Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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o 0......050005 o. i College life would not be complete without the excitement provided by intercollegiate ath- letic competition. An unexcelled intramural program offers every man and woman the opportunity to develop ability in sports skills as Well as totparticipate in vigorous competitive team sports. Recreationallactivity classes help students to develop skill in sports that can be played through- out adult life. The coaches and physical education instructors stress the value of good health habits and good sportsmanship. The group research pro- gram 0n the scientific evaluation of physical fit- ness levels is making significant contributions to knowledge in the area and is opening the pathway to better health. In flag football, one of the most popular sports offered in the intramural pmgram, teamwork and coordination provide impetus for winning plays. 10

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Envaluohle segzmml of tie CoHqu plcrwf, The l.i:r1ry pw-Cvuli-s Hue natessmy smdy u'maspheve cmd COHSTIVU'ES u :CHIUI 1:4 ULEEICHME research. Achievement of excellence is a signiLicanL objec- tive of the academic program at Harding College. The general education program is dpsigned to give students a broad perspective in the fine arts1 humanities., social sciences, natural sciences, and religion. Specialization in a major field of interest provides the pathway to knowledge in depth. Research in the library as well as in laboratories is an important avenue to knowledge. A carefully selected library of more than 7:1000 volumes. sup- plemented by numerous mirmfilms. recordings. and current journals, provides resource material in the classics as well as in modern technical literature. Seminars on major social. political and economic issues conducted by recognized scholars afford students the opportunity to obtain information 011 vital problems and to clarify their position through the exchange of ideas. Linda Spears is exemplary of mcmy Hmrimg sludvms who earn money by assisting professors with grudmg, Iypmq and vcmous offuce tasks.

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J I lwimmuge gomes between the Bison; and chrdeI-Buick enoMe the second team to rfevemp for intercoHengc plny Explommg how to grasp a bowling buH mslrucror Mk E. Berryhuil gwes encouragement that enables begmnmg bowlers :o mprove their skills The keen desire for on Improved physique and muscle ione inspires men to workout regularly using isometric exercises and weightlihing, H