II While you're here at Harding, embrace the time you have. II - senior Ryan Bond Senior Jeannie Petty studies at Midnight Oil Dec. 10. Petty and her suitemates spent the evening together at Midnight Oil to cel– ebrate the end of fall semester. (Photo by Melissa Wilson) 234 /I social clubs Senior Ryan Bond leaps over a hurdle at a track meet in the spring of 2003. Bond said his coaches at Harding were influ– ential in developing his Christian faith. (Photo by Jeff Montgomery) RegindSpirit Seniors honor 'energetic' students Friends and family described seniors Ryan Bond and Jeannie Petty as "encouraging, energetic, caring and genuine." Bond and Petty were this year's Regina Spirit Award recipients. Regina social club members selected the nominees, whom they believed best reflected Christ while at Harding, and then asked the senior class to vote on tvvo honorees. 80th Bond and Petty engaged in several different activities while at Harding. Bond served as co-chairman of the Student Association's Spiritual Life Committee, with his wife, Katie, and he was the director of youth forum . He worked on Homecoming musicals, Holiday to Honduras, the 2004 Month of Prayer and the student lectureship. Bond also was a member of the track team. "Everything he does, whether it be athletics or academics, is spiritu– ally grounded," Steve Guymon, Harding track coach, said. "Honestly, when I was asked to speak in chapel, I called Ryan for advice," Katie Bond, a senior, said her husband's future after Harding looked bright. "I know he'll do great things inhis life," she said. 'Tm proud of who he is and thankful that Harding has been able to foster a good begin– ning for him." Petty served as a queen for Delta Chi Delta and devotional director for Delta Gamma Rho. She was a member of the Spiritual Life Com– mittee and the choir. She has also served on spring break and summer campaigns, including a six-week stay in New Zealand. "She is a stable base I know I can go to when I need encourage– ment," senior Eric Myers, Delta Chi Delta vice president, said. "When I look back at Harding, I will remember her and how when things were at their worst, she was at her best and always there for me." After graduation in May 2004, Ryan Bond planned to relocate to St. Louis, Mo., where he will serve as the director of financial sales for a division of Visa. Petty planned to go to dental hygiene school. She hoped. to return to New Zealand for mission work later in life. Petty and Ryan Bond both had advice for those who would stay behind at Harding. "While you're here at Harding, embrace the time you have," Ryan Bond said. "Invest in people, and seek to empower others; make mean– ingful relationships." Petty urged students to serve. "God has blessed us with many opportunities," Petty said. "To whom much is given, much is expected. We have so much to give. Find a place to serve, and in using your gift in serving others, you will be serving our Lord." - Amanda Sember
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