Abilene Christian College - Prickly Pear Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 386 of the 1971 volume:

ACC is stirring. ACC is being stirred. From across the country and around the world students and faculty converge on a campus bringing diverse ideas, methods, and styles. When diversity meets diversity, there is not a calm. There is a stirring up of instincts. Each indi- vidual must question what he has formerly accepted, examine what others are thinking, face problems he never before considered his responsibility. And from the stirring of interacting minds, there develops a stirring of activity as students move to make thoughts into realities. Older members of the ACC scene keep circumstances well on the move, too. The good ol' Ad Building is continually boiling over with plans, programs, and blueprints or with confrontation crises for the incoming generation of students. Thoughts, assertions, emotions. Everything is stirring. and learning the world's knowledge on a campus search within themselves Abilene Christian College Abilene, Texas Prickly Pear 1971 People together trade ideas. Their thoughts clash or merge to be strengthened or to die. Human feelings become inten- sified and defined. The campus throbs with activity; lights never go out; the switchboard is jammed; there are too many places to go and too many things to do. Each day in an entire year is astir with decisions and activities, often campuswide and well publicized, often deeply personal and very private. A year at college is a whirl, stirring up a dif- ferent you, a better me, a broader us, a livelier them, and a very good time. Student Life CampUS lif. begins to stir in Energy and vitality fill the air and the cam- pus bustles with people and with the confu- sion of registration. Friends are reunited riences during summer vacation. New stu- dents are busy making friends and finding and within a few weeks the campus has set- special events enrich the life of the campus rises until long after it has set, the campus whether it is routine or extraordinary, that Mornings at college can get hectic. Usually classes are first on the agen- da, and then the entire campus pauses at 9:30 for chapel. Afterwards the Campus members meet for coffee, and students ea- Studying,, ,„di„g struggle, is the one universal aspect of col- test to cram for. Learning, the goal, is not late night, and predawn hours find students hitting the books in the park, the library, the campus center, the dorm room, c where that the noise is tolerable. Thi ence of living. Ultimately a college educa tion should be the blending of study Goofing off,, one activi- Ev eningS find students drifting back toward campus. Classes are out for the day. e at the cafeteria for sup- a little while, at least, things . Intramural athletics are and labs begin. The library fills up with people time for a week night date. As the evening passes Slinday is a day of special significance to students at a Christian college. It allows them to attend church services and renew themselves religiously. With over twenty congregations for students to choose from, they are given many areas in which to participate. Students often help conduct services and teach Bible classes. The State School program attracts over one hundred stu- dents each Sunday, and there are other similar ministries in nurs- borhoods, and the city jail. But the activities of students on Sun- studying, relaxing, and doing just about anything they normally do. The difference is that Sundays are a little more leisurely than Each year a number of important events attract stu- dents' special attention. Some of these events occur annually, such as Homecoming and Sing-Song; oth- ers are unique to a particular school year, such as Neil Diamond, Paul Harvey, and Mac Davis. These events are usually eagerly anticipated and enthusias- tically received. They often demand a great deal of work on the students' part and generally result in a significant addition to the life of the students at Ab- ilene Christian College. The Sound of Music,Pr,- the Abilene Christian College Orchestra, and Dr. Jack Civic Center. The Center was not completed on sched- THE CAST Nov. 5, 6, 7, 8 P.M. Abilene Civic Center Theater Homecoming Queen MISS MARY DALLIES Coming Home Queen MRS. CHARLES M. CLODFELTER Musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC Project Winners INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB KNIGHTS DELTA THETA Football Game ACC 21 - UTA 7 SING SONG Women's Division 1st Place — Delta Theta 2nd Place — Ko Jo Kai Costume Award — Delta Theta Men's Division 1st Place — Galaxy 2nd Place — Kinsmen Costume Award — Kinsmen Mixed Voices Division 1st Place — Freshman Class 2nd Place — Junior Class Costume Award — Freshman Class the culmination of a great amount of planning and working. Following Christmas vacation each organization begins rehearsing their musical num- ber and continues with as many as the performances five weeks later. Practices are held in the Music Build- ing, dormitory parlors, classrooms, the College church, the Windsor Ho- are also hundreds of costumes to be made in addition to the daily rehears- formance when the winners are an- glad they have been involved, and year when they can avenge their loss- es or continue their winning ways. SING SONG 1st Place Men's Division — Galaxy — The Camptown Races Sing Song isn Christian Colley victory and sing your club song . . . and then the waiting ftA Entertainers Students had the opportunity this year to hear tember was Three Dog Night; followed by Step- r jH , ? ? % 'i''V; ’'i Pfi -V- ? v: MM?ss Movies and Stage Show merit for ACC tudents. Among the broad ay touring shows appearing in the Civic Center were Zorba, George M, and Plaza Suite. Many motion pictures were shown in the area theatres. Love Story was the most popular movie for the whole year. Oth- ers which drew a great deal of interest included: Brewster Mc- Cloud, The Owl and The Pussycat, Patton, The Sword and the Switchblade, Little Big Man, Catch-22, Five Easy Pieces, and Fashions September proved to be a busy start for QonfomKor an even busier school year. On the first students, and the football team kicked off its season. With a flurry of prepara- officially presented the Campus Foun- October football season was in full swing. ACC battled championship and came out on the short end before a spell-bound crowd. Sophomores triumphed over the Freshmen on Rivalry Day. ries of discussions during Student Dilemma November events associated with it. Things began to slow down a little after Homecoming and came to a complete stand still during the Thanksgiving Holidays. The football season ended with a victory over the arch-rival McMurry Indians and with a December students were more interested in the coming month of holidays and gladly abandoned the campus in the middle of Student Discussion: The Role of Christ on a Christian College Campus ner is president of Sigma Theta Chi social club. Connie Ford Connie: I'm not sure that finding Christ is not, in a way, going beyond the Bible to have the mind of Christ. Certainly the Bible is the starting point, but Christ is something that we've been talking about it lately. It's so easy for people ship with God and with Christ that is like their own. When someone doesn't have the same kind of relationship that the Christian has, the Christian tends to judge and say, “You relationship it will be different between different people. His relationship with everyone to be exactly the same. My relationship with Him would be very different from the one February fire. Although there were no serious injuries, many students lost all or part of their posses- dences as soon as possible. sSHSs5 jSggSSggS March piisigii tSSSsr'— =x==r“ ■.= SS m rnm A Student Opinion of ACC I began writing this statement as a catalogue of suggestions for changes that I felt were needed at Abilene Christian Col- lege, but I abandoned that attempt because 1 realized that the changes I would pose were the products of my own per- were qualitatively similar to mine. I decided that I could ef- fect a more genuine communication than would occur if I tions because I felt that the powers in control, if not demo- cratic, were benevolent and enlightened. I observed the school's behavior during my freshman year, and I defended its integrity by writing letters to the young people in my the verbal abuse that my roommate gave to ACC. I mention these facts to emphasize that I came here hoping and expect- ing a community I could accept as my own, and whose ap- proach to life I could adopt as mine. As my tenure at ACC awareness that many of the school's legislative and punitive actions did not correlate with my understanding of the in- violable values of life. Specifically, I could find no way to reconcile the school's regimentation of its students' lives to expedite relations with the constituency, with the tenets of Christianity and the rights of man. Consequently, I rejected the school's primary means of education for Christian liv- ing, which seemed to me to be neither education nor Christian. dealt fundamentally with ACC's identity and survival in a world which cannot be understood with a metaphysical world view encapsulated in Acts 2:38 and an ethic based on hair and dress length. These questions may seem academic or superfluous, but I must emphasize that they have been very real and consternating to me, and I believe that they must be answered by ACC if it is not to become a curious anachronism and a pathetic historical anomaly which has nothing to offer to the world. I think further that the casual manner in which these questions are considered by the school is a major factor in the trauma that the more sensitive and idealistic students often experience here, and it is tragic because it often leads to a serious waste of human potential. the resolution of the crisis, and an action based on the alter - can result only in herd conformism or in an adolescent type life. May May was short with just two vital weeks. screams of ecstasy mingled with sad And so, the school year ended with some maining question that must be answered, is if the purpose of Christian education is not to stimulate growth but to retard much as it is the province of God, is foreign to the Christian mode of behavior as it is for a Charlemagne to baptize Ger- Kahlil Gibran. The Prophet. New York: , Graduation May 9, 1971, is a date which will always remain important for the senior ning and worrying culminated on that day as 408 baccalaureate and mas- ates gathered as a close-knit group of friends for the last time at the Senior Luncheon on Saturday and then faced THE day on Sunday. Having ful- take or make their individual places in the world. Administration and Departments Administrators expand the scope as well as the facilities of the college. Working together as a tough little team determined to realize an ideal, they form the backbone of the ACC spirit and personality. Some teachers challenge student capability and jolt complacent ignorance. They learn from the past and present and influence the future in the lives of their students. Other teachers fail entirely to communicate or by their actions lose student Faculty offices are the settings of some of the liveliest stirrings on campus as generation con- fronts generation. i ‘slii w Student Personnel Placement. Public Relations Kip Jordon, Special Services; Charles Marler, Information and Publications; Bill Decker, Development; Gary McCaleb, College Rela- tions; Mrs. Joyce Whitefield, Records and Reports; Bob Hunter, Vice-president. Academics RIGHT: Ken Rasco, Registrar. BELOW Psychological Services. BELOW RIGHT: Agriculture at ACC is that a student may obtain a degree in technical tained in many schools, liberal arts colleges are numerous. ACC's judging teams have placed first in livestock, partment sponsors five clubs, all of which are incorporat- ed in the Aggie Club. Each club (agronomy, animal sci- — Dr. F. M. Churchill it. BELOW: Dr. Keith Justice lectures or Dr. Tony Ash - ' Weldon Bennett mim 9 Q Wendell Broom ' , “ ml Q ft Cb o f; p, :4 Bible flowing in both directions. Outstanding faculty honors this year included invitations to meeting in Europe. — Dr. J.D. Thomas Dr. Earle McMillan Dr. Tom Olbricht Chemistry The Department takes consider- Communications from 1188 to 448. The acting area was greatly enlarged, with a — Dr. Rex Kylcer English English teachers have difficulty explaining their con- tribution to the students. They teach English, but not as Spanish teachers teach Spanish. They teach writing, fields, to make practitioners of their subject. They re- late their work to history, philosophy, art, music, the- ology, aesthetics, linguistics, psychology, sociology doxy if they overstress the kinship. Yet they know their aims — the expansion of the students' life. They of ideas — not philosophically analyzing but synthe- sizing and appreciating concepts of reality. English teachers do not teach a subject at all; they merely edu- cate people. Foreign Languages The Department of Foreign Lan- guages, offering French, German, Ital- and that in areas of specialization. General education, courses required of all who receive certain degrees, calls the limitations of an undergraduate program. Mrs. Addie Felts Health, Physical Education And Recreation fully equipped facilities in the country. At the pre- proximately 175 majors and minors. A large majori- History And Political Science Mathematics And Physics Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work Classes innovate, to achieve. 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Phyllis Sheppard ; L Carolyn Sherley ■s i� Cl is I:£ n 466$ II ili; A 'V„ l Avi £ ■ £ ££ i 1 A,1 , A t y j.; _ Virginia Spencer et A © Q ) — Freshmen £ € © iihrt © i: M ft fill fi ii fi § ft -§ fi 0. p 4 A? 2® a p £ A P Jt —, ft V mM 41 i 1 P: a a alV M © A 4fek) fi % fi, © fi © 4 ft ?fi ««'■•«. fif ® © tii (Hi .A i P 1 mk (Ml itilfrl � kiTt 1 Donald Teazle 1 - Freshme This section includes many of the most active people on campus. These are the people who make things happen — with official approval and otherwise. Campus organiza- tions are the nuclei that at- tract lively people and give them a base from which to activate their ideas or an opportunity to motivate oth- ers to action. Clearly, they stir up all kinds of experi- ences — serious, fun, embar- rassing, spiritual, liberating, intellectual. Organizations A strong desire to be in- volved, to learn, to experi- ence, to look clearly ahead has created organizations for business, teaching, home economics, aviation, and speech therapy. Members of these clubs meet and share their academic knowledge. They seek out those who know these professions first- hand. They create ways to begin their contribution to these fields. The academic principles they learn about in the ACC classroom plus the practical applications these organizations provide, pre- pare students for the reality Home Economics Kare packages which were distributed to students before fall fi- year. Parents were able to purchase these Kare Packages which Officers in the club are: Stephanie Merback, president; Kathy Clary and Lynette Walters, vice-presidents; Edna Carlisle, secre- tary; Carla Martin, treasurer; Miss Westbrook, sponsor. Purple Max Flying Club ISSE Giving all they can to Abilene Christian College is what these organizations are all about. The Cheerleaders, Judging Team, Kitten Klub, and Flying Cats show their pride in ACC to others. They spend much time perfecting their particular talents and use them to represent ACC. The sole purpose of Alpha Phi Omega and Campus Service Organization is doing things for others at ACC and in the community. Campus Christian Women and Mis- sion Outreach are groups which strive to enhance the spiritual growth of individu- als at ACC. The members of all these groups take the knowledge and maturity they have gained at ACC and use it to give something in II HI. Campus Christian Women Flying Cats participated in the Odessa Invita- tional Gymnastics Meet, High place standing in the 1970 Texas Guerry. ABOVE: Student Press Association faculty and administration offices. As staff members of the Opti- KACC Staff all Wildcat home basketball games, but it has also afforded training of men and Broadcasting from the basement of equipment in 1970. Music lovers were give-aways sponsored by KACC this {heir nightly pizza give-aways. Other Van which appeared at each home foot- KACC staff members are: Bill Steens- cer; Steve Woodruff, music director; Rick Watson, production director; John Williams, news director; Sheryl Taylor, sales director; Dr. Perry, faculty advisor. Students' Association Officers Co-ed WestGardner McDonald Edwards, Mabee Dorm Councils 'v “0 ISCC officers included: Bob Mc- Kelvain, president; Terry Booker, Frater Sodalis Galaxy helping plant trees for McDonald Hall. dent; Rod Dunn, vice-president; Tim Pugh, treasurer; Charlie Shaub, Bill Wei- Maitta Phi Delta Psi Phi Delta Psi. The Phi Delts entered a Phi Delta Psi officers are: Dave Fell, presi- Sub T-16 lege this year. Their efforts have brought singing. Delta Theta also participated in Delta Theta officers are: Rita Albertson, chaplain; Mrs. Yates, Mrs. Sinclair, Mrs. FAR LEFT: Delta Theta won first place in Home- Gata L'Amitie Zeta Rho Honors These people take the stirrings of life seriously and participate in- tensely. They challenge fellow students to be the best and do the right, and by their lives they ex- emplify something good. Freely they have received, and freely now they give. ABOVE RIGHT: Blue Key Members of Blue Key are those who have exhibited scholastic and leadership excellence while at Abilene Christian College. The Honored members of this Phi Alpha Theta niversary History Conference in Little Rock. Each year Phi Alpha Theta sponsors essay and book contests which include Phi Alpha Theat officers are: Randy Coleman, president; Anne speakers have been some of the activities of Sigma Tau Delta, an organization composed of English majors and minors. Their purpose is to promote the study of chief literary masterpieces, David Williams presided at a discussion of the Columbia riots. Sigma Tau Delta officers include: Randy Coleman, president; Omega Rho Alpha ROW 1: Linda Worley, Mae Fukunaga Fowler, Jan- ice Fuller, Gay Lynn Satterwhite, Paula King. Kay Carol'Elliot Haynes.ROW 2: Dr. Weldon Barnett] Nancy Mitchell, Mary Morrow, Sandi Glasscock. Mille Herbert, Rita Albertson, Gloria Amstutz White, Julie Rushing, Cindy Gray, Mary Lewis, Alpha Psi Omega ACC has afforded me the stimuli to positively push out in all directions of d SEAJudicui Board, COED. ? ACC is still the greatest! Teacher of the Y ear Mrs. Juanita Avinger Dean's Award and Trustees' Award ill Junior Favorites LEFT: (left to right) Rod Dunn, Linda Green, Jeff Brock, Zoe Conner. BELOW: (top to bot- Sophomore Favorites FAR LEFT: (top) Mike Blanton, Patty Gillis; (bottom) Martha Reeder, Art McNeese. LEFT: (top to bottom) Dee Travis, Janet War- ren, Marla Shahan, Putt Reeves. Mr. and Miss ACC Tom Teague and Mary Dallies Mr. and Miss ACC Finalists Tom Teague and Mary Dallies were chosen Mr. and Miss ACC by the student body in an election sponsored by the Students' Association. Criteria ABOVE RIGHT: Theresa Byars, Barry Owens, Rita Albert- son. LOWER LEFT: Pat Holder, Sara Ramsay. Above: Randy Brown congratulates Mary as she is Shivers, Melinda Slone, Sara Ramsey (second row) (top) Rita Albertson. Honor Boy and Honor Girl Miss Theresa Byars and Tom Teague were selected the 1971 Honor Girl and Honor Boy by the Student Life Committee on the basis of character, scholarship, and recogni- tion as examples of the ideal student. Ther- from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Tom is a senior she plays in the Big Purple. Lower Left: Senate. Below: Runners-up are Diane Shiv- Stirring about the mind is a thought that needs expression, but it is too deep, too personal for ordinary speech. It is a work Warming the soul is a feeling that must be shared to move and fulfill the being of oth- Burning within is the need to deliver a message so powerfully that people will be impelled to listen. It is given in the lines of a dramatic character. Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Big Purple Big Purple Chamber Singers Chamber Singers began their activities of the school the Chamber Singers gave a concert at East Texas State University as a part of the A Cappella spring tour. Their spring concert at ACC was Choral Music from PauIWright 'Sound of Music' The Sound of Music was ACC's thirteenth an- ABOVE LEFT: Philip Burton rehearses for his part as r. ABOVE RIGHT: Rehearsing for Sound of Music mmmum Student-Directed One Act Plays The Imaginary Invalid' LET EVERY COUNTRY DO ITS OWN SCRATCHING Sports These pages are devoted to the people who are stirred by the will to compete, to challenge, to win. Their motivations vary from pride in personal Wildcats Win 9 of 11 . . Cross Country Runners Win Seventh Title Basketball Team Ties for 2nd in SLC Hi RIGHT: Willie Calvert goes up for a shot against South Ala- Netters Close With 11-7 Record ROW ONE Clinlwade ROW TWO West Texas State Wildcats Miss 8th SLC Title Young Baseball Team Shows Potential Golf Team Takes Two City Playoffs prepares to tee off. BELOW: The Wildcat golf te. ROW TWO: )ay King, Ray Harlow, Jon Bradley, B : • v .. - ' ome yet, and maybe always will, remain But though the graduate cannot still all ring within himself, he can face the