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

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Student Religious Activities A special program of lectures prepared to give the students of the Dental College an opportunity to discuss in depth the reciprocal response of their religious faith to their chosen career was conducted in October. The purpose of the Lectures in Applied Christianity was to present the Christian life and faith in relevant and practi- cal terms to the students and faculty of the College. Dr. Younger, in speaking to each of the classes, expressed some of his philosophy in his practice of dentistry. To the sophomore class he expressed his conviction that dentistry was his calling from God, and therefore became a part of his response to God. Sharing the panel with Dr. Younger and offering their insight into “The ‘Why’ of Ethics’ were Drs. Lamar Byrd and Joseph Lambert. The ques- tions and answers varied according to personality. The discussion was begun on an abstract and academic level, but student questions soon had it grounded in concrete, specific questions. Concentration and mature insight was called for by some of the questions posed by students to Dr. Younger at one of the informal “bull-ses- sions.” Coffee, cookies, and common-sense all had their place as the long-wanting-to-be-asked questions were brought out into the open. 101

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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

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Dr. William Clendinning accepts a fish-shaped tie-clasp from J. R. Marcontel in token of student appreciation for his speak- ing in chapel. Dr. Clendinning, who holds a Ph.D. in physics, spoke on the approach a research-oriented individual made to his religious faith and belief. In order for a professional student to have an opportunity to discuss the relationship of his faith to his academic and clini- cal disciplines, Bob Guentherman takes the responsibility of developing study groups. The Lectures in Applied Christianity was an area of his duties. Mike Hackney, social chairman of the Council, sets up a date for a social with Dr. Albert Staples, faculty advisor. Quiz schedules, work loads, nursery facilities, programs, etc., must be considered in planning a social for dental students. Left, palaverist Joe Moody, Dallas City Councilman, enjoys the give-and-take of the discussion. Invited to speak on the movie ordinance, he and a fellow councilman were currently proposing (and later adopted), Councilman Moody stood his ground as some challenged his views. Attempting to assist the local churches in their ministry to students, J. R. Marcontel discusses several ideas with the Stu- dent Work Committee of the Dallas Baptist Association. Jerrel Gaddy, Kermit Whiteaker, Dr. James Flaming, and Dr. C. B. Hastings talk over plans with Marcontel.