Conquerors Conquerors. Front row : Hutchinson, Black, Couch, Sheppard, moore, Ashlock. Back row: Willis, Chastain, Miller, DeMatteis, Westjohn, Lape. - photo by Bill Tripp. Economics Team ~conomics Team. Front row: Ca rter, Agin, DeMatteis. Back row: Diffine - sponsor, Brenneman, Altman, Reed. - photo by Public Relations Office. 234 Conquerors, Economics Team V ISA, Volunteers in Support of Administration, was involved in a range of activities throughout the past year. These activities included helping with Harding's high school day, giving tours of the campus to interested visitors and making telephone calls to prospective students concerning ACT acceptance and other important information to help influence a decision to join Harding. The members travelled with administration officers to various youth rallies throughout the country and rally shined during the Youth Forum and Spring Sing weekend. Most of the members were of junior and senior standing that had a strong interest in the admissions process. "VISA is very active, especially when there are visitors on campus," said sophomore Chris Hanson. "We work to help high school students feel comfortable on campus by providing housing and a free meal - trying to make them feel at home. I really enjoy sharing with them how much Harding has meant to me:' The faculty sponsor was David Wright, who took over VISA during their third year as an organization. Durwood McGaha, director of admissions, summed up the program: "They (VISA) are a very valuable part of the admissions program here at Harding." Sponsored by the College Church of Christ, Friends was part of the Youth Services Committee. Dr. Ed Wilson, a deacon of the College Church, served as the director as well as the faculty sponsor of Friends. Also, Darrell Mitchell of White County Social Services, and Dwight and Barbie Smith of Campus Ministry worked closely with him. In the Friends program, college students were assigned young people who, for the most part, came from single parent homes. Among many of their contributions, they provided male role models, basic cultural enrichment, and attention on a one-on-one level. Similar to the wellknown Big Brothers organization, Friends ministered to the disadvantaged child by giving college students most valuable gift - their time. ''A lot of kids don't get to go to the movies, roller skate, or ball games, and this gives them a chance;' said Dr. Wilson. Friends, along with monthly group meetings, scheduled group activities together, including basketball games and ice cream parties. "The kids are just precious," Dr. Wilson expressed, "my heart goes out to them." DeeLaine Minchey, a member of the organization, enjoyed working with the kids. "I think Friends is a good way to forget about school work:' Minchey's little friend was six-year-old Jessica James. "It makes me feel young again;' said Minchey, "and tonight Jessica's spending the night in the dorm with me:' "Capitalism is Innovative - it made America" was the theme submitted by the Harding Economics Team at national competition in 1986. Harding's team ran against 170 other colleges and universities in the competition and ended the tournament with an inspiring National runner-up trophy and a $3,000 check from a major hotel chain. The Economics Team consisted of five students and was sponsored by Dr. Don Diffine. The team had an unrivaled record, scoring first place nine
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