Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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Each of the four weeks, beginning Oct. 10 and ending Nov. 5, was given a specific theme. Clubs worked hard to prepare for the events ahead, but when the induction was into its second and third weeks many of the par- ticipants lost interest and the induction period seemed to phase out. The ideas for the month were good, but the planning of activities would have to be modified for future years. The students, faculty, and administration set new goals for themselves individually and they faced their daily paths with new courage and understanding. As the year went by, decisions were made toward career goals, university projects, and personal hap- piness. By taking one day at a time and leaning on the Lord for support, Harding made the necessary changes and maintained her high standards of quality and ex- cellence in all areas. The Petit lean attempted to present the events of 1983-84 with the struggles, prayers, and achievements of both students and teachers - for it was these elements that made up the puzzle - as Harding University was puttlng the preces together. e S w uzamze lolmstou Editor e Iohn I. Radcliffe r u: , e Iohn l. Radcliffe - lnhn I. Radcliffe Introduction 7

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- Iohn I. Radcliffe A Iohn I. Radrliffe 1. The autumn leaves add a colorful decoration to the front lawn 2. Contemplating the next line, Seeju Merritt works on an art assignment. 3. Companionship in clear weather is enjoyed by Charissa Walters and Cheryl Ganus during a break from nursery school. 4. Scott Thompson finds a peaceful spot to study in the crisp outside air. 5. A butterfly spreads out his wings in the warmth of the sun. 6. Rick Supplee prefers indoor study as he takes a seat in the Beaumont Memorial Library. N, - Iohn I. Radcliffe

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Dr. Joe Pryor - Always A Friend His heart was loyal to Harding, Christian education, and the Lord's will for life. His roots at Harding go back much fur- ther than his years as a teacher in the physical science department. In 1923, at the age of five, he enrolled in the primer class of the elementary school of Arkansas Chris- tian College at Morrilton. In the spring of 1926, he attended the fifth grade of Harding Elementary School. In June of 1933, after graduating from high school at Campbell, Mo., his family moved back to Morrilton and he enrolled as a 15-year old freshman at Harding College. He said the next four years, 1933-37, were very meaningful years for him. k Greg Ozbirn 1. As a teacher of Physical Science, Dr. Joe is hard at work typing a study sheet for his class. 2. Not only a teachermdministrator but also a family man, Dr. Joe spends some time with the family dog, Princess. 3. Dr. Joe helps staff members, Karen Roseberry and Suzanne lolm- ston, pass back class portraits. 4. Dr. Joe takes time Out of his busy schedule to talk with the school photographer. 5. At a banquet, President Canus and Dr, Pryor enjoy a good laugh to- gether. Teachers like I. N. Armstrong, L. C. Sears, Houston Karnes, Ruby Lowery Stapleton, Woodson Harding Armstrong, and my father made an indelible impression upon me and I learned how important Christian education is in the lives of young people. He graduated as valedictorian of his class in June of 1937 with a BA. degree in mathematics and a BS. degree in chemistry and with English and biology as minors, respectively. He had been active in drama- tics for two years, lettered three years in basketball and two years in track, edited the Bison for two years, edited the 1937 Petit lean, and served two years as chemistry laboratory assistant. His plans thrOugh college had been to enter medical school, but Dr. George S. Benson urged him to return to Harding after completing a doctorate in chemistry. He received a teaching assistantship in mathematics at Louisiana State University for the fall of 1937. After completing the MA. degree in mathematics in the spring of 1939, he received a teaching assistantship in chemistry for two years and then the presti- gious Charles Edward Coates Research Fellowship for one year. After completing the Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry with a minor in physics and teaching two years as an instructor in mathematics at Louisiana - Wes Holland v- Publir Relations Offirc