Within this section are a variety of honors that Harding University bestows on her students. These means of recognition have been a part of the Harding tradition for years. As these honors have become tradition, it is possible that observers have begun to focus on the rituals rather than on the significance that the honors have for the recipients. The honors may have become so much a part of the system that some have begun to think they are given largely for the sake of continuing tradition. Though some view these honors as routine and traditional , there is a sense in which the honors are made ,new every vear. Every year as different people receive the awards, they bring to their title their distinctive personalities, achievements, and goals. Taking their places in the long line of recipients , these people add new dimensions to the honors they receive. Members of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities are presented first. These 43 seniors were the final selection of the faculty , chosen from an original ballot containing 135 names. In addition to having kept a minimum 2 .5 GPA , these students have demonstrated a capacity for leadership and have distinguished themselves in all their activities. Students in Alpha Chi are pictured next. These students are juniors and seniors who have maintained a 3 .75 GPA on 80 or more hours or a 3.5 on more than 104 hours. To be eligible for Harding's chapter, students must have earned at least 24 of their hours at Harding . The Regina Spirit Award winner and the queens were selected at different times for various occasions, but the one characteristic they all share is that they were selected by their fellow students. They reflect the traits that the student body, in general , considered important, and therefore represent the school in a unique way. Because of their diligence and positive attributes these students have been chosen to receive official recognition, to receive special honor. And although the honors are traditional and have become old by reason of years ,the people on these. pages bring their own contributions and thereby create a new concept of each honor. & - Denise Johnston and Sheila Underwood Honors Editors SOMETHING NEW IN Who's Who Alpha Chi Regina Spirit Award Homecoming Queen 268 278 282 284 Winter Festival Queen 286 May Fete Queen 288 Petit Jean Queen 290
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