Almost every year, new organizations are formed on Harding's campus. In the fall of 1992, the chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children was established. "Everything started when Dr. Richard Blankenship, professor of special education, addressed the issue of starting a student chapter on campus," Gail Vaden, president, said. "We started with 40 people- the largest chapter in the state," Vaden said. "The organization is open to everyone. Teachers, students of all fields, and even parents who work with exceptional children can be involved, " she said. "The Council for Exceptional Children aims to increase the awareChildren's Council Comes to Campus ness of the needs of handicapped of all ages," Vaden said. "This is being accomplished through many events. Those events include the Special Olympics basketball tournament and spring track-and-field events. For Harding's Academy and University, the council hosted an Exceptional Children Week. "During that week, we offered a 'Wa lk a mile in my shoes' event, " President-elect Denise Ortbals said. The purpose of this event was to encourage students to simulate some of the handicaps people endure daily. Students were given the challenge of traveling in wheelchairs and performing other tasks , according to Tracy Sharp, committee chairman for Exceptional Children Week. "Exceptional children have a unique perspective ," Sharp said, "and students shouldn't shy away from them. They have different insights which we can learn from. " - ] ulie Anderson Gail \laden,president0fHardi11g 'schapter, speaks to the Council/orExceptional Children after being named tbestate'soutstanding student at thegroup 's co1~ference in Hot Springs. Harding boasted the largest st11de11t chapter in the slate. Photo by Dr.fan MOJ:r;,an. Spanish Club. 1st row: Karin Springer, Charissa Huffard , Be th Brooks , Ch1ystal Nickels, Melinda Yaeger, Ellen Huffard. Rocio Delaplane, Clint Delaplane. 2nd row: Brian Woodrome , Jimmy Brooks , Gian Carlos Monzon, Carina Ortiz. 3rd roll': Oscar Garcia, Clarice Perkins , Debra Bland, Sandra Gonzalez, Nico ll e Dunmoyer, Beket Recinos , Regina Clara, Natalia Valle , Wendy Fuller. Aristides Ortiz , Jeremy Paden. 4th row: Tamara White. Hector Valderrama, Bob Higbee , Roger Clayton, Ava Conley (sponsor) , Oscar Andrade, Johanna Dominguez, Roberto Batres , Jason Fuller, Carlos Perales, David Alexander. Photo by Jason Burt. Spanish Club 167 Organizations
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