"Jack of All, Master of One." Receiuing her Master 's Degree, Lorene Pascaliwagon receiues the band of honor. - photo by Public Relations Office. I've watched it come and, now, I both fear and anticipate it. As it approaches, I dread our meeting, yet I long for our day. The shimmering black gown hangs limply in my closet Reminding me of its formidable approach; Reverently, I touch its matching cap to instill its reality in my mind. I've seen others face it. The days until it happens are counted down, Marked off the calendar in a ritual. Much like that of an anxious child awaiting Christmas - Unknowingly anxious. The reactions to it are so confusing. Some cry, some laugh. Some shout, some sit in silence. Still others simply smile. What will I feel? It already affects me. My calendar bears the bold black marks which slowly efface time. My friends and I impulsively drop all obligations: We take long walks and carry on long conversations of yesterday; We uneasily mention tomorrow -for tomorrow brings it closer and closer. There are moments when it makes me happy. These moments are filled with laughter Echoing through the hallways of my memory. A casual glance from a companion brings giggles to my lips. Smiles from strangers facing it also warm my heart. We all know it is nearing. We all realize, in our deepest thoughts, This ending marks the beginning of so much for each of us. But, now, as we prepare for our final walk together, We all feel, instead, that our days are beginning to end. - by Karen Roseberry "I'm Pinned!" To nursing majors, such as Mark Priddy , the senior pinning marks a graduation /rom one leuel to another almost as important as the day they receiue their degrees . - photo by Public Relations Office. Pomp and Circumstance. One of the most meaningful walks taken by a college st.udent, ~h e procession into the graduation ceremony is also one of the most anticipated. Bruce Gnce, a Bible ,,:,a. jor, Kim Johnson, a speech major and Troy Johnso~, a jo~rnalism. major, follow the long Ime becoming former Harding students. - photo by PubliC Relations Ofbce. 38 Beginning To End
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