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• • petIt Jean 1981: Yearbook oj Harding University, Volume 57 Searcy, Arkansas 72143 Melanie McMillen, Editor; Dr. Joseph Pryor, Advisor the story continues
HIf we wake up every morning with a smile and end the day with a smile, there's no other way we can be but happy."
urve been in higher education for thirty-five years, and rve never been happier than I have been at Harding." Optimistic, Involved: Dr. Jimmy Carr Two rich insr<dients - 0ptimism and enthusiasm - are blended into any endeavor Dr. Jimmy Carr undertakes. His positive outlook on Ufe and his zest for sharins that allitude with others sprinkle the campus with a special OaYor - the OaYor of a yibrant, devoted man who c:arn about Hardins and the people who make it up. For over a decade, Dr. Carr has been carina about Hardins and building an enthusiasm for its ac· tiyities. In 1970, HardinS ad· ministrators imported the UYely, white.baired Dr. Carr from his post at Florida State University where he had served there as assis· tant chanceOor. They planted him in the Harding environment as assistant to president Ganus and watched his love for the Uniyersi· ty besin to "OW and manifest itself. Dr. Carr's zeal for inyolyement in the school has reaped for him a harvest of responsibilities and leadership roles. He works closely with the Associated Women for Hardina and the Bison Boosters. In addition, he is in charge of deYeloping positive relations between the University and the corn· munity. Dr. Carr is also director for Harding's summer school ~ ararn, which sets new enrolJment records each year. He was in· strumental in besinning a summer orientation session for new students, which he says has helped "catly in gellins new students adapted to Harding more quickly. Not only at the University, but in the community as weO, Dr. Carr belieyes in gelling and stay· ing inyolyed. He serves as an elder for the College Church of Christ and is on the beard of the Kia· wanis Oub, United Way, Visiting Nurses Association, Boy Scouts, and the Delta Hills Health Systems Agency. He is also chair· man of the White County unit of the Hean Association. Keepins a positiye outlook on Ufe is a yital necessity to successful surviyal, beU.... Dr. Carr. "If we wake up ..ery momins with a smile and end the day with a smile, there's no other way we can be but happy" he notes. Foremost in Dr. Carr's reper· toire of involvement, however. is his service to the students of Har· ding. "It's my philosophy that we are here to serve students. As long as we take this allitude, we're goina to have a much beller relation· ship between students and faculty than is found on some other col· lege campuses," he comments. And Dr. Carr's contqious smiles seem to fit riabt in with the Hardina sellina. -We have a positive environment here," he comments. "It's a friendly place to be." What may be the friendUest aspeet of Hardina is Dr. Carr's optimism and his close relation· ship with students. He said of them, "In these years I've been here, the students have enriched my Ufe. I want to thank them for whatthey..e done for me." N fJW it·s our tum to offer thanks and to return a bit of the optimism, enthusiasm and friendUness that Dr. Carr has shown us. It is with pride that we, the· seniors of 1981, dedicate the 1981 Petit Jeu to Dr. Jimmy Carr. I. "HE THAT IS LEAST omon, you Q/I. th~ $ilm~ sholl M ,tWIt. .. Dr. CIl". Assistant 10 Prnidtnt Ganus. SDWS fruil and dotlulS a/1M Midnighl _/ifosl. 1. PUBLIC liEU TlONS, a IQ"'~ PIlrl 0/ Dr. CQ"'s domain. nquin him 10 M on 1M ,0 much O/IM lim,. J. DII. CAIIII foc.s off wilh 1M Bison Bull al 1M Hom«omin, Prp Rolly. 4. "00 I HEAII four IhlHlstlnd dollars?" Dr. Carr jota al IIr~ SA Lost and Found Aile/ion. $. ASS/~ rANT plrolo,raphw Jim Murplty 1t~lps Dr. Carr wilh prr-picturr ptrPllfrllions. 3 Oedlcado. l
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THE PAST LIVES ON IN THE PRESENT. SililOuelled agoinsffhe nl(x/em Athietic Cemer, Queelro Pryor's weed pulling chair rests behilld her home which was buill ill 1934 when the P,),ors moved from MorriltOIl wilh fhe college. MANNA from Heaven? No, if's only sno~1IaJr.es RIc" A'rug and companIOn or samplmg GRADUATION Ihl' cu/mmallon academIc eflort5 CA TOliNG (he glint 0/ the pholO grapher's lens. lche/e K lng 15 eastly dIS/fueled frol class
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LIFE In this section: 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 LIFE INTRODUCTION. Interaction was the key in in- 28 volvement in those massive activities like chapel involving most of the students. as well as those highly individualistic decisions such as choosing between 30 Florence and the front lawn for a playground. IN THE BEGINNING. All kinds of Beginnings stretch Beginnings throughout the year. 32 INSIDE BENSON: The Works of the Wonder, This article features the internal construction and mechanics of the fabulous Mount Benson. OOORWAY I!,!!O TOMORROW. Fresh opportunities aw. interested students at Harding University in Florence. Italy. YOUTH FORUM 1980. Dynamic speakers, moving devotionals. and friendly campus fellowship are primary recruiting tactics to lure prospective students toward Harding as their second home. SPRING SING. Confusion was the Main Event as Zeta Rho and TNT lriumphed in the 1980 SpriDJ Sing. HARDING IN SEARCY. Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, or should that be Hardly University in Scarcely, Arkansas. 42 44 52 54 TRENDS IN FAITH: The spiritual atmosphere of Harding is one of renewed growth and commitment. FASHION FANATICS. All decked out, the ladies of the campus dress in high quality fashion while the men obviously prefer comfort. ENTERTAINMENT. This super section contains excerpts from Spring concerts, the most dramatic plays, and the exciting choral festival hosted this year by Harding. HOMECOMING is just that, a home coming. Friends and family gather on campus for a weekend of reuniting. WORLD NEWS. Despite the fact that Harding slUdenls were sequestered in the cozy Harding environment, world events still shaped and molded lives, sentaments. and conversation. THE FRONT LAWN is a rip-roaring place to be, no matter what the season or the reason. WEEKENDS are like a breath of fresh air, a relief after a week of hard study and deep concentration.
14 Life Introduction I. HOURS of study may produce swelling of the eyes and foolish behavior discovers Terry Heffington. 2. LUNCH on the lawn is a/leasl atmospheric. Jane Kerns and Joy Aebi discuss politics for Distraction. J. SPRING FEVER hits even the shyest romancers like Mark Rosser and Rachel Jolliff 4. RECRUITING for Harding begins early discovers Heather Gardiner as Dr. Joe flallers and Karyl Bailey cajoles. 5. "DO YOU believe this girl?" Jo Layne Loden giggles abour her ''friend'' Riso Beckloff
Life- It can take you to the mountains of ecstasy and plunge you into the caverns of gloom. It is that which must be lived now, for there are no second chances at living. It is that ·which must be carefully thought OUI, for as Socrates said, "The unexamined life isn't worth living." Life is the way we exist. It is Ihe pro::reator and the result of love. Christ died that we might have it more abundantly. But the term "life" lOok on new meaning in the Haridng contexl. Students were dropped into a new environment with new ru les and expectations. This lIunreal, sheltered environment" as it was sometimes referred to, was nonethe-less almost the totality of experience for four or five years. This "life" called each to different decisions and actions. A great deal of structure was concomitant with attendance at Harding. Chapel called weary revelers out of bed every day by nine o'clock a.m. The peals of the bells in the tower warned all late chickees to scurry home lest they spend an inordinate amount of time locked in their rooms. The cafeteria hours, duly posted and enforced threatened hun g ry stomachs with starvation should they fail to alot appropriate meal times. But midst the schedu les and requiremenrs, there were opportunities for developing personal lifestyles. From the disciplined few who studied regularly and retired early to the light heaned who skipped out for cokes. checked mail twenty Limes on any pretext at all, and journeyed to Little Rock for fun and frolics, the lifestyles were woven together intI?- the collective entity called "life... "Life" changes from year to year. While some events may be traditional, they still evolve to reflect the spirit of that particular year. Everyone knew Spri ng Sing would come, but the sheer extravanganza that it was shocked and delighted audiences. Mount Benson, featured and presented for the last three years, still held mysteries to intrigue and inspire wonder. Dramatic productions were a fixture, yet this year, the Homecoming play was a Shakespearian adaptation instead of a bona fide musical. Life reflects not only these changes, but the traditions that built them. And upon these traditions are erected traditions to be. Life for some at Harding was spent in Florence, ftaly. So the Petit Jean accompanied those se lect few to the far-away points of Europe. Homecoming called many University graduates as well as those who were sentimentally attached to the words "Harding College" back to campus and changed life for a weekend. Major events like the Chora l Festival are given their due in Life, but the lit - tle things that truly made up "life"; entenainmcnr, vacationing, studying, and playing; are the essence of Life. - Jimmy Allen, Melanie McMillen 15 Life Introduction
16 In the beginning. • • T he year began as many years do; moving in, setting UP. exploring the campus, encountering new faces, and of CQurse, starting classes. But 1980-81 was to continue to be a year of beginnings. For freshmen, the very pursuit of college life was a beginning. Many adjustments were required in the step. '7he biggest change was from being home all the time to not seeing yOUf parents for two months," commented Ken Bissell. "It's kind of depressing at first." "Another thing is you have to start at the .....>-Qottonn," he added, ''Sometimes you take a of I thought everyone would be equal, but it 's like being in the ninth grade again." But even as there were adjustments to be made. there were opportunities for positive change as well . "When you go to college, you can completely change your lifestyle," Kay Williams observed. "I never imagined the girls would be so good lookingl" chipped in Bissell. Jim Murphy concurred, "The best thing about going to college is the independence and females." For upperclassmen . the advent of college was likewise a time of beginnings. The classes tended to be harder, albeit more interesting. Friendships deepened into the lifelong variety. Becoming more adventuresome, students tried an assortment of activities. "I taught a Bible class which was very rewarding," revealed Skip Bradley as he discussed his firsts. living accommodations were also more versatile. From the highly supervised dorms, several students moved to the more relaxed atmosphere of a campus house, and a few experienced their ftrst truly independent accommodation - an apartment. Spiritually, new beginnings were sought. "It's easy to stagnate spiritually," one junior commented. lilt's all around you, and you can get so caught up in 'spiritual' activities that you forget that it has to be a personal thing," Another added, "I learned that males should be the spiritual leaders. I never knew that before." Through the year. beginnings seemed to be limitless. After a weekend, Manoays heralded the return to classes . -Red eyes vouched for students' past activities at the beginning of each four weeks. "Everything went smoothly until I received my mi<kemester grades. Then I reaIized how terrible my study habits were," noted one student. "I'm just beginning to learn how to study. There's a lot of difTerence in the hours you take in college and the ones you take in high school." Financial strains caused some students to begin working to have a little spare cash. "It helps if you have a little money - socially and physically. That way you can go out to eaU" observed Murphy wryly. World events did permeate the sheltered atmosphere to affect the lives of the students. The Republican slogan "A New Beginning" was prophetic. The country began four years under a new leader who promised a new era of spirituality and decisiveness. Weather talk was on the lips of everyone as the unusually hot summer was followed by an unseasonably warm winter. The hostages were finally released from Iran introducing a time of patriotic fervor and - JimMwpIq ABO,,£: BEGINNING 1M cycle over again, Jill Maddox. daughler oj Tom Maddox. Accounting tetzCher. became Q HQrdingit~ at birth. RIGHT: BISON MASCOT Bobby Slok.. burslS oul O/IM foo/ball p;1IQta at the firs/foo/ball game. - Yo KII~ In Ihe Beginning hope . For the University. the year was also a year of firsts, of beginnings. A gymnastics club, fencing club, a men's and women's soical club, and a new little Ganus were born. It was the first complete year of chapel in Mount Benson. The announcements in chapel became creative and stuntful. Steve Awtrey presented a slide show - without the projector - adding comments such as, "And this is a picture of .. ," A spelunker descended rapidly, U~~1~::'~.;~~:~:~, much aid from her rope, from onto the stage and a hapless cheerleader. A. new mascot, a great galloping Bison, graced the fields of athletic events. Excited by his efforts, several Harding men got in on the cheerleading act. A Choral Fest composed of some eight hundred voices resounded in the Benson Auditorium. The Academy was torn down, and the new Business building was begun. It was the first year for the Family Ufe Center, for Girls' Softball, the College Bowl, and for Stepping Out, an evangelistic outreach program. Journalistically speaking, it was also a year of firsts. The Petll JeaD had no Business Manager, the Bison sported two editors, and the Credille. a religious publication by students, was begun. When the year was over, it had truly been a year of beginnings. And in the final analysis, the end was just another beginning. - Melllnie McMUlen
"Beyond the end is a new beginning. " 17 New Beginnings
20 " It was wort h a ll the money I pu t into it. I wish I could somehow desc ribe how good it is..." "The sad pa rt about it is that yo u j ust have to go so fast. .. t here's not t ime to stay and enjoy it. . . " T hese were some comment s made by typ ical Hard ing students. But for t hem , Ha rding was very d if ferent because it was situated in the ancient cit y o f Florence, Italy. In the summer of 1979, President Gan us wen t to Florence to exami ne t he poss ibi li ty of beginning an In ternat ional Studies Program . His stay was br ief, but Florence was invi ting and t he idea was appealing. In May of 1980, Dr. Ganus returned to Florence to aid in preparations for the fa ll opening of Hardi ng Unive rsity in Flo rence. UPOIl' his arr iva l, Dr. Ga nu s was met by Dr. Don Shac kelford , d irector of the International Studies Program, who was in It a ly wit h campaigners. The two were j oined by G ianfra nco Sc iolti , the Italian churc h membe r who acted as t he program ' s admi ni stra tor Harding in Florence - Courtesy ofPublicity Offier Doorway into tomorrow; A step toward International Education and It a li an governmen t a nd business liason, in addition to teaching the It a lian language to Harding st udents. Sciolt i was also in - st rumental in secur ing the bui lding which served as the branch school. Located o n the bo rder o f Florence and Scandicci, the school was a fo rmer apar tme nt comp lex, now owned by t he church in Scandicci. The build ing was used for several years to house young Ita lian Christ ians as they studie·d the Bi ble and fi nished schoo l. T he faci li ty comfortab ly housed thirty, a nd t he It a li an student s, who were very few in numbe r , left much space unoccup ied. The bui lding was three blocks from a bus sta tion, whic h in turn was on ly fiftee n mi nutes from downt own Flo rence. " It aly has a very good publ ic tra nsit system," o bserved Ganu s. "Students bought bus passes one mont h at a time which was very econom ical." Hour ly tra ins and buses a llowed stude nts to do much inde penden t tou ring, and t here was much to see. For examp le t here are fortytwo art ga ller ies in Florence alone. Several sight --seei ng trips were planned each semester for t he ent ire group of Florence students. In the fall of 1980, they t , aveled by train and boat t hro ugh the route the apost le Pau l traveled on hi s second miss ionary journey. Gan us made the tou r himsel f d uring hi s two-week stay abroad. " I think it was a wonde rful exper ience for t hose who understood Paul' s journeys and accompli shment s in Greece," said Ganus. Nineteen studen t s. rankin g from fresh man to graduate level, atte nded Ha rding in Florence in the fall of 1980. Each class was related to the It alian environment; Dr. Ga ry Ell iott taught huma nities, Dr. Shackel ford supe rv ised stud ies in t he Biblical world and arc haelogy, and al so in the life and writi ngs of Paul. Gianfranco Sciotti taught the st udent s the It alian language. Up 10 eighteen hours coul d be earned. with the cost roughl y eq ual ing t hat of one year o n the Searcy campus. The group flew to Amsterdam fir st, where they stayed for two days before boa rdi ng a train which took them o n a magnificent journey thro ugh the Swi ss Alps, en route to Flo rence. Upon arrival at the Bible Schoo l, the group wa s , accor d i n g to D r . Shacke lfo rd, "pleasant ly surprised to find how nice eve ryt hing is here at t he schoo l. .. The school had a fres h coat of pa in t inside, a ll of the beds were made and ready for the weary travell ers; a hot mea l had been prepared, hot showers were ready. . " The day afler arr iving the group wen t sight-see ing around t he city. They a lso received t heir Eurai l pass (in - duded in t he cost of t he trip) wh ich enabled them to go al most anywhere on the Continent. Thus, afte r a four -day week, individ ual student s we re free to take a trai n 10 any coun try t hey desired for a three-day weekend. Although plan:.. te ntatively ca ll - ed for a three-year tr ial per iod , in - it ia l response seemed to be hi ghl y favorable for st udents who wished to study in a Christi an environment, bur also in historic and cu llural :.. urrouIH.ling... .
, - COurlf'SY vi Puhlioly Ol/ icf' I. POSING for a group shot, severa! Harding students shop for treasures in a foreign marketplace. 2. AN(lENT architecfUre de/inea/es the Florence scene from comparable Searcy Structures. 3. BRICK streets and playful pidgeons become familiar scelles to the lIew internatiollal sflldell{S. 4. WANDERING the streets of !he cilY, Searcy escapees observe the differences of Italian coslllopoliwnislII. 21 Harding in Florence
, • ,.... ... ... "" • r '" , . :j ~J .... .-- . • - 22 , . Inside Benson x., " • • , Inside Benson: The Works of the Wonder. , It had been a long wait. The' entire stueent body had not -Illt\ toge,JherTn nearly-15 ~ear~. No ~ndef that. first chapel ' per10sLin rhe George S. Benso / Audit'apum was so dramatic. projectors. The media center has "unofficial " hopes to add an auditorium slide projector in ~he future, eliminating the nt:ed to station projectors on the main floor for slide show~. '" , The dt:..am~ of the occasion....has "ssed,). nowjtlie Behson h1fs,'Settled- jtrto the~Harding rouITne. But a look at tQ.e "routine" of the BeniOn explains ..what made its PMIOOO mixer and amplified by six amplifiers, two 25D-watt units and four 200-waH units. Sound is distributed through speaker clusters located over the podium, in the balcony and beneath the balcony. The speakers are coord.inated on a "digital delay ~yst.,em,'· according to Dennis SwaYJfe. "assistant director of the media center. the-ftont sp'eakers are synchronized with ih~ -p·od"'<>' The stage lighLs arc operated through a "Strand Century Multi· Q" computerized lighting panel which controls 164 sepa rate circuits. There are 36 different in· struments to control. I. ." Y* , ...,. "'~.,.- • • , construction so exciting. The 58,odO-square-rQot building stands 54 reet high at its nighest point. It houses a 65 x 80 fOOt stage , an/~ 1!Comfo!tably seats 3,429 :::' fl}orel\han"ny other auditorium in Arkarnas Some of the ~• rear seats are pleSently" used holy . C1 for classes. However.. "alterna- .... tio.ns are bein& considered so that ". v.~ lh~ ~ssr9o~e~ts will ! ~ave a clear view of on-stage"'adi~lty,..., stated D~. Jimmy Carr, assistant t ium, while those in the center of the auditorium are delaye<;l 40 milliseconds and those in the back are delayed 112 milliseconds. The system is designed to minimize "sound Jag" and echo and to give the audience the illusion of hearing from the stage"l rather than from speakers. An auxiliary system, often re- • rerred to as the "special effects system," has a lO-channel input capacity. The system operates with four lOO-watt amplifiers, in quadrophonic or stereo sound. The unit functions primarily as .a music system. Speakers are situated two at the front of the ~ to the president. ... . Th.e auditorium js equipped with high"ly !;ophisticCU~d lighlt and ' sound .sy~tems. "The talter is under the supervision of Dr. Jerome _ .Ba~nes1 dite£W[t ~ the media center. " ~ ~ building, two under the balcony Th.t. main sPllnd - sj'Stem oper- and two at the extremities of the ,ates on 23 micrOphpne plugs classroom areas. loca~~d throughout -, the aud- The auditorium also possesses itorium: ten 9D stag~. eight back- stereo 8-track and cassette equipstage, ' two in the balc.s-hy, one on menL, quadrophonic reel-to-reel the Siain floelr and ~ two in the and a direct-drive turntable. !Ox12x7 orchestra pit. The system , u,ilizes as ma'py a" {fn inputs simultaneollslY.. M\llltple inputs aJ;e "mixed" ay.: 'It .Yamaha This superior audio system is complemented by equally technical visual equipment. The projection room has both 16 and 35 mm , . . • \Ioj\ ........ ~ .... 1:.-0_. "oX"'" " Kevip Cave of Gainsvilie, Fla. operates the li'ghts, dpring chapel and locks light cues into the .system's memory for repeated use during major p·roductions. "The memory system is a big help," Cave stated. The setting-up process includes plotting light positions and intensity and scheduling usage of circuits and dimmers, proper wattage and light colors for an entire production. The· computer program is stored on a "mini discette". Each disc ha~ a l07-cue capacity, with ea~h cue consisting of as many as 61 pieces of information. "It can take three or four days to set up the. program," Cave said, "but once it' s done, the computer doe..., the rest." With the discs' information in storage, Cave operates only one lever throughout a stage production. , The computer is equipped with a back-up system to insure memory, even through a power failure. In addition to the major lighting panel, a manager's light panel L EYEN from the beginning, the building was a complex structure. 1. CAREFUL planning and syncroniza· tion result in professional produc· tions. With the touch of a master's hand, Kevin Cave operates the lighting panel. 3. KEN SMELSER works at conneclifl[!, electrical lines while suspended on rhe catwalk .
I I is located ba~age. Stage lighting irIc1udes .. four black lights, one strobe light and six other types of light s, rangift8 in purpose and intensity from frood to spot lights. There are 60 dimmers. Light colors arc avilable in 140 shades, from "daylight blue" to "chocolate." Colors are produced by covering lights with tinted healresistant plastic. The plastic survives the lights' 600-700 °F heat for approximately the endurance of two productions. Typically light s are prepared (or dress re~ hearsal and again for the second ~erforma'nce of a stage production. In spite of the hot lights, anef- " feclive cooling system maintains a 70-80° stage temperature. A typical production in the Benson requires four managers: one in the sound booth, one in the projection room, one at the light panel and one backstage to control curtains, back.drops and projection screen. The managers communicate via a simple DC-operated head-set system to coordinate their activities. The Benson, with its advanced facilities, abundant room and executive comfort, has been put to • frequent use. The auditgrium was ~sed for chapel, drama p.roduclions, concerts, lectures, seminars and special worship servies. It has become the center of much campu~ activity. In fact, as elrr pOinted out, "with the construction of new buildings such as the Business and ~conomics Building, our campus will be expanding toward the East." In the near future, then, the Benson will tfuly become the center of the cam~us. ... .' .. ,. , ~ • • ~ • '" 23 Inside Benson
: 26 I. THURSDAY Night Delight - Participants gather aroulld the lily pool Jor a period oj devotion. 2. TOGETHER. t wo student relax under a shade tree Jor an aJternoon Bible study. 3. " those who worship Him must worship in spirit and tru tho " John 4:24 ROC; Spritual Life FRANTICALLY Steve Smith baffles 10 keep lip with his 8ible teacher's leaure. 4. DAIL Y devotionals are all integral part oj student life through mandatory chapel allendance.
_ lJon lIof/uml _ J)(", Hollund Trends in faith: - I>,,,, lIol/all(/ renewed growth and commitment Like an inner quietness, a sense of serenity permeates the atmosphere of Hard ing, always there; understated but present. Where lies the source of this spiritual quietude? Perhaps it lies in the very nature of Harding, perhaps in the students, probably somewhere in the intertwining of the two. The spiritual emphasis of Harding could be viewed from two angles. In many ways life was much easier living in a Christian environment. When problems arose it was easier to make the right decision because many others were having the same problems . It was the decision the spiritual mind wanted to make and the world had very little influence over it. At Harding, the majority of the students were not put in a place where they had to make hard and tempting decisions. Spiritual Life Committee Chairman, Gregg York stated, "There are very few places in the world that one can go where he wouldn ' t be faced with constant hard choices between right and wrong." Life in a Christian environment can also be too easy. When a student went home for a weekend vacation or holiday he sometimes found himself shocked at the ways of the world. He had to reestablish his views and take care not to yield to temptation through weakness of an unexerci sed spiritual muscle. There were many opportunities for spiritual growth at Harding. For students who came from public schools, Bible class was a pleasant new experience. Through daily Bible class everyone had a set study time for learning more about God's word. Club devotionals taught valuable lessons in planning and executing of devotionals. Campaigns provided a perfect opportunity for some students to teach others about Christ. Talents and·abilities as yet uncovered were explored and expanded through the intensive fellowship and daily study. Students were enthusiastic about saving souls. Jonathan Cloud reflected on this by saying, "You can find a concentration of students basically willing to commit themselves to the community and to the world in the campaigns for Christ." The S.A. Spirtual Life Committee was especially active. They sponsored special seminars like the Prayer Enrichment Seminar conducted by Albert Lemmons. Fellowships helped to create a new unity among the student body . Some students began attending area congregations for Sunday worship services instead of the College Church of Christ. They liked the smaller congregations because they could get to know more of the members and felt more of a personal belonging. Jess Bucy stated, "At the very beginning of school our attendance at the College church was definitely up the first two or three meeting times compared to what it was the year before. But, w5-'do have other congregations and I think now some of the people are going there. " There seemed to be a growing awareness that spiritual growth could not be attained only by sharing in worship. Many felt and exp ressed the need for a personal relationship with God. Karen Surber noted, "I think there are a great deal of students who don't understand thier commitment. Yet, I see a great upheaval in wanting to learn more." Nineteen hundred eighty-one marked a special year in the importance and up-bu ilding of Harding University student's spiritual lives. Dr. Ganus observed, "Our students have a greater spiritual dedication this year and are more interested in doing good for others. Their hearts are right and they have a deeper spiritual meaning in their lives." - Suzanne Johnston 27 Spirtual Life
28 More than Spring Sing • 1. BEN ZICKEFOOSE stresses [hal everything should be done to the glory oj Cod. 2. BALANCE is an important theme in Zickefoose's lessons Oil moderation. 3. HORDES of people descend on Harding causing traffic jams and the temporary removal of the hated traffic barrier on CeOler Street. 4. "REUNITED - ond ;1 feels so good. . " Time of Day hosts its first reunioll. 5. SCOTT BELLAMY. Admissions Counselor, discusses Harding's programs with prospective SfUdenls. Youth Forum 1980: Commitment, Confidence, and Control --
w£1ronie Youth Youth Forum is the climax of all the recruiting effons put out by the counselors, musical groups and students themselves. It is a time to bring approximately 3,500 prospective students onlO Hard~ ing's campus to experience campus and dorm life for a weekend. "It gives us a chance to show them the spiritual influence of Harding through speakers, devotionals and one ....on-one fellowship," according to Rosemary Wilson, assistant to the director of Admissions. Contrary to the thoughts of most students, Spring Sing and Youth Forum are not synonymous. Spring Sing attached itself to the Forum about six years ago, because "the audience was already on campus" therefore,putting on a musical production would be another form of entertainment for the visitors. Wilson also feels that if Spring Sing was to become the main thrust of the Forum then it would be vendictive to the purpose of the weekend. "We hope that one balances the other in the sense of entertainment, spiritual and informative influence, although some shading of the spirilual aspect s have taken place during the past few years." To the administration and faculty, Youth Forum is a time to meet new students and (:ounsel them. 5 howing them just what Harding could offer them in the areas of academics. This is the reason for the faculty and student conference held each year during the Forum. It also gives the pareots time to talk with financial directors about support for the education of their children. To the resident st udent s. Youth Forum inevitably brings about over-crowded bathrooms, sleeping bags throughout the rooms, never ending screaming and high schoolish talk in the hallways , longer meal lines and possibly the situation of eating off of campus for the weekend and unfortunateIyla huge mess to clean following the completion of the activities. The social clubs on campus view YoU!h Forum as the climax of their year also. but for a different reason. The competition of each club in the musical production over-rides any feeling of recruitment for the Admissions Office. They lose their sense of reality for the weekend and di splay attitudes thaI as Wilson speculates, "have somewhat hin - dered some of the people from bringing their children back to Harding." To the visitors on campus it is a weekend away from mom and dad, a chance to get accquainted with the surrounding of a prospective college, meeting new friends, rekindling old friendships and a time of spi ritual uplifting. Youth Forum's main goal is to bring as many students to visit this campus to grasp the entire concept of Harding , through the activities planned during the weekend, which includes but doesn't high - lighl Spring Sing. - Sue Baj 29 More than Spring Sing
30 Fashions Fashion fanatics can be found even at Harding
Remember looking at pictures of your parent s from 20 or 30 years ago and thinking "How could they wear that stuff?" Well this year, we were wearing "that st uff. " Sometimes literally! More than one daring damsel was heard admitting to wearing the weB preserved relics of her mother' s childhood. Attiring the woman of 1981 were A-line sk irts, bow ties and initialed sweaters. Men's fashions were back to blazers worn over sweaters and shirts with narrow collars and thin ties. Apart from suits and dresses, most clothes were unisex. Straight-legged jeans, docksiders, and button-down shirts were worn hv both men and women. Of particular Importance to the fashion-minded was the dress code. Women were required to wear dresses to classes and men were asked to wear dress pants or nice jeans with nice shirts. However, some students perceived a double standard. "I think the girls wear high-quality clothes to classes because they take pride in the rules Harding has set for them," Brenda Sperry stated. The male students, she added were another matter entirely. Every decade sees a name brand trend and the 1980's was no exception. There were Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Yves St. Laurent and faithful old Levis. These names were seen everywhere - on jeans, sh irt s, and even socks. Freshmen soon learned that emphasis was placed on those little cloth signatures. The labels labeled their wearers as persons with "good taste." Shoes too, have always played a major role in tying an outfit together. Ankle-strap heels complimented most dresses, while docksiders or loafers added the needed touch to skirt-and-blouse combinations. For men, there were docksiders, loafers , and tennis shoes. Nikes and Brooks especially were often found on students' feet, particularly during athletic participation. While men tended to stick to three types of footwear year round; loafers, boots, and tennis shoes, women opted for seasonal footwear. During the warm months, sandals and strappy heels predominated, but with the cold weather, boots, closed-toe shoes and docksiders often worn with kneesocks became the latest word in high fashion. For all the styles, fads, and transitory trends characteristic of 1980-1981, there was also a growing realization of the pendulatory nature of fashions. There is nothing totally new or extinct in fashion. Trends come and go, only to return after a number of years. Should history repeat itself and you catch your children laughing hysterically at your appearance in the Petit Jean, just sit back and smile. And save your clothes. - Wendy Zeigler I. APPROPRIATE footwear wails patiently on Iheir owner for eXlensive use. 2. A FAD of the ei~hties: lOP' siders appear all over campl/s. 3. f)f'·, PLAYING ",0<;/ oj" I()da)" 's !rCJ, ./., ,n e PaflY Farmer. Denms H-lIInefl. (lIId Rick Sisko 4. ONE of (he 10(eSl fashions coordinales well with HOT ding's dress code as modeled by Deb, bie Taylor and Sherry Alkire. 5. BRIAN McLAIN and Dan Gilberr ex, hibiI lhe ever popular casual clothes now coupled with dressier swea/ers and blazers . r::===~ 31 Fashions
34 Concerts and something I'd never seen before," said Joe Mabry, a junior from Michigan, "a man playing three different keyboards at once. This year it was the same thing . He used the same routine and only added about one new song to his whole program. It got kind of old." Iceberg began with an electronic version of Harding's Alma Mater, played tunes ranging from Walt Disney to Bach and added a Pink Floyd number. On his awe-inspiring machine, Iceberg conjured up guitars, violins, trumpets, human voices, saxophones, electronic applause, cats, dogs, rain, thunder, wind, trains and cars. The grinning musician added "Fanfare for Wendy Iceberg," a touching piece dedicated to his daughter. Grammy Award winner Ray Stevens who had chalked up such hit s as "Gitarzan," "The Streak," and "Misty," was next in line to thrill country and comedy lovers. Stevens, who is widely known for his sense of humor, said, "To laugh at something is the biggest and best way to bring whatever it is that's bothering you down to size and deal with it. But lUke all kinds of creative work. It doesn't ha've to be funny." Stevens, a true entertainer, kept the crowd laughing with his 1962 hit, ..Ahab the Arab," and modern spoof, "I Need Your Help Barry Manilow." But Stevens did have a serious side. His song, "Misty," which won him a Grammy for the best arrangement in 1975, portrayed deep feeling and emotion for a beautiful girl, Misty. Stevens' warm-up act was David Loggins, a songwriter from eastern Tennessee whose top release was the single, "Please Come to Boston" with Epic Records. He was a tremendous addition to the program. "I like the lyrics to his Boston song," commented Linda Malick, a freshman. "He keeps asking her to come to him. She just wants him to come home." The one dissappointment of the year's concert schedule was the cancellation of Gene Cotton. Cotton, who had visited Harding before, caught the Bangkok flu and missed his appointment because of the illness. He had, however, managed his annual appearance by "warming up" the audience for Anne Murray. Rounding out lhe year's singing and playing were the Wright Brothers. For their ninth consecutive time, the group performed before an appreciative audience. Brothers Tom and Tim Wright along with Karl Hinkle mixed their talents on such songs as " Death Comes a Knocking" and "The Rainmaker. " The entertainers performed impressions, told jokes and talked with audience members in order to build the rapport that made the concert more than a series of songs. In all, thousands flooded into the new Benson to hear the numerous performers. One concert enthusiast spoke of her feelings for the varied shows. "Harding has an excllent program," commented Helen James. "Lots of work goes on behind the scenes. It is difficult to get a group suitable for Harding and yet also popular. We've had both, and that 's a tribute to Dr. Barnes and the SAC." - Skip Bradley and Jimmy Allen
- Don Holfand
The Magic of Shakespeare Comes to Life The 1980 Homecoming play not only was the first major dramatic production in the Benson Auditorium, but it was a change in tradition. "A Midsum· mer Night's Dream," the Shake· spearean surprise, departed from the expectations of a faU musical. Director Charles Parker, commented coneering the change, "Because there were so many years of music~.Is. people came to associate them with Homecoming. However, there is a wealth of dramatic literature to be had for an entertainil1g evening." "It was an experiment worth a try. The show let people know classical plays can be fun and entertaining,' I he added. The new Benson stage presented some challenges of its own. The tremendous amount of space seemed like "a monster to fill," Parker commented. Ultimately an elaborate forest was constructed to serve as the set for the majority of the play. Lasting approximately 2 Y2 hours, "Midsummer Night's Dream" was a humorous look at the crazy things that can happen in love. From the time the love potion took hold of the Athenians to the close of the Pyramis and Thisbee play: comedy. madness, and drama prevailed. Parker noted that today's society seems to be filled with the madness of romantic love... It may be time for all of us to stand back and laugh at ourselves," he commented. Approximately 1,200 people viewed the production. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" incorporated three different plots, which called for 10 leading roles. Many people therefore assumed responsibility for the play's success. Audience imagination produced much of the mystique of the show. Actors were occasionally deemed "invisible" by the script and great distances were symbolized in a few feet. Parker commented that modern audiences tend to like realism because of television and the movies. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was a change from that. But, he added, tricks of the imagination are, in his estimation, good and acceptable dramatically. The cast of thirty-four members labored , along with many others, to make the playa success. Parker spoke proudly of his actors, .. 1 felt really good about the cast. We had people who took to their roles very well. They created larger than life characters and worked together excellently." The group practiced for two to four hours daily for approximately six weeks before opening the curtain on the finished product. Because it was an unconventional play, there were a few obstacles to overcome. It took a while to get used to the Shakespearean language. In fact, Mike Foster who played Oberon found himself asking, "Now what am I saying here" often. Another hurdle was the body language required. Parker stated that Shakespeare provided much of the feeling in the lines, but the actor must convey most of the emotion with his body and voice. The Benson stage was a tremendous asset in this area, giving the actors greater freedom in which to project their character. JefT Hopper, the shows music director. composed and produced all of the original music for the show. Robin Miller, technical director, designed many of the special effects of the productions, utilizing lights, screens, ropes, and veils. After the third performance, the cast celebrated with a party at Riverside Park. They dispersed the traditional Arts and Trauma awards, mock awards that roasted most of the cast. For example, Greg Morrison (Bottom) was honored for having portrayed the role which was most like himself, a donkey. In any play there occurs the unexpected. These " bloopers," and the improvisations they inspire, are s,ometimes the highlight of the show. Parker recalled his favorite "Midsummer's" surprise. "I'll always remember Bob Ritchie accidently falling through the stage floor. It brought the house down, so we kept it in the show." Perhaps speaking for the entire cast, Jeff Johnson slated, "I think it was a good break from the traditional musical. From the start it was a big challenge to make the play entertaining since people expect Shakespeare to be dry and boring. It was a lot of fun, and I'm glad we did it." Although highly pleased with the play's outcome. Parker revealed that he would probably return to the standard musical next year. He was quick to add, though, that the gamble had been worth the risk. - Charles Dupre I. IN CELEBRA TION of his wedding, King Theseus (Ward Bartletl) prepares to treut his guests to a Greek drama. 2. AS DIRECTOR of the acting company that has been commanded to perform for the king, Quince (SCOII Cody) begs Bottom (Greg Morrison) to consider playing the title role in hispfay. 3. KELLY VAN PATTER and Donna Slack float gracefully through the air during the fairies' dance.
A wide variety of theatrical productions graced the stages of the Harding campus running the gamut from slapstick to political satire. Theater-goers were treated to ensemble presentations, theater in the round, and standard-acting. One of the best received productions of the year was "The Fourposter" starring Kay Goree and Bob Perkins. Directed by Scott Cody, the humorous play followed a couple from their wedding night to old age. It was performed in the Little Theater from a script that Cody had wanted to produce for a long time. Since the script only called for one actor and one actress, Perkins, who collaborated with Cody on the production, took the male role. Auditions were held for the female role. Goree was the lucky applicant. "Scott and Bob already
knew what they wanted," she commented. HI really felt strange walking in on their show the way I did." Although the "Fourposter" was a full length play, most of the productions were one-acts. The numbers of scenerios gave many "would be" actors the opportunity to express themselves. Lisa James commented that she had never really acted before. "I wouldn't even try out becau~ I was scared I wouldn't make it. But I finally got up the courage to audition for 'South Pacific' ." Several students directed the one acts. Their reasons were as numerous as the plays they produced. Many just wanted to try their hand at working a show. Kevin Uebelein, an accounting major, directed "The Pit," a satirical statement about today's society. "If I ever change my career plans it would probably be to the field of drama, because I have always enjoyed acting and directing plays," he explained. Some producer I directors were required to compile a script and direct a play for an upper level speech class. Cliff Thompson, a junior speech major, produced two plays during the spring semester, everthing from designing the sets to acting in his own creation. Thompson commented, "It gives you the experience you need as a speech instructor or manager of a community theater. " Even though most of the dramatic efforts were student productions, a few were sponsored by the speech department. The annual Reader's Theater, directed by Dr. John Ryan. presented "His and Hers," a script compiled by Dr. Ryan, with a cast of eight of Harding's best actors. It was performed in the Little Theatre, it played to sellout crowds each night. It was subsequently invited to enliven Ouachita Baptist's Homecoming. HUMILIATED by being repdmanded in the presence of Sergi, the domestic (Andy Crossman), Petrollin (Cliff Thompson) controls his anger as the assault for Bounine (Scott Cody) continues. 2 HIM (Bob Perkins) learns the realities of pregnancy from Her (Kay Goree) in "The Fourposter." 1 FATE is per· sonified in Chip Green in • 'Spoon River Anthology." 4. WROUGHT with despair, Wayne Bellis portrays a biller minister in "Spoon River Anthology. ..
, , The World Comes to Harding for a Song The 15th Annual Christian College Choral Festival was held at Harding University this spring. The event rotates yearly from school to school. This was the third time Harding had hosted the festival. Previously, in 1%7 and 1976, Harding sponsorea the mus~ ic shows which were conducted by George Lynn. This year the combined chorus~ es, numbering approximately 800 students, were directed by Howard Swan. Swan is a leading figure in choral music in the United States. Cliff Ganus 111, the event's coordinator ' for the host group, Chorale. commented, ·'We had a very good man as clinician. He helped the festival become a very good experience for everyone. " The groups, which performed January 10, from 7:30-11:00 p.m., began arriving a day early. Seven hOUfS were spent in rehearsal together. Each of the Choruses were allowed seven minutes of individual performance time. In all, 18 choruses representing 13 schools participated in the program. The students were housed in the homes of church members, faculty members, and dormitories in and around Searcy. An enormous banquet was given for the singers before the festival for which the Belles and Beaux performed. The audience, estimated 1,100, seemed very appreciative and responsive to the groups. Many of the viewers travelled from such distant places as Dallas and Texarkana to witness the event. In summarizing the festival, Ganus noted, "By far, this was the largest festival ever held. There were 500 or so last year, but this year's 800 made it an enor-
mous production. It fit perfectly into the new Benson Auditorium. " Ganus commented that each group's highlight was their own performance. "There was a great improvement in aU of the choruses." "I hope this trend continues." he added. Harding had its three choruses involved in the festival: University Singers, A Cappella Chorus and Chorale. Next year the event is scheduled for Oklahoma Christian College i.n Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I. CULMINA TlNG the weekend of musicianship and fellowship is the performance of the combined choruses. 2. STRIYING to achieve the very best quality. Dr. Howard Swan conducts the ensemble with intense ferocity. 3. HELPING Dr. Cliff Ganus prepare for the Harding Chorales performance, Warren Alkire straightens his boutonniere. I •
Homecomingfocuses on Dreaming 1980's Style With the arrival of alumni, friends, and parents, to the Harding campus Homecoming 1980, continued in the tradition of homecomings past - with a few of its own innovations. The weekend really began on Thursday evening November 6, as -Lynn Watson, of Marshall, Texas, was crowned queen by Dr. Clifton Ganus, Jr., at the homecoming pep rally featuring the lauded faculty cheerleaders and the Bison cheerleaders performing a pompom routine. The activities continued with an Alumni chapel service in the Bernard Peyton Auditorium on Friday morning. There were nearly 300 people in attendance to pay tribute to the classes of 1930 and 1955 and to celebrate their 50th and 25th anniversary. respectively. Homecoming day dawned warm and breezy - perfect for a parade and football game. The parade included the Marching bands of the Harding Academy in Memphis, Tennessee, and Des Arc High School, as well as the Bison Thundering Herd. The parade was accented by several clowns who entertained the parade viewers with quips and candy. All the clubs were invited to enter floats 42 Homecoming in the parade. This year, however, there was very little participation, even though cash prizes were of~ fered for the best entries. AI~ pha Omega social club's "Daydreams" took first place in the competition. Following the parade, the festivities peaked and declined as the Bisons were defeated by he Southern Arkansas University Muleriders, 15~7. The halftime was filled with the presentation of the homecoming court and a pro~ gram, coordinated by Dr. Jack Ryan, with the patriotic theme "American Folk Spectacular," presented by the Thundering Herd, A Cappella Chorus, and the guest high schools bands. The final performance of the homecoming production, William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," drew the weekend to a close. Homecoming had served its purpose and could be viewed as a success. It enabled Harding graduates to come "home" and enjoy a weekend of festivities planned for them. In the words of Dr. Jimmy Carr. Homecoming Coordina~ tor, "We had a large number of alumni returning, and it is, after all, basically for them." - Charles Dupre _ Don HoI/arId
1. PREPARING to d.f.nd th.ir gool, Ihe Bisons set up a strong front line against the Muleriders' offense. 2 STANDING m:oud and erect, Kevin /cenberg plays "The Battle Hymn 0/ the Republic" during Ihe hal/time show. 3. "THE FRESHMEN get younger every year, " comment spec~ lotors as they spy Stella and Matthew Kreh, past andjulure students o[Hording. 4. FEIGNING embarrassment, Steve Awtry greets parade viewers. 5. FIRST'PRIZE for /loats goes 10 AI· pha Omega for the "Daydreams" expanSion 0/ the "Dreaming 1980's Style" homecoming theme. 6. "STRA WBERRY Shortcake, Huckle· berry Pie V-/-C-T-O-R-Y!" whooped faculty cheerbillies Virgil Lawyer and Jimmy Carr. 43 Homecoming
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