Bethel College - Log Cabin Yearbook (McKenzie, TN)

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Dr. Roger Johnson is one of the many highly qualified. unique teachers on Bethel's campus. Dr, Johnson came to Bethel in 1980 as the Associate Professor of Physics and Computer Science. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Physics, a Master of Arts in Physics, and a doctorate degree in College Science Education in Physics. Professionally Dr. Johnson is a member of several national organizations of which The American Association of Physics Teachers and The American Physical Society are only two. In addition to all this Dr. Johnson has had several years experience working with Nuclear Data, lnc., an agency that deals in nuclear software and technical writing. Dr. Johnson has also been instrumental in creating the Computer Science program. As a result of his work in this area Bethel was able to procure a three year Title lll grant to create a Computer Science major. The new major was adopted in the spring of 1984. When Dr. Johnson has spare time he likes to use it taking courses that keep him up-to-date with computers and their latest developments. He is also avidly interested in politics and political literature. In the community Dr. Johnson is an active member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Community Chorus is made aware of his talents as a bass each quarter. Mr. Ed Johnson Mr. Lankford has been the Associate Professor of Mathematics at Bethal since 1967. He received his B.S. in Mathematics at Bethel and his M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Mississippi. His classes consist of several courses including College Algebra, Calculus, Topology, and Differential Equations. Often sighs have emanated from the background when former and present students reflect on their grades in these classes. Mr. Lankford commented, What many students don't understand is that learning is like climbing up a ladder. You come to a plateau, look back and are amazed at how easy the things are now than they were at the start. Students need to 'hang in there' and not give up if they don't understand. That's why they are here. Behind the Mr. Lankford most people see is a man of many talents. Mr. Lankford enjoys sports like fishing and hunting but his main hobby and talent is working with his hands. Mr. Lankford has built his family a log cabin from scratch which he hopes to refurbish in antiques of that period. He would also like to let people visit the cabin on field trips tfree, of coursel . Along with his love for American folklore tmainly the craftsl Mr. Lankford builds muzzle loading long rifles known as Kentucky rifles. 1 .L l Dr. Roger Johnson Mr. Johnson came to Bethel during the summer preceding the 1977-78 school year as Assistant Professor of Biology and Mathematics. Since then he has made a name for himself among the students with his caring, genial, outgoing personality. Everyone knows that he will take the time to help in whatever way he can. Mr. Johnson also is known for making his classes interesting. This stems from his greatest interest in what he teaches and his desire to continue learning with the students. Mr. Johnson said, Teaching is a learning experience that sharpens the mind and keeps one behind the 8-ball all at the same time. Also, teaching maintains one's own youth and vitality through constant contact with young people. On campus Mr. Johnson is actively involved as advisor to Zeta Delta Tau, a member ofthe Student Life Committee, Director of Developmental Education, and Director of Sociology 101 tlfreshman Orientationl. In the community he has been involved for several years with Little League baseball and is currently the President of the McKenzie Little League Association. Mr. Johnson also has several hobbies which include: camping, photography, softball, gardening, and landscaping. Mr. Johnson is currently married to Judy Register Johnson and he has four sons: Benjamin Johnson 11, Zachary Johnson 3, John Register 9, Zachery Register 6, and Little Sassy Chewbacha 1 1!2. Mr. David Lankford

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K ..Vk. Km'i Kh1h F . i h h' . F- n f- - ':... - :f5.g. ' - - :KJ I i f A in . Q W .A .1 A A A Dr. Norman Campbell Mr. Norman Greer is a name to be reckoned with on this campus. Why? Computer Science! Mr. Greer is one of the men responsible for teaching classes in the new Computer Science major. He often astounds students with his great ability to unravel the problems with frequently occur in the contrary machines on campus. This high acumen comes from his college years when he received his B.A. and M.A. from Northern Illinois University and includes the years he spent with lBM before coming to Bethel in 1984. Mr. Greer's teaching objectives include enlightening students' knowledge of the data processing environment and better use of computer systems. Gaye Heikkinen is his faithful assistant in helping him accomplish these goals. Beyond Mr. Greer's class commitments are his involvements with the Athletic Affairs Committee, the Black Student Union, and the Judicial Board. He was even a judge in the Womanless Beauty Review of 1984. Off campus Mr. Greer is actively involved in the community through church, coaching a softball team, and listening to music. l Dr. Howard Freeman Dr. Campbell is one of the most interesting professors on campus. Yes! Good old 8:00 on-the- dot Campbell. For nine years Dr. Campbell has endured class after class of assorted students who come in and use his room for an early morning nap. However Dr. Campbell perseveres because he knows that out of every class there are two or three who actually come to learn. On these two or three Dr. Campbell centers his many years of teaching expertise, having taught 33 years at the University of Tennessee at Martin before coming here. From this great storehouse of wisdom comes the remark that students at Bethel need to learn the fourth R - responsibility. At Dr. Campbell's side are the ever-faithful student workers Connie Cross, Sandra Pugh, and Tim Barker. They help Dr. Campbell in well planned laboratories to help young people acquire knowledge of science, and develop the attitude of scientific approach. However Dr. Campbell's accomplishments do not stop here! He is also Chairman of the Natural Health and Sciences Division, a member of the Academic Affairs Committee, and a member of the International Rotary Club. Mr. Norman Greer Dr. Howard Freeman is literally a crazy man, but he is serious about his favorite subject - Biology. He has a B.A. in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey, M.A. in Zoology from the University of Kansasg and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University in Zoology. ln addition to his class schedule Dr. Freeman is a member of the Academic Affairs Committee, Computer Competency Committee, the faculty advisor for the Biology Club and the Young Republicans Organization, announcer for the men's basketball games, fprofessionallyj a member of the Society for the Study Evolution, the Society of Systematic Zoology, the American Society of Zoologists, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Association of lchthyologists and Herpetologists, the Society for the of Amphibians and Reptiles and last but certainly not least the Herpetologist's League. His list of hobbies includes hunting, especially deer hunting, fishing, reading and collecting science fiction, nature photography, watercolor painting, specifically of wildlife subjects, home computers, developing programs that deal with class material, building computer peripherals, and a four year home building project. Dr. freeman's favorite quote says something about a man with as diversified qualities as he has: A man who does things makes many mistakes but he never makes the biggest mistake of all - doing nothing.

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Mr. Mike Nienaber Dr. Deborah Thompson is definitely one of the more unique college professors on campus. Her students affectionately call her Dr. T but this doesn't mean she is a pushover by any means. She started her professional career with a Bachelor of Science from Kent State University, then she earned her Master of Arts from Dhio State University and finally her Ph.D. in Education from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Thompson was also on the staff at the latter two institutions. ln 1982 Dr. Thompson joined the Bethel Faculty and is now in her third year. Among Dr. Thompson's many teaching responsibilities are P.E. courses Nutrition, Health, Secondary and Elementary Method activities and coaching the tennis and volleyball teams. ln her role as a faculty member, Dr. T believes that Many major areas of study are revamping degree requirements in order to make our students more marketable in their chosen fields, The changes are with the times and pertinent to the world out there. lt is important that college curriculums change with the tide and these needed changes are evident at Bethel College. ttt .... it W .,.. , . ti Mr. Jerry Wilcoxson Mike Nienaber is the coach of the mens basketball and baseball teams. He has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in History from Mississippi College and this summer he will complete his Masters in Physical Education. Coach Nienaber coached on the high school level before coming to Bethel. Basketball, Baseball and Physical Education are subjects that he teaches at Bethel. He has been here for two years and he says it has not changed much in that short time. He is a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches tNABCl and he sets up the intramural sport program at Bethel. He is also the East Hall Dorm Director. Mike, his wife and son, Vickie and Little Mike, live in the dorm as part of his Dorm Director responsibilities. Vickie is the sponsor of the Basketball Cheerleaders. His hobbies are: Horseback riding, Fox hunting, Cricket, Jai-Alai. Coach Nienaber says I have truly enjoyed my last two years here at Bethel. Through losing and winning seasons the athletes and the Bethel McKenzie Community have been a pleasure to be around. Dr. Deborah Thompson Mr. Wilcoxson is the Athletic Director, the Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, and the golf coach. He received his B.S. and M.Ed. from North Texas University, He has also finished the major portion of work toward his doctorate at Middle Tenn. State University. As the Athletic Director Mr. Wilcoxson is responsible for planning all major athletic events, schedules and intramurals. Mr. Wilcoxson came to Bethel in 1967. The seventeen years he has been here speak as a sign of his commitment to higher education. As a teacher he is extremely dedicated to getting students involved. ln class he uses several techniques to get students motivated in their learning. The enthusiasm Mr. Wilcoxson has for teaching is seen in his comments that each year of teaching and each athletic year is more exciting than previous ones. Challenges are always existent and time always seems to be too little to do just what needs to be done. Mr. Wilcoxson is married to Beth Messenger Wilcoxson a librarian at McKenzie Elementary School. He also has two daughters, Annette and Katy.