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Seniors dedicate '70 Petit Jean<br />
to "Professor ll Danny Coston<br />
Since joining the <strong>Academy</strong> faculty in 1967.<br />
Danny Coston has won the confidence of students<br />
and teachers alike. Whenever someone is in need<br />
of his help, whether it be a cheerleader needing his<br />
advice to make a sign or a member of the cross·<br />
country team needing his coaching instructions, he<br />
is always willing to offer his time and assistance.<br />
"Professor Maynard," as he is often called, won<br />
the respect of each student thr011gh his easy·going<br />
manner. One student commented, " I never dreaded<br />
going to art class, in fact I looked forward to it,<br />
because I knew that I would be taught something<br />
useful in an interesting way."<br />
We, the senior class of 1970, gladly dedicate our<br />
portion of the 1970 Petit Jean to you, Coach Danny<br />
Coston for helping us to appreciate all things.<br />
especially the value of life.<br />
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ADMINISTRATION<br />
Goals of leadership and unity<br />
are set by members of faculty<br />
PERRY S. MASON, MA, LLO, Superintendent<br />
PERRY S. MASON, BA, MA, LLD, now in his<br />
23rd year as Superintendent of <strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />
is trying to promote the theme, "What's Good<br />
About America." He speaks to high schools all over<br />
the state of Arkansas. Loyalty to church, school,<br />
state and country are the main points of emphasis<br />
in his speeches. Dr. Mason is working to establish<br />
19 private schools, cleven of which are Christian,<br />
across the United States. He is chairman of the<br />
American Legion Departmenl of Americanism and<br />
is on the National Americanism Committee. In<br />
spite of his busy sch edule. D r. Mason still finds<br />
time to make weekly talks to the student body at<br />
<strong>Harding</strong> Academ y chapel assemblies.<br />
J. E. BERRYHILL, MA, portrayed an important<br />
role in <strong>Academy</strong> life. His kind manner and efficient<br />
counseling comforted many confused students<br />
in arranging their schedules. Mr. Berryhill,<br />
• familiar sight behind the concession stand, also<br />
taught driver education, Old Testament Bible, and<br />
American History. In his position as registrar, he<br />
was kept busy as a record 320 students enrolled at<br />
the beginning o~ the fall semester. Always con <br />
centrating on improving the curriculum, ne will be<br />
even busier next year as the <strong>Academy</strong> will introduce<br />
two new subjects. economics and journalism.<br />
J. E. BERRYHill, MA, Registrar<br />
BILL DILES, MA, Principal<br />
BILL DILES, MA, teacher of Bible, typing and<br />
shorthand, is in his third year as principal. Coardinating<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> chapter of Future Business<br />
Leaders of America, h e keeps students interested<br />
in business abreast of current trends in the business<br />
world. Although much of his time is spent in the<br />
classroom, he devotes many hours to his adminst.rative<br />
duties. He is an enthusiastic supporter of<br />
athletics and can always make time to attend all<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> sports activities and se l'Ve as team statistician.<br />
His contagious smile warms the h earts of<br />
students and faculty m embers alike.<br />
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FACULTY<br />
Teachers give aid and advice<br />
to students in school activities<br />
H. Blue R. Brinnon<br />
Elementary<br />
Science<br />
R. Dilon D. Elliott M. Groover<br />
French Coach Business<br />
P. Hicks E. Hiulnbotham L Lawson<br />
Home Ee, Counselor Elementarv<br />
K. R~chl. A. RouM M.Sears<br />
Mathematics P. E. Elementary<br />
R. Brownln« D. Collon<br />
History<br />
Art<br />
M. H.1sten F. Hlftn<br />
Elementarv<br />
Music<br />
E. Lynn W. M.rtln<br />
English<br />
Coach<br />
E. Wolch R. WrIeM<br />
Speech<br />
Music<br />
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IlUDENT COUNCIL FRONT ROW: Bixler, Hacker, Calvert, Formby, Cleveland,<br />
lluett. Kiihnl, Morris. SECOND ROW: Tucker, Petway, Jones. Wright, Cook,<br />
llltUs, Davis. Not Pictured: Johnny Baines.<br />
HONORS<br />
Sub-Deb Spirit Award winner<br />
exemplifies <strong>Academy</strong>'s ideals<br />
Because he exemplifies the spirit and ideals of<br />
<strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>, Johnny Wright Baines has<br />
been chosen by the Sub-Deb social club as the<br />
recipient of the 1969 Sub-Deb Spirit Award.<br />
Throughout his twelve years at the <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />
Johnny has shown a willingness to work and a<br />
competitive spirit in all aspects of school life. He<br />
represents the best of <strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>, because<br />
he has given the best of himself.<br />
The Sub-Debs of <strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> chose<br />
Johnny as one of the beaux for the 1969-70 school<br />
year. He was selected because of his outging personality<br />
and courtesy. Throughout the year he has<br />
always been ready to give cheerful assistance.<br />
In the field of sports his exceptional ability and<br />
extra hard work have made him a valuable asset<br />
to the <strong>Academy</strong> sports program. He has participated<br />
in team athletics since elementary school.<br />
He has been a starter in basketball and football for<br />
the past two years. As a junior he received the<br />
Hustler Award, which the coaches and team present<br />
to the player who exhibits the spirit of a winner<br />
even in defeat. He was also an energetic track man<br />
in junior and senior high.<br />
In academic life h e serves the school and community<br />
as president of the Key Club. Johnny was<br />
also honored by <strong>Academy</strong> students as the favorite<br />
of his sophomore and senior class.<br />
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ACADEMIC LIFE<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> students strive for<br />
unity, dedicated leadership<br />
As new doors continue to open for those who seek<br />
a purpose for living, new paths of learning are<br />
being tread by students at <strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. New<br />
fields of adventure were explored by science classes.<br />
Under the direction of Randall Brannon, students<br />
studied the properties of chemistry, utilizing new<br />
labs in the college science building.<br />
A new lounge area, made available with the art<br />
department evacuation, afforded added eagerness<br />
for snack break, a time for students to escape from<br />
studies and problems to enjoy milk and candy.<br />
Dull moments were rare in this needed facility.<br />
DURING English IV, instructor Elsie lynn answers questions<br />
for anxious seniors on helpfu l principles of· writing reports.<br />
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CATCHING up on the latest gossip, <strong>Academy</strong> students enjoy their<br />
new snockroom, recently abandoned by the Art Deportment.<br />
NEW <strong>Academy</strong> counselor, former coach, Ed Higginbotham, goes<br />
over important interest test with senior Carole Cleveland.<br />
,<br />
,<br />
SMILING Tim Bixler enjoys the attention his cost attracts<br />
from some spirited senior girls who are eager to sign it.<br />
BRAVING the countless quesies of his bewildered students, Mr.<br />
Brannon hopefully explains the complicated world of chemistry.<br />
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SENIOR BETA CLUB. FIRST ROW: Sheppard, Woodruff. Formby, Groover, Hays, Winter, M. Farrar,<br />
Helsten, Buey, Wright, Muncy, Hacker, Prock, Webb, Martin, Ritchie (sponsor). THIRD ROW: P.<br />
Rhodes, Ganus, Alston, Burroughs, Ely.<br />
BETA CLUB<br />
Record membership enriches<br />
program of Senior Beta Club<br />
The <strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> Chapter of the Beta Club<br />
is an organization that encourages each student to<br />
apply himself to his utmost ability. In order to be<br />
'come a member of the Beta Club, a student must<br />
maintain a "90" average or above for two consecutive<br />
six-week periods. This year the Beta Club<br />
had a record membership of thirty-six students.<br />
Buying a frame for the senior composite to be<br />
hung in the hall of the school building and a club<br />
breakfast in May to honor the seniors and to elect<br />
officers for the coming year were among the club's<br />
projects. Mrs. Andy T. Ritchie is the sponsor.<br />
Each year the Beta Club honors the high school<br />
boy and girl that have maintained the highest<br />
grade point throughout the year. This year's honor<br />
students are Sarah Hays and Paul Farrar. Sarah<br />
maintained an excellent average of 98.8 and Paul's<br />
average was 96.8.<br />
Honor Student Paul Farrar<br />
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PUBLICATIONS<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Petit Jean, Wildcat<br />
staffs record student activities<br />
The 1969-70 Petit Jean <strong>Academy</strong> staff worked<br />
long and hard to prov ide for the students a com <br />
posite record of a memora ble year . With editor<br />
Rosemary Baggett leading the voluntee rs, the sta ff<br />
devoted many enj oyable hours to writing and rewriting<br />
co py, typing and proofreading. David<br />
Campbell, th e ass istant editor, tra ined for the job<br />
of producing the 197 1 Petit Jean.<br />
Working eq ually as hard as the annual corps<br />
were the staff members of the 1969-70 W ildcat .<br />
Published four times a year, the school newspaper<br />
recorded news of interest to the Academ y students<br />
and provided opportuni ty for jou m alisti c creativity.<br />
Editor Rachel Formby and h er assista nt Marc<br />
Muncy combined fo rces to rally thei r sta ff toward<br />
a refl ecti ve tabloid of <strong>Academy</strong> events.<br />
Miss Ruth Browning, faculty sponsor, gave much<br />
help and advice to the editors of both publications.<br />
PETIT JEAN STAFF. FRONT ROW: Hia tt, Ul rey, Cleveland, Pryo r. SECOND<br />
ROW: L. Campbell, Ganus, Tu cker, O. Camp bell, Fassler, Woodruff.<br />
STAFF. FRO NT ROW: Webb, Pryor. SECOND ROW: Ulrey, Fossler,<br />
TH IRD ROW: Showalter, Jones. Muncy.<br />
ALWAYS willing to help of anytime, Miss Browning gives ass istonce<br />
to <strong>Academy</strong> ed itors Rosemary Baggett and Rochel Formby.<br />
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MUSIC GROUPS<br />
Musical talent and dedication<br />
contribute to successful tours<br />
Membership in the A Cappella chorus again<br />
exceeded fifty with participation divided among<br />
sophomores, juniors, and seniors.<br />
Under the direction of Ray Wright, the traveling<br />
chorus, a selected group of about forty members,<br />
took a four day fall trip to Texas, Louisiana, and<br />
Arkansas. The chorus sang in three churches and<br />
one school giving inspirational programs to the<br />
large audiences. A longer trip in the spring took<br />
the chorus to Oklahoma and northern Texas.<br />
Other activities of the group included participation<br />
in a district festival at Little Rock, a state<br />
festival at Hot Springs and performances for<br />
civic groups in Searcy and the surrounding area.<br />
EMPHATICALLY picking out notes to<br />
melody of new pieces is Mr. Wright<br />
SENIOR CHORUS. FRONT ROW: Inscore, Bu llard, S. Watts, Farrar, Merritt,<br />
Sheppard, Woods, Barnett, Ulrey, Wilkerson . SECOND ROW: Hays, Spradlin,<br />
Groover, Cleveland, Hensley. Formby, Pierce, Tillman, Calvert. K. Woody,<br />
THIRD ROW: Pryor, Tant, Wright, Jones, Cook, Crosskno Fassler, Baggett,<br />
Webb, Buey. Woodruff. FOURTH ROW: Bixler, Hacker, L. Davis, J.<br />
Petway, Tucker, Muncy, Campbell, Burroughs, Alston , Paine, Kellar, S.<br />
FIFTH ROW: W. Woody, S. Sexson, Ely, Daniel, Sewell, l easure,<br />
Rhodes, Green, Ba ines, Curtis, Ganus, Showalter, Beck.<br />
TRYING to accurately sightread<br />
new music is the Senior Chorus<br />
while working dil igently in preparing<br />
for the fall chorus trip.<br />
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CHEERLEADERS<br />
Cheerleaders, Pep Club help<br />
to promote better school spirit<br />
Carole Cleveland, Captain Mona Prock, Co-Captain Dena Groover<br />
Carolyn Watts<br />
Joanna Webb<br />
CHEERLIADERS. FRONT ROW: J. Webb. M. Prock. SECOND ROW : D. Groover.<br />
C. Wall s. THIRD ROW: C. Cleveland.<br />
PEP CLUB. FRONT ROW: J. Lawyer, Walker, J. Woodruff, J. Daniel, K. Webb,<br />
Martin, Angel, Harris, Kellar, Bullard, Hed ~ ick. R. Formby, Milton, Jolly,<br />
Helsten. SECOND ROW: Pryor, Cleveland, A. Ulrey. Barnett, Hart, l. Formby,<br />
Sheppard, Watts, Pullara, Bales, Coward . Hiatt, B. Ulrey, Kearby, Merritt,<br />
Thompson, Calvert, Baggett. TH I RD ROW; l. Campbell, B. Buey, C. Watts,<br />
Tillman, Hays, A. Lawyer, Tucker. Daniel, Groover, S. Martin, Sexson, Martin,<br />
Fossler, Rouse (sponsor). FOURTH ROW; N. Watts, 1. Webb, Hensley, Prock,<br />
Cranston, Beck, Jones, Vines, Spradlin.<br />
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JUNIOR CIVITANS. FRONT ROW: S. WaHs, Hensley, Tillman, Thompson,<br />
Woody, Vau ghn, Bullard, C. Watts, Ulrey, Cleveland. SECOND ROW: Calvert.<br />
Jones, Spradlin, Groover, P. Martin, Roark, Reynold s, Hiatt. Mi lton, Helsten,<br />
Jolly, S. Martin, Barnett. TH IRD ROW : Pryor, Baggett, Crossino, Tlri.<br />
Winters, Prock. Cranston , Vines, Webb, Hays, Woodruff, Miss Brownill<br />
(sponsor).<br />
BUSY is the only way to describe the Junior Civitans, as they<br />
paint the snack room for o ne of their se rvice pro ject s.<br />
SERVICE CLUBS<br />
Science fair and outings head<br />
activities of 1969 science club<br />
With the addition of Randall Brannon to the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> science faculty, the Science Club gained<br />
rejuvenation, Twenty-four students comprised the<br />
membership. During the year many field trips<br />
were made to local and area places of interest such<br />
as Bluff Hole and W yldewood. M ost of the memo<br />
bers participated in the spring science fair.<br />
This was another busy year for members of the<br />
Key Club whose first fund-raising project was<br />
selling home fire extinguishers. The club treasury<br />
gained funds from money collected through dirty<br />
lockers and lost book fines.<br />
The Junior Civitans provided a badly needed<br />
service this year by raising money to paint the<br />
new snack room. The girls also saved the school<br />
extra expense by performing the job themselves.<br />
SR. KEY CLUB. FRONT ROW: Baines, Leasure,<br />
Sexson, Muncy, Tucker, Daniel, Petway. SECOND<br />
ROW: Cu rt iss. Beck, Campbell, Ra msey, Davis,<br />
Showalter, Sewell. THIRD ROW: McCarty, Dura n,<br />
Ganus, Pai ne, Gree n, Yingling, Alston, Ea rp.<br />
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SCIENCE CLUB. FRONT ROW: Spradlin. Groover.<br />
Woodruff, Thompson , Hiatt, M. Farrar. SECOND<br />
ROW: Cleveland, HarKar, Prock, O. Beck, Hays,<br />
Watts. THIRO ROW: Ely. Muncy. Campbell.<br />
Daniel, Hacker. Harisr. FOURTH ROW: Brannon.<br />
P. Farrar, Ramse)" Green. Baines, G. Back.<br />
Baggett.<br />
LIBRARY CLUB. FRONNT ROW: Woods. Vaughn. Milton. SECONO ROW:<br />
Reynolds, B'Ucy, Roark. THIRD ROW: Welch (sponsor), Wright. Cranston,<br />
Woody,<br />
CLIMBING high to reach the top shelves is library Club member<br />
Donna Wright with some assistance from sponsor, Mrs. Welch.<br />
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FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA. FRONT ROW: Jones, Woodruff, Cleve·<br />
la nd, Cook. Wright. C. Watts, Jolly, SECOND ROW: Hiatt, Calvert. R. Formby,<br />
A. Ulrey. In score, l. Formby, Pullara. THIRD ROW: Thompson, Milton,<br />
Daniel, N. Watts, lawyer, Roark, B. Ulrey, Vaughn. FOURTH ROW: Hicks<br />
(sponsor), Hedrick, S. Martin, P. Martin, Reynolds, C. Bucy, Shelby. Hart.<br />
Kellar. FIFTH ROW: Crosskno, l. Cam pbell, D. Beck, Webb, Tant, Winter,<br />
Pierce, Fossler.<br />
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA. FRONT ROW: Mill on, Watts,<br />
Vaughn , A. Ulrey, Sheppard, B. Ulrey, Woods. SECOND ROW: S. Kellar,<br />
Woodruff, Baggett, Thompson. Groover, Merritt, Hays, C. Watts. S. Davis.<br />
THIRD ROW: Hacker, Cranston, R. Formby, Prock, Jones, l. Campbell, M.<br />
Farrar, Tant. Dan iel, Burroughs, Van Winkle. FOURTH ROW: P. Farrar, Ely,<br />
Ganus, Muncy, Rhodes, White , Tucker, Curtis, Campbell, l. Davis, Bixler,<br />
Earp.<br />
ORGANllATIONS<br />
Future Business Leaders win<br />
in state and national contests<br />
Ha rding'S Future Busi ness Leaders of America<br />
Parliamentary Procedure team won the Arkansas<br />
contest and placed sixth in the national competition<br />
at Dallas, Texas, where more than thirty state<br />
teams were entered. <strong>Harding</strong>'s first year ty ping<br />
contestant, Ann Ulrey, won first place in state<br />
competition, and the spelling team placed second.<br />
The <strong>Harding</strong> chapter of Future H omemakers of<br />
America was host to more than five hundred girls<br />
in the a nnua l F HA Federation m eeting.<br />
The Thespians made a rewarding CH Ol' ! III en·<br />
couraging student participation in school plays.<br />
THESPIANS. FRONT ROW: Sewell. SECOND ROW: Welch (sponsor), Sheppard.<br />
THIRD ROW: Clevela nd, Prock, Jones. FOURTH ROW: D. Campbell, D. Daniel.<br />
FIFTH ROW: Muncy, Bixler.<br />
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KAT<br />
Record membership in KAT's<br />
provides for a successful year<br />
The old members of Kappa Alpha Theta commenced<br />
their yearly activities with the acceptance<br />
of ten new pledges. The informal initiation rite was<br />
a humiliating experience for the girls who were<br />
required, among other things, to recite nursery<br />
rhymes at the steps of the Administration Building<br />
and chant the club song in the depths of the lily<br />
pond. Formal initiation was held at the home of<br />
Georgia Merritt. Admittance of these new members<br />
increased club enrollment to twenty.<br />
Under the guidance of their sponsor, Mrs. Elsie<br />
Lynn, the KAT's once again undertook the project<br />
of providing clothes and gifts for a child at the<br />
Conway Children's Colony. Many of the gifts were<br />
given by teachers and students of the <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />
Club Beau<br />
Din Daniel<br />
Club Beau<br />
Philip Showalter<br />
KATS. TOP ROW: Mrs. lynn (sponsor), Beck. Suey, Campbell. SECOND ROW:<br />
Farrar, Hays, Howard. P. Martin. THIRD ROW: S. Martin. McDaniel. Merritt,<br />
Milton. FOURTH ROW: Pullara, Sheppard, Tant, Vines. FlnH ROW: C. Watts,<br />
N. Watts, Woodluff, Wright.<br />
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SUB-DEB<br />
Fads of past decade provide<br />
theme for Sub-Debts banquet<br />
Club Beau<br />
Johnny Bain es<br />
Club Beau<br />
Stephen Tucker<br />
The drawing of peanut pals began an eventful<br />
year for the Sub-Debs. Keeping a tradition started<br />
three years ago, the mem bers drew names for their<br />
secret pal at the formal initiation of new members.<br />
The identity of peanut pals was not revealed until<br />
the end of the year.<br />
Trying to be serious at all times, pledgemasters<br />
put pledges through their duties of solidifying and<br />
burying smiles. Activities were ' climaxed by the<br />
informal initiation at Rosemary Baggett's home.<br />
Keeping 'with the time, the Sub-Debs celebrated<br />
the "Fads of the Sixties." Through old records and<br />
pictures the Sub-Debs and their dates relived the<br />
past ten years. Helping them celebrate were senior<br />
beau, Johnny Baines and junior beau, Steph~n<br />
Tucker. As their special guests Mr. and Mrs. Wilt<br />
Martin attended the banquet. Coach Marti n was<br />
chosen by the Sub-Debs as their teacher of the year.<br />
During May Fete the Sub-Debs were honored<br />
to have as their attendant Rachel Formby. Rosemary<br />
Baggett was chosen as the club representative.<br />
SUB·DEBS. TOP ROW: Mrs. Hicks (sponsor), Baggett, Barnett. Buey, Bull,rd.<br />
SECOND fl:OW: Calvert, l. Formby, R. Formby. Groover. Hart. THIRD ROW:<br />
Hedrick, Hiatt, Kearby, lawyer, Pier·ce. FOURTH ROW: Pryor, Tillman. A.<br />
Ulrey. B. Ulrey, Web b.<br />
SUBMISSIVELY obeying the commands of mistresses Baggett and<br />
Formby, pledge Hiatt solicits a signature from a handy friend.<br />
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DINING at the Holiday Inn, members of the STAR social club<br />
and their dates enjoy the food at the ir "Happiness Is" banquet.<br />
STAR. TOP ROW: Mrs. Rouse (sponsor), Cleveland, Cook, Daniel. SECOND<br />
ROW: fossler, Helsten, Hensley, Jolly. THIRD ROW: Jones, Kellar, Prock,<br />
Spradlin. FOURTH ROW: Thompson , Tucker, Watts, Woody.<br />
Club Beou<br />
larry Davis<br />
Club Beau<br />
Din Green<br />
STAR<br />
Snoopy, Charlie Brown create<br />
high points of Star's banquet<br />
The STAR social club began the 1970 school<br />
year with the rough initiation of seven worried<br />
pledges. A tea and formal initiation were held at<br />
the home of Patti Helsten.<br />
Shortly after initiation of the pledges, the club<br />
members chose senior Darleen Jones to represent<br />
the club in the May Day festivities.<br />
The STAR's had as the theme for their winter<br />
banquet "Happiness Is." This theme was carried<br />
out with "Peanuts" characters for table and wall<br />
decorations. Attending the banquet were club sponsor,<br />
Mrs. Ann House, and the club beaux, senior<br />
Larry Davis and junior Dan Green.<br />
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SHOWING the great Wildcat spirit and enthusiasm at a blazing<br />
bonfire are some chilled <strong>Academy</strong> students and cheerleaders.<br />
FAITHFULLY performing another cheerleading duty, co·coptain<br />
Mona Prock hangs up a sign adding to the Wildcat enthusiasm.<br />
STUDENT LIFE<br />
Energy and enthusiasm spark<br />
wonderful year for <strong>Academy</strong><br />
STUDIOUS seniors manage to get in a few words durin,g snack<br />
brea k while Mrs. Welch briefly leaves the library unattended .<br />
CHECKING dirty lockers is only one of the many d ut ies of two<br />
Key Club members, Harry Leasure and president, Johnny Baines.<br />
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Class Favorites<br />
Outstanding students honored<br />
as favorites of their classmates<br />
fey<br />
EM<br />
Darleen Jones<br />
Senior<br />
Johnny Baines<br />
David Campbell Linda Spradlin<br />
Junior<br />
Leah Formby Kenny Harris<br />
Freshman<br />
Charles Ganus Joanna Webb<br />
Sophomore<br />
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Rachel Formby<br />
Mr. and Miss<br />
<strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />
T im Hacker<br />
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May Attendants<br />
Representatives<br />
Rosemary Baggett<br />
Sub-Deb<br />
Carol Buey<br />
KAT<br />
Rachel Formby Sub-Deb<br />
Darleen Jones<br />
STAR<br />
Carolyn Watts KA T<br />
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Homecoming Queen<br />
Skip Calvert<br />
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Homecoming Attendants<br />
Rosemary Baggett<br />
Dena Groover<br />
Rachel Formby<br />
Senior Representative<br />
Kay Cranston<br />
Junior Representative<br />
- 7'<br />
. v'<br />
Joanna Webb<br />
Sophomore Representative<br />
Debra Beck<br />
Freshman Representative<br />
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1969 FOOTBAll TEAM. FRONT ROW: Tucker (10), Beck (80), Hacker (20), Kellar (55), s. Davis (25), Vanwinkle (21), Woody (86), s. Sexon (83), Milton,<br />
Mgr. S ~CONO ROW: Coach Barden, Daniel (60), Muncy (50), Campbell (62), Searcy (70), Ganus (24), Alston (50), l. Davis (64), J. Sexon (74), Grooves, Mgr.<br />
THIRD ROW: Coach Martin, Bixler (65), Duran (72), Gunkel (71), Rhodes (81), Baines (88), Ramsev (32), Petway (22), Leasure (63), Caudel (73).<br />
FOOTBALL<br />
Tremendous desire for victory<br />
wins District 2- B for Wildcats<br />
Bill Barden, ill his first year as head coach ,<br />
guided the 1969 WiLdcats to the 2-13 district championship.<br />
From a di smal start to a blazing finish<br />
was the story of the Cats this year. The Wildcats<br />
b egan the year by losing one g ame, winning one.<br />
and los in g another. The team then put it all together<br />
and won the next five stra ight. including<br />
everyone of their district foes. The vVildca ts's only<br />
defea ts came by the hands of class A schools, al <br />
though all played were larger than <strong>Harding</strong>.<br />
The offensive and defensive lines were coached<br />
by Wilt Martin, and four of the seven all-district<br />
playerlt were linem en. Coach Ba rden and Martin<br />
installed a new diversified offense this year, and<br />
the monster defense yielded points grudgingly.<br />
Senior leadership played a big part in the Cats<br />
winning season . Alec Petway gained over 1,100<br />
yards and four seniors made the all-district team.<br />
All-district selections were made by the coach es<br />
from the 2-B schools. Seven Academ y students<br />
made the district team: they were Alec Petway,<br />
Larry Davis, Johnny Ba ines, T on y Duran. Tim<br />
Ram sey, David Ca mpbell, Stephen Tucker .<br />
DRIVING for a victory, senior Alec Petway gains a few more of<br />
his many yard s on route to another important W ildcat TO.<br />
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WILDCAT SENIORS. FRONT ROW: Hacker, flanker; Davis, guard; Petway, halfback; Sexon, tackle; Daniel, guard. SECOND ROW: Rhodes, split end; Leasure,<br />
guard; Baines, tight end; Duran, middle gua rd; Bixler, guard.<br />
AGGRESSIVENESS is a factor in humbling on opponent os Wildcats Tim Hacker, Alec Petway, and Stephen Tucker make the tackle.<br />
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DETERMINATION exemplifies a spirited Wildcat defense as a host of players sq uash an opposing running back for another loss.<br />
SCHEDULE<br />
<strong>Harding</strong><br />
0<br />
28<br />
15<br />
*36<br />
*33<br />
26<br />
33<br />
*33<br />
o<br />
Opponent<br />
Des Arc 14<br />
<strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> of Memphis 12<br />
Northeast of Little Rock 19<br />
Cotton Plant 6<br />
Hazen 13<br />
Heber Springs 6<br />
Clinton 0<br />
DeValls Bluff 14<br />
Augusta 28<br />
·Confe rence Rome<br />
STICKY fingers come in handy as Johnny Ba ines pulls in a pass<br />
and stretches for every inch he con get in another victory.<br />
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JUNJOR FOOTBALL ruM. FRONT ROW: Farrar (66), Bixler (61), Prock (51), Wallace (45), Bullard (11). Strayhorn (44). Williams R. (84), Williams B. (30).<br />
SECONO ROW: Coach Barden, Tucker (10), Pullara (54), Oaniels (35), Brotherton (33), Showalter (60), Loftin (25), Plyor (50), Brown, Mgr. THIRD ROW:<br />
Coach Elliott, Kiihnl (87), Harris (12), Baggett (40), Morris (22), Bales (71), Moore (75), Williams S. (81), Coach Martin.<br />
JUNIOR FOOTBALL<br />
Junior Wildcats use size and<br />
ability to roll over opponents<br />
The Junior Wildcats used their size and their<br />
ability to throw the important pass in rolling over<br />
four of their five opponents.<br />
Under the able leadership of the new Junior<br />
High Coach, David Elliott, the Junior Cats scored<br />
impressive wins over Morris and Cotton Plant,<br />
and Beedeville was beaten twice. A close loss to<br />
Heber Springs marred a perfect season.<br />
Eleven ninth-graders played in their last Junior<br />
High football game. They were Robert Baggett,<br />
David Tucker, Kenny Harris, M ike Kiihnl, David<br />
Morris, Steve vVilliams, Ronnie Moore, Jonathan<br />
Bales, Mark Bixler, Bob McArthur, Ralph<br />
vVilliams, and David Farrar.<br />
SCHEDULE<br />
DRAGGING a Cotton Plont tackler with him, Kenny Harris fights<br />
for a few precious yards on determination and second effort .<br />
<strong>Harding</strong><br />
30<br />
48<br />
37<br />
6<br />
50<br />
Beedeville<br />
Beedeville<br />
Morri s<br />
Heber Sprin!=js<br />
Cotton Plant<br />
Opponent<br />
6<br />
24<br />
14<br />
12<br />
0<br />
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BASKETBALL<br />
Hustle is the key as Wildcats<br />
end up with a record of 21 ~3<br />
In his second year as head coach, Wilt Martin<br />
used his famous full-court press and fast break<br />
basketball to produce a 21-3 record. The Wildcats<br />
were taller than many of the opponents they faced<br />
and used this to the best possible advantage. Outside<br />
shooting was a factor in the 1970 Cats' offensive<br />
threat, accounting for nearly half of the total<br />
points. Sticky defense held opponents to a 51-point<br />
average as the W ildcats averaged 64 points.<br />
In the County Invitational tournament the Wildcats<br />
placed second after defeating Rosebud and<br />
Pangburn. At the Christian High School tournament<br />
in Searcy this year the vVildcats walked away<br />
with first place after defeating a tough Dallas team<br />
in the finals. John Vines and Tim Ramsey made<br />
the all-tourney team. The Wildcats suffered defeats<br />
in the County and District before the finals.<br />
BOUNDING above the hands of the opponent senior Joh n Vi nes<br />
adds his two point contribution in a drive for a victory.<br />
SENIOR HIGH BASKETBALl. FRONT ROW: Davis, Kellar, Al ston, Daniel, Ganus, Beck, Davis, Vanwinkle. SECOND ROW: Coach Martin, White, Ramsey, lasley.<br />
Vines, Baines, Tucker.<br />
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DRIVING for a basket and two more needed<br />
points is hard-working senior Johnny Baines.<br />
SCHEDULE<br />
<strong>Harding</strong><br />
66<br />
54<br />
52<br />
59<br />
72<br />
72<br />
66<br />
57<br />
56<br />
61<br />
67<br />
69<br />
89<br />
66<br />
76<br />
56<br />
52<br />
55<br />
64<br />
87<br />
53<br />
64<br />
64<br />
47<br />
Opponents<br />
Central 44<br />
McRae 43<br />
McCrary 46<br />
Hazen 46<br />
Bald Knob 41<br />
Rosebud 58<br />
Pangburn 51<br />
Judsonia 84<br />
Cotton Plant 32<br />
<strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> of Memphis 52<br />
Kensett 51<br />
Heber Springs 66<br />
Heber Springs 62<br />
Crowley's Ridge 48<br />
Dallas Christian 68<br />
McCrory 55<br />
<strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> of Memphis 49<br />
Kensett 39<br />
Kensett 45<br />
Bald Knob 38<br />
Rosebud 54<br />
Rosebud 50<br />
Cotton Plant 45<br />
Oil Trou~h 56<br />
REACHING high over every foe John Vines grabs yet another<br />
rebound as junior guard Gary Beck waits to give assistance.<br />
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BASKETBALL<br />
Strong inside shooting leads to<br />
<strong>Harding</strong><br />
RESULTS<br />
Opponents<br />
outstanding season for juniors<br />
50<br />
57<br />
26<br />
36<br />
44<br />
33<br />
36<br />
40<br />
33<br />
37<br />
36<br />
31<br />
46<br />
44<br />
27<br />
48<br />
40<br />
43<br />
31<br />
39<br />
43<br />
23<br />
Central<br />
McRae<br />
McCrory<br />
Hazen<br />
Bald Knob<br />
Sulfur Rock<br />
Cotton Plant<br />
Beedeville<br />
Kensett<br />
Heber Springs<br />
Heber Springs<br />
McCrory<br />
Beedeville<br />
Morris<br />
Kensett<br />
Bald Knob<br />
Central<br />
Rosebud<br />
Kensett<br />
Cord-Charlotte<br />
Judsonia<br />
Sulfur Rock<br />
23<br />
10<br />
18<br />
B<br />
16<br />
36<br />
19<br />
28<br />
34<br />
25<br />
32<br />
38<br />
39<br />
31<br />
25<br />
8<br />
20<br />
33<br />
26<br />
23<br />
33<br />
26<br />
GOING up for a shot is Robert Baggett, while Ronnie Moore<br />
and David Tucker move into position to fight for a rebound.<br />
JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL FRO NT ROW: Tucker, Prock, Morris. Bixler, Bullard, Kiihnl. SECOND ROW: Coach Martin, McArthur, Moo re. Williams,<br />
Baggett, Harris.<br />
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TRACK<br />
Well-rounded track program<br />
develops full Wildcat strength<br />
TRAINING diligently under the watchful eye of Coach Borden<br />
ore John Vines, Stephen Tucker, Alec Petway, and Tim Hocker.<br />
HEAVING the discus with determination is senior David Lasley<br />
in on event which separates success or failure with inches.<br />
WILDCAT TRACK. FRONT ROW: Coach Martin, Alston, Woody, Kellar, Davis, Vanwinkle, Sexon, Hacker, Coach Barden. SECOND ROW: Groves. Gunkel, Ganus,<br />
Tucker. Muncy, Petway, Duran, lasley. TOP ROW: Caudle, Beck, Wh ite, Showalter, Vines. Baines, Wh itworth. Farrar.<br />
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SENIORS<br />
Enlarged enrollment of seniors<br />
provides students with leaders<br />
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Rosemary Baggett, Treas.; Suzan Cook, Rep.;<br />
Rachel Formby, Sec.; larry Davis, Vice-Pres.; Alec Petway, Pres.<br />
DANNY COSTON, Class Sponsor<br />
MILDRED GROOVER, Clm Sponsor<br />
ROSEMARY RUTH BAGGm, Searcy. Ark. Student Council 1.4: Class Officer<br />
4, Treas. 4; Sub· Deb 1,2,3,4, Rep. 3, Vice· Pres. 4; A Cappella Chorus 2.3,4:<br />
large Chorus 1; Petit Jean Siaff 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; library<br />
Club 1; FBLA 1.3,4: Civitans 3,4, Rep,-Sec. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Pep Club 1,2.3,4.<br />
Treas. 3, Vice·Pres 4; Pepettes 2,3,4, Captain 4; <strong>Harding</strong> College Bison Band<br />
1,2,3,4; <strong>Academy</strong> Representative 3; Homecoming Royalty 4. Attendant 4;<br />
May Fete Royalty 4; Girls..5tate 3; Beta Club 1,2,3,4: Outstanding Teenagers<br />
of Ameri ca 3; Citizenship Award 3; lntramurals 1.2,3,4.<br />
JOHNNY WRIGHT BAINES, Searcy, Ark. Student Council 4; Sub·Deb Beau 4;<br />
A Cappella Chorus 2.3.4. Vice-Pres. 4; large Chorus 1; FBLA 2; Key Club<br />
3,4, Pres. 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Class<br />
Favorite 2,4.<br />
TIMOTHY RAY BiXlER, Searcy, Ark. Transfer from Derby Senior High School,<br />
Derby, Kansas. Student Council 4; A Cappella Chorus 4; FBLA 4; Thespians<br />
4, Pres. 4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Intramurals 4.<br />
CAROL LYNmE BUey, Searcy, Ark. Tran sfer from Rector High School, Rector,<br />
Arkansas. KAT 4; A Cappella Chorus 4; Library Club 4. Vice· Pres. 4; FHA 4,<br />
See. 4; Pep Club 4.<br />
JON CLEMENT BURROUGHS; Pine Bluff, Ark. Transfer from Pine Bluff High<br />
School, Pine Bluff. Arkansas. A Cappella Chorus 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; FBLA 4;<br />
Key Club 3; <strong>Harding</strong> College Bison Band 3; Cross Country 3.4; Intramurals 4.<br />
CATHY JO CALVERT, little Rock, Ark. Student Council 3,4; Class Officer<br />
1,2,3, Treas. I, Sec.-Treas.2. Treas. 3; Sub-Deb 1,2,3,4. Deb·al-Arm 4;<br />
A Cappella Chorus 2.3,4; FHA 3,4; Civitans 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4;<br />
Pepettes 2,3, Captain 3; Class Favorite 2,3; Homecoming Royalty 2,3,4,<br />
Attendant 2,3, Queen 4.<br />
MICHAEL EUGENE CHERRY, Texarkana, Tex. Transfer from Texas Senior High<br />
School, Texarkana, Tex.<br />
CAROLE CLEVELAND, Searcy, Ark. Student Council 4; Class Officer 1,3, Rep.<br />
1. Sec. 3; STAR 1,2,3,4, Sec. 2, Tre". 3; A Cappella Chorus 2,3,4; Petit<br />
Jean Staff 2,3,4; Wildcat Staff 2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4, Rep. 3, Sec. 4; FBLA 1,2,3;<br />
Civitans 3,4; Pep Club 1,234; Cheerleaders 2,3,4, Captain 4; Class Favorite 1.<br />
DOROTHEA SUZAN COOK, Searcy, Ark. Transfer from Higland High School,<br />
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Student Council 4; Class Officer 4, Rep. 4; STAR<br />
3,4, Treas. 4; A Cappella Chorus 3,4; FHA 3,4, Pres. 4; Intramurals 3; May<br />
Fele Royalty 3.<br />
LARRY WELDON CURTIS, Greenville, S. C. Transfer from Carolina High<br />
School, Greenville, South Carolina. A Cappella Chorus 4; Beta Club 4; FBLA<br />
4; Key Club 4.<br />
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CHARLES FLOYO DANIEL, Searcy, Ark. Student Council 2,3; Class Officer<br />
1,3. Sec. 1, Vice·Pres. 3; KAT Beau 3.4; A Cappella Chorus 2,3,4; Beta Club<br />
4; Wildcat Staff 3; FBLA 2,4; Thespians 3,4, Vlce·Pres. 4; Key Club 1,2,3,4,<br />
Jr.-High Sponsor 4; Science Club 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4:<br />
Class Favorite l.<br />
KENNETH LAWRENCE DAVIS, Searcy, Ark. Student Council 4; Class Officer<br />
4, Vice·Pres. 4; STAR Beau 4; A Cappella Chorus 2,3,4. Pres. 4; FBLA 3,4,<br />
Pres. 4; Key Club 2; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1.2.3,4.<br />
ANTONIO SOSA DURAN, Carmen, Campeche, Mexico. FBLA 3; Key Club 2,3.4:<br />
Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Track 1,2,3.4: Intramurals 2.<br />
AMElL EARP, JR., Gunniso n, Miss. Transfer from Rosedale High School, Rose·<br />
dale, Miss. FBtA 4; Key Club 4; Intramurals 4.<br />
MICHAEL DAVID EVANS, Oklahoma City, Okla. Transfer from John Marshall<br />
High School, Oklahoma City, Okla, FBLA 4; Inlramurals 4.<br />
PAUL DENTON fARRAR, Searcy. Ark. Transfer from Dickson High School,<br />
Dickson, Tenn. Beta Club 4; FBLA 4; Science Club 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Intramurals<br />
4.<br />
MARY RACHEL FORMBY, Searcy, Ark. Student Council 2,4, Sec. 4; Class<br />
Officer 4, Sec. 4; Sub· Deb 1,2,3,4, Treas. 3, Pres. 4; A Cappella Chorus<br />
2,3,4; Large Chorus 1; Beta Club 1,2,3,4, Sec.·Treas. 3.4; Wildcat Staff<br />
3,4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; FHA 4; FBtA 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4; Civitans 3,4;<br />
Pep Club 2,3.4. Treas. 4; Homecoming Royalty 4; May Fete Royalty 4; Girls<br />
Stale 3; Miss <strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> 4.<br />
JANET ANN FOSSLER, Searcy. Ark. Transfer from Northeast High School,<br />
Fort lauderdale, Fla. STAR 4; A Cappella Chorus 4; Petit Jean Staff 4; Wild·<br />
cat Staff 4; FHA 4; Civitans 4; Pep Club 4; Pepettes 4; Intramurals 4.<br />
TIMOTHY JOE HACKER, Searcy, Ark. Student Council 3,4, Pres. 4; Class<br />
Officer 2,3, Vice·Pres. 2, Pres. 3; A Cappella Chorus 3,4; Beta Club 1,2,3,4,<br />
Pres. 4; FBLA 1,2,3,4, Vice -Pres. 3,4; Science Club 4; Football 1,2,3.4;<br />
Basketball 1,2; Cross Country 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4, State Broad Jump Champ<br />
3, Meet-at-Champs 3; Intramurals 3,4; Outstanding Teenagers at America<br />
3; Boys State 3; Mr. <strong>Harding</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> 4.<br />
JUANITA MARIE HARGER, Brighton, Mich. Transfer from Brighton, High<br />
School, Brighton, Mich. Science Club 4.<br />
BErn JO HOWARD, Rochester, New YorK. Transfer from Rush-Henrietta<br />
High School, Rochester, New York. KAT 4; A Cappella Chorus 4.<br />
DARLEEN JONES, Searc)', Ark. Student Council 1,4; Class Officer I, Pres_ 1;<br />
STAR 1,2,3,4, Rep. 2, STAR-at-Arms 2, Sec. 3, Vice -Pres. 4; A Cappella<br />
Chorus 2,3,4; Large Chorus 1; Petit Jean Staff 1,2; Wildcat Staff 1,2,3,4;<br />
Library Club 1; FHA 2,3,4, Song Leader 3; Vice-Pres. 4; FBLA 1,2,3,4;<br />
Civitans 3,4. Pres. 4; Thespians 2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Pep Club 1,2,3.4.<br />
Sergent-at-arms 3,4; Pepettes 2,3,4, Co-Ca ptain 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4;<br />
Homecoming Royalty 1; May Fete Royalty 3,4; Class Favorite 4.<br />
DAVID LEE LASLEY, Searc)', Ark. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4;<br />
Track 1,2,3.4.<br />
HARRY J. LEASURE, Searcy, Ark. Class Officer 2,3, Rep. 2,3; A Cappella<br />
Chorus 3,4; FBLA 3; Key Club 2,3,4, Treas. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; <strong>Harding</strong> College<br />
Bistln Band 2; football 2,3,4; Basketball 3; Track 2,3,4; Intramurals 2,4;<br />
Class favorite 3.<br />
KEITH ALLEN LEFTWICH, Rosedale. Miss. Transfer from Rosedale High<br />
School, Rosedale, Miss. Intramurals 4.<br />
GEORGIA ANN MONICA MERRITI, Searcy, Ark. Transfer from Eveline High<br />
School, Bulowayo, Rhodesia. KAT 3,4; A Cappella Chorus 3.4; FBLA 3.4: Pep<br />
Club 4.<br />
CHARLES HERMAN PAINE, IV, Searcy, Ark. A Capella Chorus 1.3,4; Large<br />
Chorus 1; Key Club 4; Science Club 4; Track 4; Intramurals 4.<br />
ALEC GUY PETWAY, Searcy, Ark. Student Council 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Class<br />
Officer 4; A Cappella Chorus 2,3.4; Key Club 2,4; Football 2,3,4, All-District<br />
3,4, AII·State 4; Track 2,3,4.<br />
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CAROL LYNN PIERCE, Searcy, Ark. Transfer from Central High School, West<br />
Helena, Ark. Sub· Deb 4; A Cappella Chorus 4; FHA 4; Intramura ls 4.<br />
KEITH GREGSON RHOOES, Searcy, Ark. A Cappella Chorus 2,3,4; Large<br />
Chorus 1; Beta Club 1,2,3,4; FBLA 2,3,4; <strong>Harding</strong> College Bison Band 1,2;<br />
Football 3.4 , Bench Warmer 4; Cross Country 2,3,4.<br />
JOSEPH WILLIAM SEXSON, Searcy, Ark. Transfer from Oak Park High School,<br />
Kansas City, Mo. A Cappella Chorus 2,3,4; FBLA 3; Key Club 3,4; Football<br />
3,4; Baskelball 3,4; Track 3,4.<br />
PHILIP EUG ~ NE SHOWALTER, Searcy. Ark. Ttansfer from Harrison High<br />
School, Harrison, Ark. KAT Beau 4; A Cappella Chorus 3,4; Wildcat Staff 4;<br />
Key Club 4; <strong>Harding</strong> College Bison Band 2,3,4, <strong>Academy</strong> Representative 4;<br />
Science Club 4; Track 4; Intramurals 4.<br />
JANET ELAINE THOMPSON, Searcy, Ark. Student Counci l 2,4; Class Officer<br />
2, Pres. 2; STAR 2.3,4, Pres. 4; Large Chorus 1; Beta Club 4; FHA 2,3,4;<br />
FBLA 1,2,3 ,4; Civilans 34; Pep Clu b 1,2,3,4; Pepeltes 3.<br />
BEVERLY KAY TILLMAN Lake Village, Ark. Transfer from Lakeside High<br />
School, Lake Village, , Ark. Sub·Deb 4; A Cappella Chorus 4; Civitans 4;<br />
Pep Club 4.<br />
CYNTHIA JOSET TUCKER, Gu eydan, La. Transfer from Gueydan High School,<br />
Gueydan, La. STAR 3,4; Civitans 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Pepettes 3.<br />
JOHN PATRICK VINES, Se arcy, Ark, A Cappella Chorus 2,3; Baskelball 1,2,3,4,<br />
AII·County 3,4, AII·Di strict 3; Cross Country 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 4.<br />
SUSAN GAIL WATIS, Hahnville , La. Transfer from Hahnville High School,<br />
Hahnville, La. STAR 4; A Cappella Chorus 4; FBLA 4; Civitans 4; Pep Club<br />
4; Intramurals 4.<br />
JERRY EDWARD WHITWORTH, Helena, Ark. Transfer from Central High<br />
School, Helena, Ark. Cross Country 3,4; Track 3,4.<br />
CHERYL LEA WOODRUFF, Searcy, Ark. KAT 1,2,3,4, Vice· Pres. 2,4, Tre.s. 3;<br />
A Cappella Chorus 3,4; Beta Club 4; Petit Jean Staff 4; Wildcat Statf 4;<br />
library Club 1; FHA 2,3,4, Vice· Pres. 4; FBtA 4; Civitans 4; Pep Club 2;<br />
Pepettes 2,4; Scie nce Club 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4.<br />
DONNA LOU WRIGHT, Searcy, Ark. Transfer from Crowleys Ridge <strong>Academy</strong>,<br />
Paragould, Ark. Student Council 4; KAT 3,4 , Pres. 4; A Cappella Chorus 3,4;<br />
Beta Club 4; library Club 3, Pres. 4; FHA 3.4, Treas. 4; Intramurals 3,4.<br />
SENIORS<br />
ATTENDING Girls State and Boys State this year from <strong>Harding</strong><br />
were seniors Rosemary Baggett, Tim Hacker and Rachel Formby.<br />
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Elsie Lynn .<br />
..... Crass Sponsor<br />
Wilt Martin ............ Class Sponsor<br />
Gary Beck '"<br />
...... Searcy, Ark.<br />
William Bohannon ....... .... Searcy, Ark.<br />
David Campbell . ................... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Kay Cranston<br />
Beebe, Ark.<br />
Wada Ely<br />
...... Searcy. Ark.<br />
Martha Farrar ............. Searcy. Ark.<br />
Dena Groover .<br />
.. .. .. .. Searcy. Ark.<br />
Sarah Hays .............................. Sea rcy, Ark.<br />
Annette Hensley<br />
Opelousas, la,<br />
Jolene Hiat .... Clemmons, N. C.<br />
Kathy Jolly<br />
.......... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Pamela Milton . ....................... Searcy, Ark.<br />
James Moore ....................... Sf. louis, Mo.<br />
Marc Muncy ....... '.... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Mon' Prock ............ ... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Beverly PlJor ...<br />
... Searcy. Ark.<br />
TIm Ramsey .....<br />
.... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Richard Rivers ......................... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Kirk Sewell ............................... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Kathy Sheppard . .................... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Linda Spradlin . . .. Searcy, Ark.<br />
Stephen Tucker ................. Searcy, Ark.<br />
Molly Vines .............................. Searcy, Ark.<br />
Carolyn Watts . .................... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Pamela Wilkerson ...... Bosel, Switz.<br />
Patricia Woods ....................... McRae, Ark.<br />
Kinmra Woody ....... Searcy, Ark.<br />
JUNIORS<br />
Efforts toward Jr.-Sr. banquet<br />
promote unity among Juniors<br />
JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Stephen Tucker, Pres.; Kathy Sheppard, Trea,.;<br />
Dena Groover, Sec.; David Campbell, Rep.; Marc Muncy, Vice·Pres.<br />
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SOPHOMORES<br />
Sophomores possess ambition<br />
and potential for future years<br />
SOPHOMORE ClASS OFFICERS: Steve Davis, Vice· Pres.; Ann Ulrey, Sec.·<br />
Rep.; Charles Ganus, Pres.; JoAnna Webb, Treas .<br />
Paula Hicks .<br />
..... Class Sponsor<br />
Ray Wright .... .. .................. Class Sponsor<br />
Jackie Alston .............. Searcy, Ark.<br />
Debbie Barnett . ...... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Kathy Bullard . .... Searcy, Ark.<br />
limes Caudle .. los Angeles, Calif.<br />
SteW! Davis<br />
............ Searcy, Ark.<br />
Charles Ganus .......................... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Frnk Groves ............................ Searcy, Ark.<br />
Bruce Gunkel .................. India napolis, Ind,<br />
Stephen Kellar ........................ Searcy, Ark.<br />
Paula Martin ............................ Searcy, Ark.<br />
Shannon Martin ....... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Mike Milton '" ........ Searcy, Arl!..<br />
Diane Reynolds ....... Uganda, E. Africa<br />
Bryan Setzler .. N. little Rock, Ark.<br />
Steve Sexson ............................ Searcy, Ark.<br />
Sharon Tant . ................ Brownsville, Tex .<br />
Ann Ulrey .<br />
.. Searcy, Ark.<br />
David Yan Winkle . ................ Searcy, Ark.<br />
loAnna Webb .......<br />
.. Searcy, Ark.<br />
James White " ............... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Wa,n. Woody . ................. Searcy, Ark.<br />
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Ruth Browning ............. .<br />
Kathryn Ritchie<br />
Robert Baggett ........ .<br />
Jonathan Bales .<br />
Debra Beck ......<br />
. Class Sponsor<br />
. ... Class Sponsor<br />
.. Searcy, Ark.<br />
. .... Searcy, Ark.<br />
. .... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Mark Bixler ............................ Searcy, Ark.<br />
Beverly Buey . ....... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Linda Campbell . ........ Searcy, Ark.<br />
Nita Daniel ............ Searcy, Ark.<br />
David Farrar ....<br />
. . Searcy, Ark.<br />
Leah Formby ................ .. Searcy, Ark.<br />
Martha Hart ...................... Searcy. Ark.<br />
Kenny Harris .....<br />
.. Searcy, Ark.<br />
Dianne Hedrick . .......... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Carla Kearb!y ......... ..... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Kim Kellar .............................. Searcy, Ark.<br />
Mike Kiihnl ........................... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Andee lawyer . . ........... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Robert McArthur . .. . little Rock, Ark.<br />
Barbara McDaniel<br />
Bend, Ore.<br />
David Morris ............................ Searcy, Ark.<br />
Michelle Pullara ..................... Searcy, Ark.<br />
David Tucker ......... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Bonnie Ulrey ................... Searcy. Ark.<br />
Nancy Watts ........................... Searcy, Ark.<br />
Steve Williams . ........ Searcy, Ark.<br />
FRESHMEN<br />
Freshmen fervently participate<br />
in various <strong>Academy</strong> functions<br />
FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS: David Morris, Pres.; Bonnie Ulrey, Sec.; Mike<br />
Kii hnl, Treas.; Robert Baggett, Vice-Pres.; Kenny Harris, Rep.<br />
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JUNIOR HIGH<br />
Junior high students discover<br />
sweet reward of achievement<br />
The halls of the <strong>Academy</strong> were brightened this<br />
year by the eager young faces of the junior high<br />
students. With their undying energy they supported<br />
not only their own activities but all the<br />
events of the senior hig-h as well.<br />
The Junior Key Club awarded a fifty dollar work<br />
scholarship to the boy who participated in the most<br />
extracurricular work activities. This year's recipient<br />
was David Tucker.<br />
Last summer the junior cheerleaders, along- with<br />
the seniors, attended the cheerleading- clinic at<br />
Arkansas State <strong>University</strong> in Jonesboro. Both<br />
groups won trophies, with the juniors taking- two<br />
first places and three second places. The seniors<br />
also won the "spirit stick," awarded to the group<br />
hav ing the most spirit throughout the contest.<br />
SEVENTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: C. Davis, Oldham, Prock, 1. Dan iel, Wallace,<br />
Posey. SECOND ROW: Moyer, Woodruff, White, Ellmore, Coker, Bales. THIRD<br />
ROW: Burkett, Curry, Walker, Rogers, Tetreau, Martin. lawyer, Campbell.<br />
FOURTH ROW: Welch (sponsor), G. Daniel, Webb. Coward. Angel, Harris.<br />
Alston, Groves. FIFTH ROW: Barden (sponsor), Winter, Strayhorn, Roberts,<br />
Williams, Glen, Hankins.<br />
EIGHTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: Bullard, Ellmore, Hacker, Wright. Vinson, Wilson, Ozbirn, Pullara, Loftin. SECOND ROW: Elliott (sponsor). Woody, Brown, Winter,<br />
Miller, Pryor, Sexson, Showalter, Brotherton, Taylor, Beavers.<br />
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JUNIOR BETA CLUB. FRONT ROW: Hacker. Wright. Wilson. Hart. Formby. Daniel. Ulrey. Martin. Alston. R. Bales. Lawyer. Coker. SECOND ROW: Browning<br />
(sponsor), Ozbirn, Tucker, Beavers, Beck, Campbell, J. Bales, Morris, McArthur, Kiihnl, Farrar.<br />
JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS. FIRST ROW: Lawyer. Kellar (co -capta in). SECOND ROW: Kearbey. Harris. Beck (captain).<br />
JUNIOR KEY CLUB. FRONT ROW: White, Posey, Pullara, Tucker, Hawkins, Pryor, Farrar, Bullard. SECOND ROW: Daniel, Kiihnl, Harris, Baggett, Morris. Brotherton,<br />
Elliott, sponsor.<br />
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JUNIOR CHORUS. FRONT ROW: C. Posey, J. Daniel, O. Farrar, Coker, Walker, Curr/, Moyer, Woodruff, Wright, Hacker, Ulrey, Olden, Brown. SECOND ROW:<br />
Bullard, Pryor, C. Davis, Tetreau, Martin, Harris J. lawyer, Burkett, Formby, Rogers, Bales, Angel, Kellar, Morris, McArthur. THIRD ROW: Williams, Bixler, Hedrick,<br />
Wilson, l. Groves, Alston, A. lawyer, N. Daniel, Hart, Coward, G. Daniel, Webb, Baggett, J. Bales. FOURTH ROW: Kiihnl, Harris, Tucker, Beck, Sexson, Campbell,<br />
Taylor, Beavers, Buey, Watts, Vinson, Pullara, Williams, Moore.<br />
JUNIOR HIGH<br />
LISTENING to a lecture and taking notes takes concentration,<br />
but Freshmen have found that work pays off in better grades.<br />
CATCHING up on the latest events after a session in biology,<br />
freshmen girls enjoy an opportunity to relax between classes.<br />
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
SIXTH GRADE. fRONT ROW: Woody, Morris, Williams, Ozbirn. SECOND ROW<br />
Mrs. Confer (teacher), Cox, Brotherton, Morgan, Robinson. THIRD ROW<br />
Pierce, Dlree, Tailor, Jaynes. FOURTH ROW: Whetsell, Johnson, Sexson, Olree.<br />
Elementary students manifest<br />
ability and interest to achieve<br />
PfEWEE CHEERlEADERS. fRONT ROW: Sexson, Petway, Donna Olree, Debra Olree. SECOND ROW: Allen, Wallace.<br />
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FOURTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: Menefee, Ballinger, Pryor, Coker, Clay,<br />
Brotherton. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Sears (teacher), Ulrey, Kellar, Daniel,<br />
Bullard, Risinger, Scarsdale. THIRD ROW: Allen, Osborne, Robbins, Whetsell,<br />
Alston, Scott, Posey. FOURTH ROW: Barnes, Smith, Wright, 1. Campbell, D.<br />
Campbell, Corbin, Hedrick, Not-pictured: Parish.<br />
OBSERVING the small fish in their aquarium is one of the<br />
fourth graders' favorite activities shared during school days.<br />
EXPLAINING some assignments to two of her puzzled sixth<br />
grade students is an everyday job for their teacher, Mrs. Confer,<br />
THIRD GRADE. FRONT ROW: Myers, Green, Muncy, Daniel, Curry. SECOND<br />
ROW: Mrs. lawson (teacher), Cook, Robinson, Woody, Wright .THIRD ROW:<br />
Holliman, Nichols, Priest, Kevin Osborne, Roberts. FOURTH ROW: Kiihnl,<br />
Armstrong, Kell, Kathy Osborne, Coward. Not Pictured: Oldham. Williams.<br />
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
Lunchtime affords recreation,<br />
relaxation for grade schoolers<br />
SECOND GRADE. FRONT ROW: Ballinger, Hacker, Tailor, Dugger, Priest.<br />
SECOND ROW: Mrs. Alston (teacher), Nelson, Sharp, Green, Ozbirn. THIRD<br />
ROW: Kell, Kelly, Burket, Woody. FOURTH ROW: Vinson, Alexander, Wright,<br />
Pryor, Williams.<br />
PRACTICING her ABC's, a hardworking second grader, Carol<br />
Hacker, strives to make every letter as perfect as possible.<br />
FIRST GRADE. FRONT ROW: Vest, Cox, Coker, Daniel, Alston. SECONO ROW:<br />
Mrs. Blue (teacher), leslie Williams, Bunch, Berryh:II, Higginbottom, Mc<br />
Daniel. THIRD ROW: Daughety, Nichols, Myers, Martin, Richey, Knight.<br />
FOURTH ROW; Cook, Bleidt, Flipp;n, Smith, lair, lyle Williams.<br />
EYEING the food prepared for the noon meal, Mrs. Hazel Blue<br />
and her first grade school students wait patiently in line.<br />
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