With classes, clubs, campaigns and other sundry activities with which the average Harding student obligated himself, spare time became a precious commodity for most. For some, spare time became "wasted time," which meant that he really should have I been busy doing something else but couldn't work up the incentive and, therefore, felt guilty. For others, spare time became "bum around time," which was not equivalent to "wasted time," in that it was a period specifically allotted for relaxation. "Wasted time" or "bumming around" could include throwing frisbees on the front lawn, sitting in the student center drinking Cokes, visiting in rooms in the hall after curfew, and going to get pizza with the gang. There were, however, those who used their spare time for tangible benefits. Originating as pasttimes, their activities sometimes D'fought unexpected rewards. spare cash 3 . AFfER relating a humorous story to their friend , Paul Arnold and Kregg Aterberry watch with delight as Zane Howard writhes on the ground in laughter. 4 . ENGRA VING wood with his router which his grandfather patented, Monty Lynn uses his spare time to make presents and extra cash . " an unusual set of attachments for his router. Allowing him to for spare tOlme vary the depth of engrav109, the attachments make possible various kinds of script The business of Monte Lynn began as a hobby. Having been introduced to woodworking when he was young. the skills he has developed are wellknown . With several examples of his work displayed around campus, students have become his advertisers as they spread among themselves his reputation as a craftsman. Frequently working on the second floor study lounge of Keller, he makes signs to sell and sometimes just to give away. He often assists friends in making banquet favors as well . Last year he worked full-time making signs for campus houses and for some of the faculty houses. "This summer the woodwork was a full-time job. and it gave me a chance to work out a business for myself as well as working with a framing shop. Here, it is supplemental and it doesn't take a lot of time." Monte's grandfather, who taught him the skill, made him and Old English lettering . "The tool 1 use is real special," he noted. "There are only about six or eight of them made by my grandfather." Woodworking combines two of Monte's loves : art and the outdoors. "Doing something when you're working with wood , something from the outdoors, you begin to appreciate your surrounding and have a closeness with nature that you might not otherwise obtein," he said. Monte has also experimented with some photography. drawing and watercolor painting. He prefers to spend a lot of time in the summer camping and backpacking. Monte also feels that his hobby is worthwhile use of his spare time because it is selfsatisfying : "There is so much that you can change and improve in your technique . There's an endless number of kinds of lettering and ways to apply your talent . You're always learning ." Spare T;me .. 31
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