Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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ROBERT T. CLARK, JR., PhD 1916 - 1966 Dr. Robert T. Clark gave three years of outstandv ing: service to Harding College as Vice-Prcsidont in Charge of Research. joining the Harding faculty in ' September. 1963. A 1939 alumnus of Harding and the recipient nf the 1961 Distinguished Alumnus Award. he completed the PhD. degree in physio- lngy at the University of Rochester in 1949 and subsequently became internationally famous for his research. He died suddenly on the afternoon of July 7! 1966. from cardin-vascular problems 011011;;- standing. Even his Closest friends did not know that ho had boom 11 running for his life for more than a decade. but physicians performing the autopsy agreed that running had prolonged his lifo, 12 Born on a farm near Union Ciiv. Tennessee, 011 December 3. 1.016. Dr. Clark rorvivod in his youth the discipline of farm life. He achieved an excellent academic record in college and also became recog- nized as a top collegiate sprinter. He was an out; standing teacher whn '1kimllod the flame of his students. He was a dynamic track coach who got superior effort from his team. H:- was a humble. dedicated Christian who enjoyed preaching for rural congregations. Ho was a devoted husband and father and the hospitality of his home was enjoyed by scores of studenis and colleagues. He loved penpiei especially college students. and his life was lived in service to others.

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T 7- 'gn'H-wzh ?'Jn' . v: - 1 Hmdquart'r for the Alumni Assoc'iatilm Are lt'uratcd in the American Umitugo Comm' And alumni find the facilities of this Building ideally suited for them who they Return to campus for lumwrnming. lPFTllFFShilJ. 01' a casual weekend x. sit. The facilities are frequently used by Parents of students and prusportiw sludmlts. And by many oduratinnal aml rivic' gmupq.

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J MEMORIAM plendent with the energy he showed, v.73. friend with eager effervescence glowed; ,mme the sudden setting of his sun euentide of life was scarce begun: ved from earth to join a better clime, gav' , again, beyond the reach of time. ff re- sage he would leave for us is, Run! nae Hi! the race is fully won; .;u hing stop before yodve done your best wait until yawn! through to take a rest, z; 'ng not a bit, but keep your pace; Q on with all youhve got and win the race! -Russell L. Simmons