- Lisa Stewart 'EISOJTSL ,~ ... Unlike many state schools, Harding students had to abide by strict rules concerning dorms and housing facilities. Men were not allowed in women's rooms and women likewise in men's. But, as in most rules, there was an exception. One exception occurred each semester for two hours, and was deemed the title of "Open House." Open House was always a very exciting time on campus, with both men and women participating. Students spent many hours rearranging and decorating their rooms for this event. In addition, women usually spent several hours in the kitchen baking "goodies" to serve. Although both men and women worked many hours decorating their rooms, there were differences in the types of decorations in each. Girls tended to decorate with matching bedspreads and curtains, stuffed animals, plants, and overflowing bulletin boards; guys, on the other hand, seemed to stick more to po~ters and hob~y collectio~s. Although it took considerable work, students on the average seemed to enjoy Open House very much. Kinsey Butler remarked, " I always look forward to Open House because it's a time to visit with friends in a more relaxing atmosphere. " Some students went to elaborate lengths to draw atten- , tion to their rooms. The young I gentlemen of Grad Singles third floor. Michael Heasly and Gary Zito, added extra pizzazz to their " monestary" by decorating with candles and raw vegetables and dressing as monks while chanting Proverbs in Hebrew. Since Open House was near Halloween, two young women of Sears third floor, Ashley Burns and Lesley Hall , decorated their room with spooks , ghosts, and goblins. In addition, they handed out Halloween trick or treat grab bags filled with candy, and served 'witches green' punch. The men of Harbin second floor set up a reception table with candles and a guest list, whereas Christopher Thompson and Paul Starks, sent out invitations to visit their unusual room. The freshmen of Armstrong second floor collected $50 and bought a feast of food which they served buffet style in the hall. Open House on Harding campus proved to be an exciting time with both the men and women participating equally. Tammy Stanford summed up the night's activities by saying, "Open House was a blast and gave me a chance to meet new people and visit with old friends in more personal surroundings." ~ - Beth Fisher 1. "Which way oua" asks Jay Perdue and Chuck Fuller after a visit with Joanna Palmer during women 's open house. 2. In prep.r.tion for the evening activities, Kris Duncan and Patti Denson hang streamers from door to door. 3. Terri Evans prepares punch for gentlemen caf/ers. 4. Michnl Heasley and Gary Zito illustrate normal life in the "monestary" by chanting Hebrew and enjoying raw vegetables. Open House/21
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NTc5NA==