Social Clubs / Unity, service provide challenges Two social clubs emerged at Harding University in 1924. Getting along together in the dorms and performing plays were some of their earliest challenges. 115 social clubs have become more nume~~us and influential at Harding, so have their challenges. One of the worthiest challenges social clubs faced this year was the numerous service projects they performed. Above: Josh Osborne, senior, chats with his TNT dub brother Chad Cutts, senior, during a break between classes . Left: Kn ights' Queen Jenny Ruhl shows Jason Spreeman, junior, and Kevin Shelby, fresh~an> her class notes. Many students take the opportunity between classes to study and socialize in the Student Center. Harding has always exhibited a spirit of service, and social clubs were just one outlet which students utilized when serving the commUlllty. '/1s social clubs have become more numerous and influential at Harding, so have their challenges. " From raising money for mentally handicapped children at the Sunshine School to tutoring children at the Searcy Children's Home, social clubs were involved in numerous service projects this year. Another challenge social clubs faced was the growing number of members. With capacities of over 100 people in some clubs, unity became, at times, difficult to mamtam. However, prayer groups, secret sisters and small group devotionals were some of the evidences that social clubs were more dedicated than ever at preserving unity. With the addition oflast year's new men's club, Omega Sigma, and this year's new women's club, Omega Lambda Chi, 27 different social clubs were active on the Harding campus at the turn of the century. The growing number of members allowed for more diversity among each of the social clubs, something that will be influential in the decades to come. - Jennifer Burton, social clubs editor Social Clubs 213
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