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WORLD SCENE

Wor Id situations touch the lives

of every student Events happening throughout the

world created a special interest for Harding students for academic pur­poses and because of genuine concern over the plight of mankind. Wars af­fected some students' homes. and others were alarmed by natural dis­asters.

International diplomacy which lead to the expUlsion of Nationalist China from the U. N. distressed students from Oriental nations. President Nixon's move to place a freeze on the Ameri­can economy touched every part of American life, including the economic situation of Harding. Awareness of international occurances led the student to a better understanding of the world with which he must cope.

PRIOR to the U. N. vote to oust Nation· alist China, Liu Chien leads a walkout.

WORKERS search the debris of Veterans Administration Hospital left by a massive earth· quake that shook the Los Angeles area where many families of Harding students live.

EXPRESSIONS clearly portraying the helpless stote of victims of an unhappy war appear on the faces .of East Pakistani refugees as they find makeshift homes in concrete pipes.

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ELABORATING on principles that affect Hardin!=! and all of Ameri· co, President Nixon explains the phases .of the wage· price freeze.

CAUSING world·wide surprise, Chou En· l ai of the People's Republic of China aids in planning President Nixon's tour of his country.

SALUTING the flag of the nation that sent him to the moon 's surface, James B. Irwin represents progress for international technology,

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GREEDilY indulging in handfuls of chocolate pie and whipped cream, Jim Mcleod and John Brunner enter into the spirit of Hilarity.

PENSIVENESS and eogerness mark the expressions of Alan Dixon and Bel inda Sims as they undergo the rigors of schedule counseling.

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CONFUSION for a new student to Bison land meets 0 pleosant end with the friendly as· sistance of Christy Cantrell and Bruce Blakney os they offer directions to Sharon Geddes,

NUMEROUS trips up and down the winding fire escape of Cathcart Hall are the reword for Harding's "bellboys" as they assist helpless females in setting up living quarters.

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AVIDLY displaying their voracious appetites, Nikki Jar-rosan , Jim Bailey, and Kenny Dowdy enjoy free watermelon offered by the Student Associat ion at an all school party.

FIRST WEEK

Record enrollment causes overflow in Harding dorms

Revamping of the school calendar necessitated an early return from cam­paigns, work, travel, and studies for Harding students. A record enrollment of 2.060 fl ooded the campus in the middle of August.

Counse ling. numerous forms, registra­tion lines, the book exchange, and I. D. pictures crowded the students' time. The prospects of adjusting to a com­pletely new environment caused appre­hension for many and a sense of home­sickness for o thers.

To combat the monotonous tasks and lonely feelings, all-school parties spon­sored by the S.A. provided entertain­ment and release. The watermelon party featured tasty watermelon and si nging groups. Tn the closing activity of the first week. the upperclassmen overwhelmed the freshmen in the con­tests of Hilarity.

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SKITTISHLY awaitin9 the click from the camero, Wayne Johnson poses for his 1.0.

HANDING bock the numerous forms is wei. come relief after much tedious writing.

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DORM LIFE

Spirit of sharing learned in daily

dorm experiences

One of the most rewarding aspects of college life was the close personal contact found among students living in the dormitories. The constant exposure to differing backgrounds, thoughts, and values gave students an opportunity to develop their own personal attitudes ta­ward life and their fellow man.

Time spent in the dorm was often not so evenly divided between study, sleep, cards, and leisurely conversa­tion. On a deeper level, emotional and psychological growth was experienced by dormmates. Each fr iendship made its mark in the development of religi­ous convictions, [uture goals, and the spirit of brotherhood as found through­out the Harding community.

WITHOUT any apparent hurry, Dena Groo­ver readies herself for a relaxing evening.

LAST minute touches on Alex Zink are ~iv· en by Bonnie Roper and Charlene Dietrich.

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PARTICIPATING in a favorite pasttime of men 's dorms, members of third floor Grad Sing­les sp,.. 1t release and entertainment from the day 's study with an active game of spades,

RESIGNING herself to the fact that a Heritage closet is not the world 's largest stor­age place, Cheryl Wooton does her best to maintain order with her many possessions,

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TAKING advantage of open house visitation hours, Robert Hazel a nd Patti Phelps spend some time examining a piece of he r a rt.

USING the phone for the combined purposes of casual ~hatter a nd study, Mark Mclnteer aids a companion in preparing for an exam.

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MARRIED STUDENTS

Married students granted voice in

campus government Provi ding an interesting and unique

culture on the Harding scene, married students contri buted greatly to the suc­cess of the school year. Playing integral parts in academics and athletics, they also found a large portion of their time taken with household responsibilities. Many couples faced the task of carry­ing a full load of study while attempt­ing to meet the challenge of child­ra ising.

For the fi rst year, the Student Associ­ation and Campus Congress elections were ex tended to include representa­ti ves from the married students. The aim of their representation was to pro­vide greater cooperation between married and dorm students.

The Harding tra iler park a nd apart­ments plus off-campus housing offered a wide va ri ety of living conditions for couples. Regardless of their situation they were happy to be together in their own home.

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EXHIBITING apparent displeasure at a necessary tosk, Bill John­son completes his dai ly trip to the trash cans neor his apartment.

COMBINING necessary chores, Charley Oliver hangs her wash out to dry while keeping a close watch on her little daughter, Jeannie.

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FINDING a pleasant pastime for a sunny afternoon, Mike Pipkin receives helpfu l assistance from his son in repairing a bicycle.

ENJOYING a welcome break from their monotonus preparation for tomorrow's classes, Rosemary and Larry Wilson are honored with a visit from their scholarly cat, Smokey.

WASHING dishes is one of the many talents that a husband must develop upon assuming the responsibilit ies of marriage, and Van McGibney deftly shows his mastery of the art.

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PARTICIPATION in outdoor devotiona ls helps to establish the binding spirit of love and fellowship from Harding students to God.

VIVID enthus iasm marks Andy Ritchie's song leading at a Monday Night Meeting.

DAilY chapel offers a short opportunity for repose from the monotony of classes.

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SUBTlE light casts a dramatic effect on the face of Bob Helsten as he addresses students du ring a Wednesday night lawn service.

STUDENTS assemble in humble reverence before the natural beauty of God during the Homecoming devotional on the peak of Bee Rock.

WORSHIP

Worship develops a spirit of unity and love for God

With the current trends of violence and unrest, many factions appeared in a quest for peace and security. Hippies: Jesus freaks, and extremists received the publicity yet failed to find the answer to their plight.

Harding's answer of God was visible not only in regularly scheduled worship, but in daily vespers, lawn services, Monday Night Meeting, chapel, and Lily Pond Devotionals. Perhaps the answer as seen in the spirit of Harding College assisted part of the world in finding its peace and security.

FALL weather and a IiQhted fountain en­hance a Thursday nig ht lily pond service.

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SERVING as littlest cheerleader, Wendy Palmer passes concerned and apprehensive glan­ces at the enormous crowd yelling encouragement to Harding during the Homecoming game.

REIGNING as Queen of Homecoming festivities brings smiles of joy and excitement to Janet Richardson while liz Williston and Martina Peacock serve as her attendants.

POISED for the quick snap, Tom Ed Gooden commands the Bisons against Ouachita.

MIXED emotions are evident as shouting students support their football players.

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DIRECTING cheers with marked enthusiasm and in anticipation of the coming game, Ka thy Nelson's spirit is pronounced by a flaming bonfire bui lt for the pep ra lly at Bee Rock.

HOMECOMING

Revam ped schedule is geared toward Harding's alumni

Breaking with tradition, coronation of the Homecoming Queen occurred on Friday afternoon and the festivities of Homecoming opened with a band con­cert preceeding the crowning of Janet Richardson. Serving as attendants were Liz Will iston and Martina Peacock. A chili supper at Wyldewood was high­lighted by a pep rally and bonfire at Bee Rock and the outdoor events con­cluded with a devotional. Offerings for the evening included Crazy Daze, a variety show, and Fiddler all the Roo/.

Gearing Homecoming toward the alumni, such activities as a Black and Gold dinner, Saturday club breakfasts, a special chapel program, and class lunches were held in their honor. The Bisons faltered in a close game against Ouachita. Halftime featured the queen and her court, attended by class rep­resentatives. Past queens and captains were also honored while the Searcy High and Bison Bands performed. An overflow audience viewed Fiddler for the closing of Homecoming.

STUFFING huge spoonfuls, Del McKinney and John McGuires down large bowls of the Student Association' s chili with obvious pleasure.

CORO NATI ON for Janet Richardson includes a bright bouquet of red roses and crown plus a kiss of congratulations from Billy Roy Cox.

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JAZZ played with an enthusiastic flair by members of the Preser­vation Hall Band gives students a taste of the New Orleans Blues.

TALENT runs in the Cowsi!! family as evidenced by the harmonious sing ing of the oldest and youngest members of the musical group.

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LYCEUMS

Hit musical groups head Harding bill of entertainment Bringing a wide diversity of enter­

tainment to the Harding stage, the lyceum series provided students with an opportunity to hear celebrities and noted musical groups without paying a high price.

Famous name performers highlighted the program. For the college's Christ­mas party, the Cowsill family presented a variety of styles in their show. Kenny Rogers and the First Edition gave listeners a heavy, hard sound as they performed their golden record hits.

Ray Stevens pleased the crowd with his ability to make the viewers laugh and his quantity of top songs. While belting out the blues, Preservation Hall encouraged students to sing along.

Versatile programs by the Serendip­ity Singers and the Common Good completed the year's shows.

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VERSATilE as a musician, singer, and comedian, Roy Stevens presents a well-rounded program of popular songs and funny lines which provide for a high quality concert .

lOVE ballads and folk songs help set the mood for a relaxing evening of entertainment as the Common Good, a trio from little Rock, presents a show for the fall lyceum program.

OFFERING students on unusual and rare experience in musical performance, the Serendip­ity Singers of California do renditions of older songs to add variety to their show.

INTENSE involvement on the port of Kenny Rogers, as he leads his group the First Edi­tion in a score of current hits, provides a full house several hours of entertainment.

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PLAYFULLY throwing leaves. Melinda Stanton, Susan Woods, Kathy Burton, and Joette Han lon d isplay some popular sweater fash ions.

EFFORTS to establ ish consistent enforcement of Hardin~ hair codes leads Dean Lawyer to measure the sideburn leng ths of Randy Zeps.

BLUE jeans and Mohican jerseys are sporting attire for fall days of horseplay a s Valerie Hackney goads Dave Seaton into a ct ion.

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PATRIOTISM headed American fashion into a new mode with red, white, and blue stars and stripes setting styles in sweaters and shoes like the ones worn by Bill Morgan.

SUNSHINE and happiness beam from the faces of Angie Kelley and laura Shuffett as they express the ups and downs of life with smile and frown shirts in a colorfu l setting.

FASHIONS

Harding reflects fashionable trends of American scene

Along with the standards of modera­tion, Harding students kept abreast in the fashi on world. Trends on campus advanced toward the midi-length, the natural image, and the layered look. Patriotism was exhibited by everything from flag decals sewn on jeans to red, white, and blue shoes. T-shirts pledged allegiance to the wearer's favorite hero or club.

Relaxation of hair and dress codes permitted men to grow mustaches, and the length of sideburns was lowered. Beginning in the fall semester pant­suits were approved wear for women during evening activities.

M IDIS set fashion talk for Mike Shannon, Angie Yingling, and Marilynn Mclnteer.

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ROUTINE

Chores and study dominate the list of daily activities Certain never ending events accom·

panied a student throughout his years at college. Although necessary, many of the incidents bordered on being monotonous.

The daily hustle to classes, and the infinite sessions of study and research at the library took up the greatest por· tion of a student's time.

Cleanliness occupied more space in the student's day with twice a week room checks and an indefinite amount of dirty laundry to be washed.

Despite the many time consuming duties. one endured the drudgery much easier with friends nearby to offer aid and escape from the routine.

WEARINESS overcomes Vicki Bristow while she studies for her tests at breakfast.

SILHOUETTED by the dorm lights, a Harding couple pauses for a few moments to break the routine of the day by a goodnight kiss.

NECESSARY chores such as doing laundry are not always the most exciting experiences as testified in the expression of Vi c;ki Cloborn.

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EXTRA time at the conclusion of first chapel allows students to enjoy a le isure ly walk across campus to the cafeteria for lunch.

ENDLESS trips to the li b rary are common to Mary Jane luttrell, who seeks assistance in checki ng out material from Ken Kendall- Ball.

FINDING release from the do ily routine of classes, Albert Volpe engages in a strenuous game of table tennis in the Emerald Room.

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DELICATELY displaying the grace and agility of the Japanese cul­ture, Hischo lido performs a native dance during a variety show.

ENJOYING an American Coke and coffee. Victor Nokhleh and Khalil Jahshan do not mind displaying their preference of notions.

FOREIGN STUDENTS

Every geographic region represented

in student body The number of students from nations

other than the United States added to the internationalism of Harding. Every geographic region of the world had representatives attending the college by means of grants and exchange pro­grams.

Nationalism and pride was seen by their acute awareness of world affairs. Involvement and hard study contri­buted to their high academic and social rating at Harding. Upon completion of their studies, a majority of the foreign students planned to return home with hopes of assisting in the growth and development of their own country.

While special appreciation for the opportunity found in America was ex­pressed, each foreign student still longed for his own home.

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FOREIGN COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

IN STUDENT BODY AUSTRIA

CANAL ZONE

CHINA

GHANA

HONG KONG INDIA

IRELAND

ISRAEL JAPAN

KOREA

LEBANON

LIBERIA

NEW GUINEA

NEW ZEALAND NIGERIA PERU ·

PHILIPPINES

RHODESIA SIERRA LEONE

SINGAPORE

WEST GERMANY

WEST INDIES ZAMBIA

ENTHUSIASTICAllY contributing to the ecology and beauty of the Harding College campus, Emaeyak Akpon Gordon Esses picks up carelessly thrown paper during the early hours.

ACQUAINTANCES and magazines aid Mary Hare of Vienna, Austria,in the exchange of in­ternational cultures as she learns of the Chinese calendar from Hu Yan Teo of Singapore.

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SERVICE

Student donations break all records

in fall blood drive

Devoting time to charitable causes served as an integral part of campus activities. Harding students contributed their energy to many areas of service in Searcy and the entirety of America.

Volunteers helped in nursery classes and the Sunshine School, a school aid­ing the mentally retarded. Bible classes for the neighborhood children and visits to nursing homes provided oppor­tunity for involvement in local service.

Twenty-five percenl of the student body donated a record 427 units to the Arkansas Red Cross. Harding ranked first in giving of all Arkansas colleges. Over 1,000 toys were collected in the Toy and Dolly Drive for distribution to various orphan homes across the United States.

HElPING the Sunshine School children, Tim Bruner and Kathy Shappley trim a tree.

STRENGTHENING the spiritual life of the Searcy area, Robert Schwenker leads interested pa rticipants in the Saturday morning Bible Hour held at West Side Church of Christ.

IMAGINATION is a very necessary quality for baby sitting in the College Church nursery. and Holly Cotterton displays this talent in a conversation with two young playmates

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SMilES hide the apprehension of Ruth Nonnenmacher as she holds her ear following the raking of a sample necessary before donoting her blood to t~e Red Cross Drive.

HElPING to brighten the long doys of the elderly residents of the Oakdale Nursing Cen ­ter, linda Johnson, Kathy lewis, and Ruth Nonnenmacher carryon friendly conversation.

OVERWHElMED with the results of the club participation in the S.A.'s Toy and Dolly Drive, Ellen Kramar helos box some handmnde dolls for distribution to needy children.

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ADMIRATION is smilinqly granted to May Day 's royal court under the ivyed gazebo,

RECEIVING on honorary doctor's d egree, Jock Evans is conqratulated by Dr. Ganus.

FINALE for Seniors is the winding march to the Administration Building into the gradu­ation ceremonies thot mark the lost act of preparing oneself for his chosen future .

GATHERING at the Administration Building, students and friends of Harding enjoy a musical presentation by the college Band under the direction of Dr. Eddie Baggett.

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SPRING ACTIVITIES

Coming of spring provides diverse campus activities

Concentration on studies and pro­jects swiftly subsided with the coming of spring weather. Club outings pro­vided release into the wilds of Petit Jean or Blanchard Springs. May Fete brought together the beauties of Har­ding with Frances Prater reigning as queen. Attendants Kathy Strawn and Dana Cowart also caught the eye of the 500 plus Senior Day crowd.

Unveiling of the 1971 Petit Jean pre­sented its theme of accomplishment. Laura Shuffett was crowned queen.

Commencement exercises for Har­ding's largest graduating class of 353 climaxed the year's activities. Arkansas Attorney General Ray Thornton pre­sented the main address. Baccalaureate was delivered by Dr. Bill Banowsky, president of Pepperdine University.

ALLOTMENT of the yearbook is pleasant duty for Ramono Miller and Pom Zumwalt.

REFlECTION on the pleasant memories illustrated in the 197 1 Petit Jean causes smiles from lana and Dean Bawcom and Jim Trotter.

CROWNED with a wreath of spring flowers, Queen of May Frances Prater is escorted from her throne by train bearers and court.

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