Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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Snip, Snip. Senior Jeff Robinson from Jacksonville, Florida, and sophomore Carol Whistle from Endicott, New York, turn the tedious task of a haircut into a pleasurable moment ofsharing time with one another. - photo by John Radclijjte. Meditating Accountant. The shade offered by the trees on the front lawn was a welcome relief from the hot September weather for senior Lonnie Byrd from Geneseo, Illinois. Lonnie took advantage of the pleasant afternoon to study his accounting. - photo by Bill Tripp. Save the Blades. Freshman Monica Bugley from Wn'ghtstown, New Iersey, and junior Ianet Iackson from Plymouth, Michigan, Shantih pledges, help protect Harding's front lawn during Silly Day ac- tivities. - photo by Ierry Traughber. Soothing Swing Serenity. The Hardim7 swing depicted many characteristics to her students. They were used to find out how many fit on one swing, sharing special times with friends, and to simply relax and enjoy Harding's beautiful campus - photo by Jerry Traughber. Shades of Change 3

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Shades of Change hanges were inevitable at Har- ding during the 1986-87 school year. The changes were not of the same intensity, but rather gradual, from the slightest shade to the deepest shade. Faces and names changed as an influx of freshmen hit Harding campus. To help new students adapt to the Harding lifestyle, Student Impact was im- plemented for the first time. The campus took on a new look with the many faces as each season folded into another. We patiently dealt with the newness of our cogeneration plant as our first few weeks were filled with many power shortages. Our shades of change intensified as President Clifton Ganus Jr. reigned for his last school year. We prepared the road for Dr. David Burks to take over the realm. Academically the shades of change deepened as we each pursued a higher degree of education. Each department strengthened their curriculum to meet the competitive needs in their respective fields. Many faculty members pursued a higher education and received their doctorates. Our athletic programs kept pace with the continual Change Of new members. Aloha! It's time to Go Hawaiian . with the Student Association Hawaiian-night at the movies. Our Bison spirit was strengthened as we Senior David W qtt from I'uneaui AK and sophomore lune Iohnson from Bay City, MI, jam in the supported our individual teams. Our festivities decke m Hawamm attzre. - photo by lerry Traughber. teams ranked high and made themselves known in the AIC. Individually we all dealt with the dai- ly changes of our lives, whether it was ad- justing to college life or adjusting to the life waiting for us after graduation. Although we were each presented with different shades of change, we faced 1987 with confidence and the strength of God's unchanging hand. - Denise Johnston Editor-in-chief A swingin' hop. Senior Rich Weaver of Altus, OK, puts all he's got into his batting as he hops into the air. Catcher Kevin Nutt, a senior from Lilbum, GA, and umpire Jim Martin, a senior from Vincennes, IN, look on us the softball sails to the outfield. Club softball was a highlighted social event in both the spring and fall. - photo by ferry Traughber. 2 Shades of Change

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4 The cafeteria blues. Dr. Clifton Ganus shells out a few dollars fora meal at Herita e Cafeteria. Even a president had to cut in the ca etcria a few times during the year. e photo by Ierry Traughber, You are my sunshine. Dr. Clifton Ganus happi- ly autographs freshman Kim Bratcherls Ka Re 171 sun. Bratcher, who is from Searcy, was one of many pledges who strived to get the signature of Dr. Ganus. - photo by Ierry Tmughber. Dedication Presidential honor ltimately, everything is subject to the shades of Change. For 22 years, Dr. Clifton L. Ganus, Jr. has served as the president of Harding University. Dr. Ganus has played the role of professor, chairman, dean, vice-president, and president - all in the span of 41 years. After all of this time, Dr. Ganus has decided to step down as president of the university. Dr. Ganus has done much to further the work of the church in his years here at Hardingi He has been minister and is currently serving as an elder for the College Church congregation. He has been to Italy to see the opening of the villa in Florence for the HUF program. But most of all, he has served as a shining example for Chris- tian living. In 1939, Dr. Ganus first attended Harding University. Here, he met his wife, Louise. Soon after graduatuion in 1943, he was married. I received my bachelor's degree at 11 AM and lost it at 1 PM when we married! commented Dr. Ganus. While he attended classes he double majored in history and Bible. From 1943-1945, he preached at the Church of Christ in Charleston, Mississippi. Then he attended Tulane Univer- sity to receive his MA. and PhD. in history. In 1956, he received a professional diploma in College Administration from Columbia University. Since then, he has served as vice-president and president. Awards are also a part of Dr. Ganus' past. He has received seven George Washington medals for public addresses, the Outstanding Alumnus Award, and the Outstan- ding Citizen of Searcy Award. He has also been selected for both Who's Who and Outstanding Personalities. He has also traveled to about 50 different countries to do on-the-spot studies of economic, social, and political conditions; to study the in- fluences of communism; and for travel. When Dr. Ganus steps down as president, Harding will be losing a part of herself. Because of his influence on the students and the example his life has shown, the senior class of Harding University is very honored to dedicate the 1987 Petit lean to Dr. Clifton L. Ganus, Jr. - David Dearin Assistant editor