Student JJfe DEFINING . In 75 years, many aspects of Harding life have changed. The faces around campus are different, professors have retired and been replaced, the campus has expanded and been rebuilt; but through it all Harding has remained very much the same. During this anniversary year students spent a lot of time remembering. Between the special convocation, Founders Day and Homecoming reunions, Harding paid tribute to those who have come before and left their mark. However, this year was not just about remembering the past. The student body knew that where it had been was important, but where it was going was even more so. Amidst the celebration of moments from the past, there was a sense of renewal and recommitment to Harding's purpose that would chart the course of Harding for the future. The year began with Student Impact. Things changed slightly with the addition of faculty members to the energy groups. Next came the All-School retreat with Bob Brown. He challenged students never to let obstacles stand in the way of sharing God's message with the world. This retreat, along with the annual College Church meeting, allowed students to re-establish their walk with God and prepare spiritually for the year ahead. The SAC pull ed out all the stops to bring the best entertainment for the 75th anniversary year. This was the year of the comedian at Harding. In the fall , students laughed at Sinbad, and in the spring they were treated to performances from Bill Cosby. Comedy Sportz returned to campus and entertained with their brand of spontaneous, slapstick humor. • 10 Galaxy andJuGoJu show their "Bug Fever" in the 1980Spring Sing production. The show placed high in costumes, partly because of the bugs' glowing tails. STUDENT L IFE FOR THE FUTURE While the biggest shows were comedy, Harding did not sufferfrom musicwithdrawal. Tracy Byrd packed the Benson with students and fans from all over the state. Students also heard from TheAssociation, a group that performed here in 1970; Barbara Baily Hutchison, a multiple Grammy winner; and Collier Daily, a coffee house style entertainer. These shows made it an eventful year, one that will leave its mark on Harding and her students. Of course, the most memorable moments were not the big affairs. The quiet times, the devotionals and the friendships are what will be remembered after all is said and done. These are the times that helped students define their purpose for the future. Yavonda Fletcher, Student Life Editor Photo from 1981 Peti! Jean
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