Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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Dr. Cox oversees growing American Studies organization BILLY RAY COX, M.B.A., LL.D., MM? Q ii I it ' S 51 95 . g if W 5? LL ' r ' 1 ,m f .3 , Hiug,-' 5:-' W' ' ' We F U 4' '-. Ml fa- 'X' t i r 1 Hifi ' -V X at it .2- 1 ' 5 XNIFXI s .v f f if ,X ., ,,-Bax' 2,5 it ' , Lrg-W gf '. 52- . pf if- - 43: E--3, . 1 f ag I .y ,xii '1:, . ' Q I C.P.A., Vice President, traveled ex- tensively contacting foundations and individuals for gifts to the 511.3 million Phase III Development Program. As visiting lecturer for the University of Arkansas Industrial Research and Extension Center, he conducted seminars in many Arkansas cities. He served as director of the American Studies Program and in March sponsored a nine-day study tour to Washington, D. C., Philadelphia, and Williamsburg in commemoration of the national bicentennial. He was in- strumental in obtaining the DEC PDP 11f45 computer which became operational during the fall semester. Cox received many invitations to address important conventions. Among these were the Power and Com- munications Contractors Association in Bermuda, the Wisconsin State Telephone Association in Madison, the Central Arkansas Personnel Association in Hot Springs, and the Mid-South Management Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi. He received an award from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge for his speech, Our American Heritage of Great Values. Rebirth of a Nation was another one of his speeches relating to the Bicen- tennial Celebration. He serves as a deacon of the College Church of Christ and teaches a Sunday morning Bible class for college students. 1. AS ASSOCIATE professor of business, Dr. Cox lectures on the key points in American business law. 2. VICE- PRESIDENT COX. 3. BILLY RAY COX and Michele Pullara display the spirit of the Bicentennial on the patriotic Junior class Homecoming float. ,fwx 6 1 'P' .11 lb WY aware- ak 'lf ' ' - 22 f VICE-PRESIDENT lh. gpm

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,,e ,M-ff' 1. VISITING with his son Cliff, daughter Debbie, and daughter-in-law Debbie, Dr. Ganus attends the annual Black and Gold Banquet. 2. BOARDING the college plane, Dr. Ganus prepares for another trip in the interest of Christian education. 3. CLIFTON GANUS laughs as he celebrates the beginning of another year. 4. DILIGENTLY working during Pizza Hut's Harding Night, Dr. Ganus helps raise money for Harding College. 5. A TYPICALLY interesting cheerleaders' skit amuses Dr. Ganus. 6. IMITATING the actions of his grand- daughter, Clifton Ganus hugs Johnna's new rag doll. 7. DR. GANUS congratulates Kirk Davis at the Olen Hendrix Building dedication. 8. IN the middle of a hectic day, Dr. Ganus takes a break with his wife, Louise. 9. PRESIDENT GANUS. 10. CONVERSING with track team members, Dr. Ganus enjoys attending meet. 11. AT THE Student Association's fall reception for new students, President Ganus shows his interest in the real business of Christian education. PRESIDENT I 21

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Dr. Pryor honored by national societies and student groups JOSEPH E. PRYOR, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, served the students in various roles - teacher, academic counselor, advisor to several activities, and personal friend. Pryor was elected president of the Arkansas Deans Association for 1975- 76 at the annual meeting on October 6- 7 in Jonesboro. He was re-elected secretary-treasurer of the National Council of Alpha Chi for a four-year term at the October 24-25 meeting of the Council in Dallas. Speaking at the 1975 meeting of the Associated Collegiate Press in St. Louis and chairing a discussion session at the Governor's Conference on Post- Secondary education in Little Rock were November activities of the Dean. He also installed chapters of Alpha Chi in Arkansas, Kansas, North Dakota, and Tennessee. He represented Alpha Chi at the annual meeting of the As- sociation of College Honor Societies in Indianapolis in February. He was elected vice president of the Arkansas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in December. On campus he served as advisor to the Petit Jean, completing 32 years of service to yearbook staffs, and as one of the sponsors of the TNT social club and of the Arkansas Eta Chapter of Alpha Chi. Pryor served as an elder of the College Church of Christ and as chairman of the worship committee. 1. DR. JOSEPH E. PRYOR, Dean of the College. 2. ACTING in his capacity as Alpha Chi sponsor, Dr. Pryor officially initiates an inductee into the honor society. 3. ALONG with his wife Bessie Mae, Dr. Joe Pryor relaxes after a challenging day. 4. DR. PRYOR, AIC official, controls the clock at a Bison basketball game. 5. YEARBOOK editor, Andrea Mannen, and Joseph Pryor, sponsor, look over some Petit Jean layouts. 6. IN the classroom, Dr. Pryor, professor of physical science, teaches in addition to his duties as Dean.