dr. Pryor rninrdinates the entire college currinlllnn. His abilities to manage. to persuade. and to guide mmhlo him to mmplcte the mountainous tasks which cranfmnt him each day. Serving capably as a mnrdinalnr nf' the North Central Association Liberal A115 Study Program. Dr. Pryor visits several colleges oath year to assist them in self-study programs. HDr. erN also serves as SecretaryiTreasuror of Rogiun H of Alpha Chi. President of the Department nf Higher Education of the. Arkansas Edumtion Assnrialinn. and is Har- ding's faculty roprnsnntatix'n In tho Arkansas: Inter- rnllogiate Athletic Association. An excellent teacher: Dr; Pryor explains the problems and wondor of physical science to his Flassos each semester. Each year 110 gives valuabln assistance to the P?Iit Man as faculty advisor. 'DMINISTRATION E, een sense of responsibility guides our officers VIRGIL LAWYER. MA Harding's Dean of Students and Director of Admissions is a Winsome recruiter. an able adh ministrator. and a cmnpotont advisma VIRGIL LAWYER works each day for Harding. whether on tho Soarcy campus 01' in hundreds of other towns and Cities in the searrh for high caliber students who might be inlerestvrl in Christian education. In student recruitment ho is ably assisted by Eddie R. Campbell. President of Hardingk Alumni Association. Virgil Lawyer keeps in Contact with thousands of fnrmer students 011 every part of the globe. Because it is impurtant that Harding students feel welcome and at home during the first weeks 01' the fall somestor. Dean Lawyer's wit and keen intelligence enable him to cup? with every situation and prob: 10m that arises. An avid sports fan. Mr. Lawyer sponsors the Bison Boosters and lends a guiding hand to TNT men as they participate in intramural activities. 23