' ~l~l~~~l~~During parents' weekend let stu.d~nts take advantage of a v1s1t from home T he second annual weekend for parents proved to be a great success as 600 guests from 24 states joined together with students. "A Weekend for Parents" was sponsored by the offices of Alumni and Parent Relations. The Alumni office had many planned activities designed to unite the faculty members, administrators, students, and parents in the common goal of providing quality Christian education. Activities included open classes, where parents were encouraged to join their students in the classroom, movies sponsored by the Student Association Movie Commit- .. CONVERSATION. Cole Bennett ponders some parental advice from his mother, Alma Bennett, during parents' weekend. - Photo by Brian Lovegrove. tee, and a home football game. In addition to other activities, there was a special dedication ceremony on the front lawn for the renovation of Pattie Cobb and the enlarged American Heritage Cafeteria facilities. A complimentary Continental Breakfast was served in the lobby of the American Heritage Center. . Dr. and Mrs. Burks also hosted a Barbeque dinner for students and their parents. These functions gave parents the opportunity to meet other parents, faculty members and administrators. "A Weekend for Parents" received favorable comments from those who attended. DINNER WITH THE PRESIDENT. Guests enjoyed a complementary barbecue dinner during parents' weekend. - Photo by Cole Bennett. Floyd Perryman from West Monroe, LA said, "We enjoyed all of the weekend tremendously. The barbecue and breakfast allowed us to meet the faculty , administration and parents. We enjoyed most being with our daughter at free time and meals. We enjoyed the time of Bible class on campus and the worship service at the College Church of Christ. The weekend was well organized and went so smoothly." Julie Bartch, from Burnsville, MN, said, "We enjoyed the hospitality during Parents' Weekend and appreciate Harding's programs. You've done good!" - Jennifer R. Terry. Parents' weekend 127
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