The Sunshine School

(By Scott Goode, Harding University Sports Information Director)

Harding head football coach Ronnie Huckeba announced Tuesday that his team's Spring Game will benefit the Sunshine School. The game will be played Saturday, April 18 at 5 p.m. at First Security Stadium. Admission to the game is free, but a donation to the Sunshine School is encouraged.

The Sunshine School is a small, private, non-profit school that serves individuals with developmental disabilities from preschool through adult. The school is currently attempting to raise money for a new building.

"This is a chance for people to come out and see the future of the Harding football program and help out the Sunshine School at the same time," Huckeba said.

The Sunshine School currently serves 60 individuals and needs more space to serve those currently on the waiting list. A new building on Airport Loop in Searcy will increase the size of the school and allow it to serve more people in need. The projected cost of the building, along with an endowment for repairs and upkeep, is $2 million.

The Harding cheerleading squad will be giving away Bison athletic gear at the game and concessions will be available.

Continuing a tradition that began last year, honorary captains will represent both teams. The honorary captains will be Ms. Charlene Prock, the wife of former head coach John Prock, and former Harding football great Tom Ed Gooden.