Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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Receiving a new ntegrating faith and learningu became the new theme as we ex- perienced a presidential transition. Dr. David B. Burks became our fourth presi- dent on May 10, 1987, but he was not in- augurated until September 18. He follow- ed Clifton L. Ganus, Jr.. who had served as president for 22 years. Even though Burks was already president, a week of festivities were planned to honor him. The entire week was filled with activities revolving around the inauguration. Chapel programs were oriented to explain the aspects of the new term. The Memphis Symphony traveled here to perform a free concert. The American Studies Program sponsored a lectureship featuring Dr. Paul Faulkner, of Abilene Christian University. On inauguration morning, the George S. Benson Auditorium stage was filled with students who were members of either one of the university choruses, the Academy Chorus or the university bands. The procession of delegates and represen- tatives from various societies and 83 dif- ferent univetsities followed. The ensemble, which accompanied the processional, was directed by J. Warren Casey; They perform- ed two premier musical arrangements, I'n.1m:t!f1:l11 w 12 cu dado! 615., poghon The inauguration was a grand oc- casion which gave us all a chance to reaffirm the values which make Harding a distinctive institution? - Tom Alexander Fanfare in D 81 B Brass Choir? and ttThe Inauguration Procession, both written by Dr. William W. Holloway. The ceremony staned with an invocation by Dr. Neale Pryor and the performance of htAmerica the Beautiful? The audience was then addressed by several honored guests such as Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton and the Wal-Man President David Glass. After Mr. James Cone, chairman of the Board of Trustees, gave his challenging speech, Burks responded, He accepted the challenge and told the filled auditorium of his plans for creating a better Christian environment. Inauguration Week was a busy time as Burks became president. Nevertheless, with his new plans and his enthusiasm about serving the school, Harding was bound to become stronger and more prestigious. As Burks lead us, he continued to thintegrating faith and learning. President Burks. Olivia Smythe, representative from New York University. hands over a cer- tificate t0 the reigning president, David B. Burks. Repzesentatjves Ii'om over 83 universities graced the campus at the inauguration - photo by Ken Bissell. Unique view. A crow's eye view shows the set- up of the speakers. Speakers at the inaugura- tion ceremony included men of a1! caliber, rang ing from the representative of the students, Mike Allen, to the representative of the state, Gover- nor Bill Clinton - photo by Ken Bissell, When Ganus speaks... Clifton Ganus, Jr. , Chancellor ofHarding. presents the Seal ofHar- ding during the morning Inauguration ceremony. Ganus becomes the first Chancellor on May 10. 1987, after serving 22 years as president. - photo by Bill Tripp.

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Splash! A bag of water dropped by Frank Bun- ner, a freshman from Goodlettsville, TN, sur- prises Debbie Pierce, a sophomore fmm Pine Bluff, AR, 111 the water fight. Evczyone came away from the tight soaked since people threw bags and buckets of water or, as a last reson, threw dry people in the LinpooI. - photo by Ed Wilson. 1 A k' t 3.- ti g i: z: t 3? mail yam Barmamwm Durlng the four years most students are at college, the majority of them will change thelr major. Out of the 300 seniors that were surveyed, the results were as follows: I never changed my malor. I changed my major either one or two times. ?;?;rnx-nn;'.-:.'.-,-:::.2:.32:.2:.2.22:.'.-:.2-;'.-.-.:-32:41.3m.n;r:n-;:-:-m:e.-e;5- I changed my major three or four times. h Pep power. To promote school spirit, Student I changed my malor five or more tlmes- Impact heldapep rally at the football field in ; '5'! 3g: which the energy groups provided some of the emerminment. Randy Wood, a junior from Mabclvalc, AR, provides the directional information to keep the pep raIIy running smoothly, - Wrote by Ed Wilson. aim! Impact 1 1 W Life ul :0! ul sol 1s! enl 105' uol tael

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Playing with exactness. To help celebrate the Inauguration ofDavid B. Burks. the Memphis Symphony Chamber Orchestra pertbrmed on Tuesday night. Besides the students, acuity and staff, the community was invited to enjoy the concert with no admission fee. - photo by Bill Tripp. F illing the Benson. President Emen'tus George S. Benson covers his plate with tbod at the post- inauguration luncheon. The luncheon was held at the Clifton L. Ganus athletic center. - photo by Ken BisseII. Porson-l Curnntly vita: th Gnntry from Pmldum; Dlndor of Alhambra, llllnoll ' American Studln; chlldron: Brynn, Stephan, h ' Pmlucor of Buolnou; a Mnriuh Buslnon Comumnl Education Ph.D., Admlnllmtlon of nghor Educntlon, Florldn State, 1974 MBA. Accounting, Tho Unlvonl'y of Texas, Auslln. 1966 BA. Accounting and but , Harding Collogo, 1965 51-1. Board of Public Accountancy, 1974