Bethel College - Log Cabin Yearbook (McKenzie, TN)

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IL f Jr Mrs. Cindy Arnold Dr. Philip Lee brought to Bethel a long list of credentials in 1979i a B.S, from the University of Purdue, a Masters and a Ph,D, from University of Iowa, a year of law school at Notre Dame and a variety of business experiences. He believes the quality of a business related education is a necessity for every individuals personal life. Probably the only thing to match the height of Dr. Lee's stature is the size of his concern for his students. When asked about his view of Bethel he said I like teaching at Bethel because it is small and personal. I know many students and have contact personally with them, lt's a place where people are important. l can also take problems and concerns to the Dean or the President of the college and get help. Dr. Lee's other campus involvements include being chairman of the Social Science Division, Business Club Sponsor, and a member of P.S.C. Aside from campus responsibilities Dr. Lee likes to travel. In 1983 he went to the Philippines to see some of the accomplishments of his oldest son who is a missionary there. ln the summer of 1984 he went to Yugoslavia, a mission on behalf of our college. Dr. Lee hails from South Bend, Indiana, he also lived fourteen years in Iowa. His wife, Kay, is a Bethel College Mrs. Cindy Arnold has been a vital part of Bethel Colleges Education Department since 1979. She teaches courses in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Developmental Beading. Mrs. Arnold's great dedication to her job shines through in her goals as a teacher. She stated, My objectives in teaching at Bethel are to train teachers for the future and to help students reach their potential. l have been closely associated with Bethel College since I was 6 years old. lt has always been a major part of my life and I will always be dedicated to helping improve Bethel in any way that I can. To aid Mrs, Arnold in her endeavors is her ever-faithful student workers: Charlene Tyree, Dawn Jenkins, and Nona Young. In addition to her class load Mrs. Arnold is involved on campus and professionally in several organizations. She serves as Secretary for the Student Life Committee and the Teacher Education Committee. Professionally Mrs, Arnold is a member of the NEA-STEA, CEC, AAUP, Phi Delta Kappa, and the IBA. Beyond Campus Mrs. Arnold manages, with her husband Woody, a jewelry store called The Jewel Box in McKenzie. Librarian and they have four children. Dr Phillip Lee Dr. Laddie Lollar Dr. Laddie Lollar has been a familiar face on campus for twenty-four years now. He teaches both psychology and education courses, is the faculty advisor for Phi Delta Sigma fraternity and for the Psychology Club, and is co-advisor for the Society for Collegiate Journalists. He is a member of several national organizations, including Psi Chi, Southeastern Psychological Association, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Pi Omega Pi, and the Society for Collegiate Journalists. He also holds the position of faculty secretary, the only elective office of the faculty organization. Dr. Lollar and his wife Dee Dee have three children, Jennifer, Jonathan, and Jason, a son-in-law, John Timothy Bubba Wilson, and their first grandchild, the joy of their life, James Matthew Jamie Wilson. His hobbies, in addition to baby-sitting, include gardening, photography, and reading. In his many years here at Bethel, Dr. Lollar has seen many changes, but he feels that it is those things that have remained constant that have been the most vital. According to Dr. Lollar, Bethel has always provided stimulating opportunities for authentic interaction. It has long been his objective to assist students as they strive towards growth. Dr. Lollar is very excited about the two new majors that were approved in May, 1984. The behavioralfsocial science major and the socialfbehavioral science major, offer two new options in addition to the two existing majors in the field, the broad area social science major and the Student Initiated major. Dr. Lollar leaves us with a parting thought: The human mind is infinitely malleable, The human spirit can be transformed for the better through a myriad of avenues. Prodigals exist everywhere. Do you have the courage and the caring to be a catalyst?

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Woody Arnold Hometown: McKenzie, TN Degrees: B.S., Bethel College: M.A., University of Tenn. Martin Classes: Physical Education Aquatic Director Linda Smith Hometown: McKenzie, TN Degrees: BS. Bethel College Classes: College Algebra 'IWC . 3' Q . Q -.. gun--nw S., . 2 . X iz? 1 f 5 4 'Q is +A ,. E IN., .5 , , Stanley Cooper l-lometovvn: Paris, TN Degrees: BS. Murray State University, Graduate work at UTM Q45 hrs. until completioni Classes: Girls Basketball Coach Cliff Bateman l-lometovvn: McKenzie, TN Degrees: B.S., Vanderbuilt University: M.A., Peabody College for Teachers Classes: Engineering Graphics and Physics - f sxfe.f.s::-.sr Siva i L -3 1'-A

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What professor on campus could you picture turning in his tennis spotlight for the backwoods of McKenzie farm life? That's right! Mr. McMahen, an ex-tennis pro of Bethel College, traded his fame and fortune for a tractor and combine. What could be better than that? How about the fact that Mr. McMahen has taught courses like Criminology, Social Philosophy, the Human Culture sequence, Labor Problems, Social Work, and Social Psychology at Bethel since 1963. A native of Magnolia, Arkansas, he graduated from Bethel in 1955 with a bachelor of arts degree. He then attended the Cumberland Presbyterian Theological Seminary in McKenzie lwhich is now relocated and known as the Memphis Theological Seminaryl and obtained a Bachelor of Divinity degree. At Boston University he was awarded his Master of Divinity degree and also served as the Associate Director of Religious Research for four years. Besides being a teacher Mr. McMahen is the pastor of the Oak Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Paris, Tennessee, a member of the Child Abuse Beview Board: an officer in the elections, and a member of the Student Lite Committee. Mr. McMahen's other interests include hunting, fishing, a strong love for animals, and farming which he considers more as recreation than work. -Y s ff' N- 5-. R fi AQOWUIIJOS k ? , . .. ,, , i-cgi? T -gjjfla, jixi Q .gist ,' .ii l I I i'-'S fry' Mr. Rowe Gene McMahon Dr. Potts graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in 1964. He received his M,A. and Ph.D. from l l Dr. Jim Potts Mr. Bobert Putman is a teacher you don't see often on campus but his presence is definitely known among students majoring in Business or Accounting. Mr. Putman is the Associate Professor of Business for Bethel and a Tennessee Certified Public Accountant. He has a BS. from Mississippi State Univ. and a M.B.A. from Memphis State Univ.. All of these make Mr. Putman well qualified for the devastation he is capable of wreaking in class. Mr. Putman's twelve years on the faculty, teaching lntermediate and Advanced Accounting is evidence of the good job he does in preparing students to handle the real world of Business. He stated t'The atmosphere at Bethel is one which encourages student growth in the areas of adaptability and flexibility so he can prepare himself for changes in business and professional thought as the changes are encountered by him upon graduation. Like most professors on campus, Mr. Putman is involved to the hilt in the community. ln McKenzie Mr, Putman serves as Councilman, Vice-Mayor, Police Commissioner, and Chairman of the indigent Medical Care Fund at the Methodist Hospital. Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville. After teaching high school Social Science in Illinois and History at Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Potts came to Bethel in 1964. He stated that he wouldn't want to be anywhere except Bethel . . . l came here on purpose. There's something about this place. . . lt's just different. Part of what makes Bethel different is Dr. Potts' goal to reach and teach as many students as possible. His enthusiasm for the subjects he teaches is what makes his classes interesting and difficult. They are interesting in that Dr. Potts is known for his captivating lectures which are full of adventurous stories about his life prior to Bethel, Many students have thrilled hearing about Dr. Potts adventures conducting a train, serving in the navy or collecting Civil War memorabilia. Besides teaching History, Geography, Economics and Political Science, Dr. Potts is a member of the Academic Affairs Committee and the Advisor of the Young Democrats. Mr. Bob Putman