~ r-- ~ Intramurals ,,. I got it. Susan Traughber , a freshman from Tennessee, sets the ball during an intramural volleyball game - photo by Danny Meeks Program Offers Variety p or women who were weekend sports "duffers" or highly skilled athletes unable to play for the Lady Bisons , Harding offered an intramural sports program. ~ Any full-time woman student could participate in one or all of the sports which included softball, tennis, volleyball and racquetball in the fall and basketball, table tennis and badminton in the spring semester. Some of the women who competed in intramurals tried for a letter jacket , awarded on a cumulated point system. Each girl received points based on number of games she played, won or umpired. "About SO to 70 women participate in each sport," said Shelia Cox, an intramural assistant. "The top ten, out of about 20 to 30 who are trying for an intramural jacket, will win one." "Intramurals is really beneficial," Cox said. "The girls that participate have talent. There is more serious competition and less hard feelings than in club sports." Awards were given to the highest point earner and the one voted for individual. sportsmanship. Barbara Barnes was the women's intramural director. "Mrs. Barnes is very dedicated," Cox said. "She puts in many more hours than she can possibly be paid for. She tries to keep everyone satisfied." Intramural assistant Cheryl Easely related another benefit of intramurals. "I've met more people. A lot of times the girls who play aren't in a club so you wouldn't compete with them otherwise. You learn a lot about competition and working with people you don't know." J2tt Taking it all the way. Senior Barbara Elrod from West Helena , Arkansas, leads the way down the court to score during the girls intramural championship game ; - photo by Ron Pacheco . 130 Women's lntramurals
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