Paralleling the physical growth of the facilities at Harding, the students grew in other, perhaps more subtle, avenues of life. On the spiritual level, growt/;! was nurtured by , devotionals held in dorms, Shores Chapel, and at the Lily Pool on Thursday evenings. For many people, spiritual growth came from associations with faculty members, friends, and families of the community. These bonds were a beginning for those new to Harding, while old ties were strengthened. Intellectual growth was evident by long hours and diligent efforts spent in the library, labs, classes, and dorm rooms. While academic areas were stressed, much encouragement was given to the student body to learn to interact with those around us and develop concern and love for others. Service projects such as the Toy and Dolly Drive at Christmas time for children 's homes and the Red Cross Blood Drive gave opportunity to help friends and make friends. INTRODUCTION / 7
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