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SA President dares student body
to step into faith
ior Zac Lambrecht addresses the student body
ing convocation Aug. 20. Lambrecht challenged stuts
to live for God. (Photo by Jeff Montgomery)
During his convocation speech, Student Association
President Zac Lambrecht had less
than two minutes to get the attention of students,
and he did it with a dare.
Lambrecht got the idea from the book 1 Dare
You! by William H. Danforth.
"I dare you, whoever you are, to share with
others the fruits of your daring. Catch a passion
for helping others, and a richer life will
come back to you," Danforth said. "You have a
four-fold life to live: a body, a brain, a heart and
a soul. These are your living tools. To use and
develop them is not a task. It is a golden opportunity."
The golden opportunity that Danforth discussed
in his book is exactly what Lambrecht
envisioned for Harding.
Lambrecht wanted the student body to leave
Harding better than it was before their arrivaL
He wanted the student body to see the challenge
and meet it head on.
"I dare you to be a pillar for God. Let's see
what a difference we can make in this little
place called Harding University. I dare you,
Lambrecht said. "God expects you to be better
than you are, but it is up to each of us to make that
choice."
Some students decided to take Lambrecht up
on his dare.
"I want to help make a difference in the community
by w9rking with my social club and with
JOY club," junior Lacey Borger said.
Lambrecht said that having faith like Abraham
or perseverance like Job is difficult, but it is not
impossible. He wanted the student body to learn
what it means to have that same type of character.
The SA made changes on campus to help the
student body stay focused on God, such as praying
daily for prayer requests, starting special interest
groups and encouraging diversity w ithin
the SA itself.
"If there is something that we [the student
body] want to do, and it is healthy and will glorify
God, then the faculty will do everything they can
to help us get it done," Lambrecht said.
-Jenna LaCaze
Chelsea Simpson-Ada, Okla.
Nancy Simpson-Escondido, Calif.
Jimmy Sisk-Nashville, Tenn.
Jennifer Smeltzer--conway, Ark.
Megan Smeltzer-Kansas City, Mo.
Alisia Smith-ortonville, Mich.
Ashley Smith-spring, Texas
Ben Smith-Proctorville, Ohio
Clay Smith-Kevil, Ky.
Cora Smith--clinton, Ark.
Lindsey Smith-Little Rock, Ark.
Tammy Smith-Strealor, III.
Chance Snider-Midland, Texas
Ashley Sorrells-Highland, Calif.
Abby Sparks-Belton, Texas
Lisa Speaker-Ignacio, Colo.
Katie Speer-Searcy, Ark.
Marline Sprague-Edgewood, N.M.
Andrea Steele-Tucson, Ariz.
Sara Steelman-Summerville, S.C
Rebecca Steffan-Karthaus, Pa.
Eden Steiner-Mabelvale, Ark.
Jaren Stempfer-Winston-Salem, N.C.
Joel Stephen-lillie Rock, Ark.
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