Sophomores: A stabiliz.ed life S ophomore Jennifer Terry, from Apple Valley, MN, looking back, saw many changes that occurred in the transition from freshman to sophomore status. When arriving on campus as a freshman, a whole new world awaited you, a strange one perhaps. Ahead were days of fun and friends, late night pizza parties, and the uniqueness of dorm life. By your sophomore year, however, things calmed down a little; some of the magic disappeared, but in its place came the reality of "I belong." "I just think it's a different mentality," said Jennifer of the yearly transition. "When you come as a freshman , it's a new experience; a new adventure." She explained that the first year of college could be an unsettling time, especially without knowing anyone when you first arrived on campus and experiencing the notorious "pot luck" roommate situation. However, in nine short months, the "I was such a freshman" days were history and the return as a sophomore was but the next step in the great college ladder of success. Summer break was truly a welcomed time of year for many students, although in some cases it often seemed too long for students such as Jennifer, who anxiously awaited the chance to return to school to reunite with friends and pick up where they left off. Indeed , while the freshman year was all "Guessery" to Jennifer, her sophomore year was much more predictable. "You know what to expect," said Jennifer. "You're excited to be here because it's an established part of your life, and it is something you miss when you're away." Club life, too , stabilized for sophomores. Jennifer commented, "You have your club; you know club stereotypes." Remembering what it was like to be a freshman, Jennifer remarked, "The opposite ends of pledge week are unreal~ · Sophomores in clubs, once knowing the torment of pledge week, lived into its triumph. The transition from freshman to sophomore extended even into the area of chapel. Jennifer shared the difference in sitting in the balcony her first semester with whomever she happened to stand with in the registration line, to now sitting on the floor with a group of friends - on purpose! In short, Jennifer knew that by now at Harding, she established relationships, knew the secret to preparing for college classes (whatever that was) and could successfully get herself through registration without calling Mom. Truly, the transition from freshman to sophomore, was not only natural, it was nurturing, - except for maybe, cafeteria food. - Karen Reynolds Sophomore class officers. Sophomores Susan Duncan, from Mesquite, TX, Brett Biggs, from Ft. Worth, TX, Robin Ross, from Palatine, IL , and Becky Haaz, from Searcy, AR , represent their class in the Student Association. The Student Association served as a liaison between students and the administration. - photo by Bill Tripp. Freddie Joe Acree - Pocahontas, AR Scott Ellis Adair - Phoeni x, AZ Nancy Ellen Adams - Dea rborn Heights , MI Bradley Earl Agin - Arnold , MO Terry Darwin Albright - League City, TX Stephen Leon Alexander - McKinney, TX Becky Jean Allbee - Newberg, OR Brad Allen Altman - Searcy, AR Pamela Jo Anderson - Sulphur Springs, TX Ben S. Arnette - Salinas, CA William Lyn Ashmore - Valparaiso, IN Trent David Austin - Paragould , AR Monica Lynn Bagley - Wrightstown , NJ Lisa Lynn Bailey - Pocahontas , AR Mark Dawson Baker - Mt. Dora , FL Dewey Scott Barber - Tarrant, AL Sheri Renee Barber - Sherwood , AR Kimberly Rae Barnes - Little Rock, AR Gary Dewayne Bates - West Plains, MO Julie Frances Beall - Gonzalez , LA Gail Ann Beard - Shrevepon , LA Lesli DeAnn Bearden - Midland , TX
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