CHARTING A ~~ FOR THE FUTURE
Contents <Student £jfe 10 -' cJ>eople 46 JiIcademics 134 <Social Clubs 182 JiIthletics 202 Organizations 240 Index 282
cditor-in-chief . STACEE HOPKINS FORTIlE FUTURE LEAVINGA ~ ON TIlE PAST (j'hotographers SALOMON PINEDA & DANIELDUBOIS fidviser KAY GOWEN 1999 Petitjean • Volume 75 • Harding University Searcy, Arkansas
CHARI1NGA ~~ FORTHE FUfURE ("jT hrough three-quarters of a '7 century, Harding has striven to maintain its focus and its original purpose - to provide Christian education. When its founders made plans for the school, they charted a course for Harding and the many students to come. They worked to. integrate academic learning with faith in Jesus Christ and the Almighty God. Since its doors were opened 75 years ago Harding has faced struggles of all kinds, but it has not strayed from the course set before it. Harding has grown and changed tremendously over the yea rs. There are several new buildings, a few thousand more students, different faces in the facu lty, staff and administration and more academic programs and extracurricu lar activities. Many basic aspects of life at Harding have also drastically changed since its beginning. Curfew has been extended from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., girls can wear slacks and even shorts, car dates are allowed and late permission may even be granted. Howeve r, through these various changes, the faith ofHarding's founders, administration, faculty and students as awhole, has not wavered. This fait h that is nurtured in an environment of open worship and Christian living has enabled Harding to continuously grow and strive to keep charting a course for the future-a course that remains set on the ultimate goal of eternal life. Danny Hadwin scrambles to gather as many dollar bills from the floor as possible as fellow Knights social club members shout encouragement and directions. This was one ofseveral games that students participated in at Midnight Madness - "Retro Night at the Rhodes." • 2 OPENING Freshman Kelly Carter enjoys a cool slice ofwatermelon at a mixer sponsored by the SA at the start ofthe fall semester. The mixer allowed students /0 meet new and returning students while relaxing on the front lawn.
Jared and Kyle Halton display their musical talents as well as their sense of humor at the student talent show in the fall. Among the many other talents displayed were singing, guitarplaying and rapping. The 1998 Spring Sing ensemble and social club representatives fill the Benson stage for the grand finale of "Singi" This show marked the 25th anniversary ofSpring Sing at Harding. PhQto from PR office files After years of financial struggle, Harding was able to payoff its mortgage in November of 1939. Students and faculty gathered for a historical and emotional celebration as JoN Armstrong, president from 1924 to 1936, threw the mortgage document into a ceremonious fire. Harding's property has not been mortgaged since that day 60 years ago. lEAVINGA ON THE PAST • In 1924 the doors to Harding's first campus in Morrilton opened to 77 students. By the 1948-1949 school year, enrollment had grown to 682 students. • The words to the UniversityAlma Mater were written in 1924 by Florence Cathcart, former dean of women. L.O. Sanderson, a freshman student at the time,wrote the music for the song. • In 1934 the campus of Harding College was moved from Morrilton ,Ark. , to Searcy. The movewas made possiblewith the purchase ofthe 29-acre Galloway College campus, which included 11 buildings. OPEN I NG 3 •
CHAR11NGA ~~ FORTHE FUTURE fs students and faculty come V{/ and go, they not only follow In the footsteps of those who originally laid the path of Harding's future, but they also create a new course for the years to come. New goals are set and reached in all aspects of Harding life. Athl etes set and beat records . Building programs are implemented and completed to better serve the Harding community. Administration and faculty work to create new programs that will better prepare students for the road ahead. Professors encourage and touch the lives of those they teach. Students make individual accomplishments that set them apart from their pee rs and display their individual talents. Special service projects are developed to help those in need and to demonstrate God's love. Just as those who have gone before have implemented new ideas andchanges to improve Harding and the lives of others, students today aim to do things that will touch the lives of thosearound them for good. Some students will gain attention for their athl etic or academic accomplishments. Others will be highly acclaimed for their musical and theatrical performances. Still others may only be known by a few people who noticed their extraordinary di splays of faith and courage or their seemingly endl ess encouragement. No matter what the source of the imprint, every student is leaving a mark on Harding's past. Devan Loftiswatches intently as BobbyDavisplays avideogame in his dorm room. Students found and used a variety ofmethods to unwind and relieve stress. • 4 OPEN I N G Lisa Beth Lightsey and Stacey Hammill chat and laugh with Sinbad, the popular comedian, as he signs an autograph for them. Sinbadperformedin the fall for students, campus visitors and other members of the community.
After gathering all the advertising paraphernalia outside fall registration, Tracy Hall stops to talk to Joe Drieling and Grant Knisley. Many Searcy businesses look the opportunity at registration to advertise to students by handing out coupons and fliers. Freshmen Adam Halford, Marcie Parrott and Shawna Leeser take a break on the front lawn to talk and enjoy the warm weather. The rocks and the many trees on the front lawn gave students plenty ofplaces to relax and visit with one another. , Dr. Clifton L. Ganus Jr. , president of Harding from 1965 to 1987, and Loll Tucker, vice president of finance, unveil the school's new sign as members of the Harding community gather outside theAmerican Heritage building. In the fall of 1979, Harding celebratedas the school's name was changed from Harding College to Harding University. lEAVING A ON THE PAST • As Harding celebrated 25 years, enrollment was up to 789 students. Twenty-five years later enrollment had almost tripled as it reached 2,319. • The bell tower next to Pattie Cobb was built in 1953 to house the bell from the old campus center, Godden Hall, and to preserve cornerstones from other Galloway College buildings. • On March 26, 1954, Harding College received accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Faculty and students celebrated with a ceremonial ringing from the new bell tower. OPENING 5 •
CHARTINGA (f~ FORTHE RJTURE ,4"' lthough Harding has Vl/ come a long way and many advances have been made, the trials and the triumphs that students face remain the same. Freshmen deal with being away from home and adjusting to the busyness of college life, just like they did 75 years ago. Students struggle with settlingona major and a career path likeall of the students who setfooton Harding's campus since 1924. Seniors sti ll face the decisions of which path to take after the Many students and faculty alike still strugglewith spiritual growth and faith, like so many of the thousands who have been involved with Harding in the past. The entire campus continues to celebrate triumphs - in athletics, academics, fund raising, extracurricular activities, careers and spiritual development. All of these similarities serve as a reminder that the course that is set before Harding students, faculty and friends, is one that they do not travel alone. Many have gone before them and graduation ceremony, as did the class of many more will come behind. It is up to 1924 and those who came after them. them to keep the course to the future Students juggle the stresses of straight and well-paved and to leave classes, clubs and organizations, dorm marks on the past that wi ll serve to life and relationships in the same ways encourage and guide others along the students from previous years had to way. struggle to manage them all. Staeee Hopkins, Editor ChadHughes, ChrisMinich andJennifer Raikes playwith dominoes whileat theCollierDaily concert. The concert took place in a coffeehouse setting where students could enjoy free coffee and various boardgames. • 6 OPENING Ashley Burton pauses by the lily pool to talk with a friend. Students found many opportunities to develop and nurture their special friendships while at Harding.
Shannon Hilker takes a break from the busy routine ofcollege life to enjoy the outdoors at sundown. Harding's campus has many places for students to stop and appreciate the scenery. The Harding Bison football team breaks through the cheerleaders' banner before a home football game against Southeast Oklahoma State University. The Bisons defeated the Savages 24-15 during Family Weekend. Former faculty and department chairs - Dr. C.E. Baggett, Dr. Kenneth Davis Jr., Erie T. Moore, Dr. John H. Ryan and Evan Ulrey - participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Donald W Reynolds Center for Music and Communication. The facility was made possible in 1997 through a $5.9 million grant from the Donald W Reynolds Foundation. lEAVINGA ON THE PAST ... Harding's enrollment continued to rise as the 19751976 school year beganwith 2,601 students. It nearly doubled again as the 75th anniversary year began with 4,318. ... In 1980 the Benson Auditorium was constructed to accommodate Harding's growing student body for daily chapel and major events. ... In its 75-year history, Harding has had four presidents. As Chancellor Clifton Ganus Jr. wrote inAgainst the Grain, J.N. Armstrong and his staff gave Harding "the soul and spirit that permeates it today" and George S. Benson "gave it financial stability and national recognition." With Ganus as president, Harding's growth and campus development continued. Under President David B. Burks, the school has achieved record enrollment each year. OPEN I N G 7 ...
•• DR. JAN MORGAN ~ students spend time at Harding, J{/their lives are shaped by a variety of events and people. It is often said that they make memories thatwill last a lifetime. Among those memories are the opportunities to learn from and to interactwith many dediCated teachers and professors. Dr. Jan Morgan is an associate professor of education who has touched the lives and hearts of many of her students. "She honestly cares about each student and makes time for them. She's fun and encouraging - she makes me want to be a teacher, " junior elementary and special education major Amanda Hill said. Morgan has been teaching at Harding University for 10 years . In the spring of 1998 she was appointed director of middle level education. She also began serving as co-director of undergraduate teacher education and special education and co-chair of the teacher admission and retention committee. Morgan also has membership in a variety of professional and community organizations. Prior to teaching at the University, Morgan taught elementary music at Harding Academy. She has also taught music and special education in Arkansas public schools. "She has a genuine love for special education," senior elementary education major Kim McKinnis said. "When she teaches you, it comes across full of compassion and love for the special education students." "You can tell she just loves these kids and loves teaching us about them," LauraWallace, a junior speech pathology major, said. Morgan is also known for bringing a lot of enthusiasm to her classes. "There is never a day when her energy level is down," Wallace said. "Her class is her first priority when she walks in the door. She is really dynamic. " As a member of the women's lectureship chorus, Dr. Jan Morgan-sings at a performance during fall lectureships. Throughout her teaching career, Morgan has been active in many professional and community organizations. Dr. JanMorgan laughs with a fellow professorat an informalgathering in the homeofDr. DeeCarson, one ofher co-workers. Faculty members often shared their leisure time in each others homes. • 8 DEDICATION
Using examples from the textbook, Dr. Jan Morgan explains principles of helping children with special needs. Morgan serves as sponsor for the Student Association of the Council for Exceptional Children. In her Psychology ofthe Exceptional Child class, Dr. Jan Morgan shares her ideas and personal experiences with her students. Morgan taught public school music and special education for 11 years before teaching at Harding. Dr. JanMorgan was amember ofW720 '5 Who when shewas asenior at Harding College in 1969. While at Harding, Morgan was also a member ofBelles and Beaux; SA Council, A cappella Chorus, Alpha Chi and Ju Go Ju social club. Photo by Salomon Pineda Dr. Jan Morgan works with Jenene Alexander and Dr. Linda Thornton on plans (or the education department. Morgan receivedaDistinguishedTeacher Award for the 1993-1994 school year. DEDICATION 9 •
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
While waiting for his last load of laundry, Shaun Dutile takes advantage of the opportunity to read. Many students found laundry day to be a good time to catch up on their studies. CEtEBRATING OF THE PAST 11 •
SayWhat? "Being a part of the 75th Anniversary festivities is important for students; it not only helps us appreciate Harding's Christian heritage but it helps us project goals for the growth of its Christian family." - Jeni Allen, junior "I've really enjoyed listening to Chancellor Ganus tell us about the history of Harding and how it relates to us. I think the most significant thingabout the Founders Day chapel is how it emphasized how much we have changed over the years while the really important things have stayed the same." - Alan Martin, senior The book Against the Grain and the medallion were two very important parts of the 75th Anniversary cel· ebrations. Both items symbolized where Harding has been and pointed to where it is going as a university. Chad Gardner, SA president, gives his opening address during the convoca· tion. The convocation marked the official beginning of Harding~ 75th year. • 12 STUDENTLIJ'E BennyeDunnawayofLittleRocklooks at the medallion that she just reo ceived. Dunnaway was a freshman at Arkansas Christian College in 1923 and attended Harding College after Arkansas Christian and Harper Col· lege merged in 1924. Tony Watters examines the display that was prepared to travel to different sites during the 75th anniversary. A collaboration by Daniel Adams, Suzanne Spurrier and Kayla Haynie, the display covered events from the eight decades Harding has existed.
Founders Day kicks off Harding's celebration of its 75th Anniversary Founders Day kicked off a series of special events which, in addition to annual campus activities, have been planned to celebrate Harding's 75th anniversary. A special hour-long chapel Sept. 28 honored 100-year-old Ida Marie Hazlet Horton, the oldest woman still involvedwith Harding, 5-year-old Hannah Matthews, the youngest student at HardingAcademy, and many others who fell somewhere in between. President David Burks presented commemorative 75th anniversary medallions to Maureen Kingsley of Pocatela, Idaho, and Bennye Dunaway of Little Rock, who were both students in 1924 when the campuswas inMorrilton, Ark. Burks also presented a medallion to E.O. Yancey of Searcy, the only city father still living of those who encouraged Harding College to move here in 1934. Other activities included a luncheon with a '30s menu, Dr. Neale Pryor's Heritage Bus Tour, a Founders Day Chorus and an Against the Grain book signing. Chancellor Clifton Ganus, whowrote a chapter on the history of Harding for the book, said, "It was wonderful to have people with us for Founders Day who were here at the beginning and helped make the history and tradition we have today." To prepare for the special events, 500 medallions were struck. One side pictures the 75th anniversary logo. The other side includes the school seal, the year Harding began and the year that marks its anniversary (1924-1999), and the mi ssion statement, "Developing Christian Servants." In addition to the Founders Day recipients, Burks presented medallions to American Studies Institute speakers and "a few special guests" as they visited during the special year. Publications assistant director Tom Buterbaugh, who was in charge of producing the medallions, said he expected alumni to buy medallions as a keepsake of the anniversary year. Sophomore Josh Brown, from Cypress, Texas, submitted the sketches that we re chosen for the medallion design. - April Mouser Students andalumnistandin line toget their Against the Grain books autographed by the various authors. The book signing took place after the conclusion of the Founders Day activities. Jimmie Lee Mills (left), who attended Harding College in Morrilton, stands with her family during theFoundersDay chapei. Much ofMills' family has also attended Harding, including her grandson Keith Brooks (far right), a senior professional sales major. 75TH ANNIVERSARY 13 •
American Studies celebrates 75th Anniversary by inviting Gorbachev The American Studies Institute's Distinguished Lecture Series was honored to present the former president of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, as one of the most signifi cant people to have ever spoken at Harding Uni - versity. The 75th Anniversary celebration allowed the American Studies program to show the best of what it has done all these years. Gorbachev's visit to Harding was also hi~ first visit to Arkansas. Following his introduction by President David Burks and a performance by the Un iversity choruses and band, Gorbachev began his speech by saying that he likes Americans. "I like Americans because they feel they are free citizens," he said. In hi s address to more than 4,000 people,Gorbachev discussed his country's past, present and future. He linked the years of Communism in his country to theyears of slavery in the United States. Gorbachev is credited with ending the 50-year Cold War through Perestroika and the signing of two disarmament pacts that decreased the chances ofa nuclear war. Gorbachev said that Russia needs the Un ited States, and the United States needs Russia. "Whatever happens in one country affects the other," he said. Gorbachev supports the new government that was recently installed in Russia but blames the . new president, Boris Yeltsin, for most ofthe country's present problems. "When I trave l in Russia, people ask me how I could let Yeltsin come to power, and my answer is simple - I did not vote for Yeltsin; you voted for him," he said. Yeltsin was elected in 1991 when the Soviet Un ion fell apart and Gorbachev resigned. "The result was that the Supreme Soviet gave Yeltsin total license to conduct reforms theway he wanted," Gorbachev said. Gorbachev, who is 67 years old, became secretary of the Communist party in the Soviet Union in 1985 and president in 1989. Hesaid that the United States should evaluate its fi nancial assistance to his country and tone down its militaristic approach to world affairs. - Juli eta Gil Dr. Stephen Brobeck, executive director of the Consumer Federation of America, addresses family and consumer science students as a part of the Coleman Distinguished Lecture Series. CFA, the nation's largest consumer advocacy organization, has 50 million members. • 14 STU DENT LIFE
l l l l l The American Boychoir practices before their perfomance October 30. The chOir, one of the most popular choral groups in the country, was part of the Lyceum series. Mikhail Gorbachev graciously gives Sara Montgomery a hug and an autograph during the question and answer portion ofhis speech. Gorbachev was the first speaker in the Distinguished Lecture Series this year. , , , , ' TI TheArkansas Symphony scheduleda return trip to Harding for the special anniversary year. More than 250students sang as they performed Beethoven 's Ninth Symphony. The 75th anniversary theme, Celebratingon Eternal Commitment, was recommended by members of the Blue Ribbon Committee and the logo was designedby Tom Buterbaugh, assistant director of public relat ions. Special attractions during the spring semester were comedian Bill Cosby and speakers John Major, the former prime minister of Great Britain, and James Dobson. founder ofFocus on the Family. SayWhat? " I thought that the Gorbachev presentationwas pretty good; however, the interpreter didn't put as much feeling into the speech as Gorbachev did, so it wasn't quite as good as it would have been. " - Charley Graham, junior "My favorite part of singing for Gorbachev was when he first walked on the stage and I suddenly realized that I'd seen this man on magazines for years and now he was standing 10 feet from me. It was incredible." - Hillary Keller, sophomore "I thought the American Boychoir was awesome. I especially liked when the boys talked about what they did at the school. It made them more like 'normal kids.'" - Heather Shipman, junior 75TH ANN IVERSARY IS •
Say What? "The best part about Spring Sing is getting to meet new people and getting to work with them. It was a lot of hard work, but we made it a lot of fun. " - Jill Gilmore "XMarks the Spot" "Spring Sing is awesome because it gives the campus a sense of togetherness. There are so many people working together to bring something of that caliber here. " - Megan Wooldridge "Anybody Wanna Play?" "The best thing about Spring Sing is that we can walk around campus wearing funny costumes and not look out of place." - Allison Lester "Stick to the Facts, Ma'am" Eve Clevenger, Marcus Neely, Ashleigh Short and Justin Lawson finish the song, "Radio Daze, «with a flourish. The hosts andhostesses performeda variety ofsongs, everything from "Sing, Sing, Sing" to "This is the Moment" from the Broadway musical Jekyll and Hyde. Daniel Kuhn experiences a flashback to the 70s in "Ain 't Nothin' But aGroove, Baby." Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina paid tribute to the first Spring Sing by transporting us back to the age of lava lamps, disco and sideburns. • 16 STU DENT LIFE During a break in the show, the jazz bandentertains the crowdwitha rendition of"Pig Lickin' Blues. " In addition /0 its solo numbers, thejazz band accompanied the hosts and hostesses in many of their songs. Zrinka Rukavina and Jeana Belote shareclues in "Anybody WannaPlay?" In theDeltaChi Delta, Delta Gamma Rho, Kappa Gamma Epsilon and friends show, two children trapped in the boardgame, Clue, must solve the murder to get home.
$how's special theme celebrates 25 years of SpringSing HardingUniversity celebrated the 25th anniversary ofSpringSing in 1998 wi th the theme, "Sing." Director Steven Frye wanted to celebrate by looking to music's past and its future. "The program was developed to re-emphasize vocal production," Frye ·said. "'Sing' was intended to be a production filled with a lot of styles and energy." During the awards ceremony, Dr. John Ryan was presented with a formal resolution from Harding's Board of Trustees that renamed the sweepstakes award the John H. Ryan Award in honor of his 25 years as producer. The extravaganza featured seniors Marcus Neely and Justin Lawson as hosts and seniors Eve Clevenger and Ashleigh Short as hostesses . "Is it Still in the Night," produced by TNT, Zeta Rho, Chi Omega Pi and friends won the John H. Ryan Sweepstakes Award. They also won the awards for originality and music. "It's all Fun and Games," produced by Knights, Shantih, Sub T16, Theta Beta Kappa, Tri Kappa and friends won third runner up and the costume award. ''We were proud. Since our costumes weren't flashy like some other shows, we really didn 't expect to win that award. It came as a complete surprise," sophomore Cory Edwards said. "Anybody Wanna Play," produced by Del ta Chi Delta, Delta Gamma Rho and Kappa Gamma Epsilon won second runner up, while Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina won first runner up, choreography and the participation award for their production of "Ain't Nothin' but a Groove, Baby!" The finale of "Sing" had more than 40 past hosts and hostesses fill the stage and sing "United We Stand" and "We ' ll Never Say Goodbye. " More than 11,000 people attended the annual event. Although this number was fewer than expected, the directorsattributed the difference to the move away from Easter weekend to help remove conflicts between Spring Sing, the Tulsa Workshop and the Lads to Leaders Conference. - Philip Murphy Photo by I<risti Bums Dr. John Ryan tries to hold back tears as Dr. David Burks announces that the sweepstakes awardwillbe called the John H. Ryan Award and presents him with a certificate of gratitude from the Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service. When he accepted the award, Ryan asked the audience, "Have you ever heard ofa speech professor who is speechless?" and then humbly said thank you. Karie Fouts and Andrea Richmond embrace after "Is it Still in the Night?" wins the John H. Ryan Award. The Chi Omega Pi, TNT, Zeta Rho and friends show featured museum statues that came to life to protect the treasures from a bunch ofbumbling thieves. SPRING SING 17 •
Faculty involvement changes the face of Student Impact This fall, 40 members of Harding's faculty became closely involved with Student Impact, Harding's freshmen and transfer orientation program. During Impact, new students are spli t into energy groups that allow them to interact with other newcomers and upperclassmen, while learning the basics about life at Harding. This year, one faculty member was added to each group to enrich the experience. "The purpose of the faculty involvement in Impact was to help the freshmen become oriented to Harding and to build a strong student/faculty relationship," Dr. Neale Pryo r, vice presidentfor academic affairs said. "The faculty involvement in energy groups helped to take the place offreshmen chapel thisyear," Student Impact co-director Emily Price said. Each faculty volunteer attended three of the energy group sessions. During these sessions, the faculty members answered questions, talked about the history of Harding and went over the basic rul es of the Unive rsity. "The faculty loved it. Many of the professors never get to have freshmen in class, and they enjoyed making a connection with them thi s year," said Dr. Dee Carson, who helped organize the facu lty involvement. Although" the professors provided useful information about Harding, the most important job, " they felt, was bonding with the students. "I think the faculty involvement was a great idea," faculty member Ann Dixon said. "Our group really seemed to gel. I beli eve it should be continued next year because it gave the new students a face to recogni ze among the faculty." Some faculty members made an extra effort to bond with the freshmen and transfe rs. A few brought their families to energy group meetings, had the groups over to their homes and planned activities for later on in the school year. "Our faculty member had us over to her home for dinner one Sunday afternoon, " freshman Brandon Wood said. "We had a really good time." - Becky Pratt Natasha Jaworski, Katie Tool and St1?phen Cloer make a connection at Gil Eagles ' show. Eagles, a hypnotist and popular act during Student Impact, always had students mix and mingle during his shows. • 18 STU DENT LIFE
After falling on the bungee run, Shara Periman laughs as she tries to stand back up. The bungee run and other activities were set up in Dr. David Burks' back yard as part ofthe luau. Holding her candle, Sarah Nicks listens to the devotional during Impact's closing ceremony. The final ceremony was designed not only to end Impact on a spiritual note, but also to help students start off their semester on a spiritual note. Photo by Jell Montgomery Paul White concentrates on painting a picture during Gil Eagles ' show. The hyponotized students believed that they were in the Carribbean and at the Kentucky Derby. Jonah Shumate and Michael Mass attempt to help juggler Mark Nizer onto a unicycle. To keep student interest high, Nizer asked several volunteers to help him on stage. Student Impacters pickup trash along Searcy's streets. The group service project has been an important aspect ofImpact. Photo by Jm Miner SayWhat? "I loved having a facultymember there. He had a lot of good advice to give us about campus life and he put it on our level. Hewas very relaxed and comfortable with us, which made a big diffe rence." - Molly Pratt, freshman "Our faculty memberwas Dr. Donny Lee.Since he was a new professor, he understood what the freshmen were going through in a new place and was able to connect well with them. He even brought his wife and children to a meeting and is planning a cookout with us later this semester." - Kendra Parker, sophomore worker "The freshmen in our group loved the facul tymember. They even hung out with him after Impact was over and went to his house for a Bible study. " - Jon Singleton, sophomore worker STU DENT IM PACT 19
Steven Boyd andMatt Lawrence play soccer in Armstrong Hall after curfew. Guys often turned the hallway into a sports arena for a friendly game of baseball, football or soccer late at night. AdamSimmons studies hisBible after curfew. Many students found themselves .keeping very late hours in order to balance their social activities and classes. Preparing for good housekeeping, Melissa Tittle puts away the dishes in her apartment kitchen. Although most girls enjoyed having a kitchen, it did create extra chores such as doing dishes. • SayWhat? "The best part about living off campus is [ don't have all the people breathing down my neck and [ don't have to fight for a parking space. [ can also work late without special permission." - Cathy Baird, senior "[ like the Old Married Apartments because they are quiet, the rooms are furnished and the parking is fairly decent," - Tim Sheppard, sophomore "Moving from the dorm to the apartments is a good step toward being out on your own; it helps build independence while still having the safety of being on campus," - Jeanette Baird, senior • 20 STUDENT LIFE Mark Stevens pays the pizza delivery man. Many students ordered pizza right before curfew to cure the need for late-night munchies. Katie Tool retreats to her bathroom so she can have some privacy while she talks on the phone. Many students discovered that privacy was a rare commodity in the dorms.
Many upperclassmen experience changes in DormLife With the passing of time comes greater responsibili ties and certain privileges. Many upperclassmen have experienced some of these privileges in the form of better housing. Students living in the New Married Apartments, Old Married Apartments, Searcy Hall and ail' proved housing have their disadvantages, such as isolation from friends in the dorms . However, most students felt the benefits far outweighed the drawbacks. One of the major attributes noted by the fema le residents was the kitchen. "Being ab le to cook is the best thing about it," senior Searcy Hall resident Angela Berend said. Freedom is another desirable aspect of the apartments. "We do not have to be quiet and there is no room check; that is wonderful," off-campus sophomore David Staggs said. Some students not living in the dorm find living in the campus apartments quieter. lilt is more convenient for studying because roommates can go to bed while others study," junior NewMarried Housing resident Amy Martin said. However, students living in campus housing must still abide by campus curfews and rules. Living in the apartments serves as an intermediary between college life and the adult world. "I feel like an adult and it lets me get away from dorm life," Searcy Hall resident Molly McPherson said. "Living in the apartments gives students that off-campus feel , whi le putting them close enough to campus that they can still walk to most of the events," said New MarriedApartment resident Danna Johnson. One of the concerns of living off-campus or in the apartments is that students may lose touch with their friends. While this is true for some, most believe that it has enhanced their friendships. "It helps build closer relationships because you are more like a family in that you cook and eat together; you share spatulas," said Jeanette Baird, a senior resident of the New Married Apartments. Formany students, the apartments and off-campus housing were /{great experiences." - Diane Grubbs Tassie Bauman Kevin Smith and Angela Berend take time out of their busy schedules to eat ameal together. Many girls took aduantage orSearcy Hall's multi-purpose room and their apartment kitchens to cook for their friends. D ORM LI FE 21
Peter Pan provides special entertainment for Homecoming Marcus Neely brandishes his hook during a classic moment in Peter Pan. Many students commentedon the unique chemistry between Neely and Vann, who are best friends in fife but playedmortal enemies on the stage. Pirates, Indians, sword fights, huge sets and special effects highlighted this year's Homecoming musical, Peter Pan. "We wanted to do something special for the 75th anniversary, " said Director Dottie Frye. "We Frought in lots of special effects." One of those effects was Tinkerbell. The spirited fairy, represented by laser light animation, could "fly" anywhere on the stage. Operated by Henry McDaniel , Tinkerbell "spoke" the fairy language of tinkling bells. Another special feature was the flying scenes. Peter, Wendy and her siblings, as well as other characters, flew through the air supported by Flying By Foy, a family-owned, traveling company that developed the original wire harness flying effects used to hold Martin, the original Peter, aloft. One of the most noticeable features on stage was the "very large sets," according to producer Cindee Stockstill. "Because the stage is so large, we had to make the set pieces huge so they would have a believable proportion." Of course, no rendition of Eddie Shewmaker and Joseph Mitchen get reacquainted during the Golden Circle dinner. Mitchen and his wife, along with other members ofthe Class of '48, were inducted into the circle during Homecoming this year. • 22 STUDENT L1FE PeterPan could succeedwithout a strong villainous lead for the dreaded Captain Hook. Senior Marcus Neely filled his role as pirate extraordinaire with swashbuckling prestidigitation. His antics lived up to the reputation of the captain of the Jolly Roger. "We tried to,make all of our characters exciting," Stocksti ll said. "We involved some very talented Searcy children to play the lost boys, and we had Indians with attitude." Another feature was the large costumes.Several animals, including a "rockin' and ro ll in'" panda bear, a ballet ostrich, a bouncing kangaroo and a gallant lion, had larger-than-life costumes. The most important "animal"actor was the tick-tock crocodile, arch nemesis of Captain Hook. ThewordsofPeter Pan, played by sophomore Pete Vann, "I don't wanna grow up," captured the imagination of hundreds of Searcy children as well as students and alumni who crowded into the Benson for the matinee and night performances. - Remie Beaul ieu
, Delores Alexander reaches for some condiments to finish fixing her sandwich. Alexander and her husband were two of many alumni who attended the Homecoming barbecue sponsared by the class of '53 and the class of '68. Kern"Kaegi beams andholds onto her dad as she realizes she was just crowned 1998 Homecoming queen. Kaegi, a sophomore, was one of the youngest queens chosen by the student body in recent years. Say What? "One of my favorite things about the musical was working with the Lost Boys. They were so cute and always ready to work. They constantly reminded us that this showwas for kids. " - Jamie Murphy, Peter Pan character, Wendy "Peter Pan was very entertaining. It was a long play, but it didn't seem that way.] think the actors' excitement had a big part in keeping the play moving. " - Vikki Luttrell, junior "] was blown away when they called my name. Neither my dad nor] thought that! would get queen because ] am so young. It showed me how awesome my friends are." - Kerri Kaegi, Homecoming queen Pete Vann and Jamie Murphy sing about the wonders ofNeverland. Pe· ter Pan was one of the most technical productions the University has ever presented. Alumna Marka Bennett presents the 1998 Distinguished Alumni Award to President David Burks and his wife, Leah. This is the third consecutive year that the award has been given to two people - either a couple or siblings. HOMECOMI NG 23 •
Chris White andShawn Whitney play Trivial Pursuit while lis tening /0 the soothing sounds ofCollier Daily. The concert was very laid back and encouraged students to just enjoy the music and the company. Tiffany Johnston andErin Broussard play "Secure Yourself' by the Indigo Girls in the student talent show. The talent show was a popular event because it gave students the chance to perform (or their friends. Using his facial expressions (or emphasis, Sinbad tells his audience hilarious stories ofgrowing up with aminister for a fa ther. Known for his clean comedy, Sinbad was invited to come for a second appearance at Harding. SayWhat? "I thought Sinbad was really good, and I kind ofliked how he made fun of dorm life." - Jeremy Thomason, freshman "Because of the laid-back music and the coffee, the climate at the Collier Daily concert was really good for talking with my friends . It was a great way to relax after a stressful week of classes." - Aaron Conner, junior "The Association was pretty cool for an older band. Even though I didn't know many of their songs, I still had a good time ." • 24 STUDENT LIFE - Bekah Cody, freshman Barbara Bailey Hutchison, a threetime Grammy winner, gives the students a good concert. Hutchison was one of the lesser known artists who performed at Harding. Collier Daily, known for his James Taylor·ish sound, plays at the coffee shop concert. Students were treated to songs by the Eagles and Don McLean, as well as Daily's own music.
Comedians make up the majority of Harding's Entertainment The biggest fall entertainment event was Sinbad's visit to campus. Sinbad, an actor and comedian who starred in First Kid and The Sinbad Show, performed for more than two hours and stayed another hour and a half signing autographs. .' Dean Terry Davis brought Sinbad to Harding because he is down to earth and real. "I was looking at Harding's 75th anniversary and 1wanted to be sure to bring somebody that the students would enjoy," Davis said. Sinbad's performance two years ago was well received, so inviting him back was not a risk. "I saw him when he was here two years ago and he was good then," senior Jeremy Sanzone said. Sinbad's performance facilitated a relaxing evening of fun. "A lotofwhatwedoatHarding focuses on academics but our students like to be social, too," Davis said. "I hada lotoffun and 1thought he was hilarious," junior Kelly Lauterbach said. Sinbad seemed to relate to the audience on a very personal level. "I think that it was neat that Sinbad was so nice to everybody and that he took time to give autographs, hugs and take pictures," junior Tricia Baird said. "I liked his question and answer session; it showed that he wasn't reading a script," Sanzone said. "HeknewalotaboutHarding, and he used that to relate to his audience." Most importantly, Sinbad 's performance was "good clean humor," Lauterbach said. "I enjoy watching stand-up comedy, and it is hard to find good, quality entertainment that you would not be embarrassed towatch in front of your parents," Baird said. Sinbad wasn't the only comedian to visit this year. Bill Cosby performed in the spring. "Not a lot of people get to see Cosby in person, so he did two shows so that anybody and everybody that wanted to would get to see him," Davis said. Other entertainers this year included Tracy Byrd, The Association, Barbara Bailey Hutchison, Comedy Sportz and Collier Daily. - Diane Grubbs TheAssociation tries to pump up the crowdduring the first concert oftheyear. ~ The bandactually performedat Harding back in 1970 when they were one of the most popular groups in the country_ ENTERTAlNMENT 2S •
New experiences and friends characterize students' time at HU inFlorence The clock buzzes at 8 a.m. and, just like many mornings for Harding students, classes are ready to begin. Yet, for 40 students and two professors attending the ove rseas program, Harding University in Florence (HUF), mornings do not mean breathless sprints across campus but picturesque sunrises and hot cappucinos. In 1980, Harding purchased a 16th century villa in the Florence suburb of Scandicci. Over the last 18 years, the villa and Florence have become home to numerous Harding students. Aside from just living in the villa, students attend classes and social ize there. Whether sitting out on the terrace, playing voll eyball or doing aerobics, there is never a dull moment at the villa. But vi lla life is only one small part of the HUF program. HUF also provides an opportunity for students to learn more about history, art and the cultures of other countries. Because of group tours to places like Rome, Athens, Naples and museums and cathedrals in Florence, pictures from history and art books seem to come alive right before students' eyes. Fall HUF student Michael Hovater said, "Seeing different places brings out the creative spirit in everyone. n Each group also had the opportunity for free travel. This allowed many students to go to places such as' Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Salzburg and Berlin. According to most HUF stu- . dents, the aspect of HUF that affected their lives the most was the spiritual impact. Whether worshiping on theAreopagus in Rome, with the Christians in Florence, singing devotional songs in the Catacombs or just wal king up the hill to the vi lla, God was evident everywhere. Spring HUF student Amy Belcher said, "Hearing a prayer in Italian is life-changing because you can hear the conviction in their vo ices even though you can 't understand what they are saying. It's incredible to know there are Christians all over the world. " Students make memories at HUF thatwililasta lifetime. Spring HUF student Derek Garrett said, "I wou ld trade nothing for my experience at HUF. " - Jennifer Burton, Elizabeth Smith Alison Sheets andJeremy Hayes paint frescos at the villa. Frescos, a method where the paint is apptied to wet plaster, were an important part ofRenaissance art because they lasted longer than just applying the paint to the walls. • 26 STUDENT LI FE
Anna Sink, Dena Jarvis, Brandy Ott, Mona Shackelford and Stacy Hough listen to their guide at a castle in Porciano. The lady who ran the cast/e was known for her Tuscany cuisine. Fall '98 HUFers study the medieval ruins in San Gimians. Many HUFstudents were struck by how young everything in the United States is compared to everything in Europe. While at the villa, Rachel Burton and Rachel Mitchusson participate in a class activity. During their stay in Florence, the villa became the center of the HUF student's world. Amy Hefty, Zach Johnson, Dr. David Johnson, Ryan Johnson and Mark Wilson take time /0 admire thesquare around the Trevi Fountain. One of themajor field trips thestudentswent on as a group was the trip to Rome. Playing "Musical Body Parts," the fall '97 group learns the true meaning of camaraderie. Acquaintances became friends andfriends greweven closer during their semester in Florence. SayWhat? "The most memorable part of HUF for me was the chance to see all the history of the Renaissance and the opportunity to learn about so many places." - Mark McMasters, summer '98 "HUF is like nothing I expected. It is different - better." - Stephen Hovater, fall '98 "My fondest memory ofHUF involves riding motorcycles on Aejima, one of the Greek Isles, at sunset." - Tiffany Self, fall '97 "The best part about HUF was definitely the friends that I made. Imet and bonded with people that! wouldn't have had contact with here in Searcy." - Haley McDonald, summer '98 H UF 27 •
SayWhat? "The most fun I had was spending a whole day on a beautiful, deserted beach and feeling like I was on location for a movie, only to find that the 'locals avoid it because it is also the sharks' favorite beach." - Martha Pupko, HUA "What I have learned at HUG goes beyond the who, what, where, when, why and how. I have seen the monuments that Paul saw. I have stood in the places he stood and I have traveled the roads he traveled. Now, when I teach the lessons that Paul taught, I will better understand what he meant than I ever could have otherwise." - Daniel Cherry, HUG Heather Seniker and Jacob Baker sit on the walls ofMycenae. Called the Cyclopean walls because they were supposedly built by the giants, these walls protected the city for centuries. Students from the HUAprogram take lessons on how to perform an aboriginal dance. This was just one of many activities that helped the students learn about Australia's rich history. • 28 STUDENT LIFE Joanna Carlson listens to the tour guide in front of the Seum, the best preserved Doric temple in Greece. Besides touring temples, the students also spent time in the ruins of cities that are talked about in the Bible. KarlaFosbinderandCorey Craig take amoment to pet the kangaroos at the Australian Woolshed. Not only did students get to play with exotic animals, but they also spent time camping in the outback.
While separated by an ocean, common experiences still unite HUA&HUG Although Harding University in Australia (HUA) and Harding University in Greece (HUG) were separated by thousands of miles of ocean, the students involved had similar experiences. They adapted to a new cul ture, participated in incredible activities and made lasting friendships. When the HUA students touched down in Sydney after a 14-hourflight, itstill had not sunk in that theywere in the "land down under." Reality came quickly as the bus that picked them up traveled on the left side of the road and as they saw the Sydney Opera House, the Harbor Bridge and vast stretches of beautiful beach. While the HUA students enjoyed Sydney, the HUG students were becoming aquainted with Athens. Although they did not have to cope with drivers on the wrong side of the road, they did have to adjust to a citywith no traffic laws, as we ll as to hearing a different language. Touring was a major part of both programs. The HUA group toured nearly every weekend, seeing much of New South Wales, Queensland and Canberra, the capitol city. They even went to Alice Springs out in the outback. The HUG students walked the streets of Jerusalem and visited the ancient cities of Ephesus , Corinth and Bethlehem. Everywhere they went they were immersed in the Bible. "The best thing about HUG is seeing the Bible come to life. 1will never forget going to the Mount of Olives and praying where Jesus prayed," Heather Seniker said. The international programs are not just about seeing the sites. They focus on building lasting relationships. The HUA students made friends at the Redlands Church of Christ and with some of the nei ghborhood kids, while the HUG group bonded with members at one of the Athenian churches. Emily Breegle, a junior, said, "I loved the time we spent with the Redlands and Warringah congregations. It was so special to grow close with my brothers and sisters living on the other side of the world." - B.J. Marshall, Rebecca Doran From the hilltop fortress of Mycenae, Elizabeth Sewell looks overGreece. Around1400B. C., Mycenae was the center of the Aegean civilization. Climbing down Ayers Rock in Central Australia, the HUA students learn to depend on each other. Ayers Rock is believed to be the largest monolith (sing/e standing rock) in the world. HUAAND HUG 29 •
The Great Commission leads many students on Campaigns During the summer of 1998 more than 300 students, on 22 campaigns , went to "make discip les of all nations ... " (Matt.28:19) . Act ivit ies diffe red from campaign to campaign, but a large majoritywere invo lved in si nging, teaching children's classes, Bible studies, letter boxing (putting church materials into mail boxes) or door knocking. For 18 years, Dwight and Barby Smith have organized this huge mission. This summer saw the addition of two campaign teams - one to Prague, Czech Republic, and one to England. The Prague team had nine campaigners, primarily involved in Bible classes using English lessons as a tool for introducing people to the love God has for them. Junior Jennifer Hutchinson saidofone of the ladies she studied with, "I believe that God put us together. 1can really relate towhat she is going through in her life, and 1can tell she is really searching for something." The England campaign spent two weeks each in Nottingham, Bristol and Aylesburry. The team consisted of 10 campaigners, who were large ly invo lved in sharing God's love through song at schools, market places, nursing homes and duringa gospel meeting. Theywere also involved in teaching chi ldren's classes and working at a vacation Bible school. Another major addition to the campaigns was the invo lvement of President David Burks. He and his .wife, Leah, were the leaders of the Brisbane, Australia, campaign for the last threeweeks (The first three weeks were led by Nathan Mellor and his wife, Christie). While Burks was in Australia, the team spent time knocking on doors in Twomba. Of the 3,000 doors knocked, 1,230 people were at home and about 20 Bible studi es were set up. "Door knocking took me out of my comfort zone, but it was a wonderful learning experience," Burks said. "I enjoyed getting to know the students on the team, and I learned a lot from them. It was difficult, howeve r, getting them to call me David," Burks said. "I now have a greater sense of need to share the gospel. I also wonder, why it can't be done better at home." - Meredith Hlasta Stephen Blythe studies with Yusuke Oki at the Tomobe Church ofChrist in Tomobe, Japan. Since Harding did not have enough students to send a campaign there, Blythe and Ryan Sullenberger joined a group (rom Oklahoma City named "Let's Start Talking. " • 30 STUDENT LI FE
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