Epilogue T he year is over. Even as you read, it sinks deeper into the recesses of the mind. The shades of change are a mist, obscuring both the road ahead and the part of the road you have already traveled upon. The dimness can be terrifying, but there can be no turning back . We must face the challenges given us and press on in the direction that we perceive to be forward, putting faith of deliverance in the Lord. A twelve year era in my life has wound to a close. I cannot remember life before I came to Harding Academy and I cannot begin to imagine what it will be like to leave the only school, town, and church that I have ever known . I could fill volumes with the memories that I have of this place; memories of voting for good citizen and of chapel with Mrs. Henry. I will cherish these more greatly than any material possession; they will certainly be a great comfort in days to come. The graduation of the class of 1987 marks the end of an era of sorts. We represent the last large group of Harding Drivers. Increasingly, those now entering the academy are of widely varied background, often having no ties with the University but I as one who remembers a building with a roof that leaked and a playground that is now buried under the asphalt of the business building's parking lot, feel that the special closeness of friends at the Academy will survive as long as the institution itself does so. I do not intend to idolize my Alma Mater in these words; there is infinite room for improvement and maturing. To lose sight of this is to make this institution into a white-washed sepulchre as Christ spoke of; let us therefore push forward daily to mature spiritually, to break down the walls that separate us. Let us truly strive to walk in his steps.<) Friends. It has been said that no man who has friends is poor. If this is true, then we the students of the Academy are some of the wealthiest people in the world. - photo by Hernan Rivero!. Out of the Shadows 1987 Petit Jean Staff Adviser: Miss Ruth Browning Editor: John D. Treat Assistant Editor: Shannon Romine Life: John Treat Retreat: Bob Boaz Dedication: Vanesa Diles Homecoming: Michael Joiner Honors: Debbie Hendon Pep and Pride: Monya Martin Music: Carrie Tallant Boy's Sports: Pat McGaha Girl's Sports: Christy Howard and Karla Olree Faculty/Classes: Julie Grunwald Social Clubs: Kelly Vaughn Seniors: Torrie Hickman and J.P. Capps Elementary: Becky Kreh Staff: Susan Isom, Ronald Cook, Tim Smith, Tim Yarbough, Laura Williams, Robyn Butterfield, Delayna Throckmorton, Melissa Lloyd, Kim Johnson. Photographers: Mark England, Bob Boaz, Shannon Romine, Charles Jones, Stan King, Michael Joiner, John Treat, J. P. Capps, Craig Jones, Ruth Browning, Ed Wilson, Daily Citizen, Jerry Traughber, Hernan Riverol. Epilogue 353
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