p.y A.a.n Simp50nJPocanonIClS, AR. }oumalism. Transfer from Crowlers Ridge College. Alpha Chi; Bison staff, reporter; Petit }e.an staff, editor, section editor; Public Relations Swdeot Soci~ ty of America; Society for Collegiate Journalists; Who's Who; Dean's list. Joy M.trie SimslSearcy, Alt Special Education. Shantih; International Campaigns; IOV; Kappa Delta Pi . Jimmy Co SitHltittle Rock, AA. Bible. Kappa Sigma Kappa; Kappa Kappa Kappa beau; football; Baseball; Kappa Delta PI; PENM Club; llmod',. Club. Kim A. SitlerlWest Chicago, Il. Business Systems Analysis . Kirei Na Ai. Laura Ann Sitler/Alburquerque, NM. Sociology and Secondary Education. Ka Re Ta, treasurer, historian; May Queen attendant; Resident Assistant; SNEA. Tomu AIbt-r1o Sitton/Avo ndal e, GA. Socia l Science . Kappa Sigma Kappa; American Studies; Track, All-Ale; Cross Country, All-Ale; Phi Alpha Theta. Arthur Hubert Smith/Germantown, TN, Physica l Education. Titans; Basketball; Coif, AII·AIC, Ali-NAtA Distri ct 17; Who's Who. Harry E. Smith/Memphis, TN. Marketing. Beta Phi Kappa, v. pre5ident; 6.1nd, Concert, March· ing.. Pep, Stage; Spring Break Campaigns; Intramurals; Society for the Advancement of Management; University Singers; College Republicans. jilnet Elizabeth Smith/Northport, WA, ACCOunting , Transfer from Spokane Falls Community College. Campaigns Northwest; Delta Mu Delta; Pi Gamma P~ . Kenneth Eric Smith/Great Falls, MT. Music t ducation. Sigma Tau Sigma ; A Tempo; 6.1nd, Concert. Marching.. Pep, student di rector, Stage, String; Chamber Singers; Coorale. Micn.a Brittilin Smith/Searcy, AR. Management . Transfer from Richland Junior College. l ambda Sigma; Oata Processi ng Management Association; Society for the Advancement of Management. Rodney Smith/ainton, AR. Mathematics. Tracy LeCh Smith/Monticello, AR. Dietetics , Transfer from the University o f Arkansas at M0nticello. Ju Go ju; DietetICS Club, 5eCrela ryft reasurer, v. president. jilnaer Susan Smithey/Ga rland, TX. Elementa'l Education. Omega Phi, president. Lori Ann SoutherLtndilubbock, TX. Nursing. ransle, f,om lubbock Christian College , Kirei; JOY; Student Nurses' Association, historian; Sigma Theta Tau. !Opinionl His Willi Our Purpose - A Look Beneath the Surface As the room began to fill, the excitement grew. The circle closed in toward the center of the floor. Then a voice from a corner began the song, "The Steadfast love of the lord, " and by the second line, the Recording Studio was filled with harmony. Hundreds were there, and another lily Pool devotional made Thursday night the highlight of the week for many. Since attendance was voluntary, the large turnouts for these gatherings, as well as the high level of spiritual fervor exhibited seemed to indicate a thriving spiritual life on the Harding campus. Many other " indicators" showed the same thing. Social clubs and organizations had devotionals, Jerry Jones conducted a weekly Monday night study session, campaigns to all parts of the country and the world were participated in by a number of students, the Outreach program and Timothy Club brought knowledgeable and trained speakers to the campus, the annual Bible Lectureship brought some of the best speakers in the brotherhood, and mission work was heavily stressed in regular chapel presentations. Even vocational mission groups organized and planned for post-graduation work. Along with daily chapel, regular Bible classes, and Sunday and Wednesday Bible classes and assemblies, it was obvious that the opportunities for spiritual development on the Harding campus were in plentiful supply. The tendency was to measure the spiritual life of a Christian college by the amoun! of "spi ritual activities" conducted. By this standard, Harding excelled. However, the spiritual life of people cannot be measured just by the number of activities attended. But even by that standard, attendance and participation at these events and pre> grams, compared to the size of the student body, was small. Further " indicators" also existed which showed a weakness in the spiritual life of students. While attendance was many times low at religiously-oriented events, the Benson was crowded at special entertainment presentations, such as movies. Skoaldipping was a frequent habit of some students. Some athletes who did not reflect Harding's ideals were recruited and given full scholarships. Some social clubs had a "bad dude" image - and enjoyed it. Attendance at assemblies of the church, especially Sunday and Wednesday evenings, was noticeably low. It was not unusual to hear cursi ng in some dorms . Charlie Goodnight's, a little Rock dance hall, was frequented by some students. A tense atmosphere, especially late in the fall semester, manifested itself in several visible ways - stolen cafeteria silverware, a skinned coyote in the Lily Pool, and the "temporarily removed" Harding College arch. An unusually large number of students went to the Counseling Center discussing inabilities to cope with some even threatening suidde. To look at one extreme of the spiritual life of students to the exclusion of the other would be neither a completely fair nor accurate view of the people who made up Harding University. It was difficult to classify a typical Harding student, but most students fell somewhere between those who attended every rei igious function and those who had habits that regularly violated Harding's rules. Helpful, friendly, and seekers of excellence were all characteristic of Harding students as a whole. The essence of spiritual life is, after all, a way of life, an attitude. It is an understanding of 'seek ye first the kingdom' - a matter of priorities and perspectives . Spring Sing has its glitter. Harding has its prestige. We are quite impressed with ourselves and others are too. But do we rea lly have that perspective? Harding students must take the individual initiative to conduct themselves and be an example to others as Christ would have them do and be. Harding administrators, faculty, and staff must strive to be more like Christ not only in their purpose, but in their daily interactions with students. The body of believers which comprises Harding must refl ect the life and teachings of Him whom we serve. These goals should be continuously before us that we might see them and attain them_ This must be done not just to uphold the reputation of Harding for reputation's sake, but that we might achieve the greatest level of spiritua l life - forgiveness of our sins and fellowship in His body.~ "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from every sin." 1 John 1:7 _ Jay Simpson Rector-Sou therl and/229
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