Baylor University College of Dentistry - Baylor Burr Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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W. C. Roper, president of the Executive Council, discusses some of the student ac- tivities with Dr. Herbert Howard, guest speak- er, and Dr. Jack Rayson, clinical instructor in prosthetics, following chapel. Dr. Howard, impressed with the student planning, com- ments on their enthusiasm. Jim Grogan, vice president of the Executive Council, is given the responsibility of plan- ning and organizing both small group discus- sions on subjects of student interest, and larger discussion groups as well, such as the “Palaver” series. Discussing some plans with Mr. Marcontel, a decision is made on plans for a depth study. Mary Lynne Hammond, secretary, talks to Gary Spahn, Don James, Gary Thorne, and Dick Irwin, all freshman students, on this first day at school concerning the Fall Re- treat at a near-by encampment. (The fresh- men were discovering a new type of en- counter. )

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Student Religious Activities BSU DENTAL COUNCIL W. C. Roper President James Grogan Vice President Mary Lynne Hammond Secretary Bill Averett Chapel Co-ordinator Charles Stankewitz Publicity Chairman Bob Guentherman Special Studies Mike Hackney Social Chairman Dr. James Flaming Pastor Advisor Dr. Albert Staples Faculty Advisor Baylor University, being owned and operated by the Baptist General Convention of Texas, operates each facet of its system under the philosophy of the Convention. One would, therefore, expect a strong and ageressive program of activities designed to meet the total religious needs of students in each of its colleges. One is not surprised, then, at the College of Dentistry and its vigorous and organized program of religious activities. A council of dental and hygiene students plan this program for the College of Dentistry, with the guidance and general supervision of J. R. Marcontel, the Director of Student Religious Activities for the Baylor-in-Dallas campus. Seven hundred and fifty students an- nually come to the Dallas campus to study the various aspects of the health sciences and healing arts. The basic objects of the various activities are two-fold: (1) to give an opportunity to students for the expression of Christian worship, and (2) the integration of Christian think- ing and insight into their professional education during their academic studies. The specific areas of such a program include: 1. An emphasis on churchmanship as a student . The provision of Christian worship opportunities . Interest in Christian world missions, particularly in the area of dentistry . Study and discussion in depth of Christian theology nan - Ww hd A program of social activities 6. A positive presentation of the Christian faith A new feature of the informal discussions was begun in the spring with the “Palaver” series. These informal talks were held at the noon hour in a lecture room. Three speakers were invited to begin the series. They were chosen for their ability to speak to students and challenge them to think. Each did exactly this. Guests were: 1. Councilman Joe Moody—topic, “The Movie Censorship Ordinance” 2. Dr. Sol Haberman—topic, “The Philosophy of Science” 3. Rabbi Shapiro—topic, “Judaism Speaks to a Christian Culture”

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Student Religious Activities Harold B. Younger, D.D.S., a highly respected dentist of Dallas and leader in his church, the Oak Lawn Methodist Church, delivered the three days of lectures to the student body during October 20-23. Drawing from psychology, philosophy, theology, and years in private practice, a wide range of hobbies and other interests, plus a great deal of tact and winsome personality, the guest lecturer spoke to the freshmen and sophomores on “Carving Out Your Dental Career” and to the juniors and seniors on “The Operatory: A Christian’s Workshop.” “Gentlemen, a student is not a vessel to be filled,” the guest lecturer reminds his colleagues at the faculty luncheon, “but rather a lamp to be lighted!” The words of wisdom humbly of- fered were appreciated by his friends during Dr. Younger’s lectureship. Speaking to the officers of the several classes and fraternities, Dr. Younger won several new ad- mirers. Wit and personality made an impression on the thirty-six student officers who had gath- e red to hear the guest during a few minutes in their busy day’s schedule. Dan Broughton, Gene Allen, and Bill George discuss the lectures following the last meeting with Dr. Younger: As they express their apprecia- tion for his time and thorough preparation, he remarks to them that the student response was beyond his highest anticipation. 100