Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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Twenty Ques- tions. Dee Tomlinson and Lori Cote try to answer Charisse Ciarkis every question about Shantih Social Club. Shuntih was one of the womenis social dubs that per ticipated in the annual open house on the front lawn. - photo by' Todd Glover. When the sun rose on the Harding University campus on the first day of the 1984-85 school year, there was a certain glow in the faces of those who had returned from the previous year. The number of the first time at Harding students peaked at 821. Most had just graduated from high school and were away from home for the first time. Af- ter a brief period of homesickness. they soon caught from the upperclassmen a deep and genuine pride in iitheir university? The school pride that the upperclassmen had really began to take form in the Spring of 1984 in their support of the basketball team. The pride was best summed-up by Floyd Smith, a senior point guard on the basketball team who started the nRowdies. At first. the itRowdies', was a small group of Bison idealist. They believed the past was past, but the present was now - that anything can be done and any goal can be reached through practice. faith in God. and determina- tion. The menis basketball team fell just one game short of capturing the NAIA Di- strict-l7 Championship. This only seemed to ignite the rowdies and their num- bers began to swell. Spring sports really benefited from the iiRowdies and the tennis team was the first to feel the presence. In several key conference games students were strongly supportive of every Harding player throughout every match. Several of the , Rowdies traveled with the team to support it away from the friendliness of the Bison iiCompound. This support helped the baseball team to win the conference championship, something it had not done since 1938. The womeds softball team also won the conference championship. in the first season the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference had sponsored womenis sports. It was only the third year that Harding had fielded a womenis team. With the beginning of the 1984 fall semester, iithis new spirit was evident in the fall intercollegiate sports. The men's cross country team was probably the strongest team that Harding had fielded and was favored to win the conference championship for the fourteenth consecutive year. The football team began its season with back-to-back victories. In the second year 01' conference participation in women's sports, the volleyball team, with strong fan backing, was much im- proved. As basketball practice began, both the men's and womenis teams show- ed promise of much improved records over previous year and the beginning of winning traditions. Although iia new beginning may have been most readily apparent in inter- collegiate athletics, there were other areas of the University that were changing with the times. Change took place in the social club structure. The Delta Omega men's social club disbanded and the first coeducational social club - Echad - for single students was organized. A major goal of the club was continuous ser- vice and the founders believed that through the different talents of men and women the goal could be achieved better by men and women working togetherf Induction of members into social clubs underwent major changes for the se- cond consecutive year as the Interclub Council attempted to resolve major pro- blems of the past. The induction period was shortened to two weeks and began two weeks later in the tail semester. A carefully planned and structured schedule of events was followed by every social club. 4 Sunrise

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1972, he was one of 25 coaches nomina- ted for assistant coach of the U5. track team at the Munich Olympic games. In 1972, he was elected national secre- tary-treasurer of the NAIA track and field coaches association; in 1974, he was elec- ted vice president; and, in 1978, he was elected president, after completing two terms as vice president. He was director of the NAIA national track meet in 1973 and 1974 and served as the track meet referee in 1972. 1978, and 1979. He was on the NAIA track indoor jury of appeals in 1979 and the NAIA track indoor game commit- tee in 1981, 1982, and 1983. He is a member of the national faculty of the U.S. Sports Academy and the World University Games Subcommittee of the Track and Field Coaches International Competition Committee. In 1980, he was an NAIA deli egate to the Governing Council of the Track and Field Association. He served 12 years as vice president of the Arkansas Athletic Association and he was the charter president of the Arkansas Track Coaches Association. He has been invited to serve on the faculty of various track and cross country clinics across the nation, has served as chairman of the Arkansas AAU Olympic Development Committee, and has been an avid supporter of the Run for Your Life physical fitness program. In recognition of his outstanding contri4 butions to the NAIA track and field pro gram, his commitment to building charac- ter in young men and women and his abili- ty as a coach. 'he was inducted on May 25, 1983, into the NAIA Hall of Fame. Harry Fritz, Executive Director of NAIA, come mented. uthis tribute is in recognition of your athletic achievements and the honor exemplifies the highest ideals of inter, collegiate athletics and fine moral character. Dr. Harry D. Olree, athletic director at Harding, said, uThis is the highest honor bestowed on any athletic coach by the NAIA. He is very deserving based on his coaching expertise, dedica- tion to serving young men and women through athletics and his great Christian character. Senior Tony McCoy, a 1983 AlleAmeri- can sprinter, commented, uHe is an excel- lent coach who is great in working with young people. He has helped me in so many ways. He helped me to gain self- confidence both as a person and as an athlete. He is a winner. Above everything else, though, he is a great Christian whom I will always admire. I am trying to pattern my life after Coach Lloyd. In 1983, he was promoted to the academic rank of Professor of Physical Ed- ucation. His favorite courses are iiHealth Education and ilKinesiology and Biome- chanicsi He maintains high academic standards and is recognized as an outstan- ding teacher. Since 1971. he has served as a member of the Student Affairs Commit- tee. Over the years, he has also found time to be an active member of the Optimist Club. a Cub master, and a Boy Scout Board member. He serves as a deacon in the College Church of Christ and is currently teaching Sunday morning class for college students. During the summer of 1984, he directed a six-week international campaign to Aus- tralia and he plans to conduct another Aus- ttThe boys supply their own motivation. Ijust offer them encourage- ment. ,1 - Coach Ted Lloyd tralian campaign in the summer of 1985. He spends many hours counseling with college students and counseling for the Counseling Committee of the College con- gregation. Because of your sterling Christian char- acter. your excellent teaching ability, your commitment to the aims and ideals of Harding University, your genuine interest in your students, your phenomenal achievements as coach of the Harding University track and cross country teams, and your national and international recognition as a coach, the senior class of Harding University feels honored to dedicate this 1985 Petit Jean to you, Coach Ted Lloyd. w One of Many. Arkansas Intercollegiate Com- missioner Harry T. Hall presents Coach Ted Lloyd with one of his numerous Coach of the Year Awards, - photo by Public Relations Of- fice, Deathation 3

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Child's Play. Theresa Sechier and Debbie Burkett take time out of their busy schedules to go to Riverside Park. While the two are relaxing from the hectic intersession, both regress to their Childhood and decide to play on the seesaw. - photo by Eddie Madden. Lawn Leisure. Lisa Leamon and Jennifer Falkner take time from their studies to watch the activities that are taking place in front of them. As the weather turns warmer, and students gather their books and blankets and head for the front lawn to study and enjoy the beauty of the season. 7 photo by Wes Holland. Peaceful and majestic. From Bee Rock you can see the beautiful countryside. Bee Rock is a favorite spot of Harding students. It is a quiet spot where one can think and pray while enjoy- ing the God-giuen beauty - photo by Wes Hoiiand. Sunrise 5