Uniqueness is seen through whathappens at... Clu6 tUl1Ctiol1S Social clubs had functions each semester, providing opportunities for fun and socializing. Clubs were permitted to have two major functions this year, as well as two minorfunctions. Traditionally, functions included a theme, a meal, games or entertainment, pictures and t-shirts. Many clubs on campus have annual funCtions. Chi Sigma Alpha has had a Shindig each fall for the past six years, and this year marked their fourth Caddyshack function, according to Dennis Gaskins, a sophomore Chi Sigma Alpha member. The Shindig included a hayride and entertainment provided by new members. For Caddyshack, members got together and built an indoor puttputt golf course. Other clubs have traditional joint functions. Kappa Sigma KappaandJu Go Ju hosted Jupiter Coyote together, though it was not an annual event, according to freshman Ju Go Ju members Marcy Schaffer and Lauren Robinson. This function included the band "Jupiter Coyote" and refreshments. The concert was held at theWhite County Fairgroundsand was open to all students for a cover charge. Many clubs have special traditions at their Christmas functions. Tri Kappa women made stockings and wrote poems for their dates. The poems were read aloud and their dates had to guess wh ich poem was about them, according to Jenny Stewart, Tri Kappa president. "I think it's the best function that we have because there is a surprise element to itand itsets us apart from everyone else," said Beth Bratton, a senior Tri Kappa member. Some clubs have certain traditions for theirfunctions, though the themes and other events of the function may change from year to year. During a spring function, TNT members gave their dates "blue gifts." According to Zac Watson, a member of TNT, these gifts were painted blue and white and included the TNT symbol and often the name of the couple. Jennifer Duke remembered this function fondl y, saying, "The TNT spring functions are the best functions 1 have attended since I've been at Harding."Duke's date, Josh Jones, made her a hot tub out of a grain bin. Another function unique to one of Harding's social clubs was Shantih's Orange Crush Party. Each girl was allowed to invite not one, not two, but three dates anonymously. Guys received an invitation in the mail and they did not know who it was from - they only knew where to go and at what time. "They don 't ever find out who sent the invitation and that's all the fun in it; it's completely anonymous, " said Kathy Hurley, a member of Shantih. At Harding, functions represent good times, togetherness and memories. They provide an opportune time for both men andwomen to be on the asking side of the dating game. Members of every social club anticipate upcoming events so that they can spend time with club sisters and brothers while making new friendships among the others invited. - Emily Haas Brown Regina member Alyssa Hunter leads children in story hour. Regina's service projects this fall includeddecorating Spring Park for Christmas andspending time with children from the housing authority. Hunter thaught af this idea to help the community last year. • 192 SOCIAL CLU BS
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