Jan Coker was an elementary education major from Atlanta, Georgia. She feels that "watching all the values impressed on me prior to coming to Harding really coming to life" was her greatest experience at Haoding. Coker was on the Interclub Council Executive Board, Pi Kappa Epsilon Sweetheart, and served as Ko Jo Kai soci~1 club preSident, vice president , secretary and treasurer. In the future she hopes to teach fifth or sixth grade. "Hopefully I can reach into students lives and make a difference because I might be the only Christian role model they'll have. " Harding's faculty had a tremendous impact on Frances Addington. "The positive attitude of the teachers and the confidence they had in me to believe in the future and my own poJan Coker and Ernie Addington are seated in front of Eddie Madden, Chet Brown and Gary Pitt - man. - photo by James McCreary. Gary Pittman, a chemistry major from Searcy, Arkansas, was inv'olved in the Pre-med Club and Alpha chi. One of his lasting impressions of Harding was the lifetime friends he made while at Harding. After graduation Pittman planned to attend medical school. One thing Pittman appreciated about Harding was its atmosphere. He commented , "The atmosphere at Harding encourages growth in every area of one's~ life , and the faculty puts much time and effort into ensuring our success." ~ tential." Addington was a political science major from Bald Knob. Addington planned to teach high school until her two children complete their education at Harding. She was involved in Pi Sigma Alpha , Phi Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta Pi , Barristers, College Bowl and American Studies. Eddie Madden, from Newport, majored in English and French. Madden was active in the Student Association, College Republicans , French Campaigns , Bison Editor , Chi Sigma Alpha social club and served as Alpha Chi president. One of his most memorable experiences with Harding was his semester at Harding University in Florence . "HUF was truly a growing, enriching, rewarding experience. I learned so much - not just about culture, but also about the Lord and myself. " After graduation Madden planned to pursue a Ph.D. in English. The outstanding experience for Chet Brown while at Harding was the semester he spent in Italy with the Harding University in Florence program. Brown , from North Palm Beach, Florida , was a management major. After graduation he planned to return home to find a job in management and work with the church there . "Harding isn 't just rules and regulations ; it's people and relationships," said Brown . Brown was a member of Titans social club , which he served as president. He was also beau for GATA social club and was involved in the American Studies program, Alpha Chi , the Campus Ministry Team , Dean's list , Australian Campaigns and various management organizations. Brown felt the most important aspect of our lives is "our Christianity , and that is where Harding has helped me the most." "Hold on to each precious moment you have at Harding. Sure it has its flaws , but the beauty of a rose far outweights the sight of its thorns." Jan Coker. Who's Who 269
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