Student Life / Diversity brings a welcome challenge

\X7e are as diverse as snowflakes, each having our differences, yet having similar characteristics. \X7e come from around the world and bring a plethora of cultures and ideas with us. However, each of us has a goal set before liS, a mountain to climb.

\X7e come ro Harding with inten­ tions of getting a college degree, but more importantly, to establish a closer and deeper relationship with our Lord. Strangely enough, the diversity that separates Above: Susan Shird , senior, places her shoebox for the "Rudolph to Romania" proj ect on the Benson stage. This was one of many service projects students were us is ultimately the tie that binds us together involved in during the year. Left: Missy Allindes, sophomore, sketches a picture while sicting on the front lawn. from now through eternity.

As we begin our climb, we often run into rough spots. Our bodies become fatigued, our minds grow weary and we may begin to slip, but before we know it, our friends are there to pull us up. This is what Harding is all about.

During our years at Harding, we are involved in a "We can reach the number of activities. \X7hether it be a cleanup effort after a summit ifwe rely natural disaster, a smiling face to a visitor or a listening ear on God and use to someone in need, people see us as unique. No matter the relationships what we do or where we go, our love for one another and he has given us on love for Christ always shines through. People see Jesus in us. this earth. " Soon, often before we know it, we have reached the pin­ nacle. Our climb has been completed. However, there is always another mountain ahead. It is important to remember we will always have people to help us climb these mountains, no matter their height.

\X7e can reach the summit if we rely on God and use the relation­ ships he has given us on this earth. But remember, never petition God to go with you, rather, find out where He is going and travel with Him. By keeping this as the focus of our lives, no climb will ever be too great a challenge. - Eric Barnes, student life editor

Student Life 9 Spring Sing

Deborah Bills. senior, introduces the Pat Bills, senior, performs his solo, Hostess Erin Rembleski, sophomore, Marcus Neely, senior and second year next club act during Saturday night's "These Puc Laughing Maners" during performs the comedic tune, "H ere's host, takes o n m e role of a jester in his performance. Bills and her husband, Friday night's show. In spite of the Your Sign." This was n ot only solo. Neely, who is known for his Pat, are only rhe second married couple "Comedy T onighr" theme, Bi ll 'sselec~ Rembleski 's first year as a hostess, bur outstanding acting abilities, gave to ever serve as Spring Sing host and rion took a more serious look at the her first year to participate in Spring Spring Sing audiences the laughs [hey hostess together. funny side of life. Si ng. were looking for. qjeauticians am Spring Sing '99

Purple-haired grannies. Tan-obsessed teenagers. that they were scream ing for what we were doing." Singing children. Sw in g-dancin g thugs . Where is the The five co-directors spent the entire school year one place these different people gather? The ) u Go) u, planning each detail of the show, including writing Ko )0 Kai and fri ends beauty salon for their 1999 lyrics, find ing music, choosing costumes and choreo­ Spring Sing show, "Just Cunin' Up." graphing the show. The months of preparation culmi­ The show took the audience through a day in the li fe nated the wee k before Spring Sing as the co-directors of a beaucician and featured a variety ofcustomers who finalized last minuce details. might wander through a beauty salon during a typical "It's amazin g how much work goes into the show," day. The show took advantage of Spring Sing's "Com­ said co-d irector Sarah Adkins, who remembers devocing edy T onight" cherne and spoofed many different as­ more than 12 hours a day to the show in preparation for pects of a beauty shop. the five performances. "All the work was worth it, "They took an idea, took every cliche and brought rhough. It was so rewarding to see all the ideas we had it to the stage in a visual fashion," Steve Frye, Spring in September turn into an award-winning show." Si ng director, said. Practices for dancers and small parts began immedi­ The upbeat show helped)u Go )u, Ko)o Kai and ately after students returned from Christmas break, and friends capture the 1999 Spring Si ng trophy, propel­ over the next three months, the show slowly began to ling the group from last place the previous year to a first take shape. place finish that included raking top honors in each "I was surprised how well it came together in the end. category (The most recent sweep at Spring Sin g oc­ Everything just clicked. It was a real group effort," curred in 1996 with the Chi Omega Pi, TNT and Zeta Rachel Goad, freshman, said. Rho show, "Waiters and Waitresses") . Much of the success of the show was credited to the The "Just Cutrin' Up" cast included purple- haired variety of small parts that kept the show entertaining. grannies, who hobbled on stage with walking ca nes "The variety of the show helped ro keep the audience before breaking into a fast-paced dance. Blistered tan­ on their roes," said Amy Powers, who played agranny in ning bed victims were the next customers to wander the show. through followed by a barbershop quartet, beauty T he unique aspects of the show earned "Just Cuctin' school dropouts, children and final ly, thugs who were Up" first place in each of the four judged categories - transformed into swin g dancers after spending time in choreography, music, originality and Costumes. the salon. "I expected the show to do well, but not fi rst place in Jordan Smith, so phomore, said interacting with the every category," Ri ley said. "I will neve r forget the audience was one of the best aspects of performing in excitement we experienced that night." the award winning show. "I neve r imagi ned we wo uld sweep." Adkins said. "It was cool dancing. You knew the people in the "As they were calling Out the last award, it hi t me - we crowd would go crazy," said Smith, who lea rned to had just swept Spring Si ng." swing dance for the show. "Ie was great just knowing - Sarah Terty 10 Student Life Jaren Page, sophomore, entertains the Members of "JuSt Cuttin' Up" re· crowd with her animated face and ceive the John H . Ryan Sweepstakes choreographical skills. Page, who is nOt Award. The Ju Go Ju, Ko Jo Kai and in a club, helped direct Zeta Rho, T NT friends show made a cl ean sweep, win· and Chi Omega Pi in "S ummer Daze." ning every judged category.

Jonathan Root, fres hman, plays a black knight in "Chivalry Isn't Dead." Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina social cl ubs made up the show's cast, taking second place overal l.

Hosts, Hostesses. Ensemble and club show representatives fmish Spring Sing '99with the "Laughtrax" megamix. This year's show marked the 26th anniver· sary of Spring Sing. the last of the 20th century.

Spring Sing 11 A smile crosses the face of Karie Fage r, Dean Priest. assistant vice president for senior, as she sings "Climb Every Moun­ academics, shakes the hand of a gradu­ tain" during graduation ceremonies in ating senior as he presents him with a May. It has becomeaHardingtradition d egree. Many students anxiously for a student to sing the tune at gradu­ awaited the moment their name was ation and convocation ceremonies each called to walk across the stage and re­ year. ceive their degree.

Russ Burchman, board of trustees mem­ ber, gives the commencement address at graduation. Graduates and others in attendance listened attentively as Burcham spoke on entering the work force.

President David Burks. Dr. Dean Priest and Dr. Neale Pryor file into the Ganus Athletic Center for the May graduation ceremonies. Graduation was held in the Ganus instead of the Be nso n Audito­ riu m because of the large number of graduating students.

12 Student Life Graduation

Governor M ike Huckabee addresses graduates during commencement cer­ emonies last May. Huckabee was a fre­ quenrspeaker at H ardingevents during the year and has close ties to the Univer­ sity. $rom note taking to note giving: C{(ecentJIarding graduates take on teaching positions

For many, graduation means leaving Harding and he was to enforce d iscipline. All were things he had building a life elsewhere. never thought of before. Yet he believes he can still be For others, it means remaining at H arding to be­ "one of the guys" while holding the responsibilities come a professor. given to him by the university. April Palmer came co Harding the first time for the Being a student and being a professor both have Honors Symposium during her junior year in high thei r difficult sides. school. "A student is more interested in making the grade. Now, fi ve years and a college educati on later, she is Students think in academic steps," Palmer said. "As a beginning her first semester as an associate insuucror of faculty member, you are more d riven by getting every­ chemistry. thi ng done - even the litde things - and by thinking Frank McCown, associate instructor of com purer ahead." sciences, has been on Harding's fac ul ryonlythreeyears, Classroom preparation takes on a whole new mean­ bur is now considered by some to be one of the more ing once one has crossed over from being a student to seaso'ned, younger faculty members. an InStruCtor. Both of these instructors, along with several other "Preparing for a 50 minute lecture takes so many new fac ul ty members, have a unique relationship with hours outside the classroom," Palmer said. "At times it Harding as both recent graduates and now teachers. can be a li tde intimidating." For the most pan, Harding students graduate and However, Palmer said she has a positive attirude leave their school and fr iends behind. about the stresses of being an instructor. But for the few who choose to remain at H arding "No one is really ready for great change," Palmer and become members of the faculty, they find their said. "Change comes when God is ready for change, lives as students and their roles as instructors blend, yet and can only be taken one step at a time." divide into different paths. "You must love yo ur students, love to teach and For some, the transition from student to faculty always be able to relate to your studems," McCown member is a great challenge, and can be very intimidat­ said. ing. He also believes that by staying "one of the guys" he Some say their hearts are still students, while it feels will be able to relate to his stud ems, and in turn they will their responsibilities are equal to those of a [enured respect him as an instructor. professor. "By being yo ung, respect has to be earn ed because "I have had to macure, become a surrogate father­ the students don't know me from Adam," Palmer said. figure, to be [he mentor," McCown said. "I have never "I have to rise to the challenge. I have to meet the had to play that ro le until I began teaching." challenge. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to McCown also spoke of smaller areas of concern, do, yet it is a whole lot of fun. tOo." such as how he was now to be addressed in cl ass and how - David Hill, Shauna Lee Graduation 13 Dorm Life

Em ily Clevenger, junior and Searcy Hall resident, serves freshly baked cookies (0 Jenny Jones. junior. Searcy Hall pro­ vided fe male students with apartment' style livi ng. Each apartment co ntai ns a kitchen area, living room and bath­ room with twO sinks. The dorm also provides washers and drye rs on each floor, which made doing laundry easier and more acces ible.

9rom OnE dormitory to another, groups Of girls stick together

Dorm life is an integral part of the college experi­ another year in Kendall with their friends. ence, especially at Harding where housing rules and "Some of us could have been in Searcy Hall, but it regulations serve to bond smdems. was more important to stay with friends," Hutchison Many students value the togetherness that the 11 sa id. "The people who gor into Searcy Hall decided ir p.m. weekday curfew and midnight weekend curfew wasn't worth it, so we decided to live together in provide and use the time ro discuss the day with friends. Kendall again. "

"We don't get (0 see each other that much during The group is now passing the tradition (0 a new the day, so we talk at curfew," Keeley Hutchison. group of Kendall residents. junior. said. "You know everyone is going to be there. "When we saw that they were able to room together, We sir our in rhe hall and ralk. " we kn ew we could do it," said Hope Huckeba, sopho­ Hutchiso n lived with 20 of her closest friends on the more. first floor of Kendall Hall fot the second year in a row. Huckeba is a Resident Assistant on the third flo or of Livingwith your best friends has its advantages, accotd­ Kendall and lives wirh 30 of her closest fri ends. • ing to Hutchison. Rooming around your friends makes sense, accord­ "We all met the second semester of our freshman ing to Huckeba. t year and thought it would be fun to live together," "J uSt having that support close by, I know so meone's Hutchison said. "It's the friendship factor. It's nice to always goi ng to be here," Huckeba said. "Plus, there's • always have a fr iend around." open closets everywhere." During their so phomore year, the girls initiated While neither of the groups know how permanent weekly prayer meetings and birthday parties fo r each their livi ng arrangement will be, they did say they girl. T hey also organized ahall function to Memphis for would stay together as long as possi ble. a hockey game and dinner at Rendezvo us. "It is just a priority for all of us to be together," As freshmen, the gi rl s originally wanted to get rooms Huckeba sa id. in Stephens H all , but when spacing became limited, Although ir is very tough to keep a hall togerher they opted to room in Kendall where more rooms were through the years, it is a great way to establish a family­ available together. like relationship with friends and make memories that The girls had (0 make another housing decision last will last a lifetime. year after only a few girls were able to secure rooms in "God has really blessed me by putting rhese girls in Searcy Hall. my life," Jaren Page, junior, said. "No matter where we Rarher rhan splir rhe group, rhe girls forfeired rheir are or what we are doing, we have a great time." space in the uppercl assman dorm and opted to spend - Sarah T erry

14 Student Life Kate Copeland, junior, works (he front T im Pell, senior, does computer design desk of Searcy Hall. Many female stu­ work in his Harding Village Apart­ dents chose to work the from desk of ment, last fall . Pen, along with 63 other their dorm to earn extra money. Work­ male students, was granred t he ing the desk also provided an oppor­ priveleged housing because of a lack of tune time for workers to catch up on space in the five men's dormitOries on their studies. campus.

Amy Sauls, sophomore, collects items to move into her dorm room. Although moving in might not be the mOSt excit­ ing aspect of dorm life, it is an act studenrs must perform several times during their college career.

Eric Hanes and Brad Bigelow, sopho­ mores, hang Out in their Keller dorm room afte r a full day of classes. Dormi­ tO ries provided students with a haven of rest and a place to talk with friends afrer a busy day.

Dorm Life 15 Jay Simpson, financial aid officer, dis­ Pacty Barren, director of residence life, cusses the duties of the day with Alison speaks with Jeff Petty, junior, about C lements, sophomore student worker. living arrangements for (he fall semes~ The Financial Aid office, located in the ter. The Office of Residence Life, l o ~ American H eritage building, worked cared in rhe student cenrer, worked with students to process loans, grants diligendy to provide studen ts with suit~ and scholarships. able living situations.

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J Pho!o by Mark Kinonen Katie Taylor, mail room assistant, helps Tim Hampton, senior, in getting a package from UPS. The mail room was one of the most popular spots for students to visit on campus every day.

Heather Gunter, junior, ass ists a student with a purchase in the Gifts Etc. Shop. The store enabled students to purchase stuffed animals, candy. balloons, flowers and other gift items with cash or declining balance (DeB).

16 Student Life Campus Support

-' "Ph~b;"""k Killoncn Vickie Walton, Heritage Inn manager, and Tim Dawson, employee, discuss Lauren Moze, junior, wai ts patiently as Freda Martin, head cashier of the Business reservations for the Lectureship speakers with Amy O'Guin, secretary for the Office, processes a check for her. Along with taking care of hilling and other Institute for Church and Family. The Heritage Inn provided hotel accommoda­ financial matters for the University, the Business Office. which is located in the tions for visitors to Harding's campus, ranging from American Studies speakers to Administration building, provided a banking service to many students by cashing parents of students. out-of-state checks. Mailroom dElivers new director; students to see additional changes

Chapel is over. The students have been dismissed. newspapers to alumni, students and contacts interested Everyone is leaving the Benson and is headed in one in the many services that the University provides. primary direction - the Student Center to check their Advancements include an abundance of software mailbox. and machinery which improve workmanship and less­ For many students, checking their mailbox was ens time that it takes to produce postal materials. sometimes the highlight of their day. Letters from In order to benefit students, further expansion of the home or from a fri end can often be the icing on top of mail room is expected in the near future. the student cupcake. One might ask, "How will this benefit Harding Stu­ "Mail can really pick you up if you're having a bad dents?" day," Mike Mosher, sophomore, said. More room means more mailboxes and more mail­ "It's the gratification that someone is thinking about boxes means less box mates. you. ir makes you feel very special," Mary Baughn, Often during the day the Student Center mailroom sophomore, said. area gets crowded with students checking their mail. Digging deeper and looking behind rhe scenes of rhe The extra boxes will not only help solve the traffic mail room, we find who and what makes the mail problems created by the present mail room area, butwill process work. also prevent students from having to share a box with N umerous changes have recently taken place in the another student. Harding Post Office beginning last January with the "1 think the expansion of the mailroom is an excel­ hiring of a new Postal Services Director, Toby N ickles. lent idea," said Casey Neese, sophomore. "There is Nickles spent four years as the director of the Heri­ definitely toO much of a traffic problem with the way tage Center before moving to Indonesia. the set up is now. The addition of more boxes could She said she is highly sarisfied wirh rhe only help in decreasi ng congestion. " Administration's efforts to improve the current mail Whether the students received a simple letter from system. home, a birthday present from a friend or a package "The administration has been very supportive in the from the United Parcel Service (UPS), the mail room upgrading ofour system," Nickles said. "I'm extremely staff worked hard to get the job done quickly and pleased wirh rhe foresightedness of the school in mak­ effectively. ing the advancements necessary to service the students Thanks to Nickles and the other mailroom workers, and the faculty. " mail was delivered and some students were pleased to Vast advancements have also taken place within the find their mailbox filled with more than just air. mailing center, according to Nickles. The mailing -Shauna Lee center is where Harding "mass mails" brochures and -Alan Seim Campus Support 17 International Studies HUE & HUG

Harding University in Greece (HUG) studenrs gather underneath a pavill io n before beginning one of their many tours. HUG is the second m OSt popular International Studies location, juSt be­ hind H ardi ng University in Florence (H UF), with students having to sign up several years in advance to insure a place. JIuggers'describe life infithens

Li fe at Harding University in G reece (HUG) pos­ on Georgiou Avenue, which is located in front of the sesses a different flavor than life on the Searcy campus. hotel. Street-corner cafes outnumber fas t-food restau­ W hile the camaraderie between scucienrs and professors rants, offering such local treats as souvlaki, baklahva remains the same, the sights, sounds and smells that and gyros. surround H uggers (name for H UG smdems) afe com­ Such ordinary aspects of daily living may trivialize pletely diffetent. H ere in G reece, the sky is lit by a sil ky, the "fo reignness" of H UG. Be assured, however, that Mediterranean sun, the fo od is laced with olive oil and the student experience here is unique simply because it (he beautiful Agean Sea is only a few meters away. is so confined. Imagine living wi thout the distant waves Perhaps the most striking difference between HUG of hello that one finds on Harding's sidewalks. In and home is found in dorm life. Stationed at the Congo Glyfada. there are no happy reunions with rarely seen Palace Hotel in the Athens suburb ofGlyfada, students friends because the fo rty students eat, sleep and study are constantly surro unded by a whirlwind of activity. under one roof. Soli tude comes only during the few No longer is campus life unleashed on sprawling green hours of sleep each night, and it ends each morning lawns and aged brick buildings, but instead it is con­ with a roommate's "Iong-time- no-see" grin. tained within the hotel. Fortunately, such close proximity does not breed At all hours of the day, H UG's single computer is claustrophobia, but instead fosters deep friendships occupied by students anxious for a stateside connec­ that are cul tivated by the spirit of Christ. Huggers tion. Elsewhere in the hotel, Huggers wash their laun­ worship together each day, whether it be in chapel or at dry in their bathtubs with only a box of Tide and the the Church of Christ in Athens. stomping motion of their own fee t to simulate the Finally, HUG is special because it helps students machines back home. learn unusual skills. They learn to sleep while sitting in Ac meal times, the group is served three-course uncomfortable tour buses. They learn to listen intently dinners by wai te rs who eclipse the self-service and the to a tour guide, scribble coherent notes and take pic­ pink conveyor belt of the Aramark cafeteria. O ther tures fo r the folks back home, all while walking to the hotel guests add a global flavor to dorm life. They are next site. the Walton Scholars of the H UG gtoup, whose lan­ Most importantly, living in G reece for three months guage fi lls the hallway. Huggers have heard, in a single broadens both the mind and the heart. W ithout the day, English spoken by Assembly of God missionaries recognized cultural cues to guide daily life, H uggers can on retreat, Russian spoken by a visiting volleybal l team, and must live more deeply and fully than they do at Mandarin spoken by Chinese photographers and a home. Upon returning home. H UG students are canned mind-boggling mixture of all major languages, which is by the Mediterranean sun and tend to smell of olive oil. spoken by the Greek cleaning ladies on their daily However, their souls have been strengthened, for they rounds. have a greater knowledge of God, the Bible, rhe world Like dorm life, G reek town life is unique as well. and themselves . Tiny Greek scooters and cars race constantly to and fro - Hobby Chapin and Erica Lee 18 Student Life Harding University in England (HUE) Students occupy the London Under~ students enjoy the performance of a ground, otherwise known as "The Shakespeare play in the Globe Theatre. Tube." Subways and trains, although This was just one of the opportunities they often ran behind schedule and students had to visit historical sites and were crowded, provided a large amount gain a better understanding ofpast eventS of the transportation used by HUE during their semester in London. students during thei r travels.

PhOfO by Hobby Ch~pin Hannah Rhodes and Whitney Leach, juniors, walk along the road on the way to see some ancient ruins. Harding Uni­ versity in Greece (HUG) provided Stu­ dents with the chance to see numerous historical cities and sites, many ofwhich are included in the Bible.

Robyn Sandlin, senior, takes on the enemies with her sword. Harding Uni­ versity in England (HUE), wh ich is offered during the fa ll semester of odd years, placed students in London, En­ gland and exposed them to a variety of cultural experiences including visiting museums, seeing musicals and touring the homes of the Royal Family.

International Studies 19 Albert T abut and Jerry Maritim, se­ Federico Porras, senior, busts a move niors. take first and second place at a during Spring Sing Ensemble auditions cross CO Untry meet, October 9. The in November. Porras. who is the desig­ rwo international students were active nated leader of the international Stu­ in cross CO Untry and track during thei r dents. has been involved in many cl ubs years at Hardingand were instrumental and activities during his four years at in the teams' success. Harding.

Prince Kar, who is from Liberia, West Africa, takes a break from his job at the Student Center Burger King. Many international students held jobs during the year to support themselves, and in some cases, their fam ilies back home.

A group of Latin American students gather on the front lawn during the Student Association's (S.A.) Water­ melon Pa rcy, Aug. 25. Many interna­ tional students got involved and par­ ticipated in campus activities during the year. which helped close the cul­ tural distances between them and American students.

20 Student Life International Students

International student Erastos Evdoxiadis. junior, searches the Imernet in the Several international srudentsgatherat a table during the World Missions Fair held Bracken Library. Evcloxiadis, who is from Greece, and other international students in the Mclnteer Rotunda. The event drew large numbers of international students rook fu ll advantage of the technological resources available at the University {O stay who wanted to find out more information on mission efforrs targeted towards their in contact with family members back home. home nation.

Jfarding: a horne away from horne

"There's no place like home! There's no place like more laid back about things like that." home! " Robin Vick, freshman, began his career at Harding While Dorothy may have had a good point, many this fall. Similar to Krautschneider, Vick was intro­ international students on campus have found Harding duced ro Harding through summer campaigns to his to be an acceptable, temporary substitute for the place home congregation in Stirling, Scodand. mey call home. "The campaigners have been coming ro my church With over 40 different countries represented in the for seve ral years," Vick said. "They said nothing but 1999-2000 school year, many foreign students have good things about Harding and 1 knew it was where 1 been faced with challenges while adapting [Q the Ameri­ wanted to be." can culture. Other than the "extreme heat" of the South, Vick Sonya Krautschneider, an elementary education said he enjoyed hi s first year living in the United major from Australia, is one such student. She said the States. hardest part of her transition from Australia was the "My only problem is having to deal with me lan­ initial steps of getting to Harding. guage differences. There are things that are okay to say '!

Participants in the fall semester's Harding U niversicyin Florence (HUF) program gather at (he Piazzale Michelangelo, which overlooks the city of Florence. HUF students had (he opportuniry to frequently visi t the city as well as Havel around Europe using the Eurail pass.

Spending a semester abroad Jfl behind the scenes look at the sights, sounds ofJIV$

H arding Universiry in Florence, Iraly (HUF) is the students are always happy ro return to the villa. their undoubtedly the best college semester a student could home. "The villa is my home away from H arding. ever hope to have. Nightly in the boys' room, during which is my home away from home. which makes the the fall semester, Ethan Tanksley, sophomore, can be villa my home away from my home away from home." seen raising his arms high above his head and scream­ Matt Roberts. sophomore. said. "This place is really ing, "This is the greatest night of my li fe!" neat." This is a ritual that is generally repeated by chose Many. even though they love the H UF experience.

around him in a rather barbaric and pre-Neanderthal find it [Q be a li ttl e unusual. The students are in a SOrt of way, all involved completely oblivious ro the different country for three months with no preliminary ridiculousness of the si tuation and aware only that they knowledge of language or cusroms. H owever. the are in the most beautiful city in the world for three months of planning. working and looking forward to months. HUF finally materialize with no disappointments for T he group is given numerous guided (Ours of the 30 students who are nothing less than lucky to find city and its museums and is allowed ro go into town themselves in this situation. virtually every day ro enjoy the beauty of Florence. Of course. the program still keeps the H arding This. mixed with a few days of class. is worth sixteen atmosphere alive. W hether singing so ngs in an old hours of credit (Owards graduation. church. worshiping with local Italians. singing out No one worries about laundry or food because across the Mediterranean or JUSt having a regular chapel everything is taken care of by Anna and Renata. who are service. God is an ever-present reality. The magnifi­ better CO the H UF participants than most parents are ro cence of it all is that God is only enhanced by the their own children. And if one has a question about surrounding of such a magnificent culture. anyming ar all, Robbie and Mona Shackelford, rhe Each student takes advantage of every second of the direcrors ofH UF, are always happy ro help. Their so n, semester. dreading the day they leave. and loving every Jonathan. blends right in with the students. spending day he is at H UF. No one wiU leave Europe without many a night in the boys' room. plans to return in the future - the sooner the better. However. nOt every day is spent in Florence. The Every student would subscribe ro junior Matt group travels to the major rowns ofT uscany. Rome and Smelrzer's philosophy when he says, "HUF isdefinirely Cinque T erre. a group of five small rowns sandwiched the greatest invention of the century-except maybe for between the Alps and the Ligurian Sea. O ctober brings Einsrein's Theory of Relariviry. Oh yeah, I like rhe a trip to Naples and Pompeii. and November promises microwave. roo. " H e continues. "I think everyone an extensive rour of Greece. Mixed between all of this should come here for a semester and experience the are twO weeks of free travel anywhere in Europe. greatness of Europe and the villa." W hen all the rouring and time in Florence is done. - Justin Burron 22 Student Life Anne Thomas helps several studenrs Studenrs visit the San Lorenzo market

figure out the best places {O visit while located near the Duomo in Florence to spending their day in Florence. Tho­ buy souvenirs for loved ones back home. mas is a Harding graduate who was The market. wh ich is known for its employed by the Universi[}' to assist in flavo r of Florentine culture. became a daily operations of the villa and the favorite SpOt for Harding University in group's tours. Florence (HUF) participants.

Pholo by JWlin Bunon

Pho.o bY}U$lin Burton Bob Corbin. faculty sponsor. and a group of studenrs stand in front of the Duomo. The dome is the most famous landmark in Florence and is recognized around the world for its architectural magnificence and beau[}'.

RobbieShackelford, director of Harding University in Florence (HUF), hikes up the hill leading to the Piazzale Michelangelo with Erin Rembleski, jun­ ior, and Joy Madlaing, senior. Walking uphill was a common practice ofHUF participants since Florence is located in the hills of Tuscany.

International Studies 23 Terry Davis, assistant dean of students, Glenn Dillard and Glen Metheny, ad­ leads singing in chapel during Bison missions officers, watch movies and eat Daze, October 22-24. The Office of popcorn with visiting high school stu­ Admissions held several high school dents. Prospective students got a taste visitation weekends during the year in of college life by attending numerous order to help recruit students for events and staying in the dorms with Harding. current Harding students.

Jessica Hutchison and Ryan Ritz go through the line at the dinner held for visiting high school students. The twO were visi ting from Garland, Texas and plan to attend Harding upon completion of high school next year.

Jeff Smith, admissions officer, heats up the lanes as Chad Joice, admissions of­ fice r, looks on before visiting students arrive for a night of bowling. While Smith has worked in Admissions for almost twO years, Joice is completing his first year of duties as well as attending graduate school.

24 Student Life High School

Chad Joice and Glenn Dillard. admissions officers. have a conversation with two Several prospective students si r around a cable and read a H arding catalog during prospective students before a dinner in the Heritage Founders Room. Admissions a dinner held for visiting high school studenrs. During the dinner, the visitors officers traveled around the nacion to various churches, youth rallies and high asked current students and admissions officers questions about Harding and schools duri"ng me year to recruit students for Harding. colJ ege life in general.

f3ison cf)aze keeps visitors bUBy

Aside from [he many family members and alumni home and we wanted to do the same thing for our that flooded the campus on Homecoming weekend. visitOrs . ., Oc(. 22-24, a significant portion of the visiting popu­ Some of the visitors said they were encouraged by lation consisted of prospective students. These stu­ the hospitality shown to them by the Harding stud ems. dents came from high schools across the nation to catch "It was amazing how kind the studems were to us," a gli mpse of whac Harding is all abour. said Rebecca Lyle ofHealdwn, Okla. "They inviced us The admissions office worked to accommodate over to go with them to differem activities and introduced us 150 high school visitors to the campus during the to many of their friends on campus and in the dorm." weekend. The guests were given the option of attend­ While staying in a new place with new people can ing campus activities arranged by the Admissions office make someone feel rather uncomfortable, different and the Student Association (S.A.). Visitors were taken measures were taken to prevent those feelings. on tours of the campus and were encouraged to attend "Our host gave us 'free reign of the refrigerator' and classes of their choice. the rest of their room," Lyle said. "They were very open At night, the guests were treated to movies, a ticket with their time, possessions and space. That made the to the musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," a weekend much more enjoyable." dinner and several devotionals led by Harding students With all of the activities planned for the weekend, it and campus groups. To aid in doing this, the Admis­ was easy for the visitors to stay busy during the day. sions office relied on the student body to provide However, it was the "after curfew" hours that seemed to housing for the guests, according to Chad Joice, admis­ have been the most memorable for some. of the prospec­ sions officer. tive studen ts. "We called several students and asked them to keep "I remember my first visit to H arding as a high someone for the weekend," he said. "The students were school student," Ted Bowsman, senior, said. "The days eager to open their dorm rooms to our visitors." were filled with things to do, but after curfew the Why were the Harding studems so willing to house activities were limited to what we could do in the total strangers? Joice said it was because of a wonderful dorm." spirit of hospitality. While curfew and location could provide an ob­ "I think thestudems here remember what itwas like stacle for those wishing to be emertained, Harding when they came to Harding for the first time," Joice students found many activities that provided after said. "They're eager to ensure that their guests are hours fun and excitement. shown the same courtesy they were." "There's nothing like cramming 50 guys imo one Kelly Duncan, junior, echoed Joice's thoughts on room, ordering several pizzas and laughing until 3 the overwhelming generosity of the Harding studems. a.m.," Bowsman said. "That's pan ofche fun of college "!twasn'[[oo long ago that I was in their shoes," she and dorm life." said. "The girls I stayed with made me feel right at - Bryan Jobe High School 25 Campaigns

Members of me spring break cam­ paign to Denver, Colo. gather in from" of the Hope Communities building. Spring break campaigns were very popular among Harding students. Campaigns n aveled within the states to places such as New York, Chicago and Sr. Louis. There was also a spring break campaign to Ja­ maica. During these campaigns, stu­ dents performed a variety of service oriented projects, went door knock­ ing and conducted personal Bible smdies. Summer heat putsjfarding campaigners on fire for God

Ab, summer break. For many college students it is Cebu where they spent four weeks ministering to small perhaps the most relaxing and enjoyable three months established Christian congregations in the area. of the entire year. But, for Burr Casey, senior, it was In order to reach as many people as possible and so mething entirely different. pursue one-on-one Bible studies, the students were For six weeks from May to July, Casey forfeited the divided into groups of two or three. comforts of the United States in orderta sleep on a hard During the first four weeks spent in the Philippines, floor, make roommates of chickens and bathe with the each group ministered to different areas, using a variety water from twO buckets while participating in the of methods. summer campaign to the Philippines. Casey was not Moreland, along with group-parm er Dana Maling, alone. senior, conducted visitations in the communities and In fact, 300 H arding students participated in sum­ helped organize and conduct a vacation Bible school for mer campaigns sponsored by the College Church of more rhan 70 local children. Christ and Campus M inistry. By the end of the team's six week stay, the group had The 16 students who traveled to the Philippines, covered a fraction of the nation's few thousand islands under the direction of Coach Ted Lloyd, faced a and even extended their effort to Hong Kong. largely-unministered area. "This was a great campaign group," Lloyd said. "It "Since this is the first year a campaign has gone to the was one of the best that I have ever been on." Philippines, none of us really knew what to expect," T he Philippines campaign was one of26 that scat­ N icole Moreland, junior, said. tered Harding students everywhere from Nottingham, Yet, even with a lack of experience in the area, the England, to the French-speaking country of Togo in group baptized 14 people during their stay in the the continent ofAfrica. Student medical mission teams Philipines, and as of last August, were continuing to were also sent to the countries of Uganda and Kenya. receive notice of ongoing conversions from the team's Students involved in campaigns began raising money, outreach work. mainly through letter writing early in the fall semester. According to Lloyd, the group's success was partially COStS to attend six week campaigns averaged $2,000 the result of Harding's outstanding reputation earned per person depending on housing arrangements and several decades ago. travel COS ts. "George Benson was the first Christian missionary Moreland best summed up the purpose for each to the Philipines," he said. Although Benson only spent campaign experience, "The best part of the campaign two years there, his outstanding work is still remem­ for me was watching myself grow closer to God, and bered in the Churches of C hrist today. watching other people grow." The 16 students arrived May 17, on the island of - Elizabeth Smith 26 Student Life Members of the summer campaign to Dana Maling, senior, communicates New Hampshire gather in fronc of the with a young Filipino boy despite the church sign for a picture. The goal of language barrier. Several campaigns, in· rnecampaign was to win souls forChris(, eluding this one to the Philippines, increase the outreach efforts of local provided students the opportunity to congregatio ns and strengthen the minister to perso ns of every age - even church in New Hampshire. those who spoke a different language.

President David Burks poses with mem­ bers of the Scotland summer campaign team. The team spent six weeks spreading the good news and evangelizing to [he Scottish people.

Members of the New Zealand campaign tearn visit a waterfall. T he campaign fo· cused on helping build the church through. our New Zealand.

Campaigns 27 Melissa Fail, senior, takes a minute to Jennifer Hefty, senior, ri ngs up a cus­ read through some study material due· tomer in the Harding University Book­ ing a class break. W ith such a busy Store. Many nontraditional students scheduJe, many nontradjtional students found it eas ier (0 hold jobs on campus, (Oak advantage of spare time (0 catch wh ich allowed them to work around up on class work. class schedules.

Pho{o by D~nid Dubois Judy Ki nonen, public relations writer, talks with Pat Lawrence, secretary. in the public relations office. In addition to working fuU·time for the University. Kinonen was also enrolled in several hours of classes.

Cynthia Delahunt, senior, takes notes during her Print Advertising class. Along with a heavy class schedule, many non· craditional students held full or part· time jobs.

28 Student Life NORuadUwnalStudenu

Diane Perkins. sophomore, reads a book to her son before she begins her home· work for the evening. Balancing school and family proved co be a tough task fo r Perkins, a second year nursi ng student and mother of three. One woman, three full-time jobs

Some of America's most talented jugglers are not "When rehearsing for The Importance ofB eing Ear­ fo und under the big-top. They are students here on nest, I would put my so ns to bed at 8:30 p.m. and then H arding's campus whose everyday routine consists of go back to campus for 9 p.m. practice," she said. juggling fam ily, school and work. Working tOward a college degree nearly twO decades As the graduate programs expand and as more after high school graduation poses several challenges to families depend on a fWo-salary income, adults, espe­ nontraditional students, according to Perkins. cially mothers, are coming back to school to get a "I want to do well and be accepted JUSt li ke eve ryone degree. else," she said. "Sometimes I think the students expect Diane Perkins, wife and mother of three sons, is one ce rtain things from me, as I doofthem. We can't always of Harding's nontraditional students. relate to each other because our lives are so diffe rent." "I came back CO college after 18 years because I The decision to come back to school required sacri­ wanted to be able to suppOrt my family if so mething fi ce and change for everyone in Perkins family. ever happened to my husband," Perkins said. "My so ns have to help out around the house more," Mter she graduated from high school, Perkins be­ Perkins said. "They are responsible for cleaning their came a certified nurse's assistant and worked as an own rooms and for helping with the dishes." offi ce manager in pediatric clinics in both Tulsa and According to her son Aaron, 10, the hardest part of Dallas. H er love of childre n created a des ire to pursue Mom going to school is coming home and not having a nursing degree at Harding. her there. "We have to get up earlier and she is not In a typical day, Pe rkins gets up early to get herself home as much," he said. and her fam ily ready for school. H er three so ns, ages Caleb, 11 , agrees. "A friend's mom picks us up from II, 10 and three, attend different schools in the Searcy school now. Mom does n't get to see us as much as she area. She drops them offand ison campus for an 8 a.m. used to." class. H er classes end around 4 p.m. and then she either Perkins strives diligently to make the mOments goes home or to work at the Lightle H ouse Inn. count, however. She is devoted to her family and takes In the evenings, Perkins cooks dinner, tends to time to play with and listen to them. housework, and spends time with her sons. She hel ps "We don't get as much quantity time anymore, but with homework, plays games and gers them in bed by we have much more quali ty time," she said. 8:45 p.m. At 9 p.m. she is able to study for her classes. In spite of the temporary sacrifice she is making, "My study time is 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. in the Perkins has no doubt that she has made the right choice morning. At 1 a.m., I go to bed no matter what I about returning to college. haven't done ye t," Perkins said. "I know I have to have "It will all be worth it. This isn't a was te," she said. my sleep in order to make it through the week." "One of my motivations is to be an example fo r my In addition to her studies, Perkins has been involved sons. I want them to know that it's better late than in several theatrical performances on campus. One of never when it comes to getting an education." her dreams is to be an actress on the silver screen. - Rachel Wilson

Nontraditional Students 29 Student Impact

Becky Peart andAJan Howell. Student Ginger Holron, senior steering com­ Greg Kendal-Ball, junior, blows up a Amy W ill iamson, junior, makes her Impact Co-Directors, conduct a morn­ mittee member, selects songs for the beach ball for a game ofImpact volley­ way through the crowd at one of the ingassembly. Practand Howell worked next devotional. Holton, along with ball. Hours of behind me scenes work morning assemblies. Many upperclass­ long hours preparing for the orienta­ her husband, Kyle. served as Impact's rook place in order ro make the pro­ men came back to school early to assist tion weekend. sp iritual life directors. gram a success. new students. Co-directors have big 'Impact' onfreshmen, transfer students

It is a hot. humid Thursday afternoon and yo u are worked in preparation for almost a year. Starring in the moving all of your possessions into a small cubical yo u fal l of'98, they put together a large group of upperclass­ will call home for the next two semesters. men to serve as a steering committee. Your dad is beet-red and sweating from lugging yo ur Both Pratt and Howell agreed that all of the effortS refrigerator up three flights of stairs and your mother is and hard work combined produced an incredibly suc­ crying because her baby is all grown up. cessful weekend. You are overwhelmed with a new. exciting future "It was really easy with such an awesome group of ahead of you. Suddenly, you are bombarded with workers," Prarr said. "The weekend could have been a upperclassmen who are willing to assist you with yo ur flop , but the steering committee really brought every­ luggage. thing together." Over 800 new students experienced a similar situa­ Both Pratt and Howell said that their main goal was tion this fa ll . called Student Impact. Impact is a week­ co interact with the new students as much as possible. end held at the beginning of each school year to "If the whole weekend went smooth, great. But if welcome freshmen and transfer students to Harding. something went wrong and we were able to really get to During the weekend. students were divided into know a new student, that is even better," Howell said. smaller groups consisting of 18-20 new students in Pratt added, "The freshman held their own devo­ addition to a few upperclassmen serving as leaders. tionals apart from the energy groups. They were a very These "energy groups" met several times each day. spiritual group and completely participated in what was Ashley Akers. freshman. said. "It gave us all a chance to offered to them." get to know other students on a more personal basis. The weekend was one of the most successful Impacts Since I am a bit shy, it made things a lot more comfort­ in recent years. The co-directors set an attendance goal able knowing those were people who knew me before of 800, but the total number of new students who school even started." attended was more than 900. Energy groups met to discuss school, clubs, campus T he friendships made at Impact did not end when life and other issues that where of importance to the school started. Akers continues to hang out with friends new students. from her energy group. "Some of the gi rls even live near Activities were also planned at night so students me in my dorm," she said. could mingle and meet people in other energy groups. Student Impact was a success for everyone involved Nicole Hollis, fres hman, said, "I really enjoyed the this year, according to Howell. "God absolutely blessed water games we played, bur my favori te part was the the entire weekend. Ie could have been stressful for morning assemblies." everyone. but God took care of everything." Alan Howell and Becky Prarr. Impact co-direccors. - Jaren Page

30 Student Life Impact participants Bob Moloney and Nichele Shipp, senior, hands a schedule friend walk to one of their energy group of events to students in the Benson meetings, August 2l. Discovering the Auditorium lobby during Student Im­ campus layout, meeting new people pact registration, August 20. Nearly and moving into the dorms was just one 900 freshmen and transfer students reg­ of the challenges new students had to istered for the event, making this year face. [he largest Impact ever.

Tia Tarole, junior, carries a freshman's clothes into the dorm, August 19. From helping new students move in to serv­ ing as energy group leaders, Impact workers took on many duties in order to make the week enjoyable.

Several students slip into a hypnotic state during Mark Pitman's hypmocism show, August 21. Pinman and Mark Nizer, a juggler who performed the night before, were JUSt rwo of the enj oy­ able events that took place during Stu­ dent Impact.

Student Impact 31 Kent Allen presents the Keynote Lec­ Ashley Burton, senior, flips through [Ure [0 a packed Benson Auditorium her notes during her student lecture during the final evening of the Lecture­ entitled, "Let the Beauty of Jesus be ship, Sept. 29. Keynote lecturers in­ Seen in Me," Sept. 28. Burton and the cluded Steve Flatt, President of David other student lecturers were chosen to Lipscomb University, Monte Cox, Bible speak based on their spiritual leader­ professor, and Robert Oglesby. sh ip on campus.

Photo by Mark Kinon~n Jim Baird, lectuership speaker, discusses "Post Modernism and Biblical Truth" during his lecture, Sept. 28. Several lectures were scheduled each hour [0 give participants a choice of classes to attend.

The University Singers perform prior to the keynote speaker, Tuesday, Sept. 28. The Chorus, Concert Choir, Belles and Beaux and Good News Singers also performed at this year's Lectureship.

32 Student Life Lectureships

Arm motions help Kip Long. youth and fam ily minister, present his lecture, James Benge, senio r, conducts his lecture entitled, "It's Time for a C hange," Sept. "United We Stand: Building Bridges Across Generations," Sept. 28, to a group of 28. Men and women student lectures were scheduled each afternoon during [he lectureship attendees. Several classes foeued on youch ministers and the role they Lectureship in order that students would be able to auend after their regular play in helping"young Christians have a benet understanding of the times they live academic classes. Othes student lecturers included J.A. Wiser, Rachel W ilson and m . Amy Black, seniors. £gctureships give insight on "C(1nderstanding the 'Times" Every fal l, visiw[s from all over the nation congre­ pus to address visitors and their fellow students," Tibbles gate to the Harding campus for the annual Lectureship. said. "They can offer a valuable insight inco issues that Ho"ed by me In"itute fot Church and Family, this fall we feel relate bener to the studenc body." was the 76th year for the lectureships. Ashley Burton, senior, was one of three fe male Speakers came from va rious locations to address studencs chosen to speak at this year's lectureships. large numbers of studems, fac ul ty and visitors that "I felt very honored to be asked in the first place," gathered for specialized talks cemering around the Burton said. "To be given the opportunity to address theme, "Understanding the Times." my peers in that type of sening is a great experienc." Four days of lectures were scheduled beginning The tide of Burton's talk was "Let the Beauty of Sunday night and running through Wednesday evening. Jesus be Seen in Me." Over 50 women were in anen­ Keynme speakers, including Monce Cox, professor of dance for her lecture. Bible, and Steve Flatt, President of David Lipscomb "Although the number of people in the audience University, were assigned the night sessions while other was imimidating at first, I think it's much easier for speakers and studems occupied the slots during the day students to associate with someone from their own either in chapel or classrooms throughom campus. generation," Burron said. One main goal of the Lectureship was to offer Josh Keene, senior Bible and Missions major, something for everyone. appreciated the support of the fac ul ty members in The Institute for Church and Family proved successful allowing studems to attend the diffe rent lectures that in their anempts to provide a comprehensive program, were offered. according to Man Tibbles, graduate assistam for the "Most of the professors will encourage stud ems to Institute for Church and Family. go to the lecture of their choice," Keene said. "Some Tibbles said this year's lectureship had a wide range will excuse classes to make it easier for studems to be at of topics. the lectures." "We feel the best way to have something for every­ Keene also said he was impressed with the varyi ng one is to address topics that can apply to everyone in age of the lectures hip speakers. some way," Tibbles said. "We had lectures geared "It's good to have a broad range of speakers to toward women and we had general topics that everyone choose from," he said. could anend and benefit from." "While the wisdom and experience of the older Not only were H arding faculty and outside speakers speakers is beneficial, it's also a blessing to hear from utilized, but the studem body also served as a venue for people that are goi ng through the same things that we prospective speakers. are as studems." "We pinpoim so me of the studem leaders on cam- - Bryan Jobe

Lectureships 33 Homecoming

Class Representatives for the Court ofRoyalty

Amanda Stevens HopeSmilor Bridget Johnson Becky Pratt Freshman Representative Sophomore Representative Junior Representative Senior Representative 'Seven cfJridm for Seven cfJrothers' sweeps audiences off their feet

Each year homecoming weekend offers a steady The show imerspersed imricate dance numbers and stream of activities for students, faculty and returning stums with the musical portions of the show. Faculty alumni. In addition, each year the homecoming musi­ members of the kines iology depanmenc volunteered cal is a highlight of those activities. their expenise in choreographing these scenes. The Depanmenrs of Communication and Music Pel! returned to play the lead in the show after a three presented Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as the 1999 year absence from Harding University productions and Homecoming musical. credits much of the success of the show co the close-knit The show centered around seven brothers who live Cas L by themselves in a remote area of Oregon and decide While Pel! admits returning to the stage after an they need a woman at the house to do their cooking, extended absence was dauming, the exceBem cast and cleaning and a variety of orner chores. The six yo unger the number of other cop roles decreased his burden of brothers convince eldest brocher, Adam, (Tim Peli , carrying such a large show. senior) to marry Milly, (Daisha Stockstill, sophomore) "It was difficult for a while, but with the help of the a woman he meets in town. brothers, the responsibili ty of being the lead lessened," Milly returns with Adam co his primitive home co he said. discover a houseful of ill-mannered men. Milly uses her The cast members who played the roles of the seven time with the brothers to teach them the finer skills of brothers spem a great deal of offstage time getting to life while showing them how co auracr wives of their know one another in preparation for their work in the own. show. According co PeB, the bonding time made the The situation provides conflict, drama and humor actors feel like real li fe brothers when the curtain rose. throughout the show. "I don't know ifit was cause or correlation, but we "All in all , it was a pretty well-rounded show," Pell all seeme,d co fit our character's personality," Pell said. said. "We assumed our character on-stage and off. " "I thought the musical was the best 1 have seen since Many students, faculty, alumni and members of the 1 have been at Harding," said Melissa Glagow, senior. community loved (he show so much, they came co see "The plot was so funny it had me rolling in the aisle. it more (han once. The songs we re so wonderful, 1 was singing them in my "The show was absolutely fantastic. The constant head for days." humor real ly helped the show movealongquickly/' said The caSt spem seven incense weeks preparing for the Tiffany Self, senior. "I saw (he show twice and enjoyed physically challenging show. it just as much the second time. There was never a dull "We had great coaches and direcco rs," Pell said. moment." "They knew where they wanted the show to go." - Sarah T erry 34 Student Life Amanda Alton, Nikki Lawrence and Adam Pontipee, (Tim Pell, senior) and Heather Gray, Homecoming Queen his seven brothers sing about capturing nominees pose for a picture during the the women of the town. Seven Brides for game. The student body chose Alton, a S~ven Brothasplayed to a packed Benson sophomore middle school education Auditorium during both the Fridayand major, to receive the honor of wearing Sarurday nights of the Homecomi ng the crown. festiviries.

Dr. DeioresCarson, assisrantvice presi­ dent for students services, and Dr. Jim Johnston, professor of education, get into a scuffie during the social dance. T his years musical incl uded seve ral cameo roles, including an appearance by Bruce McLarry, minister of the Col­ lege Church of Christ, as the preacher.

Milly, played by Daisha Stockstill , sophomore, dreams with her friends of the "Wonderful Day" when she will be courred and married. The gi rls end up falling in love with the brothers after rhey are captured and made to live in the mountains for (he winter.

Homecoming 35 Homecoming

Members of the class of 1964 gather at their designated table on the from lawn Pres ident David Burks passes out awards during the annual Black and Gold during the Alumni Picnic held before the Homecoming game. Many alumni Banquet held for Qumanding alumni and friends of Harding. Those in attendance returned to campus fo r the festivities, including members of the class of1949. who were enterrained by various music groups including a performance by the McLain were inducted into the Golden Circle, an honor give n to those who have been twins. In addition, speeches were given and a number of awards were presented on alumni of Harding for 50 years or more. Friday evening of Homecoming weekend. cJJuffalo Cxpress rolEs into town

The rumble of buffalo hooves and the cheers of started making a lo t of calls and finally found thousands of spectators could be heard allover the Thorstenso n. " Harding campus Friday night, Oct. 22, as T.e. In addition to the performance and demonstration Thorstenson of the Buffalo Express entertained the led by Thorstenson and Harvey, the cheerleaders led crowd with the Stunts of his trained buffalo at the the crowd in several cheers and, with the fans, wel­ Homecoming football pep rally. An estimated 3,000 comed the football team Onto the field . people were in attendance at the pep rally, acco rding to "I was really impressed wirh the amount of people Brian Bush, Student Association (S .A.) president. that showed up," Jamie Kulild, sophomore cheer­ The live buffalo performance was intended co rep­ leader, said. "We have never had this much school resent the University's nearly identical Bison masco t spirit before. I hope that the bison performance and pep and increase school spirit for the next day's football rally will become a tradition." game, Bush said. Saturday's game proved to be a big crowd draw as "Seei ng the buffalo really pumped the crowd up," well. With a ful l audience of students. families and he said. "We have never had anything that big as long alumni, the Biso n team earned a 30 - 7 victory over East as 1 can remember. " . Central University. Thorstenson began Friday evening's performance "I am thoroughly impressed with our school." Kulild by displaying the simple tricks and stunts that Harvey, said. "It seemed that people were really paying atten­ the buffalo, had been trained to execute before large tion to the game and watching the team." crowds. The show was capped off with Thorstenso n Pregame activities included a People Parade, which riding Harvey through a fl aming hoop of fire which began in front of the Reynold 's Center for Music and was supported by several Biso n players. Communication and ended on the fi eld. "The pep rally and the buffalo were really neat," The homecoming quee n nominees -N ikki Andrea Alderman, senior, said. "The school spirit was Lawrence, senior, Heather Gray, sophomore. and the highes t 1 have ever seen it on campus." Amanda Alton, senior - were featured in the proces­ Although the Buffalo Express only arrived on cam­ sion. as well as the four class representatives - Becky pus shortly befo re the pep rally began at 11 p.m. that Pratt, senior, Bridget Johnson. junior, Hope SmiIor, night. plans for the eve nt were a long time in coming. sophomore, and Amanda Stevens, freshman. According to Bush, a Homecoming committee AltOn was announced as this year's queen during the including Liz H owell and Dana Evans, both of the game's halftime celebration. alumni office, Kell ie Blickenstaff, sponsor for the cheer­ The Ted Lloyd track, which underwent resurfaci ng leaders, Robin Miller, professor ofcommunicat ion and before the weekend, was rededicated prior to kick off. himself, discussed the possibility of having the Buffalo "If yo u co uld have written a script for the Home­ Express show come for homecoming activities. coming weekend, it could not have been better," Bush "This is something that 1 have been wanting to do said. "Everything was great." for a long time," Bush said. "During the summer 1 - Elizabeth Smith

36 Student Life Mark Smith and Nathan Mcintyre, Runners get off to a fast starr as the members of Bel les and Beaux, perform Bison Stampede begins in from of me for a crowd on Saturday morning of Heritage building. The 5K race is an Homecoming weekend. Many of annual event held each Homecoming Harding's performing groups, includ­ weekend and is open to any Harding ing the Good News Singers and Pied srudent, alumni, faculty or friend want­ Pipers, performed during the weekend. ing to participate.

Brian Bush, Student Association (S.A.) president, rides on Harvey the buffalo after a score during the Homecoming foOt ball game. The S.A. brought in the live bison for the weekend to entenain Bison fans at me pep rally and foorball game.

Leaping in the air, Marc Fager, wide rece iver, makes a tough catch during (he Homecoming game againsr East Central University. Many alumni, Stu­ dents and friends of Harding were able to make the trip back to Searcy for all of the Homecoming activities, including the football game.

Homecoming 37 Jody Knight, junior, reads her Bible Ashley Bunon, se nior, and Emily during a break in classes in the Reynolds Breegle, junior, listen to a lesson at the Center student lounge. To encourage Al I ~Sc h oo l Retreat, Aug. 27. The re­ spiritual growth and a closer relation ~ treat, which took place at Camp ship with God, President David Bu rks Wyldewood, was designed to help Stu­ issued a challenge for each student to dents establish a Christ-like anitude read the Bible through in a year. and Christian focus fo r the year.

Katie Tool, junior, and Kristi Wendt, freshman, sing praises to God with friends on a Friday night. Many students made devotionals a part of their weekend plans.

Members of Delta Gamma Rho and Delta Chi Delta hold a devotional on the front steps of the Benson Auditorium, Sept. 30. Many social clubs planned devotionals during the year to emphasize spiritual growth.

38 Student Life Spiritual Life

Members ofT heatron, a C hristian theater group, perform a skit at a yo uth retreat. Alfred Donald speaks to students at the All-School Retreat, August 27. Donald , T heatron focused on presenting Christian issues to young people in a unique way who is a minister in the in ner city of Adam a, presented several lectures during the during their performances. T he group traveled around the country during the year event. Although Donald graduated from Freed-Hardeman University, he holds to present skits. at various youth rallies. strong ties ro the H arding family.

~orm ~el'os bring students closer to the £grd, each other

Fro m the begi nning of the fall semester, men and On the other side of campus, men are following the women all over campus have participated in dorm same pacrern as the women. Accotding to Ben Lamb, devotionals where both Bibles and hearts were opened junior, the men have also recognized the need fo r Bible and shared. study groups. Scudencs recognized the need ro share their feel ings "It's all about accountability," Lamb said. "Ac­ and everyday struggles with other studencs who face the countability is vital to all of us as Chtistians." same troubles. In response ro this need, prayer groups Lamb also said many barriers ate broken down as a and Biblescudies blossomed in both men's and women's result of the prayer meetings. dorms and apartments. "It makes it easier for us guys to ditch the tough, Lindsay Moore, junior, said the women's devotion­ manly side and fo cus on getting our priorities in order," als came as an effort ro grow closer ro God and each Lamb said. "I chink che chance for a group ofg uys co gec other: together is so mething that we don't get roo often." "It's a blessing ro be connected with other women Prayer meetings and devotionals also provide a because it is much easier fo r me ro open up in a group break from the everyday stresses fa cing college students, of women rather than a mixed audience," Moore said. according ro Lamb. "To know there are other women go ing through the "They [dorm devotionals] give us a chance to get same problems and stresses is very comforting." away from everything and just open up ro each other," N ot only do the devotionals allow women ro share he said. "Sure, we all have things to get done, but this their problems with each other, they also help keep each time together is really special and something that we all other accountable. look fo rward ro." "We can pray for each other and keep track of how A key poine chac boch Moore and Lamb agreed on we are progressing with the tough times in our lives," was the aspect of opening up ro someone of the same Moore said. "We talk and pray about relationships, gender. time managemenc and the everyday stresses that come "Guys JUSt tend to be more open with each other," wich being in college." Lamb ~a i d. "Guys bond better that way. It draws us W hile the prayer times are the most importanc, closer together spiritually and as fri ends." other activities that take place are also beneficial, ac­ While almost everything on H arding's campus shut cording ro Moore. down at curfew, life changing experiences opened "You know what happens when yo u get a bunch of doors to spiritual growth and close r ties to fellow girls together," she said. "We laugh one minute and cry Christians. As the studencs involved can attest, it's the the next. That's part of the special bond we fo rm with special times like these that make Harding so unique. each other and part of the spiritual growth." - Bryan Jobe Spiritual Life 39 Attractions

Arkansas Senator Asa Hutchiso n speaks to a packed house in the Administra­ tion Auditorium. September 7. Hutchison, along with Leland Kaiser and Heather Whitestone-McCallum spoke as a part of the American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series this year. fiSIfeatures Missfimerica 1995

Matthew 19:26 reads that "with God, all things are and dreams for all of us, an awareness that gave her hope possible." In her speech, Oct. 7, 1999, Heather and motivation growing up. "Whitestone - McCallum presented herself as living "I think her relationship with God gave her an inner proof of this Scriptural truth. strength," RaDora Dinnan, sophomore. said. "A lot of Speaking as part of the American 5cuclies Institute's people in her situation would get angry at God and ask Distinguished Lecture series, McCallum shared stories 'Why me? '" of her background, accomplishmenrs and personal The experience and advice she shared wim the faith with the crowd gathered in the Benson Audito­ audience applied to everyone, not just people with a num. physical disability, according to David Duke. senior. McCallum, who won the tide of Miss America in "S he pointed out that even if we don't have a 1995, lose her hearing at age 18 months due to a high physical handicap, we often have something in our lives fever and the medicine required to treat it. that we view as a limitation," he said. In her speech, she described the challenges of grow­ H er years of speech therapy also allowed her to ing up with a physical disability. She began her educa­ direct some words of wisdom specifically to the speech tion at a public school, but struggled to keep up with pathology majors in the audience. She advised them to the other students, eventually uansferring to a school be patient when working with hearing-impaired stu­ for the deaf in St. Louis, Mo. dents, and not ro give up on them when they become Rather than learn sign language, she learned to lip­ frustrated or stubborn. read and speak. so she could better communicate with "Some of the patients I've been working with have the hearing world. Eventually, she returned to public been stubborn, just like she said, and mere are times school in Alabama and graduated high school with a when I feel like I am not getting anywhere wim them," 3.6 grade point average. Laura Giffin, senior, said. "But after hearing her speech, McCallum stressed mat a positive anitude is the I real ized mat even if yo u feel like you aren't making a mOSt imporrant factor in one's success in life, and that difference, you never know how you might be influenc­ a negative attitude is the biggest handicap of all. ing their future." "She said that life is all abom ani tude," Mac Bell, The lives she touched, though less tangible than the junior, said. "You can whine about the mings mat are glinering Miss America crown she showed the audi­ wrong with you, or yo u can rejoice about the things ence, may truly have been McCallum's greatest achieve­ that are right. You have to go on with your life and look ment. at things that most people would consider a handicap "I don't think you can really measure yet what her as a blessing." greatest accomplishment is," Duke said. "1 think it will McCallum anribured her positive attitude and her be the lives she touched through being M iss America accomplishments to her relarionship wim God. She and all [he opportunities that have come with that." quoted Jeremiah 29: 11 as evidence mat God has plans - Sarah Hardesty 40 Student Life The drummer for 1964, a T ribure to Kevin Griffin, lead singer for the alter­ the Bearles, lays down the funky beat native band Bener Than Ezra, captures during a concert in (he Benson, Sept. 3. the crowd's anemion during a guitar This was the second consecutive year solo. More than 2,000 people attended (he group had performed to a crowd in the concert and several fans were able to [he Benson Auditorium. meet the group after the show.

Ciara Gary, junior, is blindfolded by one of the Lady Biso ns basketball play­ ers before participating in the "Dash for Cash" comest at Midnight Madness. The annual event marked the official beginningof the 1999-2000 Bisons and Lady Bisons basketball seasons.

Better Than Ezra brings the house down during theirencore. The concert marked the first ti me in years that a popular rock or alternative band has performed at Harding.

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Diamond Rio perfo rms some of their biggest hits incl uding "Meet in the MiddJe," fo ra large crowd in the Benson Auditorium, Sept. 30. O ther musical acts during the year included Bener Than Ezra and 1964, a Tribute to the Bearles. 'Vnbelievable' crowd packs @ensonfor funond ~io show

September rolled around and it was time [0 bring the show. In fac t, many H arding students are fo nd of out the W ranglers and ropers. T he Stetson hats were country music, including Rachel Rosenbaum, sopho­ straightened as fans eagerly anticipated the upcoming more. eve nt. "I love country music, especially D iamond Rio. 1 As if the campus were magically transformed into a gOt my tickets the first day they were on sale because I scene from the "Wild West," it was clear that country could hardly wait," Rosenbaum said. "This concert was music had once again graced Harding. one of the best shows 1 have seen in a long time." For the first time in several years, Diamond Rio M any students think there are too many country entertained a crowd in the Benson Auditorium, Sept. music groups brought to Harding. However, provided 30. the location ofth e campus and the demographic makeup With their mix of classic and new age country, many of H arding students, country venues continue to sell fans considered the concert to be one of the best tickets to both Harding students and members of the Harding has ever sponso red. surrounding communities. Unlike past coneen s on campus, this one took place "1 don't think there is an overkill of country music on a Thursday night. While so me feared the attendance at H arding," Gary G riffin, freshman, said. "I guess would suffer because of weeknight activiti es, ticket sales that's just because 1 am a big country music fan." proved the contrary. Following the concert, a seiect group of backstage "I think they did a great job promoting the concert, pass holders and Diamond Rio fan club members were especially with such short notice of the venue," said able to meet the members of the band. The band Katharine Snell , se nior. "H aving the concert on a mingled with their fans for more than an hour, signing Thursday night was probably the best move the S.A.c. autographs and taking pictures. [Student Activities Committee] could have made." "I loved getting to meet the band members, espe­ Although the concert was scheduled to begin at 7 cially M arty Roe," BridgetJohnson, junior, said. "They p.m., the crowds began to gather an hour before the were the nicest guys in the world and 1 thought it was concert in anticipation of the show. awesome how they stayed around for so long after the "It seems there has not been a big name in music to show JUSt to meet with their fans." play at Harding in several years," said Julie Dennis, In order to appeal to those students who are not sophomore. "Even though it was country music, it was country music fans, the S.A.C. also brought the alter­ still a great show to have at H arding." native rock hand Better T han Ezra, N ov. 13. Dennis was not the only audience member to enjoy - Bryan Jobe

42 Student Life Amber Aubrey, sophomore, performs a Marcy Rowe, senior, gets an autograph skit with Comedy Sporn, Oct. 16. The from Diamond Rio's lead singer, Marry traveling comedy group, which is based Roe, after the concert, Sept. 30. Roe in Kansas C iry, brings its brand of slap­ graduated from David Lipscomb Uni­ stick humor to entertain Harding stu­ versiry and went on co found Diamond dents every year. They offered a show Rio, one of country music's most popu­ chat was entertaining and clean. lar bands.

Hypnotist Mark Pitman begins co puta hypnotic spell on several Harding stu­ dents, Aug. 21. Pitman replaced Gil Eagles as this year's headlining enter­ tainment during Student Impact ac­ tivities.

Heather Whitestone-McCallum, Miss America 1995, speaks to an enthusias­ tic crowd in the Benson Auditorium. Oct. 7. Whirestone-McCallum, who spoke as a part of the American Srudies Institute Lecture Series. was the first woman with a disability to be crowned Miss America.

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