191 Sophomores TALE of TWO BROTHERS The Eades brothers embrace two different sides of of the Harding community. Every student at Harding experienced the community and relationships that made the university stand out against others, but these relationships were thicker than water for some students. For Weston and Landon Eades, Harding was a family affair. Both brothers began their Harding careers in fall 2023 and jumped head-first into their passions. Although these brothers shared many things in their lives, their hobbies were not one of them. Weston, a freshman theatre major, began his work in the Harding theatre department early with “Mary Poppins”, performed in the children’s improvisational group The Piped Pipers, and then was cast as a host for “Spring Sing 2023: Golden”. Landon, a junior kinesiology major, was on the defensive line for the Harding Football team, winning the D-2 National championship. The Eades brothers made impactful memories in their first semester in their respective fields and their respective groups. “My best highlights on campus have been performing with the Pied Pipers,” Weston said. “They’re such a familyoriented group that spend their time and energy making kids laugh.” For Landon, who transferred to Harding his junior year, the team he worked with brought him a quick sense of school pride. “Harding has been such a great experience,” Landon said. “Being a part of a football team so impressive both in how they play and what kind of men they are is special.” Sibling rivalry did not follow this pair into college and helped Weston make new connections as well as strengthened their relationship on both ends. “I love that my brother is here with me,” Landon said. “I’ve gotten to know him better over the last semester and gotten to see him thrive in his environment of theatre. I’m very proud of him.” These brothers were highly thought of by both faculty and staff. Freshman Jiles Burnham was friends with both brothers and saw their impact even in their first semester on campus. “The Eades brothers are easily my favorite duo on campus,” Burnham said. “Although their lives and personalities are drastically different, they share such a beautiful warmth and love for people. They are both incredible at what they do, but they are some of the most humble, genuine people I have ever met. They are so supportive of their peers and even competition, always ready to congratulate others even if they didn’t get the outcome they wanted. Weston and Landon are truly a spark of light in the life of anyone they interact with.” These brothers made a mark on the campus in many different ways during the start of their Harding careers and have big plans for the rest of their legacy. Written by Emma McDaris
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