Hardin Simmons University - Bronco Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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Interaction Folded paper, rolled into a firm ball, catapulted in the direction of an innocent victim. “Splosh.” The victim lowers his head towards his bowl. His head raises, slowly turns to dissect the crowded room. Napkin wads are a large part of meal times in the Hardin-Simmons cafeteria. The dining Hall is a healthy social center. Most students go, not only to eat, but to see friends ... especially that “special person” they have had their eye on all semester. Lunch time gives the students a chance to spend time with people they don’t usually see during the rest of the day. Another frontier of social interaction at HSU is intramurals. Being part of a team and challenging other teams adds excitement to evenings on campus. Not many students will pass up the opportunity to have fun on the court and defeat another team. Competition in intramurals is exciting, whether it be volleyball, basketball or football. In those campus events, there is more student participation than in any other activity on campus. Those who have participated in intramurals have made comments on team spirit at Hardin- Simmons. Scott Chapman said, “I really have enjoyed intramurals; there has been a lot of good competition. Everyone has enjoyed themselves and has had a lot of fun. Even on the court, everyone has kept a Christian attitude and perspective on the games.” It is encouraging when people play and work together, constantly supporting one another. “It’s a lot of fun to play when you know you’re out there for fun and there’s no pressure on you to win,” said a junior, “Relaxing with your buddies and spending time with friends during an intramural game is a pleasure that I’ll never forget.”

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LIFESTYLE Hardin-Simmons University — a university offering the opportunity to develop a specialty in an academic field which will help build our careers. An environment A diverse student population strengthens our sen- sitivity and understanding of people. The guy in front of you is from Colorado. The girl behind you is taking 21 hours. The group of girls coming toward you are all from the same sorority. Each one that you see is different than the next. A truly unique group of people. They’re from everywhere. They come from different continents; various states, towns, communities. They encompass a large age span, have special needs, and Each student chooses their own degree of involve- ment in school and community affairs. The Abilene area offers job opportunities as well as entertainment and educational choices. Class is over. You’re on your way back home. The person in front of you is from Hong Kong. They guy behind you is wearing his high school letter jacket. The fellow across the sidewalk plays golf. Our individual lifestyles makes us a unique group of Hardin-Simmons University people. Look well to this day for it is life; the very life of life. In its brief course lies all the varieties and re- alities of your existence. The bliss of growth, the glory of action, the splendor of beauty. —Unknown