I f Football Finale As the year progressed, football became one of the main topics of discussion. Each week, anticipation mounted until the final day. Throughout Friday, classes became harder to manage as the day went by; when the bell rang at 3:15 to announce that the time for the pep rally had started, eager students slammed their books shut and headed for the gym. After everyone had settled into their section and the Alma Mater had been played, the restlessness of the day unleashed and Wildcat Spirit was in full force. At the conclusion of the assembly, plans to meet friends at the game were finalized and everyone left for home . Starting at 7:00, Wildca t fans could be seen drifting into the Alumni Field; at 7:15, the majority of the spectators were in their places, and by 7:25 the stands were once again packed with students, faculty and parents who were eagerly waiting for another Wildcat victory. At 7:30 sharp, the Wildcat football team entered the field; the band struck up the Alma Mater; electricity filled the air. Crowd participation played a large part in the consistency of the Wildcats' winning seasons. By watching the reactions on the faces of the fans, one could tell whether the moment in consideration was in Harding's favor or in the hands of the opposing team. By the end of the game, the excitement peaked and friends and fans rushed onto the field to congratulate the victorious team. Another week of Academy life ended. Jm ..... , 296 Introduction We're fri~nds . A few of the senior high girls s~ow thezr love for one another and their excztement for their winning football players. - photo by ]on Dugger, Ito.. ."''I ~ l "All together on the downbeat! " Mr. Steve Holder, director for the Harding Academy band, revs up the players on the Rain Chant. - photo by Jon Dugger . l ..... j I I
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