II f I I MR. AND MISS HARDING ACADEMY The greatest honor that is given to any student at Harding Academy is that of Mr. and Miss Harding Academy. Each year, the entire student body votes on the senior boy and girl that they feel best portrays the spirit of Harding Academy. Because the Academy is based on Christian principles, this entails more than popularity. These people must not only be leaders in school activities but they must also be living examples of Christianity. Brad Altman, son of Dr. and Mrs. Ted Altman, was this year's choice for Mr. Harding Academy. He has attended Harding Academy since first grade and has been a leader for his class the entire twelve years. While at the Academy, he has participated in football, basketball, tr~ck and tennis, FBLA, the Business Hard work out there. Brad Altman takes a rest from the complicated job as quarterback of the football team. Caring spirit. Lisa Pelkey, captain of the cheerleaders, puts the finishing touches on a personal spirit stick before the pep rally . 298 Introduction Simulations Team, and has been a member of Beta Club each year since seventh grade. His class has trusted him with the office of president twice, and his junior year he was elected to the position of secretary-treasurer of the Student Association. His senior year he was unopposed for the presidential position, and he served effectively in that position. Brad is not the first person in his family to earn this honor. In 1973, his brother Dane was elected as Mr. Harding Academy, and in 1976, his sister Jana was chosen as Miss Harding Academy. Lisa Pelkey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Pelkey. She has attended Harding Academy since her eighth grade year, and she has also been very active in serving the school. She has been a cheerleader since her freshman year, and Mr. and Miss Harding Academy. Brad Altman and Lisa Pel~ey pose for a picture on a swing on the beautzful front lawn of Harding University. Special people. Britt Thomas and Jill Tate were voted to be runners-up for this special award by the student body of Harding Academy . - photo by Jon Dugger. in recognition of her leadership, she wa elected as captain for her senior year. He sophomore year, she was elected by h !: class as their Homecoming representative and her junior year she competed at th state level in FBLA's Business Graphic division. To be a runner-up for Mr. and Mis Harding Academy, one must have th( same qualifications as the recipients of th1 award. This year, Jill Tate and Brit Thomas held the position of runners-ur because they too have shown the attitude~ and lives necessary to earn this honor Although they did not receive tht majority of the votes cast, their studen( body did respect them enough to award them with this honorarium.
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