Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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Taking it Easy. After playing a tough game 0 uoHeybaH, Mary Beth Tennant. Betsy Tafbott. Laurie O'Dowd and friend decide to sit this one Our. - photc by Eddie Madden In the academic area, the outstanding program in the natural sciences and mathematics was further strengthened by the $1.85 million addition to the Science Building. Especially strengthened were the computer science, science education, and mathematics education facilities. The program in mass commun- ication was strengthened by combining the Journalism and Speech Departments into the Communication Department. For the first time, the Master of Science in Accounting degree was offered, designed to attract students with a liberal arts major as well as those with a business major. New efforts were made by the University to facilitate student recruitment and new efforts were made to improve student retention. New programs for orientation of freshmen and transfer students were introduced including the one week of special chapels for the 'inew students. A Marketing Club was organized for marketing majors and other in- terested students. With the beginning of the 1984 fall semester, Harding began a new historical era - beginning of the second 50-year period in Searcy. the University expressed its appreciation to Searcy and White County during the third week in October for the outstanding support given during the first 50 years. . x c c e a 1 r n u l u lift; wu' u '74 .e- l wL .L RHHEL Chi Just a Swinging. A student enjoys the faH-er day by sitting in one of the famous Harding swings. Whife in the swing not only can she enjoy the weather and the swing but also the surrounding campus sights. - photos by Wes Holland. 6 Sunrise

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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

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Glance Across. As you walk towards the Administra- tion Building you can? avoid seeing the Bell Tower h and Pattie Cobb. Both are a major part of Harding. Patti Cobb houses the freshman ladies and the Bell Tower signals the five-minute curfew. - photo by Wes Holland. A Placefor All People. Harding offers a variety of different settings. If you like the peaceful quiet times or if you need the hustle of varied activity, then maybe a social cfub is what you need. No matter what your need, Harding has it, - photos by Todd Glover. Ancient Ruins. Harding University in Florence fHUFi students spend a reiaxing day a! the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. This is just one of the many sights the students see during their semester in the HUF program. - photo by Don Robinson. Sunrise 7 J