e were 2,879 individuals with a broad spectrum of needs. Personalities, backgrounds. accents and even senses of humor were diverse since we represented 47 states, the District of Columbia and 26 Distorted by the pressures of our age, few of our decisions were clear-cut. However, we approached our problems from a different point of view and in the process, gained insights into ourselves. foreign countries. What we did.__________________ have in common was the fact that we had chosen Harding to be the place where we made some of the most important decisions of our lives. We had grown up in a pressurized age. This was evidenced by the fact that suicide was the number one cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 21, with the highest incidence among college students. Although the statistics would be significantly lower. almost non· existant, on the Harding College campus, we were nonetheless affected by the pressures of be· ing young adults. An 18·year-old was allowed to vote, and in most states. to marry. buy alcohol and borrow money_ He was, according to the expectations of society, to be able to discuss intelligently and wisely form personal opinions on issues such as pornography. legalization of marijuana. abortion, homosexuality and the Equal Rights Amendment. Most of us who came to Harding this year had contacted and dealt with some or all of the "big issues." However, the insights of Harding students were different from those of the "typical"' student at most col· leges and universities. The suggested solution to our problems was not synthesized from a humanistic rationale but, rather, was deduced from the life and teachings of Christ. With 10:30 weeknight curfews for women, a modest dress code and rather strict rules on our social behavior, we were ac· cused by some of being sheltered. Perhaps we were. But we were at that impossible "Who am I?" stage and for many of us, Harding was a necessary quieti tude for the sorting of our thoughts. Insights: as individuals, we each had our own set oj them. 1. HOT and weary. Sally Florence cools off with a popside at the Women's Open House . 2. READY to tackle a big one, Matt Johnson clowns for the camera at another first week activity, the S.A. watermelon cutting. 3. REFRESHED by a day in the great outdoors. Cassandra Mahalfy shows off her rowing technique. Club float trips provide opportunities for the members to grow closer and to have a break from the day to day routine. 4. A TTENTlVEL Y. DeeAnn Clark listens to College minister Jim Woodroof at church on the front lawn. 5. HECTIC days of registration call for good humor and bright smiles, such as Jeannie East's. 6. BRAVEL Y facing the danger. Randy Albers meets the eyes of the water snake he has caught from the Buffalo River. 7. BISON football gets underway with an afternoon pep rally as Brenda Hounsel leads a cheer. Brenda was also elected as Harding's 1978-79 Homecoming queen. Insights. 7
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