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HSU Brand
October 26 1981
EDITORIAL
2
Introspection
By Phil Hamilton
Running Races
As the gun sounds the marathon begins and the crowds cheer as
they watch the athletes pour out blood sweat and tears for the prize
that is before them. Every runner realizes he must be the best if he Is
to take home the beautiful golden trophy. The goal is victory and
everyone wants to be the victor.
In the crowd far behind the leaders is Johnny who has always
dreamed of running in the marathon and even now as faster runners
continue to pass him by he smiles as he dreams of being the victor.
But how can this untrained uncoordinated slow runner ever become
the victor in this race? The answer lies in the fact that Johnny has a
different goal from the other runners. Johnny knows he won't win the
marathon but he is proud to be running. Victory for Johnny is simply
completing the marathon and he has determined in his mind that he
will finish the race and obtain his goal.
All the other runners have now passed Johnny and as he drops fur-
ther and further behind he refuses to admit defeat. Some of the other
runners passed Johnny but were unable to take the lead have now
quit but not Johnny: he pushes on. Though he Is hot tired and
obviously in need of rest Johnny concentrates on completing the race
and forces himself to go on.
The sun has now completed its daily race and it is beginning to set.
The crowds for the most part have all disappeared ex -ept for a hand
full of Johnny's friends. The prizes have already been awarded to the
best athletes and the golden trophies are already little more than new
furniture on an old shelf. The runners have had their victories and
Johnny will have his.
Johnny is doing little more than jogging as he approaches the finish
line. His knees wobble under the stress of the race and his shoulders
ache with unbearable pain. Cuts on his arm tell silent stories of
Johnny stumbling somewhere along the course and his eyes cry out
for relief. Suddenly Johnny realizes how close he is to his goal. A
small but distinctive spark enters into his running and he pushes
toward the finish line. Some friends have strung a red ribbon across
the finish line and in obvious pain Johnny breaks the ribbon and com-
plases into the arms of his friends. Johnny has lost the marathon and
won the race.
Johnny might have won the marathon if he had not been injured in a
car wreck. Johnny had spent over a year In the hospital following the
wreck and it had taken months for him to learn how to walk tagaln.
There had been times when he had become discouraged and wanted
to quit but he had never given up. Eventually he had begun to run
and now after many years he had completed the marathon and obtain-
ed his goal. A trophy could not replace the satisfaction obtained by
completing the course.
This story is written to everyone who faces an unbearable
challenge. Let Johhny be your example and set your goals high. Prac-
tice and prepare and then give yourself totally to your goal. Don't give
up even when you're hot and tired have obvious pain and have fallen
along the way. Remember there is still a ribbon to break at the finish
line and your friend will take care of you when you collapse. Please
don't give up when others have obtained their goals and still others
have quit. You may lose the marathon but I promise you will win the
race.
This story is also for a very special friend Matt Morrison. Matt don't
give up when things don't look good and remember that your friends
are waiting for you at the finish line. We know you will the finish the
race and we eagerly await the victory celebration. You like Johnny
can take home the highest prize. You can be the winner that I know
you are. Everytime you take a small step you move a little bit closer
to the finish. The challenge Is before you and I know you will meet it.l
long for the day when I see you in your letter jacket jeans Tau T-shirt
and running shoes. I would like to hear that Morrison laugh and I want
to see your smiling face. We love you we need you and we are praying
for you so run the race well with all the pride you can find. I'm proud of
you Matt and I love you.
All freshmen are invited to a Freshman Rally tonight at 9 p.m. at the
campus gazebo weather permitting. In the event of bad weather the
rally will be relocated indoors.
LETTERS
You really matter.
So many students have simply come and gone fading away without
'the least remembrance of ever having been at Hardln-Slmmons. While
here many students sometimes become depressed and wonder if
their presence really makes a difference. They may question If they
really matter if their life Is adding to the life of the university and to
those around them. Almost everyone wants to count for something
and not just blend Into the background.
At one time or another everyone seeks to leave his mark so that he
will not be so easily forgotten. Some attempt to be remembered by
putlng soap in the fountain hanging toilet paper in trees or swimming
the length of the pond. These things are done In good fun but as for
leaving an impression they are too quickly removed and too soon
forgotten.
In order to really count for something to really make a dif-
ferenceone must invest himself In something worthwhile. He
should encourage those who are becoming downtrodden by work
anxieties or fears. He should find in himself talents which can be used
to benefit another individual. These talents may include teaching
some-one about comma faults or misplaced modifiers. They may in-
clude teaching someone about the circle of fifths.or inversions. They
may even include teaching someone how to change the oil in his car.
All these touch someone's life and plant seeds of growth for future
generations.
Investing one's self in the life of another Is really counting for
something. Everyone should strive to make a difference; it is impor-
tant that he is here. It does matter that everyone here contributes to
the lives of those around him and by doing so contributes to the life of
the university. One should find In himself the desire and courage to
reach out to touch-someone and to make a difference.
This is written to encourage those who are questioning their worth
or their presence here at Hardin-Simmons. Be lifted up and ever so
gently reach across through doors and walls. Make your mark your
etching in someone's life; make a difference. In the words of the
great theologian Charles Spurgeon "Carve your name not in marble
but in the hearts of men." In doing this one may leave this place
knowing that it is a better world for having been in it.
Love joy peace
Gary Braudaway
MCPC presents movie Oct. 30
gasps chills and thrills.
The movie will begin at 9:00 p.m.
and is hailed as one of the great
thrillers of the last few years. After
Dark magazine described the film
as "Unequivocally the most terrify-
ing movie I've ever seen."
The Moody Center Planning
Committee will present the thrill-
ing movie When A Stranger Calls
on October 30 in Van Ellis Theatre.
The movie Is part of the planning
committee's Halloween Special
which will include refreshments
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Editor..
.Phil Hamilton
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Sports Editor -
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