By SHANE WRIGHT
The Student Honor Association has a week planned for the 'Celebration of Honor.'
Honor Week will begin with an opening ceremonies, Monday October 6th at noon, in the Marigold Quad.
Student Life Vice President, Alton Wade and Desmond Eppel, president of the SHA, will speak at the event.
It will include an ROTC color guard, music and for those present, a drawing for a free ride in a hot air balloon.
On Tuesday, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be a 'Honor Palooza' in the CougarEat Terrace. During this time, a variety of local bands and musical groups will perform.
Students will also have an opportunity to sign a 'Walk With Honor' agreement. Those who sign this agreement will be given an honor band to show they are 'Fueled With Fire' and also to show their commitment to honor.
On Wednesday, the SHA will be giving tie-died shorts and food coupons to those who are wearing and displaying their 'Fueled With Fire' bands.
On Thursday, Marketing Director for Nike, Ron Hill, will speak in 140 JSB at 11 p.m.
He will be talking about what it means to have honor and how he deals with honor issues in his business. He will also be telling stories about professional athletes that he deals with like Michael Jordan.
On Friday, the SHA is having a service project, and is asking students to donate toiletries like shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant and disposable razors.
Jeannie Papic, coordinator for the Student Honor Association, said,'Honor lifts and touches others and when we have it, we can be trusted and worthy of the greatest blessings. If we are honorable we can be the best we can be.' The SHA stands up for personal character.
SHA Administrative Assistant, Ebony Keith said,'The student organization is designed to build character and promote honor and integrity, through service projects and leadership.'
Rudy Rodriguez, administrative assistant, said,'We promote the essence of how people should live their lives. When you have honor, you're trustworthy and you have integrity.'
These traits are embodied in the SHA's logo which represents the sun.
'The sun represents the Savior's warmth and the hands represent the different ethnic groups and talents we all have. The hands are touching like we can touch other's lives, if we are obeying our commitment to honor,' Papic said.