December grads take different route Traditionally, people attending college begin in the fall, attend for four years and graduate in the spring. But things don't always go as planned, and life doesn't always follow a specific set of rules. Senior Kelly Poffenbarger, a communication management major and Spanish minor, did not plan on graduating in December 2000. Poffenbarger began her Harding career in the fall of 1997 and expected to graduate in the spring of 2001. However, because she took 17 hours each semester, attended HUF in the summer and doubled up on a few classes, she was able to graduate a semester early. "It's a different feeling," Poffenbarger said. ''I'm excited but a little sad because I'll be leaving at a different time than most of my friends." Senior Troy Sidle, a computer science major and psychology minor, did not plan on graduating in December either, but took the route of many Harding students and completed his degree in five years. Although Sidle was ready to graduate in December, there were many things he took with him from his time at Harding, including good friends and life-changing experiences on spring break campaigns. Sidle went home to Atlanta, Ga., after graduation to save money, relax and job hunt before moving to Chicago. Sidle said moving on after college would be a smooth transition. - Amanda Rush Kim Ewing-Nashville, Tenn. Public Accounting. AccOunting Society. Alpha Chi. Della Mu Delta. International Studies (HUF). Campaigns (Australia). Chi Omega Pi. Paige Fairley-searcy, Ark. Exercise Science. Dean's List. Cheerleader. Campaigns (Jamaica). Band. Kappa Gamma Epsiloo. Josh Faris-Dallas. Texas. Marketing. InlCreoUeglatt Athletics (Soccer). Campaigns (Jamaica). American Marketing Association. Studcnl lmpac1. TNT. Aleksander Fatula-Berwick. Pa. Fashion Merchandi si ng. Rachael Fatula-Berwick, Pa. Fashion Merchandising. Tri Kappa. Shawn Fergason-Hartville, Ohio. Computer Information Systems. Dean's List. Computer Programming Team. Resident Assistant. Chi Sigma Alpha. Mike I:,oril-Clinton Twp" Mich, Math. TNT. Stephen Finley-searcy, Ark. Professional Sales. Alpha Chi. Dean's List. International Studies (HUA). Intramurals. College Republicans. Titans. Candice FiSher-Germantown, Tenn. Marketing. American Marketing Association. SAM. Campaigns (Jam::aica). Club Queen. Zet... Rho. Janet Foster-Seucy, Ark. Exercise SCiencefPre-Physic...1 Therapy. Transfer (University of Arkansas). Dean's List. Tntramurals. Delta Gamma Rho. Dilia FuenteS-Guatemala City, Guatemala. Computer Science. Alpha Chi. Dean's List. Walto Scholar. Computer Science Club. Rocio Fuentes-San Salvador, EI Salvador. Marketing. Intramurals . Bryan Gamble-Keithville, La. Computer Science. Chi Sigma Alpha. Mandy Gardner-MiDeral Springs, Ark. Public Accounting. Accounting Society. Delta Mu Delta. Regina. Cary Garner-Rome, Ga. Social work. Transfer (Georgia Institute of Technology). Band. Dean's Lisl. Club Beau. Social Work Club. Delta Chi Delta. Meredith GarritY-Geneseo, III. Public Relations. Club Queen. College Republicans. University Singers. Senior Troy Sidle types a final paper for a class. Sidle graduated in December with a degree in computer science. Photo by Daniel Dubois. S_ e_ n_ l_· o~r~s __________________ ~~ People ~
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