Ouachita Baptist College - Ouachitonian Yearbook (Arkadelphia, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 312 of the 1981 volume:

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At the same time students from Alaska to Africa and Canada to Japan prepared to travel to a place where commitment to the simple things in life was the norm. Each weekday was marked by its predict- ability of going to G.E. classes, working in the afternoons, and, at night, studying for morning quizzes. Although this routine characterized every university, we were still described by a difference that molded 1653 people into a family To the tunes of “Sweet, Sweet, Spirit,” or “Pass it On” at ten till the hour, friends met at Berry Chapel steps or the plaza swings to talk, in the grill for a doughnut between classes, or by the mail boxes to complain about phone bills. EVEN THE FLAGS by Grant Hall have a way of reflecting our style. The American, Arkansas and Christian flag not only repre- sent our commitment to Christian excellence, but also to national and state pride. It was the little things that made the dif- ference, like dining at Walt’s or going to Noonday or, just out of habit, smiling and saying hello to the students on your rush to class. Campaign buttons, the SELF election party, wearing yellow arm bands and the chimes ringing 52 times also proved that the big things were just as important to us. It was our style. The point where we exceeded the com- parison of other universities was marked by the competition with the best in the AIC and completing the third straight season with the All Sports Trophy. Our publications surpassed those of col- leges throughout the nation as the Ouachiton- ian earned yet another first class medalist rating and the Signal received first place standing from the Columbian Collegiate Press Association. (Cont. page 5) SOMETIMES THE FRIDAY NIGHT entertainment choice was watching television in dorm lobbies. David Cassidy and Rejeana Schaaf enjoy an hour of being together and watching “Dallas.” “ME AND MY SHADOW’ is part of the music selection presented by the Ouachitonians. Terry Griffin and Joy Johnson perform fora crowded Mitchell Auditorium. It’s Our Style 4 Opening NOT ONLY IS NOONDAY chapel, and BSU activities a part of our religious life, but the personal aspect is an important part of our daily lives. Ken Shaddox finds the prayer room a quiet place to rest and think. WITH A FEW MINUTES TO RELAX, the place to rest on a fall afternoon is the plaza swings. Tom Harris and Betty Fincher take a break from studies to enjoy a conversation. Li - 4 12 . ; . a apinenel we ae 4 aim fans. So The difference was evident (Cont. from page 3) The word “best’’ could easily define the activities of the Student Entertainment and Lecture Fund with such movie classics as “Gone With the Wind ” and “Kramer vs. Kramer’ and a long list of concert perfor- mances such as the Imperials and the Cruse Family. With the traditions of Tiger Tunes and Tiger Traks, the Ouachita Student Founda- tion continued its series of success in raising scholarship money. In an atmosphere where dedication to rules and regulations was important, phrases like “signing out,’ “late minutes,” and “room check’ had significant meanings. apg ermine AS AFTER THE CHIMES RING, the most popular place on campus is Evans Student Center, Lile Hall, and Mabee Recital Hall. The SUB is the place to meet friends in the grill or check mail between classes. (Cont. page 6) It’s Our Style 5 i a = ep) bol O A a VILE ek aire. - No ett Na y tay we ee SAND pense ae PE It was like any other campus, there were differences that ma t was like any other college campus — ballgames, labs, concerts, and a student union in the center of it all. But it was differe: chimes, the bell rings, the friendly aire of student fellow- ship. We could boast of Tiger Weake, liger Tunes, the All- Sports Trophy and club serenad- ing. Faculty, students, and admin- istration alike added a touch of specialty. We were different, and | the difference was in our favor. A college with an enrollment THE LIBRARY PROVIDES that needed fact, quote and reference reading for research and term pa- pers. A BREAK BETWEEN CLASSES gives Gary Harvey a chance to visit with friends and reflect on the days activities. yuNndation. a sopnomore ward that cov- arrives on from Little Something Extra 11 ira rendition of : “ay sane. re appointed ms brought All Sports oO DURIN AFTERNOON, Glen Gulledge spends some time with Hutch — Man’s best friend. THE MAKEUP IS PERFECT and the costume appropriate for another Verser Production. 14 Student Life eaeieeullie 2 ii 16 Student Life | { | LTR -m y Se ee ee, Fs es - —— Las. a From Tiger Traks and Tiger Tunes to the alumni dinners, the Student Foundation strives toward its many goals he Ouachita Student Foundation was a cam- pus organization aimed at helping Ouachita students by securing financial aid through a scholarship pro- gram. The foundation was made up of juniors and seniors who organized activities, such as Tiger Traks, Tiger Tunes, the “Shadowing Program,” the Pres- idential Leadership Forums, and academic dinners. Tiger Traks was an annual event held every spring which featured bicycle and _ tricycle | races, celebrity tennis matches, and a concert. The sixth annual event was held on April 18-19, 1980 and drew large crowds to the OBU campus. It was kicked off on a Friday night with the women’s trike races in Rockefeller Field House. The races consisted of many teams, made up of four women each, who competed on oversized tricycles in bracket tournament-style relay races. Prizes were awarded to the top three teams. The next morning was begun with the Tiger Traks Trot. This 4-mile run was sponsored by the OBU Military Science depart- ment and the OSF. All partici- pants in the Trot received a t-shirt, and trophies were awarded to the first place fin- ishers in each of four divisions. Immediately following the MEMBERS OF THE EEEASY Riders support each other after their bike race victory. Tiger Trot was the Ron Ely-Fess Parker Tennis Classic held at OBU’s Freeman-Dunklin Tennis Center. This event featured Ely, better known as the movies’ Tar- zan and Doc Savage; Parker, bet- ter known as Daniel Boone; Cliff Harris, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys football team, and other celebrities matching each other on the tennis courts. Later that same Saturday af- ternoon, the men’s bike races began. Bike teams, which were composed of four riders each, competed in races of several dif- ferent events with the winner se- lected by a cumulative point sys- tem. The members of the top three finishing teams received prizes. Also held during the week was the men’s and women’s super- stars competition. Ten men and ten women took part in the com- petition. Areas of competition included running, softball throw, bowling, 440-yard run, 100-yard dash, swimming, rope climbing, and obstacle course. The top three winners in each division received prizes. Tiger Tunes, an annual all- campus sing, was held during November 20-22, 1980. During this three day program, clubs and organizations performed five minute musical perfor- mances which each included music, costumes, and choreog- raphy that centered around a THE BIKE RACE is the traditional Saturday afternoon activity during Tiger Traks weekend. theme of the club’s choosing. The Shadowing Program was an activity of the OSF’s Student Alumni Committee where jun- iors spent all or part of their Christmas or spring breaks working with a Ouachita alum- nus who has a career in the stu- dent’s chosen field. The student didn’t just follow the person to work, but also ate and lived with the alumni. The Shadowing Pro- gram is geared to juniors to allow them the chance to plan ahead and broaden their visions. The Presidential Leadership Forum and the academic dinners were held several times during the year — one to recruit pro- spective freshmen, and the other to introduce students to OBU alumnus in their chosen area of study. The OSF members were se- lected through an interview process with the OSF steering committee and the approval of Dr. Daniel Grant. They were chosen on the basis of personal commitment and _ leadership, coming from a cross-section of students representing males, females, and different organiza- tions on campus. Many committees make up the OSF. Hank Hankins and Donna Moffatt were in charge of the committee that organized Tiger Tunes. Cindy Massey was head of the Student Alumni Commit- tee which organized the aca- ‘Students Helping Students’ demic dinners. The Publicity Committee han- dled mailouts for Tiger Tunes, designed logos, wrote press re- leases, sold ads for programs, designed programs, sold mega- phones, planned T.V. and radio ads, and put up posters. Deb- orah Holley and Rex Nelson were in charge of this committee. Without the Finance Commit- tee, the other committees could have lost much of their purpose. This committee was led by chairman Richard Mosley. Another job for OSF was pub- lishing “The Trak,” a monthly pamphlet about OSF activities. The Education and Promotion Committee, headed by Michelle Early, put “The Trak” out. The Student Recruit Commit- tee traveled with the OBU ad- missions counseling staff to high schools across the state. The chairmen of that committee were Mark Bennett and Leanne Daniell. The OSF was organized in 1974 with the motto ‘students helping students.’” The purpose of the organization has con- tinued to provide leadership training, institution building, raising scholarship recruitment opportunities, public relation work, the building of school pride, a healthy competition among students, and a more in- formal student body and alumni. THE RACE IS ON as the women of OBU compete in the Tiger Traks trike race in Rockefeller Gym. Ouachita Student Foundation 19 re By Bert Lace he girls had succeeded. Although ERA hadn't passed in Arkansas, the women of Ouachita Baptist University had had their chance once again to prove that they weren't the weaker sex. It was time for the traditional twirp week. The enthusiastic girls took their chance and asked the guys out, often wondering if that one specific twirp could becomea life long romance. This thought probably never stayed in their minds past the evening, but for Dr. Richard Mills and wife Pam, the thoughts of a romance be- came a reality. “We didn’t have a twirp week when Dr. Mills and I were at OBU,” said Pam, “but we had a Sadie Hawkins.” Before Sadie Hawkins there was a picnic on the grounds, and this was where Dr. Mills was twirped by his wife. “We got together at the picnic and had a great time,” said Pam, “and after Sadie Hawkins was over he walked me back to the COMPLETE WITH VEIL and flow- ers, Clint Acklin marries twirps at a Sadie Hawkins country marriage ceremony. The marriage booth proved to be a popular place for twirps and their dates. LOADED ON ONE of five flat bed trailors for the annual BSU Hayride, twirps C. J. Hall, Rhonda Saunders, Mark Stallings, and Kelly Goodin enjoy a fun evening. 20 Student Life With plerity of late minutes and extra bucks in the bank, the duties of dating take an about face dorm and asked me out for the following Saturday.” Another twirp date that led to a romance and a proposal was made by Rejeana Schaaf. Her catch was David Cassidy. “T twirped David for the Pi Kappa Zeta’s ‘“‘“Games People Play” after being introduced to him by one of his friends. We were supposed to go to church, out for ice cream, then back to campus for the show. It was so funny, because we couldn’t find the church and I suggested to him that we just go get ice cream.” After their desert and during Games People Play she fell in love with him and it’s been that way ever since. Choosing the right date wasn’t the only thing that was difficult for the girls. The BSU and social clubs had planned seven ac- tivities of twirp week, ranging from an evening of cartoons to a formal dinner. For an hour and a half of their favorite Looney Tunes, the Beta Beta Men’s Social Club hosted their annual ‘Beta Beta Car- toons.” Mitchell Auditorium was filled with twirp dates who were kids at heart. “The Ist Annual Patti Awards”, hosted by the Pi Kappa Zeta Social Club, was an impression of the Academy Awards. The awards, which were composed of Peppermint Patties, were given to students by guest celebrities such as Sy]l- vester Stallone (Terry Daniels) and Erik Estrada (Ron Bramos). Sigma Alpha Sigma once again sponsored their “Grand 5S Opry”. Couples could sit back on a bale of hay and listen to their favorite blue grass music per- formed by this men’s social club and their sweethearts. The annual BSU hayride trav- eled to DeGray Lake in cotton trailors and was enjoyed by hundreds of couples. This tradi- tional atmosphere made snugg]- ing up to your twirp an enjoyable evening. If a trip to Hawaii suited the twirps, the EEE Women’s Social Club provided a polynesian at- mosphere that added _ to everyone’s culture. While en- thusiastic students ate fruit and ham, they were entertained by Seven days of fun appearances from American tourists (Amy Tate and Donna | McCoy), and a Hawaiian dance | by Laurie Luna. Then for the girls with expen- sive taste, the Chi Delta’s “Har- | vest Moon” added the right touch of class. The semi-formal dinner theatre offered good food and entertainment. After the clouds broke Thurs- day at mid-afternoon, the Gamma Phi’s came out and sat up booths, games and food for Sadie Hawkins. Although the ground was wet, that didn’t stop the crowds. Not only were there twirp dates, but groups of students and faculty joined in the fun. The long lines in the country wedding booth proved that becoming man and wife was a favorite to every girl and guy. Other favorite events were the dunking booth, the country jail, the fortune teller, and of course the side show. When the girls walked their twirps back to their dorms some never thought that they would fallin love, but others wondered if their romance, too, would be- come a reality. ec DURING A MORE SERIOUS time, PERFORMING “SUMMER S’s Bernie Nusko, Clint Acklin, and NIGHTS” at the Chi Delta’s Harvest Mark Hobbs sing gospel at the “S’” Moon, senior Vicki Martin and Opry. This segment slowed things junior Barry Bates, add a delightful | down from the regular “S” music. touch to the dinner theatre. | DONNY AND MARIE OSMOND, AN EVENING OF HAWAIIAN at- portrayed by Sophomore CarlosIch- mosphere gives freshmen David ter and Junior Ginger Walker, pre- Wilson and Susan Mitchell a chance sent an award at the Ist Annual Pi to talk at the EEE Luau. Kappa Zeta Patti Awards. Twirp Week 21 OUACHITA’S OWN Urban Cow- boy, Steve Campbell, sports the latest in western wear. PLAID’S THE WORD for Steve Campbell and Carolyn Jackson as they chat outside the SUB. A CORDUROY BLAZER and Izod sweater provide “‘preppy’”’ warmth for Jenny Gosser and Kevin Crass. tr met a A et et a RA TT Pe RN he tht nh i ae 22 Student Life From top to toes fashion flares with blazers, button-downs and boots he prep parade By: Deb Williams he OBU fashion cur- riculum began with a study of the classics. From the toes of our top siders to the tip of our French braids, prep was definitely our style. This sportswear approach for fall 1980 was basically the same for both men and women. The top story began with a button-down collar shirt, an in- itialed crew sweater, or the ever-popular Izod “T” (if you really wanted to impress, anIzod pin could be bought to adorn any shirt). Pleated pants, cotton-twill khakis, or drab green army fatigues were the bottom-line. Fabrics were natural. No more polyester pant-suits and double knit dresses. Wool tweed and cotton flannel moved out front along with real silk and suede cloth. For the women, lace-trimmed and peter-pan collars were perched atop plaid or oxford cloth shirts. Trouser skirts, knee socks, and penny loafers lent a casual air to “dress-up” days. Soft and silky, feminine blouses were the ideal accent for tailored pants and slim skirts. Gloria Vanderbilt and Calvin Klein found their way into the BUTTON-DOWN COLLAR, navy blazer, and tie complete the G.Q. look for Kevin Crass, a senior from Pine Bluff. most discriminating jean ward- robe. G.Q. men had a share of the “prep-set” also, with navy wool blazers, Brooks Bros. shirts and crew sweaters. A more casual look might have been cowboy boots, Levis, a western shirt, and, if the weather permitted, a quilted down vest. All in all, relaxed, yet elegant, was the key. From the few brave souls who followed the latest fads to the classics-only collec- tors, our style was individuality personified. DRESSED AND READY TO GO, Kevin, Jenny, Steve, and Carolyn step out in style. Fashion 23 t F 24 Student Life WHETHER IT IS RUNNING a few laps or several miles around campus, for many students jogging was the most popular way to exercise. Ken Shaddox warms up for an afternoon run. FAST ACTION combined with the en- joyment of the outdoors made tennis a growing sport. Barry Hardin returns the ball from the baseline. TO EXERCISE and work off energy, Walton gym was the site every evening for students to practice basketball. Craig Brooks and Gary Mochizuki enjoy a quick game of one-on-one. if |A way of life taking shape | The habit of an evening jog around campus | or a quick game of racquetball grew from : By DeAnna Travis t happened every night. The frustration of facing two tests the next day were taken out by smashing a ricochet- ing racquetball into the wall or breathing | deeply and doing another lap in Lamb Pool. An- _ swers to everyday anxieties were found bothina quick game of one-on-one in Walton gym to a , casual evening jog with a friend around campus. But it was more than just escaping term paper size worries — staying in shape was a way Of life. Daily exercise, a habit carried over from his childhood, Terry Mee said, “If Ihad some activity everyday it cleared my mind and helped me think, sleep and even study better.” Terry’s | “some” activity included running at least two miles every three days, playing racquetball, some | swimming and has even ridden his bike several times to Lake DeGray and back. ‘At times I have ' so much energy built up, some type of individual sports was the best way for me to release it. And | as far as running goes the only thing that got in my way was rain.” Every evening between dinner and curfews, one look around campus proved Terry’s personal 4) exercise program was characteristic of many stu- _ dents. Terry said, ‘I believe there was more peo- ple jogging this year than they have all four years I've been here.’”” Janet McCully agreed that Ouachita students have expressed through sports a more intense desire to be physically fit. “My love is tennis,” Janet said, ‘but the main reason I played at least three times a week is to _ relieve tension, not just for the exercise. I’d rather jog for that.’’ Janet said that on the court she could forget about everything and get rid of frustration. | handling headaches.and hassels of everyday life “Then there were times,” she said, “when I just had too much hyper energy and a game of tennis helped burn it off.” In Lamb Pool every weekday evening from 6-6:30 the newest answer to staying in shape was initiated by Maureen Lenoard. She said, “It was a program involving 20 basic stretch exercises. You don’t even have to swim to do them.” One time, several dorm moms and students lined the pool on all four sides busily involved in situps and ballet type movements in the water. “It was fun and we all enjoyed it. It taught us a lot about exercise.” From the open doors of Walton gym, sounds of tennis shoes squeaked on the wooden floor and the rhythm of five dribbling basketballs blended with shouts of students playing a few leisurely, friendly games. ‘Most people I know of played in Walton at night because they didn’t play on a team here and they missed it from playing in high school,” Susan Pitts said. ‘At least that was the reason why I played. It’s mostly a pass time sport and used for relaxation.” For 30 minutes of fast paced action, Connie Opper said racquetball was, ’’. . . a great way to stay in shape. It helps in overall fitness.’”” She said it was a growing sport in number of enthusiast because it was an easy game to learn to play and it was not dependent on the weather like tennis and jogging. “The only problem,” Connie said, ‘““was we only have two courts. We could use six.”’ Rounding the corner at Walton gym two weight conscious students, one dressed in a pas- tel blue and pink jogging outfit, the other in baggy gray sweatsuits, breathed deeply and began up the hill in front of Johnson Hall. It happened every night. FOR A FAST PACED SPORT, many students turned to the courts in Rock- efeller Gym for a game of racquetball. Matt Greene serves the ball to John Crews. EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING Lamb Pool is the site of swimnastics, the newest answer to help keep in shape. Jayne Swift performs one of the ballet type stretch exercises. Taking Shape 25 ee ee ee eeeesesesaesi—s—sssessia JUST A JOG through the woods eases the pressure for Alan Brown. TAKING THE EASY way out, sophomore Barry Hardin sleeps his troubles away. THE PRESSURE OF A DEGREE PLAN pushes Linda Rowin to the breaking point. 26 Student Life By: Deb Williams he pressure was on. Day in and day out, you pushed yourself to the limit. OSF met at 7:00 (in the morning!), three classes came next, followed by chapel. You allowed yourself 30 minutes for lunch, went to two more classes and then rushed to your social club meeting. Twirp Week, Homecoming, Tiger Tunes . . . the list went on and on. In fact, you probably found yourself so caught up in the re- sponsibilities of classes and extra-curricular activities, that you didn’t get to do a lot of the things you really wanted to. A date? Who had time for one of those? Even the things you were sup- posed to enjoy, such as building a float, playing intramural sports, or flirting in the cafeteria became just another item to When the going gets tough, students come up with the creative alternatives check off your “Things I Have To Do Today” list. When it got so bad that you dreaded daylight and _ the pressure left you flatter than a pancake, how did you cope? The answer for some was a sol- itary walk or a brisk jog around campus. A dip in the pool or a little “one-on-one” could be added to the agenda. Letting off steam through these and other physical activities was a popular way of combating pressure. For others, getting away from campus was the key. “I just getin my car and ride. . . anywhere,” said Nancy Cole, a senior busi- ness administration major. “I might go shopping or get a group of friends together and go crazy.” “Going crazy’ meant any- thing from rolling houses to playing in the rain to participat- ing in dorm run-throughs. A few brave souls even admitted that en it all adds up “helping Henderson stay clean by soaping the fountain’’ was a good way to fight stress. For those who preferred less excitement in their quest for some quiet time, needlepoint- ing, reading, or painting might have been the answer. Sleeping was a cure-all for a few, includ- ing Joy Johnson, a junior music major. ‘I get the sleeping sick- ness,” she said. “’I lock the door and just go to sleep.” Even teachers sometimes felt the strain. Carol Hickking- botham, a communications in- structor, offered her own brand of taking it easy — “I pour Elmer’s Glue all over my hands, let it dry, then peel it off.” The pressure was on, alright. But it wasn’t anything we couldn’t handle. After all, what could be a better excuse for run- ning through mud puddles or sleeping until noon? PEANUT BUTTER ON CRACKERS is sometimes a substitute for supper, but Jenny Bishop and Donnie Heyden enjoy each other’s company as well. AFTER THE PRESSURES of a hectic day, Laurie Luna and _ Brent Blackmore enjoy a one-on-one con- versation, rather than laughter in a big crowd. . 28 Student Life | By: Brenda Wense fter a long hard day of classes, test and work, nothing was more satisfying than having supper with friends, sharing a few laughs, and letting procras- tination rule. Students started to gather in line about 4:20 p.m., in hopes to either beat the dorm moms, or at least get the garnishes of fruit off of the cottage cheese. But the supper hour offered more than food. “This is where I meet people,” said Chuck Stowe.” There are some people I wouldn’t see any- where but in the cafeteria.” Socializing was definitely a part of the supper hour. It was hard not to make new friends or to renew old relationships. But THE SUPPER HOUR means fun so- cializing, and anything from laugh- ter and singing, to calling the hogs and cheering over spilled milk is ac- cepted. Chat n’chew Good company, tall tales and serious talks make the supper hour a welcome time when a student had visited longer than he had planned, it usually meant less time for studying biology, practicing the piano, or resting his mind. ‘“T know it only takes five to ten minutes to eat,” said Jeff Bear- den, “but I usually spend about an hour in the cafeteria a night. Let’s face it, supper is where it happens. It’s your general chat ‘n chew.” Conversation with friends was relaxing, refreshing and invit- ing, but it also offered informa- tion to those who were inter- ested. “The cafeteria is a billboard for all the activities going on,” said Dale Yeary. “If it’s not posted, then someone will know about it.” WAITING IN LINE FOR SECONDS gives students the chance to talk to friends they haven’t seen fora while, and to learn the latest on campus. LISTENING TO FRIENDS tell their experiences of the day is an easy way to procrastinate, but Stan Harris and Teresa Thomas enjoy it anyway. Socializing in Cafeteria 29 30 Student Life By Sharla Whitworth t seemed to be a common belief that people at Ouachita Baptist University did not date. For some, this may have been the case, but for many others this cliche was not necessarily true. Dating ... it was the name of the game by which students got to know one another. However, with infla- tion and the ever-rising cost of living, it had almost become im- possible to go out for less than ten or twenty dollars. In other words, dating regularly could really hit a guy’s wallet or checkbook pretty hard. How was one to solve this expense prob- lem? First of all, dating did not have to be expensive. In many cases, it wasn’t so important where you went just as long as you had a good time. Many en- joyable evenings may have been spent-watching television in the dorm lobby, playing tennis on the campus courts, or just sitting and talking in the Tiger Grill. A nice picnic at the lake was a per- fect and an inexpensive way to A SPARE MINUTE is enjoyed by Diane Johnson and Lonnie Daws in the Tiger Grill. The grill was a popu- lar meeting place for students. CURTIS RICHEY AND LISA PRUITT battle their opponents in a game of foosball. The student center game room had several games that provided inexpensive fun. The game room, SUB, and SELF movies help cut the cost of an evening out The dating game enjoy a warm Sunday afternoon in Arkadelphia. The most economical nights to go to see a movie in Arkadelphia were Monday and Tuesday nights. These were “dollar nights” at the local cinema. The movies shown were usually very good and well worth the bargain price. A majority of students were engaged in many activities which were sponsored by vari- ous social clubs and campus organizations. Most of the entertainment at Ouachita orig- inated through SELF. They sponsored many popular movies and concerts throughout the year. These activities usually did not cost very much and were another excellent place to take a date and stay within the budget. Occasionally, the girl took the guy out for a big night on the town. In modern day America this was not a very uncommon practice. Some guys may have felt a little funny being asked out by a girl, but many times they were flattered and graciously ac- cepted. However, the old- fashioned and more natural form of dating, when the boy asked out the girl, was still by far the most popular type. When asked ‘What was your most unusual date?’ Sophomore Jill Walker said, ‘‘When I lived in Tirrenia, Italy, we had our Junior-Senior Prom in a real elegant Italian restaurant over looking the Mediterranean Sea. At the last minute the band that was supposed to perform called and cancelled. It was too late to get anybody else, so we had to dance to stereo music. For a prom with the romantic theme of ‘Mediterranean Moonlight,’ soul music was a little disappoint- ing.” In response to the question ‘Why do you like to date?’ Freshman Robin Hope replied, “T like to meet different kinds of people and learn about their in- terests and values. When I go out with a guy, it’s fun to get to know him on a one-to-one basis. It’s easier to be yourself when you have friends that you can relate to and talk with.” twirp itional ty, sponsored by A WEEK OF CONCENTRATED en- tertainment was the trad week yride to DeGray iv , was aha . One act the BSU Lake. d con- Terry Fort- ner and Teresa Thomas purchase tickets for . THROUGHOUT THE YEAR many “Psycho.” students attended movies an certs sponsored by SELF Dating 31 Just around the hills and curves ilies a city filled with entertainment By Deb Williams } hen classes got just a little too dull and going to McDonalds became a boring trip, a trip to the lively city of Hot ‘Springs provided a needed change of pace. Located approximately 30 miles from Arkadel- phia, Hot Springs was a boredom-bound student's delight, with its famous-name restaurants and up- to-date movie theatres. The scenic beauty of Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs National Forests made the “Spa City’ a natural when it came to getting away from it all. ' Many students took in the traditions of Hot Springs, such as strolling along ‘“Bathhouse Row,” eating at Mollie’s, attending antique auctions, and visiting the quaint shops along Central Avenue. Others went for the fast-paced entertainment of a day at Magic Springs or an evening at Crystal Palace Skating Center. A relatively new attraction in Hot Springs was a ' Christian nightclub called King’s Court. Located at the Ramada Inn, this “‘nightclub” provided all WINDOW-SHOPPING — an inexpensive, yet interest- | ing pasttime for Tim Woolridge and Joe Bunch. _ WEST MOUNTAIN, located just outside of Hot Springs, ' provides a romantic setting to top off a fun-filled eve- ning. kinds of Christian-oriented entertainment, from comedians to music groups. Sophomore Denise George visited the night spot when Ouachita’s own “Under Construction’ was entertaining. ‘I enjoyed King’s Court because it was different,’”’ said Denise. “It is hard to find a place where the emphasis is on Christ.’ If impressing a date was on the agenda, you could be sure that the guys’ budget included enough cash to cover the cost of a trip to Hot Springs. Money was set aside for catching a movie at one of four theatres and eating at Western Sizzlin, The Hush Puppy, or Rod’s Pizza Cellar. And, if it was a super special evening, The Hamil- ton House, Seven Hills, or The Grotto could have been on the menu. Several social clubs scheduled their annual Christmas Banquets in the resort town. Wendy Long, who attended her first Zeta Banquet there, enjoyed the trip because there were ‘interesting (Cont. page 34) A TRIP TO THE HUSH PUPPY meant a relaxing atmos- phere, friendly service and good food for many OBU couples. Hot Springs 33 34 Student Life ‘When lughway7 calls | (Cont. from page 33) people to see — people who are different from Ouachita students.” On occasion, when the 31 flavors fever hit, stu- dents could be found cruising down highway 7, intent on curing the craving at Baskin-Robbins. TIM, JOE, MELINDA, Dona, and Kevin take in the sights of downtown Hot Springs. DONA CHECKS OUT menu possibilities — and the options are limitless in Hot Springs’ many restaurants. And if, by chance, a little extra cash could be saved, a day of shopping at Dillard’s or Spencer’s Corner might have entered the picture. Whatever the plans were and wherever the time was spent, H-O-T S-P-R-I-N-G-S spelled relief. . . in a variety of ways. JUNIOR DONA STARK and Me- linda Thomas, a sophomore from Little Rock, visit The Grotto, located in Spencer’s Corner. JOE AND DONA talk things over while they wait for the theatre to open. TIM WOOLRIDGE, a freshman from Bryant, takes advantage of one of the resort town’s many clothing stores. Hot Springs 35 “A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND” was one nuber performed during the Medicine Show. Cyndi Garrett performs her solo as Russell Hodges, an OBU music instructor, accompanies her. THE MAGNIFICIENT MUSICAL Medicine Show was performed five times a day. Cyndi Garrett entertains during a routine to ‘The Charles- ton. ” 36 Student Life Seven students combine their talents through summer employment at Magic Springs Family Fun Park A touch of stardom By Deb Williams ake seven talented OBU students, add music and choreography, plus two well-known and zifted directors and what do you nave? A big part of the two mu- sical shows at Magic Springs Family Fun Park this past sum- mer. “The Magic Springs Musical Medicine Show” and ‘The Country Music Show”, which were conceived, designed and directed by Mrs. Diane Balay and Mrs. Mary Shambarger, pro- vided both excellent entertain- ment and a good opportunity for the seven Ouachita students to learn first-hand what being stars was all about. And there was alot more to being stars then one might have thought. Terri Griffin, who performed in the “Medicine Show”, de- scribed a typical day ‘We had to be at work at 11:15. Then we’d warm up with dance exercises and vocalizing. Next, we’d put on stage make-up and pick up our costumes. We _ performed five, 20-minute shows a day with ab out an hour between each. During that hour, we were free to do whatever we wanted. We usually left the park about 6:30.” Not only were the performers’ days full, they were also fast- paced. In the course of 20 min- utes, three costume changes were made and portions of be- tween 50 and 60 songs were sung. “It was a real invigorating show, but strenuous as far as your mind goes,” said LaJuanna Terrell, who was accompanist for the show. “After a while, I could play through the whole show and have my mind on something else. It becomes that automatic when you do a show 350 times.” But even though the show be- came automatic, the performers never lost their enthusiasm. LaJuanna, who worked “everday for a solid month” at one time during the summer, explained, “T tried to always keep a good attitude — you can’t let personal- ity get in the way of being pro- fessional.” Cindy Garrett, another OBU performer, ‘never really’ got tired of doing the show. “I learned discipline. Besides, I enjoy selling something that I be- lieve in to the audience and I de- finitely believe in that type of music and entertainment.” And somewhere, in the midst of those 350 performances, the funny moments had a way of breaking the monotony. “We had these dresses with rhinestone straps,” said Cindy, “and during one part of the show when my partner and I were dancing, the straps would con- tinually break.” Each of the performers viewed the summer differently, but all of them agreed that they learned alot. “T learned about being out in the world,” said LaJuanna. “Ouachita is sheltered in a sense; youre not with the public here.” Terri agreed. “The main thing I learned was working with peo- ple from different backgrounds — it’s not like here at Ouachita,” she said. THE MUSICAL DIRECTOR for the Magic Springs shows was Mrs. Mary Shambarger, an OBU music in- structor. Mrs. Shambarger reviews the music scores with LaJuanna Ter- rell, accompanist, and Rick Briscoe, a participant in the show. THE SUMMER SCHOOL routine was delightfully interrupted as some students spent a day at Magic Springs. Tim Blake, a summer school student, visits with LaJuanna Terrell as they view the Fiesta Mexicana puppet show. TWO SOPHOMORES, Rick Briscoe and Terry Griffin, chose to spend their summer at Magic Springs. Singing in the show, the two are dressed the part as they perform songs from the 60’s and 70's. Magic Springs 37 The carwash, dress shops, pizza parlors and golden arches make Arkadoo . a home away from home That hometown feeling By: Brenda Wense rom cities as large as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to communities as small as Nilwood, Illinois, students came to Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to make new roots, or to re- establish old ones in the college hometown. The adjustments that had to be made were not difficult, because a student from a large metropolis welcomed the warmth of the people in a smaller city. And those students from very small communities were glad to have access to so many clothing stores, restaurants and churches. But, before Arkadelphia was established as a settlement in 1809, not much existed, except the Ouachita and Caddo Indians who camped in the area, and worked in their saltlicks. Her- nando de Soto, a European explorer, bargained with the In- dians for a supply of salt. An- other historian who made an agreement with the tribes for salt was John Hemphill. He opened a salt refinery, thus giving him his claim to Arkansas’ first industry, the John Hemphill Salt Mines. Jacob Barkman another note- worthy figure in helping Arka- delphia grow and become more developed, opened transporta- tion on the Ouachita River, by the use of steamboat. Arkadelphia was built upon a plateau overlooking the Ouachi- ta River; this made for natural 38 Student Life THE CAR WASH, a most popular service in town, gave Mike Maeda a chance to clean his “wheels” and get ready for a night on the town. CAREFUL SHOPPERS look for quality products at the lowest price. That’s why Suzanne Wickman takes a second look at this fabric softener. drainage and an increase in popularity. The entire area within a radius of 75 miles of the city constituted one of the greatest timber growing areas of the United States. More homes, farms, busi- nesses, industries, schools and medical services helped our adopted home town to develop into what it is. Some of the businesses stu- dents utilized where Dew Orr’s, Fred’s Discount Store, Wal-Mart Discount City, West’s Depart- ment Store, Magic Mart and Safeway. The convenience of one-stop shopping appealed to students because of their hectic college, work-study schedules. eg 4 “Tf I need anything,’’ said Ladonna Cowart, “I usually bu it at Wal-Mart because it has ev erything I need in one place.” Restaurants, a very welcomed sight to hungry collegiates, were found anywhere from I-30 to West Pine. Whether you wanted a hot and juicy hamburger a Andy’s or a cool, and coconut4j covered banana from Bowen’s} Restaurant, Arkadelphia had it.§} However, if the late night hungries attacked, there was aly ways the Waffle House, Buzz Buy, E-Z Mart or the Mid-Ark Truck Stop. For a taste of culture, Arkadel phia had the oldest established city library in the state of Arkan sas, a Community Concert pro PB pce . Ree ein Setar scmn, AFTER A BUSY DAY, ordering a bite to eat at McDonald’s was a real treat. Denise Clark orders a caramel sundae. SHOPPING AT DEW ORR’S HOME CENTER WAS a nice way to help couples dream of the future. Joe Reed and Kendra Thompson take a closer look at the silver. 0 Student Life HOME MADE PIZZA at El! Primo’s was worth the waiting. Robert Wolfe, proprietor, takes pride in giv- ing his customers what they want. ARKADELPHIA’S POST OFFICE didn’t always offer empty mail- boxes, but Allen Brown double- checks his to make sure. | i | ‘| (Cont. from page 38) gram and a Community Theater. Various types of recreation were also found in Arkadelphia and surrounding areas. In town there was the ever popular U.A. Cinema that featured all of the current movies. And _ out-of- town there was De Grey Lake that offered unlimited opportu- nities for water skiing, fishing and swimming. On campus, Athletic Director Bill Vining, Sr., proclaimed Friday, November 29, as Clark County Apprecia- tion Day and offered county citi- zens the opportunity to see the OBU Tigers play basketball for a special rate. “It was a small way of saying thanks to people in the area that we call home,” said Vining. Another way OBU gave grati- tude to our adopted community was to assist the Twin Rivers Medical Center Capital Cam- paign in Arkadelphia, by an or- ganized campus drive to raise a That hometown feeling goal of $18,500, for a new hospi- tal. “KA viable hospital is so impor- tant to the life of our community, and to the faculty, staff and stu- - dents at Ouachita,” said Dr. Ed Coulter, vice president of admin- istration. ‘The hospital fund drive committee at Ouachita has expressed its desire to establisha very challenging goal to show our support for this worthy community effort.” Students also played a sig- nificant part in helping Arkadel- phia prosper, not only througha hospital fund drive, but by hav- ing patronized its many busi- nesses and by the decision to continue to live in the city after graduation. Arkadelphia showed its grati- tude to students by giving sup- port to our OBU Tiger sports, buying advertisements for school publications and accept- ing students the way we were from all over the world. SEVERAL SHOPS on Main Street provided window looking for stu- dents. Kendra Thompson and Joe Reed find the strolling fun too. WHAT COULD BE BETTER than a relaxing supper at Arby’s. Mark Rutherford and Terry Fortner enjoy the food and the time away from school. Community 41 must get done. After sorting blue jeans from shirts, Mark Rutherford DOING LAUNDRY AT MID- NIGHT ISN’T EXCITING, but it throws in the last towel. | : | SERENADING AT MIDNIGHT is fun especially when Joey Cunning- ham, Bruce Webb and Bernie Nusko get together in a trio. Next stop may be broadway. 42 Student Life By Brenda Wense o other hour defined student life better than midnight. It was a time to let the real you come | hrough even if it meant painting Hire hydrants, giving your | oommate a permanent or run- )) uing to the tiger in the buff. And f you were feeling really indus- }rious, you attempted to start )) studying. )) But if it was still too early to §)) ackle a speech or an accounting | oroblem, then the Waffle House ) vas a great place for stalling or §) 3etting something more appeal- i ng to eat than last night’s sup- iy Der. “At midnight,” said Cyndi ) Sarrett, “you can find me at Jr. | Food Mart, aisle four, trying to ‘| choose between Taco Doritos or ) Double Stuffed Oreos.” } Social club serenading was ‘}another midnight adventure in ‘Wj which the guys or girls strolled ) around campus dressed in every- thing from long johns to bath- robes and ringing cowbells. Such serenades as ‘Let Me Be Your Salty Dog,” “The Sweet- heart Tree’ and ‘Ring My Bell” were all-time favorites. Other students who were up at W midnight, but not by choice iF Pe When the clock strikes twelve, students create their own midnight follies (Ouachita at midnight were the resident assistants on duty in the women’s dorms. They were the ones that waited up for girls to come in from eat- ing out or “parking” in the park- ing lot. “Sitting up is not one of my favorite activities, because I like to go to bed at ten o'clock,” said RA, Dawn Autry, “but that’s my job.” How does an RA feel when two or three girls are still out past twelve o'clock late minutes? “Sometimes I'd like to go out and knock on their boyfriend’s car doors and ask the girls to come in,” said Autry, “but usu- ally I just flash the porch light on and off five times.” Autry said that the most fre- quent excuse for being out past twelve was “time just got away from me” but other were “I was having a serious conversation with my boyfriend’’ and “I couldn’t find a parking place.” For those who had no car to get away at midnight for food, or for those who were not invited out for a tour of Lake DeGray, then raiding the vending machines fed the hungry and watching the late movie on the tube with your roommate substituted for a date. Laundry, like studying was another disliked task. There was never a time that was convenient to do it. If you tried to do wash in the morning, classes interferred and by the end of the day your clothes had dried in the washer. Doing laundry of an evening was another lost battle because to fight for an empty washer and dryer was just crazy. “But,” said Ken Williams, “being busy all day leaves late at night the only time I have to do laundry.” Another reason students per- ferred to do their wash at mid- night was because they ran out of clean clothes. Laundry always got pushed to the back of the closet until there was virtually no more clothes hanging on hangers or no more unmentionables in the drawers. “IT always wait until I have a ton of laundry to do,” said Mark Hobbs, “because I hate it.’”” And the part I dislike the most is sort- ing, folding and hanging the stuff up. That alone takes me 15 to 20 minutes.” Despite six loads of dirty laun- dry, two hours of RA duty and three months of homework, midnight was fun. It gave us laughter, songs, good company, better food and clean clothes. TRYING TO STAY AWAKE and study is sometimes hard to do. But James Rowe is making an attempt to relax and to crack a book at the same time. THE WAFFLE HOUSE, a great late night place to find more than a ham- burger, is where Elizabeth Lindsey and Jim Yates discuss the assorted menue. Ouachita At Midnight 43 THE UNIQUE TALENT of playing the marimabas is displayed by Miss OBU contestant Cyndi Garrett. Cyndi was first runner-up in the pageant, and won the title of Miss Diamond Lakes in August. MISS OBU CONTESTANTS pause for the judges to have one last look before casting the final ballot. Eve- ningwear is one of four categories of judging. ° he e as LR2eee ome pAnese 44 Student Life Colorful competition for the coveted crowns A total of 42 OBU females compete for three beauty titles and three males participate in the state Court of Honor By Deborah Holley he lights dimmed in Mitchell Hall ... the music began, and the six member Court of Honor en- tered the stage singing, ‘’That’s Entertainment.” Thus, on April 15th, it was an evening of talent, beauty, and poise as 22 girls competed for the title of Miss OBU. Sponsored by Blue Key, the pageant was a preliminary com- petition for the Miss Arkansas Pageant. Winning the coveted title and succeeding Miss OBU 1979, Jane Chu, was Julie Hen- drix, a junior from Fort Smith. Performing a vocal selection from “Naughty Marietta,” Julie was named a talent winner and received top ten honors at the Miss Arkansas Pageant. First runner-up to Miss OBU was Cyndi Garrett, who was awarded the title of Miss Dia- mond Lakes in August. Melody Mosely of Nashville, Tennessee, was named second runner-up, and third runner-up was Jenny Gosser, who was named Miss North Pulaski County in June. Julie DeFreece of Chesterfield, Missouri, was fourth runnerup, and Miss Congeniality was awarded to Lucy Kelley of Van Buren. A first for Ouachita, and the Miss OBU Pageant, was the ap- pearance of Miss America, Cheryl Prewitt. A native of Ac- kerman, Mississippi, Cheryl performed a vocal and piano se- lection at the pageant. Specialty acts of song and dance were performed by the Court of Honor. This year’s court consisted of Luara Harrell, Miss Camden 1979; Paula Woodall, Miss OBU 1977, Miss Diamond Lakes 1978; Vicki Martin, Miss Little Rock 1977, Miss Diamond Lakes 1979; and Rick Briscoe, Gwen Monk, and Foster Som- merlad. What began with shopping sprees for gowns and swimwear, and hours of talent rehearsals, continued with curling irons, cosmetics and cases of hair spray, quickly ended with a drumroll, a few quiet seconds of suspense, and the glittering crown of Julie Hendrix, Miss OBU 1980. It was the colorful competition for the state crown as OBU stu- dents, male and female, repre- sented Ouachita at the Hot Springs Convention Center in July. Among the 48 girls competing for the title of Miss Arkansas, four were currently enrolled at Ouachita, and one was a 1978 graduate. Competition began on Wed- (Cont. page 47) A FIRST FOR OBU was the appear- ance of Miss America at the pageant. Chery] Prewitt performs a vocal se- lection at the state preliminary pag- eant. THE COURT OF HONOR PRO- VIDES entertainment between com- petitions at the Miss OBU pageant. Members of the Court include Rick Briscoe and Paula Woodall, who have both been members of the Miss Arkansas Court of Honor. Pageants 45 46 Student Life First runner-up Cyndi Garrett Second runner-up Melody Mosley Third runner-up Jenny Gosser 1980 Miss OBU: Julie Hendrix Fourth runner-up Julie DeFreece Miss Congeniality Lucy Kelly (Cont. from page 45) 1esday with the girls divided in ‘chree groups for preliminary | udging in talent, evening gown, and swimwear. Miss OBU, Julie Hendrix, won the talent award for her group on Thursday eve- aing. Saturday night the crowds gathered at the convention cen- | ter to watch the top ten compete in the final judging for the state title. Julie, along with Vicki Mar- tin, Miss Diamond Lakes, was given top ten honors and the right to participate in the final competition. Other OBU coeds who com- peted throughout the week were Jenny Gosser, Miss North Pulaski County, and Audrey ‘(Colorful competition Weathers, Miss Grand Prairie. A 1978 graduate, Anita Stafford, also competed as Miss Camden. Three members of the Court of Honor were also current OBU students. They were Rick Bris- coe, Foster Sommerlad, and Gwen Monk. OBU alumni par- ticipating in the Court of Honor were Sharon Evans Bale, a former Miss OBU and Miss Ar- kansas, and Donna Connelly Blackwood, also a former Miss Arkansas. At the evening’s finale, the title of Miss Arkansas was awarded to Lyncola Sullivan, Miss UCA. Lyncola was later named fourth runner-up in the Miss America Pageant. A PAGEANT TAKES LONG hours of practice, not only for the contes- tants, but also for the musicians. Doug Anderson, Rick Hill and La- Juanna Terrell aid in the musical production of the Miss OBU pag- eant. _? By Deb Williams ust when you think you've got him pegged, _ you discover that there is - more to Mac Sisson than meets : the eye. Mac, who is Assistant Director | ofPublicRelations and Sports In- formation Director for Ouachita, _ bears yet another title as well. _ For the past four years, Mac has _ been Executive Director of the Miss OBU pageant, a seasonal _ title that carries with it year- ound responsibilities. How did this energetic and ard-working man land the job f coordinating and promoting he Miss OBU pageant? “It was a atural thing,” said Mac, ‘I had een around the workings of the Miss Arkansas pageant and _ knew how to work with produc- tions.”’ So, through the Blue Key’s ef- _ forts to improve the pageant, _ Mac Sisson began his work in 1977. Mac knew that “Ouachita had the most attractive and tal- ented girls,” so he began build- ing a reputation for the pageant — a reputation that would give OBU’s name state recognition. He accomplished this goal by “producing a show that was en- tertaining and not just another beauty contest.”’ Mac also initiated the concept of a “contestant workshop’ which took place weeks before the actual pageant. This work- shop provided the girls with all kinds of valuable information — from interview tips to make-up techniques to Mac’s own brand of confidence-building. “7 always tell the girls to give it their best shot and I challenge them to think of it as more than just competing for Miss OBU,” said Mac. “I don’t want to settle for the Miss Arkansas pageant, either. I want Atlantic City.” It is this kind of determination that is the guiding force behind Mac’s work. That is why his job doesn’t end after the pageant is over. “I get with the judges and discuss the winner's good and bad points right after it is over, then we go from there,” he said. “T also serve as Miss OBU’s ‘booking agent’ throughout the year.” All of this hard work does have its rewards though. ‘Pageants are public relations items,” ac- cording to Mac, “and one of the totally good public relations ex- periences was having Miss America, Cheryl Prewitt, at last year’s pageant.” “Tt was only the second time a Miss America had appeared at a local preliminary in the state,” said Mac. “I took a calculated risk, but I felt I could get the backing of Blue Key and the Stu- dent Senate — which I did.” That was just one of many re- wards for Mac. “‘I enjoy the con- tact. One of the greatest things is the friends you make.” “But I have to say that the most satisfying experience is sitting in the press section at Hot Springs, hearing Miss OBU’s name called, and watching her walk across the stage,’ he smiled, ‘‘now, thatisa high.” TIMING THE TALENT competi- tions is just one detail for the Miss OBU Pageant director, Mac Sisson. Pageants 47 Second runner-up Third runner-up Fourth runner-up CAROLYN JACKSON BARBARA TAYLOR JANNA LOWRY First runner-up | JENNY GOSSER | | | | Miss Congeniality CHERYL BASS 1981 Ouachitonian Beauty: Cindi Richard 48 Student Life ' Colorful competition ...,. | “Backstage on Broadway” sets the nding a week of painting sets, late night rehearsals and finding that ‘just right’ outfit, the Oua- || chitonian Beauty Pageant was | held in Mitchell Hall on October 16. Under the direction of Ouachitonian editor, Deborah Holley, the pageant was pro- duced by the yearbook staff for the purpose of selecting a year- book beauty. Using the theme “Backstage On Broadway,” sets and special entertainment re- flected hit songs from Broadway musicals. Judging for the pageant in- cluded interviews, photographic qualities, evening gown. and sportswear. The first two categories were judged the after- noon of the pageant, with eve- ning gown and _ sportswear judged the night of the pageant. At 8 PM the stage was set as 22 girls competed for the yearbook | title. Emcees for the evening were OBU graduates Martha Jane Smith and David DeAr- _ mond. Entertainment between | judgings included three medlies of Broadway hits. Students per- forming were Amy Tate, Vicki EVENING GOWN IS ONE AREA of competition in the pageant. Cheryl Bass, a sophomore from Texarkana, TX, was chosen Miss Congeniality scene as 22 contestants compete for the title of 1981 Ouachitonian Beauty Martin, Gary Arnold, and Karen Owens. Also performing were Pam Cook, Barry Bates, Foster Sommerl ad, Rick Briscoe and Gwyn Monk. When the categories were completed and the votes tallied, Cindi Richards, a senior from Memphis, Tennessee, was named the 1981 Ouachitonian Beauty. Cindi represented her class. First runner-up was Jenny Gosser, a junior from North Lit- tle Rock, representing the EEE Social Club. Carolyn Jackson, a junior from Eudora, was named second runner-up. Carolyn rep- resented the Chi Delta Social Club. Barbara Taylor, represent- ing the Sigma Alpha Sigma Men’s Social Club, was awarded third runner-up. Barbara was a junior from Fairfield Bay. Fourth runner-up was Janna Lowry, a sophomore from Little Rock, representing her clas s. Miss Congeniality was Cheryl Bass, a sophomore from Texarkana, TX. Cheryl, who represented the News Bureau, was also a top ten winner. by the other contestants. Cheryl was also a top ten winner sponsored by the News Bureau. REPRESENTING HER EEE SIS- TERS, junior Jenny Gosser mod- els in the evening gown competi- tion. Jenny was named first runner-up in the pageant. ENTERTAINMENT AND SPE- CIALTY ACTS reflected the theme ‘Backstage on Broad- way.” Rick Briscoe, Gwyn Monk and Foster Sommerlad sing a medley of Broadway hits. THE COLORFUL COMPETI- TION of the Ouachitonian Beau- ty Pageant comes to a close as Cindi Richards is named the new yearbook beauty. A TOP TEN WINNER from Little Rock is Janet Summerlin. Janet was sponsored by the Rho Sigma Men’s Social Club. Pageant 49 AFTER AN AFTERNOON OF SKI- ING, swimming and boating, Ernie Romero and Dan Patterson make a little conversation, drink some kool aide and relax by the water's edge. TAKING A BREAK FROM ROLLER SKATING Deborah Holley watches other summer school students skill- fully skate at the Crystal Palace in Hot Springs. 50 Student Life By Brenda Wense f you have experienced short registration lines, eat- ing in the Tiger Grill three meals a day, 100 degree weather, three hour classes, enthusiastic guests ranging from Junior High students to senior citizens then you have encountered summer school. Ah yes summer school. Those two months of painful cramming in order to add hours to your de- gree plan, finish graduate school or get that diploma in August. Was it worth it? Despite the discomforts of summer school the benefits of at- tending were abundant. Where else could you get nine hours of credit in just eight short weeks but in summer school. Dr. Carl Goodson, vice presi- dent for academic affairs said, “We found that students become burned out after studying for ten weeks during the summer. Therefore Ouachita offered a five-week semester and a three-week semester to allow more flexibility and to make ‘room for the summer confer- ences like Girls State and basket- ball camps.” The first term of summer school started June 9 and ended July 11 with five to seven hours of college credit available. Classes that earned three hours of credit lasted one hour and forty minutes per day. The sec- ond term July 14-31, was shorter but the classes lasted longer each day; students attended class three hours per day to earn three hours of college credit. How well was the three week summer school term accepted? “Educationally it wasn’t worth it,” said Dan Patterson, ‘’be- cause I didn’t learn as much as I| would have in a regular semes- ter. Another reason Patterson didn’t like the three week sum- mer school session was because in a three hour class period his attention span was short. Mollie Smith another summer school student said, “I didn’t like the three week term because the teachers had to cram too much information into such a short time.” The real factor that determined whether students liked the three week summer school term as Linda Darling said, ‘depended on what type of course you took.” For example if a summer school student chose elementary swimming or ceramics then the three weeks were an easy and fast way to get one or two credits but if a student took American Presidency or Modern Lifestyles then the three weeks were long and hard. The best thing about the short summer school term was that it allowed students and faculty members to enjoy a longer vaca- tion in August. But until July 31, when sum- mer school ended, recreational activities were the only way to alleviate summer boredom and to bring relief from the hot tem- peratures. Ernie Romero, the As- sistant Director of the Evans Stu- dent Center planned and carried out seven activities in all for both summer school terms. The activities were a roller skating trip to Crystal Palace in Hot Springs, an outing to Lake DeGray which included skiing, swimming, boating and evening vespers, a trip to Magic Springs involving students, faculty, staff and families and a ‘Play Day” in the Evans Student Center game room, with all amusements open to students free of charge. Eating in the Tiger Grill three meals a day was another interest- A SHORT REGISTRATION LINE was one benefit of summer school. Other advantages are adding credits to your degree plan and graduating in August. THE SECOND WEEK OF EL- DERHOSTEL featured the course ‘Genetics and Genetic En- gineers,”” taught by Dr. Joe Jef- fers. Elderhostel is an educa- tional program for senior citi- zens. The next best thing Summer School — it was more than earning eight weeks of credits; it was learning the meaning of discipline ing activity for summer school students. The food was basically the same as was served in the cafeteria except, the usual mashed potatoes and jello were replaced by french fries and tater tots. The Tiger Grill experience oc- curred only when there wasn’t a conference on campus. This wasn't very often because there were sixteen different camps that visited over the two month summer school period. Among those were the Governor’s Con- ference on Voluntary Citizen Participation, the Arkansas High School Student Council Work- shop, The Association for Stu- dent Development for Southern Baptist Schools and Elderhostel. Elderhostel was a week long summer educational program for senior citizens held in two ses- sions. Ah yes summer school. It was a time of making new friends, working on campus, adding credits to your degree plan and saving the noon hour Monday through Friday to watch the ever popular soap, ‘‘All My Chil- dren.” Summer School, it was the next best thing to a fall and spring term. Summer School 51 a en a Os as - By Brenda Wense alent, when expressed through concentration, skill, poise and nerve was rewarding to watch, especially if the talented was a close friend. But when out- standing accomplishments made by any student went unnoticed, it was a great loss to everyone. Real people came in all dif- ferent sizes, shapes and colors. And no matter what their rea- sons were for keeping their ac- complishments to themselves, it was later learned that each had worked hard to get them. “I practice 28 hours a week said piano major, Brad Hun- nicutt, “and sometimes more.” Brad started piano lessons when he was seven years old and quit two different times but al- ways came back to _ the keyboard s. “Music is important to me,” said Brad. ‘‘Ilike the sounds I can make from the piano; it gives me the sense of accomplishment.” It took great discipline for Brad to practice long hours and when he thought he was not getting anywhere, his teacher was there with kind words. 52 Student Life Backstage and onstage, talent requires internal discipline Hidden talents of real people “My piano teacher, Miss Vir- ginia Queen,” said Brad, “is a real motivator. She cares about her students, knows when to en- courage them, and how much.” Piano, unlike classes that fin- ished at the end of the semester, was hard to study. It was never finished. There was always room for improvement and growth. “Playing the piano is not like playing a band instrument where you play among others,” said Brad. “It’s lonely, but I make up for the loneliness by spend- ing my quality time with special friends.” Roll Playing was another talent that took many hours of solitude in order to memorize lines. Two exceptionally talented ladies who shared some of the same accomplishments in drama were Dana Smith and Judy Ble- vins. “Tve been in ten different plays at Ouachita,” said Dana, “put I started roll playing in a community theatre before I came to college.” One of the first things a roll player did was to study the per- son whom you were to portray. “But,” said Dana, ‘““we had to build sets, too. We’re not like a MOTIVATION TO PRACTICE is a daily requirement for piano major, Brad Hunnicutt, but he likes the dis- cipline and results that come fromit. DOGPATCH, a fun town with lots of hillbilly folks, is where Judy Ble- vins played Mammy Yokum, a spir- ited gal who is always protecting Pappy. larger school that can provide a cast and a crew. We do all the work ourselves.”’ In The Interlopers, a play that was written and directed by Mr. Dennis Holt, Dana played Misty Flynn, a young girl from Paraguay who wanted to be an actress and had strong dreams of “making it.” The best part about the nine rolls Judy had played at Ouachita, was ‘the people dur- ing the work sessions,’ said Judy. “Since we have to doall the building and painting of sets to- gether, the cast really gets to know one another.” Unity was good for the cast, for when they went to state festivals judges saw the “good ensem- ble,” and that feeling of OBU students working well together on stage. To experience another type of acting, Dana and Judy took to the streets of ‘‘Dogpatch USA.” Last summer Dana, Wolf Gal, and Judy, Mammy Yokum, gave out programs, worked on funny skits, picked-up trash and gave tours on trains within the park. “This was really different from acting on stage,” said Judy, ‘be- cause at Dogpatch there’s no de- ( k? — = ge “orating job when he was 15 years ‘said Fred, “but it’s time consum- finite separation from your audi- ence. The people were always right there, and sometimes inter- | rupting your lines.” To have patience not to lose your temper, was a must for Dana and Judy, but it helped Fred Patton, too. 1 “If a person has patience enough to do arts and crafts,” said Fred, cake.” Fred has decorated birthday, wedding, and anniversary cakes, but the most unusual ones are the cut-out cakes. “A cut-out cake is anything | from cartoon characters to motorcycles and even Razorback Hogs,” said Fred. He started the part-time dec- | old and decided to let his aunt, who owned a bakery, teach him how to decorate cakes. “Decorating a cake is simple,” ing if you want it to look nice, especially if it’s for a wedding.” Talent came in all sizes, shapes | and colors, from music to drama and art. So what if they weren’t your closest friends, they were | still real people, too. IN “THE INTERLOPERS,” Dana Smith portrays Misty Flynn, who wants to be an actress. Her only |} draw-back is wanting and needing |} to be loved. A STEADY HAND and patience | help: Fred Patton decorate a wed- | ding cake for two OBU friends. “It’s | simple,” said Fred, ‘but just time | consuming.” “he can decorate a |} $e BSG 1 = Sa 54 Student Life Second Place Pi Kappa Zeta Third Place EEE FRESHMEN EXPERIENCE the first ““TRAIN THE BEARS” is the theme | year thrills of making paper ballsfor of the Chi Delta’s winning float in float competition. the Homecoming Parade. ————— lah saat Preparation for homecoming means late night floats and football fever a familiar cry among students and administration. But what seemed impossible, turned out to be a successful homecoming, Ouachita style. Homecoming was moved up nearly a month earlier than pre- vious years. Shortly after the semester began, preparations were underway to ‘welcome home” Ouachita alumni and friends. Clubs met to discuss float ideas, banquets, class reun- ions and social club receptions had to be organized and scheduled, maintenance worked on making the campus look its ; i Wann 1 ‘i it ¢ nanhutes r best, and the football team prac- ticed hard to meet the Bears of UCA. The weekend began on Thurs- day evening with the pep rally. The cheerleaders led students from Walton Gym to the practice field carrying torches. A bonfire was built and the band and cheerleaders raised school spirit for the big game on Saturday. Working within the theme “Under the Big Top,” the wom- en’s social clubs and_ the freshmen class discussed float ideas. Weeks before homecom- ing, bags full of paperballs began to crowd girls’ rooms. Club beaus got together and worked on float construction plans. Fi- nally, ‘Float Week’ was here Till the bitte e d omecoming in 6 October? But we will never be ready,”” was and everybody was busy saw- ing, hammering, glueing, and stuffing. For the first year that anyone could remember, no club spent the entire Friday night complet- ing their float. The last club to finish was the Zeta’s at 3:00 Saturday morning. Hundreds of people lined Main Street to watch the floats, band and cars kick off the ac- tivities of the day. OBU dorm mothers rode a fire truck again throwing candy to the kids. Club members and freshmen stood back and watched their long, hard hours of work make their way down the parade route and to the football field. When it was (Cont. page 56) HOMECOMING SERVES its pur- pose as alumni John Wiley, Mickey Bryson and Bimbo Davis return to Tiger country. QUARTERBACK ROBERT JAY ROE looks for his connection as the Tigers face the UCA Bears at A.U. Williams Field. Homecoming 55 THE HOMECOMING BONFIRE silhouettes a band member at the Red Shirt torchlight parade. 56 Student Life Chi Deltas capture float award for second consecutive year Till the (Cont. from page 55) all said and done, the Chi Deltas’ float won first place and the Golden Hammer Award. The Zeta’s took second place and the EEE’s came in third. Social clubs sponsored student alumni get togethers to welcome back members of their club. Mrs. Agnes Coppenger, Administra- tive Secretary to the Former Stu- dents Associations and Place- ment Director, had been busy for months organizing alumni ban- quets, buffets, and class reun- ions. Former Ouachita students once again walked the campus with friends from their college days. Pre-game activities began at 2:00 at A.U. Williams Field. Twenty contestants lined the field and waited nervously as the Homecoming Queen and her court were named for 1980. Se- lected by popular vote among the student body during chapel was bitter end Janith Justice a junior from For- dyce, sponsored by the Beta Beta Men’s Social Club. First run- ner-up was Cyndi Garrett, spon- sored by the Junior Class. Sec- ond runner-up was Donna McCoy, sponsored by Phi Mu Alpha. Amy Pryor was elected third runner-up, sponsored by the Senior Class, and the AWS sponsored Rita Sutterfield, fourth runner-up. In other competitions, O.C. Bailey was awarded first place for their dorm decoration, and the presentation of the Golden Hammer Award was made to the Chi Delta’s. The game wasn’t.quite as suc- cessful jas) | them: rests -otes the weekend. At halftime the Tigers were leading the Bears. But fourth ranked UCA engineered a 42-35 win over Ouachita. The weekend celebration (Cont. page 59) ZETA BEAU TERRY DANIELL be- gins the tedious job of covering the float with chicken wire. THE DEFENSE TAKES a rest as the offense takes the field to score against the Bears. UCA CALLS THE PLAY as the Tiger defense fires up to stop the Bears. TIGER SUPPORTERS march in the annual homecoming torch light parade. The parade is sponsored by the Rho Sigma Mens Social Club. AS PRESIDENT OF THE CHI DELTA Social Club, Debbie Brown accepts the Golden Hammer Float Award. Homecoming 57 |, AJUNIOR FROM FORDYCE, Janith | Justice was crowned homecoming queen in pre-game ceremonies. WEEKS BEFORE HOMECOMING, preparation is made for club reun- ions. Fred Ball welcomes back Beta Beta alumni. A 42-35 decision made for a near upset over top ranked UCA Till the bitter end (Cont. from page 56) ended with a concert given by Andrus, Blackwood, and Co., a contemporary gospel group. ABC performed for a full house singing gospel favorites such as “Questions,” ‘’Following You,” “Starting All Over Again,’”’ and Freshmen Class Float Gamma Phi Float “He Must Have Loving Eyes.” There hadn’t been much time to prepare. But Ou achita stu- dents and faculty pulled together to make it amemorable weekend for all. It will be remembered as a homecoming done — Ouachita style. THE 1980 HOMECOMING ROY- ALTY is Ritta Sutterfield, fourth runner-up; Donna McCoy, second runner-up; Janith Justice, Home- coming Queen; Cyndi Garrett, first runner-up; and Amy Pryor, third runner-up. Homecoming 59 NOONDAY GIVES STUDENTS a time to share and learn. Kale Mag- ness and Carlos Ichter brought spe- cial music, too. TO RAISE MONEY for summer mis- sions Charlotte Bascue is sacking purchased goods at Wal-Mart’s grand opening. Noonday, chapel and rock-a-thons created a colorful blend of people Imagine a By Brenda Wense hether it was daily prayer and Bible study, or Noonday and Sunday school teaching, religious life was pic- tured as a kaleidoscope of people that encouraged spiritual and personal growth. From helping an_ elderly couple weatherproof their home, to teaching children a parable by using puppets, the Baptist Stu- dent Union provided 13 major ministries students could get in- volved in. On campus or off, in state, or out, BSU members ministered in out-reach teams, prisons, nurs- ing homes and backyard Bible clubs. One new program was Churchmanship which was de- signed to help students get in- volved in church activities. The BSU World Hunger Com- mittee, in conjunction with the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention participated in projects that pro- vided assistance with agricul- tural problems such as irrigation and fertilizers and restoration after natural disaster. “A lot of people think the proj- ect is too big and that they can’t do anything to help it,” said the chairman of the committee. “But if two people would come to- SEVEN SEMESTERS of chapel is a must but listening to 80-year-old, batchelor Chester Swor is a pleasure. yas PTs ENGAGING IN SMALL talk is the BSU puppet team. “Hairy” the lion got a lot of support from Darlene Byrd. kaleidoscope gether and work, you'd be sur- prised at what you can do.” With that thought in mind, the American Home Economics As- sociation organized a_ rock-a- thon in which half of the pro- ceeds went to help purchase a double disk plow for missionary Carl Hall in Kenya, Africa. Religious life taught clubs and organizations to work together and to share what they had learned. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes for men and women were two groups that did both. “We like to help other FCA’s get started in jr. high and high schools,’”” said Angela Mobley, group leader for the women’s di- vision of FCA, “it’s a good way to minister to them.” FCA members, however, min- istered to each other by sharing burdens, listening to problems and praying for guidance. “Our meetings are great,’ said Angela, “first we sing some songs, then we discuss anything that might be bothering us and after everyone has had a chance to share, we pray for each other.” Caring for one another was a part of religious life. Chapel once a week, for seven semesters was a result of the administration car- ing for its students. It gave us an (Cont. page 63) | 62 Student Life t 12-years-old, not many people believed Charles Cooper when he said that he had been called to preach God's word. But by the time Charles was 16, he had his own church. “It was God's own power that compelled me to learn to preach much faster than other people,” said Charles . Other ways the Lord helped Charles to prepare for the minis- try were to teach him to be more mature and to develop his character at an early age. As a result of the Lord’s in- struction, Charles has pastored two churches and has decided to further his education in pastoral ministries. While a student at OBU, he pastored the Macedonia Baptist Church in Manning, Ar- kansas. “Tm 20-years-old now, but my age doesn’t bother my church,” said Charles.” The 145 church members re- spected Charles and utilized his SHARING, LEARNING AND WITNESSING is FCA. Members Becki Box, Cheryl Bass, and Paula Bell read scripture and expressed their feelings. THE BSU International Food Fair Drop-in provides food and en- tertainment from continents of Af- rica, Asia and South America. education. “My oldest deacon is 95- years-old,”” said Charles, “and we have a fantastic relation- ship.” Age was no factor in Charles’ successful ministry, but the or- ganization of time was. He had to learn to punctuate time at school and at church. “When I don’t have time dur- ing the week to prepare my ser- mon the way I'd like to,” said Charles, “I cram Friday and Saturday.” And usually, those are the best ones for me, because I have to depend on God for every word I’m going to say. Sure, God likes for us to study and be prepared but He knows about certain situations and blesses us. He’s not failed me tt yet. PRESIDENT OF BASS, Charles Cooper, also pastors a church while attending OBU. Charles visits in the sub with Kevin Grisham and Laura Moore. kaleidoscope (Cont. from page 60) opportunity to listen to student entertainment and to hear im- portant speakers that we may never have encountered. How- ever, chapel had its flaws too, but this year some changes were made. “T think has im- chapel proved,” said Duke Wheeler, “because it meets the needs of students more than it used to. There’s a lot more variety.” “Chapel is supposed to be a religious time,” said John Wil- son, “and I’m glad they quit doing a lot of secular things.” “This year the programs are more interesting and have better quality speakers,” said Betty Fincher. Religious life was a kaleido- scope of people sharing in tes- timonies, songs, sermons, laughs and tears. It was listening to Mom Chu read the Christmas story from her Chinese Bible, and even telling Walt, “supper was good.” But most of all, reli- gious life was just trying to live like Christ. TALKING ONE-ON-ONE is mis- sionary, Carl Hall, of Kenya, Africa, and MK, John Rice, a music major of Caracas, Venezula. ROCKING TO RAISE MONEY for World Hunger is Vicki Middleton and Melody Edmonds. Doing homework, writing letters and listening to music passed their time. Religious Life 63 CONTRASTS OF SONGS such as “Jailhouse Rock” and ’’Scars’”” made the debut of Farrell and Farrell one of the highlights. THROUGH MUSIC, choreography and drama, the BSU choir presented “Lightshine” to conclude the week’s activities. SINGING WAS ONLY A PART of Jerri Graham’s talents. Her multi- media presentation also included slides, sign language, and drama. 64 Student Life It was stressed in sermons, seminars and songs, but the theme expressed the entire meaning of CFW By: DeAnna Travis nd the rain descended and the floods came, and winds blew, and beat upon the house } and it fell not; for it was founded upon a rock.” | As part of the Sermon on the Mount, the few verses from Matthew grew into five full days | of speakers, singing, and semi- nars. ] One walk into the SUB the first | week in February and it was ob- vious that something was defi- nitely different. After several nights of cutting, taping and } painting cardboard, a_ grey castle-of-sorts evolved to serve as a bulletin board to illustrate the theme of “Building of the Rock.” “The Christian and God” and “The Christian and Others’ were two topics discussed in the daily ten a.m. chapels by Dr. James Alfred Smith, pastor and professor of Creative Black Preaching at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Although his sermons triggered controver- sial student reactions, junior Jane Crossett said, “I really like what he had to say. He had a way of challenging my beliefs to make me sure they were true.” Jane also said she thought it was -good for all students to re- evaluate their convictions to test their foundation. It was such songs as “All You Need” and “Jailhouse Rock” that made Tuesday night’s perfor- mance more than a concert. The combination of contemporary music and meaningful words by the husband and wife team, Far- rell and Farrell, made it the high- light of the week for many stu- dents. Lanny Allen, a composer of Christian music, from Amarillo, preceded the concert in a Tues- day afternoon seminar by ad- dressing the topic of Christian music. Lanny also directed con- gregational music each day dur- ing chapel services. Christian perspectives on abortion and “the right to life” issues were debated by Dr. Mark Coppenger and Dr. John Moore Wednesday afternoon in the “Medical Ethics’” seminar. Dr. Coppenger, Associate Professor of Philosophy from Wheaton College, Illinois and Moore, a surgeon from El Dorado, also lec- tured on similar topics in several classes. Both in Noonday and in a Wednesday seminar, Chaplain -Youth, First Baptist (Col.) Dave Compton, military chaplain, explained his role in ministry. Earlier the same after- noon, during the seminar ‘’Deal- ing with Grief,” Marsha Ellis, expressed her views on how to deal with the difficulty of seeing God in all circumstances. Marsha was a Ph.D. student from Southwestern Seminary’s School of Theology. As usual, one of the most popular sessions was “Dating” led by Victor Gore, Minister of Ghunchr Texarkana, Texas. Dr. Tom Logue, director of the State Bap- tist Convention Student De- partment led discussions on prayer, Lord7) leach? Us to Pray,” and anxiety, “Consider the Lillies.” And Dan McCauley, UALR’s BSU director, responded to the topic of Christian forgive- ness in “Turning the Other Cee,” Thursday illustrated how busy one CFW day could be. It began with the daily 7:15 prayer break- fast and continued on to chapel and Noonday services. Then, after a full afternoon of seminars, the day ended with a worship service which included a mini- concert by Lanny Allen and a multi-media presentation from Building on the Rock Jeri Graham, a music teacher from Oklahoma Baptist Univer- sity. Through the use of pan- tomime, slides, sign language, and singing, Ms. Graham chal- lenged the audience to question the scope of their Christian love. To bring CFW to its climax meant weeks of rehearsals, sec- tion practices, and memorizing lines. The BSU choir, directed by Barry Bates, presented the mu- sical message of ‘“Lightshine”’ through song, choreography and drama. The success of the week de- pended on organizing responsi- bilities into thirteen committees by Darlene Byrd, vice chairman and Fred Ball, chairman. ‘The seminars, chapel services, and other programs afforded the stu- dents an opportunity to study the instructions of the New Tes- tament,” Fred said. ‘This is an ideal place to talk about ‘Build- ing on the Rock.’ ” We began the week by sing- ing, “Oh I am built upon the Rock of Jesus. . .”” and ended it with “In shine, out shine, don’t you think you might shine?” And all through the week we realized the importance of the words, ”. . . for it was founded upon a rock.” CHRISTIAN SOCIAL MINIS- TRIES, led by Dr. J. Alfred Smith, was the topic of a seminar dis cussion Monday afternoon. CFWI 65 66 Student Life We experienced a heat wave, elected a new president and welcomed home the hostages. And with every month the list continued to grow. A year of new beginnings By DeAnna Travis rom Tehran, to Washing- ton to Little Rock, the year initiating another decade was, without a doubt, one of new beginnings. In analyzing the impact of the days events on January 20, 1981, even the press struggled over which story should have top bill- ing. The dilemma was between 444 days of captivity ending for the United States hostages in Iran and four years of Jimmy Car- ter leadership ending in the in- auguration of President Reagan. But the uniqueness of the year began long before January, and it began with one of the biggest bangs the United States has heard in its history. Mt. St. Helens, a volcanic mountain that had remained dormant for centuries, blew clouds of ashes into the sky and deposited the debris for miles in the Seattle, Washington area. And before it was over with, she lost her temper eight times. Yet, an experience which af- fected everyone, particularly Southerners, was the drastic heat of the summer months begin- ning in June. Temperatures of 100 degrees and upward caused deaths throughout Texas, Mis- souri and Arkansas. The heat, which dragged on into a drought, affected cattle popula- tions, and crops. Even the peanut farmers were hit hard and the result was rationing Walt’s meal supplement, peanut butter. America opened her arms once again to care for the world’s huddled masses, and this time they came by the thousands from Cuba and Laos. The impact was felt particularly strong in Arkan- sas as the Cubans left Florida’s WITH ALL the campaign promises made, students took the trip to the polls. Rhonda Saunders makes up her mind. THE NEWLY ORGANIZED Young Republicans took a firm stand on the issues. Brian Burton and Michelle Early defend their side in the chapel debate. beaches to re-locate at Fort Chaf- fee to begin a new, and different life in the States. When national pride is at stake, a situation tended to be- come even more important. In July, the American boycott of the Summer Olympics in Moscow, demonstrated our intolerance of Russia’s invasion of Afghanis- tan. Perhaps the victory over USSR in the hockey final at the winter games in Lake Placid re- lieved some of the disappoint- ment of not participating in Moscow. Because of the world’s shaky military involvement, the Presi- dent and Congress approved the re-establishment of draft regis- tration for all males born in the early 1960’s. In August, that meant most of Ouachita men made an extra trip to the post office to sign up. But Arkansas didn’t have to depend on Washington to make the deadlines. Damascus, a community north of Little Rock, made national news whena mis- sle silo containing a nuclear warhead exploded. When the temptation was to say, ‘Relax, it’s only politics,” new groups organized that ex- pressed serious interests. It was the year of the emergence of the Moral Majority and the Young Republicans and it all led up to Noveinber 4 which marked the transition period of new begin- nings. An overwhelming Ronald Reagan victory left Carter sup- porters numb. And in the south, where Democratic governors are expected, Arkansans chose to elect Republican Frank White over the incumbent Bill Clinton. This trend toward conser- vatism and reducing federal spending even dipped into the funds of university aid. The message of Monday, February 3 at 4 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium will long be remembered by all the college work-study students. What had been feared by the OBU administration for years fi- nally reached the students in the form of $100-$200 salary cuts. Yet, through the explosions, elections and droughts, Iran was still the backdrop of the entire year. We took a personal interest in Arkansas, Steven Kirtley and Robert Buckler. And _ even though we felt isolated to a de- gree at Ouachita, when the chimes rang 52 times on January 20, we rejoiced with the rest of America over the blessing of new beginnings. BEFORE THE HOSTAGE’S RE- LEASE, the Noonday crowd wore yellow arm bands and dedicated prayer for their return. Rev. Mark Baber shares his thoughts during a special service. io No) D oe c Vv jaa} Te Vv u q = U A year of new beginnings night to remember by Jim Yates t will go down as a night to remember. The night of November 4, 1980. It will be remembered as a night of happiness and joyous celebration for some. For others, it will be remembered as a night of bitter disappointment and de- feat. At 7:30 p.m. (CST) the Na- tional Broadcasting Company (NBC) projected Ronald Reagan as the 40th president of the United States. The polls in the western United States were still open when an emotionally con- trolled Jimmy Carter conceded that his presidency was finished. “T promised you four years ago that I would never lie to you, so I can’t stand here and say it doesn’t hurt,” Carter said to his supporters, flanked by his wife and daughter. So with that statement the longest campaign ended — with an electoral vote runaway that cast aside forecasts by pollsters and Carter that it would be a close race. It was a Republican election night in the race for the Senate. Deprived of their seats were Senators George McGovern of South Dakota, Birch Bayh of In- diana; John Culver of Iowa; and Warren G. Magunusson of Washington. In the Arkansas gubernatorial race, Republican opponent Frank White slid past imcum- bent governor Bill Clinton. The race was the first viable bi- partisan contest since the Rocke- feller-Bumpers election in 1970. As these returns funneled through, a party was being held. In the Evans Student Center banquet room, the Student En- tertainment and Lecture Fund (SELF) election party was in full swing. The air was mixed witha sense of surprise and amaze- ment. Reagan supporters con- sidered it a dream come true. Carter supporters thought it was a dream, too. A bad one. College Republicans con- verged around one of three color television sets in the banquet room as_ Reagan’s_ landslide gained momentum. Fellow sup- STUDENTS ATTENDING the SELF election party watched events of November 4 make a drastic impact on shaping the year. THE DEMOCRATS firmly defended their side as well. Kevin Crass and Melodie Mosely present a rebuttal. porters rushed to one another's side with cheers and laughter. Some wore questioned looks of “how could it be’’ and experi- enced pangs of disappointment. Strains of ‘‘God Bless Ameri- ca” wafted through the SUB as Reagan made his acceptance speech while a small number of Carter supporters sat together staring numbly at TV sets asking over and over “How could it happen?” The victory was due to the de- bates and the hostage crisis, and it was cemented by the winning of the Democratic states most needed by Carter. It ground deep into Carter's southern base and carried states such as Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania: states Carter carried in 1976. Just as ex- traordinary as the sweeping magnitude of Reagan’s victory was the surprising margin of Carter’s defeat. Yes, it was a night to re- member. A _ night that will change America’s future. , ANDERSON THE ELECTION PARTY kept close watch on Reagan’s sweeping victory. Robbie Clifton adds Utah to the list. Dateline May Mt. St. Helens erupts. June Heat wave hits Cuban and Laos re- fugees migrate to the States. July US boycotts Olympic summer games in Moscow August Draft registration begins September Missle silo at Damascus explodes November President Reagan and Governor White elected January American hostages in Iran released Reagan inaugurated Current Events 69 As of February, nine buildings on campus have been controlled through a new energy management system By Ritta Sutterfield Ithough Americans have been hearing about energy conser- vation and the need for it for nearly ten years now, it hasn’t become a major factor for many of us as individuals. The past two years have seen an al- most unparalleled jump in the cost of living, mainly due to the rising cost of energy. The new administration of President Reagan has promised some new approaches to Ameri- ca’s energy problem on the na- tional level, primarily incentives for free enterprise. Perhaps the most obvious change at Oua- chita is the appearance of wall- plate stickers urging everyone to turn off lights when not in use. Behind these little reminders lay some major steps on the part of the OBU Student body and administration to curb energy consumption on campus. Dur- ing the fall semester, energy seminars were held in the homes of faculty and staff members. These seminars were led by members of the President's Council, a recently organized group of club and class presi- dents. The purpose of the semi- nars was to brainstorm energy conservation ideas from stu- dents, faculty and staff. The seminar group which presented the best idea was awarded a prize. Leaders for the seminars were: Gretchen Hargis, Derek Brown, Shelia Christopher, La- Juana Terrel, Angela Mobley, Brian Burton, Bill Browning, Mike Wagnon, Fred Ball, and Steve Patterson. The administration took a major step, with the installation of a computer to regulate con- sumption. As of February, nine buildings on campus have been controlled through a new energy management system. The MCC Powers S600 Energy Manage- ment System, created and man- ufactured in Northbrook, Illinois by MCC Powers Company, has the capacity of starting and stop- ping 18,432 individual devices through typed commands from the computer’s keyboard. The money saving comes from the programming. The main pur- pose of the system is to keep energy consumption below a cer- tain level. The new computer The new computer system works through a process called “Peak Demand Limiting.” system works through a process called ‘Peak Demand Limiting.” By monitoring the main campus power meter, it will turn off the necessary devices to avoid peaks in power consumption which will keep electrical costs down. According to Bill Harkrider, director of plant maintenance at OBU, the plans for purchasing the Powers Computer were made in July 1980. Dr. Daniel R. Grant, president of Ouachita; Dr. Ed Coulter, vice president for administration; Joe Frantz, business manager, and Hark- rider solicited bids on several companies but chose the MCC Powers Unit for its simplicity, large capability, and easy maintenance. It was the only unit of its kind on a college or university campus in Arkansas at the time of its installation, ac- cording to Harkrider. The computer also has the capability of monitoring the number of units in operation, and which ones need repair. The system is equipped with an in- tensive memory bank which can be programmed to control the temperature for a certain build- ing for a date years in advance. The purchasing price of the system was $79,000. In 1980, the United States Department of Energy submitted a 50-50 match- ing fund to help pay for the new system. The University’s cost will be reclaimed through the total savings in utility bills overa period of 18 months, according to Harkrider. THERMOSTATS ARE KEPT at fed- erally regulated settings of 68 — winter, 78 — summer. The battle of the bills NATURAL GAS provides _ the energy for space and hot water heat- ing on campus. Cost for this fuel has more than doubled. HOT WATER was frequently in short supply in many dormitories due to equipment problems, not the energy crunch. Current Events 71 INTERVIEWING, note taking, writ- ing and finally typing the last draft, | is how Todd Turner gains experience at the “Daily Siftings Herald.” FILLING GLASSES WITH ICE, tak- ing orders with a smile and serving hot pizza to hungry customers is all in an evening’s work for Diane Lawrence. BEING ALERT, skilled and respon- sible are demands of a school bus driver. Sammy Roberts gave all it took to do the job and earn a little cash. 72 Student Life We’ll keep you on file Jobs off campus aren’t easy to find, but with time and experience, something will come through By: Brenda Wense f a student wasn’t eligible for work study on campus and if he needed extra spending money, or just money, where did he go to geta job? Whether it was bus driving and news writing or pizza serv- ing and camera selling, students worked in almost any position they could find. At 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, Don Sudberry, Lisa Walker, and Sammie Johnson earned extra money as school bus drivers. “Since I’m married and havea new baby girl,” said Don, “my job really helps to pay our bills.” I drive the bus two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon.” Besides the money earned from being a bus driver, Don learned a meaningful lesson about children that would help him raise his own family. “T had to work out a happy medium between not being too hard on the kids, and not being too friendly,” said Don. “If you don’t find that medium, they won't work with you.” On a higher level, the same lesson was learned and applied when Todd Turner, a reporter for “The Daily Siftings Herald,” dealt with the police chief, the city council and the school board. “Before I can write a story,” said Todd, “I have to show the people I’m talking to that I care about the news, and about the community. It’s not the money I’m after, but the experience. I’m coming away from being a stu- dent and becoming more of a professional in my field.” To get off campus, to meet the community, and to gain experi- ence, were important and fun elements of working. But for Diane Lawrence, a waitress at Pizza Hut, and Ron Bramos, a delivery man for Dan Cook Of- fice Outfitters Printers, work provided money. “My job is an outside inter- est,”’ s aid Diane, “I work 25 to 30 hours a week, but my class load isn’t heavy, and that helps. It’s good experience and it makes my car payments.” To help pay for a $15,000 van, Ron delivered office supplies and Hallmark gifts, 20 hours a week for Dan Cook’s. But this wasn’t the only job he had. “I also referee the intramural games on campus at night,” said Ron. Jeff Hairston, unlike Ron, held one job, but wore four different hats. He was the department head of photography, home fur- nishings, seasonal and elec- tronics at Wal-Mart. “Something that is hard to do, but is amust to remember,” said Jeff, ‘is that the customer is al- ways right.’’ You have to listen to him, be sympathetic, let the per- son know that you're not fight- ing him and that you’re there to help.” Despite mistakes that were made or awkwardness that was felt in a new job, there was a ten letter word achieved by students that gave them a head start into the world outside the campus. It filled in white space on their re- sumes and gave out information to future employers. It was ex- perience. WEARING A SMILE and keeping a happy attitude helps Don Sudberry get to know the children that ride his school bus every morning and after- noon. SELLING CHRISTMAS TREES to anxious holiday shoppers is just one job Jeff Hairston does. But he also manages four different departments. Off-Campus Jobs 73 ONE OF FOUR HOSTS and host- esses, Terry Griffin sings ‘‘Looking for Love.” Hosts and hostesses were chosen by auditions in September. DEDICATION AND _ WILLING- NESS to work was the key to the freshmen success as they presented “The Rainbow Connection.” A PANTOMINE. to “Send in the Clowns” began the Chi Delta’s per- formance in Tiger Tunes. The club won third place honors. “ALL ABOARD” was the theme as Becky King sings in the BSU’s pre- sentation during Tiger Tunes. 74 Student Life “ANYTHING YOU CAN doI cando better” was a highlight of the host and hostesses presentation sung by Amy Tate and Don Brown. By: Bert Lace rom rainbows to rail- roads, pounds to clowns, and graveyards to ship- yards, the Ouachita Student | Foundation’s second annual Tiger Tunes was definitely a three night success. Before it all started each group had to recouperate from home- coming and mid-terms, and start concentrating on putting the right foot forward to show what talent each had. After the rehear- sals were over, the excitement of opening night finally hit OSF and each performer. Freshmen Shelly Eckerd stated, ‘‘We’re nervous, butit’s a fun type of nervous.” While Shelly was nervous, Carol Roper, OSF’s sponsor points out, “You always get nervous but the kids always seem to pull it off.” _ Opening night spelled success for the EEE Women’s Social Club. They made a clean sweep with their rendition of ‘Life in the Fat Lane’ by winning both of the $50 awards for theme and costume. Friday night the judging was on music and choreography. The EEEs again showed talent by winning the $50 music award while the Beta Beta Men’s Social Club, with the theme ‘Anchors Away’, came off with the $50 choreography award. On the final night, the excite- | MEMBERS OF THE PI KAPPA | ZETA Social Club, Lea Ellen Fowler, | Ginger Walker and Alicia Kirkpat- rick, sing in the Zeta’s performance of “You Bite Up My Life.” ment of the crowd, the anxious- ness of the performers, and the tightness of the judging was evi- dent throughout Mitchell Hall. This performance had been sold out for weeks. Along with the reigning Miss Arkansas, Lencola Sullivan, a featured judge for Saturday night, each judge was judging on all four categories again while everything from the previous nights had to be added on to make the final decision. The judging had been very tight Thursday and Friday nights so it was definitly hard to decide who the grand prize winners would be. As the final points had been tallied the Baptist Student Union with their theme, ‘All Aboard’ had been awarded fourth place, winning $100. Third place went to the Chi Delta Women’s Social Club. With the theme of ‘Send in the Clowns’ they were awarded $150. The Beta’s took second place honors winning $200, while the EEE’s took both the Grand Prize of $250 plus the overall Entertainment Value Award of $100 in which each judge cast one ballot deciding which group had entertained the best. Other participants were the Pi Kappa Zeta Women’s Social Club performing ‘You Bite Up My Life’ and the Freshmen Class’ ‘Rainbow Connection’. Not only were the groups working hard, the Hosts and Hostesses, Don Brown, Carlos Three nights of colorful costumes on a decorated stage A musical extravaganza Ichter, Terry Griffin, and Amy Tate, spent at least one hour a day for three weeks working on their theme ‘The Main Event.’ Amy, the only Senior hostess commented, “I love being busy.” Amy isn’t a club member, therefore she stated, ‘This is my last year. I didn’t have any other way to get involved with Tiger Tunes and I wanted to express to OSF my appreciation for my scholarship so I tried out for hostess.” The Hosts and _ Hostesses’ choreographer director, Cyndi Garrett, pointed out, “I love di- recting Tiger Tunes, but I really wish I could be up there with them.” Cyndi, along with Gwyn Monk, arranged and choreo- graphed each of the specialty acts. Cyndi admitted, “It’s really bad when classes start getting in the way of extra curricular ac- tivities. When the final curtain had been drawn and the last bit of make-up taken off, everyone knew it had been a success. OSF had given approximatly $1000 in prize money and even if no money had been won by your group, you still knew that this had brought you closer to your friends, and that next year Tiger Tunes would give each group another chance. TAKING FIVE OF THE SIX top honors, the EEE social club earned $500 for their performance entitled “Life In The Fat Lane.” WINNING SECOND PLACE and the choreography award, the Beta Beta Social Club sings ‘Anchors Away.” A SOPHOMORE FROM BRAZIL, Carlos Ichter sings “The Goodbye Girl’ between group competitions. Tiger Tunes 75 Seen Ee Z Eeaaia atone Peers A Stacey bathe Prsstuse Dustin Hofioain | Kramer vs. Ke AS THE FIRST PERFORMING GROUP of the season, the JEC’s TRIAD concert seris presents the 22 member Piedmont Chamber Or- chestra at HSU. THE MOTION PICTURE of the year, “Kramer vs. Kramer,” is pre- sented by SELF along with other award winners such as ‘The Sound of Music,” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” 76 Student Life ' The By: DeAnna Travis few friends, a box of popcorn, a Coke, and an evening in Mitchell Auditorium to settle back in a chair for another movie. But this year it was different. From classics to the best in contempory music and motion pictures, the Student Entertain- ment and Lecture Fund (SELF) and the Joint Educational Con- sortium (JEC) brought the best to Ouachita. On the pastel printed calen- dars slid under dorm doors to the coming attraction movie posters in the cafeteria display case, such titles as ‘“Gone with the Wind,” “The Sound of Music,” ‘’That’s Entertainment,” and ‘“Show- boat” plastered the campus. “As far as I’m concerned, “Gone with the Wind” was the best movie we offered this year,” SELF Chairman Steve Patterson sald. ‘But I’m most excited about Kramer vs. Kramer.” Other films left students leav- ing Mitchell singing with Streisand in “The Main Event,” or humming with Loretta “I’m proud to bea coal miner’s daugh- ter,’ or thinking pink from five evenings of the Pink Panther Nothing but the best election party, ‘““Gone With the Wind,” and the Imperials gave a special touch Film Festival. “Our main criteria in selecting movies,” Steve said, “is OBU’s high standards. It’s important to us not to offend the students with what we offer.” With over 30 movies sched- uled, students could pick from a list of entertainment the second semester such as “The Electric Horseman,” “Norma Rae,”’ and the controversial “China Syn- drome.” But that was only the movies. The semester of concerts began the first week of school with the relaxed style of the Christian singer and composer, Cynthia Clawson. And in Oc- tober, the hits ‘‘Bluer than Blue,” and ‘This Night Won’t Last Forever,’’ were presented during SELF’s evening with Michael Johnson. | After long nights of float build- ing, the parade and the tension of the game, Andrus Blackwood and Company’s lyrics to “Hey, What a Lovely Day” provided a welcomed climax to a long day of homecoming activities. (Cont. page 78) AS A CLIMAX to homecoming events, Andrus, Blackwood, and Company presents a concert of con- tempory Christian music. LS _ S o = o ww o G sa] ONLY A DOLLAR buys popcorn, a Coke and entertainment like the “Main Event” and “Norma Rae.’”” SELF mem- bers prepare for intermission. SEVERAL STUDENTS under hypnosis experience feelings of frustration, at- tempting to explain where their shoes are to mind expert Ken Weber. 78 Student Life Nothing but the best (Cont. from page 76) The Imperials pei formance in- itiated the second semester of en- tertainment. Steve said, ‘We're - always glad when we can get them. Although the cost of get- |} ting the group has doubled since the last time they came, we didn’t expect anything less than a sell out crowd.” Before an audience in Mitch- ell, ten volunteers began to roll up their sleeves and fan them- selves merely upon mention of | the word “hot.” It was one eve- ning these students found espe- cially hard to forget as Ken Weber demonstrated his mem- ory expertise during one of SELF’s spec ial performances the first week of the fall semester. Later in the year, the Election Party made the events of November 4 even more memo- rable. As the returns funneled in, groups of excited young Repub- licans and stunned Democrats gathered around televisions in the Evans Student Center Ban- quet Rooms. And even though at 7:30, NBC _ projected Ronald Reagan the next president, and Jimmy Carter conceded before all the polls were closed, the air in the banquet rooms continued to be mixed with a sense of surprise f and emotion. To add to SUB window de- © corating, the candlelight service, and parties, SELF contributed to the spirit of the holidays at Ouachita. In a new stage musical adaptation presented in Rock- erfeller Gym, traditional carols were interwoven with Ebenezer Scrooge and all the beloved characters from Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.’’ The pro- fessional traveling troup of 35 ac- tors and actresses included in their show a 16-foot human puppet posing as the ghost of Christmas Future. SELF continued the Last Lec- (Cont. page 81) MOVIES AND CONCERTS re even more special shared with friends or a date. Suzanne Wickman and Ken Shaddox look forward to an. evening of the best in entertainment. r EXCITEMENT AND DISAP- | POINTMENT characterize the SELF sponsored election party. Chairman | Steve Patterson looks on as the re- turns come in. ron Sc o E S Ss H oO = ea) | (Cont. from page 78) ture Series which provided se- lected faculty members the op- portunity to present the lecture they would give if they knew it would be their last. Political Sci- entist Dr. Hal Bass began the fall | lectures addressing the topic, “What Politics Can and Cannot Do.” Focusing on the subject ‘’Fail- � ure in American Culture,” Dr. _ Ray Granade, assistant professor of history, answered the ques- ‘tion of how individuals dealt with failure. He said, “One of | the most intriguing things to me is people who are successful for three of four years. What hap- A HOG HAT, a bicycle and a foot- ball player are part of the required list for the scavenger hunt devised by SELF during freshman orienta- tion. “THE LAST BREATH AND HOW TO DRAW IT,” is the topic of the final ‘Last Lecture” of the fall series by English professor Dr. Herman Sandford. Nothing but the best pens when the recognition is gone?” Dr. Granade used exam- ples from American history of people who had to face failure. Other Last Lecture speakers included Dr. Joe Jeffers, profes- sor of chemistry and biology, who presented, ‘Science, Aes- thetics, and the Liberal Arts Education.’” And English de- partment chairman Dr. Herman Sandford titled his speech, “The Last Breath and How to DrawIt.” From Bach to Bacharach and the Renaissance to rock, the Norman Luboff Choir, one of the world’s leading choruses, per- formed in Mitchell in November. The choir was one of eleven mu- SPONSORED BY THE JEC, Art His- torian, Joseph Alsop, Jr., addresses the topic, ‘The History of Art Col- lecting,”” in Mabee Recital Hall. sical productions scheduled by TRIAD, a concert series spon- sored by the Joint Education Consortium composed of the Ross Foundation, HSU, and OBU. Beginning the season of TRIAD entertainment, another special group, the Piedmont Chamber Orchestra performed at Henderson’s Arkansas Hall. In March, two pianists, James and Julie Rivers, were featured in Mabee and Maynard Ferguson, one of America’s best known jazz musicians, performed at HSU in April. In November, as part of the Birkett Williams Lecture Series, THE “LAST LECTURE” SERIES in- cluded the speech “Science, Aesthet- ics and the Liberal Arts Education” by Dr. Joe Jeffers. AS PART of the Birkett Williams Lecture Series, Dr. Mondy discusses factors affecting the food supply. Professor of nutrition at Cornell University, Nell Mondy spoke to faculty and students. As a food biochemist, Ms. Mondy dis- cussed scientific and political factors affecting the world food supplies in addition to chemical factors of food, regulation, food additives, and food fads. Whether it was being intro- duced to the sounds of a chamber orchestra, reliving the saga of the Civil War for four hours in Mitchell with Rhett and Scarlett, or humming Imperial tunes a week after the concert, Ouachi- ta’s entertainment was nothing but the best. Entertainment 81 Although our taste reflected America’s mood, some committments didn’t adapt to trends We wrote our own Survey Results Favorite T.V. show “Dallas” Favorite movie “Jazz singer’ Single recording “Lady” by Kenny Rogers Favorite album Kenny Rogers Greatest Hits Best book Bible Magazine “Newsweek” OVER HALF of the students sur- veyed prefer the music of the Cruse Family over other group perfor- mances. 82 Student Life by DeAnna Travis he lyrics of radio songs, the plots of television series and the music of concert performances all reflected America’s mood of the moment. The impact of the media helped us define our taste that made the year form its own spe- cial flare. A survey was conducted by the Ouachitonian staff in both February 17 chapels. The not- so-surprising results were pro- vided by 439 participating stu- dents. The creation of the urban cow- boy image was evident in both the enjoyment of television shows and musical tastes. One of the biggest shots heard ‘round the world was that of J. R. Ewing’s would-be-assasins on CBS’s successful serial of ‘’Dal- las.’ Nine p.m. on Friday nights found lobbies crowded to watch the antics of Kristine, Lucy and the rise and fall of Ewing oil from J. R. to Bobby. “Dallas” was al- most twice as popular as the sec- ond ranked “MASH.” The easy listening country lyrics of Kenny Rogers was voted as students favorite in both the single recording and album. “Lady” and Kenny Rogers Greatest Hits were closely fol- lowed by “Sailing’” and other recordings by Christopher Cross. In the favorite motion picture category, oldies like the ‘Sound of Music” and ““Gone With the Wind” took a backseat to new Hollywood productions. The musical message of Neil Dia- mond’s ‘Jazz Singer’ was fol- lowed by the science fiction drama of ‘‘The Empire Strikes Back.” definition of style And as is Ouachita’s tradition, students continued to list the Bible as most accurately describ- ing their favorite book. Also, listed were C.S. Lewis novels such as “Mere Christianity” and “The Screwtape Letters.” Because the political issues of the day were important, Con- temporary World professors con- tinued to require the reading of “Newsweek” as a weekly as- signment. And students con- tinued to list it as the most read magazine along with other favor- ites such as “Sports Illustrated” and “Glamour.” The Imperials, Andrus Black- wood and Company, and Ferrell and Ferrell were only part of the list of quality concert entertain- ment to choose from. But be- cause of the return visit of the Cruse Family in February, over one-fourth of students surveyed selected the group as the best concert. The results were not-so- surprising perhaps because committment to basics doesn’t always adapt to trends. The con- trast of the Bible and the Cruse Family to the Jazz Singer and “Dallas’’ simply confirmed the fact that we wrote our own defi- nition of style. RECORDING ARTIST Gene Cotton returned to OBU in the fall to give his concert in Mitchell Hall. OUR TASTE VARIED in all the sur- vey categories, but western influ- ences still dominated some en- tertainment. Media Survey 83 84 Student Life Playbill: March ’80-March ’81 “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”’ “The Interlopers”’ “Harvey” “The Unwicked Witch” PORTRAYING AN OLD ACTOR, Christopher English rehearses his character for “The Interlopers.” “THE INTERLOPERS” was an orig- inal play performed in the fall. Writ- er and professor, Mr. Dennis Holt, oversees the rehearsal of his play. THE QUEEN OF THE SPRITES, Titania, portrayed by Theresa Mc- Corkle, confronts Locke, in “A Midsummer Nights Dream.” The actors and actresses bring the script to life Curtain call By Rita Sutterfield uditioning for parts, memorizing lines, preparing the sets and fashioning costumes were all a part of putting together a theater production. And when the curtain went up, the script came to life as the actors pres- ented their renditions of drama and comedy on stage. “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” written by William Shakespeare, was presented in Verser Theater under the direc- tion of Dennis Holt. The three- act play, which was a combina- tion of both fantasy and humor, revolved around the Greek gods Hermia, Helena, Lysander and Demitrius, and their tangled love affairs. By putting fairy dust on the mortals, the sprites played tricks causing the Greek gods to fall in love with the first person they saw. When this happened, De- mitrius and Lysander, played by Steve Allsup and Warren Stacks, fell in love with each other’s fian- cee. The whole town eventually got caught up in the action when Bottom, a town craftsman, por- trayed by Ken Locke, became in- volved with the sprites and un- knowingly was changed to have the head of a donkey instead of . his own. An original play, “The Inter- lopers,’”’ written by Dennis Holt, was presented by the drama de- partment in October. The action — of the play concerned a group of young actors, writers and musi- cians and their dreams of becom- ing professional artists. While meeting and rehearsing in a small theater in lower Man- hattan, these young artists en- countered ‘“Guyon,” an old actor played by Christopher English. Guyon came in and told about his unsuccessful life in acting, which caused the others to begin Sharing their life stories. “The Interlopers” was Ouachi- ta’s entry in the American Col- lege Theatre Festival held in Pine Bluff, where Judy Blevins re- ceived an acting award for her || 86 Student Life Curtain call (Cont. from page 85) portrayal of Bridget Marsh, a young actress. A three-act comedy produc- tion of “Harvey” featured Lisa Stevens as Veta Simmons and Ken Locke as Elwood P. Dowd in this story about a man and his invisible Six-foot rabbit. The plot dealt with Elwood’s invention of an imaginary friend, Harvey, whom he created to fulfill his need to communi- cate. Elwood frequented public places with his friend, which caused many embarrassing situ- ations for his family. His sister Veta tried to have Elwood com- mitted, only to find herself committed instead, and by the end of the story, Harvey seemed to have become a real character. The Carousel Players usually scheduled a tour during OBU’s spring break, presenting a chil- dren’s theatre production to elementary school audiences in the central Arkansas area. But, because so many school’s breaks coincided with Ouachita’s, the IN A COMEDY about an imaginary rabbit, Harvey, Elwood P. Dowd, Ken Locke, and Nurse Kelly, por- trayed by Jill Walker, meet at the institution. PLAYING AND SINGING before the rehearsal for “The Beach of Bliss,” is Misty Flinn, portrayed by Dana Smith. Players did not tour this year. Instead, the elementary schools were invited to come to Ouachita to view “The Un- wicked Witch,” a story of a young girl caught in a web of witchery. In this “unlikely tale,” Sandra Johnson played Winona, a girl who was kidnapped as a baby by three witches and grew up una- ware that she was not a witch. By a twist of fate, her grandfather, played by Christopher English, and her brother, played by Gary Hutcheson, found their house. Through a series of revelations, they discovered she was their long lost relative, and in this process, the witches became good witches instead of evil ones. So was the end of another Ver- ser Theatre production. And when the last line was said, the encore echoed, and the curtain drawn, the actors and audience left with a job completed, a les- son learned and evening of en- tertainment and education. DECIDING WHO WAS INSANE was the issue in “Harvey.” John Montgomery, the cab driver, dis- cusses the existence of Harvey with Veta Simmons, portrayed by Lisa Stevens. FOR THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE play in the spring, the drama de- partment presented “The Unwicked Witch.” Drama 87 rom the time we were freshmen, we realized that gaining the most from our education meant being in- volved. And at Ouachita, that was easy to do. The largest organizations, it seemed, provided the biggest opportunities for everyone to participate. There was OSF’s traditions of Tiger Tunes and Tiger Traks, or paying 50 cents to see SELF’s presentation of “Gone With the Wind,” or visiting the nursing home or weatherizing a house with the BSU. And whether it was carrying a white wooden rifle, protecting an artificial red rose, or running from table-to-table at dinner to get a few more signatures, the spring semester meant pledge week. More women students ex- pressed an interest in pledging this year than in recent years as 150 attended rush parties. With over 50 clubs and organi- zations to choose from, it was de- finitely our style to be involved. A SIGH OF RELIEF, screams are heard, and bids are given. Suzanne Cunningham and Michelle Early welcome Sue Rcihmaond to the Zeta’s. THE BSU PERFORMS for the sec- ond annual OSF sponsored Tiger Tunes. BSU took fourth place. THE SUB DECORATING PARTY sponsored by SELF added to the Christmas spirit. Laura Moore adds a final touch. Organizations Contents Feature 90 Delta Omega Mu 91 Beta Beta 90-91 Chi Delta 94—95 EEE 96-97 Gamma Phi 98-99 Pi Kappa Zeta 100-101 Rho Sigma 102-103 Sigma Alpha Sigma 104—105 Music Tour 106-109 Music Feature 110-115 Academic and Service Clubs 116-121 ROTC 122-123 Publications 124-127 Organizations 89 a = Pledge week means little sleep, little make-up and a lot of duties Perils of pledge week by Jim Vates riday, Day One of the pledge Crisis: A band of suspected club members over- ran the Post Office and gave out ‘‘bids”’ to prospective members. At 1 p.m. all bids had been turned in. News correspon- dent Whip Needlebaum reported mass hys- teria on the first floor of Daniel Hall. Shouts | of “I wanna be an S, I wanna be a Red Shirt, and I wanna be a Beta!” were heard through- out the dormitory. Saturday, day two: Local businesses com- plained of the widespread disappearances of ‘black suits, blue suits, bowties, hats, and countless quantities of paint with colors ranging from Beta blue to Rho red. Pledges received duties from club members. Corres- pondent Needlebaum reported being nearly flogged by the long trails of paper carried by eager young pledges rushing through dorm halls on their appointed missions. Sunday, day three: Events began to de- velop. Reports of mass paint fume poisoning ) came in through the Signal wire service. The } ever present smell of paint wafted through the quiet countryside surrounding Oua- chita. Large mounds of rocks and wooden Delta Omega Mu hartered in 1979, Delta Omega Mu was Ouachita’s youngest social club. One men’s club, Alpha Ometa Eta, had just folded and a group of men students decided to form a new club which would serve those not inclined to join one of the other men’s social clubs, Beta Beta, Rho Sigma, and Sigma Alpha Sigma. Delta Omega Mu has been a small group since its beginning and had no pledge class in the spring. “I feel the reason we didn’t get any pledges is that we are a new club, and most students want to go with the al- ready established clubs,” explained presi- dent Bob Purdy. But rather than folding as many expected, the members of Delta Omega Mu decided to keep the club to- gether and see what would happen the fol- lowing year. Members of the club were Bob Purdy, Bob Browning, Bill Browning, Ron Butler, Terry Gibson, Brian Reed, and Leslie Davis. boards were reported outside Daniel Hall: the rapidly appearing strategic base of opera- tions of the pledge crisis. Correspondent Needlebaum reported tripping over two cans of blue paint and tumbling into the ravine. At 8 p.m. Needlebaum reported a mass congregation of all pledges and pledgemas- ters. Soon afterward, all clubs and pledges branched off into separate units and disem- barked to different locations of “the com- pound” i.e., the Ouachita campus. The Sig- nal’s ace reporter Buss Buzzstromski was dispatched to cover the Beta pledges trek across the pedestrian bridge. Buzz was last seen disappearing under the feet of the charging horde of pledges. Correspondent Needlebaum was reported to have fallen from the roof of Daniel Hall as he attempted to cover the marching Zetas. Monday, day four: Well dressed pledges converged on campus in broad daylight. Pledges of every kind, including Chi Delta’s, EEE’s, and Gamma’s, were reported seen all through the day. No word on the fate of Buzz Buzzstromski had been received during the day. Need- lebaum continued coverage on crutches. Darkness fell and the sounds of moans and snoring were reported across campus and outlying areas. Tuesday, day five: The same routine as the day before. Still no sign of Buzz. Correspon- dent Needlebaum was reported to have fallen into the creek on the ROTC trail. He was last seen racing the ’’S’”’ pledges to the ravine. Wednesday, day five: The same as the day before. Reports of torture were circulating among the student body concerning pledges. There is still no sign of Buzz, but Need- lebaum was confined to a wheelchair. Thursday, day six: All pledges were re- portedly on the verge of collapse. The ordeal went on. Still no sign of Buzz, and Need- lebaum was missing in action somewhere in the ravine. The pledge crisis continued. Buzz! Where were you? THE PLEDGES of Sigma Alpha Sigma model their traditional attire of pledge week. BETA MEMBERS DELIGHT in demanding a duty from a Beta Beta pledge. Completing members duties is just one aspect of pledge week. THE STRESS OF PLEDGE WEEK is evident by the expression of this Chi Delta pledge. Pledge Week 91 “ANCHORS AWAY” is the theme of the Beta Beta entry in the Tiger Tunes All-Campus Sing. THE MEMBERS OF THE BETA BETA SOCIAL CLUB are FRONT ROW: Harry Morphew, Donald Knoll, Bruce Burnett, Carlos Ichter, Mike Moore, Glen Gulledge, Mike Wadley, Paul Wil- liams, Kale Magness, Tim Church. SECOND ROW: Ed Connnelly, Tom Harris, Sonny Tucker, Charles Whitworth, Dan Patterson, Doug Lancas- ter, Rich Briscoe, Marty McDaniel, Bruce Layton, Doug Keeton, Barry Bates, Andy Edwards, Ken Shaddox, Bobby Gosser. THIRD ROW: Britt Ma- han, Brad Lit tle, Kevin Crass, Mike Hart, Jim Walker, Fred Ball. FOURTH ROW: Jay Shell, David Jackson, Drew Atkinson, Paul Floyd, Bob White, Steve Efurd, Phil Whitaker. BACK ROW: Foster Sommerlad, Gene Wesinhunt, Mic Mur- phey, Chris Suttun, Jim Wright, Robert Jayroe, Scott Harrington, Terry Fortner. 92 Clubs and Organizations he sweet harmony of Beta serenading was a welcome sound to the campus coeds. When late minutes were used, the pleasantness of ““Beta Girl” made hearts flutter and eyes gleam. Fall activities of the Betas included bush parties, banana split parties and the annual Beta Cartoon Festival during twirp week. With their theme “Anchors Away,” the Beta Beta Betas serenade coeds with traditional favorite tunes Betas won second place in the Tiger Tunes | competition, and also won the choreography | award. The Christmas season was celebrated | with the annual Beta Beat Ski Lodge. Spring activities included rush parties and |} a pledge class of 30. Other activities were participation in intramurals and a spring outing. a BETA ED CONNELLY strives for a touchdown against the Sigma Alpha Sigma team. BETA PLEDGE BENNY TUCHER BRACES for members during pledge week. Beta Beta 93 USING THE THEME OF “CLOWNING AROUND,” the Chi Deltas won fourth place in Tiger Tunes. MEMBERS OF THE CHI DELTA SOCIAL CLUB are FRONT ROW: Ronda Saunders, Debbie Brown, Karen Wood, Stephanie Williams, Mary Bob Dixon, Laura McBeth, Kelli Sandusky, Cindi Richards, Lou Ann Flanders, Elizabeth Hogg, Janith Justice, Terry Griffin, Jana Lowry, Wayne Fawcett (beau). SECOND ROW: Kelli Pitts, Robin Fink, Arby Smith (beau), Sandra Dunn, Pam Kirkpatrick, Laurie Benson, Carrie Sligh, Denise George, Melanie Romesburg, Mary Jane Low- man, Chris Chance (beau), Linda Rowin, Perri Berthalot, Rene Richards, Cheryl Biggs, Sally Bishop, Jo Romesburg, Vicki Martin. BACK ROW: Janet Summerlin, John Crews (beau), Amy Pryor, Julie Hendrix, Cindy Massey, Jimmy Cornwell (beau), Mandy Jones. 94 Clubs and Organizations Chi Delta “Train the Bears” takes float prize he tables were set and the lights were low as the Chi Delta Women’s Social club held their traditional ‘Harvest Moon” dinner theatre during twirp week. It was a twirp week activity filled with entertainment and good food. Illustrating the theme, ‘’Train the Bears,” the Chi Deltas won the homecoming float competition for the second consecutive year. With painted faces and colorful costumes, the Chi Delta’s won fourth place in the Tiger Tunes All-Campus Sing, with their theme centered around clowns. The second semester ended with their an- nual Christmas banquet. Spring activities included intramurals, rush and a pledge class of 29. The pledges produced their first program at “Daisy Days.” The 1980-81 Chi Delta’s beaus were Arby Smith, John Crews, Chris Chance, Jimmy Cornwell and Wayne Fawcett. CHI DELTA MEMBERS ENTERTAIN at their traditional Ruby’s Truck Stop program. REVISING THE SONG “Shop Around,” Vicki Martin sings her version, “Clown Around.” Ta) D a == 7) QA S UO A RED RIBBON AND RUBY RED LIPSTICK adorns pledge Panny McClard. Twenty-nine girls completed the E pledge program. MEMBERS OF THE EEE SOCIAL CLUB are FRONT ROW: Ann Thrash, Gene Wesinhunt (beau), Bobby Gosser (beau), Deborah Holley, Amy Holland, Cheryl Bass, Debbie Lone, Donna Moffatt, Ann Owen, Melinda Thomas, Theresa Albritton, Vicki Taylor, Susan Parham, Joan McBryde, Kay Work, Clara Graves, Jill Jackson, Jay Shell (beau), Susan Voris, Beth Holland, Judy Bumgardner, Jenny Gosser, Jan Rowe, Lacey Taylor, Linda Darling, Kim Zachary, Cyndi Gar- rett, Sara Shell, Pam Cook. SECOND ROW: Linda McClain, Ronda Murray, Mollie Smith, Sara Nays, Bill Thornton (beau), Susan Dodson, Shelly Williams, Cindy Gill. BACK ROW: Kim Duke, Donna McKenzie, Gail Spencer, Billy Gay Clary. 96 Clubs and Organizations all activities for the EEE Social Club began with their third annual Twirp Week Luau. Bringing the holiday paradise to campus, the members, beaus and friends entertained the twirped couples. In the homecoming float competi- tion, the EEEs won third place with their theme, “OBU Bear Down.” It was “Life in the Fat Lane” as the EEEs won the second annual Tiger Tunes All- Campus Sing. They won first place, the EEE “Life in the Fat Lane” takes Tiger Tunes honors over-all entertainment award, theme, cos- tume and music categories. The holiday season was celebrated with “Coolside of Yuletide’ and the Christmas banquet was held at the Hush Puppy in Hot Springs. Spring activities included a pledge class of 29, Fumes, and a spring outing. - The 1980-81 EEE beaus were Gene Wesin- hunt, Jay Shell, Bill Thornton and Bobby Gosser. THE EEE BEAUS ENTERTAIN at the annual | “Coolside of Yuletide.” AT THE TRADITIONAL EEE rush party, Renee | Oaks visits with EEE member Donna McKenzie. | 98 Clubs and Organizations Gamma Phi When the rains subside, the carnival continues he afternoon brought rain and damp- Second semester began with rush practice, ened spirits, but by late afternoon, the parties and a pledge class of 24. But when spreads were hung and the lights pledge week was over, the new members strung for the annual Gamma Phi were put to work in the Spring Slave Sale. Sadie Hawkins Carnival. Atwirp week activ- The semester ended witha spring outing. ity, the carnival included sideshows, pie The 1980-81 Gamma Phi Big Brothers throws and caramel apples. were Mike Wagnon, Mark Bennett, Jimmy Other fall activities included ahomecom-_ Franklin, Sammy Roberts and Steve Kieffer. ing float, a football championship and a_ Other Big Brothers were Curtis Marshall, Christmas banquet. Mike Watts, Gus Doshier and Bruce Burnett. MEMBERS OF THE GAMMA PHI SOCIAL CLUB are FRONT ROW: Sherri Caple, Diana Keeton, Retha Herring, Tammi Prince, Donna Trigg, Monica Ashbrook. SECOND ROW: Sherry Grober, Becky Vercher, Dana Glover, Nina Echterhoff, Teresa Shultze, Lisa Byrd, Lisa Pruitt, Marcelle Mantooth. THIRD ROW: Lisa Moore, Gina Thrash, Karen McGill, Monica McBrayer, Tracey Bledsoe, Sara Clark, Annabelle Sneed, Celeste Efurd, Carol Green. BACK ROW: Gayle Grayson, Beth Olson, Karen Verser, Connie WHEN THE RAINS SUBSIDED, the equipment Lawrence, Betsy Orr, Mr. Herman Orr, Teresa was moved for the annual twirp week carnival. Sharp, Donna Pananganang, Susan Cheatham, Laurie Murphin, Sandy Reese. GAMMI PHI PLEDGES discuss the day’s duties given by club members. SADIE SHERIFF Bruce Burnett has a warrant for the arrest of Coach Him Hamilton. Gamma Phi 99 TS I —————————————————————EEEE———————————————E——EEE ZETA BEAU DON BROWN co-hosts the event entitled ‘Turtle Follies,” a variety show presented in Verser. MEMBERS OF PI KAPPA ZETA are FRONT ROW: Michele Wiley, Pat Blake, Leigh Ann Pittman. SECOND ROW: Sharon Williams, Suzanne Cunningham, Cheryl Weaver, Diane Hopson, Sandy Blakely, Suzanne Campbell, Karen Wallce, Cindy Stanford, Michelle Early, Cheryl Stevens, Angle Nash, Dana Donald- son. BACK ROW: Lisa Adams, Phyllis Bird- song, Briggett Arendt, Lea Ellen Fowler, Lisa Thompson, Ladonna Cowart, Ken McGee (beau), Terry Danniell (beau), Roger Felty (beau), Terry Walker, Cindy Hughes, Paula Helms, Wendy Long, Ginger Walker, Nancy Roger. 100 Clubs and Organizations he PiKappa Zeta Women’s Social Club began their academic year with a new program entitled “The Patti Awards.” This was a twirp week activity to award groups and individuals for their cam- pus involvement. With the theme “Turn the Tigers Loose,”’ the Zeta’s won second place in the homecom- ing float competition. Zeta members dressed as vampires for their theme ‘You Bite Up My Life” in the Tiger Tunes All-Campus Sing. Pi Kappa Zeta Patti Awards marks new event Christmas boxes were once again distrib- uted to freshmen to help them through their first finals. “Turtle Follies” began the spring semester with a variety show by Zetas and their friends. Rush and pledging followed, and the Zetas introduced their pledge class of with at ‘’Pat’s Hatch.” Other Zeta activities included intramurals and caramel apple sales. The 1980-81 Pi Kappa Zeta beaus were Terry Daniels, Don Brown. TO DECORATE THE SUB for Christmas, the Zeta’s participate in the window decorating con- test. USING THE THEME “You Bite Up My Life,” Suzanne Campbell and Leigh Ann Pittman per- form in Tiger Tunes. i onl = = iS By) o N © joy Q. © % 3 MEMBERS OF RHO SIGMA are FRONT ROW: Wayne Fawcett, Greg Gladden, Carl Bradley, Greg Bollen, Hank Hankins, Mark Whatley, Kent Westbrook, Alec Hunter, Kyle Ramsey, Thomas Talbot, Tiger jordan, Mark Bennett, Steve Ward, Scott Carter, Brett Perry, Rickie Lemay, Alan San- difer, Chris Chance, Jimmy Franklin. BACK ROW: Perry Hern, Jim Ed Stillwell, Robby Koonce, Mike Wagnon, Chuck Hammons, Brian Hintz, Watty Strickland, Kevin Carswell, Mark Elliott, Bill Meador, Rick Johnson, Jay Atkins. Rho Sigma ell rings and spirit hoops were a dis- tinct mark of the men of Rho Sigma. Arousing school spirit, the Shirts held their traditional 24-hour bell ring, bon fire and alumni tea during the fall homecom- ing activities. Fall and spring semesters began with the Red Shirt Book Exchange to provide students an opportunity to buy used books at marked-down prices. Freshmen girls were greeted at Flenniken Drawing Room for the fall freshmen drop-in. PLEDGES CLIMB ATOP benches at the command of Rho Sigma members. AN ANONYMOUS RED SHIRT lurches in the corner during the Red Shirt haunted house. Red Shirt haunted house aids work of Group Living Ghosts and goblins emerged from the old white house as the Shirts provided a haunted house for the purpose of raising money for Group Living. The club also made donations to the Ouachita Student Foundation and the Twin River Medical Center. Spring activities included off-campus ac- tivities, outings, and a pledge class of 17. The 1980-81 Rho Sigma sweethearts were Janet Summerlin, Jill Hankins and Retha Herring. t PE LT SSS ae 102 Clubs and Organizations . Rho Sigma 10 | MEMBERS OF SIGMA ALPHA SIGMA are FRONT ROW: Nick Brown, Richard Harris, Barry Wiles, Arby Smith, Mike Maeda, Joey Cunning- ham. SECOND ROW: Don Sudberry, Bruce Huddleston, Burnie Nusko, C. J. Hall. THIRD ROW: Kevin Holcomb, Bill Thornton, Cliff White. FOURTH ROW: Sammy Roberts, Greg White, Rick Christensen, Mark Stallings. FIFTH ROW: Alan Moore, James Garner, Ken Williams. SIXTH ROW: Bruce Webb, Andy Hill, Stan Har- ris, Mark Hobbs. BACK ROW: Clint Acklin, Duke Wheeler, Ricky Porter, Matt Greene, Ricky Moore. S PLEDGE TIM WOOLDRIDGE proudly dis- plays the S sign during pledge week. DON SUDBERRY LOOKS for his tight end as Mark Hobbs blocks a Beta defender. The S’ won the football championship. 104 Clubs and Organizations Sigma Alpha Sigma Intramural championships highlight year’s activities ntramural championships highlighted the year for Sigma Alpha Sigma. They partici- pated in every intramural sport but, won the championship in volleyball by beating “The Cheerios” and won the football cham- pionship by defeating BASS 12-6. They had many activities which occurred during the year. Some were a barn dance for members, dates, and friends in October, the “Grand ‘S’ Oprey”’ held in the basement of Lile Hall during twirp week, and the Christ- mas party for the fourth grade boys of Perritt Elementary School. At the Christmas party presents were passed out to all the boys and someone even dressed up as Santa to put everyone in the Christmas spirit. Other events included the “S” Saturday Night Live held in Verser Theater during the last week of January, senior pie and coffee for out-going members, summer outings for the members, and of course rush week activities. The “’S’s’’ had a total of eighteen pledges this year. The “S’” sweethearts were Susan Voris, Melinda Ingram, and Linda Darling. ; | —— F sk we ‘| 4 Sigma Alpha Sigma 105 eee ere nT led pee “er “x «wr V4 TT Eelohe-tolebianiet .“ ee ER) oe | Because of national conflict in Russia | tour plans were changed in mid-year from the Olympic sight to European countryside A sentimental journey By Foster Sommerlad and Jill Hankins rom Arkadelphia to the British Isles, three of Ouachita’s singing groups found themselves half way around the world for two weeks of concerts, tours, and exotic dining. In the spring of ’79 the Ouachita Singers, directed by Dr. Charles Wright, the Singing Men, directed by Dr. Paul Hammond, and the Ouachi-Tones, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Shambarger, were told they would be making a tour of the Soviet Union in the summer of 1980. The students began saving their money and plans developed smoothly. But, because of the Soviet inva- sion of Afghanistan, those plans were changed to make a tour of the British Isles. On May 26, 52 people gathered at the Little Rock Airport to depart on their long awaited overseas “Sentimental Journey.” After long layovers and only four hours of nightfall, the tired but anxious group landed in London, England, and was ready to see the sights. In London they saw Big Ben, the House of Parliament, the Tower of London, West- group saw the musical “Annie,” and many saw “The King and |” starring Yul Bryner. “The first night in London, we all trouped to the underground subway going to see ‘Annie,’ said Hammond. ‘The play was de- lightful because of the actors’ enthusiasm and the elaborate set changes.” After spending a few days in London, the group left on a six-day tour of England and Scotland. The first stop was Stratford, Shakespeare’s birthplace. After some sightseeing and shopping, they went on to Chester to spend the night. Since there was no concert scheduled for that night most of the group gathered on the Eastgate of the city and gave their own informal concert. People stopped and applauded and yelled for more. Next, the coaches (not buses) took them to Scotland. While in Edinburgh, the group en- joyed a Scottish banquet complete with scot- tish dances, songs, bagpipes, kilts, and the traditional serving of haggis, cullen skink, and rumblethumps. Other sights throughout the island in- and in the cities of Harrogate and Cam- bridge. The tour, however, was not just for sight- seeing and shopping. The tour group was puzzled over the image of the “reserved” British people, after visiting Baptist churches in England and Scotland. “The church concerts were the highlight of our trip,” said Mrs. Shambarger. “It was wonderful to have that association as being a Baptist.” “We sang in five different churches and we had very warm responses at all of them,” said Dr. Hammond. He said the Baptist associa- tion was a common bond that took away the reserve on both sides. At Cuffley Baptist Church in London, the congregation opened their homes to the group for dinner. “We went in pairs and some families took as many as six students,” said Mrs. Shambarger. After dinner, the students gave their con- cert of sacred music for one hour, only to be applauded into encores. Following the con- cert, the group was served biscuits, tea and —— cluded York, where the three groups each coffee —a pattern throughout the entire trip. minster Abbey, the Changing of the Guards performed in the Yorkminster Cathedral, at Buckingham Palace, and more. The entire (Cont. page 109) rage ee cs abe fo ==. a Bene OUACHITA STUDENTS ARE DWARFED and awed by towering York Minster Cathedral on their tour of England and Scotland in early summer. WHILE IN SCOTLAND, the group was taken ona guided tour of the Castle of Edinburgh. John Medder and David Brown, members of the Sing- ing Men, walk with their tour guide through the castle. CAMBRIDGE WAS THE SINGERS’ last stop on their six-day tour of England and Scotland. Mem- bers take advantage of the beautiful scenery in Cambridge, before going back to London. Sentimental Journey 107 2 - j F : x “4 2 ‘ 7 ns ‘ ecg ; — | | | | THE CHANGING OF THE GUARDS at Bucking- | ham Palace was part of the tour group’s first full day in London. Lyn Peeples, Donna McCoy, Amy Tate, Rosalind McClanahan, and Karen Owens take a rest in front of the palace. | IN STRATFORD, Jim Burlason, Barry Bates, | Daryl Opper, and Rosalind McClanahan enjoy Fish ‘n’ Chips english style — wrapped in news- paper. While in Stratford, the group was able to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace. 108 Organizations £9 | 3 - | A sentimental journey (Cont. from page 107) “Every place we went, we were served tea,” _said Mrs. Shambarger. ‘We drank lots and ' lots of hot tea in many different ways. With sugar, with milk, or just plain.”” The fellow- ship of these after-concert parties was full of warm conversation and questions. The second concert was performed in Lon- don at the New Malden Baptist Church, re- stored from the bombings during World War Il. The congregation was very open to both secular and sacred music during the Thurs- day concert, according to Hammond. While on their six-day tour, the group sang at the Ayr Baptist Church in Ayr, Scotland, where Kathie White, a 1973 OBU graduate | and a former Ouachi-Tone, was giving a year of service as a volunteer missions youth and music worker. ‘The congregation knew more about Ouachita ahead of time due to Kathie, but no one could pronounce O- u-a-c-h-i-t-a,” said Hammond. Sunday, the group drove by coach to Edinburgh, Scotland, in time for the evening service. “Sunday night at Morningside Bap- tist Church in Edinburgh, we were invited to have communion,” said Wright. ‘The ser- vice was unique and different. There was no song leader; the organist played a chord and the congregation began singing. Anda large loaf of bread was used during communion . . with grape juice.’” He added the service ended with special prayers for approxi- mately 30 minutes. The fourth concert was at a stop enroute to London again at Dumferline Baptist Church. But, it’s the last concert in London at the Perry Rise Baptist Church that the group will remember. The group performed their entire “Sentimental Journey’ program, complete with choreography for the first time. “They loved it,” said Hammond. “After that per- formance, we gave our American flags to the children as souvenirs. The problem was quit- ting. We were sung out, and out of songs to sing.” According to Hammond, each church was a different experience, but some similarities existed between them. All services were one-and-a-half hours long, communion was held every Sunday night, no invitation was given after the service and the music was fairly underdeveloped. “Some of the British Hymnals would just have the words and not , the musical notes,’” said Hammond. “We would try to struggle along.” Not all of the 12-day trip was spent “struggling’’ with concerts and schedules. Mrs. Shambarger said she especially liked the shopping in the London stores, like Har- rods, and going to a woolen mill in Scotland for ‘better prices.” “The beauty of the trip impressed me,” said Wright. “The cathedrals, the old hotels, the castle on the rock in Edinburgh and the seaside of Ayr were all beautiful.” “The most astonishing thing about the trip was the interest of the British in “Dallas,” a night-time television series. ‘Who killed J.R.?’ was the question asked most often,” according to Hammond. “It definitely was the biggest topic of conversation,” he said. The group had no trouble communicating with the British or the Scottish. ‘The trip showed that you can take music anywhere and communicate with other people,” said Hammond. And according to Mrs. Shambarger, one preacher told her that the students were the best ambassadors because of their smiles, good looks, and enthusiasm. THE FIRST NIGHT IN LONDON, the entire group went to the Victorian Palace to see the mu- sical “Annie.” Waiting to cross the street on their way to the subway, or ‘tube’, are Pam Cook and Audrey Weathers. IN FLIGHT TO AND FROM the British Isles, those students who were members of the Beta Beta Social Club serenaded the stewardesses. Barry Bates, a junior from Camden, was one of the Beta’s who made the trip. Sentimental Journey 109 REHEARSALS WERE SOMETIMES TIRING but nevertheless, necessary. Practicing for the Lessons and Carols Service in December is Donna Moffatt, a member of the Chamber Singers. THE OUACHI-TONES CONCERT has held in January in Mitchell Auditorium. Presenting a popular commercial during a skit is Cyndi Gar- rett, a junior from Hope. MEMBERS OF THE SINGING MEN are FRONT ROW: Bert Lace, Jeff MEMBERS OF THE OUACHITA SINGERS are FRONT ROW: Amy Tate, Parker, Faron Wilson, Larry Killian, Dwayne Chappell, Blain Smith, Terry Griffin, Eric Bremer, Paul Cheatham, David Jackson, Foster Som- Barry Bates. SECOND ROW: Jay Martin, David Cunningham, Brent merlad, Gwyn Monk, Donna McKenzie, Denise Duren. SECOND ROW: Powell, Don Brown, David Jackson, Kevin Williams. BACK ROW: Ricky Marcia Ramirez, Joy Johnson, Beth Laney, Mike Keen, Richard Wentz, Busby, Bill Braden, Jay, Clay Doss, Gene Trantham, Randy Tightsworth. David Cunningham, Larry Killian, Joyce Bradley, Mindi Beane, Melody = Mosley. THIRD ROW: Ellen Kirk, LaJuana Terrell, Pam Cook, Kevin .. Williams, Kale Magness, Barry Bates, Rick Briscoe, Bill Braden, Harry Morphew, Suzanne Parker, Beth Sumpter. BACK ROW: Karen Owens, Stacee Melton, Diwana Rowell, Hal Hall, Gary Arnold, Carlos Ichter, Don Brown, Diane Cook, Amy Byrum, Twyla Roach. 110 Clubs usical talent was one thing that could always be found on Ouachi- ta’s campus. There was an abun- dance of opportunities for students I) to express themselves through performance ina choir, ensemble, band or through mem- | bership in a national music society. | The biggest group on campus besides | University Choir, was probably the Centen- | nial Singers. It was comprised of the three groups which toured England and Scotland | during the summer of 1980, the Ouachita Singers, Singing Men, and the Ouachi- | Tones. While in the British Isles these groups were called Sentimental Journey. But in celebration and preparation of Ouachita’s centennial in 1986, these three groups stayed together to form the Centennial Singers. They travelled to Stuttgart, Ft. Smith, El Dorado and other cities throughout Arkan- sas to interest high school students in | Ouachita and to help kick off Ouachita’s | plans for expansion for the centennial. | These individual groups also had their | own busy schedule of concerts. The Ouachita ) Singers travelled a few weekends each semester to churches across the state. Se- lected by audition from approximately 200 people in the University Choir, these 40 | singers also performed in concert each semester on campus and sang in chapel just before the Christmas holidays. ) The Singing Men were also busy travelling } to churches in Arkansas . Shortly after Spring } Break, the group, under the direction of Dr. |) Paul Hammond, took a trip to Memphis, MEMBERS OF THE OUACHI-TONES are FRONT ROW: Terry Pierce, Julie Hendrix. SECOND ROW: Donna McKenzie, Terri Griffin, Beth Sumpter. THIRD ROW: Joy Johnson, Vicki Martin, Diwana Rowell, Pam Cook. BACK ROW: Marcia Ramirez, Cyndi Garrett, Diana Briley, Lori McKenzie, Toni Evans. A showcase of musical talent Tennessee. Their concerts were not just sa- cred, but included classical, pop, and broadway selections. In January, the Ouachi-Tones presented their 15th annual Pops Concert in Mitchell Auditorium to a sell-out audience. The con- cert had an interesting twist to it this year. They revised songs and routines which had been a part of the Ouachi-Tones repertoire during the preceding 15 years. ‘Up, Up, and Away” and ‘Swingin’ Shepherd Blues” were among those which the girls learned from past concerts. Along with specialty acts were take-offs on popular commercials and televi- sion shows. Phoebe Tyler and Tatto were definitely crowd pleasers. For the second year, the Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Tom Bolton, pre- sented a Lessons and Carols service in Berry Chapel. Joining them was the Handbell Choir. They opened the program with carols and other Christmas numbers. The chapel was decorated with poinsettias and holly leaves and the music was beautiful. Unfor- tunately, the audience was not paying atten- tion to their programs and began to leave before the singers sang their last piece. The Chamber Singers were still able however, to set a worshipful Christmas atmosphere. These groups, along with the University Choir, afforded students the opportunity to | perform and receive credit. But there were groups which were organized by those who just liked to sing and felt a need for their _ group to exist. JCP L, Under Construction, and Agape were busy throughout the year (Cont. page 113) MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER SINGERS are FRONT ROW: Kent Sweatman, Donna Moffatt, Peggy Brown. SECOND ROW: Chip Broad- bent, Mindi Beane, Renee Oaks. THIRD ROW: Hua Kee Lim, Gary Corker, Sarah Hays, Lisa Adams. BACK ROW: Rex Pilcher, Brad Hun- nicutt, David Coad, Amy Tate. THE OUACHITA SINGERS follow Dr. Wright as they begin to learn a new piece for their fall con- cert. There were forty members this year, the largest Ouachita Singers had even been. Music 111 | A showcase (Cont. from page 111) with church services, revivals, banquets, kadelphia. During Black Emphasis Week _and youth rallies across the state. they sponsored the Battle of the Choirs | This was the fourth year for Under Con- where local choirs were invited to a group } struction at OBU. The group started as four sing on Monday night of that week. vocalists and a piano but grew to include a Probably the most popular group on cam- full band. Besides singing in churches in pus, at least among the girls, was the Sunlit cities such as Nashville, Rogers, and Little Serenaders. This group of talented men was } Rock, Under Construction ministered to the occasionally heard singing songs late at night inmates at Tucker Prison and the childrenin to the many sweethearts of OBU. A tradition ¥} the Children’s Home in Monticello. now for many years, these singers have a. Jesus Christ Power and Light, or JCP L, never wanted for an audience and often hear | was sponsored by the BSU and was made up cries for their listeners for more. of ten members. According to Dale Rainwa- Opportunities to express music were not ter,a member of JCP L, the group was outof limited to performance. Two professional town at least one out of every three music organizations, committed to promot- | weekends. Practices were usually twice a ing music in general on campus, were Phi week for about an hour per practice. Some- Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity and Sigma | times they would meet on Saturdays and re- Alpha Iota Sorority. These clubs were open ‘| hearse for as long as three hours. to all students, not just music majors. They | The main purpose of JCP L was to reach_ sponsored activities and concerts through- } out to people with the message of Jesus out the year as well as host high school | Christ. They were able to share their talents seniors auditi oning for the School of Music. and message at Tucker Prison, Nursing They began the year with the Music Majors Homes, and area churches. Mixer. This gave new music students a An independent group in existence forthe chance to meet the upperclassmen. At } second year was Agape. It was small butvery Christmas, the two organizations pre- ‘| active. Their concerts included retirement sented their annual Candlelight Service in || homes and pastor’s conferences, as well as_ Berry Chapel. This year they performed ‘| church services, revivals, and banquets. “Gaudette” by Anders Ohrwahl. In January “=| The Voices of Faith Choir was busy again they sponsored the American Music Concert (this year singing in churches around Ar-_ which featured compositions by American composers. The year was transitional for Sigma Alpha ‘ _A TARGET OF ONE of the Ouachi-Tones com- Iota Sorority. Their four weeks of pledging ACCENTING THE BAND’S HALFTIME shows } mercials was Slim Whitman. Portraying him is was usually held in the fall. This year they Was the Flag Line. They could often be seen on | Vicki Martin, a third year member of the group. campus rehearsing for the game. ae a. See MEMBERS OF UNDER CONSTRUCTION are Dori McKinney, Les MEMBERS OF JCP L are FRONT ROW: Don Willis, Stacee Melton, Tainter, Keith McKinney, Carla Hays, Bob Lumby, Steve Kiefer, Elaine Renee Burton, Nancy Watson. SECOND ROW: David Sims, Dale Rain- Hardwick, Alan Hardwick, Pam Barfield, Jim Brown. water, Robbie Medder, Ross Wilson. Music 113 a 114 Clubs MEMBERS OF AGAPE are FRONT ROW: Sheri Caple, Anita Smith, Jina Godfrey. SECOND ROW: Kelly Norton, Dennis Stark. A showcase CONDUCTING A REHEARSAL was just part of the job for Dr. Charles Wright. He was chairman of the Music Education Department and director of choral activities. (Cont. from page 113) pledged both semesters. The reason was tc begin having pledging activities during the spring along with Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the other clubs on campus. sigma Alpha Iota was fortunate to have their Province Governor here at Ouachita. Mrs. Ralph Rauch, alibrarian on campus and wife of Mr. Rauch, assistant professor of music, worked closely with the girls in many of their activities. These included the David Scott Memorial Concert in October. Dr. Tom Bolton, assistant professor of music at Ouachita, was the artist. The event, named after an instructor of music at Ouachita, was held every year to sponsor a scholarship for a worthy junior, or senior music student. | Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia held their high school choral festival again during Novem- ber. Between 1500-2000 high school students from all across the state participated in the invitational event. The choirs were judged and awards were given in different categories. In the spring, the club initiated new members during three weeks of pledg- ing. The opportunities were limitless. Oua- | chita had become known for its caliber of talent and calls came to campus frequently | asking for students to share their talent. | Whether it was for a grade, personal satisfac- | tion, or both, being involved in a music or- it ganization was always rewarding. MEMBERS OF SIGMA ALPHA IOTA are FRONT ROW: Lisa Nevin, Anita Smith, Carol Titsworth, SECOND ROW: Sarah Hays, LaJuana Terrell, Donna McKenzie, Diane Rogers. BACK ROW: Denise Duren, Betty Wesson, Lee Ann Satterwhite, Julie DeFreece, Dana Glover. MEMBERS OF PHI MU ALPHA are FRONT ROW: Faron Wilson, Larry Killian, Arnie Lawson, Chip Broadbent. SECOND ROW: Robbie Jackson, Greg Glover, Kent Sweatman, Brent Powell. THIRD ROW: David Wilcox, Hal Hall, Jeff Parker, Tony Smith, Tommy Dane. BACK ROW: Gary Corker, Stephen Blanchford, Brad Hunnicutt, Gene Tran- tham, David Walker. ACCOMPANYING FOR CHOIR and Ouachita Singers kept LaJuana Terrell busy. In the spring she gave up her position to Twyla Roach who is getting a head start on the music by sitting in on rehearsals. MEMBERS OF THE MAJORETTES are Lisa Stevens, Suzanne Pile, Cathy Carter, Dixie Moritz, Lisa Nevin, Kendra Thompson, Tammy Wilson. MEMBERS OF THE FLAG LINE are FRONT ROW: Carrie McKinney, Twyla Nash, Julie DeFreece Betty Wesson, Shanna James. SECOND ROW: Terri Pierce, Dee Dee Waters. Music 115 116 Clubs AN EVENT during Tiger Traks is the men’s bike race. OSF member Eddie Jackson gives final in- structions to the participants. OUACHITA PLAYERS Kevin Grisham and Mar- cia Shoffner are caught in the act in a skit for Noonday. Oe MEMBERS OF THE BSU are FRONT ROW: Susan Voris, Debbie Smith, Becky King, DeAnna Travis. SECOND ROW: Lisa Moore, Linda Ander- son, Nathan Lewis, Elaine Urrey, Davy Hughes, Pam Barfield. BACK ROW: Eric Bremmer, Fred Ball, Elmer Goble, Mike Henderson, Charles Smith, Bim Allison. Working together for many purposes, service and academic clubs provided that feeling of belonging A sense of unity | Student Senate meeting on Monday night, a Blue Key meeting on Tues- day night, and a Self meeting on Thursday night. Where did it all end? It didn’t. Service and academic clubs were busy straight through the school year. Whether it was in organizing a fund rais- ing project or in finding a qualified speaker, committees worked together for all kinds of purposes. The American Home Economic Assocation served others by co-sponsoring a rock-a- thon for World Hunger and by purchasing Christmas toys for under privileged children in a day care center. On Halloween night members raised money for the club by sell- ing caramel apples in their own booth. The Association of Women Students, an- other service club, was a judicial board for women students, but it also provided pro- grams relevant to all Ouachita students. The spring bridal fair was an example. It brought the latest bridal fashions to prospective brides and grooms. ; “Another activity we have sponsored,” said president, Gretchen Harris, ‘was the tea for transfer women. It was given to help the girls get to know each other.” To help the faculty with small children and students without extra spending money, AWS organized a list of eligible student babysitters. “Our babysitting list has really made a hit with members of the faculty,” said Gretchen. “They used it so much last year, we decided to continue it this year.” The AWS Freshman Council was a by- product of AWS. Its purpose was to get Freshmen girls involved in AWS. They ac- complished their goal by sponsoring a Freshman Drop-In, and a Christmas pro- gram with entertainment and refreshments. “By being on the AWS Freshman Coun- cil,” said Renata Greene, “I’ve gotten to know a lot of upperclassmen that’s helped me to feel at home.” That feeling of belonging was necessary for all students, not just freshmen. The Black American Student Society, joined black stu- dents together to give them a sense of unity. “It’s hard for just one person to do any- thing,” said Delphena Key. “We become tighter together and can accomplish more by being a group.” BASS’ main event was “Black Emphasis Week,” which focused on “Black Movement in the New Right” as its theme. A commu- nity choir concert, art exhibition, fashion | show, lectures and a banquet featuring Re- | netta Hunt, newscaster for KATV, high- lighted the week of activities. “T enjoy Black Emphasis Week because it | helps me to realize my heritage and to be proud of it,” said Delphena. “It also helps me | to get some ideas on where I’m going in the future.” «4 A clear knowledge of career possibilities was sometimes hard to find, but the Baptist Student Union, like BASS, helped students to explore different areas of service. From young children to prison inmates, and senior | citizens to children’s colony kids, BSU of- fered 13 major ministry committees, and 15 subcommittees in which students could get involved. “The BSU executive council is real or- ganized,” said Jeff Bearden, Noonday chairman, ‘“we meet once a week to discuss what’s going on in each committee and | (Cont. page 118) | MEMBERS OF THE BSU FRESHMAN COUNCIL are FRONT ROW: Beth Ryburn, Dora Yoder, Elaine Urrey. SECOND ROW: Beth Laney, Scarlet Grant, Dana Hall, Mitch Powell. BACK ROW: Joe Reed, Mike Keen, Toby Anderson, Blair Thomas, Kevin Williams. A OO MEMBERS OF THE AWS are FRONT ROW: Ann Owen, Denise Clark, Rita Sutterfield, Gretchen Hargis, Elaine Skaggs, Elizabeth Cooper, Laura Luna. SECOND ROW: Pam Cook, Debbie Brown, Wendy Long, Beth Sumpter, Laura Moore, Karen Verser, Sara Shell. BACK ROW: Ann Thrash, Robin Birdwell, Cindy Garrett, Melody Mosley, Donna McCoy, Marcia Carswell, Stacee Melton, Donna Bowman. MEMBERS OF THE AWS FRESHMAN COUNCIL are FRONT ROW: Laura Bailey, Elizabeth Cooper, Martha Turner. SECOND ROW: Nancy Moseley, Susan Mitchell, Peggy Clay. THIRD ROW: Lisa Mang, Beth Laney, Renata Greene, Lori McKenzie. Academic and Service Clubs 117 | A sense of unity (Cont Zrond page 116) dents could get involved in, but a new com- | suggest any modifications that need to be mittee called hospitality proved to be an made.” asset to SELF. From Jeff’s experience as head of one of the “The hospitality committee helps us by | 13 major BSU ministries, he has learned “to making arrangements for lodging and meals ; be sensitive to the needs of people as a for entertainers like the Cruse Family,” said whole.” Steve. W The BSU Freshmen Council applied that As a four-year member of SELF, Steve said i same Christian principle when encouraging his greatest learning experience was, “a | freshmen to get involved in BSU. Their main realization of the difference in what students i activity was a freshman vs. faculty basketball need and what they want.” game. On that same basis, Student Senate | The Ouachita Players, a Christian drama worked as a mediator between the students | group, was another bi-product of BSU. It got and the university. | interested students involved inthe ministry “We're to provide the students with a by performing thought provoking skits and channel of communication to the administra- il pantomimes in area churches and prisons. _ tion,” said senior class president, Brian Bur- | Apart from the BSU was the Fellowship of ton. “We receive and investigate any com- q Christian Athletes. It strived for the same Plaint brought forth from students from all purpose, to share Christ’s love, but it’s out- areas of student life.” reach remained on campus. Student Senate also sponsored blood “FCA is a real spiritual up-lifting for me,’” drives, sold Ouachita cups and rented re- said Suzanne Parker, “I like sharing with frigerators to students. Their biggest project girls that have the same needs as me.” was the TWIN Rivers Medical Center Cam- BLACK EMPHASIS WEEK speaker, Cora To be a member of mens or womens FCA paign. It consisted of a campus wide effort to McHenry, speaks on “Black Movement in the required no initiation or athletic abilities, reach a goal of 18,500 dollars for the new New Right. just an interest and desire to share your prob- hospital. lems and love for Christ with others. Academic clubs were still another way A strong desire to raise scholarships wasa_ students kept busy, but their purpose was main requirement for the Ouachita Student different from service clubs. Foundation. Whether it was in recruiting | Alpha Chi, anational honor society sought new students, organizing Tiger Tunes or to acknowledge those top ranking ten per- preparing for Tiger Traks, OSF members cent members of the junior and senior worked hard to raise one hundred $500 classes. Dra Johnny Wink, sponsor for the scholarships for worthy recipients. chapter, said ‘high scholarship was the pri- | Another campus organization that strived mary requisite for membership, but, good to serve students was the Student Entertain- character and reputation were consid- ment Lecture Fund. erations too. “Our purpose is to entertain and educate Kappa Delta Pi, the educator’s honor soci-. | the students,”” said chairman, Steve Patter- ety, met with people in the field of education son. ‘Our job is not to teach, but in every- and discussed classroom practices and inno- thing we do, we try to educate because we vations. They also explored concerns involv- are in an academic environment.” ing teacher-administration and _parent- The last lecture series, and movies like teacher relations. Norma Rae and Dr. Zhivago were prime Other academic clubs that serviced the examples of educational entertainment. special interests of students were the Student | Lectures, concerts, movies, special events National Education Association (SNEA), Phi and fine arts were the major committees stu- (Cont. page 121) | MEMBERS OF THE OUACHITA PLAYERS are FRONT ROW: Lisa MEMBERS OF THE HISTORY CLUB are FRONT ROW: Debbie Smith, Pruitt, Rhonda Fuller, Karen Bean, Marcia Shoffner. SECOND ROW: Karen Wallace, Judy Blevins, Dr. Auffenburg. SECOND ROW: Miss Peggy Hicks, Jon Rice, Nickol Northern, Debbie Gray. BACK ROW: Nickles, Jean McBryde, Dr. Granade, Rick Hill, Robbie Clifton. BACK ane Rutherford, Kevin Grisham, Mike Swedenberg, Tony Woodell, ROw: Mr. Cole, Matt Greene, Ron Wright, Kevin Crass itch Powell. ee ‘ os : i 118 Clubs and Organizations ee MEMBERS OF OSF are FRONT ROW: Betty Fincher, Michelle Early, Lynn Clark, Jean Hale, Sherry Turner, Robin Pilcher. SECOND ROW: Cindi Richards, Sandra Dunn, Clara Graves, Linda McClain. THIRD ROW: Mollie Smith, Kenne Threet, Cindy Garrett, Cindy Massey, Melody Mosley, Chris Chance, Fred Patton. BACK ROW: Eddie Jackson, Tom Harris, Scott Carter, Tab Turner, Mark Bennett, Bill Meador. SCROOGE IS AWAKENED by a dream from the spirit of Christmas past, in “a Christmas Carol,” a SELF sponsored production. BEFORE THE TRIKE RACES, OSF members Mark Bennett and Chris Chance staple penalty sheets for the judges. RUNNING THE LIGHTS, sound and curtain are important jobs for Blue Key members who spon- sor the Miss OBU pageant. ‘i MEMBERS OF OSF are FRONT ROW: Deborah Holley, Debbie Gray, . Amy Pryor, D’Ann Pelton, Cheryl Stevens, Cindy Shelton, Donna Mof- fatt. SECOND ROW: Mark Dewbre, Dona Stark, Ann Thrash, Vera Brim, Leanne Daniel, Barbara Taylor, Joy Deaton. BACK ROW: Fred Ball, Steve Campbell, Hank Hawkins, Richard Mosley, Wayne Fawcett, Bruce Layton, Roger Morgan. Academic and Service Clubs 119 120 Clubs YOUNG REPUBLICANS Brian Burton and Michelle Early support Reagan ina student debate in chapel. DR. PAUL BROWDER, the foremost historian on the Russian Revolution is the speaker at a Phi Alpha Theta honor society lecture. MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS display the Rainbow Connection in Tiger Tunes, an OSF production. a MEMBERS OF ALPHA CHI are FRONT ROW: Suzanne Campbell, Judy Blevins, Carmen Huddleston, Linda Robinson, Twyla Roach, Kim Fischer. SECOND ROW: Elizabeth Eudy, Joy Deaton, Laura McBeth, Michelle Early, Marsha Shoffner. BACK ROW: Drew Atkinson, David Chappell, Kirk Bullington, Dr. Johnny Wink, Kevin Harlan. (we be § ed 2x ce | MEMBERS OF PHI BETA LAMBDA are FRONT ROW: Sandra Maroon, Diane Hopson, Donna Preckwinkle, Sandy Butler, Laura Tucker. SEC- OND ROW: Sheryl Weaver, Sarah Drennan, Sherry Bettis, Chris Colcla- sure, Kid Cooper, Freddie Walters, Brenda Belk. BACK ROW: Jerry Brandt Tony Smith, Mr. Eddie Ary, Lisa Hill, Leslie Davis, Brian Reed. A sense of unity (Cont. from page 118) Beta Lambda, a national business fraternity, and Phi Alpha Theta, an international honor society in history. Dr. Paul Browder, a professor from the University of Arizona, who had known and studied personal papers on Alexander Kerensky, one of the leaders of the Russian Revolution highlighted Phi Alpha Theta’s year of accomplishments by giving a very informative lecture to history majors and in- terested students. “T thought Mr. Browder was especially in- teresting when he spoke to us informally,” said vice president, Robbie Clifton, ‘’be- cause we got to hear personal things about Kerensky that we would not have read in a book.” The American Chemical Society, Gamma Sigma Epsilon and Beta Beta Biological Soci- ety were added science honor organizations that strived to further a student’s education in his or her particular field of study by spon- soring guest speakers for seminars. And last but not least, was Blue Key Na- tional Honor Fraternity for men. It sponsored the Miss OBU pageant and sold mums dur- ing Homecoming. With that many service and academic clubs on campus, it was easy to understand how students got so involved in extra- curricular activities. There was no end to the excitement they stirred up. a ees MEMBERS OF THE YOUNG REPUBLICANS are, FRONT ROW: Myra MEMBERS OF SELF are FRONT ROW: Myra Conaway, Pam Tucker, Conaway, Cindy Brown, Michelle Early, Vera Prince. SECOND ROW: Rex Pilcher, Christina Bliss, Maureen Leonard, Mary Alice Chambers, Sonja Clinesmith, Kirt Younger. THIRD ROW: Melanie Stitz, Kent Sweatman, Brian Watson, David Sims, Mark Rutherford. BACK ROW: Randy Tightsworth, Steve Patterson, Brian Burton, Don Larsen, Mike Landrum. Teresa Thomas, Vicki Kieth, Dale Yeary. SECOND ROW: Ann Pryor, Robbie Clifton, Lisa Morton, Carmen Huddleston, Rth Reeves, Paula Holland, Nadine Marshall, Laura Moore. THIRD ROW: Maureen Leonard, Renata Greene, Melanie Hettinga, Kevin Grisham, Matt Garner, Kid Cooper, Robin Mcallister, Susan Mitchell. BACK ROW: Todd Lee, Bruce Green, David Sims, Jim Yates, Steve Patterson, Mike Spivey, Bo Braden, Don Larson, Phil Glover. Academic and Service Clubs 121 aoe e seis bees cs MEMBERS OF. THE COLOR GUARD are FRONT ROW: Denise MEMBERS OF THE RANGERS are FRONT ROW: Derek Brown, Price, Nancy Owen, Mary Alice Chambers, Allen Foster. BACK ROW: Capt. Merriweather, Allen Foster. SECOND ROW: David Cunning- Jay Martin, Mike Carr, Terry Gibson, Robert Foster, David Cunning- ham, Scott Byrd, Andrew Brown, Tommy Nix. BACK ROW: Jay ham. Martin, Terry Gibson, Ken Locke, Blair Thomas, Robert Foster. 122 Clubs Whether it was through lectures or mountaineering, ROTC helped students develop leadership abilities Teaching adventure hether it’s climbing a mountain, building a shelter or firing a rifle, ROTC (Reserve Officers Train- ing Corps) taught adventure to | both males and females. The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, which was administered by the Mili- tary Science Department, was a program that trained college students for the United States Army, the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve and while some selected stu- dents were earning their college degree, they also earned an officer’s commission. The de- partment not only taught leadership and practical experience but helped the students develop physical stamina, self discipline, and poise. As a commissioned officer, one served on active duty or pursued a civilian career and served in the Army Reserve program at the same time. Senior Paul Floyd was enrolled in the ad- _| vanced four year program. “It’s been hard being on ROTC scholar- ship for four years and often times I look back and wonder if it’s all worth it,’”” Paul states. After graduation Paul reported for duty in Arizona. ALLEN FOSTER AND DENISE PRICE are on Field Trainin g Exercises at DeGray State Park fora time to practice their military exercises. MEMBERS OF THE RIFLE TEAM are FRONT ROW: Robert Foster, Kim Fischer, Kelly Cooke. SECOND ROW: Tony Barrett, Chris Wat- kins, Mike Ekdahl, Mike Petty. “After I serve in Arizona, I hope to go to Japan or somewhere in the Far East.” The majority of students enrolled in the ROTC program were transfer students and Freshmen. The requirements for Freshmen were two semesters consisting of a lecture on Wednesday and a lab on Monday. The Wednesday classes explored the his- tory of the Army and ROTC, National Securi- ty, and lifestyles and traditions of the Army; classes on the practical and theoretical course in rifle marksmanship; a survey of leader- ship theories; and basic first aid. “T think ROTC provides a good insight to those who don’t know a lot about the Army,” said Freshman Jay Nicholson. However, some Freshmen didn’t feel this way. The idea of having to take a class like ROTC often brought a picture in one’s mind of green fatigues and Army boots. Jay commented, “I’m glad it’s required be- cause if it hadn’t been I would have never found out about this part of our school.” T he adventurous labs include: Wilderness Survival, Hunter Safety, Introduction to Firearms, Mountaineering, Military Skills, Backpacking and Camping, and Tactics and Strategy Games. Mountaineering and Wilderness Survival required several Saturday morning trips to DeGray State Park where the students in Mountaineering learned to repell off 60 foot cliffs and the students in Wilderness Survival learned to build shelters and explore the en- vironment around them. Freshman Kevin Williams said, ‘I think mountaineering was a good experience, I be- lieve I would have never found myself re- pelling down a mountain if I hadn’t taken this class.”” Not only were there classes offere d for those enrolled in ROTC but there were many extra-curricular activities offered. The OBU Rangers gave those interested a chance to participate in outings which in- cluded wilderness survival and training techniques, float trips, Army training exer- cises, and repelling trips were a few of the outings. The ROTC Color Guard made itself known by presenting the colors at all the OBU foot- ball and basketball games. Not only did they present them at the games but they also did parades and other events on and off campus. Another volunteer group were the Persh- ing Rifles Drill Unit. Their activities included competition with other Pershing Rifle groups from all over and they presented their annual Halloween “Haunted House.” From serving students to serving our coun- try, the OBU ROTC program was there teach- ing each involved member what to be ready for in case they were ever called to serve their country. MEMBERS OF THE PERSHING RIFLES are FRONT ROW: Mary Alice Chambers, Anita Warren, Denise Price. SECOND ROW: Capt. Lippencott, Nancy Owen, Alan Haley, Alan Foster. BACK ROW: Mike Carr, Bill Atchinson, Max Easter. ae a PO a i I IL PIE 124 Clubs a It was the kind of job where the calendar and clock were an everyday threat Deadline dilemmas he battle of the deadline was a never ending challenge for those who camped out at Flenniken-two. Once atop the creeky stairs to the second floor, one could enter a world where time was of the essence. A late picture was of no use, late stories meant Wednesday night marathon paste-up sessions, and a missed deadline wasa threat fora late book delivery. Flenniken was home for the Signal, Oua- chitonian, Photo Lab, News Bureau and Printing.-Department. And the late hours spent to meet the deadlines paid off. The Signal newspaper was given a first class rat- ing by the Columbia Scholastic Press Associ- ation. The 1980 Ouachitonian yearbook also received first class ratings from Columbia, and a Medalist rating, which was only given to the top ten per cent of the yearbooks in each division. The yearbook also received first place honors in competition with other Arkansas college yearbooks. Yes, Flenniken-two was a home away from home for many students who chose to give their time for on-the-job journalism training. The work called for dedication, responsibil- ity and patience. Many times it meant late night work sessions, a missed movi e and self-sacrifice. But it was worth it. Those who shared the Thursday Signal deliveries, year- book deadline ‘tapping sessions” and print orders completed, knew what it meant to work together and to share with each other time, talent and friendship. In August, Ouachitonian staffers Deborah Holley, DeAnna Travis, Brenda Wense, and photographer John Crews, went to Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, for a college yearbook workshop. With their southern ac- cents and award-winning book, they made their way up north to learn what was in and was out in yearbook style. The Associated Collegiate Press Convention was held in Oc- tober at the Chicago Hyatt Regency. Deb- orah, DeAnna, Brenda, and Tim Wool- dridge of the yearbook staff, and Jeff Root, Pat Blake, Suzanne Campbell, and Sue Wal- bridge of the paper staff were “on the road again,’”” (as Tim Wooldridge would say) for five days of workshops, sightseeing and even a little craziness. The staffers took in such activities as the play ‘Annie,”” walking around the Sears tower at midnight, and sit- ting in a dark pizza parlor brain-storming yearbook themes. In March, Deborah, Brenda, DeAnna, Jeff, Pat, Dana Reece and Laura Baily took to the air for the Big Apple. New York City was the place and The Co- lumbia Scholastic Press Convention was the event. It was another week of fun, fellow- ship, and an occasional conference. After all, one could never learn too much! Friendships were the reward, deadlines were the issue, and craziness was the key to it all. But the jokes, pranks, and bickering were all in fun ina quest to keep the sanity of all. It was Thursday before a Friday deadline, and the class pages were neatly done and ready to mail. When what to my wondering eyes should appear but a miniature box from our portrait studio. “Brenda,” said Deborah, “you're not gonna believe this. Here are over a hundred pictures that were not sent.” “What are we going to do?” said Brenda, While trying to hide the tears and calm the madness, Deborah replied, ‘We start all over.” And so they did. Was the deadline met? Of course. And sanity also meant locating a Signal editorial on Thursday morning that was due on Tuesday. And so at 7 a.m. editor Jeff was retrieving copy from atop the pay phone in Francis Crawford lobby. And there were those soap opera nights like — “Burt, I need your copy Friday, or you'll get a B in prac- ticum.” ‘Yes, Miss Editor,” replied the izod-clad freshman. In walks Matt Greene the photographer. ‘Are all your picture or- ders in?” “Yes, and] have to have my picture tomorrow, no later. I won’t have a late book due to late pictures.” And, yes, she always got her pictures. And next door Jim was yelling, “I need a woman” and Myra was fuming because Henderson had her ads. Editor Root was perched behind his desk, designing pages, editing copy, and drinking what else — rootbeer. A daily ‘Hello, hello, hello’ was bellowed by Mac the News Bureau Director. Yes, the vivacious, energetic, pageant person kept the publications supplied with releases, news, and house cleaning chores. And although we never could remember what a PMT stood for, John Savage and his crew were prompt in serving staffers with headlines, blurbs, and artwork. Work. It’s a four letter word we all liked, or we wouldn’t have been here. Although the monetary pay was low, if any, the rewards were reaped through knowledge, experi- ence, funand friendships. That’s what it was all about. sy AS SPORTS EDITOR of the Ouachitonian, Tim Wooldridge orders pictures for his pages. i PREPARING THE PRESS is one chore of printing department employee Steve Efurd. | | ead MEMBERS OF THE SIGNAL STAFF are FRONT ROW: Myra Conawa Sue Walbridge, Suzanne Campbell. BACK ROW: Dana Reece, Jim Yates, Sondra Clinesmith, Jeff Root. Des Gate Ee MEMBERS OF THE OUACHITONIAN STAFF are FRONT ROW: Sandra Maroon, Deborah Holley, Tim Wooldridge, Foster Sommerlad, Burt Lace. BACK ROW: DeAnna Travis, Sharla Whitworth, Deb Williams, Brenda Wense, Dena White. Publications 12 DESIGNING THE LAYOUT for the center spread of the Signal is the responsibility of Susan Pitts. 126 Clubs MEMBERS OF THE NEWS BUREAU are FRONT ROW: Donna Moffatt, Mac Sisson, Susan Dodaon. SECOND ROW: Rita Sutterfield, Jill Han- kins, Judy Waight, Paula Bell. BACK ROW: Brenda Williams, Rex Nel- son, Terry Fortner, Suzanne Parker, Joy Moses. Congrats | rom OBU to the Emmy’s. It was dream to | many, but for 1977 alumnus Kelvin Story, the dream became a reality in De- cember. Story won an Emmy Award from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sci- ences for sports film footage within a local | newscast at television station WINH (Chan- nel 8) in New Haven, Connecticut. Story and two other station photographers combined to receive the high recognition with sports director Mike Elliott as the host. WTNH, an affiliate of the American Broad- casting Company, was among the top 25 television markets (New Haven-Hartford) in the United States. While attending OBU, Story majored in communications and was the University’s _ chief student photographer in the public re- | lations department. After graduation he was | employed by Little Rock television station | a ' KATV (Channel 7) as a photographer, before ™ ee ae accepting the New Haven position in 1979. PHOTOGRAPHY TALENTS won alumnus The 1981 Ouachitonian salutes Kelvin Kelvin Story an Emmy in December. Story. teve Efurd, Robbie Hankins, Darlene Phillips. SECOND ROW: Darlene Byrd, Joan Brown, Bridgett Arendt, Retha Herring. BACK ROW: Robbie Jackson, Roger Robins, Gabriel Ojo, Kent Williams, John Savage. TAKING OVER AS EDITOR of the Signal at semester, Jeff Root edits copy for the weekly pa- per. inns ie Sp ier Ai inn ees Ema Aan naan ee mote cians, eo AOA Ae A:T FILING AND CATEGORIZING picture proofs is the job of Photo Lab secretary Linda Rowin. CHECKING THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE of cam- pus activities is a constant duty for photographer Steve Blenden. MEMBERS OF THE PHOT Linda Rowin, Matt Green. Publications 127 oy tyle, as always, was a sub- jective word. Yet, at Oua- chita, style was easiest to find in the uniqueness of people. Our tastes ranged from t- shirts, sweat pants and tennis shoes to izod sweaters, plaid skirts and top siders. Home may have meant Fukuoka City, Japan or Cotton Plant, Arkansas. And although we were proud to be a student of a religious school, our interests varied into 54 majors. The closeness of our 1650 member family made it easier to get to know people on a one-to- one basis. Enjoying popcorn and a late night movie in the dorm, sharing a Coke in the grill or con- templating the menu in the cafe- teria were all irreplaceable op- portunities to make life-long friends. And most students will con- fess that they have learned more from people than from four years of classes. Yet, professors also added a unique dimension. For most teachers, the open door policy went far beyond the academic. It meant getting to know them per- sonally, babysitting their chil- dren or being a member of their Sunday School class. A TALK WITH A FRIEND, a Coke and the plaza swings added up to a relaxing afternoon for Lori Hansen. TWO P.M., the dorm lobby televi- sion and “General Hospital” always meant a gathering of girls in O. C. Bailey. SOMETIMES THE BEST PART of dinner, for Daryl Peeples and Tim Church, was the conversation after- wards. People We had an image to uphold. Visitors expected us to smile and speak to them in that typical Ouachita fashion they had heard about. It was that friendly at- mosphere that set us apart be- cause the people made it our style. Contents Seniors 130-141 Who’s Who 142-145 Ouachitonian Leadership Awards 146-147 Juniors 148—157 Sophomores 158—167 Freshmen 168-177 Faculty and Staff 178—185 People 129 Class Stats he total enrollment of the senior class was 302. Fifty-one percent were male and 49 percent were female. Arkansas was the home state of 80 percent of the class, while 20 percent were from other states and foreign countries. Pulaski County was represented by 14 percent of the class, and eight percent were from Clark County. The remaining 78 percent were from counties with less percentages. Fifteen percent chose Business Adminis- tration was a major, and nine percent chose Pastoral Ministries. The remaining 74 per cent chose other fields of study. Fifty-six per cent were seeking a BA degree, 22 percent a BSE, and the remaining 22 percent sought another degree or were undecided. Baptist was the religious preference of 86 percent of the class. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS are SEATED: Madeline Bruce, Vicki Keaton, Theresa Shultze. STANDING: Foster Sommerlad, Mike Wagnon, Brian Burton, Gwyn Monk. SENIORS Clint Aclin Searcy Bim Allison Siloam Springs John AmromarejJesse Sapele, Nigeria Cheryl Anderson Keiser Bridgett Arendt Little Rock Steve Argo Phoenix, AZ Mark Bennett Cabot Laurie Benson Arkadelphia Dan Berry Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Gary Berry Fredericktown, MO Sherry Bettis Arkadelphia Cheryl Biggs North Little Rock Sally Bishop Bradley Libby Blake El Dorado Patricia Blake Prescott Judy Blevins Maynard Carl Bradley El Dorado Luann Bratton Fort Smith 130 People Shelby Brewer Dyess Debbie Brown Little Rock Derek Brown Homewood, IL Joan BrownJacksonville Bill Browning Hope Bob Browning Hope Madeline Bruce Carencro, LA Elizabeth Buffalo Little Rock William Buffalo Little Rock Ken Bunch North Little Rock Dwight Burks Texarkana Brian Burton Little Rock Ron Butler Atkins Leonard Campbell Dallas, TX Suzanne Campbell North Little Rock Vickie Carroll Curtis Scott Carter Pine Bluff Tara Carter Little Rock Donna Catlett Little Rock Rick Christensen Carlinville, IL Sheila Christopher Pocahontas Lynne Clark North Little Rock Robbie Clifton Jonesboro Nancy Cole Forrest City Ed Connelly Hope Kelly Cook Searcy Pam Cooki Little Rock Kid Cooper Jonesboro Jimmy Cornwell Pine Bluff Archie Cothren Dierks Glenn Cowart Myrtle, MS Becki Cox E] Dorado Kevin Crass Pine Bluff John Crews Heber Springs LeAnne Daniel Kirby Terry Daniell Arkadelphia Leslie Davis Ozark Joy Deaton Hot Springs Angie Dennis Corning Mark Dewbre North Little Rock Peggy DunnJJacksonville Sandra Dunn Searcy Seniors 131 132 People SENIORS Denise Duren Pine Bluff Michelle Early Helena Elizabeth Eudy Hot Springs Jenny Evans Singapore Phyllis Faulkner Little Rock Ronnie Faulkner Searcy Wayne Faweett Cabot Janice Ferren Pine Bluff Marlene FlemingBastrop, LA. David Fletcher Little Rock Judy Fletcher Gentry Max Fletcher Gentry Paul Floyd Memphis, TN Stuart Ford Bismark Cynthia Friedl North Little Rock Steve Galbo Hammond, IN James Garner North Little Rock Matt Garner Lepanto Discover the magic reparation for the future. There was no secret formula, but fond memories surely helped. And for the Class of ‘81, Senior Week meant lots of happy memories — memories to be look ed upon and cherished long after the seniors’ final good-bye. The Senior Luncheon, the first activity of the week, featured two alumni as guest speakers, Mrs. Mary Ann Campbell, a 1967 graduate, and 1980 Senior Class president, Brent Polk. Mrs. Campbell, an economics professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, performed magic during her talk in which she urged seniors to “grow from failure and adjust to the changes.” Polk, a medical student at the University of Arkansas Medical Center, related his experi- ences of the first few months of his “‘life after Ouachita.” And then, Ouachita’s own “Blues Sisters” issued an invitation to the second big event of the week, Senior Follies. The world-famous Follies were held in Mitchell Hall Auditorium and featured such top talent as the ‘Sweet Inspiration,”’ a Beach Boys Trio, and Mike Moore playing a Latin love song on his cheap guitar. The talent show, which was hosted by Pam Cook and Chris Chance, was highlighted by an appearance of Gwyn (Sedaka) Monk sing- ing his forte — ‘Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.” Sponsored by the Former Students Associ- ation, the OBU Placement Office, and the senior class, the week served a two-fold pur- pose. It was Ouachita’s last chance to honor the Class of ’81, and it was the Seniors’ last chance to mtake their mark — until gradua- tion day 1981. b AS GUEST SPEAKER at the senior luncheon, Mrs. Mary Ann Campbell performed magic tricks during her presentation. THE SENIOR LUNCHEON provided a time for the class of 1981 to gather for a meal and en- tertainment. Cindy Gill Hurst, TX Steve Gimenez Lead Hill Gina Glover Monticello Clara Graves Camden Phillip Graves Luxora Deborah Gray Okinawa, Japan Gayle Grayson Corning Carol Green Parkin Sherri Greer Searcy David Griffin Cabot Glen Gulledge Texarkana Jean Hale El Dorado Hank Hankins Arkadelphia Jill Hankins Arkadelphia Yvonne Hansberry Little Rock Gary Hanvey Benton Alan Hardwick Little Rock Elaine HardwickBatesville Seniors 133 134 People SENIORS Kevin Harlan Arkadelphia Van Harness Dover Tom Harris Pine Bluff Chuck Henderson Memphis, TN Julie Hendrix Fort Smith Retha Herring Warren Jana Hill Houston Lisa Hill Little Rock Randy Hill Malvern Brian Hintz San Antonio, TX Kevin Holcomb Searcy Amy Holland Milton, IN Deborah Holley Little Rock Deane Hopson Prescott Bruce Huddleston Hope Carmen Huddleston Thayer, MO Kim Huddleston Little Rock Okey Irechukww Owern,, Nigeria David Jackson Powhatan Eddie Jackson Jacksonville Dan Johnson Lamar Jill Jackson Little Rock Larry Kerr Jacksonville Vickie Keeton Cabot Elena Key North Little Rock Becky King Hurst, TX Pam Kirkpatrick DeQueen Tina Kitchens Memphis, TN Corliss Klinkner Arkadelphia John Lankford Clearwater, FL Mike Laurie Danville Diane Lawrence Siloam Springs Diane Leflett Rogers Rickie Lemay Cabot Marcella Mantooth Charleston Vicki Martin Little Rock Cindy Massey Searcy Laura McBeth Arkadelphia Monica McBrayer Smackover Jean McBryde Little Rock Joan McBryde North Little Rock Donna McCoy Pine Bluff Popeye has his spinach, David has his Tab hile walking by room 165 Daniel South, you can often hear the sounds of “Give me 35¢ for a TAB. I need my TAB.” These sounds could only be from David Strain. David, a senior from Mountain Home, is likely the smartest person Ouachita was seen in close to four years. The English History major will be graduating in the Spring of 1981. When asked what will happen after OBU, David replies, ‘After graduation I will go to Fayetteville and work on my masters.” While going to school, David will be teach- ing Freshmen English at the university. At OBU David had maintained a 4.0 every semester, but the question was, did he ever study? “I’m the kind of person that puts off my studies. I always seem to wait till the last minute, then I cram. Usually David studied on the weekend. “T really can’t study during the week be- cause the floor keeps me pretty busy.” David was one of the chosen few who got to bea RA’s roommate, and the RA was Steve Patterson. Students were always trapsing in and out of their room to visit or to get help on their English papers and David was always there to assist. In his spare time David loved to write, although he was not focusing ona book right now; to go to the movies, his favorite all time movie was “Gone with the Wind;” and re- cently because of a light load of two classes this semester David had taken up knitting. Why knitting? “Tt’s just something to do,” David replied. David had only knitted one thing so far — a lap robe or afghan. He worked on it any- time he had a free minute and he could usu- ally be found sipping a TAB while knitting. You may be asking where does the TAB fit in. David said that it was his source of strength. “Popeye has his spinach, Ihave my TAB.” Janet McCully Orlando, FL Karen McGill Okolona Mike McGough Texarkana, TX Ken McKee Sacramento, CA Toby McSwain Oklahoma City, OK Terry Mee Nashville, TN Angela Mobley Davie, FL Gwyn MonkPine Bluff Kay Morgan Little Rock Melody Mosley Nashville, TN Lydia Nicholson Little Rock Sharon Odom Greenbriar Donnie O’Fallon Dierks Sharon Orr Russellville Kaye Michael Osborne Cord Nancy Owen Mountain View Karen Owens Pine Bluff Jeff Parker Hot Springs Seniors 135 136 People By Jill Hankins hen Jennifer Fikes finished her freshman year at OBU, the Stuart Fike Family of Benton had one student or more at the school for 15 straight years — or 30 straight semesters. The oldest of five children, Mike, came to Ouachita in the fall of 1966. Connie Fikes (now Connie Mitchell of Arkadelphia) fol- lowed two years later in 1968. Mark enrolled in 1971 and Corinne in 1975 (now Corinne Thomas). Jennifer enrolled at OBU last fall. To add to the list are all of the four inlaws who also attended Ouachita. Jennifer admitted there wasn’t much of a choice of where she could go to college. But she enjoyed living in the same town as one of her sisters. While living in the dormitory, she could still have the comforts of home. ‘‘l go over to Connie and Frank’s a lot,” she SENIORS Dan Patterson Camden Steve Patterson Mountain Home Alfred Patton Portageville, MO Edwin Patyne Okolona Gary Peacock Helena D’Ann Pelton Hot Springs Garland Phillips Arkadelphia Leigh Ann Pittman Little Rock Pearlette Powell Washington Donna Preckwinkle Pittstown, NJ Kent Priest Blytheville Tamra Prince Arkadelphia Lisa Privett Lonoke Amy Pryor Searcy Robert Purdy Harrison Dale Rainwater Van Buren Dana Reece Benton Brian Reed Los Alamitos, CA A Fikes family tradition said. ‘’I like to babysit for their three chil- dren, wash my clothes there and eat with them on Sundays after church.” When the weather was warm, she would go water skiing with them. “‘DeGray Lake is a real plus,” she said. “I even went swimming early last fall. But I also like to go to Lake Catherine where my family has a lake house.” Miss Fikes also worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Arkadelphia — owned by her father, Stuart Fikes, and managed by her brother-in-law, Frank Mitchell. Stuart Fikes also owned the KFC stores in Malvern, where Mike was manager, and Benton, where Mark was manager. Corin- ne’s husband, Keith, was also working at KFC in Benton as a manager trainee. Mark was the only business major of the five children — although Jennifer was still undecided. Mike graduated with a biology degree and taught five years before working at KFC. Connie taught mathematics before she had her three children. Corinne has a degree in elementary education. The Kentucky Fried Chicken business began 14 years ago for their father when he got his franchise. At one point he worked in an office in the barn behind Colonel Sanders’ house in Kentucky. Fikes didn’t go to college at Ouachita, but his wife, Betty Sue Hightower Fikes, went to OBU from 1946-1947. Why did all their children go to Ouachita? “We felt like it was a good Christian school,” he said, ‘and a good place to receive an education. Especially since we are Baptist, we felt like it, was the best school to send them to. We think highly of Ouachita and all the devoted professors and Christians cheTenm Greg Revels DeQueen Cindi Richards Memphis, TN ReNae Richardson Little Rock Lynn Robertson Conway Melanie Romesburg Arkadelphia Fred Ruckman Arkadelphia Alan Sandifer Arkadelphia Marty Sartain Melbourne Jamie Scott Van Buren Teresa Sharp Harrison Cindy Shelton Sherwood Jeff Showalter Batesville Elaine Skaggs Greenwood Arby Smith Dallas, TX Bill Smith St. Peters, MO Carol Smith Bauxite Charles Smith DeQueen Dana Smith Little Rock Debbie Smith Heidelberg, Germany Eddie Smith Rogers Greg Smith Hot Springs Ida Sue Smith Carthage Laura Smith Little Rock Vicki Smith Kennett, MO Foster Sommerlad Daytona Beach, FL Laurie Sorrells Knoxville, TN Cathy Starbuck Bald Knob Joyce Steward Hot Springs Deronda Stone Nashville David Strain Mountain Home Bill Sudberry Camden Bill Janet Summerlin Little Rock Judy Sutton Fouke Ken Sweatman Atlanta, TX Michael Swedenburg Pusan, Korea Mitchum Tapson Little Rock Amy Tate Camden LaJuanna Terrell Magnolia May Lynn Thomason Bismarck Bill Thornton Hope Kenne Threet Harrison Vera Tolefree Warren Seniors 137 eee eee earning tudying in a foreign land is a thought that crosses everyone’s mind at one time or another. Just think, the ex- citement of Japan, France, or Spain, a time to learn the language and customs of these countries for a summer or even a year. Many students had the opportunity to take advantage of these situations. One senior, Connie Opper, from Nilwood, Illinois, had the chance to study at a large university in Salamanca, Spain. ' “Before coming to OBU I had wanted to study in a Spanish speaking country,” said Connie, ‘but never dreamed it possible.” Connie went through The American Insti- tute for Foreign Stu dy program with about 48 { | STUDYING ABROAD is the dream of many stu- dents. For senior Connie Opper, the dream meant adjusting to a new way of life in Salamanca, Spain. | SENIORS Dale Tommy E] Dorado | Donna Trigg Arkadelphia Sherry Turner Kirby Todd Turner E] Dorado Mike Wagnon Camden Sue Walbridge Sonora, CA David Walker Ashdown Jim Walker Little Rock Lisa Walker Texarkana Melissa Walker Mt. Ida Terri Walker Hot Springs Freddie Walter Prescott Steve Ward Waldron Anita Warren Arkadelphia Pamela Warren Arkadelphia Sheryl Waters Medora, IL Debra Watkins Harrison Karen Watkins Searcy 138 People other Americans from all over the United suitcases to the apartment,” said Connie.|s | States. They went through an orientation “They weighed a ton and it took both of us to}! a lifestyle program in Seville, Spain for four weeks then traveled to their next destination, University of Salamanca. The University they attended had a student population of 15,000 students from all over the world. During orientation, the resident dean was busy choosing the families the students would live with in Salamanca. Connie can still remember how nervous she was when she went to meet the family that she would spend the rest of the time with. The fa mily had four members: the parents and their two sons, 9 and 21-years-old. She recalled the first time she met the se- nora, ‘“My first experience was arguing with the Spanish lady as to who would carry the) hap carry them.” iy) «st took a lot of effort to adjust to the lan- guage since the family spoke no English. ns}, After a few weeks Connie got used to speak- ing and hearing Spanish all the time. It tooka Wa}, While to carry on a normal conversation but ii), the family had a lot of patience and did every- ai}, thing they could to make her feel at home. tw! ‘Even though I had learned to read and ili! write Spanish before going to Spain,” said ily, Connie, “I found ita lot harder to understand tw} and speak Spanish.” After many conversations in the home, at | the university, and with Spanish friends, ith) Connie began to communicate more com- i!) fortably. ‘Before too long,’’ said Connie, “I | started accidently saying funny phrases in nie} st) English because I was thinking in Spanish.” Not only did Connie say funny things in English but she almost asked for a bomb ina bakery instead of a pastry with a name that sounds similar to the word for “bomb” in Spanish. In a fabric shop Connie asked fora zipper six miles long rather than six inches. “T always had to be careful about what I was saying,’ said Connie. “There is a lot of humor when learning another language.” During Christmas, Connie spent the holi- days with a Spanish friend and had no con- tact with her American friends. After Christmas she met two new American friends and found it strange to speak English again. “At that point,” said Connie, “I realized how much I had learned.” Sheryl Weaver Camden Bruce Webb Hope Bruce Welch Fresno, CA Brenda Wense Medora, IL Kent Westbrook North Little Rock Jeanna Westmoreland Hot Springs Bob White Brinkley Greg White Benton Bill Whitmore North Little Rock Charles Whitworth Sheridan Brenda Williams Ash Flat Ken Williams Rogers Michael Williams Arkadelphia Susan Williams Van Buren Don Willis Houston, TX Faron WilsonPine Bluff Jim Wright Little Rock Ron Wright Hot Springs Dale Yeary Houston, TX Seniors 139 140 People Students receive honor for involvement in campus clubs and organizations. Ouachitonian Leadership Awards Mark Bennett Ouachita is probably the most unique place I have ever been. The blend of attitudes, ideas, lifestyles, and even cultures has been stimulating. The friendli- ness of the entire student body is exemplary. I will have many rec- ollections of the great experi- ences and past times of my club, the foundation, and just convers- ing with someone on the bench in front of Conger. Ouachita gave me many chances to grow and to learn. The leadership experiences I have gained will benefit me as I face the “real world.” The many friendships I have found I hope will flourish even though the contact will not be as frequent. We will have our common bond that is strong and pervasive — Ouachita. Pat Blake Ouachita, with its standards of academic and Christian excel- lence, has presented just that to me. The special effort that I have had to put forth in order to ob- tain desirable and acceptable grades has taught me that the same thing is necessary in life. You must put forth that extra ef- fort or go that added mile for superior acceptability and for self satisfaction. Ouachita, through the Chris- tian courses taught, the Pi Kappa Zeta social club, and the sharing of Christian students and facul- ty, has helped me to expand my Christian attitude. I have been able to broaden my Christian views. Ouachita has helped me pre- pare for whatever might come up in my life after I leave here. Every aspect of my life at Ouachita has offered a lesson to be learned and treasured. Kevin Crass Ouachita has been a place that I’ve heard about since I was in elementary school. Through my brother and his experiences at Ouachita, I looked for the day that I would be able to attend, but never did I realize that Ouachita had so much to offer. I feel that through my first year until now my third year that I have grown in many different areas of knowledge. Book knowledge is not the only thing that you learn here at Ouachita, but different cultures, yourself and working with other people. Being able to live with myself and my friends around me has opened my mind of thinking on many subjects. I thank Ouachita for being a great stepping stone of prepara- tion because I feel that through my experiences here so far have made me a more well-rounded person striving to become the best I can be. Pam Cook Before coming to Ouachita, I was extremely unsure of the fu- ture and myself. Ouachita pro- vides such a variety of opportu- nities that every student can find a place where he or she belongs. Probably, at a larger university one could not be involved in so many diverse areas. I know that the music department here has made it possible for me to do the thing I enjoy most — sing. The professors here have small enough classes so that they can take interest in the individual students. The curriculum here is flexible enough that any class can be arranged if enough students need it. Ouachita prepares you for your field of interest academ- ically and prepares you mentally for the “real world’’ with a firm background of Christian morals and ideals. Ouachita helps you be the best you. Michelle Early I came to Ouachita for an edu- cation, but I’m leaving with more social, cultural, and spirit- ual relationships than many people experience in a life time. From the day I was accepted as an incoming student, I have been a part of Ouachita. But sometime during the second semester of my freshman year, Ouachita became a part of me. In understanding what Oua- chita had to offer me, I began to realize what I had to offer Ouachita. Time usually wasted was budgeted; talents never used were developed; people unknown became loved. Paul Floyd These past four years have been a time of changing, grow- ing and maturing both academi- cally and socially. The size of our campus and our student body have made it possible to develop lasting relationships through the various clubs and organizations available. I have learned to live | and work with others toward positive goals. Each faculty member under whom I have studied, has been uniquely used to give me a sense of preparation for the future. I have received a quality, well- rounded education here. I leave OBU with mixed emotions how- ever, “I will not fear tomorrow, because I have seen yesterday, and I love today.” || | 1 Deborah Holley Although the phrase ‘’Oua- uta family” is often used when seaking about OBU, the phrase jas never lost its meaning, and fas been very real to me in the ast four year s. From the girls on my hall to the eople I work with, I have found ew brothers and sisters whom I ave grown to love. And it’s a pecial place when the president ‘|nows you by name and your rofessors are just as interested bout you as an individual as Ji1ey are about the grade. It’s a jimily when your friends laugh 7ith you, cry with you and genu- rely care for you. Ouachita has given me the op- ortunity to discover myself and vy limits and capabilities. Or- anizations such as the Oua- '|hitonian, OSF, BSU and EEE ave provided me with chal- � nges that have helped me to ‘|}TOoW asa person. Ouachita is truely a wonderful }rorld. we Donna McCoy I suppose many have de- cribed Ouachita as “home,” but think it has really become a ome away from home for me. ff laughs when I tell him to pick 1e up at my “house” (OC Bailey) nd I really do have to be careful 7hen I am at home in Pine Bluff ot to refer to Arkadelphia as the lace where I actually live. Walt ' ven serves Raisin Bran to rein- orce that ‘’down home” feeling! Friends at Ouachita aren’t aere acquaintances; many are fe-long companions. Not only m I a member of the Ouachita family, but some of those more intimate friendships will be car- ried with me forever. As far as ‘academic and Chris- tian excellence” is concerned, I think I’ve been afforded the best. Not only has my educational scope been widened in the gen- eral education and music field, but the religious education has prompted me to know why I be- lieve as I do and to reaffirm those concepts as true values. Ouachita has offered to me many opportunities; many of which I have taken advantage and many that I wish I had. I will always be grateful to her for giv- ing me four fabulous and won- derful years! Steve Patterson If Ouachita truly does mean “light the way,” in some distant country, it is an appropriate definition for my experiences here. This place has helped me grow in so many different areas. These four years have been full of fun, friendship, and achieve- ment, but they’ve also been full of struggle, pain, and often de- feats. I am convinced that those latter items are what helped me and strengthened me t he most. So when I think of Ouachita, I refuse to remember only the triumphs and happiness, but I will hold just as special the heartaches and pains for with them I have grown. What does Ouachita mean to me? It is people. The most beau- tiful and compassionate folks I’ve ever known have been here at OBU. It’s Ouachita’s people that are her strength and pride, and I’m glad to have experienced friendship here. Someone said once that love is where the heart is. That’s love to me. Arby Smith Over the past four years I feel like I have grown in every aspect of human endeavor. There have been many trials over the years, but none that I was not able to overcome. My experiences here at Oua- chita will always be with me, as well as all of the wonderful peo- ple I have met along the way. I’ve learned to appreciate the simple things in life and to concentrate on the important ones. Debbie Smith As a second generation Oua- chitonian, I have always felt a part of the “Ouachita family,” yet somehow that phrase has come to mean more to me since I came to Ouachita as a lonely freshman in June of 1977. De- spite the fact that I was in sum- mer school, I was immediately impressed with the smiles, the genuine friendliness, and the warm Christian atmosphere. Since that time, I have grown tremendously. Being a part of campus life in organizations such as OSF and in the role of R. A., I feel that I’ve been allowed to see something of what the ad- ministration sees. Through the influence of professors like Bill Elder, Lavell Cole, and others, I feel that I have grown in my abil- ity to think. Most of all, however, I owe a great deal to the B.S.U. and all that it stands for and in- volves. The people I have come into contact with through B.S.U. have helped me to determine who I really am and to help make my stay at Ouachita a true “jour- ney inward, journey outward.” Kent Sweatman My four years at Ouachita have been four years of growing, learning, and maturing spiritu- ally and socially as well as academically. Since I have been at OBU I have seen my personal values and goals established. It is here that I have spent my time working hard and enjoying the local recreation. I have a life at Ouachita and can truthfully say that it is my home. The relation- ships that I have with my friends and teachers have been the most rewarding of my life. The oppor- tunities I have had to participate in the learning experience has been fulfilling as well. Ouachita is a very special environment that has met my needs in prepar- ing for the “real world.” I will always have the fondest memo- ries of this place I think of as home. My hope is that Ouachita can be to others as it has been to me. Amy Tate I feel Ouachita is a great part of my life, because it has helped develop much of my character over the past four years. Due to being a music major I feel I was not as involved in many ac- tivities as others were, but the ones I did commit myself to were always enjoyable and were no burden for me to dedicate 100% to. I believe everything I’ve been involved in has made me a stronger, more responsible per- son, and has given me the self- confidence I need to meet the challenges up ahead. My thoughts of OBU will always be ones of high regard and fond memories. Ouachitonian Leadership Award 141 142 People hirty-two seniors were selected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Alleligible seniors at Ouachita voted for Who’s Who candidates and the top 64 were selected. After approval from the Stu- dent Senate, they were voted on by a repre- sentative of the faculty from each of Ouachi- ta’s 28 departments. The top 32 were se- lected. In order to be included in Who’s Who, students displayed scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, leadership qual- ities and outstanding personality traits. Members of Who’s Who have been se- lected annually since 1934. They represent over 1,000 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several foreign countries. Those students selected included: Bim Al- lison, from Siloam Springs, was involved in the Student Senate, International Student Committee, Big Brothers and Sisters, Japan Exchange Program and the Executive Coun- cil. He is a history major and the recepient of Thirty-two seniors are chosen by students and faculty to receive national honor Who's the Alan Berry Scholarship, Henry Scholar- ship, OSF Scholarship and a Japan Exchange Scholarship. Mark Bennett, from Cabot, was a member of the Ouachita Student Foundation, Tiger Traks Chairman, Rho Sigma treasurer and secretary, Alpha Chi, Blue Key, Pre-Law Club, Gamma Phi Big Brother, Academic Committee and Library Committee. He is an accounting major and was named to the Pres- ident’s List five times and the Dean’s List once. Judy Blevins, from Maynard, held nine roles in Verser Theatre productions, toured twice with the Carousel Players, held techni- cal and production responsibilities in ten productions, and was amember of Phi Alpha Theta. She is a history major and was named to the President’s List one semester and the Dean’s List two semesters. Judy also had poetry published in Ripples, and in the 1980 College Poetry Review. Debra Brown, from Little Rock, was her freshman class treasurer, Chi Delta corres- ponding secretary and president, and Asso- Who 81 ciation of Women Students freshman coor- dinator and international coordinator. She is an education major and was named the Na- tional Dean’s List, a Ouachitonian Beauty Pageant contestant, homecoming contestant, and a member of Delta Pi Education Honor Society. Elizabeth Buffalo, from Little Rock, was involved in Baptist Student Union Summer Missions and Spring Break Missions Com- mittees, Tiger Tunes, BSU Dorm Bible Study, and served as a summer missionary in California, and a spring break missionary in Pennsylvania and Oklahoma. She is a busi- ness administration major. Brian Burton, from Little Rock, was a member of the Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, Student Senate, was his senior class president, junior class president, and (Cont. page 143) MEMBERS OF WHO’S WHO are STANDING: Foster Sommerlad, Judy Blevins, David Strain, Mark Bennett, Elizabeth Buffalo and James Alli- son. SEATED: Julia Hendrix, Pam Cook and Car- man Huddleston. Po I {EMBERS OF WHO’S WHO are STANDING: ihris Chance, Steve Patterson and Debbie Brown. {EATED: Karen Wallce and Robbie Clifton. “ont. from page 142) ras a member of the Beta Beta Men’s Social lub and the College Republicans. He is an }ccounting major. Suzanne Campbell, from North Little } ock, was editor of the Signal for four semes- ors, a member of the Pi Kappa Zeta Wom- hn’s Social Club, Panhellenic Council, Presi- ‘is |} ent’s Council, Chapel Committee, and the i }}issociation of Women Students. She is a iy }} oOmmunications major and was named to it |} w Dean’s List three semesters and the Pres- a |} dent’s List one semester. || Donna Catlett, from Little Rock, was a 9 || ember of the EEE Social Club, Kappa Delta ||'i, American Chemical Society, Gamma mn || igma Epsilon, SNEA, and the International y {| xchange Committee. She is a chemistry and i. |} aath major and was an exchange student to inf) apan. s: | Chris Chance, from Richardson, TX, was a nember of the varsity tennis team, Rho 2) igma Men’s Social Club where he served as wt) ledge class president, recording secretary, ir) orresponding secretary, rush chairman and ii} ice president, FCA, Blue Key vice- ) President, Chi Delta Beau, sophomore class ice president, Student Senate, Ouachita ¢, | tudent Foundation, and the Pre-Law Club. in, | Le is a business administration major and li: ! vas named to the Dean’s List, President’s a- |) ist, National Dean’s List, and International ) ‘outh In Leadership. | Robbie Clifton, from Jonesboro, was a |aember of the Student Entertainment and ecture Fund where she served as historian, .§ ine Arts Chairman, Hospitality Chairman, | aptist Student Union World Hunger Com- nittee, Inasmuch, Weatherization, Shut-in ommittee, and was a member of Phi Alpha | heta. She is an English and history major nd participated in the honors program and | vas a summer intern for Congressman Bill lexander. Pam Cook, from Little Rock, was a inember of the QOuachi-tones, Ouachita isingers, University Choir, and Centennial |}ingers. She was president of the EEE Social | lub and served as first vice-president and | econd-vice-president of the Association of | Vomen Students. She is a math and physics najor and was named outstanding Freshman chemistry Student, Outstanding Junior | hysics Major, and was named to the Dean’s | ist once and the President’s List five times. Kevin Crass, from Pine Bluff, was a nember of the Beta Beta Men’s Social Club, 7CA, Varsity Basketball, and the Pre-Law “lub. He was president of the Blue Key Na- ional Honor Fraternity. He is a business idministration and history major and was iyamed to the Dean’s List, was a Harry 3. Truman Scholarship Semi-Finalist and | tunner-up, and was named to the COSIDA | Academic All-American Basketball Team. Michelle Early, from Helena, was a nember of the Ouachita Student Founda- ion, Pi Kappa Zeta Float Chairperson, Col- i lege Republicans, Phi Beta Lambda, Pre- Law, AWS Freshman Council, and Intercol- legiate Debate and Forensics. She is a busi- ness administration major and was named to the President’s List and Dean’s List and re- ceived the Vera Kelly Memorial Business Law Award. She also participated in the Honors Program and was a member of Alphi Chi. Julia Hendrix, from Fort Smith, was a member of the Chi Delta Social Club, Ouachi-Tones, Opera Workshop, Centen- nial Singers, SNEA, University Choir, and FCA. She was a music education major anda member of Alpha Chi National Honor Fraternity, Kappa Delta Pi National Teach- er’s Honor Society, was named to the Dean’s List and President’s List, received the Schol- arship to Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony, was an honorary Lieutenant for ROTC, and was the 1980 Miss OBU. Randy Hill, from Malvern, was a member of Blue Key Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Student Senate parliamentarian, and Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society. He is a history and political science major and was named to the President’s List three semes- ters, Dean’s List two semesters, and the Na- tional Dean’s List. He was a recepient of an ACT scholarship. Deborah Holley, from Little Rock, served as Editor of the 1981 Ouachitonian, and had also served as Associate Editor and Assistant Editor. She was a member of the Ouachita Student Foundation, EEE Social Club histo- rian, Student Entertainment and Lecture Fund historian, Baptist Student Union Noonday Committee, Chapel Committee, Academic Committee, President’s Council, Association of Women Students, and served as a Spring Break Missionary for two years, was a homecoming contestant, and was di- rector of the 1981 Ouachitonian Beauty Pag- eant. She is a communications and second- ary education major and was named to the Dean’s List and had written for three South- ern Baptist periodicals. Carmen Huddleston, from Thayor, MO, was involved in the Student Entertainment and Lecture Fund as Ticket Chairman, Pub- (Cont. page 144) Who’s Who 143 Who’s Who 81 MEMBERS OF WHO’S WHO are TOP TO BOT- TOM: Kevin Crass, Brian Burton, Randy Hill, Brenda Wense, Amy Tate, Donna McCoy, Amy Pryor, Gwyn Monk, Debbie Smith and Michelle Early. —__ ee Cont. from page 143) licity Chairman, treasurer, and Fine Arts Chairman, and attended four regional and one national NECAA conference. She is an accounting major and was named to the Dean’s List and President’s List and was a member of Alpha Chi. Laura McBeth, from Arkadelphia, was president of the Chi Delta Women’s Social Club, reporter of Kappa Delta Pi, member of Alpha Chi, FCA, a feature twirler, OBU Band, and participated in Tiger Tunes. She is a math major and was named to the Dean’s List, President’s List, National Dean’s List, was a homecoming contestant, and was named Outstanding Sophomore Education Major. Donna McCoy, from Pine Bluff, served as first vice-president of AWS, BSU Noonday Committee, Ouachi-tones, OBU Contact Team, BSU Freshman Council, and Kappa Delta Pi. She is a music majorand was named Outstanding Freshman Women, was named to the 1980 Homecoming Court, and was the recipient of the first endowed Jim Ranchino OSF Scholarship, a WMU Scholarship and a Presidential Scholarship. She was also a winner of the OBU Piano Competition and was Pi Mu Alpha Sweetheart. Gwyn Monk, from Pine Bluff, was a member of the Singing Men, Chamber Singe rs, Centennial Singers, JCP L, OBU Singers, University Choir, Blue Key, BSU, Student Senate, Accounting Club and the Miss OBU Court of Honor. He is an account- ing major and received a Presidential Schol- arship. Mark Moseley, from Dallas, TX, was a member of the track team, cross-country team, Assistant S-4 ROTC, and Alpha Omega Eta Social Club. A special education 22 major, he was named to the AIl-AIC T Tes four times, All-American twice, @was AIC Athlete of the Week, Track Athlete Year, Cross Country Athlete of the Year, Al Around Male Athlete of the Year, and ROT national two mile record holder. Rex Nelson, from Arkadelphia, served as student assistant sports information direc- tor, radio Voice of the Tigers, and publicity co-chairman for the Ouachita Student Foun- dation. A communications major, he was named to the President’s List three semesters and the Dean’s List one semester. . . Steve Patterson, from Mountain Home, served . as the Student Entertainment and re, � Pund Chairman, Vice-Chairman, freshment Chairman. He was also Senate Vice-President, and a f TRAID, JEC Lecture Committee, ollegé- Republicans, Ministerial Alliance, F SOuachita Players, and Chapel Committee. A religion and education major, he was named to the Dean’s List and was an Honors Pro- gram participant. Amy Pryor, from Searcy, was a member of the Ouachita Student Foundation, Chi Delta Social Club, FCA, OBU Band gnd Flag Corps. A business major, she was third runner-up in the 1980 Homecoming Court, was a Rho Sigma Sweetheart and a Tiger Belle. Debbie Smith, from Sandhausen, Ger-|} many, was a member of the Student En-|f tertainment and Lecture Fund, SNEA, Kappa § Delta Pi, OSF Tiger Traks Chairman, Baptist |ff Student Union Social Ministries, Spring Break Missions Committee, Summer Mis- sions Committee, Outreach Committee, BSU President, Religious Activities Committee, Chapel Committee, was a summer mission- ary, a spring break missionary and partici- pated in the Honor’s Program. An elemen- tary education major, she was a recipient ofa University Scholarship. Foster Sommerlad, from Holly Hill, FL,| was a member of the University Choir, | Ouachita Singers, Chamber Singers, Cen- tennial Singers, Beta Beta Social Club, Blue ' (Cont. page 145) (Cont. from page 144) Key, Ouachitonian Staff, Student Senate, and was the 1980 Homecoming Parade Chair- man. He is a music major and a member of the Miss Arkansas Court of Honor. David Strain, from Mountain Home, was SELF Secretary and Lecture Chairman, was a member of OSF Finance Committee, JCP L, Phi Alpha Theta president, and sophomore class secretary. An english major, he re- ceived a Ben Elrod Honor Scholarship and Phi Alpha Theta History Research Award. Amy Tate, from Camden, was a member of the University Choir, Chamber Singers, Ouachita Singers, Kappa Delta Pi, and was a Tiger Tunes Hostess. A music major, she was named to the Dean’s List, President’s List and was the 1979 Homecoming Queen. TT LaJuana Terrell, from Magnolia, was a member of the Ouachita Singers, University Choir, Centennial Singers, Sigma Alpha Iota president, President’s Council, ASMIA, and the Music Faculty Student Committee. A music education major, she was named to the Dean’s List, and was a recipient of an OBU music scholarship and the David Scott Memorial Scholarship. Karen Wallace, from Bryant, served as president of Pi Kappa Zeta Women’s Social Club, president of Kappa Delta Pi Honor So- ciety and was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, Alpha Chi and SELF. A history major, she was nominated for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Brenda Wense, from Medora, IL, was a member of Under Construction, BSU ‘Blue Thumb,” reporter for the Signal, and member of the Ouachitonian Staff. A com- munications major, she received honorable mention in feature story at the convention of the Arkansas College Publications Associa- tion and wrote for “The Southern Baptist Educator.”” She was third runner-up in the 1980 Ouachitonian Beauty Pageant and was a 1980 Miss OBU contestant. Jeanna Westmoreland, from Arkadelphia, participated in the BSU Choir, Intramurals, BSU Spring Break Missions Committee, was historian and pledge class treasurer of the EEE Social Club and treasurer of the AWS. She also served on the Academic Exceptions Committee, and was a member of Kappa Delta Pi. An education major, she was named to the Dean’s List and the President's List. MEMBERS OF WHO’S WHO are: Donna Catlett, LaJuana Terrell, Rex Nelson, Deborah Holley, Mark Moseley, Suzanne Campbell and Laura McBeth. Who’s Who 145 146 People Outstanding Senior Woman Am Tate In Association of Women Stu- dents baloting, Amy Tate of Camden was selected as the Out- standing Senior Woman. A music education major, Amy was a member of the uni- versity choir, Chamber Singers and Ouachita Singers. She was also a member of Kappa Delta Pi, was a 1980 Tiger Tunes hostess, was named to the Dean’s List, President’s List, and ‘was the 1979 homecoming queen. One of Amy’s honors includes being named Homecoming Queen 1979. She represented Phi Mu Alpha. NO OO Outstanding Senior Man Kevin Crass As selected by the Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, Kevin Crass of Pine Bluff was chosen as the Outstanding Senior Man. A business administration and history major, Kevin was a member of the Beta Beta Men’s Social Club, FCA, varsity bas- ketball and the pre-law club. He was a Harry S. Truman Scholarship semi-finalist and runner-up, and was named to the COSIDA Academic All- American Basketball Team. Kevin also served as president of Blue Key. AS A RECRUIT FROM PINE BLUFF, Kevin played basketball for three years. His senior year, Kevin was a student assistant to Coach Vin- ing. Outstanding Seniors 147 JUNIORS | Lisa Adams Rochester, NY | Drew Atkinson Pine Bluff | Rhonda Bailey Fort Smith Julie Baldwin Bloomington, MN Vickie Banks England Leah Barker Marianna Edie Barrett Warren Barry Bates Camden Johnny Baxter Richardson, TX Edina Beal Fisher Jeff Bearden Pine Bluff Ruth Beaudry Lincroft, NJ Suzanne Belford Hot Springs Joan Bennett Houston, T™ Sandy Blakely Nashville Brent Blackmore Foreman Richard Blankenship Longview, TX David Boyett Little Rock 148 People Class Stats he total enrollment of the junior class was 291. Fifty-seven percent were male and 43 percent were female. Ar- kansas was the home for 76 percent of the class, while 24 percent were from other states and foreign countries. Clark County was represented by eight percent of the class, and seven percent were from Pulaski Coun- ty. The remaining 85 percent were from counties with less percentages. Fifteen percent chose Business Adminis- tration as a major. Pastoral Ministries was the choice of 12 percent of the class, while the remaining 73 percent chose other fields of study. Fifty-three percent were seeking aBA degree, 23 percent a BSE, and the remaining 24 percent sought another degree or were undecided. Baptist was the religious preference of 90 percent of the class. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS were STANDING: Cyndi Garrett, Britt Mahan, Jay Shell. SEATED: Mike Hart, Ann Thrash, Drew Atkinson. Jerry Brandt Searcy Keith Brickell Batesville David Brown Lamar Kirk Bullington Arkadelphia Joe Bunch Mena Nancy Burbank Arkadelphia Erby Burgess T exarkana, TX Barry Burnett Belem, Brazil Paulette Burris Stuttgart Ricky Busby Oil Trough Sandy Butler Atkins Barbara Darlene Byrd Pine Bluff Jim ByrumCarlisle Steve Campbell Shreveport, LA Anita Carr West Memphis Marcia Carswell Itacoatiara Amazonas, Brazil David Cassady Hampton David Chappell Scotia, NY Tim Church North Little Rock | Vaughn Clary Crossett Jimmy ColebankKensett Amy Coleman Fort Smith Bruce Coleman Midlothian, TX Gary Corker Dumas Ladonna Cowart Glenwood Jane Crossett Pine Bluff Joey Cunningham Searcy Suzanne Cunningham Little Rock Mark Cushman Sherman, TX Linda Darling Crossett Lonnie Daws Camden Julie DeFreece Chesterfield, MO Jay Dennis Greenwood Randall Dickey Valley Springs Kim Dildy Hot Springs Mary Bob Dixon Rison Susan Dodson Monticello Clay Doss Camden Sarah Drennan Knob Lick, MO Pam Drennan Malden, MO Paul Drennan Malden, MO Pegi Durkee Cabot Juniors 149 In search of “it” by Dennis Stark After we were sure that they were gone, we “Whatever it is,” I said, ‘we'll lose it after | hurriedly gathered together all of our “spook _ we cross the first train trestle because it won’t he dorm meeting had come toa close, __ tools’’ to do the job. These tools consistedofa go through the creek.” DEE ALR TG and the guys were filtering back into hammer to bang on the tracks, an electronic But it did! | their separate rooms when the famil- camera flash to imitate our own Gurdon We tried to ignore it or pass it off as a dog i jar call echoed down the hall. “Who Light, and a shotgun to fire into the air. With or a raccoon, but four legs couldn’t have | wants to go to the Gurdon Light?” It was all of these things, we piled into the carand walked so steady. Crunch ... crunch... | | Kenny, the dorm’s weightlifting coach,andI headed out. crunch... crunch... it sounded like two | immediately thought of a prank that I had The short trip to the “light” was full of feet at a steady and even pace. | always wanted to pull. conversation on how we could “pull it off’ Bill, the one with the hammer, had the I had been to the “light” just the night and really put a scare into them. All ofthese simple idea of just stopping and letting “it” before with three others from the dorm, and __ ideas vanished shortly after we had arrived walk on by. That seemed simple enough, so it was all of our talk of spooks and sounds and travelled just a few yards down the rail- we tried it. Sure enough, whatever it was did that caught Kenny’s interest. He and two road tracks. keep walking, but not on down the tracks. others from the dorm had never been and Something was following us! Now it just seemed to be staying right beside were just itching to go. Who or what, we didn’t know, but there us and walking in a circle. Struggling to keep the smiles from our was something there — not on the tracks but “Here Mike, take the 12-gauge,” IsaidasI |' faces, the four of us declined this night’s a few yards off to the left, making its way reached in my fatigue coat pocket and drew | adventure for one reason or another. The through the thick woods and newfallen out the camera flash. I turned it on and lis- whole time we were working it out between __ leaves. It wasn’t Kenny and his group be-__ tened to it whine as it charged up for me. I ourselves how we were going to scare the cause we could hear them making their way was hoping to at least get a glimpse of what- |! unsuspecting three. down the tracks a good bit ahead of us. ever or whoever it was. Standing in front of I gave Kenny directions on how to get There sure wasn’t anyone we knew that the others, I held the flash in the direction of I there and what tolook forandthensentthem would have the nerve to walk blindly the noise and pushed the button. i on their way. through the woods at one a.m. After the blue dots cleared from my eyes, I || JUNIORS Max Easter Arkadelphia Melody Edmonds Oscoda, MI | Renee Eshleman Lake Dallas, TX Pam Evans Stuttgart Gerald Ezell Camden Betty Fincher Waldo Kim Fischer Little Rock Bud Fleming Bryant Alan Foster Arkadelphia Robert Foster Bismarck Terry Fox Fort Smith Cyndi Garrett Hope Brian Geltner College City Rosanne Giannetta Sao Paulo, Brazil Mitchell Lee Gilbert Glenwood Kelli Gooding Excelsior Springs, MO Jenny Gosser North Little Rock Gianna Gregory Mountain Home 150 People | youare.. ‘| here to scare someone, we’re not them,” I _ began, ’’so why don’t you just step out and i), Show your face or we'll take our shotgun and _ shoot it at you! It’s your choice, I don’t care.” realized that this plan was hopeless, but | what else could we do? John, our chaffeur for the evening, came up with the next bright idea. ‘Talk to it,” he said, as he stepped to | the far side of the tracks. “Why not, but what should I say?” I re- | sponded. “Anything, just say something!” “All right, here goes. I don’t know who . or what you are, but if you’re out I paused to listen. All I heard was crunch ... crunch ... ' crunch. . . still going ina circle beside us — , not even a break in the rhythm. “Fire a shot into the air,”’ I told Mike, “‘to | let them know we're not lying about the gun.” BOOM! Fire shot out of the end of the barrel as the sound echoed down the tracks. “Now listen.” Crunch ... crunch ... fcrunch... It didn’t even stop, run, or anything. It just kept plodding in that circle. No animal I knew of would ever do that, especially after a gun blast. John spoke after a long silence, ‘““L-L-Let’s just walk on toward the others and try to lose hes Off we went, trying to shut it out of our minds. After about another hundred yards or so, we stopped to listen again. There it was as real as before. By now we were fed up with the whole incident. I decided to try and communicate with it once more, and then it would be time to head home. “We're tired of fooling around,” I said as the steps continued. ‘Whoever you are, show yourself or we’ll shoot!” The footsteps stopped. Only for a moment though, and then they started again. But, not in a circular motion this time. This time ‘it’ was headed straight for us. Mike released the safety on the shotgun while I raised the flash, and Bill tightened his grip on the hammer. It was about to step out into the open, and we were not quite ready. Just as it reached the edge of the dense woods, it stopped again. No one breathed a word for what seemed to be an hour. Finally the leaves began to softly rustle, and what- ever it was turned back towards the woods and continued “its” circular walk. Kenny, Mike, and Danny were just return- ing from their own midnight adventure, and we welcomed them openly. They could tell we were shaken a bit, and after hearing of our “‘close encounter,” they gladly agreed it was bedtime. Off we went down the tracks at an eager pace, leaving our “friend” behind and an- ticipating the warmth and security of our dorm. When finally in bed for the night, sleep didn’t come easy as I tossed and tur ned restlessly trying to imagine who or what was still out there, and just how I could avoid ever meeting “it” again. Allen Haley Fort Smith C. J. Hall Stephens Hal Hall Melbourne, FL Robbie Hankins Mesquite, TX Matt Harness Mountain Home Stan Harris Hope Valerie Harris Sheridan Mike Hart Springhill, LA Gary Harvey Delark Mike Hays Burlington, IA Sarah Hays Van Buren Scott Heller Hot Springs Becky Helms Arkadelphia Paula Helms North Little Rock Mike HendersonBenton David Hill Texarkana Naomi Hopson Prescott Stephen Hudson Arkadelphia Juniors 151 152 People uachita’s annual Black Emphasis Week was presented by the Black American Student Society, (BASS). The week of February 8-13 was des- ignated for the event in 1981, witha theme of “The Black Movement and the New Right.” BASS president Charles Cooper said the purpose of Black Emphasis Week was”. . . to promote good will among all students in an effort to open an avenue for students to learn the cultural habits and ways of each otherina harmonious atmosphere.” With the complex nature of today’s soci- ety, BASS said that more dynamic, new prob- lems were present; many of the old ones were still evident, and it was a certainty that those of tomorrow were waiting to be resolved. “Our goals cannot be accomplished, though, until each regenerated Christian JUNIORS Jeff Humphrey Hot Springs Brad Hunnicutt Danville Robbie Jackson Humphrey Joy Johnson Hot Springs Sondra Johnson Mountain Home Tine Johnson Prescott Gwen Jones Fort Smith Janith Justice Fordyce Akira Kato Fukuoka, Japan Alica Kirpatrick Phoenix, AZ Billy Land North Little Rock Trevor Lavy Fayetteville Bruce Layton West Memphis - Maureen Leonard Chicago, IL Nathan Lee Lewis Arkadelphia Kenny Linsey Van Buren Debbie Long Norphlet Britt Mahan Ashdown The sharing of a culture stands up for what he knows is right and helps others to establish a priority in their lives,” said Cooper. “This priority can be nothing but Jesus Christ.” To kick off the week, Rev. W. H. Hunter, Presiding Elder of the Camden District of the African Methodist Episcopal Churches, was featured at a special worship service in Berry Bible Chapel, Sunday. A gospel music ex- travaganza held in Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall highlighted the evening, Mon- day. It featured choirs from Henderson State University, Southern Arkansas University, New Haven Baptist Church of Camden, and OBU. Dr. Everett Slavens, OBU professor of history, and Mr. Kenneth Harris, instructor at Henderson, heightened the evening’s music with intervals of the history of black gospel music. Monda Lambert, a graduate of Ouachita and student at Antioch School of Law in Washington, D.C., spoke at Tues- day’s chapel sessions. Miss Lambert was a former employee of Fourth District Con- gressman Beryl Anthony. Wednesday, the BEW Fashion Fair was held in Mabee Recital Hall. The show featured models from both OBU and HSU in four fashion scenes. Cora McHenry, assistant executive secretary of the | Arkansas Education Association, lectured on the BEW theme, Thursday. Mrs. McHenry was a former instructor of Upward Bound and a consultant for ATAC on campus. A banquet held in Evans Student Center wrapped up BEW activities. Featured speaker forthe banquet was Reanetta Hunt, reporter for KATV Channel 7, Little Rock. S ne i BLACK EMPHASIS WEEK began with a gospel music extravaganza held in Mabee Fine Arts Cen- ter. AS PRESIDENT OF BASS, Charles Cooper pre- sides over the Tuesday chapel services. Van Matthews Bodcaw Ken McAlister Hobbs, NM Vicki McCallum Arkadelphia Linda McClain Fordyce Thalia McDougal DeQueen Phillip Grift Malvern Donna McKenzie Pine Bluff Laura McMurry El Paso, TX Vikki Middleton Shreveport, LA Jeff Miers Texarkana Tammy Milligan Arkadelphia Rhonda Millikin Marion Robert Mills Lawrenceville, GA Etsuko Misumi Fukuoka, Japan Annette Mitchell Arkadelphia Marilyn Mitchell Ashdown Donna Moffatt Crossett Lisa Moore Success Juniors 153 The transter trauma JUNIORS Ricky Moore Crossett Roger Morgan Mountain Home Susan Morgan Bryant Laurie Murfin Metairie, LA Elizabeth Neighbors Amity Rex Nelson Arkadelphia Koji Okamoto Kitakyushy, Japan Roger Orr Cali, Columbia Kenneth Overturf Austin Donna Pananganan Valrico, FL Mark Perkins Sheridan Terry Phillips Prescott Terri Pierce Malvern Robin Pilcher Little Rock Mark Pitts Austin, TX Susan Pitts Ola Steve Plunkett Arkadelphia Laura Porter Heber Springs Brenton Powell Forrest City Carleen Powers Prairie Grove Phillip Powers Prairie Grove Denise Price Siloam Springs James Quillman Greenwood Sandy Ray Nashville or many students, transferring from one school to another was a traumatic and drastic experience. Adjusting to new friends, classes, and a totally dif- ferent environment could have been a great challenge. Mike Henderson, a senior transfer student from Southern Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, had fit into and adjusted to the world of Ouachita Baptist University extremely well. His hometown was Benton, and he was majoring in Religious Education. At SBC Henderson was a member of the “Southern Singers” and was on the Student Government Association. He was very active in the Baptist Student Union where he was a member of the drama team and served as president during his sophomore year. Hen- derson has continued to be active in BSU activities here at OBU. He was on the Execu- tive Council and was the chairman of the Fellowship Committee. Also, he was nomi- nated for State BSU President. On weekends Henderson worked as youth director at 47th Street Baptist Church in North Little Rock. When asked about the main differences in SBC and OBU, Henderson replied, ‘The | most obvious is the size. Southern only has |} about 350 students, so I got to know everyone. The disadvantage of being so small was the lack of activities. OBU, | through the work of a larger BSU, SELF, and OSF, provides many more activities outside the classroom. Academically, OBU is quite a | bit harder, for me anyway. This may be due || to the fact that I took mostly junior-senior | level classes since I transferred from a junior college to a university. Besides that, there’s not really that many differences. Because of the size, the SBC campus had its limitations, but I feel there was a very spiritual atmos- phere there.” Henderson said that the hardest adjust- ment for him was coming from a campus so small to one with three times as many peo- ple. ‘“At first I felt lost in the crowd,” re- sponded Henderson, ‘‘but there’s a lot of warm, friendly people here that have helped me overcome that.” Michelle RaymickPine Bluff Chris Reynolds Sherman, TX Twyla Roach Hot Springs Sammy Roberts Marked Tree Linda Robinson Van Buren Larry Romack Jacksonville Donna Ross Hope Jan Rowe Hope LeeAnn Satterwhite Athens, GA Arlene Scott San Antonio, TX Gina Scott Sparkman Jay Shell Walnut Ridge Marcia Shofner Del City, OK Carrie Sligh Gurdon Mollie Smith Camden Paula Karen Smith Arkadelphia Tommy Smith Bismarck Sammy B. South Wynne Gail Spencer El Dorado Mark Stallings Greenwood Dennis Stark St. Louis, MO Dona Stark Dallas, TX Cheryl Stevens Dermott Jim Ed Stilwell Malvern Juniors 155 A week of lectures and leisure By: Ritta Sutterfield 4h overnment and Science”’ was the topic of OBU’s fifth annual Washington Seminar January 5-12, sponsored by the Edward Maddox Public Affairs Center. Each year the topic of the seminar was different and each year the experiences had by the students were unique. A week of running up and down es- calators, squeezing through subway doors and sliding on snowy sidewalks was what the group of 12 OBU students found in Washington, D.C. But of course they weren’t always on the run. Some time was spent sit- ting peacefully in a classroom-type atmos- phere. The main purpose of the trip was to study the relationship between the scientific com- munity and government. They did this by visiting science agencies that work with the government on both the legislative and executive levels. JUNIORS Rita Sutterfield Siloam Springs . Les Tainter Marianna Barbara Taylor Fairfield Bay Ann Thrash Hope Randy Tightsworth Hot Springs Suzette Todd Arkadelphia Pam Tollett North Little Rock Cliff Toney Dallas, TX Rachel Trantham Arkadelphia DeAnna Travis Lawson Elizabeth Trimble E] Dorado Janet Tuberville Camden Laura Tucker Blytheville Sonny Tucker Arkadelphia Brad Turner Greenwood Karen Verser Eudora Dennis Vire Little Rock Their home for the week was the Bellevue Hotel, on Capitol Hill. Dr. Hall Bass and Dr. Joe Jeffers, co-directors of the seminar, lec- tured each morning, and after a briefing on what agency they were to visit, they left the hotel and travelled through the city — un- derground. Riding on the subway was a whole new experience for most of them, and it was defi- nitely the best way to travel. It was only 60 cents per fare to ride almost anywhere in the city, but there were a few “hangups” in rid- ing the Metro. Barry Bates learned that sub- way doors do not rebound like elevator doors do, when he found himself sandwiched be- tween a closing door. Bob White shoved him inside and Barry managed to live through the incident. During the week, they visited different of- fices that dealt with science in some way. These included the National Science Founda- tion, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Office of Technology Assesment and the National Academy of Science. When they arrived in Washington, most of them had certain views of our government and how things worked. After the trip, a few of those changed. “We were halfway through the week when I realized how much I was learning and how much I could learn when not under pres- sure,’ said Bates. “I found out just how ig- norant of our government I really was.” “T went up there (Washington) with the view that government was really wasteful,” said C. J. Hall. ‘But I came back with a very | positive view of our government.” With respect to science, Donna Catlett commented: ‘People are always hollering about spending too much money on basic research (such as studying the mating habits of insects). But we have to fund basic re- | search because it’s the whole foundation for | other types of research.” Others who attended the seminar included Sara Shell, Dan Patterson, Lea Ellen Fowler, | Melody Mosley, Chuck Stowe, Bruce Welch, Kenny McGee and Rita Sutterfield. | THE WASHINGTON SEMINAR provided students an opportunity to study their national government. The group toured various sights in Washington, in- | cluding the sculpture of Albert Einstein. Cassandra Walker Camden Ginger Walker Proctor Karen Wallace Bryant Elizah Wanje Malindi, Kenya Cheryl Warren Little Rock Keith Watkins Waldron Mike Watts Harrison Betty Wesson Prescott Deb White Hot Springs Janice White Van Buren Kent Williams Marion Shelley Williams Gideon, MO Jeannie Willingham Douglas, AZ Danny Wright Glenwood Sherri Yocom Hope Muriel Yoder Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Juniors 157 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS ARE BACK Sims, Don Brown, Joe Reed. FRONT ROW: ROW: Gene Whisenhunt, Andy Edwards, David Cheryl Bass, Melinda Ingram, Wendy Long. Teresa Albritton Hot Springs Sonja Allen Little Rock Kerry Alley Marked Tree Lauralyn Alphin Norphlet Jason Anders Camden Lisa Andrews Memphis, TN Jane Archer Nassau, Bahamas Jimmy Archer Jacksonville Monica Ashbrook Pine Bluff Dennie Ashley Amity Jay Atkins Little Rock Paul Au Honolulu, HI Connie Avery Prescott ‘Pam Barfield Little Rock Kevin Barnes Little Rock Tony Barrett Del City, OK Chery] Bass Texarkana, TX Karen Bean Lakeworth, FL 158 People Class Stats he total enrollment of the sopho- more class was 368. Fifty-three per cent were female and 47 per cent were male. Arkansas was the home state for 76 per cent of the class, while 24 per cent were from other states and foreign countries. Pulaski County was repre- sented by 13 per cent of the class, and eight per cent were from Clark County. The remaining 79 per cent were from counties with less percentages. Twelve per cent chose Business Admin- istration as a major. Elementary Educa- tion was the choice of ten per cent of the class, while the remaining 78 per cent chose other fields of study. Forty-seven were seeking a BA degree, 20 per cent a BSE, and the remaining 33 per cent sought another degree or were undecided. Baptist was the religious preference of 83 per cent of the class. Jenny Beard Heber Springs Brenda Belk Ozan Paula Bell North Little Rock Lynn Berry Beebe Perri Berthelot Wichita Falls, TX Phyllis Birdsong Little Rock John Birdwell E] Dorado Margie Bishop Bradley Tracy Bledsoe Camden Steve Blenden Pine Bluff Gail Bollen Friendship Adrianne Bone Clinton Donna BowmanILittle Rock Bill Braden St. James, MO Wendell Bradley Marianna Kelli Brandt Carlisle Rick Briscoe Little Rock Alan Brown Marianna Beth Brown Trou, MO Darrell Brown Blue Eye, MO Don Brown Pine Bluff James Brown North Little Rock Joy Brumley Malvern Steve Bullock St. James, MO Judy Bumgardner Little Rock Bobin Burdine Harrison Bruce Burnett Belem, Brazil Lisa Byrd Benton Howard Cannon Kennett, MO Sheri Caple Bryant Sandy Carlson Fort Smith | Sallie Carmical Warren | Roland Carrasco Falfurrias, TX Kevin Carswell Itacoatiara, Brazil Steve Caruthers Little Rock Clifford Case North Little Rock | Mary Alice Chambers North Little Rock Sharon Chancy Dallas, TX Dwayne Chappell West Helena Denise Clark Texarkana, TX Sarah Clark Malvern Billy Gay Clary Crossett Sophomores 159 LEARNING TO COMMUNICATE in sign lan- guage was part of LIsa Pruitt’s summer missions experience at the Long Island Church for the Deaf. Sophomores Cheryl Clem Osceola Mike Coker West Helena | | Criss Colclasure North Little Rock Alisa Cole Searcy David Collins Crossett Hi] Diane Cooke Tampa, FL Wayne Cooper Cabot Karen Craig Texarkana, TX Charles Culpepper Hot Springs Kelly Culpepper New Boston, TX Jay Burlin Fort Smith Walter Dodd Hot Springs _ Dana Donaldson Forrest City Pam Drew Laingsburg, MI Lindley Douthitt Orlando, FL Kim Duke Hope | Suzanne Duke Jonesboro Wayne Easterwood Del City, OK 160 People By DeAnna Travis t was definitely a summer of changes for summer missionary Lisa Pruitt. Besides learning a new language at the Long Is- land Church for the Deaf, she made a 50 year old widow her best friend, scrubbed the walls of the pastor’s home after a fire, and learned how to get along without pinto beans. Quite a contrast for the 19 year-old Benton sophomore. It began in January when Lisa completed her summer missions application anticipat- ing an appointment in work with the deaf and hearing impaired. Yet, her assignment returned in April sending her to resort mis- sions in North Carolina. She was disap- pointed, but determined to go regardless of her special interests. However, two weeks before her plane res- ervation date, the Home Mission Board called Lisa and asked her to work in the only church for the deaf on Long Island, New York. “I didn’t have much time to get pre- pared,” Lisa said, “but I was excited because I knew that was what I really wanted to do.” Lisa adapted to the change in learning the language of the deaf because she was eager to Adifferent world- ’ would smile and make the signs for, ““WI}, communicate. She said no one teased h because she didn’t know more than tl basics. Describing the members of th church Lisa said, ‘They'd go so fast I'd a: them to slow down. I told them I didn’t w derstand what they meant.” Lisa said the can’t you understand? Are you deaf?” “Sense of humor included they are just lil | we are but in a different world,” Lisa saii) , Besides working with deaf, Lisa taught}, hearing children’s Sunday School class. An) alone, she organized two backyard Bib 4 clubs by visiting and knocking on doors. One of the clubs was held 20 minutes fro E the church in Jamaica, a Black, Spanish ar!” Mexican neighborhood. “Here I was,” Li i said, “a nice little Christian girl, both arr loaded down with Bibles, books and gam | walking up the driveway, as if | knew wha) was doing. The whole time the older kids ju’ sat on the fences staring at me. It was real | an odd feeling.” | But, Lisa continued the clubs and by tl. end of the summer one averaged 12 childri and the other seven. | Another outreach of the church was |} tha 4 transport some of the deaf and blind resi- dents of the Helen Keller Center to the church. When the driver was unable to make , the usual route on Sunday, Lisa was asked to drive to the Center. Never having driven a 4 van and not having driven far in Long Island she said, “I remember they told me that I’d do things on summer missions that I never iy thought I could do. I knew that this was one i, Of them, but I thought I could handle it.” Arriving at the Center, Lisa lead each of the people to the van and started back only to have the van die first at a stop sign then a few minutes later in a busy intersection. “It kept getting worse, Lisa said, ‘but there was no one I could ask for help.”’ She said the people in the van couldn’t hear or see but they knew something was wrong because they could feel the vibration. Everytime they would start moving again, they would clap. When it quit again, within two blocks of the church, Lisa led the group the rest of the way. “I'll never forget it,” Lisa said. “It was a j perfect example of the blind leading the lag Blind.” Some of the things Lisa thought she would never have to do involved accepting several lifestyle changes. She didn’t wear shorts the entire summer and wore very little makeup because of church members personal convic- tions. And other than the people not ever hearing of pinto beans, Lisa said describing her diet deficient in Southern cooking, “I only got fried chicken once. They cooked chicken because they knew I liked it. But most of the time they put it in a casserole.” Having a 50 year old woman as a best friend was still another change. Without a partner or no one in the church her age, Lisa grew close to Vera, a member of the church who Lisa lived with the ten weeks. “It was hard at times not having someone my age, but it was neat getting close to someone I normally wouldn’t get to know,” Lisa said. Lisa’s work progressed until one day dur- ing the last week, Lisa and the pastor’s wife were driving home when they noticed from several blocks away that smoke was rising from a house in the neighborhood. They ar- rived minutes later at the Pfaff’s house which was surrounded by fire engines and cars. “It didn’t burn all the way down, but there was so much smoke and water damage,” Lisa said, “the house had to be rebuilt.” The only room that totally burned was the upstairs bedroom where Lisa had left some of her personal things. “I lost my Bible, my camera, all the pictures I had taken, some clothes and my curling iron. But at least most of it was replaceable,” Lisa said. After a hard week of taking out furniture and scrubbing walls, Lisa went to her last Sunday service at the church. “I cried during the message, even before I stood up to say goodbye.” She said, “I loved working with them so much and I knew it was going to be hard to leave.” Then at the close of the service the pastor brought out five wrapped packages and called ‘Miss Lisa” to the front. They had replaced about everything she lost — the same Bible with her name engraved on it, a camera, film, and a Bible concordance. The members of the church also gave her presents such as a New York T-shirt, and a book, The Joy of Signing. ‘‘But one of the most meaning- ful gifts was anecklace witha bow in iipaalatsa said. ‘They told me the knot meant I would always be a part of their church.” Nina Echterhoff San Antonio, TX Andy Edwards North Little Rock Kathy Edwards Greenwood Steve Efurd Mililani, HI Celeste Efurd Greenwood Mark Elliott Cabot Linda Ellis Malvern Steve Farris Dallas, TX Bobby Faulkner Mena Mark Fawcett West Helena Rocky Fawcett Cabot Walter Felton El Dorado Roger Felty Malvern Bernardo Fernandez Mexico City, Mexico Robin Fink Newport Lou Anne Flanders Colleyville, TX Leslie Funderburk Pineville, LA Denise George Jacksonville Sophomores 161 A SOPHOMORE from Mexico City, Bernardo Fernandez is a student worker in Dean Dixon’s office. Sophomores Terry Gibson Mena Cheryl Gilbert Forrest City Julie Gilmer Murfreesboro Dana Glover Hatfield Nancy Goe West Memphis Sherry Lynn Gorum North Little Rock | Bobby Gosser North Little Rock | Pam Graves Murfreesboro | Kay Green Parkin Terry Griffin Springdale Becky Griffis Stephens Kevin Grisham Hot Springs Sheri Grober Balem, Brazil Joyce Hailes Van Buren Doug Hall Little Rock Chuck Hammons Fayetteville Lori Hansen Mountainburg Barry Hardin Malvern Scott Harrington Baton Rouge, LA Eric Harris Bismarck Steve Hartley Branson, MO Nancy Hassell Stuttgart Carla Hayes Cabot Andy Hill Little Rock 162 People : = By Dena White hen I just get out of my room in the mornings I must meet a thousand challenges,” said Bernardo Fernandez, a sophomore from Mexico City. “I feel like a handicapped per- son compared with other students, but when I meet those challenges I feel good.” Bernardo created challenges for himself by coming to Ouachita in January of 1979. At that time he spoke no English but said that he grasped the opportunity to leave Mexico, ex- plaining that he was tired of Mexican society and his own lifestyle. It was a big adjustment moving from the world’s second largest city to Arkadelphia, but, Bernando said, “I do not mind if it’s a boring town. I came here to study.” And study was something that Bernardo, a sociology, psychology, and Spanish major, A test in culture had to do. Not knowing English made study- ing even more difficult, but Bernardo got valuable experience during his Christmas and summer vacations by hitchhiking across the United States instead of going home. “Of course I am homesick. I lived with my family for 20 years. But I am getting maturity I would not get at home. Each time I come back from these trips with more experience and better English.” Because he could not speak English and faced the unknown when he first came to Ouachita, Bernardo said he did not expect to stay long. “I came thinking I could stay | maybe a week, and I’ve been here two | years.” Bernardo is overcoming his hand- | icaps by constantly seeking new challenges through study and involvement. “It is like a | big test for myself,” he explained. Beth Holland Milton, IN Lori Hope Cuiaba, Brazil Cliff Hubbs Van Buren Cynthia Hughes Des Arc Alec Hunter Arkadelphia Carlos Ichter Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Melinda Ingram Texarkana, TX Robert Jayroe Dallas, TX LeAnn Jimerson Indianapolis, IN Rick Jonson Arkadelphia Sandra Johnston Searcy Janet Juniel Sparkman Dianna Keeton North Little Rock Doug Keeton Russellville Taylor King Gurdon David Kok Duala Lumar, Malaysia Robby Koonce Turrell Koug Lancaster Little Rock Mike Landrum Germantown, TN Leslie Lankford Sheridan Connie Lawrence New Boston, TX Kirk Lee Dekalb, TX Lorrie Lindeblad Munsing, MI Wendy Long Vacaville, CA Steven Lovell Benton Mary Lane Lowman Cabot Janna Lowry Little Rock Diana Mackey Fort Smith Michael Maeda Pacific Palisades, HI Kale Magness Texarkana Carla Manasco Ruston, LA Nadine Marshall Nashville Stephanie Matchett Hot Springs Chris McCollum Malvern Marty McDaniel Star City Lorri McKee Crossett Angie McMorarEl Dorado Dianne McSwain Oklahoma City, OK Debbie McTee Arkadelphia Beth McVay Wake Village, TX Glen Methvin Harrison Mary Beth Minor Brinkley Sophomores 163 Sophomores Alan Moore Hope Laura Moore Benton Dixie Moritz DeWitt Harry Morphew Camden Jeanne Murdock Pine Bluff Mick Murphy Phoenix, AZ Ronda Murray Sherrill Angel Nash El Dorado Lisa Nevin Cabot Stephanie Nichols Greenwood Clara Nolen Arkadelphia Nickol Northern Benton Kelly Norton Warren Gabriel Ojo Epe, Nigeria Beth Olson New Boston, TX Pat O’Malley Little Rock Ann Owen Pine Bluff Susan Parham Rison Suzanne Parker Little Rock Carol Parks Rogers Teresa Part Little Rock Terri Phelps Arkadelphia Denise Phillips North Little Rock Karen Pierce Batesville Kellie Pitts Fayetteville Lisa Pruitt Benton Ann Pryor Morrilton Alan Quigley Del City, OK Joe Dan Reed Siloam Springs Sandy Reese Arkadelphia Pam Reynolds Marianna Sue Richmond Cord Damona Robbins Arkadelphia Diane Rogers Little Rock Nancy Roger Stephens Jo Romesberg Arkadelphia Jeff Root Arkadelphia Mark Rutherford Judsonia Kelli Sandusky North Little Rock Rhonda Saunders Los Angeles, CA Rejeana Schaaf Wichita, KS David Self Cabot 164 People Jim Swell Dallas, TX Sara Shell Walnut Ridge Dana Shelton Sherwood Sharon Shelnut Simi, CA Tina Shiflett Fort Smith Drew Shofner Del City, OK Becky Siler Bradley Don Simmons Ashdown David Sims Pine Bluff Anita Smith El Dorado Anthony Smith Search Cindy Smith Hot Springs Cindy Smith Rogers Robert Smith Murfreesboro Grady Spann Recife, Brazil Kris Spencer Carlinville, IL Mike Spivey Benton Cindy Stanford Memphis, TN Kim Stanage Hot Springs John Stark North Little Rock Joyce Stewart Ozan i Tommy Strickland Van Buren Randy Sutton Texarkana, TX Julie Tanner Pine Bluff Lacey Taylor Fort Smith Vicki Taylor Hot Springs Melinda Thomas Little Rock Lisa ThompsonILittle Rock Gena Thrash Glenwood Doug Thurman Crossett Carol Titsworth Malvern | Linda Ussery Arkadelphia | Susan Voris Tulsa, OK | Shirley Walbeck Texarkana i Jill Walker San Antonio, TX | Beverly Ward Frenchmans Bayou | | Robert Ward Texarkana, TX Karen Warren Little Rock Walter Washington Helena Autumn Weaver Pocahontas Gene Whisenhunt Hot Springs Cliff White Tampa, FL Sophomores 165 bee eT Lite _at th Hilton’ THE T-SHIRTS, cafeteria posters and the closeness of the Blake brothers illustrated the spirit of this dorm, even though the condi- tions called for major repairs. 166 People By Dennis Stark itting in a small wooden chair with the title ‘Blake Hilton” etched across the back, I looked in wonder at my surroundings. The walls were yellowed, hopefully from age, and were full of holes where years of posters and bookshelves had been hung. The ceiling was greyed to almost a charcoal effect from the time of gas space heaters in the winter and the desk was of a vintage model, decorated from engravings of past 20 years, recalling the love affairs and favorite rock artists of the day. In the window, the air-conditioner seemed to be balanced on the cracked window-sill and the walls vibrated every time the compressor kicked on. A single pipe ran along one wall, supported by two slabs of wood nailed to the adjoining walls for sup- port, and this served as closet space. These living conditions were considered typical at “Blake Hall,’”’ the smallest men’s dorm on Ouachita’s campus, and this typical | room costs the student the same amount as a || room in ‘West Dormitory”’ which consisted || of white-brick walls, sinks and medicine chests, built-in dressers and closets with sliding doors, and built-in desks and book- shelves. “OBU was not treating the people of Blake fairly by charging the same costs for housing as in West,”’ Kenny Hickman said. “An equal | housing cost wasn’t unreasonable at all if the | living conditions were equal, but they weren’t!”” “Tf we're paying the same amount, we. should have had the same identical facilities | that we were paying for,’”” said Mike Carr, whose room was decorated in military brown. Kirk Lee, another one of the select whose room seemed to have dried egg on the walls and a pipe fora closet said, ‘I didn’t think the holes and the lack of closets were as bad as not having desks or dressers worth a flip. It kind-of cuts down on the studies.” When asked about the conflict, Dr. Ed Coulter, the vice-president of administra- tion, said, ‘It’s hard to justify. There are al- ready two rates set up, depending on if the rooms have private baths or not, and two rates are hard enough to work with through Student Aids.” He went on to say, ‘Each has a record that has to be figured according to the cost of his or her schooling and the dif- ferent rates just take too many man hours.” When also asked why the school does not simply do some improvements on the condi- tions of Blake, Dr. Coulter said, ‘Each year everyone turns in a list of things that need to be done in their area. This year the work totaled up to $532,860, while the budget for these improvements came to $85,250.” With the conditions and the cost of the dorm being the way it was, why did the men come back to Blake each year? “To sum it all up,” said Mike Petty, the dorms live-in preacher, “it’s the brother- hood and closeness of the dorm. The fact that each can take care of himself while looking out for the others around him.” Kenny Hickman, though displeased about the problem, seemed to have a good attitude when he said, “I am perfectly content to re- main a Blake Brother. The small number of occupants in Blake make it more possible to get to know each other and to establish a brotherhood not felt in other dorms.” The spirit in the dorm is good and the feeling definitely warm among this group of mismatched characters, ranging from baseball players to music majors and every- thing in between. And the majority feels con- tent despite the evident problems. The future of Blake was dim since the Ouachita Centennial Advancement Program calls for her destruction. But the feelings of the residents seemed to be summed up by Britt Marley, the Head Resident’s roommate, when he said, “I’m glad I had this experience for I'll remember it always and it'll be sad to Seen Net cOne Sophomores Michael White Crossett Barry Wiles DeQueen Kim Wiley Searcy Chip Wilkerson Texarkana, TX Jeannie Wilkins North Little Rock Deb Williams Warren Paul Williams Searcy Sharon Williams Little Rock Stephanie Williams North Little Rock Vicky Williams Dexter, MO Nancy Wilson Piggott Tammie Wilson Nashville Mark Winscott Arlington, TX Karen Wood Memphis, TN Tony Woodell Casper, WY Steve Woosley Little Rock Kay Work Blytheville Jim Yates Booneville Greg Yurchis Tampa, FL Kim Zachary Sherrill Sandra Ziegenhorn McCrory Sophomores 167 —— — Freshmen David Adams Texarkana Linda Adams Searcy | Esther Amromare Jesse Sapele, Nigeria Penni Anderson Magnolia Toby Anderson El Dorado Gary Arnold Arkadelphia Richard Atkinson North Little Rock Kim Avery Hope Laura Bailey Malvern Mike Baldwin Little Rock Deb Banzhof Schenectady, NY Lisa Barnes Flippen Debbie Barnett Crossett Vicky Barton Fordyce Brian Bass DeSoto, TX Mindi Beane Fort Dodge, IO Camille Bennett Fayetteville Leslie Berg Hermitage, TN 168 People Class Stats he total enrollment of the freshman class was 509. Forty-seven percent were male and 53 percent were fe- male. Arkansas was the home for 76 percent of the class, while 24 percent were from other states and foreign countries. Pulaski County was represented by 13 percent of the class, and six percent were from Clark County. The remaining 71 percent were from counties with less percentages. Twelve percent were undecided on their major. Accounting was the top choice of a major with 12 percent. ‘No indication” was the analysis of 22 percent of the class for a | degree choice, while 42 percent chose to seek a BA. Baptist was the religious preference of 87 percent of the class. i FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS § are: Powell, Phil Brown, Glenda Clifton, Owens, Mike Keen, Laura Bailey, Jay Nicholson and Johnny Gosser. Chris | Mitch | i : | | — ——_ _ David Bibbs Little Rock Robin Birdwell Knoxville, TN Randy Bise Newport Christine Bliss Mt. Home Joyce Bollen Friendship Michelle Bone Dallas, TX Beth Bowen Pine Bluff Beau Braden North Little Rock Lisa Bradford Houston, TX Joyce Bradley Marianna Ron Bramos Little Rock Russell Branson Dumas Daniel Bridges Dallas, TX Jane Brigance Booneville Deanna Briley Blytheville B. J. Broum Arkadelphia Deborah Broussard Victoria, MS Cindy Brown Biloxi, MS Peggy Brown Texarkana Phil Brown Nashville Nolan Buenconsejo Mililani Town, HI Carl Buford Oklolona Carol Burnett Wynne Kameron Burris Stuttgart Renee Burton Smackover Scott Byrd Pineville, LA Amy Byrum Benton Robyn Cain Hot Springs Susan Caldwell Pocahontas Melanie Campbell Harrison Melanie Cardine Chantilly, VA Shannon Cardine Chantilly, VA Phylisa Carruth Russellville Cathy Carter Marion Carrie Casey Benton Lisa Castleberry Fordyce i | | Dawn Chambliss Memphis, TN Laura Chaney England Paul Cheatham Russellville Mark Churchill Los Angeles, CA Peggy Clay Perryville Jim Clement Oklahoma City, OK Freshmen 169 i RR 170 People Santa’s neighbors Freshmen Carla Clements Marion, OH Glenda Clifton Prescott Sonja Clinesmith Hartman Larry Coleman New Boston, TX Myra Conaway Mansfield Bill Connie Arkadelphia Jim Constable Matawan, NJ Brenda Cook Camden Elizabeth Cooper North Little Rock Cary Cox Pine Bluff Caroline Craig El Dorado Joy Crain Wynne Diane Crangle Hot Springs Joyce Crawford Los Teques, Venezuela Byrl Criswell Van Buren Lora Croft Benton Cathy Crosskno Blytheville Kerri Culpepper New Boston, TX Janna Dace Heber Springs Nancy Davis Schenectady, NY : Connie Day Texarkana Monte Dewbre North Little Rock Carolyn Dillard Little Rock Mark Dopson Russellville By Rita Sutterfield o most of us, the North Pole is an imaginary winter-wonderland where Santa Claus and all of his elves live and work. But to freshmen Brenda Ritchie and Lynda Reynolds, North Pole, Alaska is home. For Brenda, North Pole has been home for seven years, and Lynda has called it home for ten years. Bo th girls’ parents are retired mili- tary personnel, and they decided to make this area home, having an Air Force base near North Pole. “No one believes me when I tell them where I’m from,” commented Brenda. “I especially get a kick out of it when they ask if I live in an igloo. I seriously answer, “Yeah. Our igloos stay nice and firm in the winter, but it’s kind of messy in the summer.” Located 13 miles south of Fairbanks, Alaska, North Pole is somewhat of a tourist attraction because of one jolly old man who lives there. Santa Claus. Santa, with his wife and daughter, Merr Christmas, live in the second story of Sant Claus House, the main drawing card for th town. Lynda’s home is next door to Santa’ house, and last summer, Brenda worked a one of Santa’s elves in this store filled wit] toys and holiday ornaments. She warne: that you better be good because he reall does know! In addition to being Santa’s home, Nort] Pole is also the home of the North Americai) dogsled racing champion. Generally, dog sleds are no longer used for transportation i Alaska, but dogsled racing is a very popula sport there. | Arkadelphia may not offer anything a} unusual as Santa Claus’ House, but lik’ North Pole, it does have some things on) can’t find anywhere else. Namely, Ouachit Baptist University. Both Brenda and Lynda had wanted to gv to a Baptist school, and since Lynda had rela | tives in the central Arkansas area, she in|) ! quired about OBU. Tina Tolliver Phillips, a1} mg Hal I low (ol OBU admissions counselor, began corre- sponding with both girls, sending letters with pictures of the campus. “The school seemed to take a personal in- terestin us,”’ Lynda said. “We felt like people and not just numbers.” But Brenda had never been to Arkansas, much less visited “The Wonderful World of Ouachita,” and the change was quite a shock to her system — especially the change in the temperature. Summer temperatures in the North Pole are in the pleasant 60’s, while winter temper- atures average a chilly 10 to 40 degrees be- low. “The heat is about to suffocate us!’’ Brenda exclaimed. “I feel like I can’t get any air.”’ While the warm temperatures may not be very welcoming to these Alaskans, the warmth of the OBU students and faculty is. “The people are what make the school,” FOR MOST OF US, the North Pole is an imaginary commented Brenda. “Even though we’re place. But, for freshmen Brenda Ritchie and ‘alien’, we are accepted here, and we really Lynda Reynolds, Santa’s winter wonderland is like it!” oe Elizabeth Doyle Manaus, Brazil |} Shelley Eckerd Mililani, HI | § Teri Ellis Independence, MO Christopher English Searcy Russell Eudy Hot Springs Toni Evans Pine Bluff Julia Ferell Warren Jennifer Fikes Benton Lori Fitzgerald Sheridan Sandra Flowers North Little Rock ’ ' | Cindy Farnam Russellville | | | Stella Ford Paron Dewayne Franklin Sunset, TX | Rhonda Fuller Del City, OK Kelly Garcia Douglas, AZ | Cindy Garner Asuncion, Paraguay | Gloria Garner Little Rock Shelly Garner Hot Springs Greg Gideon Texarkana, AR Randy Glidewell Forrest City Gary Glover North Little Rock Phil Glover Pine Bluff Robert Giannetta Sao Paulo, Brazil Freshmen 171 172 People By Sue Walbridge his year’s freshmen class not only surprised everybody with their en- thusiasm during homecoming and Tiger Tunes; but they amazed upperclass- men with their interest in drama. It proved to be a fresh start for a depart- ment which had lost seniors Carl Utley, Kath- leen Rainwater and Vic Simpson last spring. According to department head Dennis Holt, “The freshmen coming into Verser now are much more in the know than the ones we used to have.” He continued, “I think they’re as good as some of the upperclassmen at other schools, and the good thing about freshmen participation is it spreads.” Those who stepped into Verser Theatre for the first time this fall were Lisa Stevens, Jo Patterson, Christopher English, and others who would later walk into tryouts and come Freshmen Cindy Gilmore Murfreesboro Gina Godfrey Booneville Johnny Gosser North Little Rock Scarlet Grant Dallas, TX Jane Gray Cabot Bruce Green Tulsa, OK ReNata Greene North Little Rock Tracey Griffith Delight John Guerra Benton Dana Hall Van Buren Laura Hampton Nairobi, Kenya Cindi Hanvey Benton Gerald Harkins Taegu, Korea Terry Harris West Memphis Donna Hartsfield Searcy Kim Harwell Pine Bluff Mark Hawkings Texarkana, TX Gary Helms Arkadelphia Liz Hendrix Horatio Melanie Hettinga Bardnnelle Mark Hicks Greenwood Peggy Hicks Little Rock John Hill Texarkana Karen Hill Searcy Freshmen in the spotlight away with parts from ‘The Interlopers,”’ “Harvey,” “The Unwicked Witch,” and “Our Town.” “T was surprised to get my part in “The Interlopers,’”’ said English, ““because it was my first semester and I didn’t have much experience.” English did more than act in the plays, he designed the sets, helped construct them, painted two paintings for “Harvey,” and aided sophomore Jill Walker with the setting of the lights. “I think a person should get into all the aspects of theatre,” English explained, ‘’so he can learn to appreciate the other guy.” And English jumped in with all the energy he could stir doing everything he could. “Chris and Jo (Patterson) have an overall view of what theater is,” said Holt, ‘’and that brings out the best in acting.” Jo Patterson helped design costumes, spent hours putting them together, anc worked on set construction. She made he debut as the maid in “Harvey” and was quit«| ! pleased with college acting. “T first got into drama in high school,” saic Patterson, “‘and I was starstruck — I wantec||! the fame and fortune, but when I came tc i! Ouachita I got more interested in what wen on backstage.” She also became interested in directins and asked if she could be assistant directo for the second fall play, and together with Bil Ballard (director), and Dora Yoder (Hous |)!' Manager), she guided and coached the 1:) actors step by step into opening night. “The first thing we did,” she said, ‘was tc read through the play, then we went throug}}) ‘ blocking and the next step was for me tc}! begin prompting the actors.” ih Another freshman that surprised Ouachi tonians was Lisa Stevens, in ‘Harvey.’ ) ‘When I saw her at tryouts, I thought, ‘Man, she’s good,’ ” said drama and speech teach- or, Bill Ballard, ‘and I decided she would be z00d for the part of Veta.” Stevens was very excited about her role ind about OBU drama. “I was very excited to zet the role of Veta. I’ve always enjoyed play- ng middle aged and older women.” She con- inued, “College drama is exactly what I jreamed it would be, the freedom to inter- oret characters is fantastic.” The “Unwicked Witch” opened up an- | other semester of plays, and another chance or freshmen to get involved. Christopher inglish and Jo Patterson were back again working diligently beside their upperclass- nen crew members, as was Dora Yoder. Yoder liked children’s plays, and acted ina ‘ew of them in high school. Besides her work ijn “The Unwicked Witch,”’ she was house nanager for “Harvey,” participated in “Our Town” and made her first college perfor- mance in ‘The Interlopers’’. Yoder described getting into OBU drama this way, ‘’At first I was scared,” she said, “not really of Mr. Holt or the audience, or my part, but of the others in the play. They were total strangers. Would I ever fit in?” But she did “fit in’’ as she began to make Verser what so many other students have made it — a second home. For 20 or more freshmen it became a place to laugh, relax, work and learn. Learn about acting, stage- craft, makeup, design and getting along. And for the drama department these people became the actors that Holt and Ballard had been hoping for. A FRESHMAN from Canada, Dora Yoder made her Verser debut in “The Interlopers.” Diane Hoag Russellville Liz Hobson Pine Bluff Suzanne Hodge Hot Springs Lori Hoggard England Paula Holland Little Rock Scott Holland Milton, IN Robin Hope St. Louis, MO Michelle Howard Little Rock Tiffin Hubbard Houston, MO Tom Hubby Cabot Rob Huddlesgon Forrest City Twyla Hughes Glenwood Mary Humphreys Hot Springs Beth Hunt Smackover Kellie Jackson Searcy Shannon James Texarkana, TX Lisa Jones Cabot Terry Jones Benton Tino Jones Pine Bluff Mike Keen Crossett Vicki Keith Little Rock Karla Kelley El Dorado Selena Kesner Greenwood Sarah Keyton Arkadelphia Freshmen 173 ‘ | Freshmen Larry Killian Forrest City Retha Kilmer Malvern Jeff Kinney Del City, OK Ellen Kirk Benton JoAnn Kirk Bismarck Bert Lace Germantown, TN Beth Laney Carrollton, TX Don Larsen Helena, MT Ruthie Latham Forrest City Arnie Lawson Arkadelphia Joe Layton West Memphis Todd Lee Hazen Diane Lester Little Rock Chuck Lewis Crossett Hua Kee Lim Singapore Elizabeth Lindsey Forrest City Sonia Lindstrom Los Teques, Venezuela Sissy Lloyd Fordyce Jane Long Batesville Lisa Mabrey Searcy Lisa Mong Jacksonville Sandra Maroon Murfreesboro Jay Martin Cabot Mark Mason Bedford, MS Portia Massey Hot Springs Marsha May El Dorado Robin McAlister Pine Bluff Penny McClard Bismarck Detri McClellan Warren Lisa McCoy Pine Bluff Mary McDaniel St. Louis, MO John McGee Mableville Lisa McKuin Morrilton Beverly McQuire Prescott Lori McKenzie Pine Bluff Paula McKinley Benton Carrie McKinney Liberty, MO Robbie Meador Fordyce Nancy Mees Irving, TX Rebecca Meggs Hermitage Allen Miser Del City, OK Karen Miser Del City, OK 174 People Joe Don Reed Monticello Janine Reeves North Little Rock ‘Lynda Reynolds North Pole, AK Jon Rice Caracas, Venezuela Susan Mitchell Fort Smith Thorp Mitchell Fort Worth, TX Lisa Moore Carrollton, TX Mike Moore Little Rock Mona Moore Success John Montgomery Russellville Tricie Montgomery Newport Donald Moore Jacksonville Stephanie Moore Camden Lisa Morton Little Rock David Mosley Camden Joy Moses Pretoria, South Africa Nancy Moseley Fordyce Jeani Neal Douglas, AZ Lacy Newman Smackover Jay Nicholson Searcy Tommy Nix Kingsland | Harley Northup Okahumpka, FL | Renee Oakes Sheridan Kathy Olive Hot Springs Barbara Patterson Texarkana, TX Kelly Patterson Cabot Amy Payne Marion Darlene Phillips Prescott Susan Pile Nashville Melanie Pilote Prairie Grove David Popel Little Rock Benji Post Smackover Mitch Powell Little Rock James Preuett Pass Christian, MS Pam Randolph Pine Bluff Marcia Ramirez Arkadelphia Barry Raper Benton | Rennee Ray Cabot | Pam Raymen(Little Rock | Ruth Reaves Pine Bluff ) Freshmen 175 176 People Curtis Ritchie Benton Denise Rogers Camden Nathan Rose Paragould Debbie Rowe Texarkana, TX James Rowe Royal Beth Ryburn Benton Kristie Sandusky North Little Rock Angela Scott Little Rock Billy Joe Scott Newport Kim Shepherd Dallas, TX Curtis Short North Little Rock Brian Shuffield Arkadelphia Sandi Sloat Fort Smith Leslie Smith Dallas, TX Pam Smith El Dorado Karen Spencer El Dorado Mike Spradlin Little Rock Al Standford Memphis, TN Cammie Stephens Concord Karen Stweart Ozan Melanie Stitz Malvern Michelle Sullivan Camden Gayle Sumnat Pine Bluff Beth Sumpter Marked Tree Renee Swafford Little Rock Steve Swedenburg Taipei, Taiwan Andy Teddar Searcy Sandra Theiring Little Rock Blair Thomas Houston, TX Teresa Thomas El Dorado Kathy Thornton Malvern Karen Tollett North Little Rock : Terri Tollett Springdale Gene Trantham Arkadelphia Mike Treadway North Little Rock Dorothy Trigg Arkadelphia Freshmen Judy Riley West Helena Brenda Ritchie North Pole, AK Beverly Triplett Sheridan Deloras Triplett Sheridan Pam Tucker Blytheville Tracy Tugwell Fayetteville Martha Turner Pine Bluff Scott Turner Harrison Elaine Urrey Fort Worth, TX Lyn Vance El Dorado Cheri Vining Little Rock Tammy Wagnon E] Dorado Judy Waight Sherwood Lyndra Wakeland Westlake, OH Leellen Warner Little Rock Nancy Watson Fordyce Phillip Watts Booneville Brain Watson New Orleans, LA Teresa Weaver Benton Dena White Nashville Charles Whitlow Fort Smith Kathy Whitman Cabot Marla Whitworth Sheridan Sharla Whitworth Sheridan Suzanne Wikman Fort Smith Chris Wilbourn Little Rock David Wilcox Conway Sandra Wiley Arkadelphia Kevin Williams Ashflat Stacy Williams Sparkman Michael Willis Delight David Wilson Corning Ross Wilson El Dorado Melissa Jane Woodall Hot Springs Terrie Wooldridge Bryant Tim Wooldridge Bryant Barbi Wright El Dorado Mark Yarbrough El Dorado Dora Yoder British Columbia, Canada Nathan Zimmerman Del City, OK Freshmen 177 BAG WIE IY Faye Atkins Sec. for Administration Robert Atkins Business Bill Allen Data Processing Coordinator David Anderson Spanish Linda Anderson Baptist Student Union Eddie Ary Business Phyllis Ary Sec. to Academic Affairs Tom Auffenberg History Shelby Avery Librarian Jean Baker Bookstore Bill Ballard Speech and Drama Ted Barnes Art Van Barrett Physical Education Hal Bass Political Science Michael Beatty Philosophy Jesse Benson Physical Education Betty Berry Art Jim Berryman Religion and Philosophy Evalyn Bettis Student Center Secretary Larry Bone Development Office Shirley Bradshaw Data Processing Marilyn Bray Registrar Secretary Chip Broadbent Graduate Assistant Martha Burleson Conger Dorm Mom 178 People Profs are people too Ss we sat in our small comfortable classrooms here at Ouachita, we didn’t realize that all across our country universities were full to the rim with students out numbering teachers close to three hundred to one. At the first of the semester students at OBU entered classes having confidence that by the end of the semester the teacher would actually know their name and not just the identification number. Ouachita was the ideal place to help this dream come true. A small college where we were really students and not numbers. The idea of going to a big university was hard for most of us to imagine. At the Uni- versity of Alabama seven hundred students filed into an auditorium each day for some classes. It would seem hard to listen to a teacher who was fifty feet away. At the Uni- versity of Tulsa one psychology class housed hundreds of students and role is called by I.D. numbers when the teacher felt like tak- ing time to see who had showed up and whc! hadn’t come to class. On the other hand a). our small school the largest class was abou! forty. Our English classes were divided intc small numbers where the teacher could really) get to know each student personally. Ou} psychology classes numbered thirty at the) | most and Dr. Locke and ‘Prof Quick” coulc! actually take the time they need to analyz«) the class. | “I feel that most teachers are generally con | cerned for students here as opposed to thi University of California at Los Angele | where I visited. There you come and go a. you please,”’ stated Larry Romack. Johnny Stark commented, ‘“At UALR yor! can just walk into the class, light up you’ | cigarette, and eat and drink anything whil’ © the teacher lectures. Although they are ver liberal, they really don’t care what is happen) ing. ‘a Brny continued, “It is a lot different d ‘here, the teachers do really take the time to Pout get to know you but at UALR they get to the ‘N) point and get the class over with.” a Ouachita had faculty members that cared. For instance, in the Music Department, Mrs. the Mary Shambarger, Dr. Paul Hammond, and val Dr. Charles Wright took time to direct a com- ‘28 bined group consisting of the Ouachitones, The Singing Men, and The Ouachita Singers. ‘“M This group was called the Centennial Sing- thé ers. These faculty members took time to tour all over Arkansas with this group raising 4 money for Ouachita’s Centennial celebra- tion. In the English department, not only being 0th Dean of Women, but Dean Nino Flagg had ‘tl one class. ‘ty “T feel that Dean Flagg really takes the time = a0 teaching us English,” stated freshman Lisa McCoy. One student of Betty McCommas said that he really enjoyed her class. She gave a very good insight into the English language. Ouachita faculty also paralleled to other schools. All teachers were the same or dif- ferent in the same areas. Across the ravine at Henderson there were the nice teachers and the rough ones just like here. There were those at Henderson who didn’t pay attention to who showed up just as there were some professors here who didn’t seem to care. Although some didn’t care, the majority did and we have great teachers that want us to be people and they teach us the values of friendships as well as the values of an educa- tion. Kathy Burns Speech P athology | Debbie Castleberry Business Office Charles Chambliss Education Pat Chambliss English Dewey Chapel Dean of Graduate School Dorothy Chapel Library Media Clifford Clements Military Science Pauline Cooper Administrative Secretary Agnes Coppenger Placement Director Raymond Coppenger Manager of Post Office Evelyn Cowart Bookstore Virginia Danner Placement Office Bob Derryberry Speech B. Aldon Dixon Dean of Students William D. Downs, Jr. Director of Public Relations David Easley Physical Education Bobbie Easter Bookstore Kathy Easter Development Office Mabel Epperson Secretary to Military Science Jack Estes French Wayne Everett Chemistry Neno Flagg Dean of Women Ralph Ford Education Norman Foster Athletic Dept. Secretary Faculty 179 FACULTY Randy Garner Admissions Counseling Elmer Goble Director of Religious Activities Glenn Good Physics Rozelle Goodson Financial Aid Ray Granade History Bob Gravett Physical Education Tom Greer Religion, Philosophy, English Raouf Halaby English Carl Ray Hall Resident Missionary Jeanne Hamilton Secretary to Maintenance Jim Hamilton Physical Education Paul Hammond Music Ann Hansard Assistant to the Registrar Dvyne Hansen University Nurse Gretchen Hargis Graduate Assistant Bill Harkrider Director of Maintenance Dorothy Harkrider Librarian Donald Harrington Military Science 180 People To remain ridiculo f all the musical groups on the cam- pus of Ouachita Baptist University, the faculty quartet stood out — some say like a star, others said like a sore thumb. Dr. Raymond Coppenger, postmaster and retired professor of philosophy and religion, was the bass. The baritone was Dr. Thurman Watson, professor of education. Dr. Herman Sanford, professor of English, was the lead singer. Supplying the first tenor voice was Dr. Paul Root, formerly the director of ATAC and presently the director of the Foster Grandparent’s Program. How did the faculty quartet originate? The best way to answer that is to listen to Cop- penger during one of the quartet’s many routines. “It was back in the good old days, as I recall. All students were well behaved and respectful of their professors. All churches were well pleased with the} training of their young pastors; revivals were ||: always held over for the second week .. . and it rained every Friday night. The occasion was a faculty variety show. ||’ Christmas was approaching and the quartet}|’ was invited ... ordered, actually, to sing . The only song we had ever sung was for the lunch hour of the grave decorating and cake walk at the Prince graveyard in Bald Knob on Memorial Day. We decided to compromise rather than try to learn a complete Christmas song. With our students in disbelief, our colleagues gig- gling, and our President studying our con- tracts, we sang: ‘Deck the Hall.’ ” | “Deck the Halls’ since that ats al show in 1965. the Were tepertoire through the years. They report- edly sang “Deck the Halls’ to two other Sunes when an encore became necessary. Other faculty quartet standards included “The Old Ark’s a Movein’,’”” one verse of ‘Mood Indigo,” “The Little Brown School in the Vale,” an obscure verse of ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and their biggest hit, ind)’The Perfect Country Song.” The idea for the latter came from a hit song by David Allan Coe. After polishing the lyrics the quartet made it “perfect” by, of course, singing it to the tune of “Precious -- Memories.” The faculty quartet sang at several Oua- chita banquets and made occasional appear- s}ances outside of Ouachita. At each banquet Root wrote lyrics for the particular audience and always found a place for “Deck the Halls.” For a banquet honoring the development us is only goal office, the quartet performed what they termed, “The Perfect Development Song.” As most of the audience guessed, it was sung to the tune of ‘Precious Memories.” “Precious memories of our public as they start to form a mob. Students crying, ATAC’s dying, our first tenor needs a job. “In the reading of our history we have found a better way. As we ponder, hope grows fonder; get us in a will today.” The fun didn’t lie in the lyrics alone. The fine blend of the quartet was sometimes overlooked, but, according to Root, it was the key to their success. ‘The singing is the key,” said Root. “If we sing badly, it won’t go over no matter what the lyrics are.” Root said the faculty quartet had only one goal and that was to remain ridiculous. He added, “I believe we’ve made it.” Joyce Helms Sec. to Dean of Students Ltc. Doyle L. Herndon Military Science Mary Holiman Business Office Dennis Holt Drama W. Maurice Hurley Psychology Joe Jeffers Chemistry and Biology Harold Johnson Director of Financial Aid and Admissions Counseling Kathryn Jones Math George Keck Music | Ouida Keck Music | Walt Kehoe Director of Food Services | Jonathan Kelley Office Administration | Jean Ketzscher West Dorm Mom Mel Klinkner Asst. Business Manager Marvin Lawson Music Eddith Lewis O. C. Bailey Dorm Mom John Lippencott Military Science Ken Locke Director of Counseling Service Faculty 181 Ithough a Baptist university, most} students did not decide to attend}! Ouachita as a result of divine reve lation. Many probably had other! e schools to choose from. And all had ques- p tions to be answered; “What do I do to ap- ail ply?”, “Who will my roommate be?”, ‘Are |! the students nice?”, “Are the dorms clean?”, and so on. The people responsible for answering these and other questions were found in a}! small office in Mitchell Hall. They had to}! WO ld were trips to make, tours to conduct, anx- [ ieties to relieve, and parents to please. The office in Mitchell might have been more appropriately called ‘“headquarters.” |! During the fall, especially, counselors were FACULTY Wilma MaddoxBusiness Office Francis McBeth Music and Resident Composer Clark McCarty Chemistry and Physics Clarice McClard Sec. to Education Betty McCommas English Betty McGee Business Linda McKinney Business Office Larry McNeese Military Science Tony Merriweather Military Science Joy Miller Financial Aid Richard Mills Sociology W. C. Mims Education Carolyn Moffatt Physical Education Joyce Morehead Home Economics Gilbert Morris English Bobby Morten Admissions Counseling Tom Murphree Physical Education Tamara Nichols History 182 People = high school students and other prospects of the “World of Ouachita.’ They travelled in all the neighboring states and had contacts as 4) far away as Florida and Hawaii. As many as | 225-250 schools were visited. Churches often called for counselors to come and talk with their young people. In the spring, efforts were turned toward following up those prospects found in the fall. This meant identifying those people in- terested in Ouachita, and those that Oua- chita was interested in. These students were invited to campus as guests of the university to get a first-hand look at Ouachita. Lyn Peeples, a 1980 graduate and an admissions counselor, said, ‘“Ouachita more or less sells itself.’’ So, often there could be seen a coun- | selor with a prospect and his family conduct- ing a tour of the campus. But recruiting and counseling were not the only functions of the Admissions Office. They were responsible for awarding Achievement Scholarships and for making recommendations to the president for Presi- dential Scholarships. Every summer the university sponsored one or two Contact Teams which travelled across the state leading revivals and minis- tering in youth camps and rallies. These teams worked out of the Admissions Office. They were able to help in informing people of Ouachita and in finding people already interested in the school. Not everyone who attended Ouachita came as a direct result of the work done in the Admissions Office either. But without the counselors many people would have never heard of the “Wonderful World of Ouachita” and those questions which plagued all new college students would have never been an- swered. Alex Nisbet Chemistry Randall O’Brien Religion Janet Peebles Switchboard Operator Lyn Peeples Admissions Counseling Gene Petty Religion Virginiz Queen Music | Jane Quick English | Randolph Quick Sociology | Henry Raburn Military Science Tonda Ratteree Graduate Assistant Marcella Rauch Librarian Jean Raybon Librarian Dora Rich Data Processing Helen Roark Secretary to the President Michael Roberts Accounting Faculty 183 Carol Roper Dir. of Ouachita Student Foundation and Admissions Counselor Autumn Ruckman‘Sec. to Academic Affairs Bobby Russell Military Science B. W. Sanders Business C. K. Sandifer Biology John Savage Printing Department Frances Scott Music Jake Shambarger Education Mary Shambarger Music David Sharp Graduate Assistant Lewis Shepherd Graduate Assistant Debbie Shirron Graduate Assistant Donna Sisson Bookstore Mac Sisson Sports Information Director and Asst. ’ Public Relations Dir. Everett Slavens History — John Small Upward Bound and Education Marianne Smith Cone Bottoms Dorm Mom Robert W. Stagg Religion 184 People First hand o discover the customs of the Japanese people, James Edward “Bim” Allison of Siloam Springs spent nine months in Fukuoka, Ja- pan, as part of the exchange program be- tween Ouachita and Seinan Gakuin Univer- sity in Fukuoka. “The biggest reason I wanted to go to Japan was to experience living in a different country,” said Allison. ‘I wanted to see ev- erything first hand — for the interest and the fun of it.” Another reason Allison chose to spend nine months far away was to see if he could handle the changes in the customs, in reli- gion and in education. Handling the changes between the United States and Japan meant living in an in- ternational dorm in Fukuoka not even lo- cated on the campus of the university. “The first seven months I lived in the dorm FACULTY Cathryn Rogers Flippen-Perrin Dorm Mom Ernie Romero Asst. Dir. of Student Activities run privately where Japanese, Americans and Taiwanese all lived together,”’ he said. “We had one bath in the evenings. That took getting used to!” The dorm cafeteria served Japanese and American food two times a day for breakfast and dinner. Allison had to eat Japanese food exclusively when he moved in with the Kiriake family for two months. “T missed the American food a little but I a loved seeing the Japanese way of life first hand,” said Allison. ““The home was more traditional than the dorm because we slept ills on mats and always took off our shoes when {hi entering.” The family consisted of a 96-year-old |r! grandmother, father, mother and two sons, one in college and the other in junior high. “In Japan, the father is rarely home during the week. He leaves early and returns late. But it isn’t a problem because it is the ‘ac- MW} 2pted’ thing to do,” said Allison. | Allison was also able to adventure out of ne city to see a different culture. In the | vinter, he and a friend travelled into the }nowy countryside on thin and steep roads ist to see the most beautiful scenery he had |ver seen and to become the first foreigner }hose people had ever seen. | “Even though you could find secluded ‘|| pots like that,” he said, “you would still )}ind a Coke sign wherever you went.” ‘| But adjusting to the changes in religion, Allison soon learned that he would not find | christians wherever he went. He said about ne per cent of the Japanese students were |christians but they often studied Chris- ianity for intellectual reasons. “Tt was easy for me to be a Christian be- ause I wasn’t looked down on at all,” said ) Allison. “Most of the students were non- ‘| Christians and they didn’t usually believe lexperience any specific religion.” Seinan Gakuin University was f ounded by a Christian missionary and most of the teachers were Christians, according to Alli- son. The exchange students were in their own separate division, and all their classes were taught in English by American and Japanese professors. To earn money and to learn more about Japan, Allison tutored Japanese students so they could learn to speak better English. Allison and two other OBU students were the fifth group to study at Seinan Gaukin. Donna Catlett and Carol Green were also chosen for the 1979-81 exchange program. The students who studied during the 1980-81 academic year were Julie Petty from Arkadelphia, and Suzette Rainey of Harri- son. Nancy Summar Development Office Katherine Sumerlin Librarian Cecil Sutley Religion Frank Taylor Registrar Michael Thompson olitical Science William Trantham Dean of the School of Music Emma Jean Turner Business Andy Verrett Data Processing Bill Vining Athletic Director Weldon Vogt Psychology and Counselor Ruth Ann Wade Home Economics iy. Thurman Watson Education i Andy Westmoreland Director of Student Activities ii Bill Williams Asst. to Academic Affairs if Norma Williams Secretary to Education Mayette Wilson Admissions Counseling Vester Wolber Religion D. Charles Wright Music Margaret Wright Accounting Tona Wright Physical Education Mary Zenkovich Sec. to Student Aids Faculty 185 amy x t wasn’t the style of sports at Ouachita that separated us from the crowd. It was more of the style in which we played them. Whether it was the football players who stuck it out in a los- ing season to beat Henderson, or the unsupported soccer players who represented us with one of the best records in the state, OBU athletes had a style and class that was the envy of other schools. And our style didn’t die when the major sports ended. We dominated the AIC, helping to bring home the _ All-Sports Trophy for the third straight year. And behind the varsity scene stood the unsung heroes of in- tramural play whose _ style thrived upon competition. So whether the sport was var- sity, intramural, or just for fun, it didn’t take long for a spectator to see that sports at Ouachita was in style. THE RHYTHMIC BEAT of the heart and feet paced the cross-country team to second place. THE CELEBRATION began minutes before the game was over. OBU fi- nally defeated the ravine rival Red- dies. ONE WEEK GOOD and the next one bad kept Coac h Buddy Benson won- dering what would happen next. Sports Contents Spring Sports 188—197 Swimming 198—-199 Soccer 200-201 Football 202-211 Intramurals 212—215 People Sports 216-219 Men’s Basketball 220—227 Women’s Athletics 228—231 Sports Magazine 232-239 Sports 187 188 Sports As most students sizzled on the beach, spring athletes were sweating out the season A silent cheer By Tim Wooldridge ibernation was finally over. Students came out of their hiding places to swarm the campus and beach, to throw frisbees or just to feel a warm breath of air. Life’s beat was at an ex- cellerated pace as the students were infected with the epidemic known as “spring fever.’’ What a feeling it was to be free and easy going, with few responsibili- ties. But, just around every corner were a few elite indi- viduals whose responsibilities began with spring. No practices could be missed, and the warm air other students enjoyed, made these athletes sweat with exhaustion. Their hours in the sun were used for practice as they prepared to meet the other AIC teams. Time after time the teams played. And time after time the teams won. Yet, when the last run was scored, the final volley made, or the last event won, no crowds could be heard cheering. Instead, the players themselves applauded their teammates for their ef- forts. Why were there no cheers? It wasn’t that the teams were not successful. They were. For years, OBU’s spring sports have been one of the best, and last year’s was no exception. None of the teams finished lower than third in the AIC league. It wasn’t that the teams didn’t work hard. They did. They worked very hard. Day after day the tennis team sweated for hours in preparation for matches. Weak muscles ached after sprinting on the track, and rounds on the golf course. A PROVEN WINNER with a rich tradition, the OBU baseball team finished third in the AIC. Games in the fall enabled starters like Billy Land to improve their skills. MIKE McGOUGH WATCHES his shot closely after driving the ball off the tee. Mike fired a 76 in a tournament held at the DeGray course during the fall. The crowds gathered in the fall, because nights and weekends were convenient to sports fans. But, to interrupt a sunny afternoon during swims at the lake, lifestyle modules, or even work, did not always appeal to the majority. So, while the spring athletes were striving through heavy competitions, supporters set back and gave a silent cheer for an all-out effort. LONG HOURS OF DISTANT RUNNING paid off for Henry Harrell as he won the 800 meter run in the AIC track and field championships. OBU was tied for the All-Sports trophy before the meet, but the Tigers domination brought the trophy to its rightful home. THE ONLY OBU PLAYER named to the All-AIC tennis team was Gus Palafox. The consistent playing of the team earned OBU nine points toward the All-Sports trophy. Spring Sports 189 a I ——————— Sj A silent cheer Cont. A hit and run season fter the 1979 baseball season, most of the AIC teams picked OBU to capture the 1980 season. The OBU team featured ten returning seniors, a good pitching staff, and a power-hitting line up, considered to be their biggest asset. The team played good, but even with all the odds on its side, they experienced problems and failed to live up to expectations. The team finished third, falling behind UCA, who finished first and SAU who finished second. With eight wins and six losses in conference play, OBU headed to the District 17 of the NAIA tourna- ment. And, in what Coach Barrett called the season’s finest win for his team, the OBU Tigers defeated John Brown University in the first round of play, 7-6. The win was a moral booster in that JBU was ranked twelfth in the nation and was top-seeded in the tour- nament. The next round for OBU was against UCA. The Bears played a better game cutting down the Tigers 5-2. It was time for OBU and JBU to tangle again. The Tiger bats were explosive, but so were John Brown's, and in the high-scoring contest JBU won 26-16, thus finishing the Tig er season. The year ended with various individual honors. Four OBU players were selected honorable mention on the NAIA District 17 Honor team. They were Darry Marshall, Mike Osborne, Britt Marley and Marty Sar- tin. Two players made the All-AIC team. They were Jerry Turner and Britt Marley. Two players were also selected honorable mention to the All-AIC team. Those players were Steve Brown and Mike Osborne. As the talent loaded squad finished its season, Coach Barrett looked to this year’s team with op- timism. There were only two returning seniors and the other players had not had good game experience. Coach Barrett, though, felt this may contribute to his team. Early this fall Coach Barrett said, ‘Last year our team was expected to be the best. The pressure was on us. But this year the pressure isn’t here. I enjoy work- ing with the players because they have good attitudes and they work hard.” Coach Barrett summed up his team by saying, “They’re just a good bunch of guys.” Coach Barrett felt pitching would be the Tigers weakness this spring, but looked forward to the sea- son with a goal of being in the top three of the AIC. BEN BRIGHTWELL, A SOPHOMORE TRANSEER, cuts at the oncoming ball during a fall game between the team and alumni team members. 190 Spring Sports FRESHMEN JOHN KLINGENSMITH, as well as the other Ouachita pitchers, faced tough competition in the AIC schools. Here, Klingensmith delivers his pitch in a fall game. MEMBERS OF THE BASEBALL TEAM ARE, Front row: Billy Land, Tony Singer, Doug Meadows, Tommy Smith, Marty Sartin, Britt Marley. Second row: Randy Arnold, Danny Brasher, Jerry Turner, Kevin Frazier, Bill Smith, Mike Robinson, Darry Marshall, Darrell Brown, Coach Boscow Selchow. Third row: Coach Ernie Romero, Kenny Lindsey, Steve Brown, Mike Osborne, Steve Hartley, Mike Watts, Dickey Maas, Tracy Harris, Jimmy Ivers, Charlie Holt, Coach Van Barrett. CONCENTRATION IS THE KEY as Billy Land, a junior starter from North Little Rock, keeps a sharp eye on the oncoming ball. Baseball 191 Courting o most, last year’s men’s tennis team would have been labeled as a rebuilding year. They had lost four of its top players from a championship team and seemed young and inexperienced. They were also in a transition period of a new head coach. Most teams under these cir- cumstances would have settled for just a good show- ing, but not Ouachita. The team pulled together and accomplished what they believed could be done at the first of the year; play consistent and win. In the four previous years, the men’s tennis team had lost to an AIC school, compiling four straight conference championships. Last year’s team picked up where the other left off by defeating the AIC schools early in the season. The team was gaining experience and at the same time shooting for a fifth championship title. The momentum was jolted, though, when Southern Arkansas University handed OBU its first AIC loss in five years. Although the title eluded them, the team kept their consistency to defea t the remaining AIC teams and capture second place. With a 7-1 conference record the team headed into the NAIA District 17 tournament. A good showing again by the team enabled OBU to take third in the district. First year coach Don Littles explained the team’s consistency by stating that ‘‘the team was not over- powering, but had quality players from top to bot- tom.” Individual honors climaxed the season. Gus Palafox was named to the All-AIC team, and Bernado Fernan- dez was named honorable mention. The women’s tennis team could have also been labeled as a consistent team. In the nine years that Miss Tona Wright has been coach, the women’s tennis team had never finished lower than fourth in the ten team Arkansas Women’s Intercollegiate Sports Asso- ciation. And, in keeping the consistency, the team finished fourth behind UALR, ASU; and SAU. LAURIE LUNA, A JUNIOR from Hawaii, volleys during a practice in the spring. Laurie had competed on the team since she was a freshman. 192 Spring Sports A silent cheer cm Victorie Coach Wright credited last year’s performance to experience and depth. The team returned its four top seeds of Landra Bell, Vaughn Clary, Jo Stinnett, and Laurie Luna. In addition to the returning members, the team added some talented freshmen women. Coach Wright was pleased with her team’s perfor- mance and felt, win or lose, the team would learn something. In comparing her team to others, she complimented her team by calling them “a fine group” and said that “Although tennis is a individual sport, the girls worked at it like a team.’’ Coach Wright said, “I feel that makes the difference.” The team’s showing in the state enabled the team to go to East Texas State University to compete in the regional tournament. This was only the second time in nine years for the team to go. They did not place in the regional tournament, but in the state, Beth Olson and Vaughn Clary combined as the number two dou- bles and captured the state championship. 3 2 ae er ago 4 Zi RT OTE ET a aS THE ONLY SENIOR on the girl’s team, Jo Stinnett keeps her concentration on the ball as she backhands a shot. MEMBERS OF THE TENNIS TEAM ARE: Chris Chance, Keith Chance, Doug Lancaster, Thomas Talbot, Coach Ernie Romero, Dale Tommey, Mark Cushman and Bobby Smith. HOURS OF PRACTICE everyday was needed to keep in competition wi th the AIC schools. Mark Cushman back- hands a deep shot during practice. Tennis 193 194 Spring Sports A silent cheer con The final frame j ast year, Ouachita, as well as the other AIC schools, played their final frame of league bowl- ing, passing along the NAIA’s decision to drop the sport. In their final season, OBU finished second to Hard- ing University. Harding took the lead in the very first round and never relinquished it. The only other school fielding a team was Arkansas Tech., who fin- ished third. Headed by first year coach Jim Thomson, the OBU team was determined to beat Harding in the final round. Competing in Little Rock, the team played its high game of the year defeating Harding and placing two team members on the All-AIC team. Larry Root and Frank Tabler rolled impressive scores to capture sixth and seventh on the team. Coach Thomson was also named AIC Coach of the Year; the first time an OBU bowling coach had received that honor. There were several reasons the NAIA decided to drop bowling as an intercollegiate sport. One reason WHILE DEMONSTRATING his bowling form, Steve Blachford practices picking up spares. Harding won the AIC with 22,674 pinfalls, and OBU took second with 20,718. ROCKY MANTOOTH SHOWS his style of looking the green over before his putt shot. Rocky was named to the All-AIC golf team and had an average score of 76. was the expense. The schools could not afford to field teams, send them to play other schools, and not re- ceive any feedback in money from spectators. In a way to compensate the traveling expense, half of the sea- son’s rounds were played in an awkward way. Each school would bowl on its own lanes and would then report their scores to the other schools. But this caused another problem: trusting the other team. Coach Thomson called this an “extremely unfair way to bowl.” And one had to agree. There were no wit- nesses, and nobody to stop the schools from report- ing higher scores. It is with hope that none of the AIC schools falsified scores, but because of the un- certainty of it, Coach Thomson felt it was a reason the sport was dropped. Bowling at Ouachita will not come to a complete halt, though. A team would still exist but it would not compete in an AIC league. Instead, it would compete independently and would not be sponsored by OBU or the AIC. a Playing up to par n a year of individual honors, the OBU golf team once again played up to par in the AIC. The season marked the first time in four years that the OBU team did not win the AIC, but a second place showing proved OBU was still the dominant team. Individual honors were highlighted by the selec- tion of Reid Allison to the first annual NAIA Academic All-America golf team. Requirements in- cluded atleast a3.00 grade point and demonstration of athletic excellence. A committee of five coaches studied Allison’s qualifications and selected him to be one of the nation’s 13 honorees. Allison was the only Arkansan selected. Other individual honors included Rocky Mantooth and Reid Allison being named to the All-AIC golf team. Also, Ricky Self and Reid Allison were named to the NAIA All-District 17 golf team. These honorees, as well as the other fine OBU golf- ers, showed their talent on the courses around Ar- kansas. OBU won the NAIA District 17 tournament in Benton and headed to Saginaw, MI, for the NAIA National Championship Tournament. After surviv- ing the first two cuts, the team headed home after the third cut, and with a 24th place in the nation. INDIV! MEMBERS OF THE GOLF TEAM ARE Front row: Ricky Self, Andy Self. Back row: Joe Schwarz, Reid Allison, Man- del Brockinton and Rocky Mantooth. CONCENTRATION AND SKILL are needed to make con- sistently good shots. Sophomore Joe Schwarz eyes the green to judge the distance and direction he wants his shot to travel. eo fy UNIVERSITY Bowling and Golf 195 ? 196 Track The goal was to have a championship team and the key was consistency A constant pace lessed with talented runners and good field competitors, OBU continued its role in the AIC track and cross country sports. The 1980 track team continued what it has done for the last four years: dominate. Headed by All-American senior Mark Mosely the team over pow- ered the AIC schools and even held its own against the NCAA Division 1 schools. Consistency was the key. Coach Bob Gravett commented on this consistency by saying “If there is something I do, it is to try to have someone in every event. I’d rather have one good one in each event that three or four in one event. I believe that makes for a better team morale.” In the AIC Track and Field Championship this bal- anced team walked off with the title. The team fin- ished with 174 points, 106 better than the second place team UAM with 68. The high point individual of the meet was Anthony Daniels of OBU who finished with 22¥2 points. In addition to a championship team, OBU had sev- eral individual champions. Seniors Mark Mosley, Alton Kenner, and Billy Lillard all were named All- Americans. Mosely, Kenner, Lillard, Larry McFarlin, Genevle Wright, Holt, Terry Thomas, and Henry Har- rell were all named All-AIC. The 1980-1981 cross country team played a back seat role only to Harding, who has won the cross country competition for ten consecutive years. The Harding team had the first three finishes in the AIC meet before OBU stood in with its star Mark Mosely, to take a fourth place finish. Mosely was the only OBU runner to finish in the top ten, and was the only Tiger to make the 1980 All-AIC cross country team. Although not strong with runners in the top ten, the Tiger placement after those kept OBU nine points ahead of Southern Arkansas University, and finished second in the meet. Individual honors were dominated by Mosely. Mosely’s finish in the AIC meet qualified him for the NAIA Championship Cross Country meet held in Salina, Kansas. Mosely place 52nd among more than 300 competitors. That was the highest finish ever fora Ouachita athelete in a national meet. MEMBERS OF THE TRACK TEAM are, FRONT ROW: Alton Kenner, Wayne Cooper, Larry McFarlin, Henry Har- rell, Gerald Jones, Leonard Campbell, Johnny Williams. SECOND ROW: Tim Zachary, Kirk Lee, Donald Harris, Ronald Harris, Nathaniel Williams, Melvin English, An- thony Daniels. THIRD ROW: Ed Garza, Mike Robinson, Tommy Inman, Roland Carrasco, Mark Moseley, Wilford Holt, Darl McGill. BACK ROW: Bobby Chadwick, Jerry Byrum, Russ Morphis, Brad Swafford, Ricky Cavenport, Billy Lillard, Genevle Wright, Terry Thomas, Brad Scott, Chris McCollum, Steve Hughes, Mrs. Gravett, Coach Bob Gravett. PRACTICING BEFORE THE AIC MEET, Kirk Lee keeps keen concentration on his attempt. Lee finished fourth in the event while Ouachita won the meet. HEADED BY SENIORS MARK MOSELEY and Carl McGill the cross country team finished second in the AIC. Moseley, McGill, and Ed Garza try to keep a pace ahead of the other runners. MEMBERS OF THE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM are FRONT ROW: Vernon Brown, Roland Carrasco, Henry Harrell, Phil Brown, Wayne Cooper. BACK ROW: Coach Bob Gravett, Carl McGill, Tim Zachary, Keith Baker, Ray Brown, Ed Garza, Mark Moseley. Track 197 ALTHOUGH FREESTYLE is one of the team’s strongest points. Jim Ed Stillwell, a junior from Malvern, feels com- fortable on the diving board. In January, he placed second in the meet against Arkansas Tech. LIKE EVERY SPORT, the success of the team depended on every athlete to earn his share of the points in relay, freestyle and diving. One swimmer displays his skill in a backstroke exercise. : 198 Sports By Lance Galloway he Ouachita Baptist University Tiger Sharks placed third in the 18th annual Arkansas Inter- collegiate Conference Swimming Champion- ship. The Sharks set 12 new school records dur- ing the championship meet held Feburary 19-21 at Hendrix College in Conway. Hendrix won the meet as expected with a dominate 654 points. Harding University was second with 286 points. Ouachita had a third place showing of 278 points. “This was our best meet by far,” said Dr. Elmer Goble of his OBU swim team. ‘We set 12 new records in 15 events, that in itself shows you the kind of impr ovement the swimming program is having.” Freshmen Harley Northup, Blair Thomas and Stan Detamore were Ouachita’s leading scorers during the meet. Jim Wright, a junior, swam consistently in his events as he was fourth in points for the Sharks. Larry Locke, another freshman, swam his best time of the season which gave added depth to the swimming team. Northup led the Sharks with 40 points. Northup set records in the 1650 yard freestyle in a time 18:15.2, the 1000 yard freestyle in 11:05.4, the 500 yard freestyle in 5:15.5, and got under the old record in the 200 yard freestyle in 1:57.2 in which Thomas set a new record in at 1:56.3. Northup also collected points in the 100 and 200 yard butterfly. Thomas set the new school record in the 200 yard freestyle and was under the old record’s time in the y SKILL IN ALL AREAS, such as the breaststroke, is neces- sary for building a successful team. Sophomore Bobby Gos- ser won the 200 fly at the upset over Harding University on November 4. Ranking third place in the conference championships and setting school records proved the Tiger Sharks combined talent and skill Adding depth to a season 500 yard freestyle that Northup broke with a time of 5:28.1. Thomas earned more points in the 1650 free- style and the 200 yard I.M. Thomas scored a total of 3812 points for the Tiger Sharks. Detamore was third in scoring for the Sharks with 32¥2 points. The Charlottesville, Virginia swimmer set a new record in the 50 yard freestyle in a time of 22.9 and got under the old record in the 100 yard freestyle. More points were scored by Detamore in the 100 yard and 200 yard breaststroke. Wright scored 32 points and set two new records. Wright broke his own record in the 100 yard breaststroke with a 1:06.3 and also set a record in the 200 yard breaststoke in 2:25.7. Wright went on to score in the 200 yard I.M., the 200 freestyle and the 200 yard butterfly. The three graduating seniors, Brian Hintz, Paul Floyd and Jim Franklin combined for 4142 points. Hintz set a new school record in the 100 yard freestyle with a time of 51.7. Joey Cunningham set a new record in the one meter diving with a score of 266.3. The combined total for the diving was 28 points between Cunningham, Jim Ed Stillwell and Donald Moore. Records were set in the 400 yard relay by the team of Detamore, Thomas, Hintz and Shore in a time of 3:27.0. The 400 yard medlay relay team of Detamore, Wright, Floyd and Northup set a school record of 4:05.2 but the time was disqualified from the team score on a controversial kick by Northup. Thirty points were abolished from the Tiger Sharks score leaving Ouachita in third place by eight points. THE VICTORY OVER ARKANSAS TECH extended the Sharks record to a 5-2 season. Jim Franklin, a junior from Gurdon, placed second in the 1000 freestyle and won the 100 freestyle. Swimming 199 200 Sports To the few who loved the sport it was more than “just a kick in the grass ” By Dan Berry hough soccer was the most popular sport in the world it was not an AIC varsity sport. But the OBU soccer team, state champions in Ar- kansas for the second straight year, was still alive and well in Arkansas in 1980. Soccer did not attract a large crowd, but a faithful one. According to senior Bruce Welch from Fresno, California, ‘It was great to have twenty fans at an away game encouraging us in 36 degree weather.” But moral support was all the school could offer. Soccer club president Dan Berry, senior from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, explained, ‘Since soccer is not an AIC sport, the team cannot receive financial support from the administration. The only support the team does receive is from the student senate, who this year pro- vided $1500. This covered almost all expenses the team had this year. This help is what kept us going.” To find competition the soccer team entered the Central Arkansas Soccer Association, an amateur league. Playing the other six teams twice each was the task the team had to face. The season started out with a friendship game against Arkansas Tech. The season’s leading scorer Larry Redmon, junior from Costa Rica, led the team with two of his 15 goals to a 5-1 victory. The first league game came the following week against Little Rock Air Force Base. The team showed their talent with excellent ball control winning by a score of 6-2. Then came the team’s only loss of the year, to In- ternational Brotherhood. With four starters hurt the OBU team was outplayed by the skill of 16 foreigners. The 3-1 defeat was the first by a margin of more than one goal in four years. But the team kept their heads up and proceeded to win the Octoberfest Tournament in Hot Springs by defeating the local team by a score of 3-1. Player coach Dan Berry initiated the scoring by placing a penalty kick past the Hot Springs goalkeeper. The game was tied at halftime, but Rookie of the Year Robert Gian- netta from Sao Paulo, Brazil, came on to score two goals putting the game out of reach. Homecoming weekend was a homecoming for the soccer team as well. The 1980 team played against a team of OBU soccer alumni. This reunion game ended in a 4-2 victory for the 1980 team. ‘They were good competition,” Larry Redmon remarked, “but we were in better shape. The main thing was getting to see old friends. It was a lot of fun.” In their first encounter with Searcy Steel, Bruce Burnett, sophomore from Belem, Brazil chalked up his only shutout of the semester. After a shaky start, the OBU team played an outstanding second half to over- whelm their friendly opponents. According to Clif- ford Case, sophomore from Little Rock, “It is always fun to play against Searcy because they play gaod, clean soccer. You don’t have to worry about being hurt.” The following week Barry Burnett, Bruce’s brother, led the team by scoring two of the teams’ four goals. Great defensive playing by junior Bob Mills from At- lanta held the North Little Rock Soccer Club to only one goal. Defeating LRAFB a second time was not easy be- | cause they came prepared to win. But they could not hold back Barry Burnett who scored a “hat trick” or three goals. The final score was 4-2 in favor of OBU. After a forfeit by Hendrix College, the rematch against International Brotherhood came. Adverse weather conditions kept both teams from showing their true skill. After 90 minutes of rain and cold the game ended in a 1-1 tie. Sophomore Jim Crawford from Venezuela, scored a last minute shot to save the team from its second defeat. The second meeting between Hot Springs and OBU, ended in a 3-1 victory for OBU due to the excel- lent playing of Grady Spann, sophomore from Recife, Brazil. This left only one more victory for the OBU team to claim the state championship. This game was against Searcy Steel. According to Berry this was the team’s best game of the year. Their teamwork dazzled even the opponents, who were overcome by the team’s powerful offense. Jim Craw- ford led the scoring with five goals, followed by Larry Redmon with four. They were greatly aided by Berry’s seven assists and one goal of his own. Teamwork seemed to be the ramport in the OBU soccer team. They were closely knit by their common interest: the love of soccer. All that happened to the team, whether good or bad, was shared equally by all. Therefore, though the soccer team had only a few faithful followers, it still continued to perform as if it had a thousand. Don Willis commented, “If people only knew how exciting soccer is, they would all come to support their team.” To those few who loved the sport, soccer seemed to be more than “just a kick in the grass.”’ ore than a kick Scoreboard EVERY RUNNING STEP is important as Robert Gian- netta dribbles the soccer ball towards the goal. TO KEEP THE GAME MOVING and to keep the ball away from opponent Dan Berry, Bruce Welch clears the ball to Roger Orr. Hot Springs OBU Alumni .. Searcy Steel NLR Soccer Club Hendrix College . Intl Brotherhood... Hot Springs Searcy Steel Overall record 10-1-1 League record 8-1-1 MEMBERS OF THE SOCCER TEAM are FRONT ROW: Bruce Green, Jim Crawford, Steve Swedenburg, Carlos Ichter, Dan | Berry, Larry Redmon, Barry Burnett, Don Willis. BACK ROW: | Bruce Burnette, Clifford Case, Bruce Welch, Robert Mills, Roger Orr, Robert Giannetta, Mike Deloch, Gill Davidson. if A SWIFT KICK by Dan Berry sends Roger Orr into a whirlwind as he tries to intercept the ball. Soccer 201 202 Sports | The classic countdown With a 1-8 record, the Bengal team faced the ravine rival with a losing season, but a winning attitude By Tim Wooldridge ifteen minutes after their final game of the season the Ouachita Tigers and fans alike were ecstatic. No, they hadn’t just won the AIC, nor had they just completed an unblimished season. In fact, their 2-8 season was a record most would be dismal about. But this team had just accomplished a four-year-old dream: defeating Henderson State Uni- versity. Beating Henderson was great, but had it been any other year it would have probably not matched the excitement of winning this year. OBU came in as the underdog with a 1-8 record. But, in searching them- selves, they found they possessed something no other team could match: Class. Only a classy team could realize their 1-8 record did not reflect their efforts and desires. And only a classy team could pump themselves up enough for a final showdown that meant nothing more than bragging rights in Arkadelphia. ‘Most teams would have quit,” said coach Buddy Benson, “but this is one of the best we’ve had when it comes to discipline and class.” QUICKNESS IN THE BACKFIELD kept OBU’s hopes alive all season. Led by the blocking of Scott Harrington, quarter- back Watty Strickland sprints right on a sweep against UAM. OBU lost 41-14. It was t his combination of discipline and class that kept OBU going all season. After stumbling through its first six games with inexperienced players, the Tigers came home to face the UCA Bears, the eventual number one team in the NAIA. The Bears clearly had the talent, but they learned a valuable lesson that day at A. U. Williams Field: never take a 1-5 Tiger team for granted. No one would have believed that 77 points would have been put on the board. And most would have believed that had that many been scored, UCA would have had a clear majority of them. But it was not that way. The Bears had to fight for their points in the see-saw battle, but they finally won 42-35. But only a team like OBU could have kept it that close. Obviously out of AIC contention, the Tigers headed north to Russellville to take on the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys. The Tigers controlled the game from the start and built a 29-15 lead with 2:05 left in the fourth quarter. From that point on, OBU’s class would be tested to the limit. (Cont. page 204) WHERE THE BATTLE IS FOUGHT: in the trenches: Against Harding OBU’s offensive line helps move the ball for 415 total yards. Football 203 204 Sports The classic countdown (Cont. from page 203) Tech scored and made it 29-21 with less than two minutes remaining. The Wonder Boys then tried and succeeded in an onside kick. Five plays later on a questioned fifth down play, Tech scored on a 50-yard “Hail Mary” touchdown pass. Tech succeeded on the two point try and the score was tied at 29-29 with 35 seconds remaining. Then, another misfortune happened. OBU’s punt was blocked and recovered at the Tigers three yard line by Arkansas Tech. One second showed on the clock as Tech attempted a winning field goal, but David Norris slipped by blockers to block the attempt, giving OBU an apparent tie with the Wonder Boys. After a lengthy discussion between the Arkansas Tech coaches and the game’s referees, it was decided that the Wonder Boys should receive another try at a field goal. It was ruled that the ball was still in fair play after the goal was blocked. But since both teams had left the field, it was decided to call them back to do the play over. This time the try was good, giving Arkan- sas Tech the win 32-29. One would expect a fierce anger from the Tigers, but instead the Tiger’s class showed through. Though clearly dejected, the OBU dressing room was not filled with cussing or nasty remarks. What did fill the dress- ing room was what Coach Benson called “character.” OBU’s class was immediately recognized by those involved in the game. Coach Benson received a num- ber of letters complimenting him and his team’s com- posure. Ina letter addressing OBU and the AIC faculty representatives, Harry T. Hall, AIC Commissioner, wrote, in reference to Coach Benson, “His concern for correct application of the rules, acceptance of such, and the leadership of his team during the most trying of mom ents were characteristic of professionalism of the highest order.” It was a long, hard season, and winning was dif- ficult. But the OBU players proved they had a style of their own with their class. They also proved that win- ning doesn’t build class, but character does. “Our record doesn’t reflect the individuals on the team or the team itself,’” Coach Benson said. ““‘We were fortunate to have all those winning seasons. Losing is new to us. We had class when we were on top, and when we lose we still have to have it.” The Tigers’ season started at Cleveland, Mississippi against the Delta State University Statesmen. The Ti- gers had to rely on a consistent defense to keep the game close. The Delta State offense moved almost freely up and down the field only to be denied by the OBU defense before scoring. The Statesmen rushed and passed for 311 yards, but an interception and three fumbles kept them off the board for most of the game. The lone score came when Statesman Jody Wood ran 44 yards for a touchdown. OBU’s only scoring threat came late in the ball game. Starting at their own 17, the Tigers quickly moved to their42. Then on fourth down and 9 yards to go for the first, quarterback Watty Strickland hit fullback Scott Harrington on a screen pass. Har- rington scooted 34 yards for the first down on the Delta State 21. The drive halted there, though, after four incomplete passes. In their home debute against Southeastern. Ok- lahoma State University, the Tigers displayed their capabilities in blasting SEO 41-7. The Tiger’s well balanced offense and tenacious defense was a pleas- ant surprise for the more than 4,000 spectators. The OBU offense had a combined total of 368 yards with 200 yards on the ground and 168 in the air. The defense held their own in holding SEO to 58 yards rushing and coming up with six turnovers. Kent Baggett started the scoring assault by storming into the end zone from four yards out. The PAT failed and OBU led 6-0. After a 28-yard field goal by Chris Slaten and a 35-yard touchdown pass interception return by defensive end Ronald Harris, OBU coach Buddy Benson called time-out with the Tigers leading 15-0. Coach Benson called for a two-point conversion and quarterback Watty Strickland hit split end Eddie Jackson in the end zone to make the score 17-0 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter the OBU defense again placed points on the board. This time cornerback Joe Bunch intercepted a SEO pass and darted 30 yards for the score. The half ended at 24-0. After the halftime show presented by the singers of the annual Youth Choir Day, the Tigers returned to complement their first half performance. SEO put their seven points on the board after a four-yard run by Al Penn-White and a PAT by Bob Manley. But the Tigers answered back with a 43-yard touchdown pass from Strickland to senior Scott Carter that made the score 31-7. The day truly belonged to Ouachita. With the re- serves in for the rest of the game OBU kept dominat- ing play . Slaten booted a 23-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and sophomore quarterback Robert Jayroe connected on a 60-yard touchdown pass to tailback Melvin English. In his best day of the season, Kent Baggett rushed for 146 yards on 28 carries. In the first home night game in6 years for Ouachita, the Tigers fell to the Texas Lutheran College Bulldogs 7-0. Playing in a steady rain, the Bulldogs out-slugged Ouachita on a sloppy field that slowed down both teams. Both teams were plagued with those tradi- tional rainy game troubles: falls, turnovers, and slip tackles. In the game’s only score, Texas Lutheran treaded 66 yards in 17 plays. On fourth and goal from the OBU three yard line, the Lutheran squad lined up for an apparent field goal. But when the ball was snapped holder Ray Rapp sprinted right and floated a pass between OBU defenders into the arms of tight end Joe Little. The PAT was good and the Bulldogs led 7-0 with 32 seconds remaining in the half. Ouachita had only two threatening drives and both came late in the game. The first came when Ronald Harris recovered a fumble at the Bulldog 37. But the offense sputtered at the 14, killing the drive. The other drive was more serious. The Tiger offense took over at the Bulldog 47 after a punt. An 18-yard run by Kent Bagget coupled with a face mask penalty put the ball on the Lutheran’s 14. Then a quick pass from Strick- land to Carter put the ball on the three with 54 seconds remaining. A touchdown seemed inevitable, but a misfired pitchout was fumbled and recovered by OBU on the 15. Incomplete passes in the endzone ended the game and slipped OBU’s record to 1-2. Ouachita then headed to Monticello to take on the UAM Boll Weevils in the first AIC game. OBU hoped to continue a twelve game winning streak against UAM, but a fired up Boll Weevil team put together a near perfect game to blister Ouachita 41-14. For UAM, they ran for 319 yards and put the ball in the end zone six times. For OBU, everything that could go wrong, did. The Tigers searched for the right combination all day while losing three fumbles and two interceptions. UAM opened the scoring by capitalizing onan OBU fumble. The Weevils darted 29 yards on one play for (Cont. page 206) OBU’S TOP RUNNING BACK, Kent Baggett slips by tack- les while picking up more yardage. Baggett totaled 944 yards on the season with nine touchdowns. OPEN-FIELD TACKLING kept SEOS out of the end zone for most of the game. Here, cornerback Kirby Baggett takes A STUNNED CROWD LOOKED ONas Chris Slaten booted down Al Penn-White of the Savages. In the game Kirby had _ on an extra point to give OBU a seven point lead over the three tackles and nine assists. UCA Bears. PERFECT RUNNING FORM is demonstrated by Kent Baggett against SEOS. In the game Baggett rushed for 146 yards and one touchdown. The Tigers won 41-7. 206 Sports The classic countdown (Cont. from page 204) the score and never looked back with 13:06 still show- ing in the first quarter. . OBU put the ball in the end zone just before inter- mission on a one-yard run by Baggett. With the score 21-7 in favor of the Weevils, there was still hope for the Tigers, but three TD’s in the third period by the Boll Weevils destroyed all hope. The only apparent bright spot for the Tigers was that they found a reserve quarterback they could turn to in sophomore Robert Jayroe. Jayroe completed two passes for 65 yards. Although they had just lost a conference game there was still hope for the Tigers. Their next opponent was Southern Arkansas Uni- versity. The Muleriders came into Arkadelphia witha 1-4 record and the signs were promising for a good football game. Hopes for a Tiger win were dashed though when the Muleriders went to work early on their second possession of the game. SAU drove 78 yards on 12 plays to score. Quarterback Don Tumey kept the ball to score from three yards out. The PAT was good and SAU led 7-0. On their next possession SAU again scored. This time Tumey got the score through the air with an ll-yard pass to his tight end. The play climaxed a 69-yard drive. The Tigers finally got their offense clicking on a 40 yard, ten play drive to get on the board. The big plays came on two passes to Eddie Jackson. The first came on a 16-yard reception to the SAU 14. Two plays later at the 15, Jackson was found in the end zone for the touchdown. Slaten’s PAT was good and OBU trailed 14-7. The rest of the day went to the Muleriders as they scored 17 more points while running up 368 total yards. The Tigers were suffering at 1-4 when they rolled into Clinton, Mississippi, to take on the Mississippi College Choctaws. Ouachita stunned the Choctaws early with a 24- yard field goal by Chris Slaten. Mississippi retaliated, though, by taking advantage of OBU’s fumbles to put 14 points on the board before the half. Mississippi took the second half kick-off and drove 80 yards for a touchdown to make the score 21-3. OBU finally fought back by driving 70 yards in 11 plays to make the score 21-10. Mississippi turned two more of Ouachita’s mis- takes into touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Jayroe was intercepted at the OBU 39 to set up the first score. The other score came when Todd Quick’s punt was blocked by a Choctaw player and taken into the end zone. The final score was 35-14. With an 0-2 record in the AIC and a 1-5 record over all, the Tigers seemed to be out of contention for the AIC crown. But to UCA, the Tigers played as if they were on top. The UCA Bears came into the game with a number four ranking in the NAIA, but had to put out a high performance to avoid the trap by the Tigers. UCA quarterback Randy Huffstickler hit Douglas Mitchell for a 14-yard touchdown pass to start off the scoring. The PAT was no good. OBU struck back with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jayroe to Charles Whitworth. The play was set up after Greg Bollen intercepted a Huffstickler pass. Chris Slaten hit the PAT and OBU led UCA 7-6. The Tigers stretched the lead to eight when David Norris intercepted another Huffstickler pass, setting up a 13 yard touchdown pass from Jayroe to Scott Harrington. (Cont. page 209) LOOKING FOR GAPS AND OPENINGS in the defensive line, tailback Melvin English follows the blocking of guard Tom Harris. % “ng a” AFTER PLAYING SO WELL against UCA and Arkansas Tech, the Harding game was very frustrating. Jeff Bearden sits alone thinking about the game’s first half. OBU lost 34-20. SPECIAL TEAMS ON KICKOFFS and returns have earned a | valuable position on football teams. Joe Bunch (42) and Kirby Baggett (14) bring down the SAU return man. SAU won the game 31-7. | IT FINALLY HAPPENED — Ouachita defeated Henderson. | Scott Harrington (44) rejoices with Perry Hern minutes be- fore the game finally ended. SORE TE POE LILO AIOE A TEAM EFFORT IS NEEDED to bring down the UAM running back. Donald Harris (80), Joe Bunch (42) and Randy Almond combine on the stop. Football 207 ——— we a, ae %,, eae ; WE ae as 3 Sth) sel t . PRT BRE ORC ge aces ‘ ; ety ie POR CEC thy %. 4 ie “ ‘aoe Mtoe C A FIRED UP TIGER TEAM takes the field to take on the University of Central Arkansas Bears. OBU fell to the third ranked NAIA team 42-35. WINNING BRINGS SMILES and conversations for Jerry Wilson and Robert Jayroe during the Southeastern Ok- lahoma game. OBU won 41-7. A DEFENSIVE CHARGE is led by Calvin Thomas (76) as Mike Hawes (73) comes to assist. Thomas dodged blocks as he brought down the SEOS quarterback for three sacs. 208 Sports The classic countdown (Cont. from page 206) After UCA scored, OBU had a chance to put it in again before half. The Tigers were denied at the goal line, however, but still led 14-12. The Bears went on top 20-12 before Baggett drove in from three yards out. The margin again spread to eight points for OBU when Ronald Harris picked off another Huffstickler pass and sprinted 33-yards for the touchdown. But not to be denied, the Bears scored again and added a two-point conversion to tie the game at 28. Less than a minute later the Bears found the end zone again to pull ahead 35-28. But back came OBU. The Tigers again went with the arm of Jayroe. This time Jayroe found Eddie Jackson deep for a 42-yard scoring pass. The game was put away, though, when Phil Caldwell ran the ball in from four yards out for the Bears, making the final score 42-35. Against Arkansas Tech, everything started out going the Tigers way. OBU got the breaks and points. But by game’s end, everything swung T ech’s way. And by the time the final whistle blew the Wonder Boys had erased a 16 point deficit to win 32-29. OBU scored first on a one-yard run by Baggett with 9:18 in the first quarter. The 39-yard drive was set up by an interception by David Norris. OBU got another break when Kelly Davis, Tech’s place-kicker missed a 22-yard field goal attempt. OBU stopped another Tech drive when Greg Bollen inter- cepted another pass at the OBU five-yard line. Ouachita also made their own breaks. Faced witha fourth and five at their own 28, the Tigers faked a punt. The Tigers were successful and had a first down on the Wonder Boys 35. Four plays later Jayroe found Jackson in the end zone to make the score 14-0. Tech then put together a 84-yard drive in 12 plays to make the score 14-7. With time running out in the first half, Ouachita drove quickly from their 20 to the Tech 16. From there Chris Slaten booted a 34-yard field goal to make the halftime score 17-7. In the second half Ouachita took advantage of a fumble recovered by Rodney Slinkard at the OBU 43 to set up another score. On first and goal at the two, Baggett blasted straight ahead for the touchdown. The PAT failed giving OBU the lead 23-7. Tech took their next possession and drove 73 yards to put up six more points. A two point conversion was successful and Tech cut the lead to 23-15. Baggett scored once again for OBU. This time Baggett went over left tackle for eight yards and the touchdown. The PAT was blocked making the score 29-15. From that point on it was all Tech. The Wonder Boys capitalized on a fumbled punt by OBU to cut the lead to 29-21. An onside kick and a 50-yard touchdown pass en- abled Tech to tie the game at 29. Another mishandled punt gave Tech the opportu- nity to win the game with a field goal. The first at- tempt was no good but the second split the uprights completing the incredible comeback by Tech. The Wonder Boys won 32-29. After a good showing against two of the best AIC teams the Tigers took on the Harding Bisons at home. Harding should have been an easier game for OBU, but costly turnovers kept the Tigers out of the game. The Bisons took advantage of the Tigers’ fumbles and interceptions to build a 34-0 lead by the middle of the third quarter. OBU finally started a run at Harding when Kent Baggett scored ona three-yard run with eight minutes remaining in the third period. The PAT failed. OBU scored again when Scott Carter darted 24 yards for the touchdown with 11:16 left in the fourth period. A two-point conversion attempt failed. The final Tigers score came with 1:30 remaining. Baggett plunged over from one yard out and Robert Jayroe threw to Eddie Jackson for the two-point play. The final score ended 34-20. Harding walked out with their first conference win while Ouachita was still searching for their’s. But the next Tiger game was the most important conference game. If they could salvage a win against Henderson, the hurts and disappointments during the year would be healed. The big finale finally came on a cold, gray after- noon. For the Ouachita seniors this would be their last chance at Henderson as well as their last performance as an OBU Tiger. The seniors had fallen three straight years to the Reddies and a win that day would give them an unexplainable joy. As it would turn out the Tigers slid past their rivals to find happiness in a losing season. Ouachita got all the breaks early but seemed unable to do anything with them. While the Tigers neutral- ized themselves on offense the Reddie offense marched 96 yards in 11 plays to give the home team a 7-0 lead. They also drove 81 yards in nine plays to take the lead 14-0 at the half. The first thirty minutes did not look good for Ouachita. But, the Tigers will never forget the last thirty. The Tigers got on the board with 9:52 remaining in the third quarter when Robert Jayroe led the Tigers 65 yards for the touchdown. The PAT was good and the Tigers trailed only by seven. The next OBU touchdown came after Joe Bunch recovered a fumbled punt by Henderson at the Red- dies 16-yard line. Five plays later Jayroe went over from the one to tie the game at 14. Henderson took the lead again in the fourth quarter on a 39-yard touchdown pass. OBU struck back on a77-yard touchdown pass from Jayroe to Kent Baggett. Todd Quick added the PAT to tie the game 21-21. The scoreboard showed only 3:26 remaining when the Tigers got the ball again. It wasn’t just the seniors on the team who wanted the win, but also every player and every OBU fan. No feeling can be expressed when the fans saw the Tiger squad put out 110 percent against the Reddies. Starting at their own 39 the Tigers opened huge holes for tailback Kent Baggett. Baggett gained 17 yards in two plays to advance to the Henderson 44- yard line. From there fullback Jerry Wilson picked up eleven more yards to give the Tigers a first down at the Reddies 33. Baggett took over again scampering thir- teen yards to the 20. On second and two from the 12, the Tigers called on Baggett once more. Baggett headed around left for the most jubilant twelve yards of the Tigers’ season. The touchdown made the score 27-21 and Quick’s PAT made it 28-21 with 1:28 re- maining. Henderson couldn’t manage anything as the Tigers’ dream came true. At the season’s end, the Tigers had set four new OBU records. The OBU defense set a new record in fumble recoveries at 25. The old record was 17, set in (Cont. page 210) Football 209 210 Sports The classic countdown (Cont. from page 209) 1971. Another team record was set for most points scored in one quarter by the Tigers, 17, set against SEO. The old mark of 14 was set against Bishop Col- lege in 1976. Another point record was set when OBU and Cen- tral Arkansas scored a combined 37 points in one quarter. Twenty-five was the old record, set in 1977 against ATU. Joe Bunch set the only new individual record. Bunch recovered four fumbles to better the record held jointly by Joey Zinamon (1976) and Ezekiel Vaughn (1979), who had three each. Four OBU Tiger players were named as members of the All-AIC football team. They were split end Eddie Jackson, a senior from Jacksonville; offensive guard Tab. Turner, a senior from Arkadelphia; noseguard Calvin Thomas, a junior from Lake Providence, LA; and tailback Kent Baggett, a junior from Rison. Jackson captured the AIC pass receiving crown in catching 36 passes for 588 yards and six touchdowns. Thomas was named Southland Life AIC Athlete of the Week and NAIA District 17 Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Southeastern Ok- lahoma State University. Named to the honorable mention list from OBU were seniors Donald and Ronald Harris of Arkadel- phia, Kirby Baggett of Rison, Tom Harris of Pine Bluff, Rodney Slinkard of Jonesboro, Scott Carter of Pine Bluff, and Charles Whitworth of Sheridan. AFTER A DISMAL SEASON, Coach Buddy Benson and his Tigers had a sweet ending by defeating the Henderson Red- dies 28-21. Scoreboard Delta State University Southeastern Oklahoma Texas Lutheran College Univ. of Ark. Monticello Southern Arkansas Univ. Mississippi College Univ. of Central Arkansas Arkansas Tech University Harding University Henderson State University Overall record 2-8 AIC record 1-5 (bold face indicates conferences games) KEEPING SPIRITS HIGH among players on the sidelines are freshmen Steve Farris and Calvin Mallett. ™ é = 1373) 714 37 7 | 4 70 15s M2) 55 64 72 al 88 ig 7 a3 33° 23 cs 82 70 4 BR | ¥ 1 ils. 3 ‘ GANG TACKLING KEPT HENDERSON from winning the MEMBERS OF THE FOOTBALL TEAM are: FRONT battle of the ravine for the fifth straight time. After being ROW: George Holstead, Jeff Claunch, Donald Turner, Scott | 1 down 14-0 in the first half, the Tigers came back to win Harrington, Melvin English, Kent Baggett, Joe Bunch, 1 28-21. Eddie Jackson, Steve Farris, Buddy Brown, Todd Quick and , Jerry Wilson. SECOND ROW: Calvin Thomas, Rodney f DURING A TIME OUT in the Delta State game, Assistant SlJinkard, Donald Harris, Tab Turner, Ronald Harris, Scott } Coach David Easley talks to his defensive captain. OBU lost Embrey, Greg Bollen, Delbert Lambert, Mark Whatley, 7-0. James Jordan, David Norris and John Eger. THIRD ROW: | Kent Westbrook, Matthew Hogan, Charles Whitworth, Brad in| Scott, C. Strickland, Jr., Charles Reynolds, Robert Jayroe, | Mike Tarkington, Tiffin Hubbard, Randy Almond, Mark I} Elliot and Bill Meador. BACK ROW: Calvin Mallett, Steve We Woosley, Chris Slaten, Kyle Ramsey, Clay Price, Jeff Bear- f den, Jeff Long, Tom Harris, Charles, Scott Carter, Kirby Baggett and Perry Hern. Football 211 212 Sports MOMENTS AFTER WINNING the intramural football championship, the members of Sigma Alpha Sigma begin to celebrate. BEING PROTECTED by her offensive line, rookie quarter- back searches for an open receiver. Whether it was on the grass, on the court, or on the field, all it took was a desire to play. sneak up the middle, a perfect spike, a spec- tacular dunk, and an extra inning ... in- tramurals, a game for every season and every taste. Late summer meant football. The roster sheets were filled, coaches and team captains were chosen, and practice began. The late afternoon sun shone on men and women alike as they worked out game plans and perfected their passing. Spectators cheered and booed while they surveyed scene after scene of graceful plays and barely controlled brawls. Emerging from the 10 team men’s league were the Sigma Alpha Sigma social club and the Black Ameri- can Student Society (BASS). In the championship game the S’s defeated the BASS’s 12-6. A game for all seasons From the eight team women’s league the Gamma Phi social club was the dominate team winning the championship. Too quickly, the season was over. But volleyball soon followed. Flags were abandoned for knee pads and the grassy fields of Daniel were left behind for the wooden floors of Walton. Games were scheduled for as early as 4:00 in the afternoon to as late as 10:30 at night. But still this couldn’t keep students from participating. Night after night they tried to hold on to their chances of a cham- pionship. And when it was over the Sigma Alpha Sigma group once again topped the mens league that had 18 teams. In the womens league Charlie’s Angels (Cont. page 214) PI KAPPA ZETA MEMBERS quickly discuss their next plan of action before its time to get back into the football game. THERE’S ACTION UNDERNEATH the boards as in- tramural ba sketball players fight for the rebound. Intramurals 213 214 Sports A game for all seasons (Cont. from page 213) defeated the Fox Trotters to take the championship. A different kind of ball and a different objective meant basketball. Winter was in full force and so was the action in Walton Gym. Flu epidemic or not, the thump-thump-thump of the ball was the theme song of teams everywhere. After regular season play only the Trailblazers had an undefeated mark. But as tournament play took over, the Dean’s List and TKO took the momentum into the championship. In the final game the Dean’s List took the victory. The women’s tournament saw D’s Angels edge out Charlie’s Angels for the championship. But as winter melted into spring, the gym became silent once more. No more huffing and puffing across DAVE HUMPHREY DROPS the ball over the out-stretched arms of two cheerio opponents. BILL THORTON MAKES an inside shot while opponents wait for a rebound that never came. wooden floors. The action was once again centered on the grassy fields of Daniel. Dirty leather gloves and wooden bats were the order of the season. Softball was underway again. Intramurals was not limited to just students. Dr. Randall O’Brien, instructor of reli- gion, played intramural basketball for the men’s fac- ulty team. “First of all,” Dr. O’Brien said, “I play because it’s fun. Second, I play for the excercise. It helps teachers break the 8 to 5 grind and blow out any steam on the court. Basketball also helps to break down barriers between students and faculty. During the day we have to act like professionals but during the game we sweat and stink like everybody else. Sweat breaks down barriers.” SU NUMBER 24 MAKES an attempt to dribble around his de- fender, and down the baseline to score two points for his intramural basketball team. A CHARLIE’S ANGEL teammate shows tension as she at- tempts to bump the ball in the women’s volleyball tourna- ment finals. Intramurals 215 WHEN THE DAYS GREW WARM, students like Joy Crain headed for the courts for a tennis game. THE BEACHES OF DeGRAY BECAME more populated as each degree moved nearer to the 100° mark. Tim Church enjoyed the sun’s warm rays in the spring. THE COLD WEATHER TURNED STUDENTS inside for JOGGING HELPED MANY STUDENTS to relax and restore sports. Scott Taylor and Bill Whitmore enjoy agame of pool __ their tired minds. Freshman Michele Bond takes a quick jog in the SUB game room. around the campus. Beating the hum=drums Sports enlivened the monotony of college ow much longer will it be?” ‘“Maybe he’ll let us out early.” ‘When are they going to ring?” Students listened impatiently for the chimes to sound the end to their final class. And when the chimes sounded, the students were off — off to break the monotonous hum-drum of college life. And for many, sports was the way to break it. Whether it was a jog around the block, or a basketball game, sports kept many students going from day to day. When the fall semester started, most freshmen learned that Lake DeGray was just a hop away and was a good place to drench the 100 degree weather. Their new found friend provided them with swim- ming, skiing, fishing or maybe a game of frisbee- football on the beach. When hot weather turned to cool, the lake was abandoned for Walton Gym, Daniel field, and the SUB game room. After studying, late-nighters found it easy to get basketball pickup games in Walton. Mike Treadway and John Kinley said, “We play basketball mainly because we like to, but also to get away from the strain of studying. Basketball helps us to relax and forget our college troubles.” For others, Daniel field was the place to be onaslow Sunday afternoon. Tackle football was the highlight of the day, but frisbee, softball, and soccer also attracted their share of students. When old man winter finally let loose with breath of cold air, students swarmed inside to less active sports. Nurf basketball was common on some floors, but playing cards, especially spades, were enjoyed by most all. West dormitory, east side second floor, claimed to have the best spade partners on campus. Jerry Watts and Mike Stallings explained their success was due to their style of play. ‘‘We don’t cheat unless we have to,” joked Jerry. Mike added, ‘We just make sure the other guy doesn’t win.” Although they admit the games are mostly for fun, the game was also used to relieve emotional stress. ‘‘If any guy on the floor wants to blow off some steam, he can come here and do it.’”” Mike and Jerry said, ‘It’s just a game, but it has helped a lot.” Inside sports kept many people busy, but for some people, like deer hunter James Quillman, outdoors was the place to be. “Hunting lets me get outdoors where I feel best,” James said. ‘I grew up in the country where hunting was a way of life. By going hunting around here, it lets me break the hum-drum of college.” When warm weather came back around, Lake De- Gray became the favorite spot again, although the tennis courts, softball fields and golf courses were also familiar places. (cont. on page 218) People Sports 217 218 Sports Beating the | hum=drums (Cont. from page 217) And some sports, like jogging, required no specific area at all. A quick run around the campus, or a long jog through Arkadelphia was all that was needed in sports for some people. Although Michele Bone enjoys most all sports, she tried to jog three times a week. “I’ve been jogging since the ninth grade,” Michele said. “It wakes me up and gives me more energy to do school work.” Although college life was supposed to be fun and exciting, it was sometimes unmercifully hum-drum. And for most people a quick game of some sort was all that was needed to rejuvenate their deteriorated spirits. THE AREA AND WILDLIFE AROUND OUACHITA is superb for the student hunter. James Quilman prefers bow hunting to rifle hunting because “it’s more of a challenge.” THE SUB GAME ROOM PROVIDED students with many attractions such as pool, bowling, fooseball, and game machines. Some students like Kerry McAlister enjoyed playing ping-pong. WHEN THE HOT WEATHER came around, Lake DeGray became a favorite spot for skiers like Matt Greene. ‘ Higa Red 5 POOL WAS A POPULAR SPORT for both men and women. DORM LIFE ALSO HAD ITS SPORT life among the stu- Lea Ellen Fowler eyes the line between the ball and the dents. Mike Treadway, Mark Stalling, Tim Knight, and pocket before taking her shot. Jerry Watts all enjoyed a frequent game of spades. People Sports 219 It was definitely a season of 100 percent effort but the final record meant it was time to rebuild heir faces said they were glad the season was over. Their souls said they wished it could have been different. The Tiger basketball squad’s ride back from their final game of the year sym- bolized the ending of a disappointing 11-15 season, but marked the beginning of a new year. Their season started off with a bang with a 4-1 record in November, but ended ina crash with an 0-7 skid through February. Their impressive wins early in the season alerted other coaches and caused a prediction for the Tigers to finish third in the AIC. But once conference play started OBU’s lack of experienced time of team play haunted them. THE BATTLE OF THE RAVINE comes to Henderson’s Gym as the Tigers meet the Reddies once again. During the sec- ond game, OBU came within five points of a major upset. Guard William Miller breaks the HSU press. On the way up “We had so many new players on this team,’”” Coach Bill Vining said, “that it’s been hard for them to learn what’s expected of them. We attempted to rebuild ina hurry through the junior colleges and were successful to a point. The junior college transfers have good talent, it is just that they have been through so many coaches and they’re not use to our program.” Even with this realization some fans could not un- derstand why their team could go 8-5 the first half of the season and 3-10 the second half. One reason may have been at the guard position “Hall and Dixon were a great pair,” junior forward Rick Brewer said, “but when Dixon left in the middle (Cont. page 222) ATTEMPTING A JUMP SHOT from the top of the key, Chris Reynolds, a junior from Denison, Texas, avoids the Reddies defense. Chris led the Tigers by adding 16 points to the 56-65 final score. 221 222 Sports (Cont. from page 220) of the season there was too much pressure on Hall. The whole team had to go through a transition period of getting a new guard.” Coach Vining explained the problem by saying “Up until the middle of the season we were satisfied, but we never did reach the point of playing together as a team. Another factor was that the conference was tough all the way through, and while the other teams got better, we didn’t. But we are better now than at the first of the season.” Although the team was not one of the dominant teams in the race, they kept other teams aware of them. Few teams came to Rockefeller field house con- fident of a win. The Tigers had great success on their home court with an 8-4 record. Another strong aspect of the Tigers was that they never gave up. In seven of its thirteen conference losses the Tigers had a surge late in the game but could not overcome their deficit. “We were capable of winning all the games,’” Coach Vining said, ‘We played everyone very well but there was a point in the game when we needed to score but we didn’t. We didn’t have the mental toughness to overcome. We seemed to be able to come back after COUNTING PART OF the defeats on a young team, Bill Vining concentrates all his efforts on rebuilding for the next season. The head coach instructs his players from the sidelines. On the way up : being down early in the game, but we never could come back near the end of the game. This team was not one to give up after a loss. They came back to practice with a good attitude. The games we lost didn’t hurt me as bad as when Tiger teams lost a few years back because these players were putting out 100 percent.” This 100 percent effort surprised many teams as the Tigers posted a 4-1 record through November. Their only loss came to Louisiana Tech University of the NCAA Southland Conference. The month zipped by quickly as OBU rolled over East Texas Baptist College twice by the scores of 68-60, and 98-74. Louisiana College was also a victim 91-73, as well as Southeastern Oklahoma State University 76-74. The Tigers clean sweep was halted by LTU 71-49. December meant the beginning of conference play and in their first outing the Tigers fell to the Univer- sity of Central Arkansas 61-57. In their next game the Tigers took advantage of every possible mistake of Arkansas Tech to pull out a thriller 67-64. (Cont. page 224) THE TIGERS WENT INTO FEBRUARY still hoping for a shot at the NAIA District 17 tournament. Instead, the month began with two defeats. Forward Terry Woods pulls up amid the pressure defense of Arkansas College. WIT illi see aia ah aac: 4.4 PER GAME, William Hall ALTHOUGH DOMINANCE didn’t describe the 1980-81 Dribbiine dew iesaet Sir aoe with 114 in 26 games. season, the team still had a way of keeping other teams , Hall looks for an open man. aware of them. Junior Keith Watkins applies a press de- fense. Men’s Basketball 223 224 Sports (Cont. from pg. 222) With an even 1-1 record in conference play the Ben- gals headed north to Batesville to take on Arkansas College. After being behind by 15 the Tigers came roaring back but fell by three 75-72. Brewer led all Tiger scores with 17 points followed by William Hall, a senior from Pine Bluff, with 16. Ouachita avenged their loss by sweeping their next two games against University of Arkansas — Mon- ticello 68-60, and University of Minnesota — Deluth 69-58 before ending the month with a loss to the University of Wisconsin — Parkside 76-58. In January the Tigers began their slide. Ouachita dropped two straight to Harding 81-72, and Hendrix 76-68 before meeting Southern Arkansas University in Arkadelphia. SAU jumped out to a 13-6 lead before William Hall made a steal and Rick Brewer got the slam. The momentum shifted Ouachita’s way as they pulled to an 18-15 lead. But at the half, SAU led 24-21. Aided by a full court press, the Tiger defense forced 16 second half turnovers gaining the lead 31-30 with 9:45 left in the game. From that point on the Tigers allowed SAU only six points while putting up fifteen points to win 44-36. It was rivalry time in Arkadelphia as Ouachita paired up with Henderson State University. The Red- dies jumped out on top early and never gave up the lead to win 65-56. In a thriller of a game the Bengals shot down the College of the Ozarks 59-58. After being down by eight points with 3:14 remaining in the game the Tigers finally were able to push it over the hump fora win. Hall cut the lead to six with a twenty-foot jumper and Brewer cut it to four with a follow up shot after a turnover. Ozark went into a stall but a turnover ena- bled Ouachita to cut it to two 58-56 with 57 seconds remaining. Ozark deliberately moved the ball down court be- fore a stray pass was batted by Terry Woods to junior guard Trevor Lavy. Lavy quickly fed the ball to Hall who made the layup and was fouled after the shot. Hall’s freethrow was good as the Tigers won 59-58. Roy Allen led the Tigers with 10 points. Terry Woods ended the game with nine points. The Tigers ended the month by splitting their last two games. UCA had to forfeit to the Tigers because of an ineligible player and Arkansas Tech defeated the Bengals 80-76. Going into February the Tigers were 5-6 in confer- ence play and were still hopeful for a shot in the NAIA District 17 tournament. The month, though, proved to be disasterous for Ouachita. The Tigers dropped their first two games to Arkan- sas College 84-69, and UAM 67-58. Against UAM the Tigers led through much of the first half behind the shooting of junior Chris Reynolds who hit a game On the way up high of 23 points. But with 11:21 left to play the Boll Weevils reeled off eight unanswered points to ice the win. The Tigers were desperate for a win to keep tour- nament play hopes alive when they traveled to Searcy to take on the Harding Bisons on February 9. The Tigers were also hoping to win its first conference game on the road. The Bengals wasted no time in jumping on top by hitting 59 percent from the field to lead at half 29-27. Ouachita stretched the lead to seven with eleven mi- nutes left in the game before the Bisons took control. Aided by OBU’s 15 turnovers in the game and the home crowd support, Harding shut down the Tigers offense while pouring in shots to capture the win 58-53. Harding also hurt the Tigers by hitting 14 of 16 freethrows. (Cont. page 226) OBU LEFT THE COURT with a victory early in the season against the University of Arkansas at Monticello, but the team proved to be a challenge in February. Honorable men- tion All AIC William Hall concentrates on defending the UAM forward. AT THE TOPS OF THE BOARDS in rebounding with an average of 5.2 rebounds per game, Terry Woods from Shreveport, LA, goes up for a lay up against the physical defense of Arkansas Tech. THE TALLY OF STATISTICS at the end of the season proved that Rick Brewer led with an average of 11.8 points per game. Brewer traps a player at the baseline. ON THE SIDELINES during a time out, Coach Vining de- scribes his strategy for the remainder of the game. Players Craig Bennett and assistant Coach Jim Hamilton look on. Men’s Basketball 225 226 Sports (Cont. from page 224) Hall led in scoring for the Tigers with 14 points, while Woods and Reynolds both had 11 points. In their next two games the Tigers fared no better in falling to Hendrix 76-66 and SAU 60-52. Against the Hendrix Warriors the Tigers were hurt by the War- riors dominance on the boards out rebounding Ouachita 32-17. Hendrix also shot a hot 62 per cent from the field. Hendrix was the AIC regular season champion. It was rival time again in Arkadelphia as Henderson came to visit the Tigers on February 19. Although down by seven points the Tigers came roaring back and almost pulled off a major upset. Ouachita was down 46-45 as the Tigers slowed the game down hop- ing to win on a last second shot. Failing to work the ball inside, the Tigers took a shot from 17 feet that was no good. Henderson was fouled on the play and made the final score 50-45 with two freethrows and a field goal. Ouachita was led by Chris Reynolds with 16 points. Rick Brewer added 12 for the Tigers. In their final game of the year the College of the Ozarks defeated the Tigers 84-65. The statistics at the end of the season showed that Rick Brewer led all scorers with an 11.8 average points MEMBERS OF THE TIGER BASKETBALL TEAM are FRONT. ROW: student assistant Kevin Crass, Randall Dickey, Terry Woods, William Hall, Jesse Johnson, Trevor Lavy, Fred Heaggans, Scott Lambert, Reggie Dixon, Mark On the way up per game. William Hall was second with an 11.7 aver- age. Terry Woods was tops on the boards in rebounding with an average of 5.2 rebounds per game. Rick Brewer was second with an average of 4.3. William Hall, was sixth in the AIC in assists with 114 in 26 games for a4.4 per game average. Woods was tenth in the AIC with 93 assists for a 3.6 per game average. As a team the Tigers averaged 65.3 points a game while giving up an average of 67.7. When the All-AIC Basketball team was announced in March, Rick Brewer and William Hall were named honorable mentions. The team has plenty to build upon for the next year in losing only one starter due to graduation. “I don’t know how other coaches can stand being at the bottom of the conference,” Coach Vining said, “I don’t like it. OBU has always had a good team and we will be back up there.” ALTHOUGH THE SECOND MEETING with Henderson ended in defeat, Rick Brewer added 12 points to squeeze the Reddie victory to 50-45. Brewer was announced to the All AIC Basketball team in March. Dopson. BACK ROW: Coach Bill Vining, assistant coach Jim Hamilton, Keith Watkins, Rick Brewer, Craig Bennett, Roy Allen, Chris Reynolds, Russell Stickland, Curtis Richey. AVERAGING 11.7 POINTS PER GAME William Hall ranked as the second highest scorer. As point guard, Hall directs the offense from center court. Scoreboard East Texas Baptist College Louisiana College East Texas Baptist College Southeastern Okla. State Univ. Louisiana Tech University Univ. of Central Arkansas Arkansas Tech University Arkansas College Univ. of Arkansas — Monticello Univ. of Minnesota — Deluth Univ. of Wisconsin — Parkside Louisiana College Harding University Hendrix College Southern Arkansas University Henderson State University College of the Ozarks Univ. of Central Arkansas Arkansas Tech University Arkansas College Univ. of Arkansas — Monticello Harding University Hendrix College Southern Arkansas University Henderson State University College of the Ozarks Overall record 11-15 AIC record 5-13 (Bold face indicates conference games) Men’s Basketball 227 228 Sports CONCENTRATION AND EXPERIENCE are needed for Donna Pananganan to set up the ball for Paulette Hender- son. The Tigerettes surprised many teams in finishing third in the AWISA tournament. LIKE MANY OF THE NON-MAJOR SPORTS, volleyball did not attract large crowds, but instead enjoyed faithful followers. Vaughn Clary, a junior from Crossett returns the ball against UAPB. Ouachita won the match 3-1. MEMBERS OF THE WOMEN ’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM are FRONT ROW: Vaughn Clary, Diane Mackey, Kim Fischer, Sheri Grober, Kelly Culpepper. BACK ROW: Connie Law- rence, Beth Olson, Thelma Coleman, Loretta Wilson, Paulette Henderson, Shelley Williams, Donna Pananganan, Tona Wright. Tigerette team made their mark in the records Serving up the best By Johnny Gosser he 1980 Tigerette Volleyball team, coached by Tona Wright, began their season with a goal: to have a better season than their 1979 season. Their 1979 season was quite impressive, though, being the best in OBU’s history for Tigerette volleyball. Question: How can the 1980 Tigerettes bet- ter that mark? Answer: They had an even better sea- son — the best season, now. Led by seven veteran juniors, the Tigerettes finished third place in the Ar- kansas Women’s Intercollegiate Sports Association (AWISA) Tournament which qualified them for the Region 4 Tournament of the Association for Intercol- legiate Athletics for Women. This year marked the first season a Ouachita volleyball team has competed in regional tournament competition. Beginning their 1980 season, the Tigerettes found themselves in a three way tie for second place at the record of 5-4 with wins over Southern Arkansas Uni- versity, Hendrix, University of Central Arkansas, and Philander Smith University, twice. They lost to Hen- derson State University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and University of Arkansas at Little Rock, twice. Meanwhile, placing first with a perfect record of 5-0, the Tigerette junior varsity swept a Junior Varsity Tournament at Hendrix College beating UCA, SAU, A-Tech, HSU and Hendrix. The remainder of the season was a battle to stay above the .500‘percent mark as they lost to John Brown University, SAU, HSU and Arkansas State University and won against UAPB, A-Tech and Arkansas Col- lege. With the close of the regular season the Tiger- ettes managed a record of 8-8. Led by Coach Wright's honorable mention list for league honors: Thelma Coleman, sophomore from Arkadelphia; Beth Olson, sophomore from New Bos- ton, Texas; Sheri Grober, sophomore from Wichita, Kansas; and freshman Kerri Culpepper from New Boston, Texas, the OBU Tigerettes were ready to par- ticipate in the AWISA Championship volleyball tour- nament in Rockefeller Field House at Ouachita. The Tigerettes’ enthusiasm mounted as they upset the South League AWISA winner, Henderson State, with scores of 15-6, 15-11, and 15-10. OBU’s next challenge was to encounter SAU who defeated John Brown University earlier. The Riderette-Tigerette contest procuced a tight first game eventually won by SAU, 17-15. SAU won the second game 15-12, but OBU’s Tigerettes bounced back fora third game victory, 8-15. SAU responded to the chal- lenge by storming to a 15-6 win in the final game. With this loss the Tigerettes faced contender UALR who beat UCA but lost to ASU. The tough Tigerettes rebounded off their loss to SAU to face UALR. Ouachita and UALR fought head to head in five games before the home crowd, but OBU secured the victory by scores of 10-15, 15-5, 15-13, 6-15, and 15-9. At the close of the tournament Coach Wright said, “I am so proud of the team. They played their hearts out and we were so tickled to see all the fan support for the team from our students and other supporters. It made us play double hard.” The OBU Tigerette volleyball team surprised a lot of folks in placing third in the AWISA Championship Volleyball Tournament, but more importantly, this surprise enabled them to play in the Region 4 Tour- nament of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women held at Sam Houston State University. In region tournament play, OBU handed a defeat to Oklahoma Baptist University, 16-14, 7-15, and 15-7. Oklahoma Baptist was the number one team in Ok- lahoma and was seeded sixth in the tournament. The next challenge found Ouachita not so fortunate as they lost to Texas Wesleyan, 4-15 and 10-15. Another Texas school, Texas Lutheran, seeded first, thwarted the hopes of Ouachita to continue tournament play witha defeat of 5-15 and 4-15. Coach Wright was quite pleased with her team and their team work as they completed the 1980 season. “I feel we had the second best team in the state skill wise, even though we finished third in the AWISA Tour- nament. We also had an excellent showing at re- gionals. With that type of motivational experience, seeing other teams outside the state will give the team a boost next year. In the 1981 season Coach Wright will have six start- ers returning and of those six, five of them have played together for the last three years. Women’s Volleyball 229 The year started slow for the Tigerettes but it built up to a place in the AWISA tournament A roller coaster season ashing on a win in their final regular season game of the year, the Tigerettes regained some of their respect of having the AWISA tournament at home. The win boosted them to seventh place in the conference and a berth in the tournament. The Tigerettes were assured of a berth because of the tournament being played on their home court but by winning the position they proved that they were worthy contenders. A roller coaster season kept fans guessing at whether the Tigerettes would make the tournament. Four losses in a row at the end of the season dwindled hope but a 77-72 win over rival Henderson State Uni- versity clinched the spot. The year started slow for the Tigerettes losing one here and winning one there while posting a 6-7 mark from November through January 16. During that time OBU collected wi ns over Philander Smith 89-36, and 84-49, Southern Arkansas University 58-54, Univer- sity of Arkansas at Little Rock 80-64, HSU 83-72, and East Texas Baptist 70-59. Against Philander Smith the Tigerettes had four players in double figures. Debbie White led the way with 20 points followed by Patricia Brightwell with 15, Sherry Epperson with 13, and Stephanie Matchett with 10 points. reurenwanitl AU eN MEMBERS OF THE TIGERETTES are FRONT ROW: Tina Kitchens, Leslie Lankford, Melissa Vonsenden, Kathleen Dixon, Sherry Epperson. BACK ROW: Sharon Hicks, Pa- 230 Women’s Basketball Diao The Tigerettes hope of an even season were dashed during February when OBU lost four straight. The University of Arkansas — Monticello, UALR, Arkan- sas State University, and the University of Arkansas — Pine Bluff all had wins over the Tigerettes by the scores of 73-53, 72-64, 66-54, and 75-70, respectively. In tournament play the Tigerettes fell in the first round in overtime to the Arkansas College Pipers. Although minus two starters, Ouachita was able to stay with the Pipers keeping within reach at half time 34-29. The Tigerettes rallied in the second half closing the gap and knotting it at 64-64 at the end of regulation time. During overtime the Piper guard popped the net from the top of the key to spark her team to victory 79-73. Kathleen Dixon was the high point player for the Tigerettes with 22 points. Her play was rewarded by being named to the honorable mention squad in the AWISA tournament. On the year the Tigerettes made 262 of 412 free- throws for a 64 per cent average. They also netted 1536 points for a 66.7 per game average. Individually, Dixon led all scorers with 273 points followed by White with 238, Brightwell with 219, and Epperson with 217. F)) il tn tricia Brightwell, Stephanie Matchett, Lyn Vance, Debbie White, and Susan Cheatham. BLOCKING OPPONENTS OFF THE BOARDS and gaining inside position enabled Lyn Vance, a freshman from Parkers Chapel, to bring down 41 rebounds on the year. DEBBIE WHITE, A JUNIOR from Lake Hamilton, takes a layup after a steal against Philander Smith. The Tigerettes won the game 84-69. Women’s Basketball 231 232 Sports Tiger crew goes on air for Saturday competition By Jill Hankins he pace could have been mild and routine or wild with emotion, but either was, listening to the “Voice of the Ouachita Baptist University Tiger football team” was never dull. In the press box above the football field, three Ouachita students, all graduates of Arkadelphia High School, announced the Tiger games on KVRC-KDEL Radio. Rex Nelson, a junior, headed the team as play-by-play announcer. He began the pregame show with Good afternoon (or evening) everybody” after arriving two hours early to get ready. He set up the equipment, called KVRC, checked roster changes with Mac Sisson, assistant public relations director and stadium announcer, wrote the pre-game show, found a guest for the half-time show and hooked up 30 minutes before time to broadcast. But someone had to analyze the events and write the events and write down the plays for recall. That was Danny Brackett’s job. As the “color’’ announcer, Brackett kept running totals of ‘““who did what” and how many times, and commented on many of the plays. The third team member didn’t talk into the microphone: he just helped make the broadcast unique for the listener. The member, Jeff Root, was the stadium engineer who organized cassette tapes made earlier in the week and recorded the big plays or “highlights” as they happened, to be played back after the game. The Ouachita crew was the only one in the AIC utilizing this type of taping, an arrangement worked out by Sisson and Nelson. “T don’t do a big job,” said Root, ‘but it is important. “It’s like the icing on the cake. I really enjoy working because I think it’s one of the best broadcasts in the state.”’ Root played the tapes when the action breaks during the game. The tapes were usually recorded on Thursday afternoons with interviews of the coaching staff focusing on strategies, team spirit and the opposi ng team. “Coach Beanson had learned to expect me every Thursday,’’ said Nelson. “I mostly interview the coaches, but when I can, I try to interview some players.” With those added features, listeners could get more from the broadcast than just ‘who did what.” In fact, listeners may have often felt like they’re at the game, swept away by emotions of anger, frustrations, joy, excitement and disbelief. The team announced the game as they saw it, and that often included those emotions, as well as showing partiality toward the Tigers. But that partiality didn’t let � the Tigers get by with any special treatment — mistakes were mistakes. Besides having the feeling of ‘‘being at the game,” listeners could learn something about football. In the pre-game show, Nelson gave the history of the team from the beginning to the last game. He compared the opposing team unbiasedly and called the | plays as accurately as possible. | Brackett gave insights into mm! |} the plays, penalties and to |} points, and when Root pushed in the tapes, the | listeners heard the coaches’ | thoughts first-hand. || “Sometimes you can get | || tired of broadcasting,” said | Brackett, “especially when |) the team is losing. But I never get bored because I’m always writing, thinking and talking.” Brackett, Root and Nelson broadcasted all of the out-of-town games as well as the Arkadelphia games. They wore dark pants and gold shirts with ‘Ouachita Radio” to all the games, adding to their professionalism. Due to the shared high | school years and time spent � || togetherin college, they hada friendship that carried over || into the jovial atmosphere of | their booth. The pressure and intensity of the moment could strain these ties, but not for long. All three have grown up living sports, with Nelson and Root living two blocks from A. U. Williams Field. “I can never recall sitting in the stand,” said Nelson. “I went straight from water boy on the sideline of Coach Benson to announcer in the press box, which I’ve been doing for three years.”’ A aco B a se By Tim Wooldridge o someone just glancing over Ouachita’s sports last year, they may have come to the conclusion that Ouachita did not have a successful season. It is true THE “VOICE OF THE OUA- CHITA BAPTIST University Tiger football team” gave the lis- teners a feeling of ‘‘being at the game.” 1981 Ouachitonian Sports Magazine OBU’s All-Sports glory continues on for third straight year that we didn’t win the AIC in football or even basketball. And it is true that we had only one championship team in the spring sports. In fact, we had only one championship team in all nine of the AIC sports, and yet Ouachita was the most successful team of all BILL VINING, OBU athletic di- rector, proudly displayed the AIC All-Sports Trophy. The sports trophy was the third straight for Ouachita. in the AIC. Together, the nine sports — baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, swimming, tennis, and track — put outa solid effort and brought the AIC All-Sports Trophy home. The All-Sports Trophy was based on the total points a school received from competing in a sport. A first place team received eleven points, second place, nine, third place, eight, and so on to tenth place which received one point. Therefore, even though track was the only OBU championship team, the other sports were so consistent that when the points were tallied OBU led with 71 points. The closest team was Harding, four points behind. Coach Vining explained Ouachita’s consistency by saying, ‘“We encourage participation in all sports. There are many larger institutions that seem to just put their emphasis on one or two of the so-called money sports. We don’t do that. In the long run, the minor sports play a big part in the overall success of any program. You are judged by that consistent, overall success from year to year, too. We've had that here.” But, even with the consistent teams, the other AIC schools felt this would be the year that a state school would bring home the trophy. But, by the time the AIC track meet was held in May, Ouachita was tied for the lead with Harding. If OBU could win the meet, the 1980 AIC All-Sports Trophy would be ours again. The track teams met in Haygood Stadium, and with what Coach Gravett called his best all-around team, OBU dominated the meet. OBU finished the meet with 174 points. Second place was taken by UAM at a distant 68 points. It is becoming more and more a tradition of Ouachita finishing near or at the top for the All-Sports title. And for 1979-1980 the tradition lived on. Sports Magazine 233 Strickland defies myth of a “jock without brains” By Jill Hankins Ithough Watty Strickland, a junior at Ouachita, was out on the football field every Saturday as Tiger quarterback, his priorities did not end at the goal line. With a grade point-average of 3.989 out of a possible 4.00, Strickland defied the myth of a “jock without brains.’”’ His only ‘’B”’ was in a four-hour. calculus class. To attain his goal to be an engineer, he tried to ‘’study a little every night to keep from getting behind and to go toall classes.” But it wasn’t easy, especially in the fall during football season. Strickland practiced football two and a half hours every weekday afternoon, watched films of past games, carried a class schedule of at least 15 hours and tried to find time for hunting squirrels and dating his girlfriend, Carrie Sligh, a junior at OBU,. “T have to make myself study,” he said. “It’s hard during football season, but I have more time in the spring for studying and dating.” He was majoring in physics which is related to CONCENTRATION ON and off the field has contributed to Watty Strickland’s success this year. ON THE FIELD Watty Strickland completed 33 of 76 passes for forty-three percent. Off the field he had a 3.989 gpa. engineering. After graduation, he planned to go to an engineering school, although unsure about his area of specialization. Since his parents lived in Bethel, Alaska, Strickland didn’t get to go home on weekends like many students ‘did. He flew home over the Christmas break and during the summer to work. “T like Alaska a lot,’” he said. ‘The scenery is pretty, especially the mountains.” “Bethel has a population of 2,000 withnoroadsintoorout || of the city — only roads within. You have to go in by plane or boat. But Bethel is the main city in the area of Alaska . so it has an airport where 727’s can land.” As a refuge manager, Strickland’s father Charles moved his wife and three youngest sons to Alaska while his oldest son, Watty, was a freshman at OBU. “T went to high school two years in South Carolina and one in Crossett,”” said Strickland. In Crossett, he was an all-district quarterback and honor graduate. Through the recruiting efforts of Bill Vining, head basketball coach at OBU, ot 1981 Ouachitonian sports magazine : Taylor keeps golf in the swing of things i] strickland came to Ouachita. || Although his parents had |) attended rival schools, the |) Jniversity of Arkansas at | Monticello and Henderson || 5tate University, they both |) graduated from Arkadelphia || High School and they were |, pleased with his decision. |, Once at OBU, Strickland || became a member of Rho {| Sigma men’s social club and | Blue Key national honor || fraternity. In his free time, he | plays basketball and tennis | “just for fun,” but he says “if! | have any extra time, I | probably need to be ) studying.” ft By: Rex Nelson is name was Frank Stroope and the picture at right first appeared in the Arkansas Democrat in 1928. The event was the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference golf tournament and the winner was Ouachita. This year Ouachita still stood as the king of the collegiate golf scene in Arkansas having won three of the past four AIC titles and three of the last four NAIA District 17 championships. What Stroope helped start continued today largely due to the efforts of one man, Frank Taylor. As strange as it may have seemed, the job of golf coach at the Baptist University was not exactly a job. It stood as more of a hobby for Taylor, whose official title was that of registrar. Daily I could see him working on the north campus area of Ouachita across from my house. What was once a cow pasture and hay barn now is an office-equipment shed, a driving range anda three hole course. It was a personal project for Taylor and on the hot summer afternoons when any sane man would be under the air conditioner, one could find Taylor working there. The strange thing about the whole situation was that Frank Taylor was not one of those country-club set people who grew up ona golf course. No, he didn’t even start playing until 1960 when, while working on his masters at Eastern New Mexico, Taylor decided to take a beginner’s golf course. Immediately, he was hooked. He wasted no time in calling home to Arkadelphia and buying aset of clubs from Robert Nelson that he still owns. Coming back to a coaching position at Arkadelphia High School, Taylor led a team consisting of such familiar faces as Ed McCorkle and Gary Andrews to second in the state in 1962 and a state championship in 1a And you thought the SINCE TAKING OVER AS GOLF coach in 1975, Frank Tay- lor has kept golf thriving at Oua- chita. A FOUNDING FATHER in golf at Ouachita, Frank Stroope led the Tigers to an AIC title in 1928. football title this past fall was the first state crown for a Badger team. Well, the interest continued and when Quintus Crews left Ouachita, Taylor expressed a desire to take over the golf program to athletic director Bill Vining and AD gladly granted it. Since that time, Tiger squads have finished second in’75, sixthin’76, first in 77, firstin 78, first in 9, and second in ‘80. “Golf has helped me in my personal life,” Taylor would quickly tell you. ‘I’ve played it all, but nothing can compare with golf. You can’t blame adversity on anyone but yourself. That’s why I love the game.” Old Frank Stroope would certainly be proud. Sports Magazine 235 : ‘ crossed home plate. Once the | A diamond rich Little Rock team of the i in history Southern League came down |, and played Ouachita with hs By: Rex Nelson ever saw or ever heard of. He Fena on the hill. They went was a lefthander with the back home beaten, shut out |x hen it comes to speed of Walter Johnson or and with only a few scrawny fi baseball, Ouachita Bob Feller, take your choice. hits.” WU Baptist University He had wonderful control and Rogers would go on to play i has a long, storied a puzzling assortment of for the Pittsburgh Pirates ‘i tradition. Famed Arkadelphia curves, a fine head and plenty while other Ouachita players | journalist W. H. Halliburton of character. It is said there would make it to the Ba once wrote, “Ouachita was was one flaw in his record — Cardinals, the White Sox, the |}; baseball king of all she he lost one game in four years. Southern League and 4 surveyed in the early 1900’s That almost broke the hearts elsewhere. Halliburton told of ji | and she surveyed plenty. of his worshipful supporters. a player named Donald Muse © 4; Colleges really went in for “Most of the batters who who played around 1910. He © | baseball during the first opposed Rogers struck out was called Swatting Si and i | decade of the century. once or more during a game. supposedly hit .700 one | “Graduates of that era went Few got any hits and fewer season. Halliburton wrote, | on to play in the organized , leagues some to Class D but | | most to the A, AA and major z, i i| league teams. The Ouachita Q) ] | bat and ball artists during that _ ‘ ‘ | first decade could hold their et i own with any college or fs Se ne | university nine in the i | nation.” | The late writer then i. | continued with some stories , | that well illustrate the color 1, and tradition associated with ia | Ouachita baseball: “Standing | out in the early part of the ql century was a tall, rawboned 1, young man by the name of W. ; F. Rogers. Oldtimers living : here in Arkadelphia will state , that Fenna Rogers was the ‘ greatest baseball player they , x a n it it | | i De ik th pW th ) P|) THE LATE RAB ROGERS coach- TODAY'S COACH, VAN BAR- |i ed the Tigers to an AIC cham- RETT, has led his team to two | pionship in 1960. : straight NAIA District 17 playoff berths. In 236 Sports 0 ff “Big Si was the best college batter in our memory. Muse was of medium build, very | fast, had a fine stance, a well-timed swing. He didn’t seem to be slugging, but he gripped his long bat near the nub and stepped in ever so | gracefully and the ball went _ away like a thing possessed.” Year after year, Ouachita won the state championship. In 1916, the Kansas City Blues of the American Association did their spring training in Arkadelphia with Ouachita _ giving the Class AA club _ tough opposition in anumber of games. The tradition didn’t die. Instead, it continued into modern times with Rab Rodgers having several fine teams including an AIC championship squad in 1960. Following the death of Rodgers after the 1965 season, Jake Shambarger took over and won six straight titles beginning in 1967 before turning the coaching duties _ over to George Jones in 1973. In ‘67, the Tigers were third in the nation in batting witha team average of .320. The following year shortstop Roger Pattillo made All-American and led the AIC with a .423 average. Pattillo repeated as an All-American in ‘69. Bubba Cope was a second-team All-American in 1970 as the tradition lived on. After several years of mediocre play under Jones and Don Purdy, Van Barrett took over in 1979. His first squad finished in a tie for second in the AIC and his second squad in a tie for third. Each year the Tigers were one of only four teams in the state invited to the NAIA District 17 playoffs. The echoes of the past ring loudly at Ouachita’s. Rab Rodgers Field. Through it all, Van Barrett’s Tiger teams of present are creating theirown memories. 1981 Ouachitonian Sports Magazine A proven athlete at home and afar wo years ago, Ouachita Baptist University had one of the best tailbacks in the NAIA. His name was William Miller, and although he stood only 5’ 8” and weighed 170 pounds, he was a menace to opponents defenses. While at Ouachita, Miller set seven OBU rushing records and one AIC record. The OBU records made included most touchdowns scored, 10; most points scored, 116; most rushing attempts, 291; most rushing yards, 1,668, which also set the AIC record and the OBU record for most total yards on offense; most touchdowns scored in college career, 41; and most points scored in college career, 250. His other honors included being named an All- American on the NAIA team, and being named to the Associated Press Small College All-American team. But now Miller has achieved an even greater height: being named the Canadian Football League’s Rookie of the Year. Miller received the award after rushing for 1,053 yards and catching passes for another 344 yards. Miller also helped turn the Winnipeg Blue Bombers around froma losing season of 4-12 a year ago to a 10-6 season and a playoff berth. But things weren’t always a breeze for the native of Rison. WILLIAM MILLER DAZZLED AIC opponents much like he did the Canadian league while being named Rookie-of-the-Year. After being cut from the Atlanta Falcons two weeks before the regular season began, William headed north to Calgary of the CFL. His dreams were shot down again during training camp. Then after setting out the winter working in Rison, Miller headed back to Calgary in May. But instead of impressing Calgary, Miller impressed the Winnipeg team. And for the standard CFL waiver price of $350, the Blue Bombers purchased Miller from Calgary. From that point on Miller proved his worth. Not getting a chance to prove ones worth can bea bit discouraging, and William Miller had those discouraging moments. But now he is able to say laughingly, ‘““When you've been cut as much as I have you get used to it. But I didn’t feel bad about it. I was given a chance. That’s all I wanted.” Par Sports Magazine 237 238 Sports A sporting cheer for the Bengal team heerleading, a sport in its own way, was enjoyed by eight energetic students. Although not considered a sport by most, the OBU MEMBERS OF THE CHEER- LEADERS are FRONT ROW: Mike Baldridge. SECOND ROW: Ken Williams. THIRD ROW: Denise Clark, Terry cheerleaders considered it their way of participating in sports. “It’s definitely a sport,”’ said freshman Al Stanford. ‘“‘We do compete with other squads, especially Daniell, Toby Anderson, Mike Spivey, Sharon Chancey. FOURTH ROW: Anita Carr, Mandy Jones. TOP ROW: Linda Usery. ; Be ai as at camps.” During the summer, the i cheerleaders attended a W cheerleading camp at ‘ Southern Methodist mn University. While there, they } won an award for the most } spirited group for every night } except one. , This spirited squad came } ' back home, and in the fall} picked up two freshmen to } add to their group. h ‘ - THE HOT DAYS IN AUTUMN |} didn’t keep Denise Clark and | Mike Spivey from showing their support. | | | The new squad had little | trouble adjusting themselves to each others traits and personalities. ‘We started out on a good foot,” said captain }) Anita Carr, explaining that | this has contributed to their | success. ' _ Football season started and the cheerleaders were traveling with the team while also practicing five to ten hours per week. Not many 1981 Ouachitonian Sports Magazine people would work that long and hard just for the glamour of cheerleading. But Denise Clark explained that glamour and attention is not why she cheers. ‘We aren’t there to stand in front of everybody to get all of the attention,” Denise said. ‘‘What we’re there for is to lead the cheers. I feel like when I’m down there cheering, I’m helping the team.” Their faithfulness to cheer was proven on September 13. In a hard driving rain, few people expected any spectators or even cheerleaders to show up at the Ouachita-Texas Lutheran football game. But there they were, standing on the track drenched while supporting their team from beginning to end. Although all the cheerleaders enjoyed the night, all agreed that ‘‘beating Henderson” was the best game of all. Although not common in high schools, male cheerleaders were very common in colleges, and Ouachita was no exception. “At times I felt pressured,’’ said Toby Anderson, ‘but only at schools that do not have guy cheerleaders and they get rude. But having guy cheerleaders takes a lot of pressure off the girls when they do pyramids.”’ Being a cheerleader required dedication and spirit and the 1981 squad had both, making it an exciting year for them. “We've been a close Christian squad,” Anita said, “and that in itself made the year more fun.” CHEERING DIDN’T TAKE AWAY the anxiety of watching from the sidelines. Freshman Toby Anderson keeps a hopeful eye on the field. A JUNIOR FROM TEXAR- KANA, Mandy Jones helps keep the Tiger fans alive on a cool Saturday afternoon. Sports Magazine 239 It's Our Style ur dorm room may have been our home away from home for a few years, but in the after- noons and after supper, it was easy to discover where o ur “real’’ second home was. Names of buildings automati- cally determined a student’s ma- jor. Moses Provine meant hours were spent in secluded formal- dehyde-scented _ laboratories. The word seclusion could also easily apply to voice and piano majors on Mabee’s second and third floor practice rooms. And Flenniken second floor was synonymous with communica- tions majors, publications and deadlines. Until 10 p.m. every week night in Riley Library, home may have been sharing a table with a friend in the main room, or dig- ging up old magazines in the periodical section or finding a place to plug in a calculator up- stairs. And after closing hours, some students found a rickety desk in an empty Terrel Moore room the place to finish studying for tests. Our academics standards were high. But from researching term papers to dissecting sharks, we took our studies seriously, be- cause it was our style. WITH THE AID of computers, regis- tration meant less time spent in Lile. But completing the process prom- ised the beginning of classes. IN PAINTING CLASS, learning to be creative with colors and design was part of the curriculum for Susan Pitts. EXPLORING THE BASIS for theol- ogy was part of the degree program for religion major Kevin Holcomb. Academics Contents Administration 242 Business 246 Education 248 Humanities 250 Library 252 Music 254 Science 256 Social Sciences 260 Religion 264 Features 266 Commencement 270 Academics 241 Be RR RTS ae S. 242 Academics MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES are FRONT ROW: Jess Odom of Little Rock, H. E. ‘Pete’ Raines (Chairman) of Stuttgart, Mrs. Walter Mizell of Benton, Mrs. L. L. Morrow of Mena, Mrs. George Jordan of Camden, Mrs. Glenn Bur- ton of Little Rock, Dr. Daniel R. Grant. SECOND ROW: Robert Gladden of Little Rock, Rev. Al Sparkman of Crossett, Jeral Hampton of Boone- ville, Dr. Glenn Hickey of Batesville, Judge Ed- ward Maddox of Harrisburg, James Baugh of Dermott. THIRD ROW: Jim Wooten of DeWitt, Sherwin Williams of Arkadelphia, Russell Miller of Mountain Home, Rev. Jack Bledsoe of Des Arc, Rev. Johnny Jackson of Little Rock, Earl Verser of Eudora. BACK ROW: Earl Robinson of Van Bu- ren, Clarence Anthony of Murfreesboro, Rev. James Walker of Mount Ida, Rev. Harold White of England. Not pictured: Dr. John McClanahan of Pine Bluff and Rev. Don Moore of Fort Smith. son is to work with students, like Linda Rowin) with degree plans. 1 W AS THE NEW VICE-PRESIDENT for Develop: ment, Rogér Harrod visits with Ouachita support: ers and friends. n May 10, 1980, plans for Ouachita’s 1986 Centennial Campus Celebra- tion was announced at the com- mencement activities by Dr. Daniel J.. Grant. | “Since America’s Bicentennial celebration ja 1976, the students, faculty, alumni, trus- ji2es, church leaders, members of the De- f elopment Council and other friends have jveen working diligently to develop long- nange goals for the University,’”’ Grant said. | At the heart of the efforts for the four year plan, Grant said that the question had been 4 ‘rought up, ‘““What do we want Ouachita to ™ Je on its 100 birthday in 1986?” ely } Dp; Ouachita’s Centennial Advancement Pro- ram emerged from this question. It will em- yhasize the academic and Christian pur- poses of the University “in a variety of excit- Dr. Daniel R. Grant President ing ways.” Major projects to be accomplished by the 100th birthday of Ouachita include — cam- pus beautification, a ravine development, aesthetics — additional greenery, flowering trees and shrubs, access to the ravine, North campus development — additional playing fields and parking, and landscaped parking throughout campus; An auditorium seating 2000 with 1400 on the main level and 600 on the mezzanine; a Health, Physical Educa- tion, Recreation and Athletics Complex composed of Rockefeller Gymnasium with increased seating to 3500 seats, offices, a 25- yard swimming pool with eight swimming lanes and three and eight meter boards with seating for 500 spectators, and additional projects featuring the development of Wal- ton Gym, a Humanities building extending Dr. Ed Coulter Administrative Affairs B. Aldon Dixon Dean of Students Dr. Carl Goodson Development Officer jong range plans were made to help the University celebrate its 100th birthday 41 centennial celebration from the present Lile Hall including history, English communications, and modern for- eign languages; and a Theme Center which will contain a collection of memorabilia and symbols representing the spirit and pur- poses of Ouachita. Rising from the Theme Center will be a tower that will become a focal point of campus and a landmark for visitors. Lastly a dramatic new addition to Riley Library will change the library’s pres- ent ‘’L”’ shape into a more functional triangu- lar structure. The Ouachita Centennial Advancement Program is the most ambitious undertaking in the history of this university. Visualiza- tions of the 1986 campus were developed by the architectural firm of Blass, Chilcote, Car- ter, Landford, Wilcox of Little Rock. Mr. Roger Harrod Director of Development Vice-President Academic Affairs Mr. Ed Seale Mr. Joe Franz Business Manager Administration 243 FROM COOKIES AND ICE CREAM to good ole fellowship, Mrs. Grant is a perfect first lady. CHATTING WITH TIGER TRAKS CELEBRITY Jay Freeman, Dr. Grant is also a participant in the Celebrity Tennis Match held on Saturday after- noon. By Brenda Wense ow did it feel to be the wife of the president at OBU? “Busy, in one word,” said Mrs. Daniel R. Grant. I do a lot of en- tertaining for various campus organizations, faculty and friends of the university.” The first year in the new president’s home, the Grants entertained over 2,900 guests, and since then the numbers have continued to multiply. Mrs. Grant received help from food service manager, Walt Kehoe, ora particular student organization when preparing the food for large groups such as the senior class picnic, or freshman orientation. But for the most part Mrs. Grant did all of the food prepara- tion herself. “The secret to cooking for a lot of people,” said Mrs. Grant, “is to plan in advance.” While Dr. and Mrs. Grant were busy in their hectic entertaining schedules, it was sometimes hard to find quality time to spend together. “Time of any quality is very hard to come 244 Academics Our first lady by,”” said Mrs. Grant. “We have to plan ahead and look at the calendar to make time to be together.” Traveling with Dr. Grant was one unique way Mrs. Grant spent time alone with her husband. She always saved from summer to summer in order to attend the annual Baptist World Alliance meetings with Dr. Grant, be- cause every year they visited a different country. “IT could travel all the time,” said Mrs. Grant. “It’s entertaining, and stimulating to meet people in other countries and from dif- ferent cultures. This summer the annual meeting is in Puerto Rico. We’ve never been there so we're really looking forward to go- ing.” When Mrs. Grant wasn’t busy entertain- ing or traveling she did something therapeu- tic for herself. “T’ve become interested in a craft group,” said Mrs. Grant, “we meet when we can and share new ideas in needle work.” In addition to craft hobbies, Mrs. Grant helped Dr. Grant lead an adult church train- ing group, and participated in Women’s Missionary Union and was a state executive board member of WMU. Mrs. Grant graduated from OBU in 1947, however she did not start out at Ouachita. Her freshman year was spent at Henderson. While she and a group were trying to get a BSU started at Henderson she met the presi- dent of Ouachita’s BSU, which was Dr. Daniel R. Grant. “T did not transfer from Henderson to Ouachita because of Dr. Grant,” said Mrs. Grant. “I simply wanted a particular pro- gram of study at Ouachita.” However when Mrs. Grant moved into Tiger country, Dr. Grant made a point to welcome her. “The first time he called me for a date,” said Mrs. Grant, “I said I don’t think so, I’ve got a lot to do. I’ve got to get unpacked and get my room straight.” A decade of dedication hen President Daniel Grant came to Ouachita Baptist University ten years ago, the enrollment was de- clining, the students were asking for a student center and Ouachita was oper- ating with a $200,000 deficit. But within the next ten years, Ouachita began operating ‘in the black,’”” Evans Stu- dent Center was built — complete with a bowling alley, game room and the Tiger Grill — and the enrollment started climbing up- ward. “During the 1960s enrollment began to de- cline. In 1970 Ouachita had an enrollment of | 1,350,” said Grant. “Then while enrollment continued to drop for many universities, Ouachita’s enrollment increased to 1,619 students in 1980.” Grant attributes Ouachita’s growth to “one major catalyst’’ — the university’s twofold goal of having equal strength in academic and Christian excellence. Ouachita’s growth can also be attributed to the strengthening of the development pro- gram which “‘is vitally important to Oua- chita’s future.” The development program includes the public relations between alumni and the churches of the Arkansas Baptist State Con- vention; developing programs for wills, es- tate planning, capital campaigns and en- dowed chairs of instruction; and working with the comprehensive admissions coun- seling program. In 1975, the Ouachita Student Foundation (OSF) grew out of the development program. The first student foundation in Arkansas, OSF provides leadership training, institu- tion building, scholarships for upperclass- men, recruitment opportunities, public rela- tions work with Tiger Traks, a healthy com- petition among students and a more in- formed student body and alumni. In its first year of operation, OSF awarded seven $500 scholarships and in five years the number has grown to 100 $500 scholarships. Growth has also taken place in the diver- sity of students, both in geography and the academic skills, according to Grant. For the past four years, Ouachita has been in the top three in the state for the number of National Merit Scholarship winners attending school. But, on the other end of the spectrum, a pro- gram begun in October 1979, Special Ser- vices, offers students from disadvantaged backgrounds tutoring, cultural enrichment activities and counseling. Besides OSF and Special Services, another new program has been added to opportuni- ties offered at OBU — the exchange program with Seinan Gakuin University in Fukuoka, Japan, developed in 1975 through one of Grant’s international trips. “T met Dr. Akande, the president of Seinan Gakuin, in the Philippines,’ said Grant, “and during another meeting for the Baptist World Alliance in Brighton, England, we worked out the details for the exchange pro- gram.” Most of Grant’s traveling is due to his af- filiation with the Baptist World Alliance. He has served on the Commission on Religious Liberty and Human Rights and he is cur- rently serving on the Commission on Chris- tian Ethics. Grant is also chairman of the Education Commission of the 13-million member Southern Baptist Convention. “International travel is one of my most fa- vorite things to do,” said Betty Jo Grant. “Every year the General Council of the Bap- tist World Alliance meets in a different part of the world and every five years the Baptist World Congress meets. This year the Con- gress will meet in Toronto, Canada.” The Grants have traveled to England, the Philippine Islands, Switzerland, the Soviet Union, Sweden, Nova Scotia and Jamaica. “These trips are good for Ouachita because they give Daniel a world view, opportunities to meet potential speakers and plan exchange programs,” said Mrs. Grant. Besides traveling, Grant writes a weekly column “One Layman’s Opinion” for the “Arkansas Baptist Newsmagazine,” and he is revising the third edition of his own text book “State and Local Government in America.” “One of my desires is to remain active as a political scientist; therefore, I revise my book and continue to clip newspapers and maga- zines for current political cartoons,” said Grant. He also collects tigers, a new hobby since co ming to OBU. But a special interest to Grant is his two grandchildren, a boy and a girl, each three and a half years old. The Grants’ three children — Carolyn, Shirley and Ross — have all married in the past 10 years. When he’s not playing with his grandchil- dren, working at OBU or involved in church activities at First Baptist Church of Arkadel- phia, Grant enjoys playing tennis and watch- ing a variety of sports. “T enjoy all sports,” he said. ‘They are part of the joy of Ouachita. We’ve been fortunate for a church-related school to have received for the past two years the AIC ‘All Sports Trophy’ for overall performances in nine events.” Mrs. Grant stays busy with entertaining university guests, faculty members, students and church friends. The entertainment con- sists of dessert parties, potlucks, buffets and informal dinners where everyone lends a hand. “Work assignments,” like refilling glasses and serving coffee or dessert, are often placed under napkins or passed out in a bas- ket. “Entertaining is easier with the new pres- ident’s home,” said Mrs. Grant. “It’s great for the school and will serve Ouachita for a long time.” How does Mrs. Grant see the next 10 years? Retirement was her first response but Ouachita’s centennial celebration was sec- ond. 1986 will be OBU’s centennial and 1976-86 was Officially named the Centennial Decade with 10 goals to be achieved by the time OBU reaches its 100th year. The goals include strengthening Ouachita’s Christian destinc- tives, improving faculty and staff salaries, and a stronger commitment to working with Arkansas Baptist churches and the Arkansas Baptist convention — Grant’s number one priority when he first came to OBU. While dedicating new buildings and commencements are the most exciting times for Grant, the most rewarding part of being president is ‘“seeing young people come in as freshmen with many talents and hang-ups — and watching them grow out of the hang-ups and develop their talents.” “If I didn’t have this, I’m not sure the other benefits would be as meaningful,” said Grant. Dr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Grant 245 Se Ss eae ax RS. wk ke aoe } wre A five-fold department offers endless hours of studying facts and figures of the business world A calculated risk s student enrollment hit a record high, the busi- ness department met its academic demands by adding additional courses, such as Sales Management, and two new instructors, Mr. Eddie Ary and Mrs. Betty McGee. Offering classes in accounting, marketing, business administration, economics and office administration, the department provided a good combination of pro- fessional training, along with the liberal arts educa- tion. Striving for a degree from the business department was not an easy task. ‘Four hours a day were spent studying,” according to one accounting major. Differ- ing from other areas of study, majoring in office ad- ministration meant training ‘in theory as well as Pte BUSINESS MACHINES REQUIRED much time and pati- ence. Office Administration major Gianna Gregory, works on an assignment at one of the department’s adding machines. FOR STUDENTS IN ACCOUNTING, a busy schedule of math and accounting classes was the norm. Accounting de- partment chairman, Mrs. Margaret Wright, uses an over- head projector to lecture to an Intermediate Accounting class. 246 Academics skills,” according to Sandra Dunn. And, according to Sandra, studying was a serious thing. ‘Tests are given maybe four times a semester.” As for most college students, future employment was a definite goal, with choosing a career a con- templated decision. Cheryl Warren began her educa- tion in business while in high school. “I did clerical work and accounting my senior year in high school and my freshman year at OBU,” said Cheryl. ‘Then I decided to major in Business Administration and work in management.” From computers and typewriters, to calculaters, worn-down erasers and $25 books, those majoring in business were devotedly seeking the education to best qualify them for their future careers. A REQUIRED CLASS for office administration majors was Office Procedures. Rejeanna Schaaf follows in her book as Mrs. Turner lectures the class. BUSINESS MAJORS WERE not the only students to take business courses. Bruce Coleman, a Religious Education major, took Personal Finance as an elective. COMPARING NOTES and numbers are Eddie Barrett and Lisa Moore. In business courses, working together was a big asset. E 8 EB FOS ncn x Business 247 ree ae THE DIVISION OF EDUCATION included the depart- ments of Education, Health, Physical Education and Recrea- tion, Home Economics and Library Media. Working toward an Elementary Education degree is Gayla McBride, a senior from Havana. LEARNING CLASSROOM TECHNIQUES and procedures was all a part of Special Methods. Reviewing her notes in preparation for class is Renee Eshleman. 248 Academics ; : Observation gives students an on-site view of what teaching is all about Moving up the block here’s more than one method of getting the job done.” That, according to Dr. Charles Chambliss was the concept behind the broad spectrum of education courses. Foundations of Education and its corequisite Observation Participation were the beginning of that spectrum for prospective education majors. “The content of these classes is not heavy,” said Chambliss, “but it’s a good chance for students to have an on-site view of what education is all about — the good, the bad, and the ugly.” The observation portion, in particular, gave the students an opportunity to look at teaching as it really was. “We've only done observation about two years,” said Chambliss. “It’s really added a beneficial dimen- sion to the program. We’re thrilled that the schools will let us do it.” These classes, along with Educational Psychology and the courses included in the professional semester, were required of both elementary and secondary edu- cation majors. , The professional semester, better known as “the bloc,’”” was constantly being improved. The contro- versial modular approach, which was introduced two years ago, was incorporated into what Chambliss called ‘a more structured setting.” “The administration needed to know how to count class load and faculty members needed to be in front of classes,’’ said Chambliss, who particularly missed the student-teacher contact. “I felt like I was losing my craft — I needed an audience.” Chambliss continued, “We didn’t quit the modular approach. We simply put it into something the faculty would be happy with and the administration could understand.” Besides, there is no one way to doit. We just want to be prepared to give the students what they need.”’ LISTENING TO LECTURES was only part of an education major’s schedule. Before they graduate, Joy Brumley and Monica Ashbrook will have spent a semester practice teach- ing in public schools. Education 249 ART CLASSES WERE open to all students throughout the university. Carleen Powers works on a project to be shown at the art students’ exhibit in the spring. THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY clinic provided therapy ser- vices to the public and gave speech pathology majors excel- lent “on-the-job” training. Working with a patient in the | clinic is Charles Smith, the only male speech pathology major in the department. A GENERAL EDUCATION requirement for all freshmen was English. Michael Keene, a freshman from Crossett, takes notes during an English lecture. 250 Academics Five departments with little in common stress the important things in life A creative bond he Humanities division included five depart- ments, and those departments seemed at first glance to have little in common. ‘We don’t act as a group,” said Dr. Herman Sandford. ‘We were grouped together only because it was conven- ient to do so.” The Humanities division, which in - cluded the departments of English, Art, Speech and Drama, Communications, and Modern Foreign Lan- guage, was united, however, in two purposes; fur- thering basic skills and promoting creativity. “Any Humanities division is going to be more con- cerned with the things that are most important in life,” Dr. Sandford said, ‘‘and it is obvious that we are concerned with values. You can’t teach literature or foreign language or drama without dealing in val- ues.” The English department stressed the impor- tance of learning basic skills such as reading, writing, and speaking through the study of grammar and liter- ature. The English department changes constantly, Dr. Sandford said, in the material that is taught. ‘We revise what we’re doing substantially every year.” Dr. Sandford said he believed Ouachita had one of the best undergraduate faculties in Arkansas. Debbie Brown, a senior English major, said, “I think it’s a good department, especially because of the variety of teachers. There is a lot of flexibility in the English department.” With debates and plays and other forms of self- expression, the speech and drama department also promoted basic skills and creativity. ‘The Interlop- ers,’ written and directed by Mr. Dennis Holt, ’’Har- vey,” “The Unwicked Witch,” a children’s play which toured elementary schools, and Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” were the department’s four plays. ‘The Interlopers’’ was Ouachita’s entry in the Arkansas Di- vision of the American College Theatre Festival in December. Mr. Holt said that the department was becoming more active in forensics, attending debate tournaments, prose reading, extemporaneous speak- ing, and duet acting. Speech Pathology emphasized the study and un- derstanding of speech disorders. Speech Pathology majors were required to complete 200 clock hours in working with the communicatively handicapped in ‘the OBU clinic, public schools, and daycare centers. Jeani Neal, a freshman from Douglas, Arizona, who planned to major in speech pathology, said that the reputation of Ouachita’s speech and drama depart- ment encouraged her to enroll at Ouachita. The Modern Foreign Languages department, which included French and Spanish, was small. “If you measure strength by numbers, we don’t have the number of students we want, but we do like the qual- ity of those students we have,” said Dr. Jack Estes, department chairman. ‘‘We always have some who will teach, but now we have some who are going into international business,” Dr. Estes said. Students who visited the Mabee Fine Arts Center gallery saw examples of the senior art majors’ creativ- ity and skills. Each senior was required to exhibit examples of his work for a two-week period. In addi- tion to elementary and advanced design, portfolio design, studio problems, sculpture, and ceramics and pottery, the department also offered public school arts and crafts for those who planned to teach. Jewelry was a new course added in the fall. The class, which had only six students, fashioned rings, necklaces, and bracelets from silver and brass. ‘We had to limit the size of the class, soI could work with the students ona one-to-one basis,” explained Mrs. Betty Berry, chair- man of the art department. The goal of the communications department was to help prepare students to work for newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations and to teach journalism. Mrs. Carol Hickingbotham, People Editor for the Daily Siftings Heralds, who earned her master’s degree from Columbia University, joined the staff to teach two upper level courses, Advanced Reporting and Editing II. Mrs. Hickingbotham, who worked for several larger newspapers before joining the Siftings staff, said that the entire communications field is very competitive “Just having a BA in communications isn’t enough. The jobs are not abundant, but they are out there. You have to start at the bottom and do all the grubby little things that you might not expect to do.” The communications department offered several educational trips. “I think that field trips are not only educational, they’re good for morale. The reason I say this is because you get bogged down in class work or publications, trying to meet deadlines, and the trips create a little boost, or break,’ said Sue Walbridge, one of the students who attended the Associated Col- legiate Press convention at the Chicago Hyatt Regency Hotel in October. Whether it was reading a novel, painting a picture, acting ina play, taking a field trip, or learning another language, the Humanities division was constantly stressing values and providing students with oppor- tunities to express their own creativity. Humanities 251 | INDIVIDUAL CAROUSELS ALLOWED students to study with less chance of being distracted by those around them. Roger Morgan concentrates on studying for an exam. RESEARCH SEEMED like a never-ending chore. Students spent hours in the periodicals section looking up resource materials. Al Stanford jots down notes from a magazine to use in a research paper. 252 Academics The three levels of learning consists of fiction, films, and fantasies The meeting of minds hen studying in the individual areas of interest at college, the academic brains were often separated, only to meet when the books were closed. However, there was one place on campus where biology books, calculators and novels all shared the same table. That is, the library. A variety of study environments was available be- cause of the structure of the library. The main reading room provided a large area for the majority of the students to study. And, of course, with that many people in one room, one could occasionally glance up from Shakespeare to catch the eye of that cute coed across the table. But, for those a little more serious, the cubicles, periodicals, and third floor offered a bit more privacy. Pam Rayner, a freshman Chemistry major said she studies on the third floor because ‘’it’s quieter and not as many people milling through.” Two new services were offered by the Riley system this year. When a book was not available at OBU or Henderson, the Computerized Intra Library Loan would locate the book at another library, nationwide. Another service, Computerized Search Service for Re- search, was located at HSU for use by both universi- ties. The traditional aspects of the library continued to be of great use to the growing minds of the individu- als. The periodical section provided magazines, mi- crofilm and microfiche at a total of 600 titles. The third floor housed the Social Sciences and government documents. And the popular main reading room stored the reference books. Down in the basement of Riley was located the Audio-Visual Department. Its purpose was to make available non-print materials and the technology necessary for their use. Services included artwork, audio tape duplication and reproduction, two media auditoriums, film preview, rental and projectors, laminating, and overhead equipment and television recordings. From books, fiche, to AV, from the basement to the lonely third floor, the Riley Library System made available that needed fact, extra quote and related readings. THE LARGE READING ROOM in the library was a favorite place to study. Michelle Raymick and Greg Urchis take advantage of the afternoon silence in the library and review their notes for class. Library 253 SSE a eee Practices, rehearsals and performances are all a part of the seven-degree music program Self sacrifice was worth it all o many outside Mabee Fine Arts Center, a music major’s life was simple and easy-going. For those inside Mabee however, the opposite couldn’t be any more true. The hours of study- ing, listening, practicing, rehearsing, and performing filled the music student’s schedule. The School of Music offered seven degrees in the areas of performance, church music, and music educa- tion. Required classes for every music degree were Harmony, Ear Training, Music Literature, and Music History. “A music degree is the type of degree where you get out of it only what you put into it, said Twyla Roach, a junior from Hot Springs. “It’s up to you to motivate yourself. That means giving up things to make time for all the work.” Along with studying for these classes, time was spent in the Music Library listening to, and analyzing different vocal and instrumental works and working on Ear Training exercises. Some students spent as much as five to six hours a week in the library. But the music student’s work wasn’t over. Almost any time of the day or night, any day of the week, one could hear the frustrations and accomplishments of a music major at practice. Applied vocal and instrumen- tal lessons each week demanded a great deal of self- discipline and self-sacrifice in the practice room. For most students, the practice room was just rehearsal for that performance in Performing Arts Class or for their A NICE ASPECT of the music school was the individual attention given to students by the faculty. Kirk Bulington receives advice from Dr. Francis McBeth during a lesson. A HIGHLIGHT OF HALFTIME at football games was the performance by the band. Mike Hutton, a junior from Little Rock, was a third year member of the marching band. 254 Academics ‘“ury’’ at the end of each semester. Juniors and seniors however, concentrated on that big recital when fam- ily, friends, school work and social life were put aside to devote all their time to perfecting their repertoire. “I’ve come to realize that my practice time is just as important as my homework’, said Twyla, ‘“4f not more important.” Participation in various ensembles gave students in the entire university opportunities to perform. The University Choir and Band were open to all students. Membership in ensembles such as Ouachita Singers, Chamber Singers, Singing Men, Ouachi-Tones, Flute Ensemble, and Jazz Band was open to students by audition and interview. During the year, the Ouachita Singers, Singing Men, and the Ouachi- Tones combined, as they did for their tour of the British Isles in the summer of 80, to help raise money for Ouachita’s Centennial in 1986. The y travelled often to sing for high school assemblies and church services, promoting Ouachita across the state“ The hours were long, the subject difficult and the schedule hectic and exhausting. ‘Most people don’t realize just how much time and hard work it takes to be a music major,” said Lisa Adams of Rochester, New York. But most music majors agreed that the self-sacrifice was worth all when their goals were realized — on stage, at church, or in the classroom. IN THE SPRING SEMESTER, instrumental conducting students are given a chance to try their skills. Jeff Parker conducts the band at an outdoor concert in May. THE HANDBELL CHOIR was open to students throughout the university. Etsuko Misumi, an exchange student from Japan, concentrates on rhythm during a rehearsal. BILLED AS THE “SHOWCASE OF OUACHITA,” the band marched at all football games. Part of the band’s busy schedule was rehearsal everyday at noon. Music 255 z WORKING WITH DR. NIX on his water projects is David Honnell. Honnell works full-time as a researcher. ENTERING COLLEGE AS a chemistry major is quiet a chal- lenge for Johnny Gosser and Tommy Strickland. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING with professors and instruc- tors is at times necessary to understand the field of science and physics. diosa, sone BE 256 Academics ‘ 3 Frequent trips from lab to library are an everyday, common occurance The natural scientists hen walking in Moses Provine one could not help but smell the chemicals brewing in the labs. A walk down the hall revealed many dedicated science majors bending over their work. Many hours were spent in that build- ing by such dedicated students. According to Janice White, a junior pre-med major, “Around twenty hours a week were spent studying by a typical science major.” “Last year the biology department strived to use more self instruction by using a tape slide program and various other visual techniques,” Dr. Oliver said. The department took more field trips, one in the area of ecology. During spring break the marine biology class took a trip to an island in the Gulf of Mexico to do lab and field work. Majors in biology had a bright future to look for- ward to. Teaching and research jobs were open in colleges and universities. For the out-of-doors-man, there were jobs in fish and wildlife, and soil and forestry management. Many students in the biology department were in- terested in areas of pre-law, pre-med, or nursing. “I have always wanted to be a doctor,” said Greta Herndon, a junior pre-med major. Upstairs in Moses Provine was the Physics depart- ment. It offered a general background in the physics related courses. Many of the majors in this depart- ment were in the area of pre-engineering. Those stu- dents often attended OBU for three years then went to another university to get their degree. This depart- ment offered four courses for pre-engineering majors to prepare them for the finishing college hours. Labs which had been combined in the previous years were separated to allow more individual attention. One of Ouachita’s chemistry teachers, Dr. Nix, was named to the Museum of Science and History in Little Rock. Starting in 1979, the museum named a man a year to the museum. Dr. Nix was the first scientist named. Preparation for graduate school and medical school, and providing training for those planning a job in industry, government, labs, or teaching was a part of the Chemistry program. Historically, the department had good students. The department even had its own computer for student use through research projects. “It is a highly motivated group,” according to Dr. Jeffers. (Cont. page 258) CHEMISTRY MAJORS Stuart Ford, ReNae Richardson and Michael Williams prepare samples for gas chromatography. SCIENCE PROJECTS CAN INCLUDE such crafts as glass blowing as Paul Williams, a sohpomore from Searcy, dem- onstrates. Natural Sciences 257 | The natural scientists (Cont. from page 257) Many science majors also had classes in math. The mathematics department, housed in Berry Bible Building, had a quiet, serious atmosphere. The de- partment involved many different areas, such as gen- eral education courses, service areas such as calculas and computer courses, and upper level courses which included the mathmatics majors. Last year the mathmatics department started put- ting emphasis on computer courses. As Professor Carnahan, chairman of the department stated, “There is agrowing awareness among students that they will be expected to know more.”” Computer courses would help students in an advancing computerized society. As semesters progressed, the majors in science and math were not hard to locate. They were the ones in the labs, and even in the library among the graphs, stats, and pocket calculators. FORMULAS, EQUATIONS and methods of math are all a part of solving a calculas problem for Robert Ward. PHYSICS CLASSES REQUIRE extra time for labs and re- lated papers for Melanie Romesburg and Susan Dodson. 258 Academics Se DEDICATION IS A KEY word for Chemistry and Biology majors. Many hours are spent outside the classroom in lab and library study. ewes MEASURING TO PERFECTION is an important aspect of working on experiments. Alan Sandifer concentrates on mixing a chemical solution for an organic chemistry lab. A ZOOLOGY LAB INVOLES the tedious job of dissecting a shark. Graduate student Jimmy Cornwell assists Robin MacAllister in working on her shark. x re WE Natural Science 259 Social Sciences focus on people past and present; their thoughts, beliefs, and actions ows whys of society styles he division of social sciences focused on peo- ple — what people have done of historical sig- nificance from ancient to modern times, how people function in a society, the study of the mind, and the study of politics. History courses were designed to help prepare stu- dents for a wide range of careers. Although the de- partment added no new courses, Ms. Tamara Nichols, a 1978 Ouachita graduate and 1980 Arkansas State graduate, taught in the absence of Mrs. Fran Coulter and Mr. Mike Arrington who were on leave the fall semester to complete residency requirements on their doctorates. Professional seminar courses were Violence in America, taught by Dr. Ray Granade, and Historical Anthropology, taught by Mr. Lavell Cole. Students in Dr. Granade’s research seminar had an opportunity to read their papers at the regional meeting of Phi Alpha Theta. The fact that 1980 was a presidential election year made offerings in the political science department more attractive.-’’Students are naturally interested in the election,” said Dr. Hal Bass, ‘‘and we managed to integrate that into most of the courses.” Most of the changes in courses were semantic changes, according to Dr. Bass. Campaign Politics CHILD DEVELOPMENT, a required course for psychology majors, included a study of the mental, physical and emo- tional development. Angel Davis of El Dorado listens atten- tively to one of Dr. Hurley’s lectures. A SOPHOMORE BUSINESS administration major from Monticello, Any Glover jots down information from a Con- temporary World lecture. 260 Academics changed to Parties, Campaigns and Elections; Politics Among Nations to World Politics; Techniques of Po- litical Science to Philosophy and Methods; Public Opinion Propaganda to Political Opinion and Be- havior. These minor revisions offered a different and broader angle on subjects. Political science was a two-man department with courses taught by Dr. Bass and Mr. Mike Thompson. Dr. Daniel Grant assisted Thompson in teaching State and Local Government and Politics. Students in sociology courses studied the develop- ment, structure, and function of human groups and collective behavior. “Sociology tells you what people are doing,” explained Jeanne Murdock, a sociology major who planned to become a social worker. ‘Then you're more likely to know why and more likely to be able to help them,” she added. One visible way in which the sociology department changed was the addition of two courses, Social Changes in Industrial Society and Introduction to So- cial Services, a freshman course taught by Mrs. Lou Ann Locke. Also, Dr. Paul Root directed a federal government project, Foster Grandparents, at the Children’s Colony in the fall. : Existing courses also changed in content and (Cont. page 262) LLnL cL LLL LLL ee IN HER AMERICAN NATIONAL Government class, Di- anne McSwaine questions Mr. Mike Thompson about the class discussion. LISTENING, UNDERSTANDING and writing notes is an important aspect of any lectured class for students like Bobby Ashley, a junior from Dyess. KEEPING UP WITH RAPID lectures is a challenge for Suzanne Wikman in the class US History to 1877. | Social Sciences 261 SS ak ee ee ae : SS ae eS ee a Se society styles (Cont. from page 260) method of presentation. Prof. Randall Quick used the audio-visuals room frequently as a classroom. “One way that I’ve expanded my Crime and Delinquency class is to match course chapters on murder, rape, homosexuality, and prostitution with “Donahue films on the same subjects,” said Prof. Quick. He did the same in other courses, and sometimes ordered transcripts of the programs. “It’s like getting a text book for two and one-half dollars,” he explained. A $15,000 grant from the Broadhurst Foundation of Tulsa permitted the psychology department to re- equip its labs, including the purchase of a Radio Shack TRS-80. The computer was programmed to analyze data from experiments. As a result of the grant, according to Dr. Randy Smith, the department could offer more lab possibilities. The department added Psychology of Healthy Liv- ing to its curriculum and changed Industrial Psychol- ogy to Applied Psychology, a broader course which covered more areas of professional mental health. Human Processes was divided to make two courses, Perceptions and Cognition, allowing greater depth of study. The psychology department required a strong sci- entific base. “One of the things that our consultants praise Ouachita’s psychology department on,’’ com- mented Dr. Maurice Hurley, “is that we are demand- ing a basic foundation of courses, a basic core that everyone has to go through.” 262 Academics ee CRIME AND DELINQUENCY was one course offered as an elective in the sociology department. Nathaniel Williams takes notes as Prof. Quick lectures to the class. A FRESHMAN FROM CHANTILLY, VA, Shannon Cardine takes notes on world hunger and population in Dr. Auffen- burg’s Contemporary World Class. STUDENTS HAD A CHOICE between a semester of Ameri- can Civ. or two semesters of American History to fulfill general education requirements. Sandy Blakely, a junior from Nashville, listens to a lecture in American History to 1877. A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL education and political sci- ence majors was American National Government. Mr. Mike Thomson, in his second year of teaching at OBU, listens toa student’s response to his lecture. Social Sciences 263 ee TRA SRR 8 ‘AUR — Ng Eee cto Tee aE sepseuaamener oun mars Examining Christian principles to better face the issues of reality Knowing why you Delieve eligion courses were designed for students to prepare for careers in church-related vocations and to increase their understanding of the Christian experience and its significance. The department added to its faculty Mr. Randolph O’Brien, a graduate of Mississippi College and New Orleans Seminary, who specialized in Old Testament and archeology. Religion teachers tried to maintain a close associa- tion with students. “When I came here I went to Dr. Wolber and he sat me down and counseled with me and shared his experience with me. That warm ex- perience really helped me along,” said religion major Jay Dennis. He added that the teachers were sincere in their teachings ‘‘and most students will say that’s a main attraction of the religion department.” The department was very involved in on- and off- campus activities, and worked closely with the BSU evangelism committee in planning an evangelism week led by ministerial students in the spring. “A lot of our students’ are pastoring small churches in the area,’’ said Dr. Vester Wolber, division chairman and religion chairman. “One serves as a youth director, and others are involved on a voluntary basis in vari- A REGULAR PART of the day for many students was Noon- day. Jeff Beardon, a religion major, serves as coordinator of the devotion time. : THE NEWEST MEMBER. of the religion faculty was Mr. Randall O’Brien. He moved to Arkadelphia from New Or- leans Seminary. 264 Academics ous churches.” One was a Sunday School director, one a student chaplain at Tucker prison, and two student chaplains at Arkansas Boys’ School at Pine Bluff. The purpose of the philosophy department, accord- ing to Mr. Mike Beaty, was to expose students to ideas and “find ideas that have confronted human beings since recorded history — the issues of good and bad; right and wrong; is there a soul?; what is reality?” Another was to help them develop critical thinking skills and to evaluate their own ideas and those of others. = One course which confronted current moral issues was Biomedical Ethics, which had not been offered in three years and was open to pre-med, pre-nursing, and other interested students. The course dealt with the issues of abortion, genetic engineering, and euthanasia. “In terms of majors,’” said Dr. Jim Berryman, philosophy chairman, “we have a small department — eight to ten majors. We have about five in graduate school in philosophy and 12 to 15 in law and politics. Most go on to seminary.” ee THE PENTATEUCH was a required class for a religion de- gree. Listening to a lecture is Wally Thames, a religion major. A REQUIRED CLASS for all students was Old Testament. Dr. Petty lectures to a full class of freshmen students. RELIGION CLASSES ARE AT TIMES taken as electives by students like Amy Pryor, a senior from Searcy. =... . a a aan Religion and Philosophy 265 AFTERNOONS IN THE DORM meant a break from study- ing, relaxing with friends for a few hours and catching up on favorite soaps. THE FINAL STEP OF REGISTRATION for music majors is completing a work load schedule. Denise Duren arranges her week around classes, lessons and practice. 266 Academics of Building a schedule to avoid conflicts always promised a challenge ‘When convenience meant studying the soaps rom “Search for Tomorrow” at 11:30 to ‘The Edge of Night” at 3, television sets in lobbies and dorm rooms were popular places for stu- dents to gather. At times it seems as if the fact that classes met at the same time was a poor excuse to miss the daily antics of “General Hospital’s’” Laura and Luke. Even as freshmen, students learned to build their own individual preferences. Seldom did a student select a course haphazardly; much deliberation went into filling out course preference surveys. Students tried to find the right classes to fulfill general educa- tion and major requirements, the right time slots to leave hours to sleep, study, work and play and the teachers to suit their needs. Until seven chapel credits were earned, everyone left open the 10 or 11 o'clock time slot on Tuesdays. No exceptions. And then, providing a student could avoid class conflicts and closed classes, building a schedule usually provided little difficulty. But some, like Bernardo Fernandez, built their schedules around work. “I try to get all my classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays so I can work Tuesdays and Thursdays,” he said. ‘It gives me a break from routine and I think I give more of myself when I dedicate my whole day to one activity.” One of the most common aversions was the eight o’clock class. Mark Chushman said, “I try to avoid eight o'clock classes to allow early morning hours for Bible study and prayer.” He also kept his afternoons ee 4 Li Cc. , aT At. IT IS MORE THAN JUST FRIENDSHIP that caused room- mates Lisa Pruitt and Lisa Byrd to take the same classes. It is sharing the same interests of working with the deaf. free for tennis practice, three to six, Monday through Friday. To avoid late afternoon classes, nine, ten, and ele- ven o’clock were among the most sought-after time slots since students enjoyed leaving for the weekend as early as possible on Friday. Another situation to avoid was scheduling classes back-to-back. ‘My concentration dwindles after a couple of hours in class,”’ senior Ron Wright said. “I need a little while to digest everything and prepare for my next class.” To study under favorite teachers was still another reason classes were taken at special times. Doug Hall, a sophomore from Little Rock, said he asked other students in advance to find out which teachers were the best for certain subjects. And still others took classes just to be with friends. Roommates Lisa Byrd and Lisa Pruitt, best friends since seventh grade, took all their classes together. “The Lord called us to do the same thing, to work with deaf people,’’ Lisa Byrd said. ‘‘Because we had the same major and since we’re roommates it was a lot easier to take the same classes so we can study to- gether.” Convenience was important to remember in sched- uling classes around studying, working, and sleep- ing. And, with a little planning, it even left time for finding a comfortable place on the bed, adjusting the television antenna, and turning the channel to ‘The Young and the Restless.”” THE HARD PART is scheduling classes around conveni- ence two years in advance. Sophomore Terry Fortner, a religion major, works on his degree plan. Class scheduling feature 267 FOR JUNIORS, the pressure is greater to file a plan by the end of the first semester. Linda Rowin checks out electives and core requirements to add to her list. STUDENTS AREN’T THE ONLY ONES involved in the problems of the degree plan process. Final ap- proval and counseling students on their plans is a full time job for Dr. Goodson. 268 Degree Plans a Pressure of rising degrees Through time conflicts, closed classes and months of planning the “sort of’’ contract evolved By DeAnna Travis green OBU catalog, well-worn with two years of use, lay open ona cluttered desk. Sections of the book were marked with creases, special classes underlined, and the Gen- eral Ed. requirements page layed separate next to notebook paper, pencils and a blank degree plan form. The feeling was easily summed up in one word — frustration. Every student experienced the challenge of juggling core and G.E. requirements and choosing electives to fit into a logical working plan. Even though memories of bennies and buttoning, or the sophomore slump were still fresh experiences, the administration encouraged underclassmen to begin steps to prepare for graduation several years away. Sophomores received campus mail late in the spring semester “inviting” them to file a degree plan approved by their academic adviser. Yet, inevitably, the actual filing was postponed until late in the first semester of the third year while pressure was greater. Problems piled up such as deciding to take summer school courses, wondering if certain credits would transfer, or dis- covering a required class was only offered in the spring. Also there were the questions of whether to take a class at Henderson, and determining a pos- sible work load to earn a double major. After completing her degree plan, Ruth Beaudry, a junior special education major said, ‘It’s a lot of work to get it done. I had several time conflicts and not knowing for sure when a class would be sched- uled in two years made it unpredictable. But lam glad we are required to do them. It forces you to look ahead and be organized.” Though the headaches of filing a plan did pre- sent problems for undergraduates, students failed to realize the other side of the process. Approving the plans turned into a major job for Dr. Carl Good- son, vice-president of academic affairs. In an effort to return the plan within the week it was filed, approving the plan was the most time consuming aspect of his work, sometimes spilling over to Saturday mornings. He checked the plan against catalog requirements and either approved it, noted minor changes, or requested a conference with the student if there were major problems to be cor- rected. Dr. Goodson believed that planning the degree was actually a service to the students. He said, “Setting goals before graduation is necessary, otherwise students don’t know where they are go- ing. It’s sort of a contract with the student.” Following the filed plan exactly, however, was rare. Designed to be just a plan and not a binding agreement, it was subject to change. To match the actual transcript in the business office, final changes were required to be filed and approved in the academic affairs office before graduation. To make filling out the degree form less of an effort for students, one important change was made. In the heavily used departments such as Pastoral Ministry and Business, a special form was designed listing core requirements to be checked off replacing the old system o f rewriting the entire list of courses. A computer, with memory limitations, was used to partially store degree plan information. A com- pletely computerized process was planned for the future, a welcomed change for everyone involved with filing or approving plans. But until that time, with a sharpened pencil and a new catalog, the puzzles and problems of com- pleting the “‘sort of” contract will continue. TEDIOUS WORK, a few headaches and long nights eventually add up to a hard earned degree plan. John Crews finishes the process before graduation in December. THERE’S NO WAY to describe the feeling of excitement after finding an approved plan in the mail. The problems of months of work finally pay off for Kelli Gooding. AND THEN THERE IS THE DIS- APPOINTMENT of discovering overlooked requirements or scheduling conflicts. Gary Harvey checks the problems of his still un- approved plan. Student Life 269 An open-ended completion ‘It all went without saying... the memories and mixed feelings [promised this ending would be different By DeAnna Travis he road to earning the bachelor’s degree had been a four year uphill journey. Yet, somehow the nightmare of endlessly long registration lines, closed classes, sleepy nights | cramming for eight a.m. exams, and miles of scrally | lecture notes had evolved into a cumulation of 128 semester hours and a diploma. | Then, finally, 5 p.m. May 10 or 10:30 a.m. on ) August 1, through tears or undisguised smiles, | graduates shared a common feeling of complete- ness. Months before seniors quickly discovered that graduation itself wasn’t an easy assignment. ‘Changes to scribbled out lines on wrinkled degree plans had to be approved in Academic Affairs then checked against the transcript in the Registrar’s office. There were invitations to order, cap and gown measurements to be taken and fees to pay. | Yet, all too quickly, with the final paper turned in and the last class over, all that stood in the way of | graduation was rehearsal and baccalaureate. On May 10, with last minute details settled and | the caps pinned securely in place, the music began jas 273 seniors filled the empty chairs at A. U. Wil- PARENTS CELEBRATED THE COMPLETION of reliv- ing college life with their children — the problems, the finances and the knowledge collected from four memor- able years. Linda Anderson and her parents talk once more before the ceremony. ONE LOOK INTO THE CROWDED STANDS and it was obvious — it would be a day of mixed emotions. In an hour, four years of frustration and excitement is over. For Sally Neighbors the question was, what comes next? liams Field to hear the speeches of selected speak- ers Lavell Cole, associate professor of history, and David Smith, Student Senate vice-president. The day seemed even more special for the 88 graduating with academic honors who remem- bered being propped over books for hours in the library at night or spending long springtime after- noons in a lab. An added degree of accomplish- ment was awarded to 13 cadets of the OBU Reserve Officers Training Corps who accepted commis- sions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Three months later on August 1, similar ac- tivities took place in Mitchell Auditorium as Rev. John Finn, president of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention delivered the commencement address to sixty students. Ten seniors graduated with spe- cial academic honors and Gerald Williams received his commission into the Army Reserve. Caps flew up into the air, goodbyes were ex- changed and then as quickly as it had begun, it was over. Both days ended much the same, yet uniquely different for each graduate. Faced with the ques- tion of what would come next, seniors realized graduation wasn’t final — this completion had an open ending. SMILES EXPRESS A SENSE OF RELIEF that the past few hectic weeks of activities are at last over. No more mod- ule books to read, speeches to write or papers to research. The goal is reached and happiness is hard to hide. THEN, AT LAST, IT WAS OVER. The year reaches its climax. The ceremony is history, graduates are alumni, and friendships are forced to change. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, the event was routine, yet still special. One last tug on the collar and Dr. Grant and Dr. Goodson begin the ceremony. Commencement 271 | | | 272 Index Academics Section 240 Aclin, Horace C., Jr. 20, 21, 104, 130 Adams, David Earl 168 Adams, Linda 111, 148, 168 Adams, Lisa 100 Adkins, Faye K. 178 Adkins, Robert 178 Administration 242 Akira, Katoh Albritton, Teresa 96, 158 Allen, Bill 178 Allen, Preston Rick Allen, Roy G. 226 Alley, Sonja LaJeune 158 Alley, Kerry Glen 158 Allison, James Edward 121, 130, 142 Almond, Randy 207, 211 Alpha Chi 116 Alphin, Lauralyn 158 American Chemical Society 116 American Home Economics Association 116 Amromare, John E. 130, 168 Anders, Jason Kelly 158 Anderson, Cheryl 130 Anderson, David 178 Anderson, Penni F. 168 Anderson, Toby R. 121, 168, 238 Andrews, Lisa Mary Antonacci, Scott Alan Archer, Felicia Archer, James F. 158 Arendt, Bridgett Y. 100, 126, 130 Argo, Steve 130 Arnold, Gary 49, 110, 168 Arnold, Randall Dean 191 Arnold, Vicki Lyn Ary, Eddie 178 Ary, Phyllis 178 Ashbrook, Monica 99, 158, 249 Ashley, Bobby 261 Ashley, Dennie Lee 158 Association of Women Students 116 Atchison, William C. Atkins, John Edward 158 Atkinson, Edward A. 93, 148 Atkinson, Richard C. 168 Au, Paul Kwan Won 158 Auffenberg, Tom 178 Austin, Rose Mary Autry, Dawn Minnette 25 Avery, Connie Denise 158 Avery, Kim 168 Avery, Shelby 178 AWS Freshmen Council 116 Baggett, Kent 205, 211 Baggett, Kirby 205, 207, 211 Bailey, Dean Edward Bailey, Laura 168 Bailey, Rhonda 148 Baker, Evelyn Avis Baker, Jean 178 Baker, Keith Deshone Baker, Sherman, Jr. Baldridge, Michael A. Baldridge, Patsy A. Baldwin, John Michael 168 Baldwin, Julie 148 Baldwin, Rebecca W. Ball, Fred 93, 119, 121 Ballard, Bill 178 Ballard, Cynthia L. Banks, Vickie Dianne 148 Banzhof, Debra Gale 168 Baptist Student Union 116 Barfield, Pamela 113, 121, 158 Barker, Leah Allason 148 Barnes, Bertram Clay Barnes, Debra Smith Barnes, Joyce A. Barnes, Kevin 158 Barnes, Lisa Renee 168 Barnes, Michael Doyle Barnes, Tedd 178 Barnett, Debra Lynn 168 Barrett, Mary Edith 148 Barrett, Tony D. 158 Barrett, Van 178 Barton, Vicky Lynn 168 . Bascue, Charlotte F. Bascue, Dale William Basketball (Men’s) 220 Basketball (Women’s) 230 Bass, Brain Edward 168 Bass, Cheryl 48, 49, 96, 158 Bass, Hal 178 Bates, Barry 21, 49, 93, 108, 109, 110, 148 Baxter, Johnny W. 148 Beal, Edwina Louise 148 Bealon, Josylon Bean, Karen 118, 158 Beane, Mindi Ann 110, 111, 168 Beard, Jenny Lynn 159 Bearden, Jeffery C. 148, 206, 211, 264 Beaton, Debra Susan Beaty, Michael 178 Beaudry, Ruth L. 148, 269 Belford, Suzanne 148 Belk, Brenda Faye 121, 158, 159 Bell, Anita Gay Bell, Frances H. Bell, Paula 126, 158, 159 Bennett, Camille R. 168 Bennett, Joan 148 Bennett, Mark 119, 130, 142 Bennett, Michael C. 226 Benson, Jesse 178 Benson, Laura 94, 130 Berg, Leslie Diane 168 Berry, Betty 178 Berry, Gary E. 130 Berry, Joe Lynn 158, 159 Berry, Terry C. Berry, Dan 130, 201 Berryman, Jim 178 Berthelot, Perri 159 Besancon, Jonathan R. Beshires, Susan E. Beta Beta Beta Beta Beta Bettis, Evelyn A. 178 Bettis, Sherry 121, 130 Bibbs, David Lynn 169 Biggs. Cheryl] 130 Birdsong, Phyllis 100, 159 Birdwell John Birdwell, Robin 117, 169 Bise, Randy Gene 169 Bishop, Jennifer 28 Bishop, Marjorie 159 Bishop, Sarah Nell Bitely, Stanley Ward Black American Student Society 116 Blackburn, Jeffrey N. Blackmore, Brent D. 28, 148 Blake, Mary Elizabeth Blake, Pat 100, 130 Blake, William T. 37 Blakely, Sandra 100, 148, 263 - Blakely, Patricia Lynn Blakenship, Richard 148 Blatchford, Stephen Bledsoe, Tracy 99, 159 Blenden, Steve 127, 159, 294 Blevins, Judy 52, 118, 120, 130, 142, 193, 200 Bliss, Christine 121, 169 Blue Key Blue, Marilyn E. Bock, Monica Raye Bocox, James Roger Bogard, Mark Boles, Olga B. Bollen, Gail D. 159 Bollen, Greg 211 Bollen, Joyce A. 169 Bone, Adrianne 159 Bone, Larry 178 Bone, Susan Michelle 169 Bowen, Elizabeth M. 169 Bowling 192 Bowman, Donna 117 Boyett, David 148 Brackett, Daniel C. Brackett, Susan E. Brackett, Tracy Gail Braden, Joel Stephen Campbell, Steven 22, 23, 119, 149 Campbell, Suzanne 100, 120, 125, 131, 145 Index Cannon, Howard Lynn 159 Cannon, Nadean Caple, Sheri 99, 114, 159 Cardine, Shannon 169, 262 Cardine, Melanie L. 169 Carlson, Sandra 159 Carlyle, Edwin Dale Carmical, Sallie 159 Carr, Anita 149, 238 Carr, Michael Scott Carrasco, Rolando Jr. 159 Carroll, Vickie J. 131 Carruth, Phylisa 169 Carswell, Kevin 149, 159 Carswell, Marcia 117 Carter, Cathy 115, 169 Carter, Little M. Carter, Marilyn K. Carter, Tara 131 Carter, William S. 119, 130, 211 Caruthers, Steve 159 Case, Leonhart C. 159, 201 Casey, Carrie 169 Cassady, David 3, 20, 149 Castleberry, Debbie 179 Castleberry, Lisa Ann 169 Catlett, Donna C. 131, 145 Chadwock, Robert D. Chamber Singers 110 Chambers, Mary Alice 121, 159 Chambliss, Charles 179 Chambliss, Dawn 169 Chambliss, Patricia K. Chance, Chris 94, 119, 143, 145, 193 Chance, Keith 193 Chancey, Sharon 159, 238 Chaney, Laura 169 Chapel, Dewey 179 Chapel, Dorothy 179 Chapman, John Mark Chappell, Lewis D. 110, 159 Chappell, Paul David 120, 149 Cheatham, Paul 110, 169 Cheatman, Susan Gay Cheerleaders 238 Chi Delta 94 Christensen, Richard 104, 131 Christopher, Sheila 131 Church, Charles T. 93, 129, 149 Churchill, Markham A. 169 Clark, Berthena Clark, Denise 117, 238 Clark, Ettatricia Clark, John Mark Clark, Lynne 119, 131 Clark, Sarah 99, 159 Clary, Billy Gay 96, 159 Clary, Vaughn 149, 192 Claunch, Jeffrey Lee 211 Clay, Peggy 169 Clem, Cheryl 160 Clement, Carla Irene 170 Clement, James Lynn 169 Clements, Clifford 179 Clifton, Glenda 168, 170 Clifton, Robbie 70, 118, 121, 131, 143, 145 Clinesmith, Sonja J. 121, 125, 170 Cloud, Lloyd 243 Clubs and Organizations Section 88 Coad, David Reuel 111 Coker, Michael 159, 160 Colclasure, Crissie 121, 159, 160 Cole, Alisa June 159, 160 Cole, Allen Cole, Nancy Carol 131 Colebank, James R. 149 Coleman, Amy 149 Coleman, Bruce Allen 149, 247 Coleman, John Walter Coleman, Larry Duane 170 Coleman, Thelma Collins, David V. 159, 160 Colophon 297 Colorguard 122 Commencement 270 Conaway, Myra 121, 125, 170 Conine, William Coyd 170 Connelly, Ed 93, 131 Constable, James F. 170 Cook, Brenda 179 Cook, Joseph Kelly 131 Cook, Pam 49, 96, 109, 110, 111, 117, 131 142, 145 Cooke, Diane 110, 159, 160 Cooley, Joseph Cooper, Billy Ray 121, 131 Cooper, Charles Dann Cooper, Elizabeth Ann 117, 170 Cooper, Pauline 179 Cooper, Raymond Wayne 159, 160 Coppenger, Agnes 179 Coppenger, Raymond 179 , Corker, Gary 111, 115, 149 Cornwell, James 94, 131, 259 Cothren, Archie 131 Coulter, Ed 243 Coulter, Fran Cowart, Evelyn 179 Cowart, Glenn 131 Cowart, LaDonna 100, 149 Cowling, Joyce Ann Cox, Mary Beth Cox, Rebecca Jan 131 Cox, Stephen Cary 170 Craig, Caroline 170 Craig, Karen Anne 159, 160 Crain, Joy 170 Crangle, John L. j Crangle, Patricia D. 170 | Sed Kevin 22, 23, 70, 93, 118, 131, 1, 6 } Crawford, James Leroy 201 | Crawford, Joyce E. 17 Crews, John 25, 94, 131, 294 Criswell, Byrl C. 170 : Crockett, James Davy i Croft, Lora Elizabeth 170 Crossett, Jane 149 Crosskno, Cathy 170 Crow, Lynne } Culpepper, Charles B. 159, 160 Culpepper, Kelly 160 Culpepper, Kerri 170 Cunningham, David E. 110 Cunningham, Garry D. Cunningham, Suzanne 89, 100, 149 | Cunningham, William J. 42, 104, 149 | Curlin, Jay Russell | Current Events 66 | Cushman, Mark 149, 193, 267 Dace, Janna 170 Daman, Kenneth Paul Dame, Thomas Hughes Daniel, Leanne 119, 131 | Daniel, Roxane B. Danner, Virginia 179 Danniell, Terry 20, 56, 100, 131, 238 | Daniels, Anthony L. Daniels, Nancy A. Daniels, Rodderick K. Darling, Linda E. 96, 149 Davidson, Gill 201 | Davidson, Suzanne J. Davis, James Leslie 121, 131 Davis, Lawren A. 260 | Davis, Marie Vonceil Davis, Paula Sue Da vis, Lonnie Joel 30, 149 Day, Constance C. 170 Deaton, Joy 119, 120, 131 Dedmon, Lorain | Defreece, Julie 46, 114, 115, 149 Deloach, Mike 201 Delta Omega Mu 91 | Denney, Frances Carol | Dennis, Angie 131 Dennis, Joseph Allen 149 Derryberry, Bob 179 } Derryberry, Elisa Joy Detamore, Wm. Stanley Dewbre, Mark 119, 131 Dewbre, Monte 170 Dickey, Randall 149 Dickson, Maurice R. Dildy, Kim 149 Dillard, Carolyn Lyn 170 Dilworth, Charles Jr. Division of Business 246 Division of Education 248 Division of Humanities 250 Division of Natural Sciences 256 Division of Religion and Philosophy 2 Division of Social Sciences 260 Dixon, B. Aldon 179 Dixon, Kathleen Dixon, Mary Bob 94, 149 Dixon, Reginald 226 Dodd, Walter David 160 1 Dodson, Susan 96, 126, 149, 258 | Donaldson, Dana 100, 160 | Dopson, William 170, 226 Doss, Ashley Clay 110, 149 Doss, Howard R. | Douthitt, Lindley Kay 160 Downs, William D. Jr. 179 ' Doyle, Elizabeth Dean 171 Drennan, Pamela Ann 149 Drennan, Paul William 149 Drennan, Sarah Ann 121, 149 Drew, Pamela Joy Driggers, Barbara S. Duke, Kim 96, 160 Duke, Suzanne 160 Early, Michelle 67, 89, 100, 119, 120, 121, 132 Easley, David 179 Easley, Jackie Lynn Easter, Bobbie L. 179 Easter, Kathy Buck 179 Easter, Max 150 Easterwood, Wayne Jr. 160 Echterhogg, Nina 99, 160, 161 Eckerd, Shelley C. 171 Editor's Page 296 Edmiaston, Dana E. Edmonds, Melody 63, 150 Edwards, Andy 93, 158, 160, 161 Edwards, Kathy Elaine 160, 161 EEE 96 Efurd, Celeste 99, 160, 161 Eger, John Alan Ekdahl, Michael W. Elledge, Michael T. Elliott, Mark 161 Ellis, Linda Carol 160, 161 Ellis, Teresa 171 Elrod, Tanya Denai Embrey, Stephen Scott English, Christopher 171, 172 English, Gary L. English, Melvin Entertainment 82 Bepervon, Mabel 179 person, Sherry Lynn Escalante, Victoe Mk Eshleman, Larla R. Eshleman, Timothy E. Estes, Jack 179 Eudy, Mary Elizabeth 120 Eudy, Russell Darin 171 Evans, Debbie Denise Evans, Jenny Ruth 132 Evans, Pamela Gay 150 Evans, Toni 111, 171 Everett, Keith Alan Everett, Timothy Ray Everett, Wayne 179 Ewan, Patricia M. Ezell, Gerlad William 150 Faculty 178 Farnam, Cynthia Marie 171 Farris, Stephen P. 160, 161, 211 | Fashion Faulkner, James R. 160, 161 Faulkner, Phyllis T. 132 | Faulkner, Ronnie Lee 132 Fawcett, Mark 160, 161 Fawcett, Roger Dale 161 Fawcett, Wayne 94, 119, 132 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 116 | Felton, Walter 161 | Felty, Roger 100, 160, 161 | Fernandez, Bernardo 161, 162, 192, 267 | Ferrell, Julia Ann Ferren, Janice 132 Fikes, Jennifer Lynn 171 Fincher, Betty E. 4, 119, 150 Fink, Robin 161 Finley, Angie Coston Fischer, Kim 120, 150 Fitzgerald, Lori Beth 171 Fitzhugh, Suszn Starr Flag Line 112 Flaig, Neno 179 ' Flanders, Lou Anne 94, 161 | Fleming, Fred Tucker Fleming, Ruth Marlene 132 Fleming, Sharon Fletcher, David 132, 150 Fletcher, Judy 132 Fletcher, Max 132 Flowers, Sandra Kay 171 Floyd, Jeanne Louise Floyd, John Paul 93, 132 Floyd, L Thomas Football 203 Ford, Ralph 179 Ford, Ralph Stuart 132, 257 Ford, Stella Louise 171 Fortner, Terry 31, 41, 93, 126, 267 Foster, Alan Fay 150 Foster, Dana Foster, Norma 179 Foster, Robert Gerald 150 Fowler, Dorothy Jean Fowler, Lea Ellen 100, 219 Fox, Terry Gene 150 Frady, Nedra Faye Franklin, Dewayne E. 171 Franklin, James M. Jr. Franz, Joe 243 Fread, Elizabeth C. French, Debbie Ann French, Robert H. Freshmen 168 Friedl, Cynthia 132 Fuller, George H. Jr. Fuller, Rhonda Jo 118, 171 Funderburk, Mayme L. 161 Gaffney, Linda M. Galbo, Steven 132 Galloway, Lance Garner, Randy 180 Gamma Phi 98 Gamma ape Epsilon 116 Garcia, Kelly 171 Gardner, Murlene D. Garner, Cynthia C. 171 Garner, Gloria 171 Garner, James Allen 104, 132 Garner, James 121, 132 Garner, Shelley E. 171 Garrett, Cynthia 25, 36, 46, 54, 96, 110, 111, 117, 119, 148, 150 Garrison, Lynda Paige Garza, Edward Gatewood, Ada Lee Gaughan, Patricia S. Geltner, Brain Lynn 150 George, Denise 33, 94, 161 Giannetta, Robert A. 171, 201 Giannetta, Rosanne M. 150 Gibson, Terrell Gideon, Gregory Dean 171 Gilbert, Cheryl Y. 161 Gilbert, Mitchell Lee 150 Gill, Cynthia 96, 133 Gilliam, Crai Gilmer, Cynthia Kay Gilmer, Julie Ann 163 Gimenez, Steven 133 Gladden, Greg Austin Glidewell, Randy 171 Glover, Dana 99, 114, 161 Glover, Diana Lynn Glover, Gary Neal 171 Glover, Greg 115 Glover, Herbert A. 260 Glover, Philip K. 121, 171 Glover, Regina 133 Glover, Thomas Goble, Elmer 181 Godfrey, Gina 114, 172 = Goe, Nancy 161 Golston, Brenda Faye Godd, Glenn 180 Gooding, Kelli K. 20, 150 Goodson, Carl 243 Goodson, Rozelle N. 180 Gorum, Sherry 161 Gosser, Bobby 93, 96, 161 Gosser, John 168, 172, 256 Gosser, Jennifer 22, 23, 46, 48, 49, 96, 150 Goza, Marva Jean Graggs, Fletcher J. Graham, James Martin Graham, Mary Sue Grant, Benjamin A. Grant, Betty Jo 244 Grant, Daniel R. 243, 244 Grant, Scarlet 121, 172 Graves, Clara 96, 119 Graves, Faustine Graves, Pamela 161 Graves, Phillip C. 133 Graves, Susan Annette Gray, Deborah 118, 119, 133 Gray, Jane Ellen 172 Grayson, Gayle 99, 133 Green, Bruce Erwin 121, 172, 201 Green, Janet Kay 161 Green, Carol 99, 133 Green, Thurman J. II Greene, James M. 25, 104, 118, 294 Greene, ReNata 121, 172 Greer, Sherri 133 Gregory, Gianne L. 150, 246 Griffin, Claudia M. Griffin, David Leroy 133 Griffin, Terry 3, 37, 94, 110, 111, 161 Griffis, Rebecca K. 161 Griffith, Harmon T. 172 Grimes, Kathy Sperry Grisham, Kevin 116, 118, 121, 161 Grober, Sheri 99, 161 Grossmann, Margaret A. Guerra, John Eric 172 Gulledge, Glen 14, 93, 133 Hailes, Joyce Gale 161 Hairston, Jefferson H. Haley, Allen W. 151 Hale, Mylinda Jean 119, 133 Hall, Calvin Joe 20, 104, 151 Hall, Carl Ray 63 Hall, Dana 121, 172 Hall, Douglas Keith 162 Hall, Hal 110, 115, 151 Hall, John Wyatt Hall, Melissa Ellen Hall, Mollie Annette Hall, Richard Gordon Hall, Robert Edgar Hall, William Oscar 226 Hallum, Nelma D. Hamilton, Jim 226 Hammons, Charles L. 162 Hampton, Laura Leigh 172 Handbell Choir 112 Hankins, Jill 126, 133 Hankins, Robbie Gail 126, 151 Hankins, Thomas Frank Hansberry, Yvonne 133 Hee ri Ann 162 Hanvey, Cynthia 172 Hanvey, Ga 133 Hardage, Paul M. III Hardin, Barry 24, 162 Hardwick, Alan 113, 133 Hardwick, Elaine 113, 133 Hargis, Gretchen I. 117 Harkins, Gerlad D. 172 Harlan, Kevin Lee 120, 134 Harness, Madison C. Harness, Van L. 134 Harper, Ronald Dana Hawes, Joe Michael Harrington, Scott 93, 162, 203, 207, 211 Harris, Donald 207, 211 Harris, Eric Daniel 162 Harris, James Thomas 4, 93, 119, 134, 206, 211 Harris, Lori Ann Harris, Richard 104, 131 Harris, Ronald 211 Harris, Stan 29, 104, 151 Harris, Terry 172 Harris, Valerie 151 Harris, Tracy 191 Harrod, Roger 243 Hart, Kathryn Lynn Hart, Mike 93, 148, 151 Hart, Thomas Lee Jr. Hartley, Steven 162, 191 Hartsfield, Donna 172 Harvey, Gerald Lee 151 Harwell, Kim Annette 172 Hassell, Nancy Carol Hathcock, Randall T. Hawkins, David J. Hawkins, Mark Allen 172 Hawkins, Melissa Hawkins, Rickie Hayes, Carla Jo 113, 162 Hayes, Marianne Young Haygood, Sharon Kay Hays, Michael James 151 Hays, Sarah 96, 111, 114, 151 Heaggans, Frederick A. 226 Heber, Cindy Rae Heber, Teresa Ann Heller, Scott Louis 151 Helms, Gary Louis 172 Helms, Joyce M. 181 Helms, Paula 100, 151 Helms, Rebecca Ann 151 Henderson, Charles 134 Henderson, Hallie Henderson, Paulette Henderson, Perry 121, 151 Hendrick, Carol Dian Hendrix, Elizabeth 172 Hendrix, Julia 46, 94, 111, 134, 142, 145 Hendrix, Lee G. Jr. Hern, Perry 207, 211 Herndon, Doyle 181 Herndon, Greta Parks Herndon, Rufus Herrell, Henry Lee Jr. Herring, Retha 99, 126, 134 Hettinga, Melanie 121, 172 Heyden, Donald Roy Jr. 28 Hickman, Kenneth S. 164 Hicks, Mark Kevin 172 Hicks, Peggy 118, 172 Hicks, Sharon Hightower, Annie Hill, Arnold T. Jr. Hill, David Lawrence 151 Hill, Jana 134 Hill, John Chaffin 172 Hill, Karen Beth 172 Hill, Lisa Davis 121, 134 Hill, Randy Lee 134, 145 Hill, Tyrone Hill, Viola Jennell Hilton, Jeffrey Hinkson, Philip G. Hintz, Brian Gilbert 134 Hipps, Jo Carol Hix, Heidi Hoag, Diane Loy Hobbs, Mark Byron 21, 25, 104 Hobson, Elizabeth A. 173 Hodge, Martha 173 Hodges, Russell Hoffman, Thomas Hogan, Mary Hogan, Matthew James Hogg, Elizabeth Hogg, Laura 94 by Hogg, Norman R. Hoggard, Lori Anne 173 fe Hoeen es Kevin 34, 104, 134, 241 F Holiman, Ma i Holland, Amy 96, 134 Holland, Nancy E. 96, 162 Holland, Paula 121, 163, 173 Holland, Robert 173 Holley, Deborah 49, 96, 119, 125, 134, 145, 294 Holstead, George 211 Holt, Douglas Holt, Dennis Holt, Wilford Hope, Janet 162, 163 Hope, Robin 30, 173 Hopson, Doane 100, 121, 134 Hopson, Naomi 151 Horton, Damara Dianne Howard, Jo Elise Howard, Michelle 173 Hubbard, Daniel Keith Hubbard, Jon Michael Hubbard, Tiffin 173, 211 Hubbs, Cliff 163 Hubby, Timothy 173 Huddleston, Bruce 104, 134 Huddleston, Carmen 120, 121, 134, 142, 145 Huddleston, Kimberly 134 Huddleston, Robert 173 Hudson, Stephen 151 Hughes, Bradley Hughes, Cynthia 100, 162, 163 Hughes, Davey 121 Hughes, Stephen Hughes, Twyla Annette 173 Humphrey, Jeffrey 152 Humphrey, Raymond Humphreys, Mary 173 Hunnicut, Brad 52, 111, 115, 152, 193 Hunt, Lauren E. 173 Hunter, Elec 163 Hurley, Maurice 181 Hurst, Loy L. Index 273 274 Index Hutcheson, Gary M. Hutton, Michael W. 254 Ichter, Carlos 21, 93, 110, 162, 163, 201 Ingram, Marla Ingram, Melinda 158, 162, 163 Ingram, Timothy J. Inman, David Inman, Tommy Intramurals Irechukwu, Okechukwu 134 Ivers, Jimmy 191 Jackson, Jill 96, 134 Jackson, Carolyn 22, 23, 48 Jackson, David 93, 110, 134 Jackson, Eddie 116, 119, 134 Jackson, Kellie Lynn 173 Jackson, Mark Timothy Jackson, Robert Neil 115, 126, 152 Jacobs, Paul David Jacobs, Thomas Henry James, Jim H. James, Shanna Dee 115, 173 Jayroe, Robert 55, 93, 162, 163, 208, 211 Jeffers, Joe 181 Jerry, Kenneth Wayne Jimerson, Martha L. 163 Johnson, Avery D. Johnson, Daniel Lee 134 Johnson, Debra L. Johnson, Harold 181 Johnson, Jesse Lee 226 Johnson, Joy 3, 110, 111, 152 Johnson, Leta Diane Johnson, Randy Paul Johnson, Richard Dean 162, 163 Johnson, Sharon R. Johnson, Sondra E. 152 Johnson, Tina Ann 152 Johnston, Sandra 162, 163 Johnston, Suzanne S. Jones, Mandy 94, 238 Jones, Ben Joseph Jones, Carolyn Fuller Jones, Don Tino 173 Jones, Gwen 152 Jones, James Michael Jones, Janice Marie Jones, Jimmy Lee Jones, Kathryn C. 181 Jones, Lisa Beth 173 Jones, Robert David Jones, Terry Jo 173 Jordan, James 211 Jordan, Geneva July, Mitchell D. Juniel, Janet Denise 162, 163 Juniors 148 Justice, Janith 6, 54, 94, 152 Kanaman, Kim Orin Kappa Delta Pi 116 Keaster, William G. Keck, Ann M. Keck, George 181 Keck, Ouida 181 Keen, Michael 110, 121, 168, 173, 250 Keeton, Diane 99, 162, 163 Keeton, Douglas 93, 163 Keeton, Vickie 130, 134 Kehoe, Walt 181 Keith, Vicki 121, 173 Kelley, Gregory Alan Kelley, Jonathan 181 Kelley, Karla E. 173 Kelly, Connie B. ‘Kelly, M. Ann Kelone, Artris S. Kerr, Lawrence Marvin 134 Kesner, Selena Denise 173 Ketzscher, Jean 181 Key, Delphena Key, Elena C. 134 Keyton, Sarah Scott 173 Kiefer, Steve 113 Killian, Larry David 110, 115, 174 Kilmer, Retha 174 King, Rebecca Lynn 121, 134 King, Taylor 163 King, Thomas Clark Kinley, John Wayne Kinney, Jeff Robert 174 Kirk, Ellen 110, 174 Kirk, Jo Ann 174 Kirkpatrick, Alica 152 Kirkpatrick, Pam 94, 134 Kirtley, June S. Kitchens, Tina 134 Kleck, Gary Gordon Klingensmith, John M. 191 Klinkner, Corliss 134 Klinkner, Melvin 181 Knight, John 219 Knoll, Donald 93 Kok, Clara Chee-Hin Kok, David C. 163 Kongprayoon, Paisit Koonce, Robert Jr. 162, 163 Lace, Burt 110, 125, 174 Laman, John Lambert, Delbert 211 Lambert, Walter Scott 226 Lancaster, Doug 93, 162, 163, 193 Land, Billy 152, 188, 191 Landers, Lisa Landrum Michael V. 121, 162, 163 Laney, Beth 121, 110, 174 Langley, Gregory F. Lankford, John W. 134 Lankford, Leslie 162, 163 Larsen, Don 121, 174 Latham, Ruthie Ann 174 Latting, Lois Jean Launius, Dawn Laurie, Michael B. 134 Lavy, Trevor 152, 226 -Lawrence, Barbara 134 Lawrence, Connie 162, 163 Lawson, Arnie 115, 174 Lawson, Marvin 181 Layton, Bruce 93, 119, 152 Layton, Joe 174 Lee, Donald Todd 121, 174 Lee, Kirk 162, 163 Leflett, Elizabeth 134 Lemay, Rickie 134 Leonard, Maureen 25, 121, 152 Lester, Regina Diane 174 Lewis, Bettye J. Lewis, Charles Lee 174 Lewis, Eddith 181 Lewis, Nathan 121, 152 Lewis, Robert Todd Lim, Hua Kee 111, 174 Lindeblad, Lorrie 163 Lindley, Wayne L. Lindseym, Kenny 152 Lindsey, Nancy B. Lindstrom, Sonia 174 Link, Lois J. Li nk, Marshall O. Lipe, Richard Alan Lippencott, John 181 Lisemby, Douglas Ray Lisk, Lynn Lisk, Ricky Joe Little, John B. Littleford, John Lee Lloyd, Lorreeca Linda 174 Locke, Ken 181 Locke, Kenneth Morgan Locke, Larry Locke, Lou Ann Lockhart, Phyllis Loggins, Kenneth Index Long, Debbie 96, 152 Long, Jane Ann 174 Long, Jeffrey 211 Long, Wendy 33, 100, 117, 158, 163 Love, John Loveless, Maudie Beth Lovell, Steven Eugene 163 Lowman, Mary Jane 94, 163 Lowry, Janna 48, 94, 163 Lucero, Greg Felix Lumby, Robert Brian 113 Lumpkin, Mark Luna, Laurie 20, 28, 117, 192 Mabrey, Lisa 174 Mackey, Elizabeth 163 Maddox, Wilma 182 Maeda, Nichael 38, 104, 163 Magness, Kale 38, 110, 163 Mahan, Britt 93, 148, 152 Major, Sarah Majorettes 112 va. David Mallett, Calvin 211 Manasco, Clara Jean 163 Mang, Lisa 174 Mantooth, Marcella 99, 134 Mantooth, Rocky 194, 195 Marley, Britt 190, 191 Maroon, Sandra 121,125, 174 Marshall, Curtis Marshall, Gladys M. Marshall, Nadine 121, 163 Martin, Joe 110, 174 Martin, Vicki 21, 49, 94, 111, 113, 134 Mason, Norman Mark 174 Massey, Cynthia 94, 119, 134 Massey, Portia 174 Matchett, Stephanie 163 Mathis, David Matthews, Van 153 Maxey, Billy Kim May, Marsha 174 McHenry, Alvernon McAfee, Deborah McAlister, Kenneth 153 McAlister, Kerry McAlister, Robin 121, 174, 259 McBeth, Francis 182 McBeth, Laura 94, 120, 134, 145 McBrayer, Monica 134 McBride, Gayla 248 McBryde, Joan 96, 134 McBryde, Jean 118, 134 McCallum, Vicki Lynn 153 McCarty, Clark 182 McClain, Linda 96, 119, 153 McClard, Clarice E. 182 McClard, Penny 174 McClellan, Detri 174 McClenny, Kenneth McCollum, Christopher McCommas, Betty 182 McCormick, Donald McCormick, Martha Sue McCoy, Donna 20, 54, 108, 117, 134, 145 McCoy, Lisa 174 McCuan, Robert McCully, Jan et 25, 135 McDaniel, George 93, 163 McDaniel, Mary 174 McDonnough, Noel McDougla, Thalia 153 McFarlin, La McGee, Betty 182 McGee, John 174 McGee, Kenneth 100 McGhee, Bobby McGill, Carl Henry McGill, Karen 99, 135 McGough, Mike 135, 188 McGriff, Phillip 153 McGuire, Beverl McKee, Lorri 13 McKenzie, Donna 96, 110, 111, 114, 153 McKenzie, Lori 111, 174 McKenzie, Miles Lewis McKinley, Paula Sue 174 McKinney, Carrie 115 McKinney, David McKinney, Cheer McKinney, Linda 182 McKuin, Lisa 174 McMoran, Annjanette 163 McMurry, Laura 153 McNeese, Larry 182 McSwain, Aubie Jean McSwain, Dianne 163, 261 McTee, Deborah 163 McVay, Angela 163 Meador, John Meador, Julia Marie Meador, Robert 113, 174 Meador, William 119, 211 Medlock, Marlene Mee, Terry Allen 25, 135 Mees, Nancy 174 Meggs, Rebecca 174 Melton, Stacee 110, 113, 117 Merriweather, Tony 182 Metcalf, Lillie Mae Methvin, Glen 163 ' Middleton, Vicki 63, 153 } Miers, Jeffery | Miller, Joy 182 Miles, John | Milligan, Tammy 153 Millikin, Rhonda 153 Mills, Pam Mills, Richard 182 Mills, Robert 153, 201 Mims, Richard 182 | Minor, Mary 163 | Miser, James Allen 174 | Miser, Karen 174 Miss Arkansas Pageant 46 Miss OBU Pageant 44 Misumi, Etsuko 153, 255 Mitchell, Annette 153 Mitchell, Marilyn 153 Mitchell, Susan 21, 121, 175 Mitchell, Thorp 175 Mobley, Angela 135 Mochizuki, Gary | Moffatt, Carolyn 182 | Moffatt, Donna 96, 111, 119, 126, 153 | Mohundro, Bonnie I Monk, Gwyn 49, 110, 130, 135, 145 Montgomery, John 175 Montgomery, Patricia 175 Moore, Alan 104, 164 Moore, Donald Jeffrey | Moore, Donald Ray 175 | Moore, James Moore, John Moore, Laura 89, 117, 121, 164 Moore, Lee | Moore, Lisa Karol 99, 153 | Moore, Malisa 121, 175, 247 | Moore, Michael 93 Moore, Michael W. 175 | Moore, Ramona 175 I Moore, Ricky 104, 154 Moore, Stephanie 175 Morehead, Joyce 182 Morgan, Annie | Morgan, John Morgan, Kay 135 Morgan, Roger 154, 252 Morgan, Susan 154 Morgan, Vickey Morgan, William Moritz, Dixie 115, 164 } Morphew, Harry 93, 110, 164 | Morphis, Russell Morris, Gilbert 182 Morris, Johnnie Morris, Terry Neil Morten, Bobby 182 | Morton, Lisa 121, 175 iy Moseley, Mark 145 Moseley, Nancy Moser, Patricia } Moses, Joy 126, 175 Mosely, David 175 Mosley, Melody 70, 110, 117, 119, 13 Mosley, Richard iB} Moss, Stewart i} Murdock, Jeanne 164 1] Murfin, Thelma 99, 154 Murphy, Mick 93, 164 Murray, Ronda 96, 164 Murphree, Tom 182 Music Clubs | | Nash, Twyla 115 | 3 Neal, Susan 175, 251 Neighbors, Lillian 154 Nelson, Rex 126, 145, 154 Nelson, Antoinette Nevin, Lisa 114, 115, 164 Newman, Elizabeth 175 Newman, Jane Newman, Jerry Newsome, Harry Nichols, Stephanie 164 Nichols, Tamara 182 Nicholson, Lydia 135 Nicholson, James 168 Nisbet, Alex 183 Nisbet, Meredith Nix, James 175 Nix, Sondra Nix, Susan Nolen, Clara 164 Norris, Mark Anthony Norris, Michael David 211 North, Morisetta Northern, Nickol 118, 164, 294 Northup, Harley 175 Norton, Kelly 114, 164 Noyes, Diane Nusko, Bernard 21, 42, 104 O’Brien, Randall 183 O'Fallon, Donnie 135 O’Malley, Pat Oakes, Renee 111, 175 Odom, Sharon 135 Ojo, Gabriel 126, 164 Okamoto, Koji 154 Olive, Kathleen 175 Olson, Beth 99, 164, 192 Onopa, Mary Carol Opper, Connie 25, 138 Orr, Elizabéth 99 Orr, Roger 154, 201 Orr, Sharon 135 Osborne, Kay Michael 135, 190, 191 Otwell, Sharon Ouachita Players 116 Ouachita Singers 112 Ouachita Student Foundation 116 Ouachi-Tones 112 Ouachitonian Beauty Pageant 48 Ouachitonian Leadership Awards 146 Ouachitonian Yearbook 296 Outstanding Senior Man 140 Outstanding Senior Woman 140 Overturf, Kenneth 154 Owen, Ann 96, 117, 164 Owen, Naricy 135 Owens, CHristopher 168 Owens, Kdren 49, 108, 110, 135 Owens, Mary Pananganan, Donna 99, 154 Pansomchit, Panpon Parham, Susan 96, 1 Parker, James David Parker, Jeff 110, 115, 135, 255 Parker, Suzanne 110, 126, 164 Parks, Carol 164 Parr, Teresa 164 Patterson, Amy Patterson, Barbara 175 Patterson, Danna Jo 172 Patterson, John 93, 136 Patterson, Kelly 175 Patterson, Kim Patterson, Steve 121, 136, 143, 145 Patton, Fred 52, 119, 136, 193 Patton, Pam Payne, Amy 175 Payne, Edwin 136 Peacock, Gary 136 Pearson, William Peckham, Randall Peel, Lisa Peel, Susan Peeples, Daryl 129 Peeples, Janet 183 Peeples, Lyn 183 Pelton, D’Ann 119, 136 People Section 128 Perkins, Mark 154 Perry, Brett Perry, Rae Pershing Rifles 122 Peten, Patricia Peters, Robert Petty, Gene 183 Petty, Jay Petty, Julie Petty, Michael Phelps, Terri 164 Phelps, William Phi Alpha Theta 116 Phi Beta Lambda 116 Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia 112 Phillips, John 136 Phillips, Kerry Phillips, Marsha 126, 164 Phillips, Terry 154 Phillips, Tina Phillips, Virginia 175 Photography Department 124 Pi Kappa Zeta 100 Pierce, Andrew Pierce, Karen 164 Pierce, Terri 11, 115, 154 Pierce, Trudy Piggee, Marva Pit er, Robin 119, 154 Pilcher, Rex 111, 121 Pile, Suzan 115, 175 Pilote, Melanie 175 Pittman, Leigh Ann 100, 136 Pitts, Dellie 94, 164 Pitts, Mark 154 Pitts, Mary Pitts, Susan 25, 126, 154, 241 Platt, Virginia Ann Plunkett, Stephen 154 Pollock, Rocky Pope, David 175 Porchia, Emanuel Porter, Laura Lee 154 Porter, Richard 104 Porter, William G. Porter, William Ralph Post, Benji 175 Powell, Brenton Craig 110, 115, 154 Powell, Marilyn Powell, Mitchell 118, 121, 168, 175 Powers, Carleen 154, 250 Powers, Phillip 154 Preckwinkle, Donna 121 Prevett, James 175 Price, Denise 154 Priest, Donald Kent 136 Prince, Justin 211 Prince, Tamra Prince, Vera Privett, Lisa Pruitt, Alberta Pruitt, Lisa 30, 99, 118, 160, 164, 267 Pryor, Amy 54, 94, 119, 136, 265 Pryor, Elizabeth Ann 121, 164 Purdy, Robert 136 Queen, Virginia 183 Quick, Jane 183 Quick, Todd 211 Quick, Randolph 183 Quick, Robert 160, 164 Quillman, James 154, 218 Quillman, Larry Raburn, Henry 183 Rachaner, Donna Rainey, Julian Edward Rainwater, Dale 113, 136 Ramirez, Marcia 110, 111, 175 Ramsey, Carl Ramsey, Kyle 211 Randolph, Pam 175 Raney, Suzette Rangers 122 Raper, Barry 175 Ratterree, Tonda 183 Rauch, Marcella 183 Ray, Diana Renee 175 Ray, Sandra 154 Raybon, Jean 183 Raymick, Michelle 155, 253 Rayner, Pam 253 Reaves, Ruth 121, 175 Redden, Clara Redmon, Deborah Ann Redmon, Larry 201 Reece, Dana 125, 136 Reed, Brian 121, 136 Reed, James Michael Reed, Doe Dan 38, 41, 158, 164 Reed, Joseph Donald 121, 175 Reed, Sam Reese, Sandra 164 Reeves, Janine 175 Religious Life 60 Revels, John 137 Reynolds, Charles 211 Reynolds, Christopher 155, 226 Reynolds, Lynda 170, 171, 175 Reynolds, Pam 164 Reynolds, Randy Reynolds, Timmy Rho Sigma 102 Rice, Deborah Rice, Jonathan 118, 175 Rice, Peggy Rice, Thomas Alan Rich, Dora 183 Rich, Glendora Ann Richards, Cyndi 48, 49, 94, 119, 137 Richards, Bobby Richardson, Renae 137, 257 Richey, Curtis 30, 226 Richmond, Peggy 89, 164 Riddle, Matthew Riley Library 252 Riley, Judy 176 Ritchie, Brenda 170, 171, 176 Roach, Twyla 110, 120, 155, 254 Roark, Helen 183 Robbins, Damona 164, 299 Robbins, Dana Roberts, Michael 183 Roberts, Sammy 104, 155 Robertson, Charles 137 Robins, Linda Robins, Roger 126 Robinson, David Robinson, Linda 120, 155 Rogers, Cathryn 184 Rogers, Emily Diane 114, 164 Rogers, Gwendolyn D. 176 Rogers, Nancy 100, 164 Romack, Larry 155 Romero, Ernie 184 Romesburg, Jo 94, 164 Romesburg, Melanie 94, 137, 258 Root, Elizabeth Root, Jeff 125, 127, 131, 164 Roper, Carol 184 Rose, Nathan 176 Ross, Donna Laverne 155 Rowe, Debbie 176 Rowe, James Merek 43, 176 Rowe, Jan 96, 155 Rowell, Diwana 110, 111 Rowin, Linda 94, 127 Rucker, Sandra Rucker, Vance Ruckman, Autumn Dawn 184 Ruckman, Donald 137 Russell, Bobby Gene 184 Rutherford, Mark 41, 42, 118, 121, 164 Ryburn, Beth 121, 176 Sanders, B. W. 184 Sanders, Billie Sandford, Herman Sandifer, Alan 137, 259 Sandifer, Ciki 184 Sandusky, Kelli 94 } Sandusky, Kristie 176 ' Sartin, Martin 137, 190, 191 Satterwhite, Lee Ann 114, 155 Saunders, Rhonda 20, 94 Savage, John 184 Schaff, Rejeana 3, 20, 164, 247 School of Music 254 Schulze, Teresa 99, 130 Schwarz, Joseph 195 Scott, Angela 176 Scott, Arlene 155 Scott, Billy 176 Scott, Brad 211 Scott, France s 184 Scott, Gina 155 Scott, Jamie 137 Seale, Carolyn Seale, Ed 243 Seale, Joyce Self, David 164 Sellers, Donna Seniors 130 Senior Emphasis Week 132 Sewell, James 164 Sexton, Paul Shackelford, Joani Shackleford, Mark Shaddox, Ken 24, 93, 294 Shambarger, Jake 184 Shambarger, Mary 184 Shankle, William Sharp, Bert Sharp, David 184 Sharp, Teresia 99, 137 Shaw, Johnny Edward Shell, Jay 96, 148, 155 Shell, Sara 96, 117, 165 Sehlnut, Sharon 165 Shelton, Cynthia 119, 137 | Shelton, Dana 165 | Shepherd, Kimberly 176 | Shepherd, Lewis 184 Shiflett, Tina 165 Shirron, Debra 184 Shofner, Drew 165 Shofner, Marcia 116, 118, 120, 155 Shore, Jef Short, Curtis 176 Showalter, Jeff 137 Shults, Elizabeth Sigma Alpha Iota 112 Sigma Alpha Sigma 104 Signal Newspaper 124 | Siler, Rebecca 165 Simmons, Don 165 Sinclair, James Sims, David 113, 121, 158, 165 Singer, Tony 191 Sisson, Donna 184 Sisson, Mac 184 Skaggs, Elaine 117, 137 Slaten, Donald C. 205, 211 Slavens, Everett 184 Sligh, Carrie 94, 155 Sligh, Terry Slinkard, Rodney 211 Sloat, Sandra 176 Small, John 184 Smith, Anita 114, 165 Smith, Anthony Edwin 115, 121, 137, 165 Smith, Arby 94, 104, 137 Smith, Carol 137 Smith, Charles 110 Smith, Charles Edgar 121, 137, 250 Smith, Cynthia Smith, Cynthia Lee Smith, Dana 52, 137, 193 Smith, Debbie 118, 121, 137, 145 Smith, Donna Smith, Ida Sue 137 Smith, Jerry Smith, Joy Lynne Smith, Kathryn Smith, Laura Lynne 137 Smith, Leslie 176 Smith, Linda Smith, Marianne 184 Smith, Mollie 96, 119, 155 Smith, Pam 176 Smith, Paula 155 Smith, Robert 155, 165, 193 Smith, Stephen 137 Smith, Thomas 191 Smith, Vicki 137 Smith, William Smith, William P. 137, 191 Sneed, Roxie Soccer 200 Social Clubs 90 Sommerlad, Foster 49, 93, 110, 125, 130, 137, 142, 145 Index 275 Sophomores 158 Sorrells, Laurie 137 Sorvillo, Christy South, Sammy 155 Spann, Grady 165 Spencer, Karen 176 Spencer, Krista 165 Spencer, Linda Spencer, Patricia Gail 96, 155 Spivey, Michael 121, 165, 238 Sports Magazine 232 Sports Section Spradlin, Michael 176 Stacks, Warren Staff 296 Stagg, Robert 184 Stainton, William Stallings, Mark 20, 155, 219 Stanage, Kimberly Stanford, Alfred 176, 252 Stanford, Cynthia 100, 165 Starbuck, Catherene 137 Stark, Dennis 114, 155 Stark, Dona 34, 35, 119, 155 Stark, Johnny 165 Starkey, Doug Starkey, Tamatha Stephens, Cammie 176 Stevens, Cheryl 100, 119, 155 Stevens, Lisa 115, 172 Steward, Joyce 137 Stewart, Joyce Ann 165 Stewart, Karen Stewart, Kevin Stilwell, James 155 Stitz, Melanie 121, 176 Stone, Sonway Stone, Deronda 137 Stowe, Charles Strain, David 137, 142, 145 Street, Kent Strickland, Charles 203, 211, 145 Strickland, Russell 226 Student Entertainment and Lecture Fund 116 Student Life Section 8 Student National Education Association 116 Student Senate 116 Sudberry, Don 104 Sudberry, William E. 137 Sullivan, Lisa 176 Sumerlin, Katherine 185 Summar, Deondra Gayle Summar, Nancy 185 Summerlin, Janet 49, 94, 137 Sumpter, Beth 110, 111, 117, 176 Sutley, Cecil 185 Sutterfield, Rita 54, 117, 126, 156 Sutton, Christopher Sutton, Judy 137 Sutton, Randy 165 Swafford, Elise Renee 176 Sweatman, Kent 111, 115, 121, 137 Swedenburg, Michael 118, 137, 176 Swedenburg, Steve 201 Swift, Jayne 25 Swimming 198 Tainter, Les 113, 156 Talbot, Thomas 193 Talley, James Tanner, Julia 165 Tanner, Melda Rulene Tapson, Linda Tapson, Mitchum 137 Tarkington, Michael 211 Tate, Amy 20, 49, 108,110, 111, 137, 145 Taylor, Barbara 48, 119, 156 Taylor, Coroth Taylor, Frank 185 Taylor, Lacey 96, 165 Taylor, Vicki 96, 165 Tedder, Andy 176 Tennis 188 ee LaJuana 37, 47, 110, 114, 115, 137, Thames, Melissa Thames, Ulysses Thames, Wallace Lee 265 Theiring, Sandra 176 Thomas, Blair 121, 176 Thomas, Calvin 208, 211 Thomas, Lucille Thomas, Melinda 34, 35, 96, 165 Thomas, Teresa 29, 31, 121, 176 Thomas, Terry Thomason, May Lynn 137 Thompson, Kendra 38, 41, 1T5 Thompson, Lisa 100, 165 Thompson, Michael 185 Thompson, Roger Thornton, Kathy 176 Thornton, William 96, 104, 137 Thrash, Ann 96, 117, 119, 148, 156 Thrash, Regenia 99, 165 Threet, Kenne 119, 137 Thurman, James 165 Tiger Tunes 74 Tightsworth, Randy Tiner, Jack Edward Titsworth, Carol 114, 165 Titsworth, Keith Todd, Suzette 156 Tolefree, Vera 137 Tollett, Karen 176 Tollett, Pam 156 Tollett, Terri 176 Tommey, Dale 115, 138, 193 Toney, Thomas C. 156 Track 196 Trantham, Gene 110, 115, 176 Trantham, Rachel 156 Trantham, William 185 Travis, DeAnna 121, 125, 128, 156, 294 Treadway, Michael 176, 219 Trigg, Donna 99, 138 Trigg, Dorothy 176 Trimble, Robin 156 Triplett, Beverly 177 Triplett, Delores 177 Tuberville, Janet 156 Turner, Emma Jean 185 Tucker, Benny Tucker, James Tucker, Laura 121, 156 Tucker, Martha Tucker, Nancy Tucker, Pam 121, 177 Tugwell, Tracey 177 Turner, Tab 119, 211 Turner, Donald Lee 211 Turner, James 156 Turner, Martha Turner, Scott 177 Turner, Sherry 119, 138 Turner, Todd 183 Twirp Week 20 Urrey, Elaine 121, 177 Ussery, Linda 165, 238 Vance, Martha Lyn 177 Van Scyoc, Finley A. Vercher, Rebecca 99 Verrett, Andrew 185 Verser, Karen 99, 117, 156 Vest, Donald Vines, Ralph Jackson Vining, Bill 185, 226 Vining, Cheri 177 Vire, Dennis 156 Vogt, Weldon 185 Volleyball 228 Vonsenden, Melissa Voris, Susan 96, 121, 165 Index Wade, Ruth Ann 185 Wagner, Robert Wagnon, Michael 130, 138 Wagnon, Tammy 177 Waight, Judy 126, 177 Wakeland, Lyndra Ann 177 Walbeck, Shirley 165 Walbridge, Sue 125, 138 Walker, Cassandra 157 Walker, David 138 Walker, Ginger 21, 100, 157 Walker, James 93, 138 Walker, Jill 30, 165 Walker, Lisa 138 Walker, Mark Daivd 115 Walker, Melissa 138 Walker, Teresa 100 Wallace, Karen 100, 118, 143, 145, 157 Walters, Alnetia Walters, Freddie 121, 138 Wanje, Elijah 157 Ward, Beverly 165 Ward, Fredrick Ward, Robert 165, 258 Ward, Steve 138 Ware, James Warmer, Nancy Leellen 177 Warren, Chery] 246 Warren, Karen 157, 165 Warren, Pam 138 Warren, Anita 138 ‘ Washington, Walter 165 Waters, Deidre 115 Waters, Sheryl 138 Watkins, Chris Watkins, Debra 138 Watkins, Janet Karen 138 Watkins, Keith 157, 226 Watson, Brain 121, 177 Watson, Matthew Ross Watson, Nancy Carol 113, 177 Watson, Thurman 185 Watts, Jerry 219 Watts, Michael 157, 191 Watts, Phillip 177 Waymire, Scott Weaver, Sheryl 100, 121, 139 Weaver, Autumn 165 Weaver, Teresa 177 Webb, Bruce 42, 104, 139 Welch, Bruce 139, 201 Wells, Shelia Wense, Brenda 125, 128, 139, 145, 294 Wentz, Richard 110 Wesson, Betty 114, 115, 157 Wesson, Sandra Westbrook, Kent 139, 211 Westmoreland, Andy 185 Westmoreland, Jeanna 139, 145 Wetherington, Allen Whatley, Mark 211 Wheeler, Raymond D. 104 Whisenhunt, Gene 93, 96, 158, 165 White, Clifton B. 93, 139, 165 White, Deborah 157 White, Dean 125, 177 White, Harold 104, 139 White, Janice 157 White, Michael 167 White, Phyllis White, Sally Ann Whiteaker, Phillip Whitehorn, Wanda Sue Whitlow, Charles 177 Whitmarsh, Billie Pal Whitmarsh, Bobby Whitmon, Mary Whitmore, William 139 Whitney, Caffy Whitworth, Carles 93, 139, 211 Whitworth, Marla 177 Whitworth, Sharla 125, 177 Who’s Who 142 Wikman, Suzanne 38, 177, 261 , Wilbourn, Chris 177 : Wilcox, David 177. - Wiles, Barry 104, 167 Wiley, Kim 167 Wiley, Michele 100 Wiley, Sandra 177 Wilkerson, Marvin 167 Wilkins, Jeannie 167 Williams, Bill 185 Williams, Brenda 126, 139 Williams, Carolyn Williams, Debra 125 Williams, Kent 139 Williams, Johnny | Williams, Kenneth 6, 25, 104, 126, 157, 238 Williams, Devin 110, 121, 177 Williams, Michael 139, 257 Williams, Naccaman Williams, Nathaniel 262 Williams, Norma 185 Williams, Paul 167, 257 Williams, Robert Williams, Sharon 100, 167 Williams, Shelley 96, 157 Williams, 177 Williams, 94, 167 Williams, Susan 139 Williams, Vicky 167 Willingham, Jeannie 157 Willingham, Robert Willis, Angela Elaine Willis, Herbert Don 113, 139, 201 Willis, Paul Michael 177 Wills, Dennis Keith Wilson, David Brain 21, 177 Wilson, Faron 110, 115, 139 Wilson, Jerry 208, 211 Wilson, Jerry Howell Wilson, John Mark Wilson, Loretta Faye Wilson, Mayetta 185 Wilson, Nanci Carol 167 Wilson, Ross 113, 177 Wilson, Tamela 115, 167 Wink, Susan Wink, Johnny Winscott, Mark 167 Wise, Gary Withers, Eunice Wixson, Jill Wood, Karen 94, 167 Wood, William Woodall, Melissa Jane 177 Woodall, Roger Wodell, Tony 118, 167 Woodfield, Alan Woods, Terry Wooldridge, Terri 177 Wooldridge, Timothy 33, 34, 35, 125, 177, 294 | Woosley, Robert S. 167, 211 Work, Kay 96, 167 Wright, Barbara 177 Wright, Charles 185 Wright, Danny Thomas 157 Wright, James 93, 139 Wright, Margaret 185 Wright, Ronald Lynn 139 Wright, Tona 185 Wylie, Anita Hardage Yarbrough, Mark 177 Yates, Jim 43, 121, 125, 167 Yeary, Dale 121, 139 Yocom, Sherri 157 Yoder, Dora 121, 173, 177 Yoder, Muriel 157 Young, Nancy Lorraine Younger, Kirt 121 Yurchis, Greg Zachary, Kim 96 Zachary, Tim Zenkovich, Mary 185 Ziegenhorn, Sandra 167 Zimmerman, Nathan 177 ible by and was made poss is donations to Ouachita. , liams h THE CAMPUS DINING HALL was named after Birkett Wil- 278. 4 Sd Birkett Williams Birkett L. Williams, 90, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Tuesday night, August 5, at his home. He was a 1910 graduate of Ouachita, and was the school’s largest in- dividual financial benefactor. Since his graduation from Ouachita in 1910, he has gone on toa highly successful business career including ownership of the Birkett L. Williams Ford Agency and the Monarch Leas- ing Company, recognized as one of the largest independent auto- mobile leasing agencies in the United States. He is also a former president of the National Auto- mobile Dealers Association. While at Ouachita, Williams played football, basketball and track, and was also a member of the debate team. His family’s great interest in athletics is reflected in A. U. Wil- liams Football Stadium, which was financed and named in ' honor of his father, Dr. A. U. Williams, who was a prominent Hot Springs physician. When the stadium was moved from its original site where the men’s dormitories are now located, Mr. Birkett Williams financed con- struction of the new field, which retains the name of his father. The Birkett Williams Dining Hall was also made possible by him and is named in his honor. In addition, hundreds of students have received financial aid at Ouachita through the Birkett L. Williams scholarships. In 1978 Williams funded a lec- ture series at OBU which annu- ally brings to campus national figures. Williams, who has given more money to Ouachita than any other living person, was named a Distinguished Alumnus in 1955 and was awarded an honorary doctor of letter degree in 1960. “My spirit of philanthropy was generated by my gratitude to Ouachita,”” which he said, ‘“had taught me the value of integ- rity.” He is a former president of the Cleveland Rotary Club and former president of the Family Service Association, a forerun- ner of the United Appeal of Greater Cleveland, which later awarded him a Distinguished Service Award. He served as first vice presi- dent of the Greater Cleveland Council of the Boy Scouts of America, is a life member of the Board and received the Silver Beaver Award, BSA’s highest honor. He has also served as chairman of the Greater Cleve- land Better Business Bureau and during World War II, served as regional administrator of the Of- fice of Price Administration where he directed the operation of 1,900 O.P.A. workers and 3,700 ration board:‘members in a five state area. “The name of Birkett Williams has become synonymous with the name of Ouachita for several generations of students an d fac- ulty,”” said Dr. Daniel R. Grant, president of OBU. “’He has been an inspiration to the Ouachita family because of his untiring devotion to his alma mater. His interest and generous support through the years has provided an example for others and an en- couragement to me personally.” In Remembrance Kris Barrett, age 12, died of cancer, May 2, at his home in Arkadelphia. He was the son of OBU base- ball coach Van Barrett. A student at Peake Middle School, Kris was also a member of Richwood’s Baptist Church. Memorial services were held in Mitchell Auditorium on May 5. Survivors include his parents, Van and Julie Barrett, two sis- ters, Sloan and Marnie, and a brother Kaleb. Charles Eugene Wesley, age 43, professor of music at Ouachita, died Wednseday, De- cember 17, of a heart attack, in Arkadelphia. Wesley came to Ouachita in 1961, and had taken one leave of absence when he _ attended graduate school at the University of Arizona from 1976-77. He graduated from Arkansas Polytechnic College, and _ at- tended graduate school at the University of Arkansas from 1959-61. He did additional graduate work at Northwestern University. Wesley was a member of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra from 1963-76, and was conductor of the Arkansas Symphony Chamber Orchestra from 1971- 72. He was a guest recitalist, ad- judicator, and lecturer, and was an active member of the College Music Society. His interests included Arkan- sas folk music, the songs of Shubert, and photography. Mrs. Wesley and friends presented the one man photographic ex- hibit he had readied for Mabee Fine Arts Gallery on campus, in January. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jeanne McCulloch Wesley and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Van A. Wesley of Russellville. Burial was at Dardanelle. Kris Barrett Charles Wesley In Remembrance 279 WHEN THE LATE NIGHT munch- ies attacked, Caddo Valley, McDon- ald’s and french fries weren’t far away. BSU MEMBERS sacking merchan- dise at Wal Mart’s grand opening provide money for summer mis- sions. meant time to relax. When the alternative was tele- vision and popcorn in the dorm, many of us opted for Arkadel- phia entertainment which usu- ally included eating out and a movie at the Twin Cinemas. El Primo’s added their name to the list of pizza restaurants which made the craving for pizza, in any form, easy to satisfy. And with a coupon from the Signal, a hamburger platter on Sunday nights was a wel- comed change. 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Because Bane _ Monday morning EVERY away from home _ rigors. aceon fee SUNDAE ey Chevrolet ' cluding — succulent just $4.25, BB ee tao am | Cadillac ; | Hwy. 67 N. 246-2451 At the Continental Motel, I-30 and Arkansas 7 Patrons 293 Saying it with style | Deborah Holley Editor DeAnna Travis Assistant Editor Brenda Wense Copy Editor Tom Wooldridge Sports Editor Nickol Northern Business Manager John Crews Director of Photography Matt Greene Director of Photography Steve Blenden Photographer Ken Shaddox Photographer Dr. William D. Downs, Jr. Adviser Mac Sisson Supervisor 294 Closing f you had told me the day I walked in the Ouachitonian office as a freshman I would end up as editor, I wouldn’t have believed you. There were a dozen eyes staring at me — the new kid on the block. It was an honor to be a contributor on an award-winning book, and even a bigger honor and privilege to be editor. It has beena dream come true. And, as every story, mine, too, starts with “Once upon a time .. .”” I remember as a little girl I would walk around with a pencil and note pad in my hand. I never imagined that the broken pencil and multi-colored note pad would some day turn into a fine point pen and a final layout sheet! While in high school, I juggled around with possible college majors, from home economics to business. But, when I was a sophomore, I was chosen to be on the year- book staff at Little Rock McClellan, and I knew then that I had a strong interest in writing. My responsibilities on the Lion were that of class editor, spirit editor, and that coveted job of index editor. Through the in- spiration of my sponsor, Mrs. Beverly Bil- lingsley, and my parents, I decided to attend Ouachita and pursue a degree in communi- cations. Since I had yearbook experience, I braved the first meeting of the 1978 Ouachitonian staff. It took a while to get adjusted to all those upperclassmen, but soon I knew I had found my niche for the next four years. And to the editor of that book, Debbie Russell, I say ‘thank you’ for giving me a break! The following year, as a sophomore, I was named associate editor. That was the year that Kevin MacArthur began his two year term as editor, and that was the year I found one of my very best friends at Ouachita. Kevin, you were an inspiration, a friend, and a shoulder to cry on more than once. Al- though we didn’t always agree on every ‘issue in life, we always got along. If I ever had someone | considered a brother, you were certainly him. Thank you for every- thing you mean to me. My junior year, was a preparation time for taking on the big job. I was given the title of assistant editor, but the year went all too fast. It was a very short time, and Kevin was pack- ing his bags and cleaning out his desk, and it was my turn. , When I accepted the job, I knew I had a challenge ahead of me filled with ups and downs of every kind. I never felt I was qual- ified for sucha job, but knew! wanted to see if I could do it, and so I took the role and responsibilities of being editor of the 1981 Ouachitonian. But not without the help of several individuals and groups. The first and foremost expression of grati- tude goes to the One who was always there and always will be. If I hold any gift, I owe it all to Him. The Lord was so real to me every- | day. Being the weak person that I am, He | supplied me with the strength I needed and lifted the burden when the load was too heavy. And because of His love and grace, I have had the opportunity to do this job and have || been blessed with people whom I owe a | hundred thank-yous to. Children often say “my parents are the best.” But I really believe with all my heart that mine are the best in the whole wide _world. They’ve given me a fantastic Chris- || tian home to grow up in, and have continu- ally given me the help and encouragement I needed. Iam so proud of them. To my mom and dad, I love you. Dr. Downs, the first time I walked in your office as a freshman, my chin quivered and my knees knocked. But now I know you area very real individual with a big heart. Your | care and concern is greatly appreciated. It has _ been a joy to work for you, and the knowl- _edge you have shared with me will be most valuable in years to come. A big ‘thank you’ goes to Mac Sisson. Mac, _ you listened to all my problems from late photos to boyfriends. Your smile and dis- tinct laugh always brightened up my day. I really don’t know if I could have made it ' without you. You are a wonderful man, and I appreciate you and your family. John Crews and Matt Greene, as directors of photography, you deserve credit for a major portion of this book. You guys were _ great. I appreciate your willingness to work _late hours, accept late photo rush orders, and _ overlook my short temper. To Ken, Steve and ' Linda, thank you for all your work, too. You have a wonderful staff. Brenda, this was your first year to be a full-fledged staff member, and your work was excellent. I’m glad you decided to join the crew, for your friendship is very special to me. And to my super sports editor, Tim Wool- dridge, I think you are tops. You came in asa freshman and you've proven yourself to be the best. Stay with it and you'll go far. Although I never knew how much money we had, or how in debt we were, Nickol, you always knew. You were on top of things, and I could trust you to do your job. That meant a lot. And to Foster, Sharla, Burt, Mark, Deb, Dena and Sandra, you were always there when I needed you. Your writing was great and your willingness to work is greatly ap- preciated. There were also those persons and groups who supported me through nervous break downs, tears and a limited time schedule. One of those groups was the Ouachita Student Foundation. Miss Roper, it meant a lot to me for you to have the confidence in me to do both jobs as editor and publicity chair- man of OSF. Being on the foundation meant so much to me and I’m so glad the time schedule worked out. Another group which gave me support were my sisters of the EEE Social Club. My involvement in the club was limited this year, but you never deserted me. I also want to express my appreciation to our next-door neighbors, the Signal staff. Chicago and New York were great, and the friendships made through our work means so much to me. Suzanne, may God bless you in all you do. Jeff, I wish you the best the next two years, and you know! love you bunches. To everyone who gave a word of encour- agement, ran an errand and said a prayer, thank you so much. I couldn’t have made it without you. And, of course, I had to save the best for last. DeAnna, you are one great individual. Your talent is unlimited, and your personal- ity is so genuine that you are one person I admire greatly. You'll do a wonderful job next year, and I love you in “toto.” Well, I can’t believe one goal in my life is finally accomplished. It is truly adream come true. To the administration, staff, faculty and students, I hope you enjoy this small memento of 1981. We did our best, and we did it for you. Thank you and may God bless you all. Deborah Holley Editor 1981 Ouachitonian 1981 Ouachitonian Staff Editor Deborah Holley Assistant Editor DeAnna Travis Copy Editor Brenda Wense Sports Editor Tim Wooldridge Business Manager Nickol Northern Artist Rodney Slinkard Artist Fred Patton Photo Staff Fall Director John Crews Spring Director Matt Greene Ken Shaddox Steve Blenden Secretary Linda Rowin Contributors Deb Williams Jill Hankins Sharla Whitworth Rita Sutterfield Curt Lace Rex Nelson Foster Sommerlad Dennis Stark Dena White Jim Yates Sandra Marron Sue Walbridge Mark Shipp Jeff Root Johnny Gosser Connie Opper Bim Allison Mac Sisson Supervisor Dr. William D. Downs, Jr. Adviser Colophon The 1981 Ouachitonian was printed using the offset lithography process by the Hurley Company of Camden, Arkansas. Mr. Tom Walker, plant manager, was the repre- sentative. All four-color was printed using Class-C prints. Color photographs were primarily by the photography staff. All internegatives were processed by Meisel Photochrome, Corp. of Dallas, Texas. Prints were made by James Burge Photography of North Little Rock, who also was the pho- tographer for the class pictures. Main headlines were hand set using Geotype lettering. The primary faces were Franklin Gothic Wide, Souvenir Bold, Avant Garde, Melior, Optima and Korianna. All sub-heads and blurbs were set in 14 point Palatino Bold. The cover was printed in Blue 4075, and the design in Tan 18. The title page was an original painting by Rodney Slinkard, a senior art major. All copy in the book was written by staff members and student writers of the N ews Bureau. There are 304 pages in the book and it was printed on 80 pound enamel paper. There were 2100 books printed. The Ouachitonian is a member of the Columbia Scholas- tic Press Association, the Arkansas College Publications Association and the Associated Collegiate Press. Staff members attended journalism conferences in Chicago and New York, as well as the College Yearbook Workshop in Athens, Ohio, at Ohio University. Editor's Page 295 Trade mark @®) ph veirenannerestn the same product of The Coca-Cola Company Bottled under the authority of The Coca-Cola Compan Doctor’s Directory “Coca-Cola and Coke are registered trade-marks which identify | ! Dr. David Bell, DDS................................ 2732 Caddo 246-6745 Dr. James Hankins, DDS...................... Sixth and Pine 246-9847 Dr. Robert T. Johnson, DDS................... 2732 Caddo 246-2583 Dr. Earl Parsons, MD, Psychiatry ........ 117.N. Eleventh 246-8364 Dr. Tommy Roebuck, DDS......................... 626 Caddo 246-6745 296 Patrons =| | Stevens Tammie Wilson Lisa Majorette Captain Dixie Moritz Kendra Thompson Lisa Nevin Patrons 297 It’s Our Style Headlines described the disturbances he headlines described the disturbances of the year: The drought forced prices to rise even more. Boycotting the Summer Olympics made us understand the consequences of de- fending our morals. And whether we stood for conservatism in the form of Ronald Rea- gan or thought Jimmy Carter deserved an- other four year chance, we took our convic- tions to the polls on November 4. But the biggest story by far came on January 20 as 444 days of the hostages’ captiv- ity came to an end. And at the same time President Reagan took the inaugural vows. We responded to these changes with style. To answer Russia’s invasion of Afghani- stan, the arrangements for the music tour to PART OF OUR UNIQUENESS is a result of the contributions of people from Japan to Alaska. Missionary kids and exchange stu- dents reflect their culture at the BSU international food fair. PART OF BEGINNING ANOTHER SEMESTER includes the has- sles of registration, buying books and adjusting to classes. Sopho- more Damona Robbins finds a place in the check out line. the Soviet Union were cancelled. Instead, the groups adopted the name of the Sentimental Journey Singers and opted for a visit to the British Isles. As election day drew closer, we were urged to register at Clark County Courthouse or to vote absentee in our home towns. A day of debate in chapel proved the Young Republicans had emerged as an influ- ential group in contrast to the still strong Democratic support for Carter. Yet, the com- bined influences of the Moral Majority, the length of the hostages captivity and the gen- eral trend toward conservatism built up to an overwhelming Reagan victory. And the SELF sponsored election party in the SUB banquet rooms added to the excitement. We couldn’t help but take a personal in- (Cont. page 300) ONE OF THE BIGGEST STORIES of the year came on November 4 as the Republicans made a sweeping victory throughout the nation. SELF sponsored an election party in the banquet rooms to watch the returns. It’s Our Style 299 We had our own way of adapting to the changes (Cont. from page 299) terest in the hostages as we participated ina special Noonday service, wore yellow arm bands and rang the chimes 52 times as a special tribute. Although we may have felt isolated in- side Baptist-supported rules and regula- tions, Dr. Grant’s message on February 3 in Mitchell Auditorium explained how closely we were effected by government budget cuts as $100-$200 was subtracted from work- study salaries. Yet, it seemed as if the consistency of Ouachita’s style helped balance the turmoil of national crises. (Cont. page 303) BECAUSE OF OUR LOCATION, we can’t help but associate closely with the merchants and citizens of Arkadelphia. With the theme of “Under the Big Top,” the homecoming parade provided Judy Blevins a chance to talk with the kids. OUR STANDARDS ARE HIGH ACADEMICALLY which might have meant reworking an accounting problem or understanding the principles of graphics. Mrs. Betty Berry explains a design problem to freshman art major Rosanne Ginetti. 300 Closing It’s Our Style 301 We responded with style (Cont. from page 300) With an enrollment of only 1600 students, Walt’s provided a place to gather and enjoy our “family’’ atmosphere. Tiger Traks and Tiger Tunes contributed to our unity as we worked toward the common goal of raising scholarship money. Pledge week, although still controversial, involved a larger pledge class than in recent years. And the BSU illus- trated its continuing concern for ministry by concentrating all the spring break missions team efforts in areas of St. Louis. (Cont. page 304) OUR STYLE OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE isn’t hard to find. And even though it isn’t in his field of chemistry, sophomore Mick Murphy participates in a classroom discussion. SITTING ON THE FAIRGROUND FLOOR covered with saw dust, long, cold nights and a lot of team work went into building floats. Chi Delta Mary Jane Lowman begins the process of stuffing _pomps. MANY MONTHS OF PREPARATION went into the making of another successful Tiger Traks weekend. But bicycle team mem- bers Kirby Bagett and Wayne Fawcett experience a frustrating moment. It’s Our Style 303 OUR STYLE CAN BE DESCRIBED in many ways both from Chris- tian and academic perspectives. But when the chimes ring and repeat familiar hymns, it’s nice to know style still means commit- ment to simple things. (Cont. from page 303) It proved to be a year of confusion — Mt. St. Helens erupting, a heatwave growing into a drought, and campaign promises turn- ing into conflicting issues. And although they helped shape us an institution, our commitment to Christian principles made the difference, because that difference was our style. Closing Lo 4 rsh ie : 3 ne a ANN ity sap reae bee vag Nes oat bay cei y ero Rea gs iphadee tN ese wat eng el aoe iF HS CP pitt Sed ine ass: i