More Than A Game L hey say it's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game. When it came to football, Kenneth Forte played the game well. In November of his senior year, Forte walked away with the NAIA Player of the Week trophy after his performance in the game against Ouachita Baptist. He was the second Harding student ever to have received this honor. His love for football was first seen by his parents when he was at the age of nine, when he began playing on a Pee Wee League football team. His zeal for the sport continued on through his senior year in high school. It was then, while securing the tight-end position, that Forte made all-conference. Even then, Forte had no idea what opportunities would await him at Harding. His skill and desire took him far. At the beginning of the fall semester, Forte along with his fellow teammates, sat down and wrote down goals for the semester. "My goal was to get better and better;' said Forte. He did just that. Forte recalls not being in as good shape as he needed to be in. However, thinking back to mid-season, Forte added, "I was in the best shape:' Before the game in which Forte was awarded the trophy, he felt better than usual. One major contribution to this was that Forte had just talked to his mother on the phone. "My mom is an inspiration to my life;' said Forte. "She puts me in one mood and gives me scriptures." He further added that meeting together before the game with the team sets the tone. "One of the most motivating people I've known while I've been here besides my mom is coach Peacock," said Forte. "He prepares us well as a team. He's great to play for because of his motivating factor;' Forte himself believes "motivation is something you do for yourself. It helps when someone wants you to do something and is pulling for you:' In relation to the award, Forte said, "I'm thankful to God most of all. I think it's a blessing. I'd trade it in a second for a winning season and a trip to the playoffs. The team and the coaches deserve that." Forte continued assuredly, "That award could have gone to any player on the offensive or defensive lines. It's something I accomplished on my way to accomplishing higher goals." Forte is anticipating his return to the Bisons next year. "I want to return next year to help the Bisons win the AIC. We have a good chance;' said Forte. 'I've dreamed of playing professional football. To accomplish that would be phenomenal. That's on the other side of the bridge, though:' Forte's number one goal? "When I graduate I will have reached my biggest goal:'<'.) - Karen Reynolds Looking for a hero. Kenneth Forte, a senior from North Little Rock, AR, received the NAIA Defensive Player of the Week for his playing as a lineman on the Bison football team. - photo by ferry Traughber. Becky Jeannne Shipp - Ruther Glen, VA . Radio-telev ision . Zeta Rho; Alpha Epsi lon Rho; Kappa Tau queen; Dea n's List; Homecoming queen attendan t; KHCA staff; Stud ent Impact; TV-12, news anchor; VISA . Kenneth Mason Shivers - Oxford, MS. Mangement . Sub-T 16, Sergea nt of Arms; Ko Jo Kai beau ; lntramurais, All -Star; Intercoll eg iate Athl etics, Football ; SAM. Eric Vaughn Simmons - Sea rcy, AR. Phys ica l education . Bucca neers; Dea n's List; lntramurals, All-Star; PEMM Club. Dena Olene Sims - Rat liff Cit y, OK. Phys ica l education . Tri Sigma Delta; Alpha Chi; Campu s Mins itry; Dean's Lis t; lntercoleg iate Athle tics, Basketball; Kappa Delta Pi; PEMM Club, secretary, treasurer, presid ent; Student Impact, energy group leader. Angela Rene Sinapiades - Athens, Greece. Elementary ed uation . Tri Ka ppa; Campaig ns - Geneva, Swi tzerland; HUF; TECH; SAEA . Arlene Beatrice Sipe - Newburyport , MA . Accounting. OEGE; lntramu rals; Pi Ga mma Psi . Sue Ellen Slasor - Weirton, WV. Nursing. Theta Ps i; Alpha Chi ; Campaigns - Nigerian; Campus Ministry; Celes tial Singers; Dactylology Club; Dean's List; HSNA; JOY: Outreach; Sigma The ta Ta u . Jeffrey Mark Slater - Roya l Oa k, Ml. Bibl e. TNT; Campus Mins itry; Colelge Republica ns; lntramurals; Marke ting Club; Resident Assistant; Timothy Club. Pamela Ruth Slater - Cedar Hill, TX. English . Debra R. Sloan - Cadiz, KY. Ar t. Lisa R. Sloan - Cadiz, KY. Ma thema tics educa iton . GATA, Athl etic Director; Commo nwealth Singers; Dena's List; Intramurals, All -Star; Kappa Delta Pi; MECA. Michael Small - Wynne, AR . Biology. Mansel Dee Smelser - Tusca loosa , AL. Account ing. TNT; America n Studies; Coll ege Republica ns; lntramurals; Pi Gamma Psi; sophomore class representati ve; VI SA. Cheryl Yvette Smith - Commerce, TX. Nurs ing. Theta Psi, Historian, Devoti onal Director, Athl etic Director; HSNA; JOY; Friends. Denana L. Smith - Searcy, AR. Accounting. Transfer from Arka nsas State Uni ve rs ity-Jonesboro; Pi Gamma Ps i. Shades of Seniors 111
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