Never too old to learn T he old saying went, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," But some "seasoned" Harding students who returned to school after sitting out for a few years, proved the maxim wrong. For Paul Raney, a college degree was necessary for advancement in his career. "I worked for the highway department, but got really burned out. I realized my job wouldn't lead to anything else" said Raney. Leah Walton, who first attended Harding in 19671968, wanted to avoid boredom and gain experience in accounting. "I'm not one to just sit at home," said Walton. "I enjoy being in a learning atmosphere." Like Raney, Lonnie Smith needed a career change. "I had gone as far as I could go and wanted something more challenging," Smith said. "My girlfriend mentioned how I liked accounting, so I decided to go back for that degree. It has been really inspiring. I really enjoy it." One of the hardest things about returning to college was juggling school and work. Smith, 32, worked full time while trying to gain enough hours to get a bachelor's degree in accounting. "In the past, I took six hours, but I work 45-50 hours per week, so I'm only taking three hours now," said Smith. "I go to class during my lunch break and just snack all day to make up for lunch." Another adjustment for returning students was the age difference between them and their classmates. Raney said, "Sometimes I feel I may not get along with the activities ofyoungerstudents,butthey treat me the same." Walton, who had worked in the school of business, had an easier time relating to her younger classmates. "Had I not been in the environment I would have been really intimidated; but, it is a little Victoria L. Johnson - Searcy, AR. Julie Kay Jones Romeo , MI. Marketing. Shantih. Campaigns (Australia) , College Republicans, Intercollegiate Cross-Country, JOY, SAM, Student Impact. Julie Lynn Jones - Troy, MI. Rocky Jones - Green Forest, AR. Accounting. Kappa Sigma Kappa (VicePresident) . American Studies, Tri -Kappa Beau, College Republi cans. Tod Earl Jones - Chula Vista, CA. Bible. Transfer from Harding Schoo l of Biblical Studies. Jackie Elaine Jordan - Carthage , MO. Sharon Jane Jordan - Powell, OH. Elementary Education. Transfer from Ohio Valley College. Alpha Psi Omega, Campus Ministry, Campus Players, Kappa Delta Pi , Resident Assistant, University Singers, Pied Pipers (Assistant Director). Christina Tague Jorgensen - Harlan , IA . Vocational Home Economics. Transfer from David Lipscomb Uni ve rsity. different." Smith discovered that the freshmen classes were particularly difficult to take. "Some of the freshmen were always talking and paid no attention to the class. It kind of made me mad because I paid money to take that class and learn," said Smith. "I've gotten to know some of them now and they just treat me like one of them; But it's still really strange to see someone you know teaching the class you're taking." While these experienced students learned accounting and english, they also taught DOUBLE DUTY. Dwight Smith, while serving as a campus minister, studies for an umcoming exam. Smith was one of many adults who returned to school to futher their education. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. the younger crowd a lesson or two about life. "Out in the world you run into dead ends unless you have a good college education. It's so competitive, that you'll have nowhere to go but down," Smith said. "School may seem hard but it's worth it. I'm glad I decided to go back to school. It's no fun being uneducated." - Kathleen Eyman Kerr y Susanne Judd - Cross lanes, WV . Janet Elizabeth Kelle y - Vienna, WV. Accounting. Phi Delta (Hi sto ri an). Ameri can Studies, Delta Mu Delta, HUF, Pi Gamma Psi . Lisa Fay Kell y - Cabot, AR. Office Systems . American Studies. Keith Quentin Kemp - Vicent, OH. Seniors 145
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