.Alpha Chi Academy 8rad chooses ttardin8 A fter being a part of the Harding system for almost 12 years at Harding Academy, Karla Olree chose Harding University to continue her education. After comparing Freed-Hardeman, Oklahoma Christian College, David Libscomb University and Harding, she decided Harding had the best programs in the education and _science departments. Of course, the fact that her home was less than a block from campus, and that her father, Dr. Harry Olree, was athletic director for the school, certainly had an impact on her decisionmaking process as well. Olree said coming to Harding definitely carried fringe benefits including home-cooked meals, washing clothes for free, and a large tuition discount. Olree's activities during her three years at Harding included being secretary for De Vita, a member of the Society of Life Sciences, the Student Arkansas Education Association, and Kappa Delta Phi; and athletic director for Shantih social club. One of her most recent accomplishments was induction into Alpha Chi in the fall of '89. One of her goals while attending Harding was to become a member of the nationally recognized honor society, Alpha Chi. Why did she choose such a goal? "Before I got into college, I heard about Alpha Chi," Olree said. "I thought it would make me do my best to have such a goal. I wanted to prove myself to myself. Alpha Chi provided for every member the opportunity to attend the Alpha Chi Region II convention and present a scholarly production in his field of interest. Olree also pointed out the convention provided a good chance to exchange ideas with other students who are in your chosen profession. Olree believed her membership in Alpa Chi would help her get into a graduate school, possibly with a scholarship. Olree plans to teach college level biology after receiving her doctorate. Alpha Chi gave her a sense of accomplihment and the confidence to continue her education. - Kristin Webb ON THE JOB. Karla Olree, senior, supplements her income by working as a secretary for Harding. Many students found jobs on campus in order to make money. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. A1pha Chi 99
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