Southwest Baptist University - Mozarkian Yearbook (Bolivar, MO)

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A .xi I ,V . Rd 7. .y , , i . .4 F- are if ' A fi -4'-M Students at SWBC devoted their time and energy in showing prospective students around the campus and answering their questions about the life at Southwest Baptist College. There were two types of stuffing in preparation for homecoming: The first was exemplified in the floats in the paradeg the second wasn't seen ex- cept by the students who spent hours stuffing trash cans. 1 can brings me thrill of reflections The Mozarkian staff, late in appointment, had to compensate with long hours of work to meet deadlines. Phyllis Garrison, Bob Garrison, Debbie Coffman, Brenda Durington, and Mr. Milton May sorted pictures. Students from the political parties class gained experience in cam- paigning by working with local party officials. Mlke Mullins and Judy Fishback campaigned for their preferred candidate.

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You never mlss anything until lt is gone. Dick Silver realized how vltal electricity was when an ice storm damaged electrical wires and studying had to be done by candlelight. Z' When wlnter comes spring cannot be far behind. Although the Bolivar area suffered a never-to-be-forgotten winter, students blazed the wlntery elements to make their way to and from classes. reflections Education builds the path wisdom travels With the 1972-73 academic year, Southwest Baptist College offered majors in eleven areas and mlnors in 15 areas. A church related vocation was the goal of many students. The newly created Redford School of Theology was the answer to this need. The college had an administrative and teaching staff of more than 65 dedicated Chrlstlan men and women. During the past summer five more members of the teaching staff completed their doctorates.

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successg I can't brings sour grapes of failure 280,206 Betty Crocker coupons were collected and numerous activities were sponsored to raise money for SWBC's Purple Pride Buses. The mini-buses provided transportation to various student activities. An individual has many resources that can be invested in an active and enriched life that will add variety to his life. The strength of an organization and the success of an activity depends on Christian leadership and willingness of everyone to work together. When Christ is the anchor of the organization or activity the sour grapes of failure are never tasted. A need for buses for transportation was realized by students, faculty, and staff. Countless numbers of people took part in activities to raise money for these buses. As a result, two Purple Pride buses were bought to furnish transportation. History books recorded world happenings while the MOZARKIAN recorded happenings at SWBC. Ten individuals, even though late in -appointment, invested their time in recording memories of the 1972-73 school year. Members and sponsors of clubs and organizations and people willing to work burned midnight oil to build floats, plan activities, and decorate buildings to make homecoming a success. Snow did not dampen, nor did the cold north wind chill the spirits of SWBC students, alumni, and visitors during the tvvo-day homecoming activities as a large number attended the events. Life,at SWBC called upon us to invest our resources, maybe as an officer of an organization, perhaps on a planning committee, or just as a hard worker for some organization or activity. Whatever we were asked to do we could always find the thrill of success in I can with God's help. 'P 'Aff souiiiiifsi HPIIST course i 'V ' 7' Mdimfatd E - ,Q .rits -.tt .Z ,-7 ' :ee . xlg:A l -fr ', fe - l.. . man lfmmg G: .Ill '- . EH mwirui camo: - ' - 'asv - I flifff Q' -- dp-r,,..f EEL,- .J.is-: g