I I .. 292 Introduction rSI urnmer days carne to a close as the 1985-86 school year began. On August 16, new students registered for the school year and chose their schedules. Classes began on August 19 and a mixer was held that evening. Led by the senior high cheerleaders, the first pep rally of the year started spreading Wildcat-spirit. Afterwards, a devotional held in the gym enabled a different type spirit to surface. Throughout the first few weeks of school, students and teachers could tell that something in the attitude of the school was different from the past years. A new, positive outlook was found in each aspect of Academy life. Not only was there support for extracurricular activities, but each day students and What a mess! Coupons , magazines , school books and miscellaneous papers adorn this senior's locker. It is pronounced the dirtiest locker by the Petit Jean staff. IlL ... teachers alike gave one another emotional and spiritual support and encouragement. As a result, the entire body of Harding Academy experienced unity and a bond in Christ. As the year went on, the freshness and newness wore off, but the positive atmosphere continued. Chapel took on a new meaning for some when they began to bring their Bibles and follow along with the scripture readings and speakers. Many of the senior boys shared personal experiences with the student body and brought the scriptures into a realistic view. Sprirtual maturity became the goal of the senior class as the year progressed, and, with the Lord's help, they aimed to lead the younger students in that direction also. J2t What's going on here? Coach Gary Rhodes and his daughter watch the excitement of the mixer with an amazed eye. - photo by ]on Dugger. ..... ~ l. -- ,.. ... [ .. ]
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