___Guymon brings new perspective: ron Steve Guymon, assistant professor of kinesiology and track and cross country coach, had a good first year at Harding. In fact, it was good enough to earn him the Men's Gulf South Re· gian CoacB of the year award. "It is a nice honor and I am deeply humbled by it," Guymon said. "I am extremely proud ofOllf team and what they accomplished. Their hard work and performance allows coaches like me to win awards such as these. God has blessed me with a talented group of young people that also have a great deal ofcharacter and integrity. I wou ld like to thank our team for this award." Guymon replaced Dr. Bryan Phillips, assistant professor of kinesi– ology, as the new cross country and track coach. Guymon previously served as an assistant coach at Kansas University, Mike Pruitt, professor of kinesiology, teaches a wellness class Oct. 2. Every student was required to take wellness and two other kinesiology classes to ful· fill general education requirements. (Photo by Jeff Montgomery) Track team members gather around as Steve Guymon, assistant professor of ki· nesiology and track and cross country coach, shows them 'their times. Guymon was honored as the Men's Gulf South Region Coach of the year. (Photo by Me– lissa Wilson) • • 180 academics and as head coach at Harding Acad· emy in Memphis, Tenn ., and Cordova ifi';-" Guymon for the position, attended Oklahoma Christian Uni· \ HS·.·.y ,,,ith Sch ool in Cordova, Tenn. As well as coaching cross country and track, Guymon taught the weight lifting and theory of track and field classes. "I will do my part to accomplish the goals of the departGuymon a nd believed he would help the Department of Kinesiology. • "He adds something our department has been lacking," Phillips sa id . "His s ports business back– ground should ment." Gu y mon earned his bachelor's degree from Okl ahoma Christian Univer· -Steve Guymon, assistant professor of kinesiology sity and his master's degree in sports and ed ucation administration from Kansas University. Phillips, who recommended Freshman Chelsea Simpson focuses while playing a game of racquetball March 4. "Racquetball gives me a chance to relax and take abreakfrombasketball," Simpson, a member of the lady Bison basketball team, said. (Photo by Melissa Wilson) really help improve our sports management pro– gram." Phillips said Guymon showed an eagerness to work hard and cooperate with the existing department. "Harding has a very good kinesiol· ogydepartment," Guymonsaid. "Iwill do my part to accomplish the goals of the department. 1 will teach what· ever Dr. [Wilt] Martin [chair of the kinesiology department} needs me to-except golf." Along with the new coach, the kinesiology department opened its doors to a new addition, including a computer lab, exercise physiology lab, two classrooms, offices and a training area. " 1think the new addition is great," senior Josh Steed said. "The new physiology lab allows us to do so many more things and to learn a lot more. Wi th the new weight room, we reall y ge t to live some of the things we study." -Cody Us/"r
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