Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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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

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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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As Harding's Dean of Women MRS. INEZ PICKENS is vitally interested in every young woman rm campus and i5 anximts to encourage them in vvery possible way. An ahle teacher. Mrse Pickens has instructed hundreds of students in English duringr her years of ur-rvire at the Harding Academy She is director uf Pattie Cnhh Hail the home of one hundred Har- ding wnmen, and she is active in the Searcy chapter of AAA.U.VV. as well as in Harding;r Business and meessiunal VVOITIEH. Her warm smile, easy manner! and oxomplifica- lion 0f I'Iarding ideals are appreciated by students and her interest and respect for others make her an impnrtant member of the faculty. Making pfons for graduate study with senior Joe Befew, Virgil Beckett performs one of has many serwces for students 05 registrm 0F Harding Uur Registrar is a vital member of Harding's mlministralive team. VIRGIL BECKETT serves in muntfess ways to assure the accurate and efficient handling; of important school records and reports. Though a busy man. Mr, Beckett always takes time In munsel and direct students who respect his mlvire about graduate study and nther future plans. Students find pleasure in talking: with an adminii stmtnr whuse smile and wit can ease some of the tensinns wliirh mount during: hectic college weeks. Mr. Beckett and his wife are artivc Civic workers. me interested in all Bison spurts. and are zealous wnrkers in the Cullege Church nf Christi His inf terests are many. yet. his enthusiasm never wanes. He finds relaxation from his; strenuous wnrk through working in his yard. playing a round of golf. or fishing in one of the many lakes near Searcy with some of his friends. 24 INEZ PICKEN 5, IA VllGll BECKETT, BA