the S I Sophomores accept leadership challenges With the novelty of their freshman year com– pleted, sophomores continued their college steps, prepared toenCOlU'lter new challenges. Some mem– ~ers of the sophomore class accepted the respon– sibility of leadership roles as their steps diverged onto challenging paths. Through clubs, organizations and sport teams, sophomores stepped into leadership positions as they strove to become more involved. They led their social clubs as officers. Some lived in various resident halls as Resident Assistants. Some sophomores hoped their leadership po– sitions would provide opportunities to mature. "My Resident Assistant position has helped me to grow and mature," sophomore Reynard Gra– ham said. "While most college students work at burger-joints and grocery stores, I chose to work as Christa AbernathY-Lock Haven, Pa. Pamela Adell-Springfield, Va. Lindsey Alford-Westminster. Colo. Melissa Allen-Bettevue, Neb. Trisha AileY-La Mesa,Calif. Shelvy Arberry-w. Memphis, Ark. Amy Arnold-Whitehouse, Texas Rachel Arnold-Sherwood, Ark. Michael Ashcraft-Ft. Worth, Texas Emily Austin-Searcy, Ark. Lilian Babvani-Lilburn, Ga Jennifer Baltz-Sherwood, Ark. Geoffrey BankS-Tattinn, Estonia Michael Bankston-Watertown, Tenn. Kristin Barnes-Searcy, Ark. Matthew BarneS-Franklin, Tenn. Nathaniel Barnett-Tigard, are. Whitney Barnett-Lubbock, Texas Robyn Batchelder-Needville, Texas Robert BateS--Greenlield, Ind. Karen Baur-woodbury, Minn. Rebecca Bayham-Prairieville, La. Randall BeamOn-Cedar Park,Texas Gabe Bennett-Hot Springs Vittage, Ark. _ . 90 people an RA, taking responsibility for other students." Student leaders knew thei r positions included responsibilities some students did not encounter. "Blasting music, fire drills and Ha.rding's fa– mous room checks a re some of the incidents I encounter," Graham sa id. "Planning wisely and be ing consistent are key factors in bei.ng account– able for everyone on the hall. " God desired for His children to use their tal– ents. Placing their faith in God, many members of the sophomore class used their talents in leader– ship positions. Romans 12:8 states, "If it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, le t him govern diligently" (NIV). -Emily Salle Fulfilling a responsibility of his Re'SS_~jd~e~n:II;:~lj:~~ position in Allen Hall, sophomore R checks in residents at curfew. accepted leadership positions to jncre,'se- th"j"involv ment on campus. (Photo by Russ Phillips)
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