- Darrell L. Truitt Shreveport, Allan Keirn garnered first place in dramatic interpretation, and Becky Maupin placed first in poetry interpretation. Shari Nelson, a newcomer to the team, said that "aside from winning, I'm meeting new people and seeing new places. That's the biggest benefit of the Forensics Team." ~ Campus Players, the oldest orga nization at Harding, was an honora ry group in which membership was earned rather than simply bestowed. Working for shows included general stage work suc h as lighting, S'et design and construc tion, acting, and pub li c ity, all of wh ich we re important in gaining membership in the group. A directing course offered by the UniverS ity and required by the speech department involved producing one-act plays for the public. The players were involved in these plays both on and off the stage. Student-directed plays such as " The Tavern" relied heavily on the group's participation. Campus Players provided a good path to working and planning things out, according to sponsor Robin M ill er. Morris EII is, also sponsor of the organization, said, "Campus Players promotes dramatic activity and serves as a source for us to draw talent from. Of course, we aren't always this ser ious. We do have a lot of fun while we're worki ng. " ~ Academic groups/131
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