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((For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. By the grace Students link God has given hands around me, I laid the the flagpole on foundation as the National an expert Day ofPrayer. builder, and Special devosomeone else is tionals and building on it. prayer were But each one integral parts of should be the Harding careful how he experience. builds. For no Photo by Wayne one can lay any Atkinson. foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. " - 1 Corinthians 3:9-11 HARDING SCOTT BAINE editor-in-chief UNIVERSITY JASON BURT 900 East Center photographer Searcy, AR 72149 KAY GOWEN Volume 70 adviser 1994 petit jean
2 We' re buildingon a ... Fo ~TION Through seven decades, Harding has shone as a light in a world of darl~ness. Renown for her tradition of excellence, the university, in its 7 Oth year, continued to maintain its academic prestige. Emphasiziiig faith, learning and living, faculty and students tried to build on the heritage provided by those who had gone before. Harding faced many battles through the years, and now stands as one of the leaders in Christian education with eight consecutive years of record enrollments. Hundreds of men and women have sacrificed tomake Harding what it is - an institution of higher learning with an intrinsic focus on the Chief Cornerstone, Jesus Christ. Sophomore Tamara Reid and junior Melanie Ward take a break from their busy schedules to read their mail. Checking the mail becamea daily ritualfor hundreds ofHarding students who waited for letters and packages from home. Photo by Michael Bass. Opening Sophomore Greg Brumley hurls sandbags as part ofthe Flood Retie} effort. More than 800 Harding students, in a series offour trips, traveled toMissouri to helpflood victims rebuild what was lost. Photo by Michael Bass.
Graduate student, TroyFoster, andsophomore Regina Huddleston make time for lunch on the front lawn. 1be front lawn was a scenic retreat in the early fall. Photo byJason Burt. Senior Kristie Beyers andfreshman Ki Sun Lee discuss social clubs during Women 's Open House. Freshman orientation and club mixers kicked the year off and helped to write another successful chapter in Harding history. Photo by Michael Bass. Opening 3
4 Dr. David Burks, president ofthe university, converses withforeman Gmy Graham qfjames H. Cone, Inc. , on the site of the Jim Bill Mclnteer Bible and World Missions Center. Construction began on the building in May. 1992, and was scheduled to be.completedfor fall, '94. Photo by Michael Bass. Freshman Lara Callens takes advantage of the beautiful weather/or study time. The front lawn was a fa vorite p lace for studying, sleeping and hanging out. Photo by Jason Bw1. · SeniorAnn.e-MarieMiles intemiewsSApresident Rich Little, aseniorfrom Australia,for TV-19 News, about the Missouri flood relief eff 011 . Student leaders worked both in the spotlight and behind the scenes. Photo by Michael Bass. Opening
We 're standing on ... SOLID GRO We are all in the process of growing. It was once said that, if we cease to grow, we cease to live. The Harding environment helped to nurture this growth in many ways. From chapel to Bible classes to the flood relief project, this development was cultivated both in and out of the classroom. Harding is a university with an eternal mission. In accepting its higher calling, it has also accepted the challenge to help mal~e the world we live in a better place. Its foundation for growth has provideda solid footing for an even brighter future. Cro11'ds pack the Benson Auditorium for Peak of the Week' each Wednesday niP,ht at 530. This popular aspect qf ~p inlua/ life prorno!ed Chrislicm fellowship u1h ileproviding important /essonsfrom Scnptu re. Photo byjason Burt. - Scott Baine, Editor The ris ing struclu re on the construction site ofthe Bible building was a prominent feature on the campus and a conversation piece throughout the year. The building was part qf the '·The Dream Continues " campaz/1,11, a.five-year deuelopment p lan jbr the u n i1 1ersi(y. Photo byjerome Barnes. Opening 5
We witnessed an example of.. LESS DEDICATION Harding is blessed with having teachers who really care about the well-being of their students. Most go out of their way to make sure students get a quality education and, at the same time, grow spiritually. The senior class chose one of these teachers as the recipient of the 1994 Petit jean dedication. A Bible major, Monte Cox graduated from Harding in 1981. Along with several other Harding graduates, he and his wife, Beth, and twomonth-old daughter, Rachel, moved to western Kenya to minister to the Kalejin tribes. He served as Harding's visiting missionary in 1988-1989 and encouraged students to be more mission oriented. After almost 10 years in Africa, Cox returned to Harding in 1993 as an assistant professor of Bible. This year he was appointed director of Mission Prepare. He and Beth have three children - Rachel, Joel and Sarah. Because of his endless dedication to service at Harding University, the 1994 Petitjean is dedicated to Monte Cox in recognition of his many contributions to the student body. - Scott Baine Dedication 6 ~-----
Monte Coxplays baseball with his daughter, Sarah, in Harding Park. Cox always made time for his family. Photo by Michael Bass. At his desk, Monte Cox takes care of business. Cox was appointed director ofMission Prepare this year. Photo byJason Burt. Monte Cox talks about missions during a special devotional. Cox was a verypopular speakerfor student activities. Photo byMichael Bass. Dedication 7
New students scurry to get signatures during an Impact gathering. Student Impact always set a great tone for the whole y ear. Photo by Michael Bass. 8 "'"'Ci Division Page tudent Life
aybe we didn't come to Harding with this in mind, but whether we knew it or not, our year was to be, in large measure, the foundation for the rest of our lives. How we handled our studies and activities determined the firmness of our character in the future. What we put into our relationships with God and others proved to be the cornerstone upon which our lives were being built. Whether or not this was based on a Christian focus would determine, more than anything else, our pathway in life and ultimately, our destiny. Jenny Tyree, Student Life Editor Division Page 9 Student Life
DAILY LIFE is never the same routine Rrring! "Oh no, it can 't be 7:00 already," groaned Sam Student as he mashed every button on his alarm clock. Reluctantly, he pulled himself out of bed. Every muscle ached from the club softball game he had played the night before. "Can my life be any more complicated?" Sam sighed as he debated over what to wear. He finally grabbed the cleanest thing he could find and set out across campus . As he walked, he pondered the options of A) actually going to his 8:00 class, or B) getting something for breakfast. After all, which was more important? After filling up on muffins and cereal , Sam headed to the Benson for chapel. Thirty-five minutes later, he breathed a sigh of relief as Dr. Burks said "dismissed. " He struggled through classes, and then relaxed in the student center with his friends . Before going back to his room, Sam decided to check his mail one more time . Surprisingly, there was a letter from Grandma. Sam arrived back at his room to find his roommate taking a nap. Great! He couldn't do anything that made noise so, he took a nap himself. They woke up just in time to make it to the cafeteria before it closed. After finishing another satisfying ARA meal, Sam remembered that he had to make his weekly trip to Wal-Mart. He was running low on BVD's, and it was either shop, or actually do his laundry. It was nearly curfew when he got back. He couldn't help noticing all of the clinging couples. Sam plopped down on his bed at 10:59 and waved as his R.A. stuck his head in the door. As he prepared for a test , he reminded himself to call that girl he had noticed earlier. Only then could he be content to lie down for another glorious five hours of sleep. 10 ~ Daily Life Student Life - Carrie Woodruff Sarah Barrington, sophomore, tries to get every singlefry into the bag. Students enjoyed the option ofBurgerKingformeals. Photo by Michael Bass. Glenn Lee, senior, checks his social club box for new information. The club boxes were a good way to stay on top of things, that is, if you read them. Photo byJason Burt. Rick Castleman, sophomore, goes through the motions ofperhaps the most dreaded duty on campus- laundry. Photo byJason Burt.
Students found the student center a place to accomplish many things. Eating, socializing, homework or working on a date for Friday night - it was all done there. Photo by]ason Burt. Cami Parsley, senior, listens quietly asjulie Anderson, junior, strums and sings on the front lawn. Anderson played and sang frequently on the front lawn, to the delight of many friends and passersby. Photo by Jason Burt. Daily Life -S-tu-d~e_n_t_L_if_e ____ -+=p,,_. 11
Kim Burch, sophomore. ends up at the bollom of the stack during tbe ll'ater war. Tbe u·ater war bas been a fauorite Impact tradition . Photo by Michael Bass. Leah ,Hangnnn and Glen Methe11y, seniors, harelmpactdirectorduties. Tbetll'ou1orked 011 campus throughout the summer to prepare for the four days of Impact. Photo by ,Hichael Ba s. 12 tudent Impact Student Life
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
PLEDGE WEEK helps build relationships Pl dge Week i gen rally among the most memorable events of a new tud nt' colleg lw . Aft r we ks of mixer and lots of visiting, new tud n d cide on a lub and then wait... until bids are di tributed and m group ha cho n ... them. Th women ' bid d livery proces took a new direction thi year, with r ident a i tan handing out the bid in each dorm. Bid invited each r ipi nt to attend a r ception. tacey H fley pr ident of Zeta Rho, initiated the changes in the bid pr . I hope then w process c9ntinue next year because it seemed to really work " he aid. Freshman Marcie Gonzalez aid, "I thought that it wa a good idea for the p ople who didn 't get their fir t choice, because it wa more private. n Monday night club held their acceptance meeting during which pl dg were told what was expected from them. Pledge were seen rambling for ignature , minor dates and merits throughout the week. Thur day wa p rhap the strange t day a uppercla creativity could n in the num rou odd and crazy co tume that the pledges wore. Fa ulty member ighed a they taught cla e to quire in cardboard armor hill illie , babie , toga-clad m n and human traffic signals. Th we k ended with informal induction on Friday night in which pl dge were exp cted to rely on each other, bond together and account for their activities during the week. As curfew approached, yells of joy c uld b heard all over campus a older member pre ented new m mb r with club jer ey and Pledge Week finally drew to a close. 1 - Lisa Stiles Kristi Barwick, senior, gives the lowdown to Delta Gamma Rho pledgeAngieCrone. Pledgeswere at the mercy of their pledgemastersandmistressesfor the duties they had to perform. Photo byJason Burt . Chi igma Alpha pledge Kenny Lyons, dres ed as a ju Go ju pledge, wins the chapel audience ' approval. Silly Day co tumes displayeda wide range of familiar personalities and characters.Photo byJason Burt. TNTp ledge jay Collins has a peaceful second to check his pledge book in the madness of Silly Day. Silly Day is traditionally on Thursday andfull ofcrazy costumes, songs andactivities. Photo by Jason Burt.
AmyConner,junior, andTracyMcCormick, sophomore, do theirpart with TNTandZeta Rho members to paint the Griffithville Church of Christ building. Some clubs included a seroiceproject in theirpledging activities. Photo byJason Burt. An ornery smile brightens junior Tessa Brock 'sface as she checks a KoJo Kaipledge book. Pledge books were just one of the demands pledges bad to fulfill during the week. Photo byJason Burt. Pledge Week --=--------::----~ 15 Student Life
A11dy /\'orri , sophomore, part icipates in the chapel ll'OI hip se111ice while Lee Langdon, junior. leads the sing ing. Chapel was the one time each day that the entire student body tl'a together. Photo by 1ichael Bass. enior Glen Metheny and junior B . }. Robe11so11. a sume a ·parental" allitude witb Dauid Rubio, enior. 77Je A put on everal cbapel skits to advertise upcoming el'e11ts. Photo by Michael Bass. 6 Chapel 1 ~--------=~ tudent Life
Liliana Sanchez, sophomore, and Dauid Campos, senior, end their native Central Americall dan ce with a "kiss. " There were students from 40 countl"ies at Harding. Photo hy Michael Bass. CHAPEL provides daily rene~al More than 3,500 students came to Harding this year, and although they attended different classes , belonged to different social clubs , and lived in different dorms , there was one thing they all had in common - nine o 'clock chapel. The basis for Harding's motto - "educating for eternity" - could be found in the daily chapel devotionals. Numerous programs and announcements were an integral part of chapel , but the time spent in worship to God erved as the backbone of the chapel programs. "Chapel was a wonderful way to set the focus for the day, and even the week ," remarked Christy Coonts , a senior from Harrison, Ark. Student Association officers took advantage of chapel time to share their goals with the student body. "We want to focus this year on ervice, " said David Rubio , vice president. Projects included the St. Louis flood relief trip , raising money to purchase mobil medical units in Ghana , and the freshman cla s food drive for Bosnia. Students were also made aware of opportuniti s to serve, including International Campaigns and campus ministry projects. These projects reminded students of "a bigger world out there" that needed their help and the message of Christ. Chapel also provided a time for fellowship with other Christians . For many, it was the only time each day that they could see their friends . Most importantly, chapel gave students a chance to seek God first in the morning, and to focus on Him for the rest of the day. Rick Chitty, j ohnny Kerr, j ejf Conn.er, seniors, and Jason Sheehy , sophomore, p o11der the question of chapel seat selection . Chapel seats were chosen duri11g reg istration. Photo by Michael Bass. Kregg f-Iood, aHardinggraduate, emphasizes his point to the lectureship audience. He was also the featured chapel sp eaker that week. Photo by Michael Bass . - Lisa Stiles Chapel -::--::--------:::---------/:~ 1 7 Student Life
SPECIAL EVENTS provide a change of pace An important feature at Harding has long been special programs and e nts designed to bring tudents together as a social entity. One of the e ent returning students eagerly anticipated a the performance of th ir cla mates with hypnotist Gil Eagles during tudent Impact. Ahighlight of thi yea r was the return of Re tle Heart, a country music group. Other singing groups , some well known and others not so well known but all entertaining, broke the monotony of a routine day. pecial programs intended to educate students included a number of American Studies Institut peakers . Former Prime Mini ter Benazir Bhutto of India and Dick Cheney, former Secretary of Defen e , were two of the more notable speakers to come. "The American tudies Institute tri to bring in leaders who will addresss contemporary issue and challenge students to be leaders ," said Laura Rice , pre ident. Michael M dved author of the be t eller Hollywood vs. America and George Walthum, a communications expert, each contributed to the tradition of ex ellence and entertainment. "Michael Medved wa an exceptional p aker becau e he had a message that everyone - tudents , faculty and th community could relate to ," Rice said. On th fun side, some scientific "toys" amused anyone willing to try th m. A human velcro wall and orbitron had been on campus previously. Thi year, the Alpha Experience, a black box that moved to simulate race car , roll r coasters and oth r fast vehicles portrayed on a screen , pro ided a way to "escape" for a few minute . lthough the regular class routine kept us busy most found a spare mom nt to enjoy some outside entertainment. 18 pecial Events tudent Life Terry Beasley and Andrew Brady emerge from the Alpha E.-r:perience. Tbis experience u·as housed in a box that moued tosimulatea rollercoaster, race car and other fast vehicles. Photo by Todd lflo(fe. J.Jichael Ke/fr mans the mike. the keyboard and sings to keep bisaudiencee12te11ai11ed. Kel~y also used hula hoops and lots of audience participation. Photo by Michael Bass. Dick Cheney former ecretar)' ofDeji!nse speo ks to ct" AmericJ tudies audience. Cbe11ey 1ms one of many :,pecial ~pea ken; ll'h~ came 011 behalf qftbe American Studies Institute. Photo hy}ason Burt.
"1964as theBeatles "perfonnson theBenson stage to a u•zld and crazy audience. 1964 took their job serious~y as imitators of the 'jab Jou r, " down to the left-handed guitar ofPaul McCartney. Photo byMichael Bass. Brian Watts reads the serial numher with amazement as Gil Eagles correct~)! "sees " each number. Eagles also used "ESP"to see obj ects, names andwords. Photo byMichael Bass. Special Events 19 Student Life
t11de11ts gather around the Homecoming bo11/irefora pep ral~J ' i11 a1Zticipatio11 ofthe .football game against Arkansas Tecb . The Bisons endured the u11seasom:1 b~)' cold u ·eather to ll'in the contest 26-24. Photo by Jason Bw1. Queen Camie Leu•is and her court reign Ol'er Homecoming 93 . A sophomore 11ursi11g major from hrel'eport. La .. Le1l'is u•as cmu·11ed queen during special cbapel ceremonies on Friday to kick offthe u•eekend of Homecomingactit •ities.Pbotohy fason Bu11 . 20 Homecoming Student Life
Alumni/ram many classes.fill theirplatesforthea1111 11al Black and Gold banquet. Dr. Kenneth Davis, fr ., former director q/ the A cappella Chorus, received the Distinguished Alumnus Au•ard during the dinner. Photo byJason Burt . HOMECOMING rekindles old friendships ---- Homecoming... the mere thought of the term conjures up special meaning - reunions , special events, reminiscing, hugging, laughing, confessing, eating, sharing, worshipping, watching a footba ll game, singing the alma mater, honoring sp cial people, reaching milestones ... The campus was flooded with visitors October 28-30 as alumni, friends and relatives came "Back Home to Harding" to be a part of the great Homecoming tradition. The schedule was packed with activities for students, past and present, to get them into the spirit of the occasion . Induction into the Golden Circle (comprising alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago) , presentation of the Homecoming queen in chapel, the Black and Gold banquet (for alumni of all ages), the Homecoming musical, class and club reunions , the football game ... all the u ual traditions were experienced. Unique to this year's festivities was an atmo pheric surprise, a rare occurrence at Harding, especially in October... snow! A cold front passing through Friday forced the temperatures down and the steady afternoon rain turned to snow. Extremely cold winds on Saturday forced all but about 200 fans to vacate the stands during the football game. The team fought the cold to pull out a victory over Arkansas Tech. Families and friends worshipped and ate lunch together Sunday before parting to return to numerous destinations, full of joy that only special times with special people could provide. Fa1111_J •Brice(jessica Pel/)si11gs of ..Sadie, aclie. married laczi • ··in a scene/mm the Homecoming 11111siccil. funny Girl. The S(J 'l1e-,llerrill production u ·as 11•ritte11 by Isobel Lennart . Photo byj(!SOll Burt. Troy Smith eludes a Tech tackler to ga in yardage for the BisollS in their l'icto1y aga inst the A!C ril'cil. The 11 •i11 left the BisollS u ·itb a 6-2 record. Photo hy.faso11 Burt. Homecoming -s=-t_u_d,e-_n_t -L=---i:-t;:;e------~ 21
SPIRITUAL LIFE encompasses the campus To talk about piritual life at Harding is to talk about what sets it apart from other schools. It 's what makes it a light in a dark world and a place of tremendou meaning to people dedicated to God. Harding is a place where most of us stretch and grow among people who have the same goals we have. It is a place with a heritage of spiritual trength and tudent leaders who help keep the focus of building a firm foundation in Christ. erving in spiritual leadership mies on behalf of the Student Association ere ick Fouts and Lori Tucker. In preparation for the spring student lectureship, they worked with the spiritual life committee to set the theme speaker and topics for individual sessions. "Learning to serve God and others has been the committee 's main goal for the year," Fouts aid . In reference to assisting with women's spiritual needs , Tucker said, ' Everyone has different needs , experiences and goals , but because we ha e the common interest of serving Christ, we are all very much alike ." There were many service organizations and programs on campus that existed to give students a chance to serve and learn to more closely imitate Christ, but they were not what defined spiritual life at Harding. Harding's spiritual atmosphere comes not from chapel or Bible classes. It comes from inside the students, faculty and staff members. It radiates from the relationships we have with God, and it shows in the ways we relate to others. Harding is special because of the sense of spirituality that pervades the campus. Spiritual life is what makes Harding unique. Spiritual ~ife 22 ~----=----=-----=- Student Life - Mavanee Mays lflorld Tour '94 attracts students to displays to learn more about p laces toga and work to do . Campaigns have involved and enriched hundreds of students · lives. Photo by Michael Bass. Ty Christopher.freshman class uice president. talks to Juan Tesic in Croatia. Thefreshman class collected canned food andsent it to Tesic to d istribute to people in Bosnia. Photo by J-Iichael Bass. Campa igners sing in Dim1fo rd, Scotland. The Dumford church i a few miles away from the legenda 1y birthplace ofPilate. Photo b Steve Doyle.
Bruce .Mclarty, minister for the College Church ofChrist, emphasizes a point to the Peak ofthe Week audience. The Wednesday evening class served to recharge studentsfor the rest of the week. Photo byJason Burt. Students gather on National Prayer Day to share concerns about our nation with the Lord. "ft was neat to think ofgroupspraying all over at the same time and that God was hearing all of us, " said j enny Mayfield, junior. Photo by Michael Bass. Spiritual Life ------r===-23 Student Life
joh1111ajo11es. senior, packagesfood at His Hou e. a College Church benevolence m ini try. A group of students spent time each Ll'eek helping with this ministry outreach. Pboto h_1 •fason Burt. Jim Kennell and Chris Phillips, seniors, study in the library.Jim led the Ghana \fie/I Project in 92-93 and Chn's sbaredpreaching d11tie at tbe Griffithuille Church of Chrot . Photo by Michael Bass. 24 Campus Lead ~r Student Life
Scott Alexander, junior, leads singing with a constant smile. Song leadingprovided an opportunity for service among Harding males. Photo byJason Burt. LEADERS -vvork behind the scenes Anyone who ventured out of the dorm and onto campus was aware of a certain number of students whose names were synonymous with leadership, people assigned to tasks and committees to keep students aware of spiritual and social happenings . At the same time , there were those who worked in the wings , out of the spotlight, with diligence , without a title or an office or a nameplate, referred to as quiet leaders. Johnna Jones, a senior from Temple , Texas, has worked at His House, a benevolence ministry of the College Church of Christ , on Wednesday nights since her freshman year. Jones said a friend in her club encouraged her to go. "It 's a small job to do, but it 's so wonderful that just one hour a week can make such a big impact. " Nathan Randolph, a senior from anta Fe , N. M., was drifting in search of a church home. Nathan wanted to be involved and know he was making a difference. One of his friends told him that a church in Griffithville was losing its preacher, and asked if he would like to preach there. "I was overjoyed to get to preach," Randolph said. Clint Delaplane, a senior from Canyon Count1y, Calif., works with Harding's international students. His committee arranges various activities and transportation. "Many international students are getting involved. And it seems like giving people a ride to Wal-Mart isn't really significant, but now I see how important all the small things are. They really matter. " Quiet leadership - often unnoticed and therefore unappreciated - made a difference at Harding as servanthood became a way of life for those involved. Matt Ogren, senior, and Ross Cochran, Biblefaculty, share a laugh during a casual co 11uersation on the front lawn . Matt was the organizer of the w)' pool devotionals . Photo by Michael Bass. SaraHughes,junior,guidesst11 - dents in sign language during a song service. Sara and other students served as interpreters f or the deaf Photo by j aso 11 Burt. - Mavenee Mays Campus Leaders 25 Student Life
HUF brings cultural understanding Harding niver ity in Florence (HUF) offered the chance to experience int raction between id a and their phy ical re ults - re ult which span mill nnia from the ruin of Ancient Gr ece to modern day haute-couture in Milan. In the 16th c ntury villa which hou e the program the new id a of a foreign language became r al becau e imple communication d manded it. ocabulary lists no long r topped v. ith a te t; in the street mark , these word determined the xtent of expre ion. imilarly, then w id as of art which tudents encountered made more n with first-hand xperiences. Michelangelo ' Davidwa een not as a ix-inch photograph but rather exp rienced a a 13-foot marble block f g niu . Likewi e cath drals were lifted from book into real life where tud n felt the pr nee a bell tower rang out over the city. R ligiou growth dominated the H F experience for many. "Visiting th place wher Paul ' letter were written and ent gave a better und r randing of the people 's conditions and brought the criptures ' m aning into a n w light " said Danny Moore. The group attended wor hip ervice with the Italian congreoation. "Following along in Engli h and hearing th Italian, I felt the uni er al bond we all have in Chri t de pite our differences, " said Lee Hankin . tudents also had block of free travel during which they faced new id a regarding cu tom , currency, dr ss, language , tran portation and f d. 'The introduction to new culture not onl helped me better und r tand Europ , but it also helped m come to under rand myself and m own culture better " aid Christin Crea y. "The idea which I faced ar a ery active part of who I am now. ' - Craig Hanson Robbieand.Mona Shackelford, along zl'ith }irn Massie, Lee Hankins. DaveRoberson, Scott Bai11ea11djeJ!Co1111erparade around tbe l'illa in tbeir banquet co tumes. Banquetsatthe end of the semester tl'ere a HCF tradition . Architecturepierces the sky in trassbourg. France. Hl 'Fstudents il'ere gil'en the oppo1111 - 11i(l' to experience new cu/- tu res all overEu rope. Pboto by Scott Baine. jess and Korie Robertson, zl'ho ~pent the s11mmer at HUF, ll'ctil for their train to Florence. Students became quickzl' accustomed to eating, sleeping reading zl'riling - el'e1y thi11g 0 11 the trains. Photo by Christie Cate.
BobbyMorse explores around King Ludwig /l's Neushwanstein Castle in Fussen, Germany. This castle was one that almost every HUF student saw. Photo by Paul Davis. Members ofthe spring group visit the scenes where Sound of Music was filmed in Salzburg, Austria. Free travel provided students with the opportunity to explore Europe on their own. HUF --=-------=--- ---t===--- 27 Student Life
Tiu! robot. put tbeir best foot j(mmrd in their ·bou ·. I'm Steel Sta11di11. ' They u•on tbe ol'eral/ Sll'eepstakes au ·ard. Photo by Dcll'id /lickman . Bill Ritzel. sophomore, takes A Walk 011 the ileSide . 1l'ith bi igmaA!phcwndRegina social clubs. This shou· u ·o11 the music and participation au·ards. Photo hy Dal 1id I fickma11 . 2 L pring ..., ;ng tudent Li fe
Senior Autumn Bou •e11 Ll'ilb Ko.fa Kai and Tri Kappa, ct re Better offRed. Social clubs combined resources lo put on the hes/ shou1 possible and hal'e ji111 doin,~ ii . Photo by DaL•id I fi ckma11 . ., .... .... SPRING SING 'just keeps getting better' One constant in Harding's structure of activities is the annual Youth Forum/ Spring Sing weekend. More than 1800 prospective students from 30 states officially registered with admissions during the special weekend, designed to help them learn about Harding. Highlighting Youth Forum events ,JeffWalling, minister of the Mi sion Viejo , Calif., Church of Christ, was the featured speaker. Evening devotionals and dorm living rounded out the visitors ' exposure to college life at Harding. Almost 900 costumed performers , plus technicians , musicians and ushers were involved in the '93 edition of the main entertainment attraction of the weekend. More than 8,000 tickets were sold for the three performances of Spring ing. The performance featured musical numb rs by hostesses Kaci Bolls from Murray, Ken., and Shannan Horner from Dexter, Mo., and hosts Chuck Roe from Springtown, Texas , and Lee Langdon from Tabernacle , .]. I'm Steel Standin) ' representing Chi Omega Pi , Pi Kappa Epsilon, TNT and Zeta Rho , won the sweepstakes award for club performances. Evidence of a successful show came from audience feedback. Every year, Dr. John Ryan, producer, said he hears, "This has got to be the best Spring Sing we 've ever had. " This time, he said, he heard that constantly. - Kerri Hartman Lee La ngdo n , Shannan Horner, Kaci Bolls and Chuck Roe. spring sing hostsa nd hostesses. sing. The hosts and hostesses u·ere hacked up by a talented ensemble of men and ll'Om e 11 . Pho to by Da v id J-Jickma 11. "I feel p retly . "s ings J1is(J ' }vfcDoll'ell, j u n ior, du ring Is there a Monster in the House. n.1 is shou•included a larp,e group qf medium and small clubs. Pbolo 1~1 · Dal'id Hickman . Spring Sing 29 Student Life
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
Dr. David Burks hands Kim Cooch heidiploma. T71is has been one of his more enjoyablepresident fa! dutiesfor thepast six years. Photo by je.f/Montgomery. Friends andfami(y congratulate graduate Daffana Cray. Guests were an impo;tant part of commencement festivities each December, May and August. Photo by}ejf Montgomery. Graduation Student Life 31
Sophomores, Ignacio Ruiz and Leoncio Dominguez pause outside the student center to read their mail. Time spent with friends was time well spent at Harding. Photo by Michael Bass. 32 ~ Division Page Cla ses Students bring BUILDING their personal ONA strengths to build
hile some schools claim to have found strength in numbers, Harding's strength has always been in the character of its people. Students working together created a unity on which our university was based. Administrators , faculty and staff brought years of experience , wisdom and perspective to the mixture. It was that foundation that made Harding a unique body of people instead of a loosely associated group of individuals. Our diversity added to our strength as each person used his or her talents to work toward the completion of another successful year. Tracy Evans, Classes Editor Division Page ------=--~ 33 Classes
SENIORS standpreparedfor the future Reflecting back on four or five years of college brought a lot of things into perspective for graduating eniors. Friendships, job concerns and piritual growth were most commonly noted. 'Tm really glad to be graduating," said]ennie Baker, an elementa1y education major from Florence, Ala. 'Tm going to miss all ofmy friends , though. It 'll be hard leaving people who have been with me through the best and wor t of times. " ' I'm in the process now of looking for a job," said Glen Metheny, an accounting major from Kennett, Mo. "I feel apprehen ive about leaving chool, but I know that, with the education I've gotten here, and with God on my side, everything will work out fine." Kristi Jones , a Spanish major from ulphur Springs, Texas, expressed appreciation for Harding's emphasis on spiritual values. "It i n 't perfect, bu.t the rules , events and people make it ea ier to stay focused on God. I'm really going to mi s it. " - Marquis Jackson Melanie Whitehurst receives her diploma from Dr. Burks. Graduation brought new challellges and opportunities. Photo byjason Burt. hannon Adams - Bemon. AR. Com1111111ica tio11 Disorders. • hantih ( ccrctary, ICC Rep. , Orange Crusher), Alpha Chi. American !>tudies, Campaigns (Eastern Europe. Jamaica. Western Europe), Kmglll'; queen, Dean's Li-;c. Student Impact, tudent Speech & Hearing A.>sociation, L'niversil)' Chorn~. Harding Hosts. tephanie Alexander - ·earcy, AR. J\'11rsi11g llaitian Campaign. Dean's List, HS A. Bonny Allen - !>pringto\\n. TX. OfficeSystenis. Tri-Sigma Delta, Dean's List. Renee Alley - Memphi~. T . Enp,lisb Education. Zeta Rho (. pnng ing Director), Cheerleader, Concert Choir, Good ews, ' tudent lmp:1ct, Harding Ho,ts. Spring Sing Ensemble. Legacy. Amy Anderson - Anchorage, AK. 0111puter lnfom1atio11 Systems. Tri-Delta Epsilon (ICC Rep .. Athletic Director, Secretary) , merican Studie~. Band. Dean's List , Delta Mu Delta, Phi Eta Sigma. A:-~o<.iJtion of omputing Machinery CVice-Chairman) . Richard Anderson - Idaho Falb, ID. Matb/Pbysics. Delta Chi Delt.1 \Treasurer), Alpha Chi. American ~tudies, Tri-Delta Epsilon heJu. Dean\ Li,t, Phi Ela Sigma. Association of Computing Machinery ( \ 'ice Chairman). Carla Arnold - Rantoul, IL. S11rsing . Kimberly Ashby - O'ceola, I:\'. Radio/TelevL~ion. Tri-Sigma Delta. Alpha Epsilon Rho, Alpha Psi Omega, Band, ampus Players. T\ '-19. Cjima. 34 Seniors Classes
Carole Ashley - San Diego , CA. Special/Ele111e11taiy f?ducation. Regina, Spring Break Campaign, JOY, Kappa Delta Pi, TEACH, Student Impact, University Singers, Youth Corp. Christy Austin - Paragould, AR. Communication Disorders. Ta1nmy Austin - Bells, TN. Communication Disorders. Regina , Dean 's List, lntramurals, Student lmpact, Student Speech & Hearing Association, SCEC. Amy Bacon -Jackson , TN. English. Shamih, Pied Piper Campaign, Campus Players, Dean 's List, Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta , Student Impact, Pied Pipers. John Bacon - Springfield, MO. Professional Sales. Jennifer Baker - Florence, AL. Elementary Education. Ka Re Ta, TEACH. Kim Baker - Salt Lake City, ITT. Social Work. Chi Omega Pi (President, Social Director, Secretary), Alph3 Delta Mu , Campus Ministry, Dean 's List, Social Work Club , Student Impact. Tim Ballard - Cleveland, MS. Business Management. Sub-T-16 (ICC Rep.), Ko Jo Kai Beau, lnrramurals , Timothy Club. Sara Banta - Parker, CO. Nursing. Ka Re Ta , Alpha Chi , American Studies, Dean's List, Who"s Who. Leah Barber - Bald Knob, AR. Elementary Education. Phi Delta, Band, Chicago Campaign, JOY, TEACH, Harding Hosts. Kacy Barden - Searcy, AR. t:l&menlary Education. Chi Omega Pi, Belles and Beaux, Sub T-16 queen , Dramatics (My Fair Lady) , Kappa Delta Pi, TEACH, University Chorus, Spring Sing Ensemble, Who's Who. Chris Barker - Bruceton , TN. Management/Acco1mting. Knights, Business Team, Ru~ian Campa ign , lntramurab, Pi Gamma Psi. Vicki Barnes - Recllancls, CA. Office Systems. Chi Omega Pi (Historian). Joel Barr - Sheridan, AR. Chemist1y. Sam Barrington - South J3encl , IN. Bible. Duane Barron - Stuarts Draft, VA. American Studies. Galaxy, Alpha Chi, American Studies, Bison staff, College Republicans, Dean 's List, HUF, Tntramurals, Intercollegiate Athletics, Honors Program, Who's Who Melissa Barth - Dublin, OH. Elementaiy f?ducation. Chi Omega Pi (Secretary, Sunshine Girl), Campaigns No1theast, Dean 's List, HUF, Kappa Delta Pi , TEACH, Student Impact , Who's Who. Kristi Barwick - Hope, AR. Fashion Merchandising. Delta Gamma Rho (Historian), AHEA (Secreatary), American Marketing Association. Angie Baskett - Kokomo, IN. Professional Safes. Ko Jo Kai , American Marketing Association. College Republicans, Delta Mu Delta , SA Homecoming Commitee, Student Tmract, Pi Sigma Epsi lon. Angie Beach - N. Little Rock, AR. Accounting. An1y Beaulieu -Jacksonville, AR. Accounting. Pi Gamma Psi. Nikki Beavers - Senatobia, MS. Elementaiy Hducalion. Brenda Beckloff - l.lenronvillc, AH. Jnterna1io11al Studies. Rahel Behai lu - Nairobi , Kenya. Biology. Seniors 35 Classes
anc Bellcock - earcy. AR. ,\fusic Ed11catio11/Vocational .lti11ist1) '. Maria Bendana - Managua. icar:igua. Economics. Tri- igma Delta , Alpha Chi, Americ.111 tudie~. Dean 's List, Frend1 Club, S/\J'vl, Phi Et:i Sigma , Adam Smith 's Award, Senior Economics Awa rd. teve Bennett - Columbus. MS. Music Education. Alpha Tau l'psilon. Band (President), Chamber Orchestra, lntramurals, Ja zz Band, Pep Band <Director). Dixieland Combo. CME C. teven Bennett - Columbiana. O H. Biology. Pi Kappa Epsilon, Australian Campa ign . Dean·s lbt, Pi Kappa Delta. Student Impact, De,1w. Leanne Benshoof - Boulder. co. . Hcmage111e11t. Brian Bequette - Russellville. AR. Pbysical Education .Kri stie B yers - Bedford. I!' . .11athematics. David Billam - Banle. ville, OK. Economics. Tami Billings - Colorado ~prings , CO. Political Scie1Lce. ' u an Billingsley - Mesquite, TX. Special Ed11catio11. Ddta Gamma Rho (Devo Director). Alpha Chi , Houston Campaign, Campus Ministry. Dean's LLo;t , Hl'F, JOY, Kappa Delt:i Pi . Resident Asristant. SA Spi ritu al Life Commitee, TEACH, Student Impact, SCEC. Damon Bingman - t..larysville. OH . Hconomics. \X'endy Blades - Venrura , CA. Child Deuelopment. Zeta Rho. Campaigns ( onhwest , Africa) , Campus 1inistry, Intramurals, JOY. tudent Impact, University Singer'. Student Lectureship. Lori Blake - Lebanon, T 1 . Social tVork. John Boles - Sulphur pring, , TX. Business Management . Pi Kapp.i Epsilon, Sigma Phi Mu beau , Good News. Kaci Bolls - Murray. 1'.l'. Music. Ko Jo Kai , Belles and Beaux, Campaign'> (Scotland, Venezuela) , Delta Chi Delt:i queen, College Repuhlic;ins. oncert Choir. Dramatics (Fiddler 011 tbe Roof), Good ew, . Homecoming Cla~s Rep., Spring Sing I lostess. Student Impact, \ .I · . Winter Festi,·a l Queen nendant. Who'~ Who. Eric Bond - Uroken Bow, OK. . 11anagement . Rod Bonham - Garbnd ,TX. Public Admi11istration . Pi Kappa Epsilon . Aubtralian Campaign, College Republicans, lntramurals, Intercollegiate Athletics, rudenr Impact. Hayley Borden - Galesburg. IL. Psychology. urumn Bowen - Calhoun , GA. :peecb Pathology. Ko Jo Kai, Campaigns (Honduras. Miami, Flood Relief), Sub T-16 queen, Student Impact, Student Speech ~ Hearing Association , Who's Who, RENEW, L.ldy trikers Soccer Team. carl ett Bowen - Jonesboro, AR. Hlementaiy EducatiOll. Sigma Phi Mu . Theta Tau queen. Dean 's List, lntramurals, Kappa Delta Pi , Re.~ident A~sistant, TEACH, Scudent Impact, VISA, Circle K. Rachel Bradford - Pickton . TX. Public Administration. Rod Bradley - Cookeville. TN. Human Resources/Psychology. Chi , igma Alpha, Campaigns <Chorus, Scotland) , Campus MinL~try, Dramatic~ (Brigadoon, Nv Fair Lady, Fiddler On 1be Roof), French lub. lntramurals, SAM, Tentmakers, Student Impact, Universiry Choru~, University • ingers , Student Activities Committee. Kri. ten Brock - pringfield. MO. 1Jecial Education. Carrie Brown - Rose Bud, AR. Englisb/.11atb Education. Tri- • 1gma Della. Alpha Chi , American . cudies, Campus Players, Dean's llit , Dramatics, Sigma Tau Delta , L!niver~i t y Singers. Hono rs Program, Film A.<"OCiation, Who's Who. 3 6 ~ _____ _ Se_niors Classes
' Meeka Brown - Leawood , KS. Psychology. Kaylene Brummett - Baton Rouge, LA. English. Paul Bruno - Searcy, AR Computer 111for111atio11 Systems. Jennifer Buckley - Columbus, MS. Fashion Mer cha11dising. Silvia Bulnes - Comayaguela, Honduras. Accounting. Holly Burkett - Houston. 'TX Soc ial Scie11ce/Secondary Education . Shamih, College Republicans, Kappa Delea Pi, Phi Alpha Theta . John Burnside - Red Oak, IA. Acco1111ti11g. Carrie Butler - Exeter, CA. Social \flo1·WPsychology. Shamih (VP) , Campaigns (Spring Break, Northeast, Southeast), College Republicans, Conccn Choir, Dacrylology, JOY, Rcsidrnt Assistant , Social Work Club, Studem lmpact, Harding Hosts, Scuclems Worship Away. Kim Butts -Jonesboro, AR. Psychology/ f-l11manReso11rces. Ju Go Ju (Historian, ICC Rep. ), Titans queen, Dean's List , Imrnmurals, Student Impact. Jon Byrd - Port Orchard, WA. Bible. Tammy Callahan - Moses Lake, WA. BioloRJ • Tammy Campbell - Paris. IL f-lome l:.'co11omics. Liz Canter - Lakewood, CO. Elementary Education. Delea Gamma Rho, HUF, Kappa Del ta Pi, TEACT f. Melane Cardin - Dixon, MO. Mathematics. Candace Carr - Sherwood, AR. N11rsi11g. Shantih (Historian ), Dean's List, HSNA, JOY, Student Impact. Susan Carroll - Dallas. TX. Kinesiology. Chris Carter - Flint, Ml. Bu iness Management. Knights, College Republicans, Intramurals, SAM, Student Impact. Lisa Carter - San Antonio, TX. Biology. Kristi Cash - Gresham. OR. Psycbology/ \focational .ltfinist1y. Campaigns (Spring Break, Jmemalional), College Republicans, Dacrylology, Dean's List, HUF. Imramur::ih, SA Committee~ (Movie, Activities, Spiritual Life) , Youth Corp, l l :J rcling Hosrs. Christy Cate - Paris, TN. lluma11 Resources. Chi Omega Pi (ICC Rep., Social Director, Treasurer) , Alpha Ch i , Dean 's List, French Club, HUF, JOY, Phi Eta Sigma, SHR.l'vl. Who's Who. Shannon Caul - Sr. Peters , MO. i)ietetics. Delta Gamma Rho, Dean's List, Dietetics Club. Amy Cavender - Arab , AL. Accoullli11g. Joan Chandler - Nashville, AR. Nursing. Michelle Chandler - Lewisville, AR Acco11nling. Phi Delta , Tenrmakers. Seniors -----~ 37 Classes
Kara Che ter - Cambridge. OH. Ps)'lhology. cott Chi m - Se-.ircy, AR. Biology. Tim Chri man - Decatur, IL. Music. Andy Chunn - Maumelle, AR. Chemist1y Julie Clapp - Greentown, rx i\'11rsi11g. Ka Re Ta , Alpha Chi, American Studies, Campaigns (Italy, Medical) , College Republicans, Dean· List. I ISNA, JOY, Sigma Theta Tau. University ingers, Who's \\ho. Craig Clark - Tyler, TX. !>pecial Education. Pi Kappa Epsilon, Spring Break Campaigns. Dean·s List. lntramurals, TEACH, VISA, • EC <Trea5urerl. • Kara Clark - Salina. KS. Elemen/Clry Educa1io11 . GATA. Alpha Chi. Amcric-an ~tudies, Australian Campaign, Alpha Tau queen, oncert Choir, Dean·s List, Kappa Delta Pi, Resident Assistant , TEACH, Who's Who. Roger Clayton - 'ashville, TN. lfistory. Li -a Clea er - Hopkinwille. KY. E1eme111my Ed11cr11ion AJlen Clements - Montgomery, AL. Music Ed11ca1ion. Delta Chi Delta, Alpha Chi, American Swdie~, Campaigns (Germany, • "itzerland), Concert Choir. Dean '~ List , Dramatics (Jl~y Fair Lady. Fiddler on the Roof) . Ti ha Coggin - Athens. AL. Special/ Ele111e/l.la1y J;"d11ca1io11 . Zeta Rho. TNT queen, Christma~ Committee. Student Impact , SCEC, \X 'ho·~ \X'ho. Caren Condiff - Denton. TX. A11 . Bubba Cook - Idabel , OK. Biblical Languages. Chi Sigma Alpha . Alpha hi, Ro1113nian Campaign, Tri-. igma Delta beau. Dean· List, ' tudent lmp:tct. Timothy Club, University Chorus, Who's \\ 'ho. Christy Coonts - Harri~on. AR. Accou11ting/Manageme111. RcginJ ( \'fl .Treasurer) , Alpha Chi, American Srudies, Business Team, England Campaign, Campus ~lini -try , Dean's List. Delta Mu Delta , Student Impact, Honors Program, Harding Hosts, Who's Who. Carriann Cooper - Ne~conser. NY. Kinesiotom•. GATA. Camp.iigns ( Ru~sia . Hungary), Alpha Tau queen, Dean 's Lisr, lntr.imurals. Resident - istant. Student Impact , Winter Festival Queen Auendant. Kelly Cooper - Olive l:lranch, M •. peech Pat/Jolop,y. Ko Jo Kai (VP). Cheerleader, Student . peech and llearing Association , Winter Fe'u"al Queen Attendant , ·cEC. ' enior Clas, ecretary, Who's Who. Craig Copeland - Memphis. TN. Pbysics. Jane Cox - Redland5, CA. ocial \\?Ork. • igma Phi Mu, Alpha Chi, lpha Delta Mu, Campaigns orrheast, Dean 's List, Social Work Club. Tenm1akers, Timothy Club, University Singers. Michael Cox - e3rC}'. AR. Graphic Design. Tim Cox - O.ikton. VA. Cl'ajJbic Design. Mark Crafton -Jacksonville. AR. Kinesiology. Titan ·, Ju Go Ju heau. lntercollegi.ite Athletics. Christine Crea y -Jack ·on, D.'. A11 Ed11catio11. Tri-Sigma Delt.a, Campu5 Players, Concert Choir, Dramatics, I !UF, Student lmpJCt, l.Jnivcrsity Choru,. Julio Cn1z - Panama Ciry. Panama. Accounting. Pi Kappa Ep'>ilon. lntramurab. lntcrcollegiate Athletics, Pi Gamma Psi, Spanish Club. Mark Cullum - Lexington. KY. Ki11esioloJ?,y/Spa11ish . Knights < thletic Director), Dean's List, lmramurals. Resident Assistant. Seniors 38~----- Classes
Harding students show support for African missions by making a. "RUN FOR THEIR LIVES" "Run for their Lives ," a twomile race to raise money for a mobile clinic in Ghana , Africa, focused students' attention on Mission Emphasis Week during the fall. Developed by Monte Cox, director of missions, and members of the Uganda mission team, the event raised $1300 from student , faculty and other supporters. Junior Shannon Smith participated in the run and won the women's division. "It was something I enjoyed doing," Smith said. "But more than that, I knew it was for a good cause. " Senior ] eff Conner also participated and said, "I don't expect to ever be able to go to Ghana, so I thought this would be a great way to do something from here. I'm also good friends with Mark Moore [a member of the Uganda team] and I thought, if he could give up his whole way of life to go to Africa, I could surely give up two miles." Cox said he chose the Uganda team to help with Mission Emphasis Week because "they're good, creative people. We wanted creativity on this project so that the students wouldn't consider this just another boring mission project. " The team also had insights about missions on campus because all of them had attended Harding and the group had returned to campus during the fall to prepare and train for their departure to Uganda in March. When Cox coordinated his efforts with theirs , they were able to develop the "Run for their Lives" idea. Eighty pa1ticipants started the race from the Benson stage during chapel and crossed the finish line in front of the auditorium after students had been dismissed for the day. Backed by hundreds of financial and emotional supporters, these runners literally "ran for the lives" of thousands of needy people in Ghana. - Andrea Stark As the crowd looks on, Ronnie Long nears the finish of the "Run for Their Lives." Sponsored by the Uganda team, this race raised money.for the Ghana mobile clinic. Photo byJason Bu 11. Lori Dale - West Memphis, AR. Business Manageme111. Tri - Kappa. Student Impact. Glenn Dallmann - Albert Lea. MN. Bible. Bart Davenport - Yellvi lle , AR. Chemis11y. Doug Davis - Midlothian, VA. Nlanagemenl. Paul Davis - Searcy. AR. Po/ilical Science. Sigma Tau Sigma. Haitian Campaign , HUF, Phi Alpha Theta. Jennifer DeBalinhard - Kelowna. Ca nada. Elemenlary Educalion. GATA, Oean·s List, Kappa Delta Pi , TEACI I. Angela Dean - Mo rrison, co. l-fis101y. Peggy Defoure - Bald Knob, AR. Nursing Seniors Classes 39
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