Petit lean Service Award Regina members recognized for service by the Petit Jean The Petit Jean Service Award is given yearly to the social club whose projects are selected for exemplifying the spirit of Christian service that Harding promotes. Because of their endless dedication to service, the women of Regina were recognized this year for their commitment to helping others. Regina sponsored an~ participated in numerous service projects that were beneficial to the Searcy community. They regularly made donations of clothing to His House, a benevolent establishment sponsored by the College church, and several of the girls volunteered as workers to help distribute the goods. Regina women also made weekly visits to the elderly at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation (formerly Leisure Lodge) in Searcy. "I liked going to see the elderly a lot. I really enjoyed talking with the people at the nursing home because I know they are sometimes lonely. It is nice to go visit with the same people every week because they know us and look forward to our coming to see them," sophomore Catherine Wiltse said. The biggest service project of the fall semester for the club was the Christmas party they had for the children at the Searcy Housing Authority. During the party, the children wrote letters to Santa Claus, asking for gifts that they wanted for Christmas. The club members each took a letter and purchased some of the requested toys for the children. "The Housing Authority project was probably one of our favorites of the year," fall service project director Suzy Oliver said. "It was a lot of fun for everyone. When the presents were delivered to the kids a week later, they really believed the presents were from Santa Claus." During the spring semester, Regina cooperatedwith Chi Omega Pi in a car wash fundraiser. Proceeds were used to help purchase hand controls for the van of Charles Smith, a quadriplegic student. Local churches had contributed funds for the van and electronic lift, but Smith would not be able to drive without the hand controls. The women of Regina also made contributions to the less fortunate outside of the Searcy area. Through club members with personal connections to hurricane victims in Florida, the club collected and donated money for the restoration of affected areas. Also, because of a club member's involvement in summer missions to New Guinea, Regina donated money for the continuation of Christian missions in that area. - Kathryn George Regina members Suzy OliverandAmy Thomton direct activities at a Valentine 's Day party for the Searcy Housing Authority. Regina worked with the Housing Authority throughout the semester. Photo by Aaron Gillihan. Petit Jean Service Award 244 *' Social Clubs "It is nice to go visit with the same people every week because they know us and look forward to our coming to see them." - Catherine Wiltse
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