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

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6 Prologu

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' Education is the only thing a person pays for and tries to get as httle of as possible As a native of Harnett County, Dr. Elmer L Puiyear returned to Campbell University to join its faculty in 1971. He attended Campbell College, Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and West Point Military Academy. After graduating from both Wake Forest and West Point with honors. Dr. Puryear became an officer in the United States Navy. Upon leaving the Navy, he retumed to Wake Forest, but this time as a professor. He has taught at Wake Forest University, West Virginia University, College of Charleston, Creensboro College, and Campbell University. During his stay at Greensboro College, he served as the Academic Dean and is presently serving as the Chainnan of the Social Science Government Division of Campbell University. 1 feel Dr. I iryear has left a lasting impression on most of the lives of his students. He uses wit, and anger as well, in teadiing his students. Whether he calls you a mullethead or a scholar you realize he is only doing this for encouragement ' The Big E ' lives for teaching and his motto exemplifies thus — ' Education is the only thing a person pays for and tries to get as little of as possible. ' This is a comment by one of his students, Bryan Smith. Dr. Ekner Puiyear is proof of what it means to be dedicated to Campbell. Ties are broken weekly with his wife, Lois Bradley Puiyear, and his home in Greensboro in order that he may fulfill his responsibilities as a professor. Dr. Puryear has skillfully made an art of teaching by instilling in his students an eagerness to learn and self nnfidence to survive in the world. In his class, the student is taught that the only way to succeed is to have discipline. One of the major purposes of his class is to help his students to survive and ultimately succeed in the real world. Dr. Puryear feels that the purpose of a test is not for the sake of getting a grade, but it is rather a part of the learning process. To many who have opened his door looking for advice about their futures. Dr. Puryear fias opened a door for them in one of many possible ways. He has been instrumental in getting students into either law school or graduate school, and has been essential in placing students in positions of employment for either the summer or permanentiy. Internships in Washington, D.C., which are normally hard to receive, have become easier to obtain. Although his jobs are many, he is proficient at all of them. He has been instrumental in helping students achieve their goals. We say thank you to this man who is dedicating himself to the dreams of the students here at Campbell University. The great figures of Campbell University are seldom named i full The mere shorthand mention of Dean B, Miss Mabel. Miss Gladys, Uncle lohnny. Miss Bessie. or Fessor Leslie. evokes many warm memories or second-mile helpfulness and of classrooms brought to life A late comer to this company is Dr Elmer Puryear. Campbell ' s distinguished alumnus of the Class of 1941. who returned lo his home county of Harnett in 1971 to be Graham A Barden Professor at Campbell and to build an outstanding department of government for his alma mater In the relatively short span of eleven years Doc Elmer, the Big E, has earned a place in Campbell ' s list of the distinguished teachers He ha: himself, and he uses it lo attre extent possible students who i on the assumption that every classes has come to work Bel principal aim of goo everything he can lo and stimulate to the fullest similarly endowed, operating dent who enrolls for one of his ing thai such ignition is a eaching. Professor Puryear does udents. in order to kindle their minds Both at Campbell and elsewhere his colleagues have rated him as a highly efficient admi has been the classroom, first a the loy that it can be lo think and learn Notwithstanding his intense desire to see his students excel. Prolessor Fhiryear is a warm, hiendly person who loves students and stands ever ready lo help them Thus it is fitting thai he should be singled out for the dedication as one of lire great teachers of Campbell University, — f resident Norman A Wiggins Elm r Puryei an outstanding teacher whose unique personality personifies healthy competition and strong spiril As a Campbell alum with outstanding academic preparation, he serves his alma mater with the pride and loyalty that makes for - Dean Jerry M Walla

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' Something for the modern stage ' As school opened the curtain rose. No matter how people explained their presence they began a new phase of life. Everyone searched for something but what? Students searched for a major that hopefully would lead to a prosperous career. Some looked for a new approach to life. Like the leaves that change each season the people change each semester. Ezra Pound ' s statement in Hugh Sewlyn Mauberley that the age demanded Something for the modern stage exemplified the year. The Something was new relationships, classes, ideas and progress or whatever students needed to prepare themselves for the modern stage by taking a heavy course load, working part-time and being involved with on or off-campus groups. I want to be qualified to take any job offer, was the way one student responded. People sought to identify themselves by reaching out through the modern age of technology. While the characters changed, the backdrop remained the same. Buies Creek, bordered by the Cape Fear River and small rural towns, provides residents with good farmland. Slightly rolling hills ladened with rich soil produces tobacco, soy beans, corn and sweet potatoes. Nestled among the pine trees, old farm houses remain from early days of tenant farming. However, modern televisions and newspapers reminded the residents of the present. The community watched the international stage with interest. People held their breath as Great Britain and Argentina raced to war. Americans listened with hope and fear as President Reagan voiced his support for a $98.5 billion tax bill. North Carolina tobacco farmers were shocked when their two United States Senators voted in favor of the bill that doubled the cigarette tax. While tobacco farmers struggled, movie producers and video arcades flourished. Steven Spielberg became the On Tuesdays and Thursdays students are re- quired to attend CEP in Turner Auditorium. Im- mediately afterwards, there is a made rush to the cafeteria. Mr. Robert Gauldin, a Buies Creek resident, walks among his tomato bushes. He is one of many small farm owners in this area. During the Beach Party, Donnie Seagle and Bren- da Furr dance to the music of the Castaways dres- sed in their summer attire. Prologue 7