Dr. John Ryan, professor of speech. Dr. Ryan commented that there was a relaxed environment. "With some classes, particularly upper level ones, t here was an intimacy or close-knit element because of the size of the c lass." Thi s intimacy seemed to foster better re lationships. " It was a great time to grow closer to o ther peopl e because there were so few peop l e on campus," Wa lkup observed. " The only disappointment of the first term was the cance llation of the fl oat trip." She alluded here to one of the two planned trips down t he Bu ffalo River. That was one of the activities during Summer Session that was I planned for the students by Dr. I Carr and his staff. Although there we re fewer ac tivities during the summer than in the regul ar schoo l year (a factor in the more condu c ive study atmosphere), several events took place. During -Intersession in May, there was just one mov ie shown; however, this term lasted onl y two and one-half weeks . There were more mov ies during Summer Terms I and II. One nigh t each term the faculty hosted a Supper Club, where they waited on t abl es for the students who dined in Heritage. Entertainers, either students or teachers or both, performed on these nights in the cafeteria. A group of adventurers went on a tour of Bl anchard Springs Caverns, and many a lso paddled down the Buffa lo River in July during Summer Term II. A simil ar trip had been planned for the fi rst summer term, but had to be cance lled when the wa ter leve l rose fi ve feet in one day shortl y before the trip was sc hed uled. Tru ly one of the highlights of the summer occurred right on campus when the annual watermelon cutting provided an opportunity for students, facul ty, and their fami l ies to mingle and enjoy the f ruits of summer. Af ter seei ng students and teachers alike engaged in a seed-spitting contest, it was eas ier to feel c loser to each other and to be a part of the Harding fami ly. _ Courtesy of Pub/ic;ily Office Dr. Carr initi ated the Summer's End term as a c l os ing to the 1982 Summer Session. This term was only three weeks long and was similar to I.ntersess ion which began the summer program. Some o f the students who enrol led in Summer's End we re already in Summer Term II , while others came to campus to pick up a few c redit hours in a few weeks. Even with the addition of the Summer's End program, enroll - ment for the entire Summer Session was down from the preceding yea r. Thi s reflected a nationwi de trend rather than an iso lated pattern at Harding. Benefits other t han gaining 1 academi c credit hours and deve loping friend ships were there for those who chose to take advantage of t hem. A number of events brought peopl e to Harding and gave students a chance to meet t hem. Fres hman orienta t ion was he ld twice during the summer and incoming students and their parents came to check out the campus and reg ister for the coming year. Elderhostel was held f or three consecutive weeks in June and was attended by peop le from many different states. Near the end of Summer Sess i o n the biennial 1 3- in -1 Workshops were held, giving students the opportu..nity both to meet peop le and to hear lessons from many powerful spea kers and knowledgeable teachers . Chape l during the summer was much more intimate. It was held dail y in the Ameri can Heritage Auditorium. Many interest ing - Shawn Daggett 1. What Luck! Maurice Cunn wins the mid-summer drawing and receives his prize certifica te (redeemable for a dinner for two at Tom 's Place) from Dr. Carr. 2. Busily tr imming the sh rubbery, summer ground crew member Amy Miller helps shape up the campus for another academic year. 3. presentations were m ade, notably a program by two chemistry professors, Dr. Don England and Dr. Ed Wilson. They not only disp layed and explained the dul c imers t hey had carved as part of their wood-cutting hobby, but gave an enj oyab le concert for the chape l audi ence. Whether it was because chape l programs were interesting or uplifting, or because visitors on campus broadened conversationa l resources, or because studen ts and faculty had a chance to see each other in a more ' intimate way, the 1982 Summer Sess ion at Harding was a t im e f o r se lf - improvement, growth, and relationships. It was a time when students cou ld gain academi c cred its, but it was also possible to ga in mu ch more, even on a quiet campus wit h few people around.,-¥ - Michael Corrigan - Shawn Daggett Finally the end arrives for Heather Smi th as her little sis ter helps her 'cap' fou r years of studies. 4 -5. Form makes the difference in seed spitting; Dwight Smith goes for a power thrust while Mike James performs the high back kick. Summer Sess ions/203
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