Campbell University - Pine Burr Yearbook (Buies Creek, NC)

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Table of Contents 1 Prologue 6 Features .14 Sports 38 { Faculty Staff .... 82 ■ Undergraduates 132 Graduates 192 ■ Organizations . . 200 Student Involvement 202 : ' Honors 231 Government 236 Student Life . . . 224 Arts 290 Law 308 In Memoriam . . 332 Epilogue 334 Gallery 338 Index 346

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' 1 simply would like to be a friend to the students. ' Reverend Clegg Having chosen Reverend Clegg as the Pine Burr dedication honoree, we are aware that he has many favorable qualities, but at the top of the list is his compassion for the students of Campbell University. We invited Reverend Clegg to share his point of view through an interview conducted by the associate editor. Pine Burr Why did you choose to become the Religious Activities Director here at Campbell? Reverend Clegg I felt a sense of excitement and challenge. The idea of working with students on a college campus seemed to draw me even though I had no formal training in that particular area of the ministry. I saw the opportunity to be a friend-pastor. PB Characterize your role as Religious Activities Director. RC There are three positions to be filled on a university campus: Religious Director. Campus Minister and Chaplain. I am one figure that slides between these three roles. You can either gather a select group of people to work with or develop programs to reach as many people as possible. A religious director should be an enabler and equipper. These programs are made up of the students. I enable them to provide good leadership and equip them in their efforts to do this. The Cultural Enrichment Program is one of my responsibili- ties, and I try to do it to the best of my ability. But I simply would like to be a friend to the students. PB Considering the time you have been here, what direction do you feel Campbell is taking? RC Campbell has taken a very positive direction in the five years I have been here. We are on a stronger level of academics, attract- ing more students on a higher scholastic level. There has been a general upgrade in approach to education. I also feel that there has been an advance in the balance of four important areas of life — spiritual, social, physical and mental. PB What is your most memorable event since you have been at Campbell? RC I have watched what has been a fascinating growth in the Baptist Student Union, not only in numbers but in spiritual growth. After the fall retreat to Ridgecrest, particularly the Sunday morning service, I came away convinced that there had been a significant growth among our students. They are more balanced and mature. They are searching for happiness, not only for themselves but others, too. 1 have seen the elimination of jealousy and judgement and the realization of Christian life. I am glad to see this kind of maturity develop. PB What are your plans concerning the future? RC My life has always been open to possibilities. I still feel a sense of call at Campbell. 1 have no future plans other than continuing my work here. PB What influenced you to go into religion as your lifetime career? RC Initially, it was instilled in me as a child. There was a strong parental influence in the direction. When 1 was a child. I remem- ber saying that 1 wanted to be a preacher. At age thirty, I rethought those ideas and influences that 1 had received. My conclusion was that I was in the right place. Before, it was a nagging problem within myself as to whether 1 was doing what was really right for me. But after that point when 1 was thirty, 1 was completely satisfied and happy. To be in this field you must be a people-person and have a sense of personal relationship with the Lord. When we came to Campbell, my family and I experienced a period of adjustment from the ministry to campus life. Now, I am more satisfied than 1 have ever been. It is often said that a university is the lengthened shadow of many individuals v orking to gether for a common goal. Each in his own way usually has an impact upon campus life. Such an individual is the Reverend Robert L. Clegg. the Director of Religious Activities, who has already left his imprint on the spiritual and cultural life of the campus community. Never too busy to counsel, always willing to help. Mr. Clegg demonstrates daily his devotion to Christ who promised that whosoev- er of you will be the chlefest shall be servant of all. — President Wiggins When 1 think of Bob Clegg ' s contribution to Campbell University, two words come to mind — maturity and patience. His maturity serves students and faculty by helping make rational decisions that are put in perspective. His perspective is both open and definite. Patience is a virtue that is seldom learned but is usually a part of one ' s nature. Bob Clegg s patience has been helpful to students on their way. He is never so guick to react as to stjfle enthusiasm but long-suffering enough to see growth take place and rejoice in it. — Dean Wallace The Reverend Robert L. Clegg came to Campbell University in 1 977 to serve as Director of Religious Activities. He is a native of Crystal Springs. Mississippi, He attended Clark Memorial Junior College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mississippi College, majoring in history and minoring in psychology. He also received a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Theological Seminary, Wake Forest His career has included the positions of student-pastor, minister of education, associate pastor and pastor in the following locations: Holcomb. Mississippi: Franklinton, Thomasville. Burlington, Sylva, and High Point, Morth Carolina, Since coming to Campbell. Reverend Clegg has served as advisor to the Baptist Student (Jnion, supervisor of the religious clubs, and direc- tor of the Cultural Enrichment Program, His special interests include varied team and individual sports, the family garden, and flowers. Reverend Clegg and his wife. Elolse. have four children — Cynthia Clegg Kinnear. Robert. Paula, and Cheryl