Business Team CenArk Student Grotto College Republicans Dactylology Club Economics Team For two months of the spring semester, the Business Team worked together to manage a business for a two-year period of time in a simulated situation. All the decisions were made and reported to the competition headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The team worked together during February and March , using their management skills to make the best decisions possible and to stay informed about the project. In March the group traveled to Emory University in Atlanta where the final rounds of competition were held. The finals consisted of a case analysis with oral presentations and a second simulation which decided the overall winner. A banquet and awards ceremony concluded the 1984 games, which were sponsored by the Emory Graduate Business Association. Jim Henderson , sponsor of the group , said, "It is excellent practical experience and is a good learning situation for the students to use their knowledge and skills. " An interest in exploring caves was the only prerequisite for membership in the CenArk Student Grotto. Under the sponsorship of Dr. Carroll Smith, the spelunkers met periodically to explore , survey and map caves thorughout the Arkansas area. The primary purpose for the members dur222 Special interest groups Spelunkers Map Arkansas Cave ing the year was the completion of a map of the Cushman Blowing Cave, located in Cushman, Ark. Dewayne Agin , president of the group , revealed that "two years ago we discovered a passage in this cave. Now we are attempting to finish the exploration of the passage and complete the map. " The only political outlet on the predominently conservative Harding campus was the College Republicans. Promoting Republican candidates and ideals, the club provided political experience and helped students become involved in their government. During the fall semester , several members - f'lIblic RelAtions Of/iet - Leslie Downs - f'lI blic R,lAtions Of/ic, attended the state convention where Mike Johnson was elected State Vice-Chairman. Mike Simpfenderfer was honored with the title of national secretary. A poster-making party and. flyer distribution preceded Ed Bethune's announcement to - W,s Holland run for election to the U.S. Congress. The Arkansas Senator spoke to a chapel audience
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