Arkansas Tech University - Agricola Yearbook (Russellville, AR)

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Counter-clockwise from left: Sherry Johnson and Shelly McElhanon help students from the Friendship School off their bus. Students work on their organization’s entry in the window pain- ting contest. Charlie Hoyt helps some of the Friendship children open their Christmas presents. Duane Noren, Brett Hensen and Bob ms pal around at Roush Hall. Kim Saylors Paula Malik personalize their own Christmas Christmas is a time for caring

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The lights on the Christmas tree blinked on and off as the men of Lambda Chi Alpha and the women of Massie Dorm buzzed around prepar- ing for the arrival of the children. Cookies were made and presents were wrapped. Christmas carols were played in the background as the children of the Friendship School arrived for this annual event held in Massie Dorm. The party was the Lambda Chi Alpha Frater- nities community service project with the Friend- ship School. Lambda Chi Alpha member, John Baker said, ‘We don’t consider it a project,’’ and added, “‘It is something really special to us which represents the true meaning of Christmas.’’ Holiday spirit filled the air as the kids roamed the lobby. The older ones were making friends and the younger children headed straight for the Christmas tree to see the blinking lights, shiny balls and, most of all, the brightly wrapped gifts under the tree. The noise lifted and the children began to cheer as the man donned in his red outfit, shiny boots and long glowing white beard made his ap- pearance. They each had their turn at telling San- ta Claus their Christmas wishes, while his helpers handed out gifts to each and every child. The gifts ranged from toy trucks to headphone radios. After they had finished their cookies an punch it was time to go, and few were read leave. The goodbyes were said and man and thanks were given. The sparkl children’s eyes and their happy exprest enough thanks for any of these Agk students. ‘““Lambda Chi Alpha and . sidered it a great pleasure 4 are already looking fo Baker.

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[Top right] Cyd Tabyanan puts together the morning newscast at KARV radio. [Top right] Rhonda Sparks gives service with a smile at Wendy’s. [Above] Robert Ford closes a big deal for James R. Ford Real Estate Agency. [Right] Cindy Hawkins spins the hits at KWKK.