porters of Harding who are outside of the school. It is nice being known by all the faculty members by name - that is special to me. I've enjoyed speaking in chapel, having fun, and getting to brainstorm ideas with no one really saying, 'You can't do that: It has allowed me to use a lot of my comic ideas:' Along with a New Year's party in January, after students returned for the Spring semester and a planned pre-club-- softball-season softball tournament, the S.A. took as its "pet project" the varsity basketball teams and ways to build spirit. They tried such things as introducing the players on a red carpet and activities for halftime, sharp-shot competitions where money was rewarded, and a slam-dunk exhibition to help influence school spirit in basketball . This was accented by gold "spirit rags" and gold cards with "HU" on them to express support for the teams. The American Studies Program attempted this year to p resent some of the key leaders of the nation in order to t rain the students for American leadership. The speakers were selected by the faculty from the business and political world, and all lectures were open to the public. The program primarily involved lectures, but also included educational tours. The group toured Dallas for one week this fall and Atlanta in the spring. The seminars ranged from high school youth seminars in the summer to the Spring Management Seminar - all having different purposes. "The American Studies Program provided outstanding experiences for the student body as well as the community," stated Dr. David Burks, director of the program, dean of the School of Business, and presidentel ect. "Basically," he elaborated, "we strove to promote a better understanding of the American way of lµe:' The purpose of Pi Gamma Psi was to inform accounting majors of career opportunities and to provide a time for students and professionals to discuss their fields. The club met once a month to hear speakers from public accounting firms or hear some other type of presentation. In the fall ·semester the members heard from many of the "Big 8 Accounting Firms.' Junior Ben Smith, president of Pi Gamma Psi, said, "We try to broaden our knowledge of the accounting practice because there are so many things that you can't learn in the classroom, and these meetings give us a different perspective:' Senior Bron Fore, a member of the club, said "I learned through Pi Gamma Psi more about what to expect on the job as an accountant and was prepared better for my interviews." This year the Harding Chamber Orchestra took on a new sound with new leadership and a new music repertoire. Patricia Cox acted as director of the group and began from the outset of the year to present a new style of chamber ensemble music to the student body. During the fall the Chamber Orchestra became the pit orchestra for the homecoming musical ''Annie:' Dr. Arthur Shearin, professor of music, led the group. They practiced for 21/i hours each Sunday in preparation for the November performance. Although the music was difficult and practices few, Shearin said he felt the group presented one of the best performances for any musical he had worked with. When spring rolled around, the group concentrated itself on performing late Baroquestyle small ensemble pieces. They had practices each week in preparation for a concert in late spring and various private functions (weddings, meetings, etc.) for which members of the orchestra were invited to perform. Players consisted of a number of Harding students as well as local musicians who contributed their talents as well. American Studies American Studies. Front row: Bu rks - sponsor, Duwe, Biggs, Creel, Martin, Kearney, Anthony, Davis, Henry, wilson, Cloud, Setiomuljo, R. Tabalujan. Second row: Kocher, P. Tabalujan , G. Willis, Jones, Taylor, Cunnane, Golden, Gardner, Schwartz, Huschen, Crabtree, Adams, DeMa tteis, Roberts. Fourth row: D. Martin, Rivero[, Fletcher, Blickenstaff, Baker, Beraden, K. White, Bingham, Young, Sample, Almendarez, Moreland, Chrisman. Fifth row: Truex, B. Smith, T Willis, Coburn, Roberson, G. Smith, K. Jones, Hladky, Keene, Hagiwava. Sixth row: Alexander, Rosier, Isaacs, Knight, Beliech, Can, Bendickson, Stevens, Kuek. Seventh row: Griffith, Curtis, C Davis, Hunter, Maynard, Mills, Peyton, Lin, T White, Fraley, McAfee, Brigham, Puckett . Back row: Stirrup, Toms, Killingsworth, Watkins, Ruble, f. Smith , Hatvany, Coffman , K. Miller, Price, Ashley, Hounsel, Lasher, Hawkins, Rodgers, Reed, Green, Sartin. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Chamber Orchestra Chamber Orchestra. Front row: Richardson, Irwin, Everett, Outlaw, Moore, Anderson. Second row: Wiese, Cox, Weibel, Manning, Collins, O'Neil, Stephens, Moss, Mason. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Facing the issues. During a speech for the American Studies Program, f. Peter Grace numbers facts off on his hand. Other speakers scheduled in 1987 were Henry Kissinger and Gifford Pinchot, III. - photo by Jerry Traughber. American Studies Chamber Orchestra 237
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