242 organizations When Alpha Chi member senior Jacque Breuer arrived on campus her freshman year, she hardly knew anyone. But after being a part of the Harding community for four years, Breuer came to know many people through her involvement in an assortment of campus activities. “Harding was a huge blessing,” Breuer said. “I love chapel, and I don’t mind the rules; the beautiful family and relationships we have here make it worth the cost.” Breuer made it an essential part of her Harding career to be involved in many different things and to get to know a variety of people through these activities. Breuer kept busy by taking part in theatrical productions such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Oklahoma!” and “The Jungle Book,” and being Honors Council president, a member of Chi Omega Pi social club and a Spring Sing director. “Having a huge to-do list has taught me time management,” Breuer said. “There is not time to procrastinate.” Being involved in a variety of campus activities allowed Breuer to interact with many different types of people. As president of the Honors Council, she got acquainted with freshmen, and being in plays introduced her to those involved in music and theater. As a marketing and Bible major, she was exposed to even more groups of people. “It is such a blessing to be able to go anywhere on campus and see people I know,” Breuer said. “Different activities allow me to know a lot of people that I would not know if I was not involved.” Breuer was also an encouragement and good example to her friends and fellow students. “I have always been impressed with Jacque’s dedication to God and her involvement in school activities,” senior Ashton Reely said. “She has been a great spiritual leader in Chi Omega Pi, and I know that through her constant interaction with people she is influencing everyone she comes in contact with.” Breuer said she felt like her semester at Harding University in Florence had the biggest impact on her during her time at Harding. “I learned to make a family where I am,” she said. “Now when I see a map of Europe it is a real place. I learned so much [from] being in a different environment and culture; I couldn’t help coming back changed. HUF teaches independence and how to interact with people of all languages and cultures.” Breuer was in Spring Sing her freshman year and returned as a director for her club’s show the next year. She said one of the difficulties of this role was learning to work with people from the authoritative position while maintaining relationships. “Even when you are not sure how to do something, it can be done, and you can make it be successful,” Breuer said. Another part of Breuer’s life was Flaming Pine Youth Camp in Togo, Minn., where she worked every summer between the years she attended Harding. “It is rewarding to see the transition campers go through,” Breuer said. “Even though church camp is not a realistic setting, it is critical for kids’ development since it is a rare chance to show them what Christian fellowship looks like.” Breuer planned to graduate in May of 2009, and lead a six-week campaign to New Zealand and then move to Africa to teach missionaries’ children for nine months. “The most beautiful part of Christianity is that no matter where we go in the world, we have a family,” Breuer said, “and it does not matter if we can communicate or see each other regularly.” Kayla Studivan B l e s s i n g s Seniors Sarah Hug and Jacque Breuer practice for the play “The Jungle Book” in the mirror rehearsal room of the Reynolds Center Feb. 21. “I love to be involved and get to know people better,” Breuer said. Noah Darnell Homecoming nominee senior Kena Gibson walks across the football field with her father at the game Oct. 25. Gibson represented Chi Omega Pi social club and was a member of Alpha Chi, Who’s Who and the American Studies Distinguished Students. Craig Rainbolt Alpha Chi Member Grateful For Opportunities
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