American Home Economics Association Art Guild CONTACT Dietetics Club Harding's chapter of the American Home Economics Association , AHEA, stated its purpose this way: to provide for professional, social and cultural development of college home economics students. Beginning the year with a covered dish dinner, older members of the club welcomed the new into the o rganization and began to prepare for the year's activities. As a special project, senior home economics majors spoke to the club in October, relating their experiences and successes and failures in their home economics studies at Harding and encouraging the young students in their work. Participating in the Associated "Women for Harding's Tour of Homes at Christmas, members of the group helped plan the tour and decorate the homes. They also acted as hostesses during the tour. Attending the State Leadership Workshop in Apr il. the AHEA spent a day on the University of Centra l Arkansas campus, listening to lectures and entertainment provided by the UCA chapter. To info rm potential home economics student s of their program, AHEA set up booths during Harding High School Days and distributed departmental literature . AHEA President Robyn Ransom said that the year's activities reflected a professional goal to better understand the role of a careeroriented person in the field of home economics. The Art Guild wasted no time during the 1983-84 school year as all the art majors banded together for a year of activity. A mixer began the year, and students met the faculty and fellow students in an outsideof-the-c1assroom situation from the outset. Several different Guild theme parties tested the creativity of the members. Original costumes were designed for a Halloween party, a Gidget party, and even a beach party. A field trip to Chicago in September brought modern art to their eyes, and they shared their newfound knowledge wi th Art Appreciation students by showing films about the more famous and popular artists. Sponsoring a sale and open house during High School Day, the Guild introduced prospective students to the work of the school's Art department. During National Art Week, the Guild scheduled its own Art Appreciation Week and began to build up a library of information concerning graduate schools for the 236 Academic groups Clubs Show Increased Participation and Interest Art department. The goal of the Guild for this year and for the past severa l years was to encourage art majors to be more involved in their majors and with each other. Members said the goal was more and more of a reality every year as participation and interest continued to increase on the parts of both teachers and students. "You reach out your hand. we'll reach out ours, and we' ll make CONTACT." This slogan directed the objectives and defined the purpose of the newest organization formed on - John /. Radcliffi' the Harding campus. Composed of vo lunteers from the student body and the community, the group strove to provide a listening ear for anyone who needed to talk. Information was provided to those who ca lled concerning any social service needs, Fund-raising was also an important function of the group, as they worked at American Heritage banquets to raise money to pay advertising and phone bi ll s, Volunteers wo rked two-hour shifts from 5-11 p.m. every night of the week' they hoped to be part of the nat ional organization in the fall of 1984 when they were able to offer 24-hour service. According to student director Cheryl Williman, "We are all becoming a family united to the goa l of providing a 24-hour listening ea r to the people of White County . Whether their need be help with depression, family problems, boyfriend or girlfriend problems, financia l services, su icide, etc." The group also sought names of elderly people throughout the ~ lohn I. Radcliffi' commun it y, so they could call and check up on them while they were working. Though in its early stages, the group proved itself to be an effective organization providing crucial aid to those in need. Emphasizing a knowledge of foods through diverse activities, the Dietetics Club was one of the campus' most active groups . Beginning the year with a tour of Yarnell's Ice Cream plant , the members learned about
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