Karen Denise Edwards· Wynne, AR. Elementary Equcation. Rel ina, Treasurer, Vice·president; A Cappella; International Campaigns-haly; Chorale; SNEA ; University Singers. Jacqueline Ann Emison - Millington, TN. Elementary Educatio n. Tri Kappa ; Alpha Tau Quc:c:n; SNEA; PEMM Club. LaDonna Kay England - DeSoto, TX. Element ary Education. Transfer from UTA. GATA; Student Life CommiHC:C:; SNEA. Sharon Ann Estep - Hazelwood, MO. Nursing. Phi Delta. Historian; Chicago Campaigns; Hot Line Staff; Resident Assistant; Dean's List; Springbreak Campaign. Curtice Ann E"ans - Hatboro, PA. Vocational Home Economics. Tri Sigma Delta; Alpha Chi; AHEA; Kappa Delta Pi; May Fde Quc:c:n; Resident Assistant; SNEA. Deborah Kaye Fagan - Young Harris, GA. Nursing. Tri Kappa . Sheila Kaye Fancher - Omaha, AR. Special Education. Transfer from Crowleys Ridge College and Freed-Hardeman College. Kappa Delta Kappa; Alpha Chi; May Campaign; JOY; Resident Assistant; SNEA. Pamela Sue Farmer - SI. Louis, MO. Elementary Education. Chi Alpha Rho. Vice-president; Alpha Chi; Kappa Deha Pi, Sc:cretary; SNEA. Henry C. Farrar - Searcy, AR. Chemistry. Beta Phi Kappa; Arkansas Academy of Science; Chemistry Laboratory Assistant; Orchestra; Pre-Mc:d Club. Elizabeth Ann Fane - Campbell, CA. Special Education. Regina; European Campaigns; Stephanie Susan Elementary Education. Omega Phi, Treasurer, Athletic Dirtttor; 11<"""",,,, Campaigns; KHCA Staff, News Staff; Resident Assistant; SNEA. Paula Dianne Finley - Star City, AR. Special Education. Kappa Delta Kappa . Vice:-president, Secretary; A Cappella; A Tempo; Big Sisters; Titans Quc:c:n; JOY; SNEA; Fencing Club. Pamela McFarlin Flatt - Carlisle, AR. Elementary Education. Ju Go Ju, Spirit DirttlOr; Big Sisters; Titan' s Qu~n; JOY; SNEA: Wint er Festival Queen Allendant. Timothy Donald Flatt - Memphis, TN. Business Marketing and Bible. Titans: American Studies; Intercollegiate Athletics. Basketball and Track. Alton Matthew Flinchum - Elementary Education. Chi Sigma Regina Beau; Prlit Jean Staff, Sc:ction ....... ~-'-' Sally J . Florence - Economics and Spanish. Tri Sigma Delta, Vice-president, Treasurer; Chi; American Studies; Venezuelan Campaigns; Delta Mu Delta; Frc:c: Enterprise: Economic Teams; JOY; Spanish Club Who's Who; World Evangelism Forum; " Midsummer Night's Dream." Cassandra Renee Ford - Corinth, MS. Element ary Education. Trans fer from Northeast Mississippi Junior College; SNEA. Kathy Ann Fortino • Cheswick, PA. Psychology. Transfer from Michigan Christian College. Kappa Phi; Big Sisters; Irnernational Campaigns; JOY; Resident Assistant. Bliss Michael Foster - Allanta, GA. Ar!. Chi Sigma Alpha; Art Guild; Dramatics; Readers Theat er; Creative Writing Cornest, First Place: Poetry. Rebecca Jane Foster· Soldotna, AK. Biology and Education. OEGE, Vice-president; Big Sisters; Springbreak Campaigns; Cenark Student GroIlO; King's Men Quc:c:n; JOY; Pdil Jtan Queen Anendant; Dean's Lis!. '1t's your move." 164 Being transplanted is never simple, but each year, families come to Harding from all over the United States to educate themselves for work with various congregations of the church. Some come to participate in the twoyear Christian Communications Program, a concentrated program of study for evangelistic work. Others, however, enroll in the regular four-year program to earn a bachelor's degree in Bible. Couples who come, do so with much thought and prayer, often uprooting a family and turning their backs on jobs they have held for years. The programs are inherently demanding, but making the initial decision can be perhaps even more so. This is the story of one such family, the David Bendicksons. • • • Seniors "In June of 1978, we decided to take a trip southward from our home of IO years in Crookston, Minnesota, to an unknown place called Searcy in the state of Arkansas. "Our intention was only to visit and look over the possibilities of attending Harding University. Our children Christy, 11; Robin, 7; and Troy, 2, were quite apprehensive about even surveying the situation. They feared moving away from everything they knew so well. As we approached the city limits, the scorching heat accentuated the natural red of each member's face. We had never been south before, and the thermometer was topping the 90's as it so often does in Arkansas in the summer. As we approached the campus for the first time, ] reassured everyone with a reminder that we were just looking. "After locating the admissions office, we made our way across the campus to the Ganus Building. A smiling greeting from the admissions office secretary helped ease some of the anxities we each felt . We explained our desire to tour the campus and the secretary got admissions counselor, Ken Qualls, to assist us. He greeted us like he had always known our family. "Ken was very sensitive to our needs and the church's needs in the north. We told him of the lack of prepared men to work in the churches and we related our thoughts of preparing ourselves here to go back and assist in the Lord's work up north. He listened to our story, then related to us his own experiences of leaving Indiana, his family, friends and good job to come to Harding. "After listening to Ken, excitement began to replace our fears. Knowing the great need of the north and hearing the testimony of one who gave up his position and friends to come to Searcy, helped us immensely in making the decision to go to school. "The choice was made as we headed back to the northland. We would come to Harding. July and August were busy months for uS, ·as we prepared to leave our home and move to Searcy. Leav· ing Crookston at 4:00 a.m. on August 15, 1978, we made our way back to Arkansas with tears in our eyes and excitement in our hearts. "Three years have passed and now we are on the home stretch toward completing school. Our children are attending Harding Academy and love it. My wife, Marty and ] are enjoying the fellowship with other Christians. Our goals are still the same, and our plans are to go back to Minnesota before 1983." As for their stay at Harding? "It has been one overflowing with blessings. Being transplanted was worth it." - David Bendickson, Patti Farmer THE FRIENDLINESS like that 0/ Newlon Ekpo and Bampson Adeniji was one jaclor Ihal helped securilY guard Dave Bendickson decide 10 al· lend Harding.
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