llr ,..----------Social groups serve public =~ Sociology Club Sociology Club. Front row : Henson , Gore , Ostrowski , Ha ll , Hayes , Newman ; back row : Morris, Verkler- sponso r, St ringer, Ewart , Turner , Barry , Leonard, Linton , Stovall . - photo by John Radcliffe . Social Work Club Social Work Club. Front row : Teas ley , Taschner , Starnes , Cli ft on , M atheny , Long , Bean , Baker, Haynie; second row : Bonner, A llen , Sm ith , Lowe, Dwyer, Heffington , Bak er , Wi lson ; third row: Shock- co-sponsor, Pace- co-sponsor, Stine , Hinds , Doerr, Boudrey , M itche ll , Hilton, Anderson , Ham pton , Meadows , Dixon. - pho to by Joh n Radcliffe . 164 Social Work, Sociology Club r II cp eople were of main importance to two highly similar organizations on Harding's campus, but the two groups had two entirely different functions to serve both on and off campus. Both of these organizations involved the social aspects of life. These two clubs, the Sociology Club and the Social Work Club, worked well together. The Sociology Club was made up of some sociology majors that met informally to promote fellowship for its members and to provide a broader view of the many aspects of social work. In the fall semester, the Sociology Club was active in serving the community by sponsoring a self-defense seminar. This seminar took place in the new gym and included guest speakers which discussed the topic "Violence in America." The seminar then concluded the following day with an actual demonstration of self-defense techniques that the average person could use in the event of a violent attack. The organization also made several field visits, including trips to a few local children's homes and one to Tucker Prison. Another concern of the Sociology Club was for participants to gain knowledge about the many different career opportunities in the field of sociology. Members of the Social Work Club also actively served the community by sponsoring volunteer service projects. This organization was responsible for the Resident of the Mqnth presentations during chapel. Each month, residents of local nursing homes who were regarded as being outstanding in their outlook on life were honored during chapel. After having a word of advice from each Resident of the Month, each were presented flowers and a plaque. After chapel, they encouraged the student body to come up to the Benson stage and visit with the elderly residents. In conjunction with the Sociology Club, the Social Work Club sponsored a retreat to hear lectures and get to know one another . This retreat was held at the Wyldewood Retreat Center. "The reason I became involved with social work," commented junior Allison Starnes, "was because I believe that it is a special form of ministry. I believe all Christians are here on this earth to serve, and I think that this is the best way that I can accomplish this in my life. This field is already lacking in strong, moral Christians, and since I'm interested in it anyway, I might as well help where I can." 4 The karate kid. Senior Jim Morris listens intently as an instruc tor gives tips on self-defense to an audience of interes ted Harding students . The Sociology Club sponsored the I?orkshop on the martial arts in order to inform the pub lz c about the necess ity of self- defense in this day and age. Th e workshop too k place on a Saturday morning . - pho to by Danny Meeks.
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