ENGLISH & FOREIGN LANGUAGE Department publishes English majors creative writing work The creative juices were flowing in the English department. The creative writing journal, Shapes and Names, which was formerly published only in the spring, was also published during the fall semester this year. The journal, which came out in November, was comprised of the best pieces from the spring creative writing contest. ""I:his gives students more opportunity to have their pieces published," Dr. Dennis Organ, chairman ofthe English department, said. "Instead we are publishing the best from the spring creative writing contest in both the fall and the spring." Some of the selections include "Most Important Decision of Your Life" by sophomore Nich.olas Pilcher, "For a Small Town Boy, Big Ben Isn't Quite That Big" by senior Chad Lawson, "The Preservation of Faith, Finding Salt in Sandy Soil" by senior Erica D. Lee and "Big Lessons Come in Small Packages" by sophomore Brad Palmore. "It's exciting to have things published," Lee said. "It is inspiring. I never know the power of my words until someone says something about it. I want to write more when people tell me my pieces are good." "Publishing in any form is a really big step. Once you get past it, writing beEnglish professors meet together to discuss ideas for the coming semester. Professors met together often to evaluate the year's progress. Photo by Daniel Dubois. With much passion, Kayla Haynie, assistant professor of English, teaches her world literature class. Haynie encouraged her students to love literature. Photo by Daniel DubOiS. ...... -'----. Did You Know... Dr. Eugene Underwood, professor of English, is the tenth child in a family of ten children. In addition, his wife's maiden name is Mary Christmas. comes easier," sophomore Luke Duncan said. "Having my work published called me to put everything into my writing." Different people and events help shape writers. Certain things have made them want to be writers, and through these experiences they become the writers that theyare. "1 started writing in the fourth grade," Lee said. "I was taught how to write, but I didn't love essay until I took Mrs. Sherry Organ's advanced composition last year." "1 think it is important for English majors to share their writings with other people," Duncan said. "1 think it is great that Harding gives students opportunities like this. 11 - Jody Knight Ava Conley, professor of Spanish, prepares a Latir American drink for students in her Latin Americar Culture class. The class was for Spanish majors a minors. Photo by Daniel Dubois. English and Foreign Language Academics 155
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