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"' " l> l> 9 6 OVPAt>b ~-----------------------------------1q4~A4~ I>.,__~~~~~~-- 6 d 4 c. C> v TRANSITIONS IN STUDENT LIFE Student life evolved in many areas including the new food services, Pledge Week, graduation, and even the search for a perfect weekend. TRANSITIONS IN SOCIAL CLUBS so Members of social clubs experienced many new changes including induction, the search for a new sponsor, disbanding, and even the possibility of jumping to a different club. TRANSITIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS 92 National affiliations and an influx of freshmen trying to satisfy their extracurricular needs brought much change and growth to campus organizations. TRANSITIONS IN ATHLETICS 122 Players achieved many higher goals, including All-AIC honors and intramural jackets that allowed the students to have a deeper self-pride in their school. TRANSITIONS IN ACADEMICS 164 New staff openings and the creation of the School of Religion offered students a chance to achieve higher knowledge in over 50 major fields of study. TRANSITIONS IN ACHIEVEMENTS 202 With the development of new honor societies and the election of new queens, students were honored by their peers with recognition and admiration. TRANSITIONS FROM YEAR TO YEAR 226 With enrollment up for the first time in many years, Harding had to fulfill the needs of students while the students themselves found many ways to fulfill their own transitional needs. In the tradition of Harding yearbook staffs past, we present to and for the students, faculty, and staffofHarding University ofSearcy, AR, their yearbook . . . 4 ., 4 v <l v l> l> b v v t> d 41 • A 0 ,_Pt>At>4 " .. ti' <1 9 4 'ti' ,.. .II> ,II. d v C> p ~ 4 C> V' " v Q V 4 t. A q 4 'ti' ... A.., 'ti' ~ 9 A ~ V 4 A A q A ~~°'"'4 A Q 't> Po 41 4 I> .. Q ~ Q V 4 6 A q ~ Q I> Clo ~ ~ <l v fl "I ll' I> Q ti 4 l>c. d I> v 4 q <l v 4 v 1>b>VQI> l><lc2Ao 4 t>ti't>bl>4<l v 9 0 ., v 4 'ti' l> I> A 6 dq l>t>q<:J 4 I> 0 v ~ q v 43 ti. • q 4 'ti' DA q I> 'ti' I> 9 A 9 <i A A fl 4 v l> I> C> 4 Avt>P-iV 4 to i> Q 11 I> 41v4t>o q 4 v I> O> .. ., Q p ~ C> I> 4 I> A V 'ti' 0 • to 4 ~.,C>o-~• 4 I> "" v v • q V 4 A A 0. ., 4 v I> C> fl V C> 0 A 1' 4 .0. A q 'ti' ,.. .. ~ --------------------------------------t4 . C> ~ q 4 C> " • v fl V 4 .. A 4 4 'ti' ... • .II> ., 0 P. V' A ~ 4 A A 9 &
1988 Petit Jean Harding University Searcy, AR 72143 ' Volume 64 A muddy transition. Within minutes after the stllrt of the second annual Student Impact watertight on th.e front lawn, freshman Sara Gaston, from Melbourne, AR, hides her face with a very handy weapon for the battle - a full squirt gun. Many students who participated in the activity ended up with muddy clothing, drenched hairstyles, and satisfied vengences . - photo by Ed Wilson. Transitions1 1988 Petit Jean
ith the coming of a new president, transitions were an inevitable and vital part of Harding's 1987-1988 school year. As Dr. David B. Burks began his reign as our fourth president, changes were made in every facet of life at our university. Many administrative changes were made, some of them visible and some of them not quite so visible. Students experienced many changes due to the new administration, the first and most prominent being a much-simplified registration process. Students also had to grow accustomed to a new food service of which the necessary transitional periods had both strong points and major defects. Many faculty offices found new locations, often confusing students, while other offices, such as the Financial Aid Office, migrated closer to the president's new office, cleverly nicknamed "Camp David," in American Heritage. Transitions even affected dorm life. Men discovered the true meaning of strict curfew rules and late minutes while some freshmen women were assigned rooms in Patti Cobb Dormitory, which had gone through a transitional period involving much remodeling in order to stay open and available for living quarters. Roommates, as always, were shuffled about from room to room, until they finally found a comfortable room and a compatible roommate. The transitions that the student body experienced flowed over to the court of the newly-named Ganus Athletic Center, still also called, by habit, the New Gym. Under the coaching of Mr. Nicky Boyd, Harding's men's basketball team won the District 17 Championship for the first time in Harding's athletic history. This year was truly a year of transition. As time passed by, we realized the changes that life dealt us. As students of an ever-changing school , we learned that time was filled with sweet transition , but that God's unchanging Hand would always be there to support and fulfill our every need until we experienced that transition that we all awaited: the Transition to our Home far beyond the skies. I - David Dearin, Editor-in-chief 2 Transitions 1988 Petit Jean Wrap it up. While celebrating May Pete 1987, sophomore Stacey Faires, from Chattanooga, TN, represents Ko Jo Kai in the springtime ritual. Each women's social club elected a newly-inducted member to represent their club in the event. photo by Bill Tripp. Hose-her. During the Student Impact waterfight, Jay Jordan, a freshman from Sachse, TX, showers "affection" on freshman Katie Ellis, from Wichita, KS, while freshmen Walter Denson, from West Memphis, AR, and Ivan Hollins, from St. Louis, MO, take a load offher feet. -photo by Ed Wilson. Heave ho! With the aid of Mr. Bill Rushton, the spring semester zoology class takes a last-ditch effort to lift a pick-up truck. Mr. Rushton required zoology students to pick up a pick-up so they would know how to deal with potentially sticky situations. - photo by Bill Tripp. Right this way. As a true Harding gentleman, Phillip Tucker, a sophomore from Nashville, TN, escorts Karen Reynolds, a senior from Batesville, AR, to have a seat with him near the lilypool . The ~"5f'.r:/~~41• _ lilypool was a romantic spot for some, but for - others, it served as a spring ofpractical jokes and mischief - photo by Bill Tripp.
Overseer. While on the fall HUF program, Dr. Joseph Pryor scrutinizes the city of Pisa, Italy, from atop the famous Tower in the Piazzi dei Miracoli. - photo by Richard Duke. Trnnsitions g 1988 Petit Jean
Contemplation. As President David Burks looks at the program for the inauguration festivities, he reflects over Harding's history and looks toward her future. The band played original music written by Dr. William Holloway which had the notes "D" and "B" for its motif. - photo by Ken Bissell. ''And the queen is•••' ' President David Burks stands in front of the stage during chapel at homecoming. Burks crowned Stephanie McAfee as this year's homecoming queen. photo by Bill Tripp. 4 Dedication Dr. David B. Burks
"Happy people!" Governor Bill Clinton and President David Burks stand as they wait for the rest ofthe faculty and representatives from different schools to file into the Benson Auditorium at inauguration. Both Burks and Clinton delivered short speeches on the merits of quality education. - photo by Ken Bissell. T ran~itions are an integral component of hfe, but often we do not notice the change going on around us until it is dramatically brought to our attention. In 1987, we could not help but think about the passage of time and the necessity of change when a new leader for Harding University came noticeably to the forefront. Perhaps we wondered what this would mean to the school we had come to love; we weren' t sure what the future held. Dr. David B. Burks was inaugurated as Harding's fourth president on September 18, 1987. This major transition, however, was preceded by years of smaller changes that molded the man we now know as President Burks. Born in Ava, MO, Dr. .Burks grew up in Truth-or-Consequences, NM, where he had little concept of the meaning of Christian education. He came to Harding as a freshman in 1961 and almost returned home when he learned that he would be expected to attend daily chapel for no credit! But Harding made her mark on Dr. Burks, and he returned each year, graduating in 1965 as Student Association President. Interestingly, in his senior year Dr. Clifton L. Ganus became the third president of the college. Another transition in the life of Dr. Burks occurred when he married Leah Ann Gentry in August of 1965. This new dimension brought three important people into his life... his children , Brian, Stephen, and Marleah. After work on a masters and a brief tour with Exxon Corporation in Houston, Dr. Burks returned to Harding in 1967 to serve as Director of Placement and instructor in business. Five years later, he studied for his doctorate degree at Florida State University for two years. It was in Florida that a major ·transition occurred in his life concerning the significance of Christian education. Challenged by non-believing professors and a church congregation that expected him to be a religious authority, Dr. Burks discovered a need to delve deeper into his study of God's Word, and he saw the importance of educating Christians so as to prepare them to meet the issues of the modern world. Burks began to study with deeper commitment, and upon his return to Harding that study was evident. He began teaching a Sunday morning Bible class, "Facing the Issues," challenging students to think for themselves about matters that were not always answered easily. He also began stressing in his college classes the necessity of understanding the ideas and ethics behind the routine strategies of business. Students saw in this man a concern for their souls as well as their minds. In 1974, Dr. Burks was appointed Dean of the School of Business. His new role afforded him further opportunity for study and growth. In 1978 he published The Christian Alternative for Business, as well as articles on such topics as church leadership, servant leadership, time management, and Christian business ethics. His continued involvement and service brought him to the eyes of the public, but he was known as a man who cared about others, a professor students could go to for help. This concern was based on Burks' belief that "people make the difference in life. Teachers who care, who shower students with care and concern, are the teachers who make Harding what she is." The admiration and love students felt for Dr. Burks was evidenced by his receiving the Distinguished Teacher Award twice, in 1974 and in 1986. The respect of his colleagues and superiors was made apparent when the Board of Trustees chose him to lead the university in the position of president. Because of your outstanding dedication to the improvement ofChristian education, your example as a caring individual as well as an intellectual leader, your concern for the welfare of Harding University and her students, and especially for your deep love and commitment to Jesus Christ, who is the very reason for our existence, we, the senior class ofHarding University dedicate the 1988 Petit Jean to you, Dr. David B. Burks. - Sheila Underwood Copy Editor "Shall we pray..." President Burks reads prayer requests during chapel. He brought chapel to a more spiritual level by giving more emphasis to the devotional period rather than the program itself. photo by Bill Tripp. Dedication 5 Dr. David B. Burks
4 t> A~ i:.1-.._~- very estab4 4 1.a.r.........- lishment experiences transitions. For Harding, however, the entire atmosphere of the campus changed. Dr. David Burks became Harding's fourth president re6 Transitions in Student Life placing President Clifton L. Ganus, Jr. on May 10. With his new position he implemented many programs such as an all-you-can-eat cafeteria by ARA food service, enforced curfew rules for the men, and a more chapel. spiritual Despite the many transitions on campus, however, a few activities did not change. Spring Sing, Homecoming, Lectureship, and Pledge Week stayed intact. Transitions were inevitable' for any year, but with our new president, it changed our atmosphere. - Sharon Bowles Assistant editor
Squirting a squinter. Freshman Andrew Roberts, from Huntington Beach, CA , squirts Sara Smith , a freshman from Burlington, MA , during the fall water fight. The front lawn event took place the Wednesday of the second annual Student Impact . - photo by Ed Wilson . Tilted participants. By helping the women of Shantih portray grapes in "Heard It Through the Grapevine," Jennifer Visser, a sophomore from Northampton , PA , contributed to the club's first runner-up participation award. Shantih was one of the few clubs that did Spring Sing by themselves. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Facing the opponent. On September 26, Steve Dudley, a senior from St. Petersburg, FL , and Bubba Alsup, a senior from Gainesville, TX, discuss football strategies during the game against Southeastern Oklahoma State. The team provided an extra edge to tie the first home game victory because the parents of the players were honored. - photo by Danny Meeks. Fortune hunting. In the "Keel of Fortune," senior Lee Heidbreder from Corning, AR, perform s in Spring Sing. The members of Ko Jo Kai and Sub T-16 won fourth runner-up in sweepstakes. photo by Ed Wilson. Transitians 7 in Student Life
Voices blending [ gyptians, grapes, piano keys, and L scarecrows: What could these possibly have in common? These were just four of the themes for the 1987 Spring Sing Extravaganza. The annual event, held on April 16, 17, and 18, attracted numerous people to the Benson Auditorium to watch at least one of the four programs presented. Paul Lockhart, Shelli Miller, Julie Smith, Jay Wall:; and Terrance Talley hosted Spring Sing and the Harding jazz band provided the music for the presentation. Hours of practice were spent in preparation for all the club participants, hosts and hostesses, jazz band members and others as they worked to produce the best Spring Sing program. Jack Ryan , Spring Sing coordinator, said , ''All the clubs have gone beyond the call of duty to produce their individual shows." Winning shows received cash awards of $200 for each award they won and a rotating trophy or plaque for their effort . "We sent most of our money to Fran Coon, an Italian missionary. The rest of the Spring Sing is a lot of hard work, yet it's a time to become close to other people. From a director's point of view, it was time consuming but it's worth everything to win a sweepstakes award. C~s~ 0 Spring Sing 0 Student Life to win "Spring Sing was great! It offered the participants a chance to meet new people and learn to work with others." - Debbie Pierce money we saved to spend on general club activities," said Leann Baker of Regina. One highlight of the show was a tribute to president Clifton L. Ganus, Jr. After 22 years of serving as president, Ganus stepped down to serve as Harding's first Chancellor. While the host and hostess performed the song "Starmaker", a slide show honoring the outgoing president, was shown. The tribute received a standing ovation every time. After the traditional singing of "United We Stand, " on Saturday night by everyone, awards were presented. "I was relieved when it was over, I was crying because I was surprised. I really did not expect the sweepstakes award ," Baker said. Even though all individual clubs did not win awards, participants could still realize the true reason for Spring Sing. "Even though we only won a participation honor, I am still glad I did Spring Sing. It gave me a chance to grow closer to my club and just to have a good time," said Donann Cummings of Shantih. Open for success. Placing third runner-up in the sweepstakes division, various clubs joined together in Musicadia 's rendition of the "Beat of the Future." Debbie Blampied, a sophomore from Bow, NH, represented Chi Alpha Rho in the varied groups. - photo by Ed Wilson . Reach for victory. Singing "Goodness Gracious, Great Balls ofFire," Luke Shows, a sophomore from Augusta, GA, intensely concentrates on the routine. The members ofKappa Tau Omega and Sigma Sigma Sigma Delta worked together to produce a great show. - photo by Ed Wilson.
a Sweepstakes 1at: A feudal approach to Ill• • Reginal XEA 2nd: Hay that '• Iha laat •r- • Zeta Aho l THT Costume 1111: Tomb It mmy concern: mum'• the word· Tri Kappa l Kappa Blga 2nd : Baat of tha Future • Mualcadla 1at : A feudal approach to life • I Music Regina l XEA 2nd : Hay, that'• the laat atraw • Zeta Aho l TN1' Sweepstake singers. Molly E verhart; · a sophomore from Phoemx , AZ, Stephan POwers, a senior from Poteau, OK, Mort Morris, a senior from Baton Rouge, ~A, and Alice Mitchell, a senior from Scottsdale, AZ, enjoy Spring Sing in Chi Sigina Alpha and Regina's ''A Feudal Approach to Life.' '. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Formal performance. Paul Lockhart a senior ·from Tyler, TX, opened every Sp;ing Sing performance with the other four host and hostesses. The five did routines throughout the show to keep the performance organized and to introduce the upcoming individual shows. photo by Ed Wilson . Theme 1111: A feudal approaoh to Ill• • Reginal XEA 2nd : Tomb It may ooncem: mum'• the word· Tri Kappa l K.ppa Blge I Partlclf.atlon 191 : A feu al tipproach to IH• • Reginal XEA 2nd : Heard It through the grap.vlne • Shantlh Spring Sing 9 Student Life
Starting with a A fter driving three days from California, not sleeping or shaving, and feeling like a general bum, coming here and having people approach my car to help me unload showed just how much people care" said Robert Alden. Student Impact received typical reactions of caring from all of the freshmen and transfers. However, greeting and unloading was not the first activity of the week long event. After the success of last year's premier run, co-directors John Scott and Karen Sullivan were chosen for the fall. Part of the success of the program stemmed from the visions of the leaders. Scott said, "Impact was a way to ease adjustments, like a big hug, to welcome students and parents and make them feel at home.'' Impacters mainly dealt with attitudes towards the changes that came with a new administration. In energy group sessions and general assemblies, leaders stressed the importance of a positive attitude and a submissive spirit in dealing with the high standards expected. Energy groups consisted of 12-15 new students and three older student leaders; they met daily to discuss such topics as study habits, rules and spirituality. S tudent Impact gave everyone, new stu ents and returning students., a chance to meet people and to grow closer. 10 Student Impact Student Life splash "Student Impact is a great way to get adjusted to your new surroundings as well as meet new people. - Matt McDowell Besides serious talks, Student Impact was a time for having fun and making friends , "Instead of us starting out as a bunch of different people from different places, we started out as a group of friends," stressed freshman Joyce Woodell. Some planned activities that made this bonding possible was an evening of getacquainted games. A few of these were a campus wide scavenger hunt an ice cream social, a nerd contest, and a free-for-all water balloon fight on the front lawn. Attitudes, adjustments, fun, and friends all combined to make Student Impact great. A final ceremony brought all the ingredients together to give the real significance. Scott said, "Student Impact is more than just a hello committee...at the closing ceremony, it all fell together for me. The purpose was for them to see Jesus living in our lives, and to point to Him." Star Search 1987. David Slater performs during the Student Impact talent show to a packed George S. Benson Auditorium. Slater attended Harding before he became famous by winning the top male vocalist award on the nationally acclaimed show, Star Search , hosted by Ed McMahon. - photo by Steve Beliech. Squeaky clean. One ofthe activities to aid new students was the unpacking ofcars and washing of windows. Mike Foster, a sophomore from Jonesboro, AR, busily washes a freshman 's car window on August 24 - the first day of Student Impact. - photo by Ed Wilson.
During the four years most students are at college, the majority of them will change their major. Out of the 300 seniors that were surveyed, the results were as follows: I never changed my major. I changed my ma jor either one or two t imes. changed my major five or more times. 15 30 45 10 75 10 105 1 20 13 5 Splash! A bag ofwater dropped by Frank Bunner, a freshman from Goodlettsville, TN, surprises Debbie Pierce, a sophomore from Pine Bluff, AR, in the water fight. Everyone came away from the fight soaked since people threw bags and buckets of water or, as a last resort, threw dry people in the Lilypool. - photo by Ed Wilson. Pep power. To promote school spirit, Student Impact held a pep rally at the football field in which the energy groups provided some of the entertainment. Randy Wood, a junior from Mabelvale, AR, provides the directional information to keep the pep rally running smoothly. - r':oto by Ed Wilson. Student Impact 11 Student Life
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.
Playing with exactness. To help celebrate the Inauguration of David B. Burks, the Memphis Symphony Chamber Orchestra performed on Tuesday night. Besides the students, faculty and staff, the community was invited to enjoy the concert with no admission fee. - photo by Bill Tripp. Filling the Benson. President Emeritus George S. Benson covers his plate with food at the postinauguration luncheon. The luncheon was held at the Clifton L. Ganus athletic center. - photo by Ken Bissell. president oavid B. Burks Personal wife: Leah Gentry from Alhambra, llllnola children: Bryan, Stephen, & Mar1Nh Education Currently President; Director of American Studlea; ProfHaor of BualneH; BualnH• Conaultant Ph.D., Admlnl1tratlon of Higher Education, Florida State, 1974 MBA, Accounting, Th• University of Texa1, Au1tln, 1966 BA, Accounting and Bu1lnH1, Harding College, 1965 CPA, Texa1 State Board of Public Accountancy, 1974 Inauguration 1g Student Life
Silly pledging rituals When pledge week ended, I was very glad it was over. However, many good experiences came from the week and now that it is over, I am already looking forward to next year's pledging. Last year, as a pledge, the week seemed long; yet fun. I was "allowed" to do activities such as sing 'You Are My Sunshine" to guys I did not know, acquire signatures of hundreds of people, and go on minor and major dates. On Thursday I was humbled more as I paraded around the campus in out-of-style clothing that clashed . All of this seemed very frivolous to me at the time, because I did not realize the full impact of what I was going through. As ·the year progressed, however, I began to see the valuable experiences I gained during that crazy week. I became very close to my fellow pledges because we were all going through the same difficulties. I also drew close to the club members. They made us do silly activities that seemed stupid and degrading at the time, but i!l the end , we were all friends. Pledge Week also gave me the opportunity to meet many new people. I had to meet guys for my minor and major dates, all the fellow pledges, and the guys that I sang to or 5jcu ~a.id it! Pledge week was fun because I had a chance to laugh at myself and laugh with others. I also had the chance to meet lots of people and become close to my future club members. It was great! f(Ja;nda 1lL. '1-fJUJr'JL 14 Pledge Week Student Life ·"The friendships I made during pledge week are the central strengths in which I have grown from." - Clay Harland received signatures from. Several of the people I met during the week are still some of my close friends. This year, I moved up a step to pledge mistress. Now I had my own pledge and was responsible for acting mean to her. I gave her assignments that enabled her to gain the experiences that I had gained. For example, on Silly Day I made her measure the circumference of 15 trees. Sound easy? There was one small catch: she could not walk on the grass. She had to ask people to go measure the circumference of the tree for her. Another thing my pledge, or "slug" as she was so fondly called, had to do was to fulfill her pledge book requirements. She received merits and demerits for her actions, attained signatures of volleyball and track stars, and interviewed her fellow pledges to name just a few requirements. All of this, profited my slug because she had the opportunity to meet people. Although I did enjoy pledge week more as a pledge mistress than as a pledge, I was still glad it was over. Nevertheless, it was a valuable week because of the opportunities that it presented. It enabled students to laugh at themselves and laugh with others. And that is what pledge week is all about: meeting people and laughing. Row, row, row...All Sig Phi Mu pledges had to paddle around the Lily Pool. Juniors Sharon Gordon from Vilonia , AR, and Leslie Sturm, from Washington , WV, fulfill their requirements on silly day. - photo by Danny Meeks. Morning laughs. During the early morning rituals of silly day, two Titan pledges sing to Shantih slug Christinia Dillman, from Conroe, TX, while Scott Adair, a sophomore from Phoenix , AZ, and Randy Williams , a sophomore from North Little Rock, AR, looks on . - photo by Leslie Downs.
Let's be gettin' down. Ivan Hollins, a freshman from St. Louis, MO, Jimmy Hadnot, a freshman from Jasper, TX, Lee Hougue, sophomore from Weiner, AR, and Mark Halbert, a freshman from Lakewood, CO, sing loudly to Ju Go Ju pledges during the dreaded silly day. - photo by Leslie Downs. Bethel (ham) . Freshman TNT pledge Doug Bethel, from Chillicothe, OH, looks like a "shepherd without sheep" while waiting for directions in the cafeteria. Pledges dressed as their pledgemasters required them to on Thursday. - photo by Leslie Downs. Pledging has always been a controversial subject at the University. The administration often questioned what should be done, how long It should last, and when It should occur. Students, however, had their own Ideals. 252 student• voted for fall pledging 390 etudente voted for spring pledging 34 etudent• voted for pledging to occur In the sophomore year Pledge Week 1 r Student Lite Q
Filthy 'Iim. As a Scodand tradition, Tim Hall a sophomore from Ashdown, AR, was "blackened" the night before his return to the st.ates for his wedding. The groom-to-be. traditionally WciS taken through the streets with mud, coffee, chocolate, and other "black" substances spread all over his body. - photo by Kristina Young. Viewing yesteryear. While standing on a bridge, Jorg, ofGermany, and Catrina Dunn, a senior from Oxnard, CA , take time-out from German campaigns for a picture. The castle, which "Disneyland Castle" was modeled after, was built by Neuschwanstein King Ludwig II of Bavaria, West Gennany. - photo by F.d Wilson . The fall student body consisted of 2,823 students from 48 states, District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands, and 27 dlfferent countries. 1 too 100 700 100 500 400 Domestic Enrollment = 2695 300 200-rl~rte~'YT,,.,,,. 100~=~,,.v~ Campaigns Student Life 27 24~~~ Foreign Enrollment = 128 21 11 15 12 9 UI lndo· lellzt Pan- Coeta Abroad neela a111a Rica
Australian convert. Lance Riddick, a junior from Sarasotll, FL, discusses God's Word with aborigine Billy Renouf during the Australian Campaigns in Queensland. Renouf, who was ~onve~ by last year's campaign group, was m a tra1mng program to become a preacher. - photo by Greg Stevenson. Walking through campaigns "Campaigns are a great way to share your faith. In Australia, I had the opportunity of meeting people and telling of God's love." - Brandon Morgan B y the time I was ready to leave, I had already made plans to come back," said Alex Fagen referring to the summer Venezuela campaign. Students participated in six different campaign efforts. Venezuela campaigns, directed by Bill and Ava Conley, and International Campaigns, overseen by Don Shackleford and Tom Eddins, were just two of the four overseas campaign groups. Abilene Christian University organized the other overseas campaign and let our students participate in the larger groups of Christian students from other campuses. It .covered countries from Europe to South America with Harding directors, Ron and Faye Poran. The final overseas campaign, to Kenya, was held only during the summer months of alternating years. They were sponsored by Van Tate. Crossing oceans. A day offduring the six week campaigns to Italy provides Rebecca McDonough, a junior from Litde Rock, and Keith Larringer, a senior from Knoxville TN with time for relaxation. The pair waded ln th; Taormina offthe island ofSiciliy while the two natives who accompanied them relaxed. photo by Sabrina Corovisieri. Traveling and working in foreign countries changed students' lives. Some campaigns required that participants speak the native language of the country, but most participants could just teach in English. All foreign campaigners returned with a changed world-view. Fagen said, "Seeing the Venezuelan culture changed my perception on America. I now want to know what is going on in the world because those are actually real people over there." Changes also occurred in the lives of stateside campaigners. Northeast, Southeast and Northwest campaigns were sponsored by Ross Cochran, but were under the overall direction of Owen Olbricht, a Christian evangelist. However more immediate leadership came from senior Garth Hutchinson. "Campaigns have given me a new way to looking at people and thinking about life," he said. Nearly every participant agreed that one of the biggest changes campaigns made were the increase of their own faith and desire to learn. Debbie Lape, an England and Wales campaigner, said, "It increased my own faith because I had to share it with others." I have never felt more a · part of the family of God Buried treasure. After distributing brochures about the gospel meeting, IWian campaigners gath_ered at the Cortone Beach. The campaigners buried sponsor Bob Corbin in the sand leaving only his head above ground. - photo by Rebecca McDonough. than when I was with the Australian family. The people and the scenery made the money and time spent well worthwhile. Campaigns 17 Student Life
To buy or not to buy. To fight the hum-drum Searcy life, Tina Crawford, a freshman from Swartz Creek, MI, shops at the McCain Mall . Students often went to Little Rock to shop, attend concerts, orgo to movies. - photo by Bill Tripp. Hammock life. Trying to fmd a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, junior Michael Hill, from South Pdris, ME, relaxes in his hammock. On warm afternoons, Hill could often be found on the front lawn, stretched out between two trees sleeping or studying. - photo by Bill Tripp. Do all students have cars? 1 0 Weekends in 0 Student Life a ~ "I promise it will fit." Weekend trips were a highlight for students as they packed their cars or boarded planes to head home for a short visit. Jeff Vannatta, a sophomore from Baltimore, OH, and Kevin Hall , a sophomore from Lancaster, OH, went home for a weekend visit in mid-October. - photo by Bill Tripp.
Weekends Packed With Excitement "Weekends always give me a chance to rest up from a hard week of studies by letting loose and having Jun." Caroline Gist While homework, projects and term papers filled some weekends, most weekends were designed for fun. The Student Association offered movies on Friday and Saturday nights for under $2.00 admission fee. They also brought live entertainment to the campus such as the Wright Brothers, juggler Edward Jackman, and comedian Andy Andrews. "Edward Jackman was funny, exciting, enjoyable and everything else rolled up in to one. His bizarre style of being a juggler and comedian combined made his show fantastic. I especially enjoyed when he balanced the 10-speed bike on his head and when he juggled a bowling ball, machete, and apple all at once. It was so crazy that it was funny!" said Kathy Orme. However students sometimes wanted off campus. They would go to the Rialto or the Rand for Searcy entertainment or McCain Mall for North Little Rock entertainment. "When I needed a break from Searcy life, I went to Little Rock for a "real" movie or for shopping," said Juanita Hart. Yet, Little Rock was not far enough for some students - they went home. "I went to Ft. Worth , TX, in the back of a cramped Toyota, to see my girlfirend. Because I found a ride home, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity," said Scott Kirkpatrick. Despite the fun times the weekends offered, sometimes homework and laundry jsut could not be avoided. The prime time for laundry was Sunday afternoon about one o'clock as the students packed in with their clothes trying to find an empty washer. On Sunday nights after church, students almost always did homework. "Despite if I studied all weekend or played all weekend I always had some homework to do after Sunday night church," Graham Leighton. No matter how students spent their weekend, weekends were looked forward to and usually enjoyed. ycu ~a.id tt! 1 .lP~~ to go ou.,!, ,pf t9wn on· ;;the weekends! Once my friends and 'I went to Memphis to shop and we ma<ie total fools of ~~;s~~aata~ia1~~~e. I also H~e goin~, ~ome to Jackson, TN to see my family and play my guitar Stuffmg her face. While in Memphis, TN, Lisa With the band. Risse, a freshman from Charlotte, NC, enjoys a Shoney 's breakfast bar before the volleyball ~ ~ / __,, tournament started. Students often spent their ~· ~ ~Or"/ weekends on school-sponsored trips traveling . . around the country. - photo by Sharon Bowles. Weekends in 19 Student Life
Singing the Good News. During Lectureship, Wayne Jones, asophomore from Rock Falls, IL, and Leann Baker, a junior from Bozeman, MT, sing for a crowded auditorium. The Good News singers traveled around the country perfoIJ11ing while trying to recruit students. - photo by Danny Meeks. Lectureship singers. Members of the Chorale sang at the Benson on Tuesday night of the annual lectureship. The group often traveled to other cities to perform for alumni, schools and churches. - photo by Leslie Downs. 270 20 When were you born? Amazingly the statistic show that the student body Is well· distributed In their birth months. Jan. Fib. Mar. Apr . May June July Aug. Sept . Oct. Nov. Dec. Lectureship Student Life
Earthquakes. Jeff Walling, a preacher from El Toro, CA , speaks and gestures about the earthquake he had experienced early that year. For several years, keynote speaker Walling has spoken for the annual lectureship. - photo by Ken Bissell. Honorary speakers at lectureship "This was a 'how-to' lectureship that was very practical concerning evangelism in the local church." - Eddie Cloer R escue the Perishing," was the theme of the 64th annual Bible Lectureship held on October 4-7. Eddie Cloer directed the event, serving for his fifth year in that position. The Lectureship featured 45 speakers as compared to last year's Tl and boasted approximately 120 presentations during the four-day period. Cloer said, "The Lectureship's theme was along the line of a soul-winning workshop, and that is what we wanted." Four key speakers were selected for the evening presentations of the Lectureship: Jerry Rushford, from Agoura Hills, CA, Jeff Walling, from Mission Viejo, CA, Harold Hazelip, from Nashville, TN, and C. Bruce White, from Jolton, TN. Speaking Stewart. A reception honoring three speakers, Jule L. Miller, Owen D. Olbricht, and Ivan Stewart oos held in the cafeteria during lectureship week. While lectureship director Eddie Cloer listens, Stewart delivers a short speech. - photo by Ken Bissell. Where's Leah? At the reception for Leah Burks, Betty Mote, Sandra Boaz, and Dawn Lowe chat about the week's happenings. Associated Women for Harding sponsored the annual coffee for women attending the lectureship. - photo by Ken Bissell. Several unique things accompanied the Lectureship. First, more classes per day were scheduled: 33 for a total of 99 classes during the week. Also, each speaker delivered his messages on the same day, instead of spacing his lectures over the threeday period, as in the past. This allowed those speakers who could not stay for the entire event to come just for his day of lessons. Secondly, the Lectureship Book, published yearly, contained all lectures and classes from the week unlike last year. Cloer said, "This is the first time, to my knowledge, that all the lessons have been published in the yearly book. Also this is the closest thing to a "soul-winning workshop" book that has ever been printed." Finally, a special appreciation dinner was held in the Downtown Church of Christ for Jule L. Miller, Owen D. Gilbricht, and Ivan Stewart, all believed by Cloer to be "Three men who have probably contributed more to awakening the brotherhood to personal evangelism than anybody else." I went to hear the inspiring Tim Lewis, speak on youth ministry. He had come to my home church when I was a senior in high school so when I heard that he would be speaking at the lectureship I knew I had to hear him. ~~5~ Lectureship 21 Student Life
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With the new president everything on campus seemed to be a state of transition. - Sharon Bowles Many times some of the hardest working teachers were overlooked. They were the ones who stayed overtime to help students with problems and were always available at their homes. However, because of the limited space in the new GLANCES only five of the many dedicated teachers will be highlighted. Jack Shock - photo by Bill Tripp s the new advisor to the Petit Jean, Jack Shock, in structor of communication, served students i various ways. To begin with, he was sponsor of the men' social club Titans which enabled him to become involved in their lives as he attended meetings and sponsored parties. His concern also showed in his treatment of students in his classes and on the Petit Jean staff. He welcomed these students into his home for parties and socials showing his love and concern for them. 22 Glances at Student Life what they wore. On Sun- current style of skirt with them or not). day morning "church" length is short. The rule - Sharon Bowles dresses for the women stifles the fashion because and nice pants and shirts for the men were expected; spring banquets required formals and suits; even Heber Springs required the students to wear swimsuits. However, the dress code on campus was I'm DormeJ? we are not permitted to wear the current style," said Angie Thomas. Men also had some strict dress codes. The major change was that men could only wear shorts inside the gym. No longer could they pull The inside story of how the men handled the enforcement of the curfew rules. Many guys on campus had a rude awakening this year upon returning to their dormitories: the rules were actually being enforced on them. While this made the ladies chuckle and make sarcastic "poor baby" faces, some guys had a real adjustment to make. Unlike the women's dormitories (where horror stories were often told of strict rule adherence), the men's dormitories, in general, had not exactly been New Parking Lot Students often found themselves watching the gas gauge move towards empty as they drove throughout campus hunting for a parking space. However, the parking dilemma was partial solved as two ne parking lots ope up on campus. Th irst one, ne~ te ·s courts and the old handball couljS, opened up during Me first of the fall semester. The second o~on Center Street across from Sears or- 7 p later in the year becau of the two houses th ad to be leveled. Stu ts could nm~'../ fi parking spots -llearer o their destination, yet spaces wer;YStill scarce near the Student Center ~n~various other Jruildings. - Sha n Bowles Keys t success. Christy Cast r, a sophomore from ring, TX, unlocks the door to her car. Due to the new parking lots, parking spaces were much easier to find. - photo by Bill Tripp. Illegal dress. During pledge week, Shantih members Ann Loftis, a junior from Caro, MI, and Cindy Isenburg, senior from South Williamsport, PA, wore these clothes for a costume party. - photo by Sharon Bowles. known as strict when it came to the rulebook. This year - once again, to the ladies' delight - strict rule enforcement, or at least consistent rule observance, was the norm. What was called "a big pain" by some guys included nightly room checks - every night; rigid weekly cleanliness checks (even shoes had to be put away!); multitudinous late minutes; and absolutely no more "food runs"
after curfew. Late permission was very difficult to obtain, and usually had to get it from the manager or assistant manager. And probably the hardest to digest - no more signing out to other dorms during the week. Regardless of the position of men's dorm residents in the situation, rule ~nforcement was felt by the long-sheltered men of Harding. - Phillip Tucker Probably the most dramatic transition we faced this year was the transfer of leadership into the able hands of Dr. David Burks. We expected to see many familiar edifices undergo facelifts; it was apparent that the change in command would bring with it new alterations to man time-worn conventions. One of these as the chapel format. On the floor. Chapel devotionals strived to be more personal for students. To achieve this goal, Mr. Cliff Sharp leads singing from a microphone brought to the students' level. - photo by Bill Tripp. Since Harding began, so has chapel. Its founding purpose was singular: spiritual edification. Yet, Harding aged, and the concept of chapel began to take on an expanded definition. The ultimate goal never changed - its focus remained always with the Spirit - yet chapel grew also into a medium for mass communication and 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bits ~ Bvtes: Besides the computer labs already opened in the Science Building and the Business Center, two new labs opened up on campus. The first lab, the Ganus lab, was temporarily located on the first floor of the Ganus Building before moving to the American Heritage in the spring. It was developed and requested by faculty members in the departments of comunications, art and home econmics for courses needing design and word processing. "I use the lab during classes and for my own personal use. I do term papers, class assignments and various advertisements for the Student Association Committee," said Craig Cheatham. The lab contained 20 Apple Macintosh Plusses, four Apple Imagewriter dot printers, and one Apple Laserwriter printer. The other lab, called the writing lab, was located on the third floor of the American Studies Building. It was equipped with five Macintoshes and emphasized improving writing skills. Though open to all students, it gave priority to English and education students working on assignments. Both labs served students as they worked on graphics or page designs, and typed themes, articles or papers. - Sharon Bowles entertainment. This year we observed a new unpredictability in the devotional period. Suddenly, the traditional two songs-prayer-scripture reading forumla was replaced with a variable program which set no prescriptions on format and no limit ont he number of songs sung in any one devotional. Song leaders and speakers were brought down from their "ivory towers" on stage and began conducting chapel from floor-mikes at eye level with the student body. One welcomed change was the elimination of "announcement day." Before, Wednesdays had been reserved exclusively for the exchange of campus news and infromation. This year, campus news was spread thinly across the week by administrators, freeing all from the burden of bottlenecked announcements. All the while, we knew that these shifts in chapel service stemmed from our new president's interest in "integrating faith and learning" and would undoubtedly serve to foster our spiritual maturity. In efforts to reach this end, some things were trimmed from the chapel itinerary yet, we never lost the fellowship, the opportunity to commune each morning with friends. Neither did we lose the other motivator - ten-absence limit. - Bill Everett 0 0 0 0 0 Compute me. The new graphics lab gave students the chance to create graphics on the computer. Lab operators, like Keith Brown, a junior from Gilbreth, AZ, supervised the lab during its Monday-Friday operation. - photo by Bill Tripp. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Yet , the different activities created memories as students learned about themselves and became closer to their friends . - Sharon Bowles Ed Wilson - photo by Bill Tripp. ofessor of Chemistry, Ed Wilson, photograph nearly every student and event at Harding. His face was always half-way hidden behind his 35rnm camera . However, this was just one way he erved students ; he also was a caring teacher. Since he photographed so many school events, he grew to know students not even in his field of study. He always went out of his way to show concern for the students offering a friendly smile or encouraging hug. 24 Glances at Student Life How do students go about REGISTR AIJQN choosing the classes they r\. I : register for during the week Jong activity Before registering for classes, students should check this list carefully. If the "yes's" add up to four or less it is probably safe to take the class. If the "yes's" add up to between five and ten, the class is questionable but could be taken with caution. If the "yes's" add up to more than 11, the student should turn around and literally run from the class because it will be murderously hard. 1. Does the class meet before chapel or after lunch? 2. Is the class numbered above 200? 3. Does the professor require you to buy a textbook? 4. Does the class have a final exam and if it does is it scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday? 5. Does the professor consider tests necessary? 6. Does the professor take roll? 7. Will your classmates be gweebs and/or undateable? 8. Will your professor be a gweeb and/or undateable? 9. Does the professor require you to stay awake and actually take notes? 10. Is the class on the third floor of the American Studies or the third floor of the Benson? 11. Does the class meet during Days of Our Lives? 12. Does the professor require you to study in order to pass the class? 13. Is the classroom an oven in the summer and an iceburg in the winter? 14. Does the professor give pop quizzes or quizzes at all? 15. Does the professor refuse to cancel classes on dreary and rainy days? 16. Does the professor refuse to schedule at least two Heber days? 17. Will the chairs be hard and uncomfortable? 18. Does the computer show the class closed? 19. If you try to change the class , does the line have more than two people in it? 20. Will adding the class require begging and/or crying? This is the tale of one distraught H.U. student who wishes to remain anonymous._For our purposes, we will call her Igora. Igora, being a Harding freshman , naturally wanted to be ·involved with as much as possible. Having never given blood before, she had nothing to dread; it was all a new experience. Off to the dministration Building she went. Giving blood was no problem. Needle in, bag filled , needle out, no problem! Immediately after signing away a large portion of one of nature's most precfous fluids , Jgora proceeded to go to her club meeting. After going to her meeting in ..,,. the Bible Building, she walked home to Kendall , up three flights of stairs, into Her room, and then passed out. It was three hours before her beloved roommate came home to find her lying lifelessly on the dorm room floor. Panic was the understatement of the hour. Igora's roommate immediately summoned all nursing majors who inhabited Kendall . When Igora awoke, she gazed upward only 1:0 find seven panic stricken student nurses hovering over her. Their 'remedy? Grape Juice. Igora was handed an eight ounce glass of grape juice, every hour, on the hour, for twentyfour hours. (Can you say sick of grape juice? I knew you could!) Will lgora ever give blood again? Maybe, maybe not. Will she ever enjoy grape juice again? I'll let you decide! - Jennifer Terry
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