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NEW BEGINNINGS. An energy group joins on the front lawn to share their experiences as they become a part of Harding. From Student Impact to graduation, the possibilities were truly endless. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. Opening 1
PETIT JEAN PRAISES. Members and guests of Regina social club gathered for a devotional and song period behind the waterfalls at Petit Jean Mountain. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. SERENITY. Sherry Bryant, sophomore, takes advantage of the Arkansas climate to study on the front lawn. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. 2 Opening
r F rom Student Impact to graduation, Harding students, faculty and staff experienced the consequences of endless possibilities. Freshmen took the campus by storm as they brought new faces, new ideas, and new possibilities to Harding. Upperclassmen came back knowing what to expect, yet were pleasantly surprised at the changes that had taken place over the summer. They arrived to a newly completed mens dormitory and a face-lift for the American Heritage building, including the re-opening of the Heritage Inn. Choosing a major was no easy task considering that there were over 70 degrees to select from, with classes ranging from American Art History to Zoology. Pledging a social club came later than ever this year. Moving pledge week to the eleventh week of school gave incoming freshmen and transfers the opTWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR. Murray Sanderson, senior, was just one of the "stars" in TNT and Zeta Rho's Spring Sing show: "We'll Light up Your Life; Cosmos Stars do!" TNT and Zeta Rho received first place in participation and were recognized as second runners-up in theme, costume, choreography, music and the over-all sweepstakes award. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. portunity to learn more about clubs. It also afforded upperclassmen the chance to start two new clubs. Chi Omega Pi and Pi Kappa Epsilon joined in pledge week with pioneer spirits and visions of unity. Professional and special interest groups kept many students occupied as they gained practical experience in their field and learned more about the goals and objectives of their organization. Music groups sang and played their way across the country promoting Christian education at Harding. Athletic interests were satisfied with 11 intercollegiate teams playing baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, football, soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. In addition to intercollegiate sports there were over 10 intramural sports offered, ranging from flag football to table tennis. 1990 was truly a year of endless possibilities for all who were associated with Harding University. But that was only the beginning. Our multi-faceted experiences at Harding prepared us for whatever life set before us. For us, the possibilities are endless. -Jennifer R. Terry Editor-in-Chief Opening 3
FAMILY PORTRAIT. The Pryors, Alan, Lori, Treva and Neale, posed for a family portrait on the front lawn. Harding's front lawn was a very appropriate place for this family to have their portrait made, they have meant a lot to Harding and Harding has meant a lot to them. - Photo by Ed Wilson. 4 Dedication
Endless Dedication D uring our years at Harding, there was one individual who made us feel especially at home and important in whatever we were doing. He was one person that we could always count on to know who we were. Because of his love and concern for all he knew an4 the influence that he has had on so many lives, the senior class of Harding University is pleased to dedicate the 1990 Petit Jean to Dr. Neale Pryor. Pryor, who came to Harding in 1962, served as a member of the Bible faculty and as Vice President of Academic affairs. He received the bachelor of arts degree from Harding in English in 1956, the master of arts in Bible from Harding in 1958, the master of theology in Bible from Harding Graduate School MAKING THE GRADE. Freshman Lisa Herndon checks her New Testament Sur- . vey grade with Dr. Neale Pryor. Dr. Pryor continued to serve as an active member of the Bible faculty while he fulfilled his responsibilities as Vice President of Academic Affairs. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. of Religion in 1960 and the doctorate degree in 1969 from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was also presented an honorary doctor of laws degree from Freed-Hardeman College in 1987. Pryor received the distinguished teacher award from Harding in 1970 and 1975 and is listed in the 1970 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America; Personalities of the South; Who's Who in Religion; Dictionary of International Biography and Outstanding Educators of America. In addition to his responsibilities to the University, Pryor served as an elder at the College Church, where he taught the auditorium Bible class. He also authored the book, You Can Trust Your Bible. It is because of his outstanding devotion to serving the Lord in every facet of his life that we wish to honor his achievements and loyalty to Harding. - Jennifer R. Terry Editor-in-Chief Dedication 5
GATA GIRL. Tara Baggett, senior, offers a friendly face to greet curious freshmen at women's Open House. Traditionally held on the front lawn, Open House was in the Ganus Athletic Center because of bad weather. -Photo by Sharon Bowles. SUPERSTARS. Mary Pat Miller, Chris Gonzales, and Angie Stipp, all juniors, reach for the sky as TNT and Zeta Rho's Spring Sing show, "We'll Light Up Your Life, Cosmos Stars Do!" comes to an excited end. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. 6 Endless Memories
A memory is a personal thing. It can trigger the past into replay with a face or a photograph, a scent or a song. It is the handle that keeps us holding on to the past. Harding was a memory in the making. It was a place to work. And to play. It was a shoulder to cry on. It was a family of strangers. It was a home away from home. It was a blessing in the form of a rural Arkansas town that still ran at a comfortable pace despite the frenzied, ulcer-ridden times we lived in. This year-long memory began by celebrating Student Impact's fourth birthday with one to grow on. Green shirts prevailed among the even greener grass and trees as excitement reached a fevered-high about the year to come. This excitement carried on throughout the year, manifesting itself into club softball, homecoming, pledge week, lily-pool devotionals, and Spring Sing. Excitement was the bright stuff that Endless Memories were made of. Relationships began and ended Tears were spilled and dried. Hearts were broken and healed. Memories were made but not forgotten. -Randy Williams Student Life Editor SQUIRT! Cynthia Rackley, freshman, checks her blind side for any potential attackers during the annual Student Impact water fight on the front lawn. Besides providing cooling comfort from the blistering weather, the battle helped the new students to let down their guards and enjoy the moment. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. Student Life Division 7
A Memorable... Beginning Student Impact welcomes over 900 new students... Student Impact celebrated its fourth birthday this year and still continued to set new records as it has for each of its existing years. Under the co-leadership of senior David Vaughn and junior Sara Gaston, Impact kicked the year off in an enthusiastic way. The planning for Student Impact began in the fall of 1988 with the selection of the Impact co-directors and steering committee. The traditional spring retreat helped to train the student workers for the grueling week in August. A new subdivision of Impact began this year called Summer Experience. The program was led by juniors Lynn Regauld and Pat McGaha and took place during the two summer pre-registrations. It was responsible fo,r registering the new students for Impact and also provided games and entertainment in the Student Center. Several upperclassmen who were enrolled in summer school lent their time to work the registration tables and assisted with various tasks that arose during the days' activities which included everything from finding extra pens to helping the registering students pick their classes and devise their first Harding schedule. August eventually arrived and so did the new students. Car upon car began pouring into the parking lots of Cathcart and Armstrong dorms. The arriving students were greeted with enthusiasm and help; enthusiasm from the_ upperclassmen 's attitudes and help in unloading their cars. OOPS! Senior Brad Altman seems to have stumbled upon a secret while unloading an incoming freshman's car at Cathcart dorm. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. 8 Endless Memories This set the tone for the underlying theme of the week: service. Serving the incoming student was the whole purpose of Student Impact, whether that meant clearing up misconceptions about club pledging, giving directions to Wal-Mart, or introducing them to Bee Rock! Another major part of the Impact experience was the pure, uninhibited fun. The students were encouraged to let down their guards and be silly without reservation. There were various games that helped relieve the tensions of beginning and gave a massage to a bruised pride. Student Impact, by nature, was a success and its results have proved its nature. - Randy Williams BENSONBALL. A spontaneous game of keep-away began in the Benson auditorium during one of Student Impact's afternoon assemblies. - Photo by Sharon Bowles.
Jason Taylor looks over his Impact Sourcebook after registering for the week-long orientation. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. PURE ENERGY. An energy group meets for the first time on the front lawn to introduce themselves and start "impacting" on one another. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. Student Impact 9
Memories 0 f ... Song Spring Sing. Those two words, when used in that order, might conjure up both love and hate in an individual response. The love grows from the satisfaction of putting together a ten minute mini-musical from the idea stage t o the Benson stage. The hate festers around frustration, forgotten homework, and hours of lost sleep. She was a beast that awoke for four days a year, but her rising was prepared for well in advance and the preparation ate into everyone's schedule. The 16th annual Spring Sing weekend came and went in its usual fervor and in an almost repeat performance, the multi-club act featuring Shantih , Alpha Gamma Omega, Knights, Kirei Na Ai, Chi Alpha Rho, OEGE, and King's Men were victorious. "An Easter Eggstravaganza" hopped away with the competition by winning four of the seven award categories including the overall Sweepstakes award. Once again, the winning act was directed and choreographed by senior Robert Patton who led the bunnies to a spirited win while also choreographing the ensemble cast. Patton kept his ideas of a fast-paced, upbeat, fun show that never bored the audience. This made two years running that his show came out victorious. This year's Hosts and Hostesses were received in their usual manner by gaining a group of loyal fans who went away raving about their respective favorite of the 10 Endless Memories group: This year's talent left nothing to be desired as they complimented each other with their different styles and stage personas. They were junior Errica Walker, and seniors Alice Gill, John Griffeth. and Robert Ritter. Before all the bright light nights, however, were weeks upon weeks of grueling practice, both for the club shows and the Hosts and Hostesses. The four were chosen from around forty auditions by Steve Holder who directed the Hosts and Hostesses. The group rehearsed for nearly thirty hours a week in preparation for their four nights' performances. Walker, the youngest of the group was extremely involved in Harding's music scene before getting the opportunity to sing as a hostess. She was involved in Good News, the Celestial Singers, and Concert Choir. Gill, senior, performed first on the Benson stage as a sophomore with the lead in the Homecoming musical "Annie." She had also performed with Harding's Belles and Beaux. Griffeth, also a senior, was accustomed to Harding's limelight as well. He had performed with the Belles and Beaux and sang in Good News. Ritter was no stranger to the stage. He performed as a Spring Sing host in 1988, and had performing leads in the Homecoming musicals "Annie," and "Carousel." The talent in the club shows were evident both m -continued on page 13PARTNERS. Melissa Lloyd and Nicole Dawkins, juniors, give each other a helping hand in Sub T-16 and Ko Jo Kai's "Hold Your Horses, the West is Yet to Come!" - Photo by Sharon Bowles EGG-CITING. Savannah Morley, senior, gets ready to hop during "An Easter Eggstravaganza." The Show included several clubs and eventually won the Sweepstakes a ward. - Photo by Sharon Bowles.
CHOW CHOW CHOW. Freshman Kelly Sco tt stands ready to prance during Regina and Chi Sigma Alpha's "Let's Paws For a Moment." - Photo by Sharon Bowles. YIKES! Lisa Tucker, Julie Svymbersky, Leah Reaves, and Julie Burge screech with fright during Galaxy and Ju Go Ju's "It's a Mad, Mad World!" - Photo by Sharon Bowles. Spring Sing 11
12 Endless Memories FINISH. Freshman Cinnamon Wilson and junior Greg Sandlin leave the Benson after Spring Sing. The last show brought a welcome break in activity. - Photo by Jack R. Shock. FINALE. The Hosts and Hostesses sing the traditional "United We Stand" at the first dress rehear111al. The Finale was always tlte most spectacular part of the show. - Photo by Sharon Bowles.
DUH! Freshmen Craig Laird and Chuck Baker gawk at a pretty girl in Titans, Delta Gamma Rho, Tri-Sigs, and Kappa Tau Omega's show, "It's all Geek to Me." - Photo by Sharon Bowles. STARBRITE. Sophomore Mary Pat Miller keeps a happy face during TNT and Zeta Rho's "We'll Light Up Your Life; Cosmos Stars Do!' ' The show was an audience favorite. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. Memories 0 f ... Glitter -continued from page 10the creative elements of the performances as well as the actual performing. The crowds cheered enthusiastically for each of the nine energetic performances, but only one show could be the winner of Spring Sing 1989. Before the winner was decided, though, each club had their chance (and took it) to perform their hearts out to a receptive audience of parents, teachers, students, visitors, and the judges, of course. Each show had some surprises to present and the most unexpected was during Ju Go Ju and Galaxy's "It's a Mad, Mad World" in which the mad scientists were creating the "perfect man." The perfect man turned out to be Elvis revived from the dead. TNT and Zeta Rho, not to be outdone, surprised the crowd with a visit from the "man in the moon" made famous by recent McDonald's commercials. Beta Phi, Phi Delta, Kappa Delta, Omega Phi, and Sigma Tau had a horrific vampire who sang a lot like Julio Iglesias and Titans, Tri-Sigs, Delta Gamma Rho, and Kappa Tau Omega had a slew of geeks and their own version of Peewee Herman But a winner had to be chosen and Robert Patton and his hoppy-go-lucky band of bunnies were eggstra special in the eyes of the judges and they hopped down the bunny trail with their victory in hand. Here is a run-down of each category's winner: SWEEPSTAKES AWARD "An Easter Eggstravaganza" (Alpha Gamma Omega, Kirei Na Ai, Shantih, Chi Alpha Rho, OEGE, King's Men, and Knights) PARTICIPATION AWARD "We'll Light Up Your Life; Cosmos Stars Do!" (TNT and Zeta Rho) THEME AWARD "An Easter Eggstravaganza" (Alpha Gamma Omega, Kirei Na Ai, Shantih, Chi Alpha Rho, OEGE, King's Men, and Knights) MUSIC AWARD "Let's Paws For a Moment" (Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina) COSTUME AWARD "An Easter Eggstravaganza" (Alpha Gamma Omega, Kirei Na Ai, Shantih, Chi Alpha Rho, OEGE, King's Men, and Knights) CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD "An Easter Eggstravaganza" (Alpha Gamma Omega, Kirei Na Ai, Shantih, Chi Alpha Rho, OEGE, King's Men, and Knights) There will always be a spirit of competition between clubs and Spring Sing has provided an exciting environment to compete in. However competitive it may be, though, our "Show of Shows" still manages to bring people together. When the last curtain call is made we will always stand and sing, "United We Stand." - Greg Taylor and Randy Williams Spring Sing 13
14 Endless Memories SAVING GRACE. A native African is baptized in a nearby river during the campaign to Nairobi, Kenya last summer. - Photo by Greg Taylor. BIBLE TALK. Senior Greg Taylor listens to a receptive Christian while participating in the campaign to Africa. - Photo by Jill Taylor.
A Memorable... Summer Summer Campaigns prove to be life changing for those who went... For a fleeting moment they felt as if they'd stepped into the first century when their group of 22 Harding students walked down the streets of the villages of Kenya, Africa last summer. "I felt like I was walking into a documentary," Jill Smith said of the primitive houses, the lack of cars, the dirt roads, the barefoot children and the simple lifestyle. Kenya and other countries like Australia and England differ from the United States in the same proportions as the countries' distances from the U.S. "It takes more than a body of water and cultural differences to separate the bond we have in Christ," said Louise Tucker, who went with the Harding group of 44 students to Australia. Harding sends campaignSCHOOLGIRL. An English schoolg irl enjoys a skit b y the Hard ing c a mpai gn group. The group visited severa l schools during the trip. - Photo by Ron ald A. Turner. ers all over the world: England, Australia, and Africa to name a few. The groups train for the cross-cultural experience during the school year but nothing can prepare them for cornmeal mush and turnip greens, a preacher with an earring, or a Sydney street vendor 's saucy accent. The group which went to England sang and performed in schools and knocked doors in order to set up Bible studies. They stayed with local, English Christians in their homes. With 44 students going to Australia, the group split into four teams. They sang in public places in cities like Brisbane and Sydney while handing out Christian brochures and studying with those who came to the church meetings. The group which went to Kenya spent its time studying the Bible with eager ones in Nairobi , Kenya, observing missionaries, including Monte Cox, and surveying people who might be receptive to the gospel. Despite the six weeks of work, campaigners in Australia, England and Africa returned with positive responses to the work in those places. "Mission work is hard and it is not always fun ," Craig Mabrey said, "you will make many sacrifices but it will make the trip worthwhile." Jill Taylor, who went to Africa, sums up the purpose of these campaigns simply: "to share the gospel of Christ with those who haven't heard. " - Greg Taylor G'DAY. An Australian camp a ign group poses for a group sho t at the Australian High Court on a sight-seeing day during their campaign. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. Summer Campaigns 15
16 OPEN HOUSE. Junior Kim Garner and Director of Admissions, Jim White, listen to Don Starks, Assistant Director, at the registration table. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. BURKS' BBQ. A Harding mom and dad enjoy a barbeque dinner on Dr. Burks' lawn. ARA catered the meal at the president's house. - Photo by Ken Bissell. Endless Memories
LIMELIGHT. Harding alumnus David Slater performs Friday night to a packed Benson Auditorium. Slater returned to Searcy for a performance during Open House in the fall. - Photo by Bill Tripp. ROOMS AT THE INN. Harding parents check in at the renovated and refurnished Heritage Inn. The inn provided on-campus accommodations for Harding visitors. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. A Me111orable ... Visit Harding Opens Her Doors to Mom and Dad The third annual Open House weekend took place October 6-8 and proved to be another successful mission for Harding's Admission team. Approximately 800 people showed up to be a part of the event that combined both High School Days and Parents' Weekend into one jampacked weekend of entertainment and various informational sessions for both parents and prospective students. Both the Alumni Office and the Admissions Office joined forces to plan and implement the weekend's activities. Their collaboration paid off with an event that was bent for success from the word go. Assistant Director of Admissions Don Starks said that the purpose was to "highlight what Harding has to offer in services and opportunities for prospective students and alumni." Friday offered open classes for all those who wished to attend. That evening high school students and their parents were treated to dinner and a talent show featuring Harding students in the cafeteria banquet rooms. The day was capped off by a concert by Harding alumnus David Slater in the Benson Auditorium. The Time of Day opened up for Slater and put on a near flawless show. Saturday, as well, was filled with activity, including a continental breakfast for parents and a presentation of Harding's programs. Department heads spoke early Saturday morning in the Heritage Auditorium to parents and prospective students, to give them a brief description of various majors available and to increase interest for their respective departments. Campus tours were also available throughout the day led by students for anyone interested. That evening, the Bisons took on Arkansas Tech at the Alumni Field in which they beat the Wonderboys 17-11. After the game, the Student Association sponsored an allschool party featuring live music by the all-student band Johnny Cat. Over 400 students packed the Student Center to hear the post-modern band and to eat free food provided by the SA and catered by ARA. It was an energetic ending to a weekend that was filled with fun and good public relations for Harding. The weekend packed in many activities for the visitors to attend or participate in. Harding opened her doors and displayed her best, hoping to leave a desirable impression. The success of such weekends depends upon planning and implementation, and Harding's Admissions and Alumni offices worked overtime to assure the visitors the most enjoyable stay possible. The weekend past, Harding's growth was helped into the 1990's. - By Angie Haley and Randy Williams Open House 17
Remembering ... Coming Home Homecoming '89... A Celebration of Harding Alumni Reunions were all around this year during the annual Homecoming Weekend October 27-29. Many activities filled the event dedicated to Harding alumni. The traditional Homecoming Court proved to be the most desirable aspect of the weekend as the beauty grabbed our attention during both Friday's Homecoming chapel and during halftime during Saturday's football game. Senior Errica Walker was crowned Homecoming Queen by Dr. Burks during Friday's chapel ceremonies. Walker was an elementary education major from Fairmont, W. Va., and was a member of Regina social club. Her court included Stacey Faires, a senior from Chattanooga, Tenn., and 18 Endless Memories Gina Verkler, also a senior, from Black Rock, Ark. Several other activities were planned for the weekend including the musical "Brigadoon," club reunions on Saturday morning, the annual lOk Bison Stampede run, alumni breakfasts and banquets, and the dedication of the Joseph E. Pryor Science Center. The central activity on Saturday was the football game at Alumni Field which ultimately ended in heartbreak as the Bisons lost the game. Despite the loss, Bison fans enjoyed the game. The Bison Band put on an rousing halftime show and a group of students who called themselves ' 'The Blundering Herd" debuted with their antics between plays and on Bison kickoffs. Although Homecoming included many activities, the central focus of the weekend remained on reunions - reunions with friends from years gone by to re-live the late night dorm pranks, come-from-behind club wins, weekend road-trips to Anywhere-but-Searcy, USA, and the all-night study sessions which usually consisted of 253 study and 753 study-break. This weekend will always remain Harding's most attended weekend because of the special ties Harding keeps with her alumni. Harding has a way of bringing her alumni home that is unlike most any other alma mater. And her arms extend far into life's indecisive roadways. -By Randy Williams BLOWN COVER- The tarp covering the new lettering for the Joseph E. Pryor Science Center is pulled off by Dr. Joseph E. Pryor during the dedication Saturday morning. - Photo by Brian Lovegrove. REUNION- Suzette LaRoche, senior, Tracy Turner, grad student, and Donna Garner, junior, greet each other at the OEGE alumni reunion Saturday morning during Homecoming Weekend. - Photo by Phillip Tucker.
NO GAIN- Harding defenders stop an SAU ball-carrier for a loss during the traditional homecoming game at Alumni Field. The game was a central focus of activity during the weekend. - Photo by Jeff Montgomery. HOMECOMING ROYALTYHomecoming queen Errica Walker (center) is joined by her attendants, seniors Stacey Faires and Gina Verkler. - Photo by Ken Bissell. Homecoming 19
FIONA AND TOMMY- Fiona, played by sophomore Anna Conley, and Tommy, senior Conrad Ekkens, discuss their love in the Homecoming musical. - Photo by Ken Bissell. WEDDING DAY-The townfolk of Brigadoon gather for the much anticipated wedding. This year's musical was well attended. Photo by Ken Bissell. 20 Endless Memories
LEAN ON ME- Jeff Douglas, played by senior Jody Wood, and Tommy Albright, senior Conrad Ekkens, talk of the situation they've found themselves in Brigadoon. - Photo by Ken Bissell. PACKING- Jean MacLaren, played by sophomore Tara Buss, packs for her sister's wedding day. The wedding attracted the entire village in Lerner and Lowe's "Brigadoon." - Photo by Ken Bissell. A Memorabl e ... Show The Highlands of Scotland hit Searcy The rolling landscapes of Scotland met the foothills of the Ozarks when the students of Harding performed Lerner and Lowe's bonny musical, "Brigadoon" during Homecoming Weekend this year. During that weekend, audiences saw ghosts appear, heard mystifying tales, watched dancers in a wee bit of a frenzy, witnessed a murder, and fell in love. Not a bad way to spend an evening, eh? The audience joined with the two lost hunters, Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas, as they made their way through the misty woods of Scotland towards the haunting town of Brigadoon. The village, which returns every hundred years, is the home of Fiona MacLaren, the beautiful lass who makes no plans for marriage. This should be no problem for Tommy since he is engaged to a young lady back in the states, but he and Fiona fall in love and Tommy is faced with a grim dilemma: Should he go home and marry a woman he doesn't really love or stay in Brigadoon with Fiona? The play starred Benson veteran Conrad Ekkens as Tommy Albright alongside Anna Conley as the beautiful Fiona. In both cases their experience was evident and they heartily delivered a satisfying show. Jeff Douglas, the drunken lush played by Jody Wood, profaned the sacred Benson stage uproariously. Jeff, however, was less disconcerted with his drinking than by the presence of Meg Brookie, played by Susan Leigh Richardson, whose ceaseless attempts at routine seduction were hilarious. A nod must be given to Eric French who played the venerable Mr. Lundie. Much of the praise, however , should fall on the shoulders of Music Director Arthur Shearin and Staging and Design Director Morris Ellis. But they did not put the show together on their own. Keri and Dan Tullos served as consultants who provided crucial insight to Scottish lore. John Folding, Assistant Director, gave invaluable aid to Dr. Shearin and Dr. Ellis by acting as a "go-between" among the student actors and the directors. The final touch of authenticity came from piper Chris Knife whose playing during the funeral gave the scene a solemn air. His practicing could be heard all across the campus days before the performance. And so, the Benson stage which, unlike Brigadoon, does not have to wait a hundred years to come to life, has hosted another satisfying musical. There is little doubt that it will continue to do so as long as Harding continues to attract such capable talent. A traditional and central part of Homecoming Weekend, the musical remains a dear and important part of this special fall weekend. -Mark Beshirs Brigadoon 21
Memories of ... Pledging Togas, Cutie Pies, Zugs and Slugs become the alter-egos for many a fearing freshman ... Sunday Oct. 29- I was · peacefully watching Bill Dance reel in a lunker bass from Lake Texoma on T.V. when a rapping came at my door. I offered an open invitation with a lazy "Yeah" and found myself licking my dirty, tile floor. I wondered why. Then the tribal chant began "SKAGGS, SKAGGS, SKAGGS!" For a while I didn't know if the club had accepted or rejected me. Monday, Oct. 30- Tonight I accepted my bid to join Skaggs Alpha Beta. I never knew how many people could fit into an eight by six foot janitor's closet. I counted 19 before a Skaggs member called me down for opening my eyes. I apologized and ·22 Endless Memories put my head back down on my knees. He didn 't know it, but I kept my eyes open the whole time. Tuesday, Oct. 32- I woke up this morning at 10:47 a.m. feeling refreshed and anew. The birds were chirping on my window sill as they relayed their morning merriment. Then I woke up again. This time it was 5:15 and I felt beaten and trod upon. My alarm was screeching for my attention, so I had no other choice than to smash it with a nearby wall. I had to be in my pledgemaster's room at six a.m. in a coat and tie to tell him the morning farm report (which I made up, of course) and to inform him that he had two hours left to sleep. He handed a pillow to me and invited me to slumber on the newly dirtied floor so that I could wake him up at eight. I accepted. That afternoon he set me up with a major date. It was named Melba Toast. I say "it" only for a lack of a better gender. Thursday, Nov. 2- I literally got "dressed" up this morning. My skirt and blouse was provided by the big-hearted pledgemaster I had now grown to avoid. I met the rest of my "girlymen" pledge brothers on the front lawn as the cock began to crow. Today I learned that it's okay to act l.'idiculous if everyone else is. - Randy Williams BEAUX AID- Senior Chi Omega Pi beau, Chad Massie entertains freshman pledge Sonya Miller in the Student Center during Silly Day activities. Beaux and queens helped ease pledges worries. - Photo by Jeff Montgomery GEEKARAMA- Freshman Chi Omega Pi pledge, Heather Powell, falls in line and does the "PeeWee" on the front lawn as a crowd of spectators began to form behind the nerdly number. - Photo by Sharon Bowles.
GOPHER GIRLS- Tri-Kappa pledges climb the steps to chapel on Silly Day. By the time 9 a.m. rolled around, most students had been up over three hours preparing for the day. - Photo by Jeff Montgomery. GO BLUE!- Freshman TNT pledge Micheal Latimore, dressed as the dreaded "masked bunny" stands at attention in front of the library. TNT pledges were required to meet early. - Photo by Jeff Montgomery. Pledge Week 23
Memories 0 f. • • The S.A. The Student Association was as active as ever this year with president Craig Cheatham leading the organization and student body through many well-planned and memorable events. One of the great tasks the SA faced this year was to raise the spirits of the athletic teams and the fans. This was accomplished by sponsoring several events around the games. Besides the regular bar-b-ques before the first home game and the pep talks in chapel, this year the SA took supporting the Bisons seriously with a weeklong homecoming celebration. Every day had special events centered around the theme, "A Scottish Fling," incorporating the homecoming musical "Brigadoon." On the business side, the SA made some much-needed changes that brought benefits to the entire campus. The Student Directories were improved for the first time in many years and revised in the spring semester. The SA Book Exchange (SABEX) was revived and computerized, saving many students a lot of money. Through all of the other accomplishments, entertainment was not lacking. The year started with the annual New Student talent show and moved on to more known talents such as Micheal Martin Murphey, David Slater, Johnny Cat, and comedians Craig Anton and Carl Rosen. Movies included such recents as "Batman," "Dead Poet's Society," and "Ghostbusters II," as well as classics like "Ben Hur," and 24 Endless Memories "Gone With the Wind." This Christmas season, the SA once again adorned the campus with thousands of white lights and added a 40 foot Christmas tree in the center of the front lawn. In addition to these many activities, the SA continued to place its greatest emphasis on the spiritual needs of the campus. The giving spirit exceeded expectations this year when the student body overwhelmingly gave to SA collections for several causes including Mark Berryman, the missionary who suffered a heart attack in Africa, as well as the Wilcox family in Bald Knob who lost their home and three sons to a fire, and a fund for two Searcy children with cancer. The spiritual goal of the university was also represented well in January with the SA co-sponsored Student Lectureship, "Strong in Grace," featuring lectures and classes led by students. The SA, under the direction of Cheatham, succeeded greatly in involving the campus in several fun and profitable experiences throughout the year. "This year saw the involvement of more people than ever in more projects than ever," Cheatham proudly claimed. Though the job demanded a great deal of responsibility and time, Cheatham seemed very pleased with the accomplishments they made. "It's the most fun job you'll never want twice," he sighed through his obvious look of satisfaction on a year well done. -Anita Chadwell LOOK AT HIM. Comedian Craig Anton points to a member of the audience during his performance at the SA Welcome Back party in January. Anton was a huge success with the students. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm. THE CAT'S MEOW. The all-student band, Johnny Cat, performs at the SA party "Saturday Night Alive" during Open House weekend in October. The band was popular with many students. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm.
0 e ALL DRESSED UP. Sophomores Tim O'Neal and Tim Gerber ready themselves for the Homecoming game against SAU. Fans adorned the infamous "rallybags" for the event. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm. WATCHFUL EYE. SA president Craig Cheatham stands near the voting table during the elections for class officers. Cheatham was a popular leader all year. - Photo by Jeff Montgomery. Student Association 25
GREEN GENES. Kermit the Frog makes an unexpected visit during chapel for Wellness Week. Craig Jones provided the voice for his song "It's not Easy Being Green." - Photo by Wayne Westerholm. 26 Endless l\1emories COOKIN'. Sophomore Todd Cook performs with senior Lorin Bristow. Cook was featured in chapel after he competed in a national fiddle contest in which he placed eighth. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm.
Memories of ... Nine O'clock Chapel? Well, Excuse Me! "My dog ate my car keys." "Well, the power was out in my room." "I thought it was Saturday." "Don't we get out for Arbor Day?" There have been hundreds of excuses put forth for missing chapel. But why would anyone want to skip? Chapel was the one time of day when everyone was together. Where else could students have seen such wide variety of programs? One thing could definitely be said for chapel, it was never predictable. Chapel services offered a special time for students and faculty to gather together in worship. Daily devotionals, whether brief or not, helped GREETINGS. David Allen greets Jim Mitchell, Resident-of-theMonth from a Searcy retirement home after he was honored in a chapel program by Dr. Burks and the Social Work Club. - Photo by Jeff Montgomery. THREE PIPERS PIPING. Duane Jones, sophomore, Kristin Ford, junior, and Angie Treat, sophomore, lighten up chapel as members of the Pied Pipers. - Photo by Jonathan Nail. to instill the fact that God is the most important thing. Chapel also offered a lot of entertainment throughout the year. Who can forget such distinguished guests as Nerdly Greenback? He had such a talent for shedding darkness on the most complex of topics. And remember those encouraging words from Hans and Franz? They did their best to pump (clap) us up for Bible classes. Slide shows were also a big part of chapel. Presentations that encouraged mission trips or a semester of study at HUF certainly offered a taste of what was beyond Searcy. Probably one of the favorite chapel programs of the year was put on by the Holiday Band. Students couldn't wait to get their keys out and accompany the band in "Jingle Bells. " But what would chapel be without a visit from the Pied Pipers? No where else could 3,200 grown adults have sung silly songs and made buffalo ears? Yes, chapel was certainly a big part of the Harding experience. One graduating senior said, "It's too bad that in the work worId you can't take 35 minutes out of the work day to concentrate on what is really important." -Aven Humphreys Chapel 27
Memories of ... Study Abroad What could make Flor- iencing this for the first time. ence, Italy, birthplace of the . Dr. Don England and Dr. Renaissance, center of culture and learning, home of artistic masters and masterpieces, even better than it always has been? Try adding forty Harding students living in a four-century-old villa on the outskirts of town. Let these forty Christians experience the Italian culture, living as the Italians live and eating as the Italians eat. Let them tl:!ke classes and travel across Europe, seeing for themselves the history once confined to a history book. HUF was an experience of a lifetime. As I think back to the KLM DC-10 flight into Amsterdam, I remember our cheering as the plane's wheels screeched onto European soil, most of us exper28 Endless Memories Harry Olree led our Spring 1989 group in the triumphant trot off the loading ramp onto a new continent. Disoriented and jet-lagged, we, starting with Holland, began our three-month adventure on this glorified continent. It seemed like we never stopped traveling and experiencing Europe. Using our Eurail train passes, it was possible to be in Vienna one day, Paris the next, and Geneva the next. Traveling on night trains, was economical and adventurous. We fancied wearing the same clothes for days. We savored basic foodstuffs from the markets. We appreciated as many sights as were possible in one day. We became more than tourists. It was a crusade. Apart from the adventure of traveling was the sanctitude of the beautiful city that we could call home: Florence. We lived in an Italian villa, "The Olde Palace." HUF provided appropriate learning enhanced by the surroundings. Humanities, Italian, and Bible were standard offerings. The HUF program was one of the best learning experiences of a lifetime. I know of no one who did not come back with a high opinion of studying abroad. All of us returned to the states praising the program and hoping to return one day. - Jim Hull "SNOW" PROBLEM. Sophomore Buffers, Mandy Smith, Kerry Bickford, and Marnie Rozell await their turn on the ski lift while at Klien Sheidigg, Switzerland. - Photo by Lee Bell. BUFFIN' A GOOD TIME. Sophomores Marc Anderson, Mandy Smith, and Lee Bell frolic in Navona Square during their trip to Rome last spring while at HUF. - Photo by Jim Hull.
COLOSSAL. Terry Edwards, resident director of Harding University in Florence, explains the history of the Roman Coloseum. The group's trip to Rome was a high point in the semester. - Photo by Lee Bell. PISA PEAR. Sophomore Lee Bell enjoys a purchase from a nearby market while leaning against the famous tower in Pisa. The street markets provided quick food when cash was low. - Photo by Jim Hull. r Harding University In Florence 29
30 Endless Memories SING ON. Dr. Shearin introduces the next selection by the Concert Choir. Each evening, a singing group performed before the keynote address. - Photo by Sharon Bowles EXHORTATION. Jim McGuiggan from Belfast, Ireland presents his keynote lecture, "Unto the Uttermost Parts of the Earth" Wednesday night. - Photo by Sharon Bowles.
STAND UP. Aurthur Shearin leads a packed Benson Auditorium on the final night of the lectureship. The singing was especially uplifting during the nightly assemblies. - Photo by Sharon Bowles INDECISION. Juniors Doug Bethel and Drue DeMatteis try to make a final decision on reading material that was sold outside in a huge tent in ·front of the student center. -Photo by Sharon Bowles Remembering ... Lectureship "Acts: The Spreading Flame" was the theme for Harding's annual Bible lectureship held Oct. 1-4. Once again, hundreds of people joined hundreds of others for their yearly pilgrimage from Allover, USA, to the foothills of the Benson to be a part of a 66 year-old tradition in Searcy. Eddie Cloer of Harding's Bible Department served as the director of the lectureship for the seventh year. With Acts as the central theme and topic of discussion this year, evangelism was stressed in many of the classes and lectures. Those who attended were encouraged t o be evangelistic, whether it be in an American suburb or in a foreign country working on a missions team. More than 45 guest speakers were invited to speak in different capacities, either as one of four keynote speakers each evening, or to teach a series of classes during the mornings and afternoons. The event officially began Sunday night as Harding's Good News singers performed at 7:00 followed by the first lecture by Jim McGuiggan. McGuiggan, originally from Belfast, Ireland, presented a moving lesson on the "Spreading Flame". He reported of the evangelistic opportunities in his home country and encouraged personal evangelism through love, example, and communication. Monday night featured the Harding Academy Chorus followed by a lecture by Rick Atchley on "The Story of Stephen." The next night featured the Harding University Chorus followed by a keynote address by Ken Durham on "Scenes at Philippi." Harding's Concert Choir, directed by Arthur Shearin, sang on Wednesday evening, the final night of the lectureship. Once again, the keynote address was given by Jim McGuiggan to a packed Benson auditorium. His topic was "Unto the Uttermost Parts of the Earth" which was a call for world evangelism. Each morning, beginning Monday, Rick Oter held a lecture in the Benson discussing "Walking Through Acts," which was an overview of the book. There were also ten classes offered at each session beginning at 9:45, 1:00 and 3:00. This year's lectureship was unusually quieter than previous year's because of the absence of pledge week activities. In the past, the two events ran together but because of a student vote last year, pledge week was moved to the end of the month. The theme "Acts: The Spreading Flame" was an appropriate theme which dealt with evangelism. This ran alongside the holding of the World Missions Workshop on Harding's campus this year, Oct. 19-21. Every lecture, 127 in all, was recorded in a 702 page book that was available in the huge tent standing in front of the student center. Lectureship 31
SPORTS. In fall sport action, Harding athletic teams did well in sweeping the events with championship wins in every sport. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm. East German officials have suggested a remarkable array of reforms: free elections and proposed laws on a free press. Details have not been offered. Nation Hurricane Hugo was expected to strike the Eastern seaboard late T .hursday night. Hugo has killed at least 25 people. Billy Graham arrived in Little Rock Thursday to begin his weeklong Crusade beginning Sunday evening at 6 p.m. John Michael Cox was apprehended Tuesday in White County. He is being charged on three counts of capital murder. United States representative Tommy Robinson will be speaking in the Benson Auditorium Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Harding's School of Business has been awarded the state and re - gional award for the best consulting case study for 1988 by the Small Business Administration. 32 Endless Memories 65 YEARS AT HARDING UNIVERSITY MURPHEY'S LAW. Michael Martin Murphy performed to a packed Benson this fall. Murphey's music blended traditionalism with contemporary elements. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm. ON YOUR MARK. Freshman Titan pledge Shannon Howell prepares to do battle in front of the Student Center during the annual Titan vs. Kappa Tau "Red Rover" game on Silly Day between the two pledging groups. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm. Changes in pledging fare well A restructured pledge week is coming to a close today after exhausting freshmen and transfers alike with induction activities. This year's pledging activities have received a lot of attention and some scrutiny concerning the enforcement of state hazing laws. While many of the induction activities have been changed, most of the reactions of those pledging have been the same. "I don't really enjoy getting up at 5:45 in the morning, but I do like getting to know the members and other pledges better, " said Paula Peebles, a Ko Jo Kai pledge. Many of the activities required pledges to be awake a little earlier than some were accustomed. "The week has been embarrassing at times, but it has really been fun. I'm totally worn out, though," said Ke - vin Goldman, a TNT pledge. While many students were a textbook example of pure exhaustion, some were continually asking for more. "The week really hasn't been that bad," said Donna Chapman, a Zeta Rho pledge. "I think the week is easier than other years, but it has still brought me closer to the girls already in the club." While there have been mixed physical feelings among those pledging, the overwhelming majority enjoyed the week. When asked about the week, Kelly Jeffrey, a Delta Gamma Rho pledge, said, "I'm tired, but I have loved the week. I really feel closer to the club." The week also held a lot of surprises and new experiences. "It has been interesting," said Lori Srnka, a Sigma Phil Mu pledge. "I have nev - er asked a guy out before." While this year's pledges had their first experience with a Harding pledge week, many of those already in clubs were experiencing something new. There were some complaints of not being able to make pledges experience some of the "induction tradition" that were found to be in violation of state law, but most clubs cooperated with the changes. While the week exhausted many pledges, some of those that were club members found induction activities just as tiring. "Making people do things to get in the club gets old real quick," said Scott Miller , a member of Titans. The week does seem to have accomplished its purpose. Most pledges have found stronger friendships, and even the ability to re - member a member's name in time of crisis. Mary Beth Christian, a Ju Go Ju pledge, summed the week up by saying, " It has been the single most eventful week of the semester." Mark Hodges
Missons workshop • success ID A multitude of buses , vans, and cars carrying 600 students from Christian colleges and church groups throughout the United States congregated on the Harding campus last Thursday evening to kick off the 30th annual World Missions Workshop. Sponsored by the College of Bible and Religion, the theme of this year's program was "Give Me This Mountain," taken from Joshua 14:12. The four-day workshop was coordinated by Dr. Van Tate, Director of the Mission/Prepare Program and Professor of Bible. Several subcommittees directed by students helped with advertising, presentations and housing arrangements. " I feel that the workshop was very successful, " Dr. Carl Mitchell, Dean of the College of Bible and Religion, said. " I received some extremely positive feedback, and we had very good representation from the other Christian colleges." Keynote speakers Jim Woodroof, Wendell Broom, Joe Cannon, Parker Henderson, and Phil Slate discussed the importance of preparation, opportunities available, special problems , the option of missions as a career and the role of women in missions in classes held Friday and Saturday. The program concluded with a sunrise worship service and Searcy continental breakfast on Sunday. All lectures and discussions of the workshop were recorded, and video and audio tapes are available from the recording studio. According to Dr. Mitchell, the high quality of the presentations was an important factor contribution to the weekend 's success. "One of the guests remarked to me that our workshop was the most inspirational program he'd ever attended," Dr. Mitchell said. "All were very positive about what they'd experienced here." Between classes , video presentations and meetings were held for those interested in mission work in specific regions of the world. "These were helpful, " said Harding junior Julie Owen, because "They showed the individual problems within each continent. They really made you understand the responsibility of sharing the gospel with other nations and prodded you into action ." Dr. Mitchell expressed his appreciation for all who helped to make the workshop a success, saying that "its strength was due to the mixture of optimism, enthusiasm and hopefulness among our students and those who attended. - Caryllee Parker BIG D, THE RESURRECTION. Darren Bonham, host of the infamous "Big D TV", poses for a press photo. Bonham hosted the late night show which upheld traditions set by David Letterman with his quick wit, unorthodox persona, and a boistrous house band. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm. Last Wrl•tes Excerpts and Anecdotes from the Blunder Years By Mark Moore Carlucci to speak in Benson for Am. Studies Mary Burbank was the least popular girl at Paro Elementary. It wasn't a matter of opinion, it was pretty much an accepted fact. A fact we reminded her of as often as possible. Sure it was mean of us. Of course it was heartless, and without a doubt it was totally unnecessary, but we didn't care. That's what I thought anyway until mid-semester when Mr. Lawson showed up. Mr. Lawson was young and handsome, a trait the girls seemed to like, and he was tall and athletic which got him points with the boys. I'll never forget our first day of gym class with Mr. Lawson. He walked into the gym that day palming the dodgeballs in such a way that was just inconceivably cool. He blew the whistle and we all began lining up against the wall. Girls swooned and giggled. Guys envied his popularity. "I'll be one captain," he said bouncing the red pebble-grained balls against the linoleum floor. Then in a move that surprised no one, he picked Curtie Ballus to be the other captain. Curtie was the greatest dodgeball player in Paro Elementary history. He made the term "dodgeball" obsolete because his throws were, for the most part, undodgable. Curtis promptly used his first round draft pick to select his best friend, Jeff Fletcher, the second best dodgeball player in the school. Whispers began to ripple through the rest of the class. Everyone knew that Curtie had the makings of a dynasty and the only thing that stood between him and greatness was Mr. Lawson's first round draft pick. Everything hinged on his first pick. Everyone waited. No one breathed. In our minds we guessed at who it might be. "I'll take Mary." Mary had always been the last pick - the one left standing against a lonely wall. She wasn't used to having here name called at all and suddenly all the tables were turned. For the first time in her life, she was first. The rest of the picks went accordingly and when the dust cleared, Curtie and the dream team stood at one end and Mr. Lawson and his band of misfits stood at the other. I remember because I stood with the dream team. We were an invincible team of destiny. Amazingly, we had emerged with only two girls, and they were cute enough that they didn't have to be good. The whistle blew and dodgeballs flew. The first of which nearly embedded itself in Curtie's chest. At the hand of Mr. Lawson our champion fell, and before long each of us found ourselves sitting against the folded cafeteria tables trying to rub dodgeball indentations from our skin. It was then we realized the obvious. Mr. Lawson didn't need a team, much less a good one. In our pride we scoffed at his choices and doubted his wisdom in picking Mary first, yet all the time he knew he would win. Not by one individual talent or even by teamwork but by the power and only by the power of Mr. Lawson's right arm. Someday Jesus is coming back to pick his team. Who will he pick? Will it be the "good" ones who think they somehow can help him win? Or will it be the ones who are used to being chosen last? "And the last shall be first . .. " Think about it. -M.M. Former Secretary of Defense, Frank C. Carlucci addressed a nearcapacity crowd last night in Benson Auditorium at Harding University as part of the American Studies Institute fall lectureship series. Speaking on "A View from the Pentagon, " Carlucci described some of the trials and tribulations during his term of office as Secretary of Defense under former President Ronald Reagan. Prior to this, Carlucci assisted the President for National Security Affairs. He is now the ViceChairman of the International Planning and Analysis Center. Carlucci has served as Ambassador to Portugal, deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency, deputy Secretary of Defense, and director of the Office of Management and Budget. He currently serves on the board of directors of Quaker Oats, Ash - land , Westinghouse, Empire State Bank, Sun Resorts , and Rand. Carlucci was also Chai rman of Sears World Trade, Inc., and was the company's president and Chief Executive Officer before being appointed Secretary of Defense. - Carmelita Bandy The Bison 33
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