Oo//7g /l myway 'Harding provides a large variety of athletics, and the city leagues provide even more,' said Hanna V ariety was the spice of life for the sports-minded person on campus. Even though various forms of athletics were not school sponsored many sports were encouraged. Students participated in a number of city leagues from women's softball to men's volleyball and a number of smaller scale sports from billiards to ping-pong. The vast amount of school facilities and equipments gave students the chance to pursue individual sports on campus. Pingpong in the "old" gym seemed to be one of the favorite sports. Students also used the "old" and "new" gym to play basketball, lift weights, swim, play volleyball and a variety of other activities. The Hammon Student Center also provided a place for personal sports. A bowling lane, pool room and video games were just three more ways students could enjoy personal sports. ARA Food Service took advantage of the student's interest and hosted several tournaments throughout the year including a three-ball billiards tournament. 34 Playing for keeps Off-campus, students played in a variety of city league sports. Phyllis Thigpin centered city league softball. "I play in the Searcy City League which operated thru the Carmichaeal Center. Admission to the program was free with only a $10 charge for a Tshirt and $7 for tournaments. I really enjoy playing and it's a great way for me to play the sport I love against other semi-professionals," she said. Men's volleyball was the newest organized sport on campus. Under the direction of Nathan Yoder and Shin Shinshedo, a team was formed near the beginning of the fall semester. They practiced in the gym or on the front lawn, depending on the weather. "The team consists of 12 players and we're all looking forward to doing great in this our first full year," said Yoder. Whatever the sport, someone was probably participating in it. Sports have always been an important part of a college life and this campus was no different. - Don Strader CONCENTRATION IS THE KEY. Kevin Sellars, senior, plays a game of pool at the game room in the Hammon Student Center. The game room has two pool tables and over 25 video games. - Photo by Sharon Bowles.
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