Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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- Greg Ozhim State University, he returned to Harding during the 1943-44 school year as chairman of the Physical Science Department. In fact, he was the department since most departa ments at Harding at that time were one man departments. Before many months had passed, he began to become more and more involved in the total program at Harding. He served as president of the Harding Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega for five years, as faculty advisor of the Petit lean, as sponsor of Alpha Chi, as sponsor of TNT social club, Publw Relations OHIN as a class sponsor, as AIC faculty represen- tative and as a member of various other committees. , When he reached the age of 65 on March 19, 1983, it marked his last year as vice president for academic affairs andtor academic dean. It was also his 40th year as a professor of physical science and his 23rd year to serve as the chief academic ade ministtator. During the years he served as dean 8,707 degrees were awarded. In the 1982 Report of the President he wrote, I conclude this report by pledging to you, President Ganus, my full support, respect, admiration, loyalty, and love. You are a great leader and I have truly enjoyed working with you. My only regret is that I did not accomplish more in my efforts at Harding. I have tried hard to do my job. I have enjoyed serving the students of Har- ding. I have a deep love for Harding, her objectives and her people. May God's rich- est blessings be with you and with Harding University in the years ahead. Because of your genuine love and friend- ship to students, your undying devotion to Harding University, and your commitment to Jesus Christ, we the senior class of 1984 dedicate this Petit lean to Dr, loseph Ehrman Pryor. I am very deeply concern- ed that Harding ever retain a deep commitment to the Bible as God's revealed word to man and Christ as the way, the truth, and the life. Harding must ever strive to provide excellence in the academic programs she offers, with stress upon effective teaching that will enable students to be pre- pared to meet the ever- changing needs of our socie- ty and to provide the lead- ership that will improve our society. .. Dr. Joseph E. Pryor

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thought. Having three mid-term exams on the same day was enough for any student to throw his arms up in exasperation and ask, Why me? even though it happened to more than himself. Yet there was always the certain gleam of hope that things would inevitably get better. And when it did, living seemed full and wholesome, with only a faint sour memory as a reminder of those un- happy past-times. Despite distractions, heavy burdens, and great accomplishments, life,s core was, invariably, friendship. At registration friends greeted friends with wild cheers and passionate Harding hugs. It was a time for smiles, laughter, and the comforting release of tears because friends were returned safe and sound. All sorts of activities and events strength- ened these ties. Exciting sports games, vigorous club activities, and One Act comedies helped bring alive the student and his feelings for others. National'politics provided a puzzling atmo- sphere and an intense outlook for the students future. But with God and friends the students were confident that the storm could be ridden out. All these things and more contributed to the student's life at Harding. Good and bad things happened, but students could always turn to the scriptures for encouragement. . . all things work together for good to them that love God, e Romans 8:28. Harding life was, in effect, everything students loved and cherished. It was the very environment in which they played and studied. Life was what , the students made it. Sometimes life was extreme- s ly unfair, unrelenting, and uncaring. Life was definitely not partial, whatever the next person - Michael Kelly Life Editor Inside Life Spring Sing '83 Peaceful Moments Fiddler on the Roof Homecoming Tuition Turmoil Concerts The Exodus Spiritual Life Working Class Black History Month World News A Celebration Dorm Life One Act Plays Fun in Searcy?