Photo by Andrea Waters Writers learn frolll each other Scribblers, thecreativewritingclub, is a student-run organization that encourages the sharing of original writing in a non-threatening environment. Members have declared different majors, but they all have the same passion to read aloud, write or just listen. "Scribblers is where students have the opportunity to share their written works in front of other students," said senior DawnMcCann, president. "Students read works such as short stories, both fiction and nonfiction, essays, poetry, prose, plays or dramas. Anything that students write and want to read aloud is welcomed." In past years the club met infrequently, but this year Scribblers has grown in interest and numbers, according to club spc,nsors Sherry Organ and Terry Engel, assistant professors of English. SeniorChadLawson,anactiveconSophomore Daniel McGraw prepares for an activity in the Sears Honors House. The Honors College hosted several social activities during the year, including devotionals, picnics and "chili days," to develop relationships within the group. tributor to Scribblers, said up to 25 students participated in the larger group meetings. Lawson said meetings offered students the experience of reading out loud to a live audience, and their work was critiqued if they chose. "The smaller groups are usually where students want their work to be critiqued by those listening," Lawson said. "Because everyone has their own individual writing style, it is both a benefit and personally fascinating to hear other Harding students share what's on their heart and the creativity of different minds," McCann said. Organ described the atmosphere as comparable to an open-microphone situation. Students were encouraged to bring their personal written works but were not limited to them. "We like to create a comfortable, sharing atmosphere and encourage other students to be a part of this experience," McCann said. "The numbers of our meetings are constantly growing, and we like to encourage that growth." -Heather Gray Photo by Daniel Dubois Sophomore Brandie Denton watches as senior Audra Jones goes through material sample books during an American Society of Interior Design meeting. Discussions were sometimes centered on the pattern and design of different materials. E Lighting candles at their induction ceremony, junior Sarah Parks and sophomore Ol Elizabeth Lambie accept their invitations to join Sigma Tau Delta, an honor society that ~ recognizes high achievement in English language and literature. The group required :.§ English majors and minors to have a 3.25 overall grade point average and a B average <;_ in English classes to become members. .0 0 0 .<:: a.. literature, art & honors 215 '. J
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