GRADUATION brings nevv perspective As freshmen struggled through the confusion of registration for college , the only graduation on their minds was the one they had just accomplished. And, at that very moment, they often wished to go back to high school where life was familiar and maybe even easy. But all too soon, four years (or perhaps five or six) had gone by and graduation from college was a reality. Registration lines had been endured, courses had been passed or even mastered, chapel had reached the point where it was actually appreciated, social clubs had come to be less encompassing , life experiences had brought new maturity, and many relationships had been formed, some of which were to last a lifetime. Ceremonies attracted parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers , sisters , cousins ,. friends , youth ministers , preachers - everyone who wanted to witness this special event as scores of graduates marched, in academic regalia , across the stage to receive their hard-earned diplomas. 'Christian education is the best way to prepare for life in the 'real world,"' Alabama football coach Gene Stallings told the May, 1993, graduates. "You need to be people of integrity as you begin your work in the marketplace today, and remember that there is nothing wrong with being great in goodness ," he said. Hugs , smiles , laughter, tears and photographic poses attested to the importance of the ceremonies as 725 graduates packed their bags to move from the residence halls for the last time and left Harding to find their place a profe sionals in the "real world. " 30 Graduation Student Life --------- - - - - - ----- - Kay Gowen Dr. Dal'idBurks gives Amy Fussell a co11grat11la tory hug following the commencemen t ceremony. Hal'ing a picture taken with Dr. Burks ll'as a rare photo opportunity. Photo by Jeff :v1ontgome1y Gene Stallings , gradua ti o n speaker. talks with Bill Oldham, matbematics professor. Stallings hadjust completed an undefeated season as head football coach a t the Unil'ersi(J' ofAlabama . Photo byje.ff"'v!ontgome1y. Tamra Spencer encourages the g raduates ll'ith ""Climb El'e1y 1\101mtai11." 77.1is specia l prese11tatio11 ll'as a new addit ion to the May commencement exercises. Photo h_J',/ejfA1011tgome1y
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