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"Take the experience of learning with
you because you'll have to keep on learn-
ing," Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher, president of
Hardin-Simmons University, told 49 sum-
mer commencement graduates Aug. 16 in
Behrens Chapel.
Fletcher said that the graduates will be
moving into "a changing society...and
that's no change. Maybe it's accelerating
more..."
Urging a Christian centered life, he said,
"In the rampant materialism of our day...
the concern for so many different people is
their slice of the pie or their fair share..."
Quoting Jesus Christ, Fletcher, in his
brief charge, also said, "Seek first the
kingdom of God and His righteousness
and all these things shall be added unto
you."
Melanie Renee Leyerle of Abilene, a
graduating senior, was named recipient of
the Winnie K. and D.M. Wiggins Medal.
The Hemphill Graduate Honor Award
was given to Tamara Dee Stallcup,
1009 Beech, Abilene. She received a
master of music degree in applied literature
with an emphasis on conducting.
Dr. Clyde Childers of San Antonio,
formerly of Abilene and vice president
emeritus at HSU, received an honorary
doctor of humanities degree. Childers
served as vice president for development
at HSU from 1968 to 1978 and now is
director of development at the Baptist
Memorial Hospital System in San Antonio.
His citation was read by Richard M.
Styles, vice president for advancement.
The Wiggins Medal is presented to the
senior student graduating at the close ofBaptist Church), earned a cumulative
grade point average of 4.0 during her four
years at HSU. She has also served as Con-
cert Mistress in the University Orchestra
and received a BA degree in English and a
minor in French and was a summa cum
laude graduate.
(Cont. on page 2)Womble accepts Baylor dev
FAREWELL GIFT-Marylyn and John Womble look at the gift presented them by the University's
Advancement staff. The going-away party was hosted by Richard and Deann Styles at their home.
HOMECOMING '86
February 21-22elopment post
John Womble, assistant vice president
of development and director of alumni
relations at HSU, was named development
officer at Baylor University, Waco, effec-
tive Sept. 1.
Womble will direct fund-raising efforts
geared toward corporations and founda-
tions, according to John Scales, associate
vice president and director of develop-
ment.
Womble received his bachelor's degree
in business from Hardin-Simmons in 1965
and the master's degree in business ad-
ministration at Aug. 16 commencement at
HSU.
He became director of alumni relations
and later assistant vice president of
development at Hardin-Simmons, follow-
ing employment with the Abilene Chamber
of Commerce, 1972-76, and Hendrick
Medical Center, 1976-78.
"Our best wishes are with John and
Marylyn as they go to our sister Baptist in-
stitution. John will be missed greatly, and
we wish for him every success in his new
responsibilities," Richard M. Styles, vice
president for advancement at HSU, said.PREVIEW GRADUATION HIGHLIGHTS-Two proud fathers of summer commencement graduates, the
Rev. Jack Greever of Dallas, who heads Texas Baptists' Student Division programs, and the Rev. David
Leyerle, minister of recreation at Abilene's First Baptist Church, (third from left), look over advance copies
of the program with Dr. Delores Washburn, president of the HSU Faculty and professor in English, and Dr.
Ronald A. Smith, vice president for academic affairs. Lyerle's daughter, Melanie Renee Leyerle, recipient of
a BA degree in English, received the Wiggins Medal as the top graduating senior. Greever's daughter,
Rebecca Greever, also of Abilene, received a master of education degree. Greever gave the invocation and
Leyerle the benediction.the summer session for academic ex-
cellence throughout his or her entire col-
lege career. The meda! is awarded to one
who has excelled in character, personal
development and academic achievement.
Miss Leyerle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
David Leyerle of Abilene (He's minister of
recreation at Abilene's FirstU)
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