Veterans Day Program ~ Upper School
 We were pleased to honor former teacher Mr. Isaiah Hall today at the upper school Veterans Day program on Friday, November 9. Mr. Hall's family (pictured above) came from out of town to be with us. A Soldier and an Educator: Mr. Isaiah Hall began teaching at Harding in 1966. Mr. Hall, known by his friends as "Ike," taught 7th grade Geography and Bible. He taught for 22 years retiring in 1988. Mr. Hall was wounded in action on July 10, 1944, (World War II) and was confined to a wheelchair. He never complained or desired pity; he strove to instill the love of God in his family and students. See program photos.Watch the video tribute.
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Veterans Day Program ~ Cordova
 The Cordova campus honored veterans at their program on Wednesday. Sixth graders carried in flags representing the five branches of service followed by the EC2 and PK students waving American flags and marching to "Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue." JK and SK students sang, "I Love America" and "You're a Grand Old Flag." Thank you Trent Williamson, Tim Price, Don Litton, and Wayne Ray for participating in our program! See program photos.
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Veterans Day Program ~ White Station
 Mr. Lyle Hendrix spoke in chapel on Wednesday to the White Station students. Mr. Hendrix is one of the elders of the White Station church and is seen daily in our building serving as the liaison to our school. He explained to the students why we observe Veterans Day and spoke of the importance of the role of those who serve in the military to preserve our freedoms as citizens of this great country. Mr. Hendrix served during the Korean War.
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PRESIDENT'S BLOG
Please visit Mr. Williamson's blog, Reflections: News, Notes, and Musings from the President's Office -
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60th Anniversary & Alumni Events
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Swim
Congratulations to our middle school swim team for their third-place finish in the boys meet last Saturday. We also want to congratulate James Townsdin who finished 1st in the 50 breaststroke with a personal best time, 2nd in the 100 individual medley and 3rd in the 100 freestyle. Well done, boys!
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This Week in Sports . . .
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CAMPUS MINISTRY1. Follow the Campus Ministry on Twitter at
2. SAVE THE DATE! The Senior High Retreat will be March 9-10, 2013. This is the first weekend of Spring Break. More information will be coming soon
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MYSO Concert
Fall 2012 Youth Symphony Concert November 18 Time: 7:30 p.m. Harding Academy Cherry Road Reception is at 6:30 p.m. prior to the concert Senior Wind Ensemble students Mary Ellen Learned and Glen Hill are members of the MYSO.
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Girls Area-wide "The Walk"
Saturday, November 10
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Girls from all over the Memphis area are invited to a day just for them! "The Walk" will be held on Saturday, November 10, at Germantown Church of Christ. Cost is $15. Times are staggered from the boys area-wide (below) so parents/drivers can get kids to both events. PLEASE join us. It is not too late. Register at the door.
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Boys Area-wide "Guys Only"
Saturday, November 10
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grades: 7-12
Boys will have their own day at Woodland Hills Church of Christ - a study of Matthew 6:21. The times are staggered from the girls area-wide so parents/drivers can get kids to both events. Cost is $15 RSVP to afarmer@greatoaks.com.
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Band
The Band Christmas concert is December 15. We will honor former band director Barry Lumpkin at the reception. Please help us spread the word to band alumni! The alumni contact is Betty Copeland, director of alumni relations - copeland.betty@hardinglions.org.
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Chorus
The A cappella performance schedule for area churches is as follows:
- Goodman Oaks - Tuesday, November 20
- Highland (with HU Chorus) - Sunday, January 13
- Oliver Creek - Wednesday, January 23
- Bartlett Woods - Wednesday, February 20
- Southwind - Wednesday, March 20
- Great Oaks - Wednesday, April 3
- White Station - Sunday, April 21
- Sycamore View - Wednesday, April 24
- Germantown - Wednesday, May 1
The Peabody performance is November 29 at 11:00 a.m.
The Christmas concert is December 11 at 6:30 p.m. with an alumni reception to follow.
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All-Southwest Junior High Chorus Results
These students auditioned and were placed in All-Southwest Chorus:
Caleb Cranford - 3rd chair - Bass 1
Zach McWhirter - 11th chair - Tenor 2
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Drama
"Do you hear the people sing?" You could be one of them! Auditions for the 60th Anniversary Musical Revue are next Tuesday, November 13, at 3:00 p.m. Pick up an audition packet in the Dean of Students office.
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Alec Anderson is an Academic All-Star
Congratulations to Alec Anderson who was recognized in the Commercial Appeal as one of C-Spire's Academic All-Stars for general scholarship. See the ad.
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SPIRIT STORE
It's not too early to be thinking about Christmas. Get everyone in the family connected to Harding with a gift from Harding! Consider a Tervis tumbler, jacket, t-shirt, pajama pants, and more!
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