' 'T· ime and ManageCommittment name of the game ment gets easier after marriage because you reexamine your priorities ... " Kenny Collins 'W hen Kenny Collins came to Harding, he thought it was going to be difficult to juggle his basketball, his studies and his girlfriend back home, but after a couple of semesters he learned how to balance them in a way that has brought him success in all three areas. By making it one of his goals to be well-rounded, Collins made a comfortable place for himself in the gym, the classroom, and the New Married Student Apartments. Kenny began playing basketball in Valley Springs, a town which supported him in his college basketball career through the sports page and the sports fans. Kenny's basketball career, a full 13 years , brought him several awards and honors, including Academic All-American and All-AIC for last year; however, one of the honors that Collins also mentioned was representing Harding and the people of Searcy in the best light that he could. While he considered this privilege, Collins remarked, ' 'I'm sure that the people of Searcy are looking forward to turning to the sports page without seeing my picture." Collins started as a Bison forward all four of his years at Harding, and scored more than 1500 points. Academically, Collins was also a high scorer, maintaining nearly a 3.5 in undergraduate work at Harding as a biology major. Kenny faced several challenging classes and late nights of study, which had to be strategically scheduled around late nights of basketball. He completed his undergraduate work in the scheduled eight semesters. As for that girlfriend back home, who became Melissa Parker Collins, she graduated as a three-year senior after completing her elementary education teaching block this spring. Melissa managed her time, too, so that she could attend Kenny's games and maintain a 3.5 GPA. Kenny admitted that "time and management gets easier after marriage because you reexamine your priorities and see the responsibility of supporting a family." Exhibiting leadership qualities on the court, in the classroom and at home, Collins seemed to find success in his ability to participate as part of a team. llit -Carla Crouch Going for the gold. Senior Kenny Collins from Harrison , goes for a lay up during the game against College of the O zarks . Collins was recognized nationally for his high season scores. - photo by Hernan Rivero[. Shauna Le Nea Wood - Hope, AR . Elementary education . Ju Go ]u ; Buccaneers queen ; Dean's List; Homecoming queen attendant ; SNEA . Thomas Craig Wornock - Little Rock , AR. Computer informati on systems. Alpha Tau Epsilon. Melissa Gail Yates - Tulsa , OK. Interior design. Ka Re Ta; AHEA; Dean 's List ; Friends . Robert Earl Yates - Vincentown, NJ. Lorri Annette Young - Harrison, AR . Computer informa.tion systems. Treasurer for Shantih ; Alpha Chi; American Studies; qata Processmg ~anagement Association; Dean 's List ; Delta Mu Delta; Ph1 Beta Lambda ; SAM. Yvonne Louise Young- Bloomfield Hills , MI. Gary Shawn Zito - Albuquerque , NM. Bible. Transferred from Moorehea? State University . King's Men ; Art Guild; Italian campaigns; Conquerors; HUF; mtramural ; Outreach; resident assistant ; junior men 's class representative ; Timothy Club ; Mission Prepare. Seniors 245
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