From Philippians 2:3-5 we read , "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit , but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus." Many who make the decision to come to Harding, do so in order to gain an education further strengthened by Christian principles. Unlike most university campuses, Harding strived to uphold Christ-like attitudes in every area of college life , whether it be living in a dorm or sitting in a classroom of lOO ·students. Social clubs provided a channel of unity for the students who chose to join them, while attempting to set a standard of Christian fellowship and service for those looking from the outside in. For the ultimate goal of social clubs was to nourish the spirit of Christian unity among the students and faculty of Harding. . Each year social clubs attempt to take another step in hopes of accomplishing this goal. The 1984-85 year was no exception. Revisions of constitutions helped clubs initiate new measures toward unity within their own club. Those who thought new measures were out of reach, resorted to disbandment. Delta Omega and Delta Chi, two such clubs, saw disbandment as a positive step . Looking ahead to starting over , Austin Miller of Deltas stated, "Newness is always attractive. " The Interclub Council also placed emphasis on positive revisions of induction activities. The two most obvious steps taken were the shortening of induction to two weeks , and the decision to allow women's clubs to give multiple bids to prospective members. For the first time, most women had a choice in choosing a social club. These changes reflected a general trend toward strengthening the Christian relationship between whose who make H arding special. Social clubs seek to provide inner spiritual growth and service to those in need , in hopes of accomplishing the ultimate goal of complete unity in spirit of Christ. Harding was for those who look to Christ as their guide for living, and we strived to serve others as He served. Christ summed this up just before the Lord 's supper when he said, "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. 1 have set you an example that you should do as 1 have done for you. 1 tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who :sent him." John 13:14-16. . - Shelly Evans Social Clubs Editor SOMETHING NEW IN Induction InterClub Council Individual Clubs 84 Social Clubs 86 Coed Club 88 Brother-Sister Clubs 90 108 110 ,
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