Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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An experienced teacher, Dr. W. K. Summitt, head of the Department of Education as well 05 registrar, came to Harding in 1933. He dropped teaching duties here for two years to direct education in o C. C. C, comp, He is Iikecble although he believes in hard work-gives hard tests, Almost every spore moment he can be seen with his shrubbery, garden, or chickens. Very optimistic about world conditions, he thinks the U, S. A. is a grand ploce despite trouble now and then, and advocates more straight thinking. Since I924 Mrs. Florence M, Cothcort, dean of women and professor of primary education has been port of Harding. Only since '38 has she been matron of Pattie Cobb Hail, but always she has had 0 deep love for children and has worked with them, Every spring you wiH find Mrs. Cothcart amidst the roses in the campus garden. A charter member of the Campus Players, she has portrayed several roles, Music is a joy to her and she has belonged to several choruses. L. E, Pryor, professor of history, social science, and geography, spends his leisure time in forming and stock raising According 10 government inspection, he has some of the best soy beans in the country He went back to his Alma Mater to teach and has been teaching and preaching ever since. When you pass his examinations, you know that course thoroughly; Churchill is to him on outstanding mon. Above all, Professor Pryor is o Chris- tian gentleman, who puts God first.

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LLOYD CLINE SEARS, Ph. D, DEAN OF THE COLLEGE FLORENCE M. CATHCART, B. A. DEAN OF WOMEN WILLIAM KNOX SUMMITT, Ph. D. REGISTRAR

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As outlined by Professor B. F. Rhodes, Harding's Department of History is planned to assist young people to appreciate the background of todays problems and to help them formuiate their own place in present day situations? All who have studied under him cherish the name of Puppy Rhodes, He retains Awhet he reads and can begin at almost any point of history and sketch the subsequent events. Since 1905 he has been teaching in Christian schools and devoting much time to evangelistic work. Among the memories he fondly recalls is the fact that George S, Ben- son was once a student under him. Leon Manley' associate professor in the Social Science and English Departments and superintendent of Godden Hall, was Harding's newest faculty member until his departure to become an instructor in novoi aviation for national defense. Popular with his students, he stimulated thought and discussion by his searching ques- tiOns and critical analyses. Noted for his Hello, fellows he was one of the first persons the new student met 05 he started life in Godden Hall. His interests were varied, but he found time to coach the college debate teams to second piece in the State Tournament Every spore moment from his work he spent riding horses.