Barton Community College - Spoke Yearbook (Great Bend, KS)

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Kathy Spears studies in the evening hours atthe living center. (Photo by Darren Demel) While playing pool in the commons area Brian Oaks tries to put English on this difficult shot while Bob Sinclair and Andy Gabbed watch. (Photo by Darren Demel) 4 Homelife

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Political peaker intrigue tudentz Speakers in Tom Moorhous ' United States Government class provided a unique opportunity for students. These students had the chance to listen to and question authorities on topics that ranged from individual rights to political issues that affected the country. The program started in September of 1981. Moorhous wanted to present some¬ thing more interesting than lectures. Moorhous said, “I give credit to Business Mid-management instructor Don Yohon for suggesting the use of speakers in the classroom as he had done in his classes in the past. I thought, Why not?’” Moohous said not only did the speakers add interest, they also created an atmos¬ phere in which students could think about and debate controvertial issues. “Every- time they talk about abortion, the class discussion usually gets volatile. The pro¬ posed Equal Rights Admendment usually stirs discussion among my classes. Not once has all the students agreed with any one speaker on any one issue or fact.” Vicky Wood said, “I like them. It made me think a lot about different issues.” Mark George said, “It got his point across a lot easier than if he would just explain it. Other than that, it makes the class inter¬ esting.” Moorhous selected the speakers by finding those people in the state who were qualified to discuss either the pro or con of current issues. Fall speakers included Jack Barbour, a delegate to the Democra¬ tic National Convention; Melvin Erb, a federal tax protester; Bob Tucker, an op- poser of anti-religious cults. Speakers from Right to Life, Planned Parenthood, and the Equal Rights Amendment were also on the agenda. Jack Barbour explains his view on politics as Tom Moorhous looks on. (Photo by Jim Hadley)

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Hou ing choice differ Students at Barton County Community College had three options for housing while attending college. They lived at home, stayed in the living centers, or lived in apartments. The central location gave many the chance to live at home. Students who lived in Great Bend and the surrounding communities such as St. John, Hoisington, Ellinwood, and Claflin, could save money by living at home. Many of these students have estab¬ lished themselves in the community. They could continue working at the jobs they had during high school. Students living at home did not worry about extra expenses such as laundry, weekend meals, and gas money to go home. About 230 full time students stayed in the living center on campus. Those who came from farther away found the security and companionship available a definite benefit. They were more independent of their parents and yet did not have to worry about utility and food bills. Meals were available at the Student Union and the liv¬ ing centers provided a recreation area. Other students combined the advan¬ tages and disadvantages of living at home or the living centers by staying in apartments. These students enjoyed more privacy and fewer rules. They could choose what food they ate. They could vary their meal times. They could choose their roommates. However, they had to worry about utility bills and higher food bills. The living accomodations that were chosen by the students were as varied as the reasons why they attended college. Gordon Lashall loads his car to prepare for a trip home. (Photo by Darren Demel) Homelife 5