Receiving a new ' ntegrating faith and learning" became the new theme as we experienced a presidential transition. Dr. David B. Burks became our fourth president on May 10, 1987, but he was not inaugurated until September 18. He followed Clifton L. Ganus, Jr., who had served as president for 22 years. Even though Burks was already president, a week of festivities were planned to honor him. The entire week was filled with activities revolving around the inauguration. Chapel program were oriented to explain the aspects of the new term. The Memphis Symphony traveled here to perform a free concert. The American Studies Program sponsored a lectureship featuring Dr. Paul Faulkner, of Abilene Christian University. On inauguration morning, the George S. Benson Auditorium stage was filled with students who were members of either one of the university choruses, the Academy Chorus or the university bands. The procession of delegates and representatives from various societies and 83 different !.llliversities followed. The ensemble, which accompanied the processional, was directed by J. Warren Casey. They performed two premier musical arrangements, The purpose of the nauguration Ceremony was not to honor me as an individual, but rather to reinforce the principles of the institution. 1 {) Inauguration ~ Student Life position "The inauguration was a grand occasion which gave us all a chance to reaffirm the values which make Harding a distinctive institution." - Tom Alexander "Fanfare in D & B Brass Choir," and "The Inauguration Procession," both written by Dr. William W. Holloway. The ceremony started with an invocation by Dr. Neale Pryor and the performance of "America the Beautiful." The audience was then addressed by several honored guests such as Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton and the Wal-Mart President David Glass. After Mr. James Cone, chairman of the Board of Trustees, gave his challenging speech, Burks responded. He accepted the challenge and told the filled auditorium of his plans for creating a better Christian environment. Inauguration Week was a busy time as Burks became president. Nevertheless, with his new plans and his enthusiasm about serving the school , Harding was bound to become stronger and more prestigious. As Burks lead us, he continued to "integrating faith and learning." President Bur~. Olivia Smythe, representative from New York University, hands over a certificate to the reigning president, David B. Burks. Representatives from over 83 universities graced the campus at the inauguration. - photo by Ken Bissell. Unique view. A crow's eye view shows the setup of the speakers. Speakers at the inauguration ceremony included men of all caliber, ranging from the representative of the students, Mike Allen, to the representative of the state, Governor Bill Clinton . - photo by Ken Bissell. When Ganus speaks... Clifton Ganus, Jr. , Chancellor ofHarding, presents the Seal ofHarding during the morning Inauguration ceremony. Ganus becomes the fmt Chancellor on May 10, J9ffl, after serving 22 years as president. - photo by Bill Tripp.
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