REVITALIZED. An energy group breaks the ice at Impact. Groups met two or three times a day and shared ~~:to·~:~~~~:so~~d future goals. Impact creates spirit of unity among new students Some had friends, but most came alone. All had their own lives, but, nonetheless, shared bits and pieces about themselves. Circling into energy groups, they stretched out on the front lawn and allowed a few to peek behind their protective curtains. They quickly learned that by disclosing themselves they would gain a great key for campus survival and simple companionship - friends. "Getting to know my energy group helped me to spread out and not limit myself to a select group," Craig Copeland said. "Energy groups were the best," Tim Douglas said. "Meeting new people got me off to a great start." Pat McGaha and Lynn ReBACK TO UNPACK. Anja Underwood and Leah Mangrum return to their dorm to finish unpacking. New stu - dents settled in throughout the weekend. Photo by Ed Wilson . gauld co-directed more than 700 freshmen and transfers during Student Impact 1990. There were so many goals and expectations," Reguald said. "People were fired-up. It was fantastic to see people bond after only three days." Along with energy groups, steering committees planned special activities to help students meet each other. Favorites were the traditional water fight and the service project. "I loved the service project," Juliet Dismang said. "I felt that in the first couple of days I was unified with Searcy. It was special to share something so intimate with my energy group." More than 200 upperclassmen helped make the incoming students feel welcome. "I was surprised at how friendly people were," Copeland said. "It was definitely more than I expected." "All the upperclassmen were so excited and energetic," Regauld said. "They made things flow smoothly." This Impact, as with previous ones, generated a spark of friendship that eventually warmed the hearts of freshmen and seniors alike. "If I didn't have Impact, I would've been totally lost," Connie Barnet said. "It created a feeling that made me feel more a part of Harding. Even without Impact, Harding runs rampant with kindness and open hearts." -Angie Treat Student Impact 15
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