Henderson State University - Star Yearbook (Arkadelphia, AR)

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Freshman Brian Parmley shops at Wal-Mart for school supplies. Dr. Charles Hughes participates in the Two Rivers Run held dur- ing the Festival of Two Rivers. 1, ,, 2 Q9 1 1 I , K ' -J -1 avi ,' ...H- ,, nww.,,,.... ,xf,' a . .L.....4.m..uw..a-A-a3L.f.4-wiv - b -1 ' ,-1 Monday and Tuesday nights were dollar nights at the UA-Cinema. Stu- dents and townspeople got to see big hits like 9- 5 and Superman for one dollar. Commumty!23

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1 This sign located on Interstate 30 points out the exit for Ouachita and Henderson. Ouachita has the top billing on this sign, but at exit 78 Hand r- ig X son has top billing. Arkadelphia, a town that supports two universities, one high school, three football and basketball teams Y Q1 N Q .:. kW,QQ S'Nl'S 9?!mii . N . .5 I .fs X - I could only be one thing . . . Coming to school in Arkadelphia, or Arkadoo, as it is more affectionately known, is an experience that every stu- dent looks at with a variety of emotions. The most common complaint seemed to be, There's nothing to do here, espe- cially among those from larger cities. Even students from smaller towns often found it hard to adjust, but for nine months of the year Arkadelphia was home, and all students somehow leamed to make the most of it. Established in 1818, the county seat of Clark County is one of the oldest towns in Arkansas. The quiet town began as a settlement in 1809 was once a favor- 22!Student Life ite camping ground of the Caddo and Ouachita Indian tribes. Spanish explorer Hemando de Soto also visited the area in his search for the nearby Indian salt-licks. Arkadelphia's original spelling was Arcadelphia, a compound word from arc, a part of a circle, and the latter part of Philadelphia, meaning brother- hood. Thus, Arkadelphia means arc of brotherhood. The downtown area of Arkadelphia, located within walking distance of cam- pus, offers students the opportunity to do their banking at one of their major banks, shop for food and clothes and other items, or just windowshop. The comer of Main Street and 6th Street in town under went a physical change in the spring as the old Heard's Drug Store and other businesses de- stroyed by fire last year were tom down. These old buildings were a part of Ar- kadelphia's heritage and tradition that can't be replaced. For students who found there was nothing to do in Arkadelphia, a twice-a- year event offered a change of pace. The Festival ofthe Two Rivers, held in the fall and again in the spring, oHered something for everyone. Students, as well as area residents, competed in races of all kinds, viewed arts and crafts exhibits, and

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