As the year began, a fire, ignited by the spirit of love and fed by the warmth of fellowship, flickered inside each of us. We were motivated to grow, change, and prosper in light of the strong Christian influences that surrounded us. We came from 49 states and 33 countries to the hearth of a home that invited us to open our hearts and share socially, academically, and spiritually; but as individuals searching for knowledge and companionship under the influences of the traditions at Harding, we were compelled to unify ourselves in the shadow of the Cross. The leaders who conceived Harding no longer physically supported her growth, but their ideals remained and served as the kindling for the fiery torch each student offered to others in the name of Christ. The traditions and history that pervaded our daily activities ever reminded us that although the flame within each of us burned brighter every day, we didn't start the fire.+ -Anissa Campbell
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