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here:' she ~ had them just ! president's VOLUME 66. NUMBER 5 JUNE. 1991 SEARCY. ARKANSAS 72143 n some of I some of nts or mak­ '!~. . .. '. ~.. ~ en most "" ~ Mabee Foundation Awards ~ t'", ~ 'ulness of , l "-4t;;I -- ~. > ~ " ~ !Jesfeged .• -7 .r.. .. , . ~ .. $1.5 Million Challenge Grant wishers ~" ., '-:' +' . , ~ i' , ..:.;.. \Tt:iI" r=1• ~ . r.~... . ': ' ...... ' '.' .. ',- ._Y.~ ....", \ \ \ .-y- ".~ ' The Mabee Foundation of Beyond Excellence cam­ With the support and en­ Jriosity . . \ . , . ~' ~ ~'.'.. ' ~,.,..-4.. -,.. " ,_" h. ,7 \ - .. ~ .. . ,.,.. Tulsa has given Harding its paign. The campaign is a couragement of the Mabee , ~• ~," ~ . ... ~ e is unac­ .~ ...... " biggest fund raising five-year program begun in Foundation we've been able ~". .,., T,' " ~ challenge ever. 1988 to raise $25 million in to marshal the resources limelight. I.;. l1 'f' ,.....__ , ..,...... ,;, . ;',, ~ ,i,~ ..' ,> -.,,·r..,- ... ., .•• ' .; e daily Meeting April 8, the current and capital gifts. necessary to fund every routine as board of directors of the In 1988 the Mabee stage of the Beyond Ex· laily Mabee Foundation announced Foundation issued a similar cellence campaign:' Jane, is a , fiti;J •.• . ., " a $1.5 million challenge challenge grant of $1.25 The first phase of the $7.5 e runner . ("f "~- .. ,, '.."-,,',,". ' . grant to Harding. The grant million if Harding could million project was com­ . ':'l. , . .'. ' ~' l· . will be the largest single gift raise $2.5 million. The suc­ pleted during the summer , including ,'-" . "",. _.' ":f ' sic. Her i'" " - ":- ~ ' ever received by the cessful completion of that of 1990 with the renovation ,. / ~\ ~ ' ~ university from the teacher challenge provided funding of the four residence halls. Missouri tI ,6~' (t ,~.~ . .\: ..~. , ~ ~ ~ foundation. for the renovation of the To complete the funding for The conditions of the John Mabee American the residence hall renova­ I her first /r , '~ . " . ~...... ~. :.:; grant call for Harding to Heritage Center and Pattie tions approximately $2.75 lan serious ".... ' IS ' ' 1" , high . - secure $6 million in gifts Cobb Residence Hall. million must be raised. and pledges by April 10, "Again the Mabee Foun­ The Administration mbers of .... ~ -J " ..t. , 1992. Approximately $3 dation is offering a catalytic Building, constructed in Happy Hobos :citement, million has already been challenge grant to be 1952, has been targeted for ready to Members of the revue "Is It A Wonderful Life?" proudly display raised toward the challenge matched by Harding's leader­ its first total renovation and their sweepstakes trophy. Isibility. goal. ship, alumni and friends," refurbishing. The auditorium Jer and The Mabee grant will be said President David Burks. in the building doubled as a specially at Hobos' Plight Takes used in a $7.5 million "The significance of this temporary library while the )r. Burks renovation and expansion challenge is surpassed only new Brackett Library was (Turley);' project involving seven by the magnitude of the being built. phone Sweepstakes Honors buildings on the Harding task before us to successful­ With the makeshift library ler swivel "Is It A Wonderful Life?", sweepstakes in the show by campus. The buildings are ly raise $6 million by April, shelv~ now dismantleti and ik. From a show exploring the plight Ko Jo Kai and Sub T-16. Re­ four residence halls (Arm­ 1992. the auditorium empty, the e might of the hobo, won the nod of maining sweepstakes win­ strong, Cathcart, Kendall "I am confident we will timing is right for the nessage to 24 judges to claim ners were "There's No and Graduate), the Ad­ be equal to that task. The renovation project. Harding sweepstakes honors in the Space Like Home" by ministration Building, the success of the previous The total cost of $2.7 udy, might 18th annual production of Regina and Chi Sigma Coe American Studies Mabee challenge is a million for the Administra­ lvorite part Spring Sing March 28-30. Alpha, second runnerup; Building and the Hammon testimony to the partnership tion Building project in­ ence. Nearly 1,000 students joined "Baked Alaskans" by Chi Student Center. of support that a Mabee cludes $1.7 million for forces to present the Omega Pi and Pi Kappa Ep­ The $7.5 million project is challenge produces from renovation and $1 million extravaganza, with mem­ silon, third runnerup; and the final phase of Harding's Harding alumni and friends. See MABEE Page 2 • bers of 23 social clubs "It Stinks To Be Extinct" by ,SIOO presenting the eight produc­ Zeta Rho and TNT, fourth tion numbers. Hostesses An­ runnerup. Board Of Trustees Adds Two iigned to na Conley, Julie Svymber­ In individual categories, Two new members have and president of MELRIC, Trust Company in Ft. Worth. ,wn distinc­ sky, Marisa Thomas and Er­ the theme award winner been elected to Harding Inc., a real estate invest­ He is an elder of the not to rica Walker; an ensemble of was "To Bee Or Not To Bee;' University's board of ment company, and GWI Southside Church of Christ. programs 30 students who opened with "There's No Space Like trustees. The announcement International. Gardner has served as and closed the show; the Home" taking first in music. of the selections was made An alumnus of both the president and lieutenant Jazz Band; production, stage Honorable mention by James H. Cone of Little University of at Ar­ governor of Kiwanis and as ~ advisory and technical crews; ushers; awards were presented to Rock, board chairman. lington and North Texas president of the Ft. Worth md and others were involved in "... And They Leaped Hop­ W. Melvin Gardner of Ft. University, he is on the See BOARD ADDITIONS odule dur­ producing the attraction. pily Ever After;' by Ju Go Worth and Robert L. board of Central Bank and Page 8 ~eting. All Performers from Knights, Ju and Galaxy; "Come One Brackett of Vero Beach, Fla., loard Chi Alpha Rho, OEGE, Tri­ Come All To The Greatest were selected to serve at specific Delta Epsilon, Shantih and Show On Campus;' by Kap­ the board's October, 1990 Delta Chi Delta combined pa Kappa Kappa, Kappa meeting. The two new forces to present the Sigma Kappa, Gata and members will meet with the input "Wonderful Life" revue, Alpha Tau Epsilon; and governing body for the first , a specific which also won the "I've Got My Eyes On You;' time at the May 10 meeting lations will category awards in both by Delta Gamma Rho and of the group. i costume and choreography. Tri-Sigma Delta and friends. Gardner is the president lext The show was ranked Dr. John H. Ryan, pro­ and chief executive officer arding second in both theme and ducer, said between 11,000 of G&W Enterprises, Inc., I semester, music as well. and 12,000 guests attended which does' business as "To Bee Or Not To Bee" the four performances of the Trinity Coatings Company in captured first runnerup in show. Ft. Worth. He is also CEO W Melvin Gardner Robert L. Brackett

Harding University Bulletin F'22072 NON·PKOFTf ORG. Box 759, StadOD A Br'ackl?tt Library u.s. POSTAGE Searcy, AR 72143·5590 PAID Stat'on A, Box 928 IWmlI No. 1123 unu: ROCK, AR ~ ADDRESS CORREcnON REQUESTED Searcy, AR 72143 !!l INSAS 72143 o ~ in compliance wilh t 3, Harding University ; employment except 0 1Ody. .,. -y- 2 • Harding University BULLETIN We've seen many changes, both both academically and spiritually. torch for the Harding experience. SPl from the physical aspects of the Each year has brought no less Plans and preparations for these campus and personnel as well as intensity for those who enroll, and important days must be kept well through the maturing of the mind with each new class there is defined. Our boards, councils, Co and spirit. We have felt successful faculty, staff, parents of current renewed anticipation for what The spr in some of those pursuits; we have might be accomplished. We're in a students, alumni, dedicated Harding is been less than pleased at times. continuous process of develop­ friends, and all supporters of matches, t From From my standpoint and I pray ment, whether spiritual, academic, Harding and her mission must golf match the same from each of theirs, the or financial, but the spiritual continue to dream and search to meets as tl the Dauid Burks greatest blessings have come aspects will always be foremost keep the doors and programs of sports begi through the achievements of the and will be the basis for whatever Harding University ready for competitiOl mission, dreams, and goals of achievement we may make. tomorrow's student. We must not Coach D Harding University. Developing, stumble in our efforts to the mis­ In a sense, I feel that my name Most of these graduates will be nis team, ( refining, and recommitting to sion, the goals and the dreams. should be listed among our 350 leaving Harding for their in­ tender in t these goals remains the top spring graduates. My tenure as dividual pursuits. They will be I personally commend the 1991 headed for president of this university began purpose for which we all strive. away from campus, but they will graduating seniors. This particular ever. The 1 when many of these seniors I know that we have the finest not be out of our thoughts. They group will always have a special been impn started their collegiate careers, and student body in the world. I have have made their niche with chronological connection to my over Linco' I, too, have had my freshman, observed these young people in Harding and they will forever be a tenure. University, sophomore, junior and senior year. their personal development as part of our work. Furthermore, I personally solicit University, As I'm sure most, if not all, of they have advanced, as they have Neither is our job completed your interest, your assistance, your Nazarene ( them would agree, we've shared come to grips with their fears and because of those who will be suggestions and most of all your Lipscomb 1 similar experiences. There have doubts. They have responded to returning this fall nor because of prayers for Harding University and been days of extreme delight; the classroom information dispens­ the future generations who will be for every soul we shall ever have Ouachita B there have been days of deep ed by our faculty; they have enrolling at Harding in the years opportunity to influence in our Southern P gloom. There have been ex­ grown in wisdom and favor with ahead. We must keep alive the ultimate goal of developing Chris­ sas Tech al hilarating joys and there have been God through learning better how mission, awaiting and anticipating tian servants. May God bless us all Oklahoma painful disappointments. to serve. They have achieved, those souls who will pick up the as we seek His will. "The up NAIA tenr Coach Em "The top r Four Summer Bible Seminars Scheduled play with : The College of Bible and the book of Romans. tracking, and Craig Beard of seminar with sessions on clude a fee that covers team is ral Religion has scheduled a On July 26-27, a seminar Birmingham, Ala., will ad- accounting and advice on meals and hotel accom- NAIA. variety of Bible seminars to on evangelism is planned. dress the topic of computer which computer systems to modations. For further infor- Two fom assisted research efforts. one singles be held during the summer. To prepare individuals in buy. mation, those interested Dan Stockstill and Steve from Mexic "Church Growth in the soul winning, five speakers All seminars will be held may contact the Church 1990s" will be conducted will be addressing topics Baber, both of the Harding in the American Heritage Relations Office by calling the top spo Ernesto TO\ June 21-22 by Flavil that include campaigns, faculty, will close out the Conference Center and in- 279-4660. number on Yeakley, Jr. Since the ma- creating a soul winning losses for tl jority of congregations church and church growth throughout the nation are studies. Yeakley, Don Mabee Challenge Rosales is I two. Rosale small, a primary emphasis Shackelford and L. V. Continued From Page 1 1986 as a fl of the seminar will be Pfeifer, all of the Harding after three : breaking the 50-member Bible faculty, are scheduled to endow the maintenance built in 1953. cond level was never ex- back playin barrier. Other topics to be to speak. Clayton Pepper of and upkeep of the building. Scheduled as a three- panded to its full capacity. discussed include challenges Madison, Texas, and Jule The Administration month project in the sum- The expansion will provide facing churches, effective in- Miller of Houston, Texas, Building houses the offices mer of 1993, the renovation more space for student Gri( terpersonal evangelism, will also be speaking. for the chancellor, the will include new heating publication offices, meeting Seven foe reaching non-members, registrar, the vice president and air-conditioning, a new rooms, reception areas and from Tenne, restoring inactive members "Effective Use of Church for academic affairs, faculty elevator, refurbishing other student services. Arkansas al and assimilating, motivating Computers" will be the members, the assistant to classrooms, office, the cur- Construction and fur- be joining t and involving members. topic of a seminar sched- the vice president for riculum laboratory and the nishings are estimated to be for the 1991 An expository preaching uled for Aug. 9-10. It will finance and the computer Institutional Testing Office. $1.1 million. The Hammon Head coal seminar will be held July be designed for congrega- center. Classrooms and an Student Center addition will The final project of the mond was! 22-23. Paul Pollard, tions desiring to begin com- instructional theater are be a 1991-92 project. campus revitalization will be several key associate dean of the Col- puter operations at their located on the building's Since 1951, the Mabee an addition to the second defensive til lege of Bible and Religion; facilities. Tim Woodroof of second and third floors. Foundation has provided floor of the Hammon Stu- starters will Jimmy Adcox, minister for Hillsboro, Ore., will be The Coe American grants totaling more than jent Center. Completed in last year's n the Southwest Church of speaking on word process- Studies Building houses the $3.5 million in support of 1973 when Harding's enroll- defensive til Christ in Jonesboro, Ark.; ing and desk top publishing School of Education, the various capital projects at ment was 2,300, the Three of j and Tom Alexander, to produce in-house departments of English, Harding. Included in those building is now unable to bolster that associate professor of Bible, bulletins. Derek Pfeifer of history and political science projects were the Mabee provide adequate space for Justin Bank, will be the speakers. The Sulphur Springs, Texas, will and the graduate education American Heritage Center Harding's student body of Grove (Texa: seminar will be a study of speak on congregational program. The facility was (1965), an addition to the more than 3,300. a 6-5, 210 II Beaumont Memorial Library Though planned as a full (1971) and the Mabee Publications Director Selected two-story building, the se- Business Center (1982). Aug. 31 Tom Buterbaugh, a 1978 public relations. Harding alumnus, has been Prior to working with Sept. i named assistant director of Jostens, Buterbaugh worked ....---HardingUniversity_ Sept. 14 public relations for publica­ for Arcata Baird Ward, a tions. He also became the printing firm in Nashville, Sept. 21 editor of the Harding Tenn. Bulletin. Buterbaugh graduated !BULLETIN) Sept. 2~ Buterbaugh and his wife, from Harding with a B.A. in VOLUME 66. NO.5 JUNE. 1991 SEARCY. ARKANSAS 72143 Oct. S Beth, moved to Searcy from art. While a student at The Harding University Bulletin is the official publication of Oct. 1~ Clarksville, Tenn., where he Harding, he was a member Harding University for alumni, parents and friends. worked for the past seven of the Petit Jean staff for The Bulletin is published five times yearly by Harding Univer­ Tom Buterbaugh sity, Searcy, Ark. Oct. U years as art director for four years and was editor of Change of address notices should be sent to Harding Univer­ "Tom has had an im­ the yearbook his senior sity Bulletin, Box 759, Station A, Searcy. Ark. 72143-5590. , Jostens. His responsibilities Nov. at Jostens included publica­ pressive record while work­ year. HARDING UNIVERSITY BULLETIN STAFF • tion and cover design for ing with Jostens. We're glad In his position at Harding ~iwr ...... 1bmButer6a~h Nov. S the firms yearbook clients. to put his expertise in he will be responsible for Assistant ~iwr ...... •...... Alice Ann Kellar Nov. 16 publication and design to the publication and design Phowgrapher ...... ••.. Leslie Downs He also managed the Writer ...... Scott Morris Clarksville plant's art work at Harding;' said of all the university's © Copyright 1991 by Harding University de~artment. David Crouch, director of publications. C -A -M -P -U -S N -Q -T -E -S

Charles Pitbnan Foy T. O'Neal (Student tional Center for (English) attended the Affairs) has been selected as Aeronautics and Space Ad­ Kelly Named Testing charter meeting of the Arkansas Representative to ministration (NASA). Goals South Central Writing the National Association for of the program are faculty And Research Director Centers Association in Little enhancement, student Foreign Student Affairs. He Dr. Robert J. Kelly, pro­ with financial aid programs, Rock Nov. 2-3. will serve for a year in fellowships, guest lecturers fessor of business education, enrollment, salary and other Region III of the organiza­ and educational and in­ *** has been named the univer­ requirements. Additionally, Joe Jones (Bible) has tion which assists in inter­ dustrial outreach in sity's Director of Institu­ the office is responsible for Ig with written a new book, Victory national programs and establishing programs to tional Testing and Research. reports to the Department hat will in Jesus, which is a study of develop and enhance services. Kelly, a Harding graduate of Higher Education regard­ the the book of Revelation. By •• * Arkansas' research and Paul D. Haynie (history) and a member of the facul­ ing demographic data on fund rais­ establishing historical con­ education infrastructure in received the Arkansas ty since 1969, will continue students. iversity:' text, this study interprets aerospace science and Historical Association's to teach on a half-time Kelly succeeds Dr. Tom Revelation in the framework technology. award for the best church basis. Howard, testing director of the first century. Copies directly to history article published in Kelly will assume respon­ since 1977, who will return are available at $13.95 each Dr. Jim Nichols, pro­ lIowing a local or county historical sibility for administering all to full-time classroom by ordering at #5 Marlaine, fessor of education, has ,e asked journal in 1990. His paper, of the major examination teaching. "We're grateful to Searcy, AR 72143. been name recipient of the cklist you ••• entitled "Passionate first "Free Enterprise programs (ACT, GRE, SAT Tom for the outstanding job IU: Jim Woodroof (Bible) Paradox: The Career of the Educator of the Year" by the and NTE). The office also is he's done for Harding. He's 1 the docu­ has written a new book, Reverend T. J. Shelton:' was Harding University Students responsible for academic ad­ an excellent classroom 'ou want The Church in Transition, published in the Spring In Free Enterprise vising, preparation of teacher and we know that listed. which he pronounces as "a 1990 issue of the Pulaski Economics Team. counseling folders and other the students will continue lote a set mid-course correction of County Historical Quarterly. He was selected for his administrative support to benefit from his exper­ direction:' or a "fresh The honors were announc­ pioneering work in his systems for registration and tise:' said Dr. Jim Carr, ex­ one-page restatement of our original ed at the group's 50th an­ Economics for the Elemen- also serves as custodian for ecutive vice president. i the l~wyer dream:' He is also the niversary convention in lit­ tary Teachers course. all testing records. Kelly's appointment will flents to be author of Struggles of the tle Rock April 5. Nichols was selected from In the area of institutional be effective at the beginning ••• research, the director files of the fall semester. Howard :e and the Kingdom, The Aroma of Harding is among the nominees who had worked major reports to the federal will continue to serve the mpletion Christ, Four Realities, and seven universities in the in their White County government in complying university as a consultant. Between the Rock and a Arkansas Space Grant classrooms to enrich, s type of Hard Place. The book is Research Consortium that dramatize and simplify the ;tantial available at $6.95 by writing will share in a four-year idea of free enterprise ractice. Woodroof at 1201 W. Arch. $600,000 grant from the Na- education. an estate Four Receive Staff Awards Harding Graduate ~r has School his or her For Outstanding Service Of Religion ~r or a Four Harding University E. Baggett, Professor of Sharon Jackson, Joel ,ther the staff members received Music and long-time Johnson, Cecil Lasley, Larry person it $1,000 each for outstanding Director of Bands, were Long, Sue Moore, Nancy Metzger Guest Lecturer e the legal service to the university at honored with 40-year pins. O'Brien, Cathie Shultz, Dr. Bruce M. Metzger, translation committee of the the annual Faculty-Staff Pat Young, Assistant to Robert Taylor, Danny Town­ rthing like emeritus professor at New Revised Standard Ver­ Banquet in April. The the Vice President for send and Zearl Watson. Princeton Theological sion of the Bible. r the best 1990-91 honorees are Finance, was presented a Honored for 10 years of r the set Seminary, was a guest lec­ Metzger outlined the fac­ Carolyn Anderson, secretary 35-year pin, and Bill service were Cecil Adams, turer at the Graduate School tors which led to the deci­ for the School of Education; Oldham, Professor of Math, Tim Baird, Jim Behel, Belva of Bible and Religion in sion for the revision of the ! should Ann Guffey, assistant direc­ and John H. Ryan, Professor Bellcock, Patricia Cox, Ruth Memphis on March 24. RSY. Included in those fac­ en table, tor in Student Financial Ser­ of Communication, each Ann Dawson, Charlean iI in Speaking to an audience tors were the need to incor­ vices; Helen James, Director received a 30-year pin. Howell, Barbara Martin, of 130 Metzger discussed porate findings from among ! mat- of the Media Copy Center; Others honored included Alpha Neal, Harvey Ollis, o discuss "The Making and Character the Dead Sea Scrolls and to and Randy Lambeth, Prin­ Carolyn Anderson, Glenave Bobby Parks, Randy Tribble, of the New RSV Bible." He remove archaic and mis­ ~r should cipal of Harding Elementary Curtis, Larry Daughety, Don Vernon Walls and Dorothy was the chairman of the leading words and phrases. , to cover School and Director of Diffine, Morris Ellis, Walter Young. Camp Tahkodah. The four Porter, Steve Smith, Billie About 750 attended the on were also presented framed Thomason and Beth Wilson, banquet, held in the Walker New Development Director .e ses- certificates by President 20 years. Heritage Dining Hall, with a David A. Walker has of the David Burks in recognition Fifteen year recognitions patriotic entertainment seg­ been named Director of nts, one for their long-time service. went to Linda Barden, Patty ment provided by the Development for the Is to the Three others who will Barrett, Lavon Carter, Eddie Concert Choir under the Graduate School of Religion retire at the end of the Cloer, Anita Hamilton, direction of Dr. Arthur in Memphis. Dns and semester were also recog­ Sarah Hedrick, David Hurd, Shearin. Walker assumed his new nized, including George fund raising responsibilities use and Woodruff, Professor of in February. He succeeds powers Biology; Cecil Adams, Loan Brett Kirkman who left the ld we Collection Officer; and Dur­ Homecoming Scheduled Graduate School in ward McGaha, Director of December. Harding Career Planning and For October 17·19 Prior to joining the "Your Placement. Graduate School staff, bly don't Service pins were also Mark your calendars. Homecoming will be held Walker for 19 years held a David Walker presented to 47 faculty and Oct. 17, 18 and 19. The 50th anniversary class is variety of management posi­ Memphis and Myrtle Beach, staff for increments ranging 1941 and the 25th anniversary class is 1966. tions in the automotive and S.C., and for the Ramada from 45 years to 10 years. Reunion classes are '41, '46, '51, '56, '61, '66, '71, food/lodging industries. Ocean Forest Resort in Myr­ Chancellor Clifton L. Ganus, '76, '81 and '86 as well as the Golden Circle. From 1987 through 1990 he tle Beach. Jr., who was president of Special reunions already scheduled are track and was field marketing Walker received a the university from 1965-87, cross country, HUF, all swim teams, and a foot­ manager for Hampton Inns management degree from was recognized for his 45 ball and cheerleader open house at John Prock's in Memphis. Middle Tennessee State years of association. Vice home at 27 Harding Drive before and after the game. From 1974 until 1987 University. He and his wife, President for Finance LoU Walker was marketing direc­ Sharon, reside in Memphis R. Tucker, Jr., and George tor for Holiday Inns in with their daughter, Wendy. Six businesses in the Lone Star State provide an inside look at free enterprise as American Studies Travel

text* by Scott * Morris, * photos * by Leslie * Downs * * * * * * *

micro computer chip all the way to the finished product in its final laser inspection system. "I found Texas in­ struments to be the most interesting stop on the tour because we were able to see ost people would not look forward to a the grassroots of how the seven-hour bus ride to Dallas with a group of HARM missile is 40 college students as passengers. Ask any developed;' said Philip one of those students, though, and they will DeYoung, a senior computer admit that the long ride was science major from well worth the four-day The relaxed, casual mood Manitoba, Canada. American Studies Tour in that accompanied the hotel Bell felt that The Dallas February 13-16. tour changed rather quickly Staubach Company proved The tour, designed to as the group made their the most appealing to her. broaden the students' way to Texas Instruments. Owned by past Dallas Corporate America knowledge of America and Due to the war in the Per­ Cowboy's quarterback Roger its free enterprise system, sian Gulf, tight security and Staubach, the company is a During their last stop in Dallas, the American Studies group leaves Electronic Data System's headquarters after observing gave students the opportuni­ secrecy permeated this tour. nationwide real estate firm its operations. tyro visit five different com­ There was good reason representing over 300 panies in Dallas and one in though. The plant was in clients. career. 27 countries, EDS has Tyler, Texas. the process of manufactur­ The students received a While treating almost a become the world leader in The American Studies In­ ing the high-speed anti­ message of perseverance quarter of a million patients providing information stitute offers the trip each radar missile (HARM) being from Roger Staubach as he a year with its 1,000 staff technology services. year as a part of its honors used in the war. described to them the physicians, the hospital in­ Students toured the Infor­ program. Students are ad­ obstacles they would have volves more than just pa­ mation Management Center mitted to the program after along their career path. "I tient care. "Healthcare is a complex which is EDS' con­ earning a 3.5 GPA and having "Employers will have urge you to control your big, big business;' Skogman trol point for the delivery of Going recommendations from two an anticipation level choices in life with an inter­ said, "encompassing com­ their voice, data and video While tou faculty members. The of what they expect of nal reflective thought munications, business, services for their worldwide Tucker aT average grade point of the you as a Harding because it'll set a pattern of public relations, manage­ customers. The actual con­ 40 students on this trip was success for you down the ment development, finance trol room looked like a The B 3.94. graduate:' line;' Staubach said. and even the operation of scene out of the movie concludE "This group of students - Don Crisp The second day of the our child care center." Waryames. the on-s foot war had the. highest average tour began with a visit to Skogman added that the A single wall of the con­ Many questions the left the j GPA of any group I can the second largest non-profit hospital even has its own trol room housed seven students asked, however, caps, pe remember. We were certain­ hospital in the nation, construction company theater-sized movie screens. could not be explained Baylor University Medical each bel ly dealing with an excep­ which employs 35 Projected onto the screens because the answers in­ Center. laNeene Skogman, architects. logo. tional group;' said Dr. Bob were different outlines of volved classified or top With t Reely, trip sponsor and public relations director for From the large operation the and secret information that behind I associate executive director the hospital, described at Baylor University Medical several other countries. of the American Studies could not be disclosed. healthcare opportunities in Center, the tour progressed the opp< Each outline was charted upon tht Institute. Students saw the com- the 90s. The students quick­ to yet an even larger opera­ with EDS' fiber optic While in Dallas the students plete manufacturing process ly realized that the hospital tion at the headquarters of benefits. transmission network. pany pn spent two days touring a of the missile - from the involved a concentration of ~lectronic. Data Systems Satellite and microwave variety of businesses. They beginning stages of the almost every possible (EDS). With facilities in you can transmission mediums were cessful a included Rosewood Industries' also displayed on the Crescent Hotel, Texas In­ said Am screens. The room is the from Sel struments, The Staubach backbone of EDS' data Company, Baylor Medical transmission. Center and Electronic Data With the Dallas agenda Systems. The excursion to completed, the tour con­ Tyler was made to visit tinued to Tyler, Texas, to Brookshire Grocery, Inc. "I was really impressed with visit Brookshire Grocery, Inc. This people-oriented the selection and diversity company treated the of the businesses included students to a Texas style in the tour;' said Katie Bell, barbecue and conducted a a junior accounting major thorough tour of the 60-year­ from Birmingham, Ala. old establishment. Students began the tour in grand style with a More than 90 stores make breakfast meeting at the up the growing Brookshire's luxurious, five-star Crescent chain. "Despite our con­ Hotel. After a tour of the tinued growth, this com­ hotel, Don Crisp of pany hasn't forgotten the Rosewood Industries en­ Christian values and prin­ couraged the students not to ciples it was founded upon;' forget their Christian said Ken Green, a heritage. "Employers will Brookshire store manager. have an anticipation level of He said the company's Famo what they expect of you as Hotel Highlight operating policy is to put The TexQ a Harding graduate;' he told An employee of the Crescent Hotel supplies information to Dwight Hulse. Tim Gerber, Tom Gerber people first and profits will highlight. the students. and Travis Buzzard during their tour of the facility. follow. shots at. '''U'U''I~ V'''UIt;'~''J I.IV~II.I." _ t.I Foreign Students Give Reactions To Excursion Travels To Dallas For five foreign very worthwhile. It has States citizen from enter­ students on the American ing the facility. strengthened her desire *- Studies tour, traveling to Maria Alfaro, a senior to return to Nicaragua * * * * * * * * Dallas was an experience marketing major from and work toward the bet­ in which they were able Nicaragua, was disap­ terment of the country to view firsthand the pointed by the company now that the Sandinistas capabilities of a free policy. "It bothered me a are no longer in power. enterprise system at work little bit that they feared "The opportunity for in a large city. Book we might attempt to steal change there is ripe. I'd knowledge and college secrets because we really like to see a food lectures became a reality wouldn't do that. But I distribution system in my as they witnessed an ele­ understand that they country similar to what I ment of the American couldn't make an excep­ saw at Brookshire. economy absent from tion to company policy Americans don't know their native countries. for us:' she said. how lucky they are to Four Walton scholars "If my country were at have such plentiful from Central and South war, I would want it to grocery stores:' Alfaro American countries and enact similar safety said. one student from Hong precautions. So I under­ Moreno-Lazo was im­ Kong made the trip to stand why the company pressed with the rapid Dallas. They were able to had the regulation;' said growth that has taken tour every company on Francisco Moreno-Lazo, a place in American cities group leaves the trip except the Texas senior economics and such as Dallas. "My Instruments facility. A management major from country was founded policy in effect due to the San Salvador. more than 300 years war barred any person Overall, though, Alfaro before Dallas was, and IS has who was not a United thought the tour was yet the rate of develop­ Id leader in . ment in Dallas has sur­ ation passed us;' he said. :es. With the trip com­ the Infor­ pleted, four students in ent Center the Walton Scholarship EDS' con­ Program have a firm delivery of Going Bananas aspiration to return to and video While touring the Brookshire warehouse, David Bell, Lanny their native countries and worldwide Tucker and Craig Lair enjoy a lighter moment. work toward ad­ ctual con­ vancements in free enter­ like a The Brookshire tour was "I now have a better hold prise. That desire is ex­ movie concluded with a visit to on what I want to do with the on-sight 500,000 square my career. It helped me actly what Sam Walton foot warehouse. Students realize what type and size had intended when he f the con­ left the facility loaded with of company I want to work arranged for them to seven caps, pens and key chains for and the type of office at­ study in America. ie screens. each bearing the company's mosphere I hope to work e screens Focused logo. in:' said DeYoung. Intently listening. Maria Alfaro tlines of With the completed tour With the round trip com­ , and and Ian Hong Ng hear behind them, students had plete, more than 18 hours ntries. how the Brookshire Grocery the opportunity to reflect of bus riding was logged. charted uses Christian principles .. upon the trip and its Luckily, though, that is not ptic benefits. "The different com­ what students recall about ork. pany presentations showed the trip. They simply Wartime Tour Creates Obstacles rowave you can be ethical and suc­ remember an outstanding iums were At the time of the were in force at EDS At each facility toured, cessful at the same time:' overview of the free enter­ the American Studies tour, because the company an American Studies cer- said Anna Conley, a junior prise system at work in the United States was at was providing satellite tificate and plaque was is the from Searcy. America. , data war in the Persian Gulf. transmission for the presented to the company Patriotism had seemed to Navy. The increased official who helped ar- reach a record level. security at Texas In- range the tour. Each pla- agenda Yellow ribbons and struments came as a que bore a small yellow ur con­ United States flags could result of the company's ribbon as a remembrance exas, to not be found in stores, manufacture of strategic to the troops fighting Grocery, but they were in abun- weapons for the military. in the war. Each day of oriented dant display on homes The students' visit to the tour began with a the and businesses Texas Instruments was prayer which always as style throughout the nation. almost cancelled. The mentioned the concern nducted a This level of en- visit was not cancelled, for the safety of the 60-year­ thusiasm created a however, due to the ef- American men and t. positive atmosphere in forts of Tim Olree, a Har- women serving in stores make which to study America. ding alumnus and Operation Desert Storm. rookshire's But the war also employee of Texas "The tours of EDS and ur con- developed obstacles for Instruments. Texas Instruments were is com­ the tour. Two companies "Without our alumni made more pertinent at a tten the on the tour, Electronic connections, it would time like this. We were and prin- Data Systems (EDS) and have been impossible to able to see the quality, ded upon:' Texas Instruments, were schedule and make some energy and effort these a both playing an impor- of these visits:' said Dr. firms were placing in manager. tant part in the war, Bob Reely. He said the their products and Ipany's creating extra security efforts of Harding alumni services, and that turned is to put The Texas Book Depository in Dallas provided a historical measures at their Dallas made the difference out to be a very positive profits will highlight. Students saw the area where Lee Harvey Oswald fired facilities. between touring and not influence on our shots at President John Kennedy. Security restrictions tourin~ a facility. students:' Reely said. 6 • Harding University BULLETIN Owens, Hoggard Added To University Relations Staff Steve Owens and Phil Development, imple­ ta, Ga., the nation's largest Hoggard in March joined menting, coordin~ting and physician recruiting firm. He the staff of the University developing major gifts was serving the company as Relations office. programs. He had worked executive vice president. Charles In announcing the ap­ at the university for 14 He was a participant in (English) a1 pointments Floyd Daniel, years. the National Association of charter me, vice president for university He holds both the B.B.A. Physician Recruiters and the South Cent relations, said Owens will and the M.Ed. degrees from Medical Group Management Centers As~ be assistant director of the University of Mississippi. Association. Rock Nov. : development and Hoggard Owens is married to the Hoggard, a deacon in the Steve Owens and Phil Hoggard will be a major gifts officer. former Lina Leatherwood, a North Atlanta Church of Joe Jon Owens comes to Harding 1973 Harding graduate. Christ, is married to the "Harding is very fortunate Daniel. "They bring with written an from the University of Huggard, a 1978 Harding former Judy Coker, a 1979 to be able to add two men them experience that will in Jesus, w Mississippi Foundation ~lumnus, had been Harding graduate. The cou­ with such broad certainly enhance the the book 0 where he was Associate employed for 12 years by ple has three sons, Jeff, Joel backgrounds to its universi- development and fund rais- establishin! Director of University Jackson and Coker of Atlan- and Jay. ty relations staff;' said ing area at the university:' text, this s1 Revelation of the first life-support systems, in­ You need not talk directly to are availab cluding nourishment. the lawyer. The following by orderin~ Financial and property questions should be asked 5. Searcy, AR powers to be given. from a written checklist you 6. Authority of restrictions on have in front of you: Jim WOI the making of gifts of (a) Ask the price on the docu­ has written property. ment or documents you want The ChurcJ 7. When the power becomes prepared. Have them listed. which he J effective. The lawyer should quote a set mid-course Q. How do I go about getting a price. direction;' durable power of attorney and (b) Ask for a short one-page restatemen getting it properly executed? letter between you and the I~wyer dream:' He A. There are several places that Donald Kee, Director setting out the documents to be author of ~ provide such documents: Financial and Estate Planning prepared, the set price and the Kingdom, . 1. A private lawyer. estimated time for completion Christ, Fou, Q. What do I need for a total called "durable" because it is still 2. Legal aid (look in the yellow and execution. Between th personal financial and estate good if you become incapacitated or pages under attorneys). (c) Ask whether this type of Hard PlaCE incompetent. It can also cover planning program for my fami­ 3. Many bookstores have forms legal service is a substantial available a financial, property and health care ly, which includes me, my for durable power of part of the lawyer's practice. Woodroof c matters. spouse and children? attorney. Ask if he or she has an estate Q. the word "attorney" in A. The following is a checklist Does 4. The American Association of planning practice. which summarizes what you should a durable power of attorney Retired Persons, Washington, (d) Ask if the lawyer has Fou refer to an attorney at law? have in place to assure your fami­ D.C. (202) 872-4700. these documents on his or her A. No, the word "attorney" ly's security: 5. American Bar Association computer. For For you and your spouse: means "agent;' acting within the Commission on Legal Prob­ (e) Ask if the lawyer or a Four Hal 1. A durable power of attorney. scope of his or her agency powers. lems of the Elderly, legal assistant will gather the staff memt 2. A will with testamentary trust Q. What happens if I don't have Washington, D.C. information. Tell the person it $1,000 eac for your children. a durable power of attorney? (202) 331-2297. would be fine to have the legal service to 1 3. A living will or directive to A. If you become incapacitated or 6. Concern for Dying/Society assistant do it. the annual physician or declaration. disabled, a guardian would be ap­ for the Right to Die, New (f) Do not state anything like Banquet in 4. A designation of guardian in pointed for you in court, requiring York City, (212) 246-6962 or you are "shopping for the best 1990-91 ho the event of incapacity. attorney's fees, bond fees and ad­ (212) 246-6973. price;" merely ask for the set Carolyn AI 5. Correct insurance and ministrative fees. This list is for information only price. Q. Is having a durable power of for the Scll employee benefits designa­ and no endorsements are given, 4. You and your spouse should attorney more important than Ann Guffe~ tion for beneficiaries. implied or expressed. sit down at the kitchen table, having a will? tor in Stud 6. Funeral arrangements. Q. If I elect not to use a with paper and pencil in A. Some experts say it is more vices; Hele 7. Savings plan. bookstore form or forms sup­ hand and discuss the mat­ 8. College education plan for critical to have a durable power of of the Med plied by a group, but decide to ters. Do not expect to discuss and Randy children. attorney than a will because one is use a lawyer, would you give everything; the lawyer should cipal of Ha 9. Record of personal financial more likely to become incapacitated me some guidelines in securing have a questionnaire to cover School all( and estate matters. or disabled than to die. It is a docu­ a durable power of attorney all the particulars. ment you should not be without. Camp Tahl 10. Complete discussion with the for me and my spouse? 5. Expect one information persons that are affected by Q. In basic terms, what does a were also I A. These are the guidelines I would gathering/legal advice ses­ certificates points 1 through 9. durable power of attorney suggest: sion, review by you of the David Burl This checklist is not a complete contain? 1. Decide if you are going to drafts of the documents, one for their Ie list and other documents or items A. Basically it contains: get only a durable power of or two telephone calls to the Three 01 may need to be added in any par­ 1. Identity of the person giving attorney or get the package legal assistant to give retire at tll ticular situatiQn. the power of attorney. of documents items numbered changes and corrections and semester" Q. Explain what a durable 2. Identity of the person getting 1 through 5 on the personal an execution session. nized, incl power of attorney is and why it the power of attorney. financial and estate planning Q. When, not if, my spouse and Woodruff, is critical for me and my 3. Health care powers to be check-list. I would suggest a I secure our respective powers Biology; C spouse to have one for each of given, and whether you wish package, since the cost per of attorneys, what should we Collection us. maximum care or minimum document should be lower. do next? ward McG A. A durable power of attorney is a care in the event of 2. Ask people you know for A. In the next issue of the Harding Career Pia document which gives someone disability. recommendations for a Bulletin, the subject will be "Your Placement else the power or authority to do 4. If minimum care is desired, lawyer. Many lawyers are not will and reasons you probably don't Service those things and make those deci­ authority to order the set up for this and should have one." presented sions that you would make. It is withholding or withdrawal of not be used. After receiving staff for in several recommendations, from 45 yl 'flab article Is des1ped to pnmcte accurate and authoritative lDlonaatioa repnIInc tbe call the lawyers' offices and Chancellol subject matten c:overecL Neither the autbon, publlsber, nor the ID8tltatioa Is eapted In ask for a quote and ask Jr., who ~ readerIDt IepI, or tall IIdvIsory .enIcea. For IIdYke or uaIstance In apedIlc: cues, the IIeI'Yke 01 an attorney or other proIadoDallMMaor aboald be obtained. State law several questions. the univel ROveraa wDIs, traat, powen of attorney, coatacta and many other 1II'eU. 3. The telephone inquiry can be was recog! AddldoDal lDlormatioa about one of tbe8e or other mallen Is available tbrough tbe 0Iftce usually answered by a years of ~ of FInancial and Estate PIan.JDR at (501) 279-4210. secretary or a legal assistant. President R. Tucker, '.IL"Ulllts U"IV~'~"J LlVLJLJL.IA .U.1' _ •

rience. Spring Sports Begin ~ or these pt well cils, Conference Competition rrent ;d The spring calendar at nis. Luis Garcia, Richie American honors. Harding is filled with tennis Kelsie Hutchison of of Roberts, Octavia Rivas, Leo Joplin, Mo., and Shauna must matches, baseball games, Bravo and David Webb golf matches and track Queen of Ogalala, Neb., arch to complete the varsity lineup. meets as the various spring Harding's baseball team is both claimed All-American ms of sports begin conference honors with school records. for off to an 8-19 start with a ust not competition. schedule filled with NCAA Hutchison, a junior, placed he mis­ Coach David Elliott's ten- schools. The Bisons have fifth in the mile with a earns. nis team, always a con­ played the University of 5:06.53 and Queen, a tender in the AIC, may be Arkansas at Little Rock, freshman, finished third in he 1991 headed for its best season Memphis State, the Univer­ the 1,000 yard run in articular ever. The Bisons (17-1) have sity of Mississippi, Arkansas 2:41.22. pedal been impressive with wins State University and the Both teams enter outdoor Surrounded o my over Lincoln Memorial University of West Florida. track with eager anticipa­ Greene County Tech team members support Cindy Camp as she University, Freed Hardeman Coach Steve Smith hopes tion. The Bisons can be signs a letter of intent to play for the Lady Bisons. ly solicit University, Trevecca the early season experience solid contenders for a cham­ ce, your Nazarene College, David against the tough teams will pionship with the always II your Lipscomb University, mature his squad for a good strong Ouachita Baptist No April Fools' Joke; rsity and Oklahoma Christian, late season push to make University and the Universi­ er have Ouachita Baptist University, the NAIA district playoffs. ty of Central Arkansas. The our Southern Arkansas, Arkan­ The Bison bats have been Lady Bisons, last year's Roundballers Sign 11 g Chris­ sas Tech and a lone loss to solid with a team batting team champs, will be hard There was no joking on College All-Star game, is an ess us all University. average of 260 and five pressed to repeat, not April 1 for basketball effective inside scorer and "The upper levels of players above the magic because of quality, but lack coaches Nicky Boyd and rebounder. NAIA tennis are very good;' .300 level. Robert Cooper at of numbers. Southern Greg Harnden. It was all Harnden, the Lady Bison Coach Elliott explains. .351 and two home runs Arkansas University, last serious business. coach, wasn't as busy with, "The top NAIA teams can leads the team with year's runnerup, appears to The two coaches signed three signees but his recruits ,ed play with anybody:' Elliott's Brandon Harrell (.333), be the team to beat. eight athletes to Arkansas were some of the best in Ivers team is ranked lIth in the Larry Cheshier (3.23 and Coach Russell Showalter's Intercollegiate Conference the state. Many feel that .ccom- NAIA. five home runs) and Paul golf team finished third in scholarships as the signing Lamar's Jama Holman and her infor­ Two former AIC number Mann (.302) following. the AIC last year and period opened. Greene County Tech's Cindy rested one singles champions both The indoor track season should be as good or better The flurry of activity Camp are the two senior hurch from Mexico City hold down is completed and the out­ than the 1990 group. Tom began in the Ganus Athletic players in Arkansas High calling the top spots for the Bisons. door season is about to Koller and Todd Rhinehart Center with the 8:30 a.m. School basketball and Sissy Ernesto Tovar is currently begin. The indoor thin clads are the two returning signing of Ryan Tandy by Reaper is, at best, only a number one with only two qualified eight athletes for starters. Darrell Welch, on Boyd, Bison head coach. step behind in recognition. losses for the year and Riga the national championships the squad in '90 and Jason Tandy is a 6'1" point guard Reaper, a Midland High Rosales is playing number in Kansas City. School Nier, a letterman but in­ who played at Wichita School graduate, was a four two. Rosales played one in record holder Jimmy Sloan jured last year, are team North High School in Kan­ year starter and for four 1986 as a freshman and of West Memphis cleared candidates along with sas. Tandy is his school's years All-County and All­ ~ver ex­ after thre: years awa~ is 116'4;' which was good for newcomers Mark Burt and record holder for assists and District and two years Most capacity. back playmg very solId ten- third place and All- Bart McFarland. was captain of his team. Valuable Player in both. II provide Meanwhile, Assistant Reaper, at 5'10", has the dent Gridiron Team Recruits Seven Coach David Todd was in size and shooting ability to , meeting Seven football recruits He was picked as the Texas described by Bison defen­ South Arkansas at Emmet play inside or outside. She Jeas and from Tennessee, Texas, Class AA Defensive Player sive coordinator Randy to sign 6-0 guard Tiago was highly recruited ices. Arkansas and will of the Year after the 1990 Tribble as "a very physical Lewis. An all-stater, Lewis because of her 23 point per d fur- be joining the Bison team season. and aggressive linebacker:' averaged 31.1 points per game average. ated to be for the 1991 season. Another Texas defensive On offense the Bisons game and had a high game Holman from Lamar High Hammon Head coach Larry Rich- end, Ray Tynes of Lorena, have signed four recruits. of 50 points against a strong School (near Clarksville) dition will mond was seeking to fill has signed with Harding. All-State tailback Lloyd McNeil team during the and Camp from Greene t. several key spots on his Tynes was an All-District Coackley of Little Rock Mills regular season. County Tech (Paragould) Mabee defensive unit. Only six defensive end and also on High School is one of two Todd continued on to have both been on the ovided starters will be returning off the Super Cen.:rex All- Arkansas recruits. The 6-0, Camden and signed Ronnie Arkansas' Super Team for re than last year's nationally ranked Academic football team. 210 lb. Coackley had 210 Brothers, the 6-0 All­ three consecutive years. pport of defensive unit. Tennessee linebacker carries for 1,225 yards and Arkansas Junior College years. 'jects at Three of the signees will Anthony Clear from Mem- 10 touchdowns in his senior guard. He averaged 20.5 Holman, Arkansas in those bolster that defensive team. phis will be the third addi- year. points and five assists per sophomore of the year and Mabee Justin Banker from Honey tion to the defensive unit. The other Arkansas game. Many consider Most Valuable Player in the Center Grove (Texas) High School is The 5-11, 220 lb. player was player is Brian Jolly of Brothers the premier 1991 AA tourney, was to the a 6-5, 210 lb. defensive end. an All-State selection and is Beebe, a 6-3, 210 lb. tight shooting guard in Arkansas named to Street and Smith's 'al Library junior college basketball. All-American team, while 1991 Bison Football Schedule end, who the coaches ,bee believe will become "an Memphis Oakhaven High Camp was selected by USA Aug. 31 Samford University 7 p.m. 982). outstanding offensive School was Boyd's next stop Today as one of the Birmingham, Ala. lineman:' when 6'6" Sigmund "players to watch." 7 7 p.m. Sept. Lane College Two offensive backs com­ Donelson inked with the Both players led their Sept. 14 Northeastern Oklahoma 7 p.m. plete the Bison signees. Bisons. Donelson can score teams into post-season play. Tahlequah, Okla. Joining the team is Steven inside or drop in the long Greene County Tech was Sept. 21 Iowa Wesleyan 7 p.m. Green of Hallsville, Texas, three pointer. Sigmund's 19 favored to win AAA divi­ Mt. Pleasant, Iowa High School. Green, point average helped him sion, but suffered an upset Sept. 28 Southeastern Oklahoma 7 p.m. a 6-0, 200 lb. tailback, earn All-District honors in in the semifinals of the state 72143 Oct. 5 Arkansas Tech 7 p.m. carried the ball 15 the city that is known for tournament. Lamar, led by PARENTS NIGHT producing great basketball Holman, won the AA tour­ ication of Oct. 12 Univ. of Central Arkansas 7 p.m. times last year for 1,113 players. nament and finished runner Conway, Ark. yards and eight touchdowns. Univer- The last men's stop was up in the overall state 2 p.m. He also had 21 pass recep­ Oct. 19 Ouachita Baptist Univ. in Searcy where Allen tournament. Univer· HOMECOMING tions for 348 yards and Bishop's pen concluded the 90. Nov. 2 Univ. of Ark. - Monticello 2 p.m. another six touchdowns. Camp led her team in 'F Bisons' day. The 6'6" for- Monticello, Ark. The final offensive signee assists and rebounds and ugh . ward out of Searcy High Nov. 9 Henderson State Univ. 2 p.m. is Troy Smith, an All-State her 16 points per game was Kellar School and ASU Beebe second on the team. Nov. 16 Southern Ark. Univ. 2 p.m. running back from Iota, La. Downs became the fifth to become Morris Magnolia, Ark. The 5-10, 188 lb. back Jama averaged 20 points ranked fourth in rushing in a Bison. Bishop, who played per game and is an ex­ HOME GAMES IN BOLD Louisiana last year. in the Arkansas Junior cellent shooting point guard. 8 • Harding University BULLETIN President,. Student Exchange Roles ______IEE& .....4· _ -. ... -_ _ . ... . 1111 . ~~ by AlIce AnD I\eDar the American Heritage Center to oc­ Kelsie Michelle Hutchison of cupy her new quarters. Joplin, Mo., made history as the "It's been real busy in here;' she first female president of Harding said late in the day. "I've had University. But there's a catch to it. friends drop by, some of them just Her tenure lasted for only a few for a first look inside the president's VOLUME hours on Jan. 24, 1991. office; I've had visits from some of During her administration, the faculty and staff with some of however, the junior elementary them registering complaints or mak­ education major received callers in ing requests; and I've been most the President's Office, presided at impressed with the helpfulness of chapel, answered complaints and Mrs. Bratcher:' She was besieged even invited friends for a catered with photographers, well wishers luncheon in the executive con­ and maybe even a few curiosity ference room! Mrs. Claudette Brat­ seekers. cher handled her appointments and It's not as though Kelsie is unac­ screened her calls, just as she does customed to being in the limelight. daily in her position as secretary to She's from a family whose daily President David Burks. running schedules are as routine as In the meantime, President Burks another's reading of the daily was sitting in the chapel audience, newspaper. Her mother, Jane, is a hanging out in the student center, nationally ranked distance runner going through the cafeteria line and who conquers marathons, including meeting Hutchison's classes. the infamous Boston classic. Her The day's class schedule was father, Mike, is a science teacher Burks' favorite segment of his part and football coach in the Missouri in the exchange. "I thought it was a public schools. Kelsie ran her first fun experience;' he said, "and I par­ race at age eight and began serious ticularly enjoyed going to class. The training as a freshman in high event was meant to encourage a school. Both girls are members of good time, and I believe that hap­ Harding's athletic teams. pened:' Even with all of the excitement, Happy The day was a part of a Student equally as confident she would not Championship track squad. Kelsie admitted she was ready to Members their swee, Association-sponsored promotion in be so lucky. Preparations for the new assign­ return the reins of responsibility. which President Burks agreed to Kelsie went to the stage to set the ment couldn't begin until she com­ But she will long remember and swap roles for the day. Except for scene. The two talked out their new pleted track practice and played an cherish the experience, especially at Ho her sister, Keri, Kelsie would have duties, agreeing until she reached intramural basketball game that least one of the perks. "Dr. Burks missed out on the entire deal. Keri, the part about ': .. at 3:30 p.m. I night for her social club, Ko Jo Kai. told me I could call Ken (Turley);' a university freshman, dropped her have track practice;' to which Burks "I didn't get started till about 10 she said, glancing at the phone Sw sister's name in the hat, not even replied, "The deal ends at 3:' p.m., but I did have a lot of help from her plush, tan leather swivel "Is Jt bothering to add her own. "I was real nervous at first about from friends;' she said. chair at the executive desk. From a show ex When SA President Susan Vaughn doing it, especially handling Miss Hutchison made a grand en­ the gleam in her eye, one might of the ho drew the winner before the entire chapel;' said Kelsie, who was the trance into Benson Auditorium, conclude that particular message to 24 judges student body, Kelsie and Keri were individual winner of the Arkansas with full escort by four somber Austin, Texas, where the Harding sweepstakl among the 3,000 in the audience. Intercollegiate Conference cross body guards who stood by protec­ graduate is in doctoral study, might 18th ann "She'll draw your name;' Keri had country race last fall. She is also a tively while she talked from the possibly have been the favorite part Spring Si whispered, but Kelsie had felt middle distance runner on the AIC podium. From chapel, she went to of her presidential experience. Nearly 1, forces to extravaga bers of 23 American Studies Institute National Board Discusses Expansion presentin tion num Expansion of the role of The meeting was directed make recommendations as Marshall spent five weeks suggested are designed to na Conle: the American Studies In­ by Sam Walton, founder of to how the American on the Harding campus as a give the ASI its own distinc­ sky, Maris stitute was the main topic of Wal-Mart, and Jack Studies Institute could be consultant preparing the tive program and not to rica Walk, discussion at the April 2 Stephens, a Little Rock in­ expanded. report. He interviewed . duplicate similar programs 30 studen meeting of the ASI National vestment banker. The two The 44-page report was students, faculty members, offered by other and close( Advisory Board. serve as co-chairmen of the prepared by Dr. Stanley administrators and other organizations. Jazz Band Thirteen members of the advisory board. Marshall, president of the members of the advisory Members of the advisory and techn advisory board met to con­ At the board's inaugural James Madison Institute and board in preparing his board evaluated and and othe sider a report outlining meeting in September, a charter member of the report. discussed each module dur­ producing eight proposed program 1990, the board had re­ ASI National Advisory Included in the eight pro­ ing the spring meeting. All Perform modules. Quested a study be done to Board. gram modules were expan­ members of the board Chi Alph sion of current seminars, agreed to express specific Delta Eps the development of new priorities for those Delta Chi Board Additions Continued From Page 1 publications by the ASI, the programs. forces to South area Chamber of the Executive Achievement ner were members of the development of new forums After additional input "Wonderf Commerce. Award from the national President's Council at Har­ and seminars on national from all members, a specific which als His four children, Patti, organization. In 1986 he ding before being selected and international levels and set of recommendations will category James, Susan and Beverly, was selected as the to serve on the board of the creation of a series of be formulated and costume' are all alumni of Harding. outstanding business person trustees. The addition of the summer institutes for high presented at the next The sho Brackett, since 1960, has by the Florida Business two new members brings school teachers. meeting on the Harding second in been self-employed in a Leaders Association, a stu­ the board's total member­ The program modules campus in the fall semester. music as credit reporting business dent organization in high ship to 21. "To Bee and in real estate in­ schools throughout the In addition to Cone, the ....------HardingVniversity, __ captured vestments in Florida. He is state. other officers of the board an alumnus of the Universi­ Brackett is an elder in the are Dr. Dan Russell of Harding U Box- 759, S Shreveport, La., vice chair­ ty of Florida. Vero Beach Church of Searcy, AR He is past president of Christ. Two of his five man; Jim Bill Mclnteer of I BULLEI'IN I the Associated Credit children have attended Har­ Nashville, Tenn., secretary; ADDRESS VOLUME 66, NO.5 JUNE. 1991 SEARCY, ARKANSAS 72143 ... Bureaus of Florida and he ding. Danny is a sophomore John Baldwin of Holyoke, '"6 is a member of the national Colo., treasurer; and Richard ~ and his sister, Sue, is a Harding University admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. Also, in compliance with ... Associated Credit Bureaus. 1988 alumnus. Gibson of Longview, Texas, TIde IX 01 the Educational Amendmenls of 1972, and section 504 of the Rehabililation Act of 1973, Harding University .. does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in its educational prosram. activities. or employment except 0.,.. In 1973 Brackett received Both Brackett and Gard- immediate past chairman. where necessilated by specifiC religious tenets held by the institution and ils controlling body.