Freed Hardeman University - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Henderson, TN)

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President and Trustees The Top Stuff President Gardner credits his background in Christian education, his business and ministerial experience, and the support of his family as key elements in his successful per- formance of his duties as Pres- ident of F-HC. Gardner, who has served the college for thir- ty-nine years, is in his nine- teenth year as president. Ac- cording to President Gardner, the best aspect of his job is serving the Lord and advanc- ing his cause through prepar- ing young people to live and make a living. On a typical day, President Gardner is involved in many activities: A few of his duties may include planning for the future, conferences, commit- tee meetings, telephoning and answering letters, and the general supervision of the col- lege. ln addition to his cam- pus-related activities, Gardner also has a number of civic re- sponsibilities. He serves onthe Board of Directors of the Chester County Bank in Hen- derson and is also a member of the Chester County Cham- ber of Commerce. He partici- pates in the Rotary Club, the Public Service Council, and is past president of the Tennes- see College Association. A well-rounded man, Gard- ner has also edited two books - Brigance's Sermons 119513 and Van Dyke's Sermons 119713 - and written articles for the Gospel Advocate. The Board of Trustees oversees the college by elect- ing the President, approving the budget, helping in the de- velopment of resources, re- viewing the progress of the in- stitution, and establishing the college's broad educational policy. At this time, the board 44 President And Trustees President Gardner enjoys a good laugh at the freshman reception. Pho- to by Nancy Bennett. President Gardner and wife Deiorese smiie as they greet students at his six- ty-third birthday reception. Photo by John Bentley. is composed of about thirty self-perpetuating members, trustees, who meet four times annually. A good trustee pos- sesses such qualities as faith- fulness to the church, an inter- est inthe goals and mission of the college, and a desire to help the college through his in- fluence, encouragement, and financial resources. Serving as this year's officers of the Board are the following: F. W. Loden, lll, chairmang James Butts, vice-chairman, and Lat- tie Averitt, secretary.

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Y Students., enjoy cake and a choice of College trustees meet quarterly to dis- punch or hot chocolate at President cuss plans for the institution. Photo by Gardner 's blrthda y celebration. Photo by John Bentley. Trustees: i Horace L. Burks ..... Dennis Campbell ..... James E. Carter . .. James Dedmon ...... Adron Doran, Ed.D .... G. O. Farrow ,....,.,. E. Claude Gardner, D.H .... C. H. Hill, M.D. ...... . Elvis H. Huftard ....... William Thomas Ingram Joseph M. lvey, Jr .... Jerry K. Lee, Sr ...... L. W. Loyd, LL.D. L. L. Moore, LL.D .... Hatler Morgan ..... Julian Nance ....... James Putman ....... David R. Smith, LL.D. . Robert J. Smith, M.D. . Maryland Spears ...... Paul J. Spicer ....... Robert Swayne .... Charles E. Tibbals .... George Washington . . . C. R. Womack ....... C. B. F. Young, Ph.D. . John Bentley, Cookeville, Tennessee . . . . Memphis, Tennessee . . . . . Madison, Georgia .. . . . . Milan, Tennessee . . . Lexington, Kentucky . . . . . Ripley, Mississippi , . . Henderson, Tennessee . . . . . Troy, Tennessee . . . . Florence, Alabama .. Hobe Sound, Florida . . . , Kosciusko, Mississippi ........ .. Chicago, illinois South Pittsburg, Tennessee . . . . . . . Hamilton, Alabama . . . . . . . . Benton, Kentucky . . . . . . Florence, Alabama . . . . Columbia, Tennessee . . . .Del City, Oklahoma . . . . . . Jackson, Tennessee . . . Hohenwald, Tennessee ...........Ocala, Florida . . . . . . Paris, Tennessee .. .. Oneida, Tennessee . . . , Lynchburg, Virginia .. . Jackson, Tennessee . . . . Douglasville, Georgia President And Trustees 45