Oon Mclaughlin, preacher at N. Attanta Church of Christ in Atlanta,Ga.,speakstostudentsattheannual AJI·Schooi Retreat Aug. 23. Mclaughlinpleadedwiththose in attendanceto letGod work through them on the mission field. (Photo by Russell Phillips) one year, Freshman Gwen Jackson strums her guitar on the front lawn. The front lawn served as a mecca for student recreation andfellowshipthroughouttheyear.(Photo by April Clem) one step, Freshman Julie Fitzgerald studies by the lily pool. Through classes, chapel and personal relationships, students strove to become their ideal person. (Photo by April Clem) one closer I As they began the year, freshmen and transfers were unaware of the strides that most were about to make towards becoming more mature Christians. They started down the college road with Stud~nt Impact. Focused on the theme, "Follow Me," Impact leaders presented to new students the idea that Christ was calling them to follow Him. "The theme was an act, in a way, for us to show the new students that we need to follow Christ in all that we do," junior Larry Holliman, Im– pact co-director, said. From then on, freshmen and transfers were introduced, sometimes for the first time, to a Christian lifestyle that was an every day adven– ture. "Harding has helped me have a more personal relationship with God," freshman Cynthia Noah said. "I've become more aware of who I am." a bit closer. Dr. Monte Cox, associate professor of Bible, shares his Ihoughts Aug. 26. The Col· lege Church of Christ sponsored the gospel meeting in anattempttobring students closer to Christ. (Photo by Lindsey Taliaferro) opening 3
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