Sc~ool spirit: An attitude School spirit. What is it? And how do we go about improving it? "School spirit is an enthusiastic support of all aspects of the school," believed Dr. Josephine Cleveland, Harding English professor. "It consists of more than just attending athletic events and being vocal when in attendance," said Bison editor Martha Collar. "School spirit is looking for and emphasizing the posi tive aspects of a school, but at the same time, caring enough not to ignore the negative," she said. School spirit, then, was an attitude of positive support for one's school. It was, believed Coach Jess Buey, "a sincere belief in the goals of Harding University by students, faculty, staff and all who are a part of the insti tution. " 110 For Kim Adams, school spirit was consummated in one word - attitude. "School spirit is the attitude of sportsmanship in supporting the team, regardless of the outcome of the score," she said. In addition, Kim found school spirit as "an expression of enthusiasm for others and of a good feeling inside." To her, the spirit was "contagious" and was "spread to others" to generate a positive atmosphere of suppor t for the school. Unity was an ingredient of school spirit for Coach John Prock. It was "being united together in everything, believing in each other and loving Harding." Dean of Women Maribeth Downing suggested that school spirit may be improved "through positive media information and through not dwelling on weakness in the school." Through better organization of spirit groups and spirit activities such as the Bison Boosters, pep rallies and chapel announcements, school spirit may be strengthened. contended Kim Adams . @ Cheerleaders 1. BISON cheerleaders build a pyramid at the first pep rally in the B, F. Rhodes Memorial Field House on September 15 to get the fans fired up. 2. HARDINC spectators are led in the fight song by sophomore Kim Adams at the Parerlts ' Night game against Southeastern Oklahoma State. 3.CHEERLEADERS. FRONT ROW: Charlotte Yingling , Janis Orr, Stacy Adkins, Sue Rhoten. BACK ROW: Kim Adams. Andra Musgrave, Julie Davis , Ellen Pilkenton , Sheryl Fraz.ier. 4. BISON FEVER rises as lulie Davis and Charlotte Yingling start a chant during a timeout at a Hardirlg basketball game. 5. JULIE DAVIS experiences an anxious moment as the Bisons try for another touchdown.
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