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

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Pastor Paul Frank joins in the welcome of new students of the dental and religious commun ity of the city. He is intro- duced to two of the freshmen who are Lutheran. Mrs. Betty Kersten, clinical instructor, Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, introduces her pastor to Bill Gerhardt and Bill Schulz. A social occasion helps orient freshman dental and hygiene students on the first day of school. Church involyement dur- ing student days is also stressed as guest ministers representing the denominations of class members share in the occasion and meet the students. There was dialogue (argument?) after some of the chapel programs, also. Everyone in attendance reacted either “pro” or “con” to the strong feelings vigorously expressed by Bruce Alger, who was running for the U. S. Congress, when he spoke on “A Christian Looks at the Issues.” One student poses a question in disagreement. i 0 Dr. Albert Staples, associate professor of oral surgery, and faculty advisor, served a tour aboard the Ship of Hope in Ecuador. Discussing some of the slides he had shown, Pam Bell asked a question as Tom David and Marsha Anderson listen. Politics and religion mix in chapel as Mr. Earle Cabell, candidate for U. S. Representative, makes an emphatic point in his address on “The Issues and the Christian Conscience.” Both Mr. Cabell and Mr. Bruce Alger, speaking prior to the election, helped focus student attention on important issues.

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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.

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Junior ADA President Jim Roane Vice-President Fred Lucas Secretary-T reasurer Joe Ainsworth Left to right: Joe Ainsworth, Jim Roane and Fred Lucas The Junior American Dental Association functions as an organization which provides programs of interest to all dental students. Covered in the programs are dental topics and those of allied fields. Among the outstanding programs of the year were: Dr. Crawford McMurray, “The American Dental Association;” Dr. D. P. Laugenour, “Hypnosis;” Dr. Charles A. McCallom, Jr., Dean of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, “The Use and Abuse of Antibiotics;” Dr. John T. Mallams. “Hydrogen Peroxide and Irradiation Therapy of Cancer;” Dr. Robert D. Londeree, “Setting Up a Dental Hospital;” and Scotty McPherson, “Classification and Explanation of Insur- ance.”