310 Interest Groups Strengthen T he Foreign Language Club at Harding Academy gave students a chance to learn about and experience the cultures and languages of foreign countries. Eligible members were those who had been or were currently enrolled in any foreign language or cultures course. Mrs. Anita Hamilton and Mrs. Shirley Boyd served as sponsors with John Treat as President and Tim Yarbrough as Vice President. Three years ago the club had six members. This year it had over forty. The dramatic increase in membership was credited to an increase in activities, including an annual trip to New Orleans, and an increase in student interest. In September the group took the trip to New Orleans. A tour of the French Quarter and world famous Bourbon Street gave the students a chance to get a taste of another cultures' traditions and lifestyles while growing closer together. A trip was also taken to Hot Springs and the annual Oktoberfes.t held there. During the fun activities members experienced German culture in an exciting way. The Fire Marshalls are an important group that are often overlooked. Members are chosen by the faculty to supervise the many fire drills held throughout the year to alert the students as to what to do in case of a real fire. Captain Kelly Barden and Co-Captain John Treat set the schedules for when the drills would take place. Members also assisted students exiting the building and made sure that everyone had gotten out. The Marshalls also timed the students to see how long it took to evacuate the building. Whew! Several girls enjoy the peaceful view from a small bridge in New Orleans. -photo by John Treat. Organizations Fire Marshalls. Front row: Hopkins, Martin, Tate. Back row: Barden- Captain, Bouchareb, Joiner, Treat- Co-Captain, Pruitt. - photo by Mark England. Show us your Underalls! Lee Mackey struts his stuff in French class. - photo by John Treat. Foreign Language Club. Front row: Bailey. Tallent, Sanders, Walker, Boustead, Howe, Williams, K. Johnson. Second row: Tate- Reporter, Canales, Boaz, Smith, Conley, Grunwald, Butterfield, Hamilton -Sponsor. Third row: Dean, Forbes, Brown, Throckmorton, Buss, Pruitt- Sec.-Treas., Wilson, Meacham. Back row: Joiner, Jones, Yarbrough- Vice President, Wood, McGaha, King, Capps- Activity Director, A. Johnson, Treat - President. - photo by Shannon Romine. Wait AMinute! Debbie Hendon, Lee Milckey, Becky Forbes, Shunmi Song, and Brandon Harrell prepare for the upcoming ordeal in French I. - photo by John Treat.
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