Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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Eating in the Heritage Cafeteria took on a whole new meaning as stu- dents benefited from the new facili- ties. Seating capacity more than dou- bled during the expansion process, and the number of food lines was in creased in order to streamline meal service. In addition to the expansion, a full scale overhaul of decor resulted in a more soothing atmosphere. Living in Pattie Cobb became a lux- ury. In addition to changes in appear- ance, the renovation included the con- struction of suites instead of commu- nity bathrooms, and the installation of central air conditioning. The stone houses that were built 40 years ago on Blakeney Street had to find a new home in order to make room for the new menls dormitory. The new dorm was patterned after Harbin Hall. The completion date was set for August 1990. Parking problems were somewhat relieved by the construction of new parking lots on campus. TV 12 became TV 19. ttBison express cards looked more like tlreall, identification, and Thanksgiving break lasted five days. These changes did not happen acci- dentally. They came about only after careful consideration of the Harding decision makers. This was a year for change, and a year for tradition. well keep the change. NEW DORlVI. In September, workers began removing the six rock houses, built in 1947, on Blakeney Street. The menls dormitory will be a carbon copy of Harbin. -Photo by Les- lie Downs. CHURCH ON THE LAWN. Mike Cope. pulpit minister for the College Church of Christ, preaches for the opening Wednesday night service. Over 1,000 people gathered on the lawn for the services. -Photo by Leslie Downs. Opening 5

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uWE LOVE YOU BEAUXtS. Thursday of pledge week al- ways had unusual sights. of the 1105 incoming freshmen, 855 pledged a social club. For part of their initiation, Shantih slugs, Emily Gibson, and Su- sanna Jenkins, both freshmen, sing We Love you to their beaux's Alan and Brian Mash- hurn. Instead of silly day being inside the crowded cafeteria, ARA hosted a bar-b-que on the front lawn for the afternoon activities. -Photo by Sharon Bowles. SOAKED. On August 22, the third day of Student Impact, temperatures reached a high of 93 degrees with the humidity reading 63 per cent. However, Wayna J. Bruce, freshman, didn,t let the temperatures hamper her fun. Over 400 up- perclassmen and 700 incoming freshmen and transfers re- turned for the second annual event. -Photo by Ed Wilson.

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1 Sigma Xi. Kappa Delta Pi. Alpha 1 Chi. If that sounds Greek to you, try ' Distinguished Professor. Author, Preacher. Elder. h All of these words could be used to describe Dr. Don England, a faculty member in the Department of Phys- ; ical Science since 1960. ,i As chairman of the department and Association Dean for Science in the College of Arts and Sciences, England has done much to further the cause of j, Christian education at Harding. 9 England has received the Distin- guished Teacher award three times. This has earned him the permanent designation of ttDistinguished Profes- sor of Chemistry. He also has auth- ored several research articles and ' books, including A Christian View of Origin and A Scientist Examines 6 well keep the change Faith and Evidence. England was a member of the Ar- kansas Academy of Science and held memberships in several other profes- sional and honorary societies. England was known for his willing- ness to serve outside the classroom as well. As a respected leader of the Col- lege Church of Christ, he was able to help meet the spiritual needs of his students. Dr. Dean Priest, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said ttDon is known to both students and faculty as a scholar with a distinguished record of service? Because of his influence on the stu- dents, and the example his life has shown, the senior class of Harding University is pleased to dedicate the 1989 Petit Jean to Dr. Don England.