Sophomore Impact worker, Kristi Brunson. does her part in her energy group's service project . Impact 's Leaven Project was expanded this year lo include a variety ofservice projects. Photo hy Michael Bass. IMPACT offers a great adventure As scared freshmen and experienced, yet insecure , transfer students began to arrive on campus and unload their belongings , each was unaware that , together, they were about to embark on "The Great Adventure. " Student Impact led the crusade for all new students as they began making their adjustment to college life. Leah Mangrum and Glen Metheny had been busy planning Impact since being chosen co-directors in December. With the help of the Steering Committee, "everything was ve1y successful and ran smoothly," Metheny said. Exotic theme dinners encouraged students to dress up and attend as scurvy pirates, safari hunter and rowdy cowboys. SeniorJessica Pell said her committee put "lots of hard work" into organizing the dinners. Energy groups led by upperclassmen provided students with vital information on such topics as dating, social clubs, and how to get along with roommates. It also gave students the opportunity to form friendships before classes began. SA president Rich Little introduced the Leaven Project, which involved students in several service projects - visiting nursing homes and hospitals - where they spent time with the patients singing songs, playing games or just making conversation. "The Great Adventure" did not end with Student Impact week. It was only a taste of the greater journey that students made as they began the first year of their stay at Harding. "Maiy had a little lamb .. wails senior Ch ristine Creasy c/11 ring her 11 ursery rhyme rock concert u'hile under h_1p1zosis. Gil Eagles has mesmerized Harding audiencesforseueral )'ears Photo by Michael Bass FreshmanA11p,ieFoutsstretches and grins Ll'hile struggling lo maintain herprecan·ous position in the Twister game. Impacters were g iven many opportun ities to get to know others. Photo by Michael Bass. - Carrie Woodruff Student Impact ...,,-----,:------:;:-----/'33- 13 Student Life
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