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Show The Thunderbird Monday, October 10, 1983 Judd, a pillar among cedars by Kaliie Parkinson He is a man with many facets. From football statistician to church leader; from farmer to world traveler; and from academician to actor, Harl Judd, in the words of many around him, is a man shaped by his environment and experiences into a warm, empathetic and interesting person who at times seems to mask his caring personality with what some may call stoicism. k manner hasnt But his apparent n stopped Harl Judd from becoming a personality on the SUSC campus. He attended the school when it was called the Branch Agricultural College, taught here when it was the College of Southern Utah, has been the dean of the School of Science for 1 1 years, and served as the acting president for six months in laid-bac- 1981. Young Harl began growing up much like a cowboy 51 years ago in Kanab. He roped and branded on his fathers cattle ranch and developed a real love for farming. According to his wife, Ann, Harl still farms and he thinks that its good therapy to go out to the farm and work when things get hectic. While he lived in Kanab called Little Hollywood because of the many films shot there he worked as an extra in some movies' One of his claims to fame may be the picture of him which hangs in Perry Lodge along with other photos of film stars who worked in the area. The photo, which was published in Life magazine, shows him in military costume. Just as he was ready to begin his freshman year at what was then the BAC, his father broke his hip while doubling for the film star Joel McCrea. Harl had to stay home to take care of the family farm. When he returned to Cedar City, he stayed at BAC for three years, then transferred to Utah State University where he finished his bachelors degree. Having been involved with the ROTC, Judd entered the service as a second lieutenant after his graduation. He was stationed mostly in Spokane, Wash. In 1957, after completing his service, Judd returned to Cedar City and taught at the College of Southern Utah for three years. From 1960 to 1963, Judd worked on his Ph.D with help from a National Defense Department grant. After obtaining his doctorate, he returned to SUSC to resume instructing. Judds wife, Ann Ashcroft Judd, likes to reminisce on their courting days. She says that she met him before he transferred to USU and at the time she was dating one of Judds roommates. Apparently, the young man that she was dating came to the show house in a red convertible to see Ann Harl was with him. While the young man went to move his car, Harl asked Ann for a date and she accepted. The iuad to matrimony for the couple had a bit of a sidetrack, though. Two weeks after the pair began dating, Hal Hansen, who had been dating Anns sister Marie, went with Harl to St. George so Harl could buy a diamond for Ann; however, once there Harl got cold feet and lent his money to Hal to buy a ring for Marie. During the time they were dating, Anns father, Theron Ashcroft, was the only engineering professor on campus and Harl was an engineering student. If Harls grades slipped a little, Anns father was always right there to correct the problem. The Judds are a close family. They own and operate a family farm, raising pumpkins and potatoes commercially. In fact, KUTV Channel 2 once did a special report on them. Judd loves to travel and since his marriage has been to Hawaii four times, Mexico three times, and has toured the United States twice. He has been dean of the School of Science for 11 years. During that time SUSC has made some significant advancements: the building and dedication of the Ashcroft Observatoy, named after his father-in-lathe water testing lab; the development of the computer science program; the addition of the nursing program in cooperation with Weber State College; and the addition of the family life department to the School of Science. Also, under Judds direction, in 1968 the seismograph lab was started in the library in cooperation with USU. From July to December of 1981, Judd was the acting president of SUSC. It was a pretty quiet presidency with all the normal functions board 7 Page Camping Equipment - Orange Hunting Clothes 1 Bradshaw Home & Auto Off All 10 Ammunition (Bradshaw Firestone) Downtown Cedar City 586-809- Expires Coupon 1 I I , HOMECOMING '83 MR. SUSC NOV. 9 1983 Judged On: Obstacle Course Best Dressed Talent Tre Changing Interview be picked up in the Student Center and are due by 5 p.m. October 14. Applications can Smoot s ladies apparel 19 noRth main I CedAR City, Utah 84720 586-888- 0 Come See fall fashions Sweater? Sale - Harl Judd has served in many positions, including that of acting president of SUSC. he meetings, budget hearings, and entertaining, said. From 1964 to 1968, he served as a bishop in the First Ward of the SUSC College Stake for LDS students. Later, in 1978, he was sustained" as the stake president of the College Stake and continues to serve in that position. Its the best job in the church, he said. One of his on the side pleasures is his involvement with the varsity football and basketball teams as a statistician. He loves sports and his wife says that when he can, he likes watching football games on TV. Dean of Students Sterling Church considers Harl Judd "one of the great pillars of this institution. Judd is a true academician with a sincere concern for students, making him respected by both his collegues and students, said Church. 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