Lenoir Rhyne College - Hacawa Yearbook (Hickory, NC)

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I have often wondered if Lenoir-Rhyne being a Christian school meant something to the high school senior deciding on where to spend the next four years ... a decision which affects a lifetime. For many, including myself, I think it did (sometime count how many PKs-preacher ' s kids— there are on campus). For the rest, I think that the church has influ- enced them in many ways since August of their freshman year. What does it mean to be a Christian college? I think it is much more than wearing a suit or dress to lunch on Sunday or muttering over the momentary chaos created by a Luth- eran Youth Day. The Lutheran Church was very intentional in having a Christmas philosophy along side the liberal arts philosophy at Lenoir-Rhyne. We are challenged by Christ ' s message in Biology, Accounting, and on the athletic field. It ' s not just whether we make a profit in business or whether we master the Spanish language. Because we are Christians we have a responsibility to view other human beings as children of God. The concept of Love Thy Neighbor must be real- ized at the office, in the classroom, on the residence hall, and with the nameless face staring at us from a Third World country. The Christian philosophy at Lenoir-Rhyne enables us to develop the goal: W e must radically change the way we treat our fellow humans and our earth. The liberal arts education wc receive equips us with the knowledge we need to accomplish is the office of the chaplain. Since January, 1983, the Rev. Don Just has been a highly visible and ener- getic pastor to the college community. He has helped the manv student religious groups on campus (FCA, LSM, BSU, the Canterbury club. Fools for Christ and others) aside from the multitude of worship experience he has set up during the week. Chapel on Wednesday morning, Thursday night communion, and an informal 8:30 Sunday morning service, attract campus partici- pation. Just has also begun evening devo- tions in a different residence area each week night. The chaplain ' s concern has not bee n on large numbers at each event, but rather for the quality of the worship experience for those who choose to at- tend. —Luther B. Faggart

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As an Incoming freshman, I came to Lenoir-Rhyne not really knowing what to expect. Like most freshmen, I didn ' t know anyone but from the moment I arrived, everyone was so friendly and I came to feel right at home. There is a genuine sense of caring, friendship and togetherness that everyone feels at Lenoir-Rhyne. College is such an important and challenging part of every individual life— it ' s a time to begin a new way of life, a life when one is caught between old traditions and new challenges, searching for a new identity and chartering a course for the future. Students come to college searching for friends to share experiences and who will listen and heli solve problems. The search for a meaningful relationship to society and with friends begins and is fulfilled at Lenoir-Rhyne. Not only are strong and real friendships among students a dominant feeling on this campus, but the relationship between the faculty and administration with the students also shows the feelings of caring and togetherness that Lenoir-Rhyne can be proud of. Personally, the close friendships I ' ve developed over the last four years here have made a considerable impact and have been a very valuable part of my life. These memories will never be forgotten. — Patty Anthony