Itt"''''··.. .. ,."'.– ••••• " .. ,. .. ...... ._ ... r Senior Allison Alexander reads with children at McRae Elementary in Searcy March 12. Alexander, recipient of the Regina Spirit Award and education major, student taught a third grade class. (Photo by Melissa Wilson) Freshman Amanda Best, Shantih member, paints a bench at Searcy's Sunshine School. The club's members also conducted service projects at Beverly Retirement Center, HardingAcademy and the Searcy Children's Home. (Photo courtesy of Alicia Roberson) piril 01 Servanlhood Awards honor Christ-like attitudes Members of Shantih social club held a time-honored tradition ofser– vice to the community. This year, they were recognized collectively, with the Petit Jeon Service Award, and individually, with two mem– bers receiving the Regina Spirit Award. The Petit Jean staff selected Shantih for outstanding service based on specific criteria: variety of projects, significance of service and percen tage of members involved. The number of projects with which Shantih established lasting relationships impressed the staff. Several services, such as supporting two children through Compassion International, corresponding with pen pals at Harding Academy and regularly visiting the Beverly Nurs– ingHome, focused on building rela– tionships that went beyond meet– ing a one-time physical need. Graduate student Kristy Frazier, Shantih president, emphasized the bonds that were created. "My favorite trungaboutour ser– viceprojectsisthatthey'repersonal," she said . "People can walk away with stories, saying 'I got to meet this really cool person.'" Senior Alicia Roberson, Shantih service project director, echoed this sentiment. "When we clean at Searcy Children's Home, we take time to talk with the girls and hear their stories," Roberson said. "When we leave, the girls [in Shantihl realize how much it helps; vacuwning and scrubbing toilets really helps." While the Petit Jean Service Award honored the entire club for its efforts, the Regina Spirit Award recQgnized two individuals for their exemplaryservice. The Regina Spirit Award was presented by Regina each year to one male and one fe– maleoftheseniorc1ass. Regina nomi– nated and voted on students who exemplifiedChristiancharacterand a servant heart. Recipients of the award were given plaques and rec– ognized in chapel Feb. 13. SeniorAllisonAlexander, female recipient, served through her in– volvementwitheducationc1ubsand the Student Association 's spiritual life and advertising committees. "I'm reallysurprised and excited about getting this award," Alexander said. "I have had a lot of fun at Harding, getting to know people and forming relationships with as many peopleas Ican. I know I'll never have the opporhmity to be around so many wonderful, godly people." Alexander also urged the stu– dent body to appreciate their col– lege experiences. "I would encourage everyone to takeadvantageof theChristianrela– tionships just waiting to happen," she said. Theotherrecipient,seniorJimmie Douglass, a Shantih beau, was in– volved in theater and wasa member of Theatron. Douglass was also sur– prised to receive the award. "Whenl donicethingsforpeople, when I'm spirited, it's not to get an award," Douglasssaid."It'smore of a mindset. I~s showing people that Icare about them and trying to have funwith everyone I come incontact with. I have tried to do that during the four years I've been here. Get– ting this award is just a bonus." According to senior Allison Johnson, Regina presiden t, this was the 50th year the social club honored individuals for exemp lary service. -Michelle Scobba petit jean service ®ina spirit awards 233 I.
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