Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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1. BEN ZICKEFOOSE stresses that everything should be done to the glory of God. 2. BALANCE is an important theme in Zickefooseis lessons on moderation. 3. HORDES of people descend on Harding causing traffic jams and the temporary removal of the hated traffic barrier on Center Street. 4. REUNITED -- and ilfeels so good . . W Time of Day hosts its first reunion. 5. SCOT T BELLAMY, Admissions Counseior, discusses Har- ding 3 programs with prospective sm- dems. 1 'A 19 2 4b-m....-u....,.wm.g. ..,.m.,..n-gm. v. l Youth 1 Forum 19803 Commitment, Confidence, and Control 28 - I .- MMe .lmm-s More than Spring Sing

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- Dun H allund a Dun Hullaml Trends in faith: renewed growth and commitment Like an inner quietness, a sense of serenity permeates the at- mosphere of Harding, always there; understated but present. Where lies the source of this spiritual quietude? Perhaps it lies in the very nature of Harding, perhaps in the students, probably somewhere in the intertwining of the two. The spiritual emphasis of Har- ding could be viewed from two angles. In many ways life was much easier living in a Christian environment. When problems arose it was easier to make the right decision because many others were having the same prob- lems. It was the decision the spiritual mind wanted to make and the world had very little in- fluence over it. At Harding, the majority of the students were not put in a place where they had to make hard and tempting deci- sions. Spiritual Life Committee Chairman, Gregg York stated, ttThere are very few places in the world that one can go where he wouldn't be faced with constant hard choices between right and wrong. Life in a Christian environment can also be too easy. When a stu- dent went home for a weekend vacation or holiday he sometimes found himself shocked at the ways of the world. He had to re- establish his views and take care not to yield to temptation through weakness of an unexercised spiritual muscle. There were many opportunities for spiritual growth at Harding. For students who came from pub- lic schools, Bible class was a plea- sant new experience. Through dai- ly Bible class everyone had a set study time for learning more about Godls word. Club devo- tionals taught valuable lessons in planning and executing of devo- tionals. Campaigns provided a perfect opportunity for some students to teach others about Christ. Talents and abilities as yet uncovered were explored and expanded through the intensive fellowship and daily study. Students were enthusiastic about saving souls. Jonathan Cloud reflected on this by saying, nYou can find a concentration of students basically willing to com- mit themselves to the community and to the world in the campaigns for Christ. The SA. Spirtual Life Commit- tee was especially active. They sponsored special seminars like the Prayer Enrichment Seminar conducted by Albert Lemmons. Fellowships helped to create a new unity among the student body. Some students began attending area congregations for Sunday - ler Hulluml worship services instead of the College Church of Christ. They liked the smaller congregations because they could get to know more of the members and felt more of a personal belonging. J ess Bucy stated, HAt the very begin- ning of school our attendance at the College church was definitely up the first two or three meeting times compared to what it was the year before. But, we do have other congregations and I think now some of the people are going there. There seemed to be a growing awareness that spiritual growth could not be attained only by sharing in worship. Many felt and expressed the need for a personal relationship with God. Karen Surber noted, ttl think there are a great deal of students who donlt understand thier commitment. Yet, I see a great upheaval in wanting to learn more. Nineteen hundred eighty-one marked a special year in the im- portance and up-building of Harding University studentls spiritual lives. Dr. Ganus ob- served, Our students have a greater spiritual dedication this year and are more interested in doing good for others. Their hearts are right and they have a deeper spiritual meaning in their livesfl - Suzanne Johnston 27 Spirtual Life

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- A III. e .Mmm Youth Forum is the climax of all the recruiting efforts put out by the counselors, musical groups and students themselves. it is a time to bring approximately 3, 500 prospective students onto Hard- ingts campus to experience cam- pus and dorm life for a weekend. It gives us a chance to show them the spiritual influence of Harding through speakers, devotionals and onevon-one fello'wshipfl acebr- ding to Rosemary Wilson, assis- tant to the director of Admissions. Contrary to the thoughts of most students, Spring Sing and Youth Forum are not synony- mous. Spring Sing attached it- self to the Forum about six years ago, because ttthe audience was already on campus there- fore,putting on a musical produc- tion would be another form of entertainment for the visitors. Wilson also feels that if Spring Sing was to become the main thrust of the Forum then it would be vendictive to the purpose of the weekend. uWe hope that one bal- ances the other in the sense of entertainment; spiritual and infor- mative influence, although some shading of the spiritual aspects have taken place during the past few years. To the administration and fae- ulty, Youth Forum is a time to meet new students and counsel them. showing them just what Hard'ing could offer them in the areas of academics. This is the reason for the faculty and student conference held each year during the Forum. it also gives the par- .. lhkt' .lumm ents time to talk with financial directors about support for the education of their children. To the resident students, Youth Forum inevitably brings about over-crowded bathrooms, sleep- ing bags throughout the rooms, never ending screaming and high schoolish talk in the hallways, longer meal lines and possibly the situation of eating off of campus for the weekend and unfortunate- ly,a huge mess to clean following the completion of the activities. The social clubs on campus view Youth Forum as the climax of their year also, but for a dif- ferent reason. The competition of each club in the musical produc- tion over-rides any feeling of recruitment for the Admissions Office. They lose their sense of reality for the weekend and dis- play attitudes that as Wilson speculates, uhave somewhat hin- dered some of the people from bringing their children back to Harding.H To the visitors on campus it is a weekend away from mom and dad, a chance to get accquainted with the surrounding of a prospect tive college, meeting new friends, rekindling old friendships and a time of spiritual uplifting. Youth Forum's main goal is to bring as many students to visit this campus to grasp the entire concept of Harding, through the activiv ties planned during the weekend. which includes but doesnlt high- light Spring Sing. ... Sue Baj 29 More than Spring Sing