Lipscomb University - Backlog Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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Writers’ Competition Eight short stories and thirty-five poems were entered in the creative writing con- test sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta and the Department of English. The director of the contest was Mark Dawson, president of the club. In the short story category, Stephanie Rust received first place for her entry en- titled ‘“Too Young To Understand.”’ Sec- ond place went to Henry Williams for his ‘“‘When The Bough Breaks The Cradle Will Fall.”’ In the poetry category, Jonathan J. Hutson won first place with his poem “The Alarm Clock World.” The winning stories and poems are printed in the Medley Sec- tion of this BO The New Tower, a pub- lication of the club, contains these also. Jon Hutson, first, and Jane Stubblefietd, second; in poetry. Stephanie Rust, first, and Henry Williams, second; in short story. Songleaders’ Contest The Songleaders’ Contest has been an an- nual event at David Lipscomb College since 1944. The event is held in honor of James A. Harding, co-founder of David Lipscomb College, each year around his birthdate. The winner was presented with a medal by Miss Irma Lee Batey, the former chair- man of the Department of Music at David Lipscomb College, at the Sing Praise sing- ing, April 13. This year’s first round of competition was held on April 11, during which the talented field was narrowed to the five finalists pictured at left. On the morning of April 13, the final round was held during the high school’s chapel, and Mark Hayes was the winner, followed by Daniel Clayton and Kevin Montgomery. Finalists Left to Right: Kevin Montgomery, third; Mark Hayes, first; Sam Wallace; Daniel Clayton, second; Jon Jackson. HONORS—21

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Women’s Oratorical The Women’s Oratorical Contest under the direction of Dr. Ken Schott was held March 27. The speech was to be of a persuasive nature and to deal with an inspirational theme from a Christian perspective. Out of the eight contestants who entered the con- test, Benay Waite took first place with her speech entitled ‘‘Overcoming Inferiority.” She received $200 and a gold medal. Sec- ond place went to Nancy McDoniel who received $100 and a silver medal. Karen Knowles received third place. Funds for the awards were supplied by a trust orga- nized by Dr. Gustus Dunn, Jr. of Rising Star, Texas. Founder’s Day The Founder’s Day Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the Department of Speech Communication and directed by Dr. Paul Prill, was held on February 17. Due to the increased interest in the contest this year, two preliminary rounds were held to de- cide six finalists from ten original partici- pants. From these finalists winners were: Kirk Brothers, who received $200 and a gold medal for his winning speech entitled “Who Will Save The Children?’’, Daniel Clayton, who received second place, $100, and a silver medal, and Tim Shoulders, who received third place. The funds are awarded by the development office from a trust fund organized by Dr. Gustus Dunn, Jr. of Rising Star, Texas. Daniel Clayton, second; Kirk Brothers, first; Tim Shoulders, third. 20—HONORS

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WHO'S Who’s Who is a highly esteemed honor that few attain. To be nominated, students should exhibit scholarship ability, partici- pation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship ‘and service to the school, and potential for future achievement. Students are nominated by department chairmen and members of the faculty. Then final selections are made by a committee of administrators, faculty, and students. The final hon- orees pictured here are to be congratulated on being selected. All students who are recommended are paid a great compliment by those who have nominated them. BARRY BAGGOTT, a missions and French major from Savannah, Georgia, has been active in Project Good News, was president and director of the Good News Singers, and has been in the Outreach Club, Dactylology Club, Spanish Club, and the BABBLER staff. He is also a member of Alpha Chi and was'a National Merit Scholar. 22—HONORS