Cowley College - Tiger Daze Yearbook (Arkansas City, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 212 of the 1987 volume:

REMN MEMORIAL LIBRARY Learning Resource Center Cowley Co. Community College Arkansas City, Kansas 67005 GUIDE TO LIFE AT COWLEY • tVetcoMie Back The Pulse is here by Michelle Bair ftff Hi, and welcome to Cowley. To those who are sohomores, welcome back. What you ' re reading is a special edition of the PULSE, a student magazine started two years ago to replace the College ' s yearbook. We ' re especially proud of the PULSE because last year i t was named the number two general in- terest student magazine in the nation by the Society of Collegiate Journalists. But that was last year. This year, the staff is already at work to serve you. While you were attending your last minute before-school-starts parties, six members of the staff (the ones we could get in touch with and who were available) were cleaning out summer brain rot and got together to put out this special issue just for you. The entire staff will be working to bring the student body an up-to-date look at cam- pus life and recapture the memories before they ' re filed into the brain to collect dust. The PULSE will be published four more times this year and you can look for it in late Oc- tober, December, March and May. But this isn ' t the only student publication on campus. The 4 f Welcome Back  PULSE Survival Guide TIGER ' S ROAR, a daily newspaper, will keep you up to date on Cowley events of the current week. The editor of the ROAR is Lori Schwintz, a Win- field sophomore. The first issue is scheduled for Aug. 28 and you can look for it every day thereafter. THE CYCLE is a monthly newspaper and is more like the one you are used to at home. The editor is Arkansas City sophomore Steve Dye and the first publication date is Sept. 5. THE CYCLE will be out the first Friday of every month. I look forward to an exciting year for the magazine and the other publications, and I hope you like the extra edition sur- vival guide that a small group of the PULSE staff has put together. In addition to all the begin- ning-of-school policies you ' ll be asked to learn and know by heart, I want to add one request of my own. Read at least a small part of the PULSE- every issue. After all, you ' ll never know if you like it until you try it. Believe me, we ' ll be working hard to see that Mikie and you will definitely like the PULSE. Have a great year, Michelle Bair, PULSE Editor-in-Chief Mini-Mag Editor Steve Dye Photographer Jeff Dzeidzic Writers Stephanie Bruner John Dalton April Houston David Mclntj re This issue of the PULSE has been produced by a small por Hon of the PULSE staff as a welcome back to school edition. The PULSE will be produced quarterly by the School Publications class at Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational Technical School, 125 S Second, Arkansas City Kansas; 67005, One thousand copies of Survival Issue were prints the Arkansas City Traveled he at Who ya gonna call? by David Mdntire It ' s a cool October morning. As you rush down the dorm step, you trip on your size 10s and get to know the stairs and landing up close and per- sonal. While assessing the damage to your frame and that stunning ensemble you jumped into not minutes before, you notice your left ankle has swollen to the size of a large, very large, grapefruit and is the color of Smurfette ' s nose. As a popular movie of a few years back asked, Whatcha gonna do? If you ' re not a native of Arkansas City, this could be a sticky situation. A survival list of numbers is included here to help you out. First is 911. This one numer will get the police, fire depart- ment, or ambulance in just three digits. It ' s for emergency situations only so calling 911 to complain about that parking ticket you got last December wouldn ' t be advised. There are numbers for that, too. Those numbers, 442-3344 for the police department, 442- 2324 for the Fire Department, and 442-1410 for an ambulance are manned 24 hours a day, and if the dispatcher can ' t an- swer your question, they can connect you to someone who can help. If you need medical attention but the situation isn ' t pressing enough to call on 911, one of the places to go would be Arkansas City Memorial Hospital which is located at 1st Street and Birch Avenue. The phone number is 442-2500, and the emergency exit is located on the south side of the building. If what you have is the snif- fles or a dull ache or lumbago, any of a number of physicians will ' cure ' you in exchange for some of your (or mom and (Continued on page 14) Us EASY ENROLLMENT Susan Rush-Johnston enrolls three for either day or night classes at largest enrollments the College has freshmen college students. As of Cowley. It appears to be one of the had. (Photo by Jeff Dseldilc) August 22. .1 ,032 students had enrolled Helpful Hints PULSE Survival Guide 3 College celebrates 65th year with ' one to grow on ' theme At 65, Cowley County Com- munity College and Area Vocational-Technical School is doing anything but retiring. As a matter of fact, when educational opportunities are considered this fall, more than 2,000 students will agree that an education at Cowley will give them an edge... one they can grow on. CCCC-AVTS is a far cry from the institution that was foun- ded in August of 1922. By Sep- tember 11 of that year, 58 students-40 women and 18 men-enrolled for classes that were held in four rooms of the newly completed high school building. Today, the campus boasts a 19-acre campus, 10 buildings and a new dormitory ?hat should be ready for oc- cupancy before the end of the institution ' s 65th anniversary year. The student body has changed considerably, too. Back in 1922, the students were principally recent high school graduates. Today, the fastest growing student age group is between 30-39 years of age. There are still plenty of recent high school graduates around. As a mat- ter of fact there were more 18- 20 year olds on campus last semester than any other age group but the 30-39 year old category appears to be cat- ching up. That change in our student body means that the College is offering updating of job skills and retraining to people already on the job, as well as initial skills training and tran- sfer programs for the traditional student. It means that at 65 the College is ser- ving its community better than ever. The College, like the coun- try, has been through some rough times. During the war years the enrollment dropped markedly. In 1944 the class consisted of 18 women, who wore white caps and gowns as they might have done in an al girls school. The class of 194J had only nine graduates. Little did they know that three generations later the graduating classes woulc number over 200. The College has learned tc adapt to the rough times, too During the war years when the full time student population decreased, night classes were started to ac- comodate the part-time students with jobs. Today thei night classes, through thei Continuing Education program, account for about 50 percent of the College ' s enrollment head count. Currently, the College recognizes the problems of the economy and the needs of the community. That ' s why grants and scholarships have been designed especially for the displaced worker and those in farm related oc- cupations. ! 2000 1500 1000 a — E 500 Cowley County Community College even year enrollment since inception First year continuing ed students in total Cumulative CCCC graduates - CM CO 4 Celebration PULSE Survival Guide Seeking shelter by Sieve Dye D This year, some Cowley students will experience problems on a larger scale than finding enough time to study or locating their classrooms. For them the problem will hit closer to home. They may not be able to find one, at least not on campus. The College is finding it hard to place students who want to live on campus. About a week before classes started, Sid Regnier, vice-president of ad- ministration told the board of trustees that even by using all available housing there were still seven more housing con- tracts than there were dor- mitory spaces. The College is finding a variety of solutions to the problem. The most permanent, and the most expensive, of these solutions is the con- struction of a new 40-bed dor- mitory at the corner of Fourth Street and Central. Con- struction on the dorm started in July and is already out of the ground. The new dormitory, which is being built by Walz and Sigler Construction Co. from Wichita, carries a projected $732,300 price tag. While the new dormitory is a much needed addition to the campus, it ' s completion date is uncertain. Regnier told the Board of Trustees in an Aug. It meeting that the constructor company is projecting an end o January completion but he isn ' 1 sure that ' s possible. The dormitory will provide relief to a situation which presently has students staying three to a room which was designed for two. According to Director of Student Life Virgi Watson, students who are staying three to a room will be moved to the new facility as soon as it is completed. (Continued on page 7) PULSE Survival Guide Dorm (Continued from page 6) We ' re going to move the students staying three to a room first, and we ' re going to give them single rooms over there, Watson said. The College has also fur- nished a garage apartment behind Ireland Hall which will accomodate four students. Watson said that for security reasons, those rooms will be housed by male students because it may be too dark to put girls back there. The situation may be relieved somewhat by the normal at- trition rate of the students. We will lose 10 or so at the beginning, Watson said. Some basketball players may not make the first team and will get mad and go home, and some girls might decide they don ' t like it here-that it ' s not what they expected-and go home to mom. For the most part, Watson says the students understand the crowded situation. We talked to them about it, and no one minded. They all wanted to stay, he said. While some students may be able to seek accomodations off campus, many can ' t afford to. We have students on Pell Grants that aren ' t here yet. They can ' t tell a landlord they ' ll pay him when their Pell Grant arrives, Watson said. We can wait on the money here at the College, but you can ' t find a landlord to do that. Henderson named dorm supervisor by Steve Dye Cowley may not have a new dormitory yet, but they do have a new dorm supervisor. Pat Henderson is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, with a bachelors degree in psychology. She also has an associate degree in word processing fom Tulsa Junior College. Henderson is married to a corrections officer at a prison in Hominy, Okla. They have two children, a 14 year-old boy and an 1 1 year-old boy. Before coming to Cowley, Henderson worked as a house service worker at the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center. She said that her job there was unsatisfying. I wasn ' t too happy with my prior job, mainly because I felt like I -spent all that time going to school, then I wound up in a job where I didn ' t use my college education, she said. As dormitory supervisor, Henderson is aware of the shortage of available housing for students on campus. We do have more students than we have rooms, but we ' re think it ' s going to be a real trying to make everybody hap- challenge, and that it ' s going to py and put them where they get me in the area where I want want, she said. Henderson is aware that there were some problems with dorm management last year, but said that she doesn ' t an- ticipate any trouble. I ' ve had some of the studen- ts and some of the staff both tell me that things got a little out of hand last year, but I ' m going to put my foot down at the very beginning and say that we ' re going to treat the roomates with respect, and if not, they will be written up. I ' m hoping that I can say ' hey, this is going to be our family life for a year and let ' s all try and work together ' , she said. Henderson said that although it means being apart from her family, she is happy to be at Cowley. I love it. I really do. When I first interviewed for this job, there was some hesitation because of my family situation. But my husband said, ' Hey, it ' s up to you, ' so I took the job. I to go, she said. Dormitory PULSE Survival Guide 7 K COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE A-AUDITORIUM GYMNASIUM B-CAMPUS PARK C-IRELAND HALL D-BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY E-GALLE-JOHNSON HALL F-COLLEGE DORMITORY G-NELSON STUDENT CENTER H-RENN MEMORIAL LIBRARY l-TIGER HALL J-INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY K-RECREATION BUILDING (Under Construction) L-DORMITORY M-STUDENT CENTER (expansion) Student Parking Faculty Staff Parking Only I Z O —i o THIRD a PULSE Survival Guide on Map STREET 2 -n X m Z c li M n STREET m STREET A PULSE Survival Guide £ Bookstore moves to basement by Michelle Bair The bookstore has moved and is currently located in the Endowment Association rooms in the basement of the College Dorm. Ruene Gage is the coor- dinator at the bookstore and is ready for business. Books are the main reason students go to the bookstore, but she also has supplies, t- shirts and sweatshirts. The bookstore was moved so the kitchen and dining area can be expanded and is only ex- pected to be located in its current place for a semester or year at the longest. Many students are on grants and scholarships. Gage is ad- vised of a list of those who receive the books at no cost, but can not be kept. Unem- ployment is another list she gets for those who are to receive books but everyone else must pay the price. Classes change and so do books. Patience is a virtue in Gage ' s department. ' I ' m glad to have them (students) here at Cowley and ask they have patience while they wait for their books, ' Gage said. What does Gage hope for in the future? ' I would like to be able to sell calculators and clothing along with supplies and I ' m always selling books! ' BASEMENT BOOKSTORE Sookstor coordinator Ruene Gage, school year. Gage not only hankie, shirts and swoatshirts.(Photo by Jeff looks over her large book supply forth college books but school supplies, t- Dzeldxlc) fO Bookstore PULSE Survival Guide Hello from SGA by M che e Bair Spirit and skill will combine into one loud Tiger proud group. The Cowley cheerleaders and the pompon squad have become one to lead Tiger fans. Sponsor Stephanie Barnhill explained the reason for the change. Since the objectives of the two squads were the same, we decided to combine them into one spirit squad. This will also help give the students more time to devote to their studies because we will form two groups that will alternate traveling to out of town games, Barnhill said. Barnhill said there are still three open spots on the squad and grants in aid are available. In addition to attending the Tiger games, Spirit Squad mem- ' bers will perform in the Arkalalah Parade, and conduct a spirit clinic for little league cheerleaders on Family Day. According to Barnhill, anyone interested in trying out for the Tiger mascot should talk to her as soon as possible. We ' re looking for someone who is full of energy and fun loving, said Barnhill. The Tiger is a popular part of Tiger games, especially for the little kids. The Tiger has to be able to love the kids and have enough personality to dance to ' Bar- bara Ann ' like Joey Wilson did last year. by Debbie Hobaugh Welcome to Cowley! As Student Government Association President I want to warn you, you ' re in for an ex- citing year. Troy Girrens, SGA Vice-President and myself will be doing our best to make this year the most memorable one yet! Cowley offers an array of op- portunities from academic clubs to fun-filled intermurals. Along ■ with many planned social events throughout the year it gets started with the Tiger Tube Races. Concluding the wet and wild races, SGA will sponsor the annual water- melon feed in Paris Park. It will be a great time to get acquain- ted with other students, and to SGA President pucker up and attempt to break the record for spitting water- melon seeds. The Student Government Association was established to serve and speak the voice of the students. We are looking forward to doing that for you. You can make our job easier and succesful by getting in- volved. We igh the options and join a club or two and let us know what can be done . to make Cowley a better place to study and grow because, together we ' re better. Welcome back to Cowley! Meet new friends. I ' m hoping that with everyone ' s involvement we can have a great year. Welcome! TAKING A BREATHER Sam Williams takes a well deserved, break during last year ' s Tiger Tube River Race. Tiger Tubes was the brain- child of Bob Juden. Welcome PULSE Survival Guide Clubs add to campus life by John Dalton Cowley has approximately 20 clubs and organizations in- volving all aspects of college life. SGA (Student Government Association), Tiger Action Club, for the spirited at heart, lear- ning of the dangers of chemical abuse or joining a Bible study are all club activities. Other clubs deal with learning about specific study area. Alcohol Drug Abuse Awareness Council One of the newest organizations on Cowley ' s cam- pus is ADAAC. ADAAC for- med last year. In it ' s first year, the organization held several dances and a non-alcoholic beverage contest. The club also sponsored a poster contest to promote awareness to students of the danger of chemical abuse. The club is sponsored by Linda Puntney and Virgil Wat- son. Student Government Association SGA is always planning some sort of Cowley event. From watermelon feeds to Tigerama. SGA really keeps the campus life busy. SGA members are elected by each organization and they attend monthly meetings. SGA is sponsored by W.S. Scott and Carriasco McGilbra. Project Care spon- sored a sold-out musical and talent night. Proceeds from the concert helped reduce student loans from the group and ad- ded to the treasury to offset the cost of community service projects by the group.. A goal of the group ' s choir was to per- form in a different church every Sunday. The group is sponsored by Virgil Watson and Lu Nelson. Drama Club The Drama Club produces and performs one play a semester. Last year the organization presented the comedy ' Everybody Loves Opal, ' and the murder mystery ' Murder on Center Stage. ' The organization is under direction of Sharon Hill. Kansas Home Economics Student Section Although KHESS has a small membership, they accomplish a great deal. Under the direction of Carol Hobaugh-Maudlin, the organization annually presents a fashion show. The show is put together by the club members and they even model the clothes. The club takes many field trips. Traditional, Non- traditional Students The ' Traditional and Non- Traditional Student ' organization, also known as TNTS are a support group for students who have been out of school for several years or to any student who is interested. There are no dues or mem- berships. Last year, the TNTS sponsored a scholarship raffle, held a sock hop, and also f2 helped with the Kiwanis Pan- cake Feed. The organization is sponsored by Chris Vollweider. Campus Christian Fellowship CCF meets twice a week with sponsor Philip Buechner. The fellowship provides an op- portunity for students to ex- press their fellowship together on campus. In the past, CCF ac- tivities included weekend crusades, inter-denominational athletics and going to Christian concerts. Tiger Action Club Tiger Action Club is a spirit club for Cowley ' s athletic teams. TAC does not support just the athletes, they promote spirit among Cowley students by painting posters that are hung along the hallways. Fund raising projects have included selling orange sweatshirts with Tiger Paws. TAC is also responsible for the annual chili feed and pep rally before homecoming. The organization is sponsored by Stephanie Bar- nhill. Vocational Industrial Clubs of America VICA is an organization for students who are involved in the fields of trade, industrial, technical and health. Robert Boggs and Charles White are VICA sponsors. Members were involved with the Pancake Feed and the Tumbleweed Car Show. (Continued on page 13) Clubs Organizations PULSE Survival Guide Clubs Society for Collegiate Journalists SCJ is for members of the College publications staffs and anyone interested in media. Ron Pruitt is the sponsor. SCJ produced and sold CCCC pom- pon girl calendars during the first semester, and in January recognized ' Freedom of the Press ' day. Distributive Education Club of America DECA is a club for students who are learning the fun- damentals of moving mer- chandise from the original manufacturer to the retailer. Activities for DECA included: field trips to television stations and evaluating Wichita malls for display ads. The sponsor of the club is Bob Brennaman. Cosmetology VICA Cosmo VICA is a club in which members familiarize themselves with the newest hairstyling techniques and also with the Cowley campus. Last year the club held several bake sales and sold candy bars on Campus. They also offered free (Continued from page 12) manicures and facials during an open house. And they entered a float in last year ' s Arkalalah Parade. The sponsor of Cosmo VICA is Pat Mauzey. Student Education Association The SEA is an organization for those students who are con- sidering a career in teaching. The prospective teachers meet on a monthly basis. Last year, the club hosted guest speakers, including Dr. Edward Foster of Southwestern College, and Middle School principal Blaine Babb. The sponsor of SEA is Stan Dyck. Science and Engineering Club The Science and Engineering Club is involved in interests such as astronomy and physics. Last year the club held public veiwing sessions of Halley ' s Comet, and traveled to the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson. They also toured the Engineering Department at Wichita State University. The sponsor for the club is Dr. Michael Nicholas. Phi Theta Kappa PTK is a national honor society for students who accel at academics. Last year the club concentrated on initiating new members and reorganization. The club also started a newslet- ter to keep its other Kansas chapters informed of their ac- tivities. The sponsor for PTK is Jim Miesner. Phi Beta Lambda PBL is a fraternity for studen- ts who are interested in business. The group par- ticipates in state and national contests and takes a number of field trips during the year. Sponsors for the group are Mary Wilson and Joe Isaacson. Agri-Business Club Agri-business club is designed for students enrolled in agriculture classes. The pur- pose of the club is to develop leadership abilities and promote agriculture in the com- munity. Larry Schwintz and Richard Tredway sponsor the organization. 310 SOUTH SUMMIT ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS 67005 442-2260 U Fine Clothing for Ladies 55 Clubs Organizations PULSE Survival Guide f3 (Continued from page 3) dad ' s-if that be the case) hard choice, now you get to do some without a job? Thats where Job earned greenbacks. A list can legwork. Get ready to traipse Services comes in. This agency be found in the yellowpages or across town to get your elec- has helped many a college through the hospital. A list of tricity, gas and cable turned on. student pay for those nasty specialists (chiropracters, To get your electricity you ' head debts that tend to accumulate OBGYN and the like) can be north young man, ' to 3113 N. when mom and dad don ' t foot found in either place also. Summit. They will ask you a the bill. They are just two But enough of what ails you. barrage of questions about blocks from the College and Some of you may still be apart- you, your parents, your job will try to hook you up with a ment shopping. Since about the etc., then set up a time for hook part or full time job for FREE. only dorm space left is in the up. You ' ll do the same at the May we also suggest the bathtubs, many of you will be gas company 304 S. Summit. Traveler and their handy dandy going as the Army says, on the Cable Television Inc. is located ' Help Wanted ' section in the economy list. ' You can find a at 207 N. Summit and for most classifieds. Ed Hargrove and list of apartments or houses for people is the only place where the Financial Aid Office also rent through almost any realtor money is taken and service is carries a list of jobs available in m town. The Chamber of Com- installed. A call to 442-2280 will the community and on campus, merce also has a listing. One tell you just what to bring since Hopefully no one will need might check the Traveler or it varies with the amount of the emergency numbers and bulletin board around the premium channels (Showtime, the other information will be college or around town. Once HBO) you want. useful while you ' re at Cowley, you have the home of your How can those bills be paid mi©m m©nm $12.99 and UNDER! SHOES FOR: CASUAL. .SANDALS WOMEN. ..DRESS PURSES CHILDREN ACCESSORIES Store Hours; 10to7M-F 9 to 5 Sat. (316)442-0112 JOYCE ROBERTSON PULSE Survival Guide Hey Tigers, Come on in ! Looking good ain ' t no sin! We have perms, cuts and styles- rhat ' ll get the looks and smiles! We offer: Cuts, perms, color, manicures, pedicures, facials, and the newest Tanning facility in Ark City Stylists: Elaine, Rhon- Madie, Manicurist: Debbie Danny, Sherry and Angie Receptionist: Teressa 1423 North 8th Located in the Redwood Village 442-4017 .-.-.■y PULSE Survival Guide Ga£e Mda i ft Tiger Tube week (Roster sign up with Bob Juden) 6:30-8:30, 8-ball Pool Tournament (see Bob Juden now) Volleyball Scrimmage at Friends g Labor Day 2 Watermelon Feed, 6 p.m. 8 9 f f Flag football sign up (see 9 9 Bob Juden) 9 £g Hutchinson Volleyball Tournament § S 6 p.m. -Volleyball here vs. IS Hutch,OBU 7:30 Board of Trustees meeting Survival Course begins (see Bob Juden) Queen Alalah Election Volleyball at Southwestern 7:15 p.m. 6 ft PULSE Survival Guide , 0- . . m %ji„im, % ; iifc ... f ft % ' N j| : . ■ ;:■■■■ ' - 1 p .si -.1 ■feSM 1 f W 3Mt. ■a| ' .;; ' ' . | A First for Cheerleaders Men on the Cowley Spirit Squ Drugs Alcohol : Cowley Opinion . ■ People Helping People GED Lab SCREEN PRINT 326 South Summit (316)442-1790 vrsA- Ready for the cool weather? WE ARE •JACKETS •SWEATSHIRTS And. . .New for You ! ! FASHION FLEECE WEAR Neat, Exciting, Different •T-SHIRTS [ : the BIG CHEESE PHI A LUNCHEON BUFFET Sunday-Friday 11:30-1 :30 p.m. All You Can Eat $35_9 Pizza, Pasta, Soup , Salad Medium drink FRIGIDAIRE WHIRLPOOL MAYTAG SERVICE Our Most Important Product for the Ark Valley Area P.O. BOX 1366 • 220 S SUMMIT • 442-1600 • ARK CITY, KS 67005 salutes COWLEY COUNTY COMMMUNITY COLLEGE and its positive impact on the area EDITOR Michelle Bair ASSOCIATE EDITOR Steve Dye DESIGN EDITOR Laura Moore ADVERTISING MANAGER Brian Reed PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Wayne Gottstine STAFF WRITERS Kristi Adams Devon Bonfy Stephanie Bruner John Dalton Jan Herrmann April Houston Ben Pierce Julie Reed Janine Wells Denise Woods PHOTOGRAPHERS Jeff Dzeidzie Pat Pruitt Brian Smith ADVERTISING STAFF Devon Bonfy Brian Smith ADVISER Linda S. Puntney 218 South Summit Arkansas City, Ks 67005 442-3310 l dte o{ 2-FOCUS ON COWLEY WEEK 4-TIGER TUBES 5-WATERMELON FEED Cosmetology 6 COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM The cosmetology department is one of Cowley ' s finest. Find out what makes it a cut above others in the state. 8-FORCE BEHIND GED LAB 10-AT WORK WITH STUDENTS COWLEY 12-SHARON HILL: BALANCING A BABY AND A MELODRAMA 14-INTRODUCING TWO NEW TEACHERS Phanlom Diner 16 PHANTOM DINER The Phantom Diner is back and his culinary palate is in action. His first strike of the season was on The Patio resturant in down- town Arkansas City. 30-VOLLEYBALl CHAMPS COVER STORY: Jim Brown, Wichita freshman, flips over Cowley. Brown, a member of the Tiger Spirit Squad is also ranked fifth in the state in gymnastics. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) Mini -Mag The drinking laws in Kansas directly affect a great many Cowley students. What students at Cowley think of the laws and substance use in general is con- tained inside the mini-mag. 17-VIRGIL WATSON 18-DONNIE HUFFMAN 20-HELPFUL HINTS AND DIET TIPS Drop Policy 22 DROP POLICY Changes in the way a student can drop a class, have an impact on students and faculty. Those affected express their opinions. 24-JOAN WARREN 26-MEN ON SPIRIT SQUAD 28-BASEBALL WITH TROY GIRRENS 29-KIM SCHUCHMAN ADDS EX- CITEMENT TO SOFTBALL 30-TIGERS MAKE A BID FOR REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAM- PS 32-INTRAMURAL FUN AND GAMES Cete uvte Whether you were interested in sports, Cowley history, or music, there was something for everyone Oct. 11 at the Cowley Family Day. Kansas weather being what it is, the hoped for warm weather did not make an appearance. Due to heavy rain, the golf tournament, scheduled for 9 a.m., had to be cancelled. I showed up ready to play, and there was nobody there, said freshman Donnie Huffman. Bob Juden hadn ' t even gotten there yet, he was running behind schedule. When I got there it was raining, so we tyad to call it off, then on my way home, it stop- ped raining, but nobody rescheduled it. The rainy weather did not affect the cheerleading clinic held at the Aud Gym. Nearly 100 grade school and junior high school girls attended the clinics to learn new cheers, basic jumps, and a little tum- bling. It was a lot of fun working with the kids, especially the younger ones, they looked so cute doing their jumps and yelling ' Hey Go Team Go Go Team, ' said sophomore Debbie Hobaugh. The next event for the day was the brun- ch in Nelson Student Center. The meal was set up buffet style for the 120 people who had made reservations, and featured fresh fruit, pancakes, coffee cake, scrambled eggs, hash-browns, bacon, ham, and green beans. Breakfast was OK. ..I thought the beans were out of place but it was still nice, said Kelly Carver, secretary. Door decoration judging took place at 11 a.m. The idea of the contest was to decorate dorm doors in a Halloween or Happy 65th Birthday, Cowley theme. Peaches Harris and Amy Semmler won the contest and the $25 prize money with what was considered by the judges to be goulish Halloween decorations. They completed their mood by having a 45- minute soundtrack of eerie music playing. I really liked the door decorations. Peaches and Amy put a lot into theirs, said Tita Fields, freshman. At 11:30 a.m. a two-mile fun run was a sight to see, if you did not mind getting wet. The Kansas weather reared its ugly head again as the 22 runners started out under gray skies that opened up in a literal downpour. Contestants were determined and finished out the race in spite of nature ' s temper tantrum. I wouldn ' t have minded running if it hadn ' t rained, said Melissa Schwabauer, fresh man. It was hard to see and the cold gave me leg cramps. By the time it was over with, I was 100 percent soaked and my shirt must have weighed 10 pounds. The rain didn ' t dampen Pam Fritz ' s spirits or her running time. The Columbia, S.C., freshman took the 18-25 women ' s category with a 13:25 time. Topeka sophomore Ed Faison took the men ' s category with a 12:47 time. A Welcome to Cowley presentation was made in the Little Theatre a 1 p.m.. The choir performed some soft, gospel music featuring student soloists which the audience seemed to enjoy. Once the stage was cleared, a chant by the Cowley spirit squad opened their performance as they ran down the aisles to the stage. The Cowley Family of the Year can- didates were introduced, and College President Dr. Gwen Nelson personally welcomed the audience. We ' re pretty close here and one of the privileges of the president is that I get to do a lot of hugging, Nelson said. Don ' t, be surprised if, during the day ' s activities, I come up behind you and give you a hug. The Little Theatre was the place to be from 2-2:30 p.m., the Cowley Jazz Band en- tertained a fairly good sized audience with tunes that were easily recognizable to most. Cowley student Shakespeare Davenport said, I liked the music stuff the best, cause it was soft, the trumpets and sax were great. A taste of Cowley history from its alumni followed the jazz band concert. A panel of nine graduates told of life at Cowley dating back to the school ' s opening in 1922 through 1980. The panelists were Audra Stark, 1922; George and Betty Sybrant, 1942; Iris David, 1947; Terry Eaton, 1954; Dennis Shurtz, 1968; Mark Paton, 1971; Tim Flowers, 1980; Jackie Wilson, 1981; and Albert Bacastow, 1965 and chairman of the Board of Trustees. The guest speakers traced the development of the College and its traditions since it was founded in 1922. Freshman Donnie Huffman, was featured in his father ' s band for an hour- long concert following the panel. The band, which has cut two records and performs Focus on Cowley Week at tfacvtei Focus on Cowley GETTING HIS STRIPES-Reglna Musgrove applies paint to Pam Elliot ' s son during Supermarket Sunday. Elliot also taught a class in CPR. (Photo by Brian Smith) THAT ' S ENTERTAINMENT-The Donnie Huffman band performs during Family Day. FLIPPING OUT-Jim Brown teaches gymnastics during Supermarket Sunday. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) frequently in the South Central Kansas area, was composed almost entirely of Cowley graduates. Sue, my wife, who plays piano for us, and I both graduated from Cowley, Huff- man said. A demonstration by the girl ' s volleyball squad was at 4:30. The girls played a men ' s team from Arkansas City and soun- dly beat them in all three games. Catherine Craig, freshman volleyball player, enjoyed the match for a special reason. That was. the first time my mom saw me play, she said. From 5-6 p.m. about 25 students entered the Anything Goes Competition. Par- ticipants broke up into groups of five to take part in some hillarious relays. I liked blowing the bubbles in the bub- ble blowing contest. said Mary Dewell. Also, it was great when my mom got in on the games. She was out their jumping around and yelling with everybody else in the pop-the-balloon contest. The life-saver pass at the Anything Goes Competition was cute, said Chad Miner, one of the competition ' s audience enthusiasts. Everyone seemed to be having a blast doing it. Participants in the games worked up quite an appetite, and so had everyone else after exploring the campus with their (Continued on page 25) NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-Mixing up a brew proved worthwhile for Clint Lawson and Denise Woods. The couple took third place and $15 for their efforts. (Photo by Jeff Dxiedzic) SPOONIN ' -Part of the action during Family Day was the spoon relay during the Anything Goes competition. SKIPPING ROPE-Bob Juden displays his predic- tion for lasso tricks. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) Second chance lab gets students Once they get down here, they ' re hooked. And that ' s always my goal. Terry Eaton, the woman who said that, is the body and soul of the Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and General Education Diploma atCowley County Community College. Eaton runs a program designed to help people acheive their goals. Some want a high school equivalency diploma, others are working towards American citizen- ship, and some are learning the English language. There are also a number of students who aren ' t working towards any particular goal, but simply want to im- prove themselves. The program was quite small when it originated, but the number of students going through the program has increased ever since. Chris Vollweider, who runs the Learning Skills Lab in the rooms adjoining Eaton ' s program in the Renn Memorial Building, said that the growth of the ABE ESL GED program can largely be attributed to the hard work of Eaton. She ' s one of those people who is kind of behind the scenes, but she does a lot for the colllege. And she doesn ' t really get a lot of recognition. She puts in a lot of additional hours, not only here at school but at home. People are constantly calling her, and she tries to help them in any way that she can, she is a very giving person, she gives a lot of her time to her students, Vollweider said. Eaton would never accept that much credit, but she can ' t help but admit how much the program has grown. It ' s probably at least tripled, or more than that, Eaton said. It was a very small program, we had a little tiny room on the second floor of Galle-Johnson, and that was my classroom the first year. So it had like two tables, and six carrels, and my desk, and one shelf of books. And that ' s what we started with. Now it ' s kind of grown. We started out with one room, and I was here a very limited number of hours. Now I live here, she laughed. Eaton said that the program had ap- proximately 100 people in it ' s first year. It seems like the first year we hit close to 100, and then this year it was 361, Eaton said. Last year the GED lab had 246 students who actually took the equivalency testing. But Eaton explained that she has many more pupils. That ' s not reflective of the total num- ber of people who come here, because not all of them test. I ' m probably seeing at least half again as many as their figures show, at the very least, Eaton said. That ' s because not everyone who enrolls in the program wants to receive a GED diploma. Some people come in because they want to work on spelling or math or reading. And this year, with all the media coverage, they are really coming to work on their reading, because they ' ve found that there is a place to come. Some of them just didn ' t know about it, Eaton said. Adult basic education, in my estimation, is to help people brush up on whatever we can help them with. We try to help them with any thing we have to meet their needs. •• I ' ve never known of any studeni who left because they were frustrated or upset or because they didn ' t get help. -Chris Vollweider 9 Master teacher The reason the program draws mort students than some of the other schools o; its kind is because of the advancec facilities at Cowley, Eaton said. People like to come here because of tht association with the college, and 311 th equipment that we have down here. Being housed in the basement of the library let; us use any thing the library has. So w | have controlled readers and computers! and the people like that. If people go t | other classes, they get a text book, sh | explained. Eaton said that the people who do tes| for their GED are almost equally divided between those who need the certificate t | work, and those who do it for their owi gratification. A lot of them are here for personal satisfaction, because for very valk reasons they missed out on a high schoo diploma, Eaton said. And especially th older ones, because a few years ago diploma wasn ' t neccesary for a job, peopk didn ' t care. But now it ' s almost impossible to ge very much of a job without a diploma. S the GED is more neccesary than it was and I have a lot of unemployed people tha other Daughter Team  rry Eaton works with Louise Hagan through le English as a Second Language program, hoto by Pat Pruitt) me down here. Some of the students have dropped out of gh school, and think that it will be both isier and quicker to take their GED. But aton emphasized that they usually find it i be considerably more difficult than they iticipate. We do have a lot of younger ones. Many : the really young ones who come in won ' t nish. They come down and discover that ' s harder than they thought it was going i be, and they ' ll either give up or go back t high school, which is what they should o, she explained. Eaton is strongly opposed to the use of a ED as a shortcut for people who want to uit going to school. I would never encourage anyone to ;ave high school. They need to be there, le said. We don ' t have pep assemblies r any fun things here. And you can ' t give our parents the satisfaction of seeing you o across the stage in a cap and gown. Many people who complete the program nd receive their GED go on to attend lasses at Cowley. Eaton is un- ( Continued on page 25) A family affair Mother, daughter team Provides service to College, community Often times we hear about husband and wife teams working together, but very seldom do we hear about mothers and daughters working together. At Cowley, we have our very own mother-and- daughter team of teachers. Terry Eaton and her daughter LeAnn Sturd work together in the GED ABE ESL lab. Sturd says that working with her mother is an advantage because they know each other. The two have a sort of mental link. I have to know what she ' s thinking before she says it, Sturd said. This telepathy helps Sturd and Eaton Family work There ' s always time for a laugh and a good- natured hug when Terry Eaton and daughter LeAnn Sturd team up. Eaton and Sturd have become a winning combination for the hun- dreds of students who use the ABE GED ESL lab. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) sometimes when working with certain students. Because of the age difference between the two, Sturd and Eaton are able to help students in different ways. If one student is uncomfortable with Eaton, then Sturd can help them and vice-versa. Probably the biggest advantage of the Eaton and Sturd team is they can help each other when things are rough. If one person is discouraged then the other is there to help them through it. Sturd said that she and her mother have the same basic philosophy of life. They both want to help people. Sturd has her degree in elementary education and Eaton, a degree in secondary education. The only problem with us working together is if we both want to go to the same family function, saidSturd. All in all, the two work together well, Sturd thinks. Growing up with her mother as a teacher really had no infuence on Sturd going into the education. I just decided to be a teacher, Sturd said. She did say, however; that working with her mother part time in the GED ABE ESL lab affected her coming to work at Cowley. Eaton and Sturd had worked together previously and when the opportunity for a full-time job opened up, Sturd decided to go ahead and take it full-time rather than remain part-time. I was interested in the job, so I took it, she said. Sturd attended Cowley for three and a half semesters but never graduated. Other members of the Eaton family have, and are presently, attending Cowley. Stacy Eaton, Sturd ' s younger sister is currently attending Cowley, her father Lyle has been on the Board of Trustees and her mother graduated in 1954. This makes Cowley a kind of family affair. by Stephanie Bruner Cosmetology Students learn beauty magic in... A day in the life of a Cowley person usually starts with a pretty scary ex- periences glance in the mirror. Cosmetology students are anxious to make that first glance in the morning a little easier. Part of their training to make people look better includes hands-on experience, and their rates for the service are com- petitive. Regular rates for haircuts, per- ms, shampoos, manicures and everything else are about half the cost of a public salon. Senior citizens receive a 20 percent discount, as do Cowley students who bring along their I.D. card. Vice President of the College and Dean of Administration Sid Regnier has been getting his hair cut by the Cosmotology students ever since they moved into their current building, and he seems to like it. I really enjoy going over there. First of all I ' ve never been to a barber that many times in my life anyway. My dad cut my hair for 16 years and through a lot of other years I ' ve had friends who cut my hair. I enjoy going over and visiting with the studen- ts and it gives me the opportunity to observe the program. I think it probably makes the students more nervous than it does me. One of the students that we had a few years ago really caused some excitement when I ' d come over. I enjoy it. I ' ve always had good haircuts. According to Pat Mauzey, in- structor, there ' s no reason to be hesitant about letting a student cut your hair. ' They have to perform at a certain level before they are allowed to work in the lab. The only thing they don ' t have is the ex- perience behind them, ' she said. It takes 10 months to go through Cosmetology School, which translates into 1500 clock hours. All cosmetology students punch a time clock every day, and Mauzey says they soon learn to be punctual. Students complete eight weeks, or 320 hours of training before they are allowed to work on clients. It takes a lot of time on both the studen- ts ' and teacher ' s part, ' said Mauzey. Cheryl McCully is also a supervisor for the department. She is kept busy doing grading, office work, and spending a great amount of her time in the lab overseeing LOOKING GOOD-College Vice-President Sid Regnier i a regular patron of the cosmotology school. In addition to haircuts . he ' s considering getting a perm. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) the class as they work on clients. In the lab the students have a variety of supervision that can intervene at any time. Fifty per- cent of a student ' s grade comes from his or her performance in the lab. Mauzey says a lot of the students ' lear- ning, from watching her demonstrate and then doing the task themselves. Students also spend time working on slip-ons, man- nequin heads, which they style, color an( perm. They are graded on the work they di on the slip-ons. If, for any reason, patrons are nc satisfied with the services received, n charge is made. Regnier has a very positive attitude about the Cosomotology depart merit. „_, „ . if Well, it s a good program. really encourage all our student and staff to go over there. On« thing you have to remember i when the students are on the floo practicing a portion of thei program, they have a lot of goo« They have to perform at a certain level before they are allowed to work in the lab. -Pat Mauzey supervisors that know wh they ' re doing. You don ' t have 1 be afraid that you ' re going to g« a bad job. In fact they ' ve final! convinced me to go over this wii ter and get a perm, Reign said. According to Mauzey, taking advantag of the good prices and the services of fere makes sense because, in a matter of moi ths, Mauzey said, they are going to b professionals. by Jan Herrmann url whirl Teaching Tina Storks to set hair, instructor Pat Mauzey demonstrates as Tina watches. Even when the program is full, students get virtually one-on-one instruction when necessary. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) BRYANT coixectabi.es Gifts for all Occasions Bridal Registry 104 South Summit Arkansas City, Ks 67005 442-0030 Instructor trains to keep current program If you think being a cosmetology instructor is an easy job just ask Pat Mauzey how tough it can be. I worked as an assistant under my father for four years and received my instructor ' s license in 1972. To renew my instructor ' s license I have to receive 60 hours of professional training and 40 hours of advanced hairstyling every licen- sing period. I am also required to hold a Bachelor of Science degree and I am now working on a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Education, Mauzey said. Mauzey doesn ' t mind all the hours of training invloved because she enjoys the rewards of the job. The thing I like best about it, I guess, is the rewards that come later, after students have graduated and have gone out and gotten jobs and are successful, she said. Another rewarding aspect of the job for Mauzey is people. This profession is the second profession where you get to touch people. The first is doctors, they heal, cosmetologists can change people ' s personalities and make them feel better about them- selves. by Michelle Bair ' DMMUN TY IFED£RAL Sav ngs 625 N. SUMMIT ARKANSAS CITY, KS. 67005 316-442-0550 Tiger Tube Week Win or lose, we ' ll have fun -Jeff Turner 7 « ' 7iy i ' pti tcU What can you do with a six-foot diameter rubber donut? You can ' t eat it, unless you hap- pen to be a goat. You can ' t dunk it in a cup of milk, unless you drink out of a tank. But, if you are a Cowley County .Community College student you could have rolled, pushed and sat on it throughout Tiger Tube Week. Twenty-four students on six teams competed in three nights of events. Members of Janine Wells ' team were Beth Nilles, Tammy Wyant, Rob Weaver, Brian Ed- wards, and Robert Burton. Steve Bratcher ' s team consisted of Ron- nie Gaither, Jeff Turner, Pat Bet- zen, Cathy Betzen, and Brenda Hadden. Julie Unruh ' s teammates were Susan Oliphant, Kim Marx, Alan Daniel, Troy Juden, and John Buckle. Members of Julie Reeds ' s team were Travis Masterson, Mary Dewell, Tracy Masterson, Nick Ballarini, and Cat Craig. The teams competed in the Tiger Tube Roll Monday evening. Brat- cher ' s team broke the College record for the longest roll, to take first place in that event. In spite of their win, there were some tense moments for the team members. When it (the tube) started boun- cing, I thought for sure that it was a gonner, said Turner, a Bratcher team member. Following the roll event, the traditional SGA Watermelon Feed and seed-spitting contest was held at Wilson Park. Relays dominated the events on Wednesday night. The relays in- cluded the Milk Jug race, a Blind Man ' s race, and Tiger Tube rolling. Giving directions while seated in a wheelbarrow to a blindfolded pilot, and bowling with an inner tube made the events even more challenging. Catching sprays of water blasted by a fire hose into milk jugs proved to be more a test of wit than skill. I just stood behind the line of people, and caught the drips run- ning off of their shorts, said Laura Moore freshman alternate on the Reed team. Drawing the crowds on the last night of Tiger Tube Week was the River Race. Pushing and pulling the inner tubes down the Arkansas River, tied the score between the Unruh and Bratcher teams. Organizer of the week, Bob Juden, intramurals director, decided to break the tie with an arm wrestling contest. Somebody had mentioned it earlier that day in case of a tie, said Juden. The additional competition was almost more than the team could handle. The two male contestants were Troy Juden of the Unruh team and Gaither of the Bratcher team. Race. My legs hurt, my arms hurt, basically, I ached all over, Gaither said. After Juden won the male arm wrestling, it was up to the females to decide a victory, or another tie. With pressure mounting, Pat Bet- zen, of the Bratcher team, and Marx o f the Unruh team were chosen. Because they had little arm wrestling experience, female con- testants had mixed emotions con- cerning the additinal competiton. I was embarrassed that they picked me, remembered Marx. Julie could have done it as well as I could. Winning the arm wrestling mat- ches, Marx and Juden placed the Unruh team in first place. Due to the nice turnout this year, Tiger Tubes will be held again next year, Bob Juden said. It ' s a fun way to get acquainted with each other at the beginning of the year. Concluding that you can ' t eat a six-foot diameter rubber donut, the teams, spectators, and two stray dogs enjoyed chowing down at the wiener roast which followed the River Race. In a way the wiener roast became an event all by itself by having to dodge soap bubbles blown by Reed and Moore. About 75 people were at the wiener roast, Juden said. It was a great way to wrap up the week. I wore myself out on the River by Denise Woods Beauty with brawn Kim Marx and Pat Betzen battle it out in a tie-breaking arm wrestling mat- ch. The tie was between the Bratchsr team and the Unruh team, who won. (Photo by Wayne Gottttlne) r dm h lam i 7! 3K. w ' y •  . K 0 Tjl m ' s vVj A jm ■ ■ ' ' Sfc Watermelon Feed -mzL i ' | r • %. m Annual SGA Watermelon Feed Sftittiw fcm Each year, as a part of a nearly 30-year tradition, the Student Government Association, (SGA) sponsors the annual watermelon feed. The watermelon feed is the first organized activity of the school year , said W.S. Scott, SGA sponsor. According to Scott, ap- proximately 110 people attended the feed which was held Sept. 3 in Paris Park. This was the first year that the feed wasn ' t held in the parking lot of the Business Technology Building. The park , said Scott, is a better place for the feed because of the shade. The only problem with the park is, there was a problem with accurately measuring distances for the seed- spitting contest. Leo Barr, freshman, took first place in the men ' s division by spitting a seed 22 feet 11 inches. Ready, aim, fire Freshman Amy Semmler prepares to hurl a watermelon seed into the air. Semmler placed third in the seed- spitting contest with a distance of 19 feet. (Photo by Brian Smith) Randy Scott took second with a distance of 21 feet 1 inch and Virgil Watson came in third with a distance of 18 feet 2 inches. In the women ' s division, Peaches Harris, a first-time seed spitter, placed first by spewing a seed a full 21 feet. I didn ' t think I would win, Harris said. I entered my room- mate. She didn ' t win and I did. Fawn Anderson placed second with a spitting distance of 19 feet 7 inches and Amy Semmler followed close behind with a distance of 19 feet even. First place winners were awar- ded watermelons and Cowley t- shirts. Second and third place winners were given t-shirts. According to Scott, the distan- ces were good, but not good enough to establish any new Cowley seed-spitting records. by Stephanie Brunner 10 On the Job with Cowley Students Off the track Mark Fry Many Cowley students spend a tremendous amount of time studying, but Pastor Mark Fry studies his lessons even more. I like to study for a sermon at least 12- 15 hours a week, Fry said. I ' d love to get at least 40 hours if I could. The Denver, Colo., born Fry met his wife Ann in a grocery store. He married her almost a year later and eventually moved to Kansas where she had ties to her family. We lived in Colorado for four years af- ter we were married, and then we moved to Kansas, Fry said. Ann was from Win- field and we wanted to live closer to her family. Fry became the pastor of the Calvary Chapel in Ark City in the summer of 1979. He was awarded the position after serving as the assistant pastor for six months. To become the pastor for the Calvary Chapel, you must meet the requirements of four years of Bible study with the present pastor, and fulfill the Biblical requirements, Fry explained. I had some of my requirements in Colorado. Being a pastor isn ' t the only interesting job on Fry ' s resume. I was a policeman in Winfield for four years, Fry said. I left because I needed time for the ministry. Fry also drives a school bus for the Win- field school system. I drive in the morning, and then I come to school, then to the church to study for the message. All my days are different. Each one is totally different, Fry said. Being a pastor has both good and bad aspects, Fry said. I love watching people grow strong in the Lord. I like working with other Christians, Fry said. I don ' t like to see people not responding to the direction of scriptures. One plesurable experience for Fry has been joining people in matrimony. To date, he has married 20 couples. Fry ' s hobbies include playing with his daughters Lisa and Kara, and he also plays the piano and a little bit of saxophone. Fry said that he enjoys his time at Cowley, and may follow through with a degree. I like psychology with Mr. Meisner, it ' s very interesting, Fry said. While here at Cowley I ' d like to pursue a degree in education. Helping others Debbie Wilson Going to school, raising two youn children, being a wife and working at Ar City Memorial Hospital, is all part of th daily life of Debbie Wilson. Wilson ha been a nurse ' s aide at Arkansas Cit Memorial Hospital for almost seven years I ' ve always wanted to be a nurse. B working here, I can really see what nurse ' do, said Wilson. It ' s not often easy. One; I had a patient back me into a corner, was scared. Some duties of an aide are not pleasant. I ' ve had patients who have thrown u on me. I ' ve been hit and pinched by pa tier ts, said Wilson. They don ' t even kno what they are doing, so I can ' t do anythin; about it. Wilson has no problem keeping busy. I turn bed patients, feed those who nee fed, wash those who need to be washed give oral care and make patients com Musical minister Returning to school while maintaining a job is a difficult task but Pastor Mark Fry not only comes to school, he also drives a bus and keeps up his work at the church. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) On the Job with Cowley Students 11 •ebbie Wilson works at Arkansas City tentorial Hospital helping ease others ' pain. Photo by Wayne Gottstine) fortable, Wilson said. Becoming a nurse ' s aide consists of taking the neccesary training, Wilson said. I ' ve taken a two-week course in Texas and a three-week training course here at the hospital, said Wilson, I plan to tran- sfer to a nursing school next semester. Working in a medical institution, such as ACMH, is bound to have good times. I like working here. I like the nurses and doctors that I work with. I love the hands-on-training, Wilson said. I enjoy taking care of patients. Sometimes it gets hard, especially nights when there is not enough staff to give quality care the is needed for each and every patient. Wilson has long-term goals of ' becoming a nursing instructor and by he looks of it, she just might make it. Debbie will become an excellent nurse someday, said Willsie Chitwood, nursing supervisor. She is a very hard worker. Decorating her life etting up her supplies for Supermarket unday, Gay Balmer demonstrates her ake decorating skills which is also her ree lance job. (Photo by Brian Smith) Gay Balmer Flour, sugar, eggs and lots of patient love describe Gay Balmer and her cakes. I love to make people smile. I know I ' ve done my job when I see someone ' s face light up when they see one of my cakes, said Balmer. I like bringing smiles to people ' s faces. Painstaking care, along with a few other ingredients, go into decorating a cake. I put psychology into each of my cakes. I know it sounds dumb, but I do. I won ' t even start a cake until I have talked to who the cake is for. I get feedback from the per- son by just sitting with them for a few moments, said Balmer. I ' m a real stickler. I want everything to be natural and right. Balmer started decorating cakes nine years ago. I attended several classes at Cake Craft and Wilton ' s, said Balmer, My fir- st cake was a flop. It was my son, Jason ' s, birthday. I was determined to quit but some friends convinced me to keep trying. On the way to getting her psychology degree, Balmer keeps busy with being TNT vice-president and member of the College Choir. Cake decorating is what really got me back to school, said Balmer. Balmer has no problem making charac- ter cakes. I ' ve made lamb cakes, unicorn cakes, teddy bear cakes, doll cakes. I ' ve made cakes from characters of ' Masters of the Universe ' and ' Ewoks ' , said Balmer, It ' s not hard. Anyone can do this. Anyone. I ' d be happy to show them. I always draw my cake out first on a (Continued on page 25) 12 Sharon Hil ' J ' WWtolU Stat fate ' SUaL For speech and drama instructor Sharon Hill, starting a family came as a surprise. I was scheduled for surgery and went in for a check-up prior to the operation and found out I was pregnant, Hill said. Being pregnant was totally unexpected. Talking to Hill, it ' s easy to tell that her surprise was definitely a pleasant one. It ' s also easy to tell that five-month old Molly Marie Hill is her first child. Hill speaks eagerly of little Molly. When the typical Hi, how are you? question is asked, her probable response is, Oh, just great, thanks. A little tired though. Molly wanted to play all last night, so... Little Molly is not only Hill ' s first off- Broadway production, but is to be her last. I really wish that I was younger. Molly is just so sweet, I ' d love to be able to give her some younger brothers and sisters to play with, Hill said. Hill took Lamaze classes and planned to go with the natural child birth method which has become popular. But it turned out to be safer for both Hill and the baby if she had a cesarean. Molly was born June 3, 1986. Like so many impatient children, Molly tried to arrive May 3, but was talked and medicated out of making an early showing by Hill ' s gynegologist. There ' s kind of a bizarre thing about that, said Hill. On May 3 I woke up at 3 a.m. in labor, and had to go to the hospital. On June 3 at 3 a.m. again, I woke up already in the transition stage of my con- tractions. Let me tell you, all those hours of sitting on the floor learning how to breathe in Lamaze class, went out the win- dow. You see, it ' s in the transition stage that most women lose their breathing pat- tern control, I never even had the chance to work up to that point, Hill said. Molly ' s arrival changed more than Hill ' s plan for her birth. It also changed her life. Hill ' s mother takes care of Molly in the mornings, and a sitter comes to the Hill ' s home in the afternoons to care for Molly and do a little housework. When I get home from work around 3 p.m., Molly is usually still asleep from her afternoon nap, Hill said. She has learned to take advantage of this quiet and undemanding time to throw in a load of some of Molly ' s endless supply of laundry, and start dinner. Another quiet time for Hill is when Molly is playing with her daddy, Larry. As long as she doesn ' t start crying too strongly, Larry does pretty well with her, Hill said. During this time, Hill has a chance to grade papers and work on lesson plans ' . Being a teacher is a full-time job, and so is being a parent. Hill is working out a balan- ce to handle both. I just need to find time to combine both, Hill said. If you see me yawning, it probably means that both Molly and school things needed my attention the previou night. Hill says her husband is a great help I her. He understands her situation and trie; to help out with Molly. One thing I have noticed about Moll and Larry, is that when she wan ' ! something from him, she gives him a grejj big smile. When she wants something froii me, such as her pants changed or a bottlo she just cries, she said. Kids learn earll how to effectively get what they want. Hill ' s routine was broken once agai when the fall drama production began. haron Hill 13 tneSfow I just brought her along with me to ■ehearsals, she said. She ' s already a bit if a show off and very theatrical and I vanted her to get the feel of real heatre as soon as possible. At 37, Sharon Hill is discovering both he joys and difficulties of parenthood, )lus the business of going to work. I have to give my attention to both my teautiful, strawberry blonde baby, and my lasses, she said. Hopefully as she gets lder. it (this balance) will be better. oy Laura Moore Molly ' s mommie Molly is the light of Sharon Hill ' s life and at three months, has already been introduced to the theater. During the production of the fall play, He Done Her Wrong, Molly was a regular at rehearsals. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) 14 Dr. Mike Nicholas A SWITCH: Mike Nicholas moves interests from industry to education Transition. With many teachers making the switch from education to industry or business positions, Dr. Mike Nicholas reversed the role. Nicholas holds a doc- torate degree in physics and in physical science. He left industry to come to Cowley to teach. I feel that Dr. Nicholas is a very fair math instructor, said sophomore Jackie Lane. He doesn ' t waste time in class for those students like me, who just want to do| the problems and leave. Nicholas ' s business-like manner with; the class probably comes from his background. Recently employed with the Phillips J Petroleum Company located in Bar- tlesville, Okla., Nicholas was concerned with the exploration and support of oil resources. I also designed programs for other divisions of Phillips, too, said Nicholas Switching from industry to teaching was a relatively easy step for Nicholas. I had done some student teaching many years ago at both the University of Kansa and at Wichita State University, he said. His teaching experience must have beer a positive one, for his students at Cowlej seem to appreciate his style. He ' s a good teacher, but he is kind o quiet. He really takes his time explaining things though, said freshman Stev( Brachter. Brachter isn ' t the only one who ap predates Nicholas ' teaching style. Dr. Nicholas is a sincere man. You cai really tell that he wants the kids to un derstand what he ' s trying to teach, sail Teta Fields, freshman. He sure puts u) with a lot of talking in his class that mos teachers wouldn ' t. The reason for the switch to educatio; was, according to Nichols, A desire to ge into a new pace. Cowley just seemed to b a good place to make that change. When a position opened up in the mat and science department, Nicholas ' s ap plication with a doctorate degree on i ' stood out. The hardest part of the change cam from moving my family, he said. The Nicholas family currently resides i Winf ield and consists of Nicholas, his wif Gene, and his two daughters ages 13 an 14. A plus for the teaching profession is th summer vacation, he said. During the early summer, Nicholas, hi wife, daughters and his mother-in-la ' traveled to Washington D.C. and visite other places along the eastern coast. Algebra, algebra Dr. Mike Nicholas, math instructor at Cowley, writes sample problems on the chalkboard for his students. (Photo by Brian Smith) by Laura Moore Paul Stirnaman jttll 15 A I | A A C • From Missouri to Cowley M JIV 1 1 Paul St rnaman f ts m When Paul Stirnaman drove into Ark Dity, Aug. 15 in the middle of the night, he mew this was the place for him. I ' m very impressed with the people of rk City. They ' re not like the people where ' m from, said Stirnaman. The students lere are also very impressive. The native-Missourian taught for 19 ears at a huge school in the Boothills of Missouri and at Arkansas State University or 15 months while he worked on his ;raduale degree. Stirnaman grew up in a small town like VrkCity. Ark City is almost like the place I ' m rom. A nice layout and interesting Hiildings, said Stirnaman. Everything s easy to find. I ' ve heard about your win- er, but it can ' t be all that bad. No matter what the weather is like, Stir- laman says it won ' t affect his favorite lobby. ..traveling. I love to travel. I ' ve been to Europe, Central America, England, Canada, and Mexico. I ' ve seen every state except Uaska and Hawaii he said. My favorite place, though, is Austria. I ove the mountains, the babbling brooks, indthe trees. It reminds me of the opening ;cene in ' The Sound of Music ' . The scenery isn ' t the only thing Stir- laman likes about Austria. The Austrian people are always eating, [ here is always plenty of food. I guess hat ' s another reason why I like it. he said. Besides traveling across the globe, Stir- laman has another love... drama. I love the theatre. I taught drama in high school. One of the last plays I directed was ' Tom Jones. ' An excellent play. One girl who was in the play, dropped at the last moment. Her part was very important so I played it, he said. Even though drama is not what Stir- naman is teaching at Cowley, he still wan- ts to gel involved. He even considered auditioning for the fall play. I would like to get involved with your local community theatre. I love musicals. I ' ve directed several including ' West Side Story ' and ' Wizard of Oz. ' How does Stirnaman like Cowley? I love it. I don ' t want anything to change. Here, the students are interested in learning. They are learning for a pur- pose. A responsibility, he said. In high school students act like they have to be there because of their parents ' pressures. At Cowley, Stirnaman teaches Sociology and American History. According to some of his students, he knows what he ' s teaching. He knows his history very well. He even knows the middle names of all the Presidents of the United States, said freshman Paula Parks. It ' s like he knows them personally, added sophomore, Susie Gray. Since Stirnaman has been teaching here the students have really enjoyed him. Mr. Stirnaman is a great teacher. He explains everything so well, says Debbie Sparlin, sophomore. His class is always interesting. by John Dalton 1 A man of many loves Paul Stirnaman, sociology and American history instrustor at Cowley, sharpens his skills at drama, one of his loves. (Photo by Brian Smith) MERCURY urd, MAZDA 3319 North Summit 442-4800 Arkansas City DBE EJQE 3HE 3QE 30E 3EIE DQE 0tkhi KDHUER PLUMBING Commercial— Residental 4420858 RR 5 Box 54 (2nd Road Past Railroad Tracks on East Kansas Ave.) Arkansas City J 16 Phantom Diner Dessert sizzles, solod fizzles as The Patio tempts the. . . pfautfanu 7 wfefad6 The Patio. What a name, I thought on my way over to eat at the downtown lun- cheon diner. I really didn ' t know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised when I got there. I walked in the door and was greeted by the largest assortment of house plants I have ever seen in one room-except for my infrequent visits to greenhouses. The plan- ts at the Patio gave the room a warm, full feeling that I liked a lot. The resturant was furnished with little, round patio tables with umbrellas and lawn chairs. The furniture and the plants carried out the resturant ' s name theme well. As I stood at the counter examing the menu, I was disappointed there were so few entres to choose from, but what really stole my steer was the limited salad selec- tion. There were only three choices of salads. I chose the Number 1 salad for $1.40, a ham and cheese sandwich for $1.50 and a cherry croissant. The salad was served in a plastic con- tainer, not unlike those used for Big Macs. A condiment bar was provided for the salad and they had croutons but no bacon bits. What is a salad with no bacon bits? What is a banana split with no bananas? I chose French dressing and Club Crackers to go with the salad and they were fine. The ham, egg, tomato and Swiss cheese were more than acceptable and provided a palatable blend for a good salad, but the lettuce itself wasn ' t fresh. It appeared dull, lifeless and left over. I ' m a salad man and I ' m sure I could have built a better salad in the College cafeteria for only a dime more. The ham sandwich, however, was tasty. The ham and cheese were fresh and plen- tiful and it tasted fine. The best part of the lunch was yet to come. The cherry croissant I selected for dessert was absolutely no disapointment. The croissant is sliced in half, filled with cherries and then lightly iced. It was ser- ved hot and proved to be the most delicious treat I had eaten in quite awhile. The meal came to $3.90. The Phantom Diner ' s evaluation of the Patio results in a 9 out of 10 poissible points for pleasant and cr eative decor; a 6 for their average food and since it was over- the-counter service, there is no evaluation of service. Overall the Patio rates a 7.5 and is recommended as a good place for those who need a quick, tasty lunch in a restaurant close to campus. by The Phantom Diner Diner ' s delight Phantom Diner hides his (ace from thi camera while enjoying a cherry croissant a The Patio. The Phantom Diner rated the deco and the croissant high. (Photo by Wayne Got tstine) ■■■ PULSE -ffl$ The new drinking laws in Kansas are the subject of much controversy. Whether you agree with the new laws or not, you can ' t help but be affected by them. Mini-ma littde t6e Ittjficiwce _J How do you say you are drunk? Let me count the ways. According to Wentworth and Flexner ' s Dictionary of American Slang, there are more synonyms for drunk in the English language than any other word. The current edition of American Slang had to resort to an appendix to cover them all. There are 313 words in that appendix. The growing concern of Americans over drug and alcohol abuse is real. The media, the medical profession, and even the President of the United States have joined the crusade against the crisis seemingly hanging over our heads. Strict drug and alcohol laws only begin to make a dent in the problems. Currently, 7 million children are in the process of growing up in homes with alcoholic parents. According to the National Clearing House for Alcoholic Information, a genetic predisposition to alcoholism afflicts 25 percent of male and 10 percent of female children of alcoholics. Concern for the mounting use and abuse of alcohol and drugs in the United States has led to the formation of help or support groups. These groups are designed to show that constant struggles with peer pressure growing up, and overall acceptance can be dealt with in a variety of ways that do not include alcohol or drugs. The prevelant thought is that knowledge is the key to prevention. A growing percentage of the population is learning to say no to drugs or alcohol. AMiH(nPiMmt The following is a true experience of repor- ter Julie Reed, sophomore public relations major from Dallas, Texas. A friend of mine, we ' ll call her Sarah, phoned me in tears one night from the local jail where she was being held on the charge of minor possession. Sarah had been arrested in a liquor store parking lot by an officer on the Liquor Con- trol Board after she had purchased a six pack of beer. Sarah was 18 years old. The legal drinking age was 19. I phoned Michael, a lawyer I was acquainted with to see if he could help Sarah. Michael explained to me that because Sarah was 18 years old she was classified as a legal adult, therefore her parents would not have to be notified aoout her arrest. It seemed ironic to me that Sarah was considered an adult, who by definition is a person who has come of age, in one area of the law, and a minor who, according to Webster ' s Dictionary, is un- der full legal age and has not yet acquired all chief rights, in another section of the law. Michael went down to the jail where he posted $150 bail for Sarah ' s release. Michael also charged her $100 for his per- sonal time. The next step was represen- tation for Sarah ' s court dale.and another $150. Michael hopes to have the charges dismissed at the pending trial. Should the judge decide otherwise, Michael will ap- peal the decision and take Sarah back to court in another year for another $125. Meanwhile, Sarah is working hard to pay back the $400 she already owes Michael. Sarah is also worried that th judge won ' t rule for dismissal of tfo charges against her and is justifiably con cerned about how her arrest record i: going to affect the rest of her life. Sarah ' s story isn ' t a life-and-dealh ma ler. No one is dead or physically injurec because she chose to drink. She ' s not ye an addict, but her mistake is a costly ont At the least, she ' ll pay the lawyer $400 an she ' s suffered considerable menta anguish. Sarah ' s story is real and muc like the situation facing many Cowle; students. For the most part students don ' t care fo the new law. Some say the new law haven ' t changed a thing. Most minors us an older friend to buy their beer just lik they have in the past. One girl, who doesn ' t drink, laughingl; said she has been pulled over twice in th last month for suspected DWI. The studen also said she receives a load of pee pressure because she chooses not to drink If my friends ' drinking doesn ' t bothe me, she said, why do you think my no drinking bothers my friends so much? Remember anyone can be anothe Sarah. Mini-mag rfcconduty fo Ifou The students 9 a.m. Wednesday classes were recently surveyed on their opinions about drug and alcohol use and abuse. The students were asked if they agreed with the current drinking laws in Kansas concerning the age at which one may pur- chase and consume liquor. They were asked how the laws had affected them or their friends, and also to explain why they did not consume any acohol if that were the case. They were also presented with a con- fidential survey inquiring what, if any, drugs they consume or had consumed. They were asked how often they used alcohol, and why they did. They were also asked their opinion of a proposed non- acoholic nightclub which would be located in Ark City. Four hundred and fifty-eight students answered the questionnaire concerning Kansas drinking laws, and 512 responded to the confidential survey. The results of the survey showed that: • Cowley students are almost equally divided on the question of rather they agreed with drinking laws in Kansas. • There are more Cowley students who drink than there are those who do not. • Those who drink do so at least once a week. • Of those who drink, 24 percent said that they got drunk once a week, and 60 percent said they do not get drunk. • The median age of those who drink is 18. • Of those who drink, 55 percent stated a preference for beer, 14 percent for wine, and 11 percent for hard liquor. 20 percent said they drank all of those. • Most of those who drank gave a variety of reasons for doing so. • Out of the 512 students who responded to the confidential survey, only 18, or a per- centage of 3.5 percent, answered the por- tion concerning the use of drugs other than alcohol. Of those who did, all 18 said that they used marijuana, seven said they used amphetamines, five said they used depressants, four said they used cocaine, four said they used LSD, and one claimed to use crack. THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY WERE AS FOLLOWS: Drinking Laws: Agree 20% Agree somewhat 22% Disagree somewhat 23% Disagree completely 25% No opinion . 10% Students who drink Yes 65% No 35% Reason for Drinking Escape 8% Relax ...........18% Enjoy the taste feel 25% Peer Pressure 1 % Combination . 28% Other 20% How many times a week Less than one 14% One. 38% Two 23% Three 18% Four-plus 7% Times a week drunk Zero 60% One 24% Two- 10% Three 4% Four-plus 2% Preferences Beer 55% Wine 14% Hard Liquor 1 1 % All of the above 20% Mini-mag They (the laws) have had a negative effect on my friends who want to drink. They may go to unusual lengths to drink, which in turn leads to possible criminal activities. The only affect it ' s had on me is that I am not tempted to buy alcohol with money I don ' t have. -Andria Drongoski Legally my friends and myself cannot buy or posses alcohol, but most of my friends do have a way of getting it. -Donald Brown (The laws haven ' t affected) my friends too much, but now I drink beer illegally down on the river instead of in a controlled atmosphere. - Tim Curtis It has cut down on our socializing. It ' s not the idea of drinking, it ' s unfair that in all other areas we are considered adults. We are tried as adults at 18, we are old enough to get married at 18, and at 18 we are old enough to defend our country. It just doesn ' t seem fair to say that we aren ' t old enough or mature enough to drink beer. -Beth Nilles I see many people who are spending every night drunk or wasted on something or another. -Paul Finkleman They haven ' t really affected us at all because we can always get the beer or liquor in some other way. -Monica Rayl I feel that it will not eliminate, only increase drunk driving. People do not go to the bar, they drive around and get drunk. -Lisa Eaglin I am an alcoholic and drug addict myself and I have clean for two years. After seeing my best friend killed in a car wreck because of the drugs and driving I quit. I wasted a lot of years on something that has killed my friends. And seeing what can happen to a family is even worse. Some of these days I hope to become a counselor to be able to help people. -Cenda M. King I haven ' t really been out drinking in quite a while. I don ' t think it ' s fair that this privilege was revoked. I really never ever got drunk, just a couple of relaxing drinks. -Melina Houghton I think the law is unfair in one way meaning that at the age of 18 you ' re supposed to be somewhat ready to go out into the world and fend for yourself. So if you ' re ready for the world at 18 you ' re ready to drink. -Joel Kropp If the law had to be changed, it should have been done differently. I was born September of ' 66 and was able to buy beer over half a year, then that was taken from me. I like to go to the bar to dance but we can ' t even do that and I am 20 years old. -Liz Johnson I thought that it would affect us but it doesn ' t. We still have our ways of obtaining beer and hard liquor... it ' s just a matter of hiding it more now than before. It ' s more of a challenge, but we get the job done. -Kim Marx They (the laws) suck. If people are old enough to fight for thier country and vote, these ridiculous restrictions should be lifted. -Jim Lynne Since we can ' t do it we want to do it more. Just like anything else. If we ' re not allowed to use it then we want more. If they ' d let us buy it at 18 probably not as many as people would. -Julie Ott Some of my friends are not of age to drink. When we all want to go dancing or have a good time they are restricted of these activities whether they drink or not. -Holli Anderson It hasn ' t affected me because I am of legal age; but some people I know who aren ' t of legal age, it just makes them want to have it more, they should raise the drinking age to 21, period. - Julie Johnson Uni-mag £cuv : TjJkzt ' tyMt Said These laws have not affected me or my friend! but I feel that the age for which you can purchase beer should be raised to 21. -Jenny Scott These laws have not affected me, but some other people have expressed negative reactions to these laws. I still think they are a step in the right direction. -Don Schueneman The laws on drinking have helped my family a great deal because my daughter and husband have gone through treatment and now attend A. A. -Donna D. Akin I don ' t like how it the alcohol affects me and for one thing, I hate the taste of it. -Michelle Cam- pell I don ' t enjoy inappropriate behavior from others, and most of all from myself. -Reva D. Lord It ' s my belief that the prohibition amendment ; to the Constitution should never have been repealed. -Don Schueneman Religious beliefs-do not feel the need to (drink) any longer. I drank as a teenager. -Patti Zeka Because my mother is an alcoholic and I have seen the effect it has had on her as I was growing up. -Janice Jordon I personally cannot tolerate the taste of beer so when I drink , it ' s hard liquor or wine for recreational purposes. -Dale R. Havens I don ' t like the taste or the way it affects you. - Norma Sawyer I used to be married to an alcoholic. I don ' t want my children to drink. I don ' t need it. - Debra Nadine Hunter ' Pepsi tastes better. -Layne Moore I do, but in moderation, because 1 don ' t like the after effect, sinus headaches, and also because we have a chemically dependent son. -Joanne Willoughby Because I don ' t like the taste or the side effects. I only believe in natural highs with the possible exception of the setback once a year when I forget that I don ' t like the taste or the side effects. As a registered nurse, I have seen the result of those who do not know when they have had enough to drink. Generally, they survive a terrible car accident while the non-drinker may not. The majority of fatal car accident victims that I have witnessed have been the result of drunk driving and usually the people involved are young-just out having a good time-on the highway. -Pam Elliot I have not seen anything come out of drinking that was good. -Don Huffman Because I feel that in order to have a good time, you don ' t have to drink. It hurts a lot more people than it helps. -Kathi Estes I don ' t believe in getting drunk, because I am a Christian and I believe it is wrong. -Tracy Masterson Sometimes I don ' t feel like drinking. If I see the friends that I ' m with really get wasted. I stay sober so I can drive. -Daren Neorkad It is certainly not a worthwile thing for me to do. I don ' t enjoy the affter effects and I certainly can find other things to do that are more fun. - Jenny Scott Effects of the law will help me and my friends from drunk driving. -Freda Begay One way or another kids can still get beer or anything else they want. I think they ought to be more educated on the affects of drugs and drinking. -Cinda M. King Mini -mag The epidemic proportion of drug and alcohol abuse in students nationwide prompted the organization of a local student help group at Cowley County Com- munity College last fall. This group, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Council (ADAAC), offers a combination of entertainment and education geared for CCCC students. They meet at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month and membership is open to any student. Last year ' s events included a NAB, non- alcoholic beverage, drink contest for staff and students featuring cash prizes. A field trip to Oaks Recovery Center in Denton, Texas, allowed students to participate in several workshops aimed at dealing with abuse prevention, peer pressure, and rehabilitation. There was also a special visit in January by World Champion Kan- sas City Royals Hal McRae and Willy Wilson to discuss the dangers of drugs and alcohol in sports and in their personal lives. We want to make students aware of the dangers of substance abuse and to show them that there is an alter- native to having to get high to have tun. -Linda Puntney This year ADAAC hopes to be just as ac- tive. A Beach Party Dance Oct. 8, kicked off the activities. The second annual non- alcohol drink contest was held in coil junction with the dance. First place prizt of $50 went to Kim Marx and Leslie Price followed by Cathy and Pat Betzen ir second place for $25, with Clint Lawsor and Denise Woods receiving $15 for thirc place A costume contest was also held for bes! beach wear. Kristi Estes took first place with Nick Ballarini in second, and Julit March filling the third place spot. David Regnier and Julie Reed represen ted ADAAC in Washington D.C. at the fiftl annual conference of the Nationa Federation of Parents for Drug Fret Youth. The conference, which was held oi Oct. 9-11, featured guest speakers fron around the world. Workshop seminar covered everything from suicide preven tion to funding for nation-wide educationa programs. The evening entertainment included dance, talent show and finale banquel Unity was the main theme stesse throughout the conference. The Nations Federation of Parents for Drug Fre Youth believes that through a united eff oi the program will be a success. ADAAC officers for 1986-87 are: Clir Lawson, president; Jackie Lane, vice president; Denise Woods secretary treasurer ; and Brian Albertsor SGA representative. We want to make students aware of th dangers of substance abuse and to shoi them that there is an alternative to havin to get high to have fun, said Linda Pun I ney, co-sponsor of ADAAC. The figlj against drug and alcohol abuse take courage and dedication if there is to be an marked success. It also takes tfc cooperation of everyone involved here Cowley. By working together, we can a be winners. Dr. Nelion, who received honorable mention for hi contest entry of water. looks on while Julie March mixes up her specialty. (Photo by Brian Smith) by Julie Reed Mini-mag £ t 4 ne fin tie 7Vee6e td U In a recent survey conducted in the 9 i.m. Wednesday classes, students were isked their opinion on a non-alcohol club, he proposed club would provide people inder the legal drinking age with a place o meet friends and have a good time without the problems surrounding at- endance at a regular nightclub. The creation of a non-alcoholic club [eared towards young adults comes at a ime when spending on alcohol and drug buse treatment in Kansas is reaching an ill-time high. During fiscal year 1985, nore than $7.5 million was spent by Kan- ans on treatment. The 512 students who responded to the ' ULSE survey offered a variety of uggestions for the proposed club. The ollowing list highlights student reaction. • Get something near the college, this ollege has a big problem, no en- ertainment. • The age limit should be 16 or older. • Possibly have separate nights for the high school and college students. • Make it just like a night club except for the alcohol. •It ' s a great idea. • Give the kids a place to go. It will keep them off the streets. • Music that is not too loud. • Everything suggested so far because I belong to Al-Anon and attend an After- Care group that does all of those things. • Anything in a non-alcohol club would be appropriate. • Good advertisement, good support, and good entertainment. • Last of all... remember what it(the club) is there for. Top priorities for this club, as suggested by the students, were good dance music, live bands, and a low cover charge. Other ideas from the survey were video screens, games, good food, and a large dance floor. A combination of these ideas in a non- alcoholic setting will provide area teenagers with a safe alternative in a con- trolled atmosphere. The overall response of the student sur- vey revealed that 86 percent of the studen- ts responding would patronize such a club. Several students included their names, addresses, and phone numbers on the sur- vey in order to volunteer their services to the opening of this establishment. The survey results speak for them- selves. Let ' s make this dream a reality, said Stacey Cover, a sophomore who has been instrumental in the creation of the non-alcoholic club. by Julie Reed The question does not seem to be To drink or not to drink, but where to find the best buy. (Photo by Wayne Got- tstine) Cowley students are caught up with the Kansas liqour laws. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) 8 Mini-mac ac£ 0 Sv L tce rfdeU fo t6e (fae o One @otvlefy Sofe6o«Hone Heidi was the closest person in the world to me. And now she ' s gone. Heidi Miller, sister of CCCC sophomore Stenn Miller, was 23-years old when she was killed by a drunk driver. She was a fif- th-year senior at OSU and majoring in journalism public relations when her life was snatched away from her by a man who had had a little too much to drink. The accident occured April 29, 1985, on a rainy Monday night at approximately 9 p.m. She was coming back from visiting her boyfriend ' s parents when she and her boyfriend were hit head-on by the assailant who had run into the guard rails on his side of the road and bounced off into their lane. The car careened into Heidi and her boyfriend at 90 miles per hour. Both cars were traveling on highway 51 in Oklahoma, about five miles north of Drumright, Ok. There was no forewarning for the victims because the driver of the other car did not have his headlights on. The convicted driver was not seriously injured. He suffered a few lacerations and bruises. Heidi ' s boyfriend suffered a broken hip, deep cuts and broken fingers on one hand. Heidi was not as lucky. She was killed. She had celebrated her twenty- third birthday one short month before the accident. She would never celebrate another. Heidi had just been home for her bir- thday for a family celebration. She was only 23, Stenn said. The driver responsible for the loss of Heidi ' s life was convicted of involuntary vehicular manslaughter homicide. He was also cited on various traffic violations including speeding, driving with no headlights and driving left of center. His punishment, is still undecided. He has had one trial, but it resulted in a mistrial. He was released due to lack of evidence. He is now a free man awaiting trial at about the same time as the publication of this magazine. The family of Heidi Miller had mixed reactions to the outcome of the first trial. At first I wanted revenge. I could have honestly wanted to kill him for taking my sister away. But after seeing the man and how pathetic he was, my anger shifted on- to society and the role it has in allowing this to happen, Stenn Miller said. My parents ' final reaction, though, along with mine is delayed because we are waiting for the final punishment. We all just want it to be fair and just. We want it to at least at- tempt to compensate for our loss. Stenn ' s family has dealt with this tragedy as well as can be expected. ♦ We have tried to adjust to the loss. We have had memorial services for her. We mainly rely upon each other as family members for strength. But even more so, we have turned to our faith in God and drawn strength from that belief, said Stenn. This tragedy has changed Stenn ' s life. I used to drink occasionally, but I won ' t touch alcohol now. It has made me go totally straight. Stenn ' s parents have also changed due to the accident. They have become local sup- porters of parents who lose a child and his mother is now a member of Grievance Group, a support group for those who have lost loved ones. Stenn ' s attitude toward drinking has changed, too. I don ' t condemn those who drink because I used to; but if they would realize what could happen, they wouldn ' t abuse alcohol. I have stopped drinking, he said. The new drinking laws are a step in Ihe right direction, according to Stenn. They ' re worth it if they can stop on drunk driver from killing. If it saves on! life, it ' s worth it. I understand that thj laws can be thought of as unfair, but it ' J even more unfair for a person to lose theifl life to a drunk driver. All of this has changed Stenn ' s pei spective on life, too. I value life more. Losing Heidi was a abrupt realization that anyone can die i anytime. It has also strengthened m religious faith because I now rely heavilfl on God, he said. Also, I ' m not as scare to die anymore because it ' s made me pi my trust in God. Heidi was a young woman who enjoye water-skiing, reading, spending time wi( her boyfriend and her family and was a active sorority member of Phi Mu at OS! She was also a public relations spokesma for the Alumni Association at OSU. The convicted driver had three previoi drunk driving convictions and numeroi traffic violations. The outcome of the tri; must be final within two years. No matter what the outcome of the tria Heidi Miller ' s family will incessant! mourn her untimely death. They also wi never look at drinking in the same wa again. My parents were always again: drinking and this just reinforced what the believed. I, myself, have stoppe drinking, Stenn said. Is it fun if it migl kill someone? People would realize the ir portance of human life if someone close them would die and then they might take second look and decide not to take th drink. It ' s just not worth it. by Janine Wells Virgil Watson 17 From mayor to minister to all around great guy, Virgil Watson has become a. . . (Rowley SdfrenmdK Virgil Watson, director of dent life, is everything he ap- irs to be and more, kn ordained minister in the urch of God in Christ, he is also hly involved in community ac- ities. He is known for being the it black to become mayor of tansas City and also a city nmissioner. Being mayor sn ' t all political glory. There re barriers to overcome. | received a threatening letter m some person who didn ' t like ck people, Watson said, ' he letter indicated Watson s going to be shot because the iter didn ' t want a black mayor, n spite of the problems, Wat- 1 was happy to be mayor. ' It was an honor to have been ected to be the leader of this :at community, Watson said, gave me hope that my dream it men and women will no fideo Virgil longer be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character, will become a reality. In 1975-76 Watson received the Harry Long Salvation Army Out- standing Citizenship Award. It ' s an honor which holds a lot of meaning for him. The award meant the most to me because it is presented to the citizen who has made some positive contribution to the com- munity, Watson said. It had special meaning to me because I knew Long personally. Now, Watson contributes to the Cowley community and his work here is appreciated and recognized, too. Watson is one of the best things that ever happened to this College, said Dr. Gwen Nelson, College president. He has a sin- cere concern for young people All work and no play is part of many people ' s work schedule but for Virgil Watson, director of student life, video games are one activity that he shares with the students he works with. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic) and loves to have rap sessions with them. Bob Juden, who works with Watson daily, said Watson has a tremendous knowledge of the way students feel and what motivates them to act the way they do. He ' s a superman, Juden said. He knows people. Virgil may not have a degree in psychology, but he ' s the best He ' s the best human psychologist I know. -Bob Juden 11 human psychologist I ' ve ever known. Watson works well with studen- ts, perhaps because he believes in them as much as he understands them. Working with kids is rewar- ding because they give back so much love and you are working with people who will shape the future of our nation, he said. Understandably, students love Watson, too. and they ' ll miss him when he retires. Sophomore Fawn Anderson ap- preciates Watson ' s involvement in student life at the dorm. He not only helps the students out, he gets involved with many activities, Anderson said. He never goes to one side, he always looks at both sides to solve the problem. Sophomore Robert Burton sums up the feelings of many in the dorms. He ' s a very good helper when it comes to students. Virgil takes student problems to himself. He is also a person you can rely on. by Ben Pierce 18 Donnie Huffman 7 6e 7%« icc 7%a Playing the drums in a family band has become a favorite passtime for Freshman Donnie Huffman. Most recently, he has joined the College Concert Band and the Jazz Band following a stint of playing the drums for 13 years and being in his father ' s band for five years. From age five until now, he has been set- like all kinds of music, except classical, but I like it all. | -Donnie Huffman 99 ting the beat for his father ' s band as they travel to surrounding cities and perform at celebrations and dances. My dad got me a cheap set of drums and that ' s what I learned to play on, Huff- man said. I ' ve always been interested in the drums ever since I can remember, I just knew they made a lot of noise. Huffman also plays the piano, bass guitar, and occasionally sings. I cut a single in Nashville a few years ago, and they ' re just now getting the record pressed, the song will come out on our new album, he said. Besides the band, Huffman keeps busy with his hobbies. He played baseball and golf in high school, and sang active in the high school choir. When I was in high school I made district choir my junior year, Huffman said. I was in choir for three years also. Huffman said he really enjoys playing golf. This is a new hobbie for Huffman. I hope to join the pro tour here in a year or so, he joked. Singing in the rain Rain and inclement weather didn ' t dam- pen the songs of freshman Donnie Huff- man as he performed with his father ' s band during an hour-long concert for Family Day. Huffman also showed his talents in the College Talent Show when the group he played in took second place. Donnie Huffman 19 Shaking Having a steady girlfriend hasn ' t been mch of a problem for Huffman. He and athi Estes have been going out for two ears and hope to someday be married. istes backs Donnie through all the trips nd has confidence in his work. I think he does real well, and he works 2al hard, she said. Although Huffman plays in his father ' s and and brings in some money, he also is mployed at Sparks Music Store. I ' ve worked there off and on for the ast two years, and I really like it. anytime Roger (Sparks) was short of help e would call me, he said. I just got a romotion, I went from stockboy to alesman, said Huffman. Being a drummer, Huffman has a few avorite musicians who justhappen to be drummers themselves. Steve Gates an independent studio drummer, is one of my favorites as is Larry London, a National Session drum- mer, explained Huffman. Though Huffman grew up around Coun- try and Western music he is fond of all kin- ds of music. I like all kinds of music, except classical, but I like it all. I listen to pop music mostly, he said. Donnie lived in Dallas with his mother since he was three years old until the age of 13 when he moved in with his father. My mother was in a band from Oklahoma ever since she was a kid, she traveled all over, and that ' s how my parents met, he said. Although Huffman has been around Jazz band bass player Donnie Huffman does double duty by sitting in on the drums. Huffman has been performing in his father ' s band for years but this is the first time he has been in a school band. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) music all his life, he is sure he won ' t major in music. He is still undecided in his major but is leaning a little toward business. His future plans don ' t include those of his band. In some ways, playing in the College band is a first for him. I ' ve never played in the high school band at school, he said. I just played in my father ' s band and that ' s all. It never really interested me because it ' s two totally different kinds of music. Band instructor Leonard Barnhill ap- preciates having Huffman in the band. Donnie does a very good job with the band, Barnhill said. by April Houston Not everything improves with age. At some hamburger places they your hamburger is always served ' leave their premade prepackaged immediately Fresh. Hot off the grill hamburgers sitting MffAAfin mQ de with your under heatlamps C — HC JC iH W, L choice ol ir -sh t ippings ' waiting around tor you And while they ' re waiting, they grow t _ older And older Wj l jC ? 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Diet businesses are seemingly everywhere and the list goes on an on in a confusing maze of promises for better health and a svelt body. The Rotation Diet is a series of weeks in which pamphlets come out with the week ' s meals already planned. The diet promotes what they call free vegetables and safe Junk food Low in nutrition but high on calories, America ' s love affair with junkfood ha become a weighty subject. Current trends are directing Interests away from |unk food and towards physical fitness. (Photo Illustration by Wayne Gottstine) fruits. The vegetables can be eaten anytime during the day while safe fruits are to be eaten three times a day in ad dition to the diet menu for the day. Each week as the shopper. dieter gets a new schedule, the store also provides accurate scales for them to use. The Ark City Dillon ' s had ap- proximately 180 who started the program and about half are still on it, said Pam Bryant, Dillon ' s employee. After the 10 weeks are over, they just restart on the same weeks. For those who are hesitant to step on the scales when a ' skinny ' friend is standing near, the alternative is enrolling in a diet program with a business like The Diet Cen ter. The dieter starts off eating anything al certain times and taking supplements Then the true test begins. Fish, seafood and chicken along with various meats (known on this diel as proteins) are on the diet list. The dieter must eat seven ounces of protein a day along with two fruits and as many vegetables as they want. The list varies from men to women because men can still have most red meats while the list for women carries only a few. The center provides a list of foods that can be eaten or the diet and this is also a help for the dieter who eats out. A daily weigh-in helps the dieter keep close labs on his or her progress. The pros of the Diel Center are daily weigh-ins and a counseling support system which I feel is imporlant, said Janice Simmons, coordinator at the Ark City Diel Center. ' Supplements aren ' t drugs; they art simply soy, fructose and B vitamins tc help stabalize blood sugar and keep the dieter from being so moody and irritable, ' said Simmons. If fish and chicken aren ' t down the dieter ' s alley and hamburgers, malts anc candy bars are, there are alternatives Diet pills and liquid forms of diet aids currently flood the market. Most pills leave you satisfied for 12 hours then it isi time for another pill. Another route are books at the public library that range frorr teenage diets to the starvation method Diet Facts 21 vever, some diet books and plans do e some reputation for safe and ef- ive weight loss. Fit-or-Fat Target Diet, ight Watchers Diet and the University t Plan are a few. [any diets risk nutritional iequacies. Recent studies show that the ' erly Hills Diet, Richard Simmons ' , and Stillman diets are low in the majority itamins and minerals studied, laintaining the desired weight can be as ch a problem as taking the pounds off in first place. It ' s easy to lose all the ired weight and then gain it all back. ! dieter should learn in the beginning to good foods on a regular basis. Be sure the diet you pick is something can live with forever, said Nancy dway, dietician at Ark City Memorial spital. good check list for a diet you can live h includes that: The diet should be nutritionally adequate. A diet that leaves out more than one food group is not adequate. 2. The recommended foods are easy to obtain, fix, and are likeable. Boiled eggs and grapefruit may not be appealing after so many servings. 3. The plan explain underlying prin- ciples? There is no magic way or secrets to a diet that really works. 4. It has a realistic weight loss per week. 5. It incorporates behavior modifications and exercise to keep the weight off. 6. The diet plan have a maintenance plan? Many diets don ' t and this is im- portant in taking it off and keeping it off. Rapid weight loss may not be the best way to become thin. One to two pounds a week is an average recommended weight loss. Losing more than one to two means not losing fat but losing water weight. said Tredwav. by Michelle Bair Tone-up tips A diet decision has been made, and your mind ' s jumping into full swing; getting ready for the torture you ' ll be inflicting on yourself for the next few weeks. The goal is set, but is it really going to do any good to lose some weight? According to Linda Hargrove, volleyball and women ' s basketball coach, you must exercise to keep your muscles toned. Otherwise you may be able to lose ex- cessive fat, but you will retain some fat in your muscle composition. To avoid that problem, exercise is a necessity. A person must cut down on calories and burn calories to lose fat, Hargrove ex- plained. Many dieters don ' t have the time to do an actual workout, and need some quick exercises to help keep them in shape. That regimen could include the traditional jumping-jacks, sit-ups, and push-ups. But another quicky, is the use of heavy ropes. Hargrove said that a two- minute workout with a heavy rope is equivalent to a one mile run, and is ex- cellent exercise for the arm and leg muscles. Exercise is a lifestyle, Hargrove said. It ' s a lot easier with an active lifestyle. ' ' Hargrove gave some tips for those who may just be getting started exercising. First, get a physical, especially if you are over 30 years old. Second, start in moderation and work up, and third, be sure to adequately stretch out your muscles and ligaments before you begin. Find a friend or a group to exercise with, Hargrove said. It ' s a lot easier and is good moral support. 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Positve views toward the change come from both students and faculty. Well, it has never bothered me, because I have never dropped a class, but it ' s probably a good idea. It ' ll make peopl study to try and stay in their classes, sai sophomore Cathy Betzen. English and Literature instructor Su Darby, said I don ' t think it is negativ when it shows you have dropped, becaus. people drop for a variety of reasons. According to Conrad Jimison, Cowley ' Registrar, the change is not to hurt tb students, it is to give a truer picture o student success at the College. Sophomore Robert Burton also agree that the change is for the best. I think it is good, because if you ar stupid enough to drop a class, then i should show up. It makes students thin more about what their career an education is going to be. But not everyone sees the change as positive action. I don ' t think it ' s very good. I ' ve had t Conrad Jimison COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNI AND VOCATIONAL-TECHNI DROP-AD Robert Burton STUDENT ' S ment by adding or d refe with the change egistra • ' . m 7 a«wUfafy Irop classes because of schedule conflicts, nd I don ' t want it to have to show up on ny records, said Tammy Wyant. Terry Deffenbaugh holds a rather (lif- erent negative opinion for the change. I on ' t think they (drops) should show up, specially since we have to pay for our lasses. It ' s kind of like if I buy a pair of nderwear, wear them once or twice and tien throw them away, it ' s no one else ' s usinessisit? Sophomore Tracy TPatterson looks sward the change in policy as a possible inderance for the future. It might ruin your chances of receiving larger scholarship at a four year univer- ity since you have to transfer all your revious transcripts. Kim Marx shares a view similar to Def- jnbaugh ' s. I don ' t see why anyone has to know I don ' f think it ' s negative when it shows you have dropped... Sue Darby what we dropped or didn ' t drop, she said. With the pros and cons to the issue, it is hard to say which policy is the better. Ac- cording to Conrad Jimison, registrar, the change was made primarily to aid the ad- ministration We can track students better, and we have a better record of those who drop. We need this for auditing purposes. That ' s the reason the change was made, he said. by Laura Moore 23 EGE iOOL Date Tracy Patterson Terry Deffenbaugh $ % w m P 24 Joan Warn Students, businesses cash in o n Cowley ' s Special Sewicet This year Cowley will be of- fering special projects and workshops to the public with the hope that if enough interest is generated it can be a continued service to the public. Joan Warren, of Cowley Special Projects, is involved in several projects and workshops. One of the new projects, the Small Business Development Center, is held in cooperation with Wichita State University and the Small Business Ad- ministration. I am setting up the Small Business Development Center here at Cowley in Ireland Hall and it is set up in conjunction with Wichita State University and also the Small Business Ad- ministration. What we will be doing is aiding small business people in, for example, for those wanting to start up a business, we ' ll counsel them by finding out is there is a need for that business in the area. We also do counseling on finan- ces, accounting, and setting up their books, said Warren. The counseling is not all done by Cowley staff members. These people who do the coun- seling are area professionals, and we have some college faculty and administrative staff that help us, and we also have business people in the comunity that give their professional advice and his is free of charge, said Warren. These services are set up to help the public but they are not on a permanent basis. It ' s not like we are going to do an ongoing thing for these people but we are going, to get them ini tally set up, said Warren. The Small Business Develop- ment Center is not just for new businesses. It ' s also for small business people who are having trouble in their businesses. They have to be the owners or managers of small firms classified as small businesses, which can not afford to purchase consulting services. A management problem or a lack of knowledge on thier bookkeeping, marketing proDiems, and we also give ad- vice on employee problems, said Warren. This service is not just available for Cowley county residents. We work a four county area which includes Cowley, Sumner, Chatauqua, and Elk counties in which we assist business people in, said Warren. Workshops are another aspect of the work Cowley special projects do. These workshops include: design and decor, alternatives to leaving children at home, buying and selling homes, and a photography critiqueing workshop. These workshops are scheduled for November and more in- formation will be made available as the time approaches. Another workshop that is scheduled to begin October 28 is Your Next 10,000 Days Working and Living. The classes are scheduled to last six to eight weeks and will be Tuesday nights held on 6:30p.m. Along with projects workshops, Cowley Spe Projects people to write bs resumes. I help people with t resumes and how professionalize them in the r chronological order and them with what ' s acceptabh today ' s resumes, said Warn If there is a good attendant these workshops, these and o services will probably be off in years to come. by Kristi Adorns Sitting Still Snatching a moment of rest, special projects worker Joan Warren takes a break from her busy schedule. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) Continued Page 25 Balmer GED lab (Continued from page 11) I always draw my cake out first on a piece of paper. I draw every last detail. It ' s almost like being a drafter. Next, I ' ll hunt for pictures of real flowers. I want my flowers to be real and natural. Not perfect, but natural, Balmer continued. ' It usually takes nine to ten hours to do one cake. That ' s even a rush job. I ' ve done some cakes as long as 24 hours and other as quick as eight hours. Working on a cake is always personal to Balmer. I always deliver my cakes to the front door and I always make sure it ' s on the table and see the people ' s faces light up, then I sneak out quietly, Balmer said. I, hate to see them cut a cake. It ' s like the cake and I have become very close. by John Dalton Family Day (Continued from page 2) family. Dinner, like breakfast was buffet style and drew about 200 people. Entertainment by the Nicky Ballarini family presented people with an op- portunity to sit down and relax after their meal. Janine Wells ' family was announced winners of the Family of the Year contest, and a weekend get-away to the Can- terberry Inn in Wichita was drawn. Dorm Supervisor Pat Henderson, was the lucky winner of the trip. by Laura Moore (Continued from page 5) derstandably very pleased when that hap- pens. In the classroom, some of them are such good students that the other students don ' t realize that they didn ' t come from a traditional high school, she said. Each year there are several that are on the honor roll, and in the honor society, that started out here. And that makes me feel real good, and I hope it does them too. Because whatever the reason that they left high school, they ' ve had a fresh start. And they have all of the advantages that the other college students have. Eaton said that she always tries to motivate the student to go on with their studies. I want to get everybody back for a college class, rather it ' s physics or cake decorating, she said. Deciding between physics, cake decorating, or the gamut in between is im- portant to the person continuing, Vollweidersaid. She always encourages them to go on, and a lot of times she calls me in to confer, and we sit down and find out what they ' re interested in, Vollweider elaborated. Do they want a certificate, do they want an Associate of Arts Degree, what are their interests, what kind of work have they done? And we make suggestions as to what they might go in to, what courses they might take. And she encourages traditional students as well as non- traditionals to go on. In addition to her work with students on their general education, Eaton also spends a great deal of time with her English as a Second Language classes. In that program, she teaches foreign speaking people English. It ' s been a lot of fun, and it ' s been quite a challenge. We get so many people around the table here some nights, and they ' re all different languages, and they ' reall talking in their own language, if there ' s anyone for them to talk too, and I have to stop and say ' Let ' s go with English ' , Eaton laughed. Sometimes the progress is slow. But it is always there, Eaton said, even when it is hardly discernable. You have to look at the ESL ' s like an in- fant. Infant ' s don ' t talk. When they arrive they listen and they decode for about nine or ten months. And these people don ' t have nine or ten months, they have to be reading and writing before that. But we never rush them, when they ' re ready, they ' re just like the infant. When it ' s there, they start to talk, she explained. Vollweider said that people often ex- perience trepidation when they first con- sider coming to the ABE ESL GED program. A lot of times people will call hoping that the program won ' t be open at that par- ticular time. They come up with all kinds of excuses, she said. The older you are the more fearful you are of coming back, especially to work on your high school diploma. However, the uneasy feeling usually disappears when they discover how the program works, Vollweider said. Once they get here they find out that Terryis the kind of person where you come in, she shows you what to do, and you go in- to a room and you do your thing. I ' ve never known of any student who left because they were frustated or upset, or because they didn ' t get help, she said. The neat thing about Terry is that due to her en- couragement and support, once she gets you down here, she ' s got you. by Steve Dye FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINFIELD THE BANK FOR A LIFE TIME SOUTH MOTOR BANK 1421 MAIN EAST MOTOR BANK 1905 CENTRAL 221-1650 MAIN BANK 900 MAIN WINFIELD to. CHECKING ACCOUNTS PFRSONAL LOANS AUTOMOBILE LOANS REAL ESTATE L04NS « CATTLE LOANS NIGHT DEPOSIT CERUFICATFS OF DEPOSIT TRAVF.Lf PS CHECKS • INDIVIDUAL REIIREMFNI ACCOUNTS TRUST SERVICES • BANK BY MAIL SERVICE CASHIERS CHECK 4 EXCHANGE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS STEKNER ' S TIRE AUTO SERVICE A Goodyear Independent Dealer 1121 Main Winfield, KS Free computer alignment check with purchase of four Eagle ST ' s. Your car or pickup will notice — so will everyone else WHITE LETTER RADIALS! 26 Men on Spirit Squad Let ' s hear it for tne Mf If you notice something different about this year ' s spirit squad you ' re not aone. In fact, Jim Brown and Ed Brooks are the fir- st men to join the Cowley Spirit Squad. Brown, freshman Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement major, is a graduate from Southeast High School in Wichita and Brooks, freshman, says he is probably majoring in Psychology but is undecided. Brooks is a graduate of Topeka West High School. Both guys heard about the idea of being yell-leaders from different sources. I was offered a scholarship to yell-lead at Cowley while I was at Cheerleading Gamp, Brooks said. Wanda Shepherd told me about it and I accepted. Brown, however, heard about it in quite a different fashion. I was sort of peer-pressured into it, and then I decided to stick with it, he said. Both Brooks and Brown wanted to be Cowley yell-leaders for similar reasons. For me it provided a chance to cheer at a smaller college and be more involved with school, than just going to classes. And it also gets me into the games free, Brooks joked. Brown had a number of reasons for wan- ting to cheer at Cowley. It gives me a chance to keep into my gymnastics and be involved with school activities. It also helps pay for school, he said. Experience is one thing they both have plenty of. Brooks was a member of his high school squad for two years, serving as cap- tain his senior year. Brown has been in- volved in gymnastics for six years. Four of those years were spent competing and the other two teaching. Even though he has no real experience in yell-leading, he was a four-year gymnastics letterman in high school and placed fifth all around in the Men ' s Slate Gymnastics competition. Both Brooks and Brown are optimistic about the upcoming season for this year ' s squad. We feel that this early in the year, it ' s hard to tell, but we have a hard working squad and are positive about the year ' s turnout, said Brown. Being part of a squad that consists of 14 girls and only two guys is one of few pluses of the arrangement. It ' s definately better that being surrounded by 14 other guys, that ' s for sure, said Brooks. But for Brown it ' s not that different. It ' s not that big of a change for me because my high school squad had a lot of girls on it, he said. As yell-leaders for Cowley, Brooks and Brown will be at all home games and at ap- proximately half of the away games. They will also be substituting in the role of the Tiger every once in a while. Although yell-leading takes up a large portion of their lime, they both have several other hobbies. 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For Brown, that independence is tem- pered with an appreciation of things that are done best at home. It ' s not too far away from home, yet close enough. Especially to get my laundry done, said Brown. Plans for these two yell-leaders are long- ranged. I want to be a detective and if I don ' t like that, then I ' ll be a carpenter, said Brown. Brooks, on the other hand, simply plans on continuing his education. But the future probably does not include yell leading for either of the new Tigers. Neither of us are seriously planning on being a yell-leader at a four-year college. For me, it takes more gymnastics ability than I have and for Jim, it lakes more lif- ting than he can handle. You see, Jim weighs only 98 lbs. Brooks joked. Both of them have one main goal in mind for this year as yell-leaders. We want to create enthusiasm in the crowd at all games, but especially the home games. We want to be good. Brown said. by Janine Wells HAROLD L. LAKE President 100 E Kansas - P.O. Box 756 (316) 442-3210 Arkansas City, Kansas 67005 ARK CITY MIRROR GLASS 523 North Summit Arkansas City, Kansas Bus. (316) 442-2630 Res. (316) 442-2372 RONALGEE 28 7 roy Girrens is a perfect example of brains and brawn all in one. Troy is an ' 85 graduate of Newton High School and plans on majoring in electrical engineering. He also keeps busy playing sports and keeping academically involved. In High School I played baseball four years, I made first team all AVL as a junior in the outfield and I was first team all AVL as a senior at pitcher, Girrens said. I also played basketball for four years and football for four years. In foot- ball I made all AVL first team in the secon- dary my senior year. I was in student government in high school for four years, At Cowley, Girrens continues to be ac- tive. Vice-president of the Student Govern- ment Association and a member of the baseball team, he maintains a 3.79 grade point average. After graduation from Cowley in May, Troy plans to attend a university to recieve his degree in engineering. I ' ll go to a four-year major college somewhere but I ' m not sure where, he said. It depends on if I can get a scholar- ship for baseball or academics. It will have to be a major college because of engineering, little schools don ' t have engineering so I couldn ' t go to one of them. For most students, it ' s difficult to break away from their home towns. Troy found out that his freshman year, but while living in Ark City during the summer he also found out it isn ' t that bad. Last year I missed Newton, but Ark City is a lot like Newton. I ' ve been down here long enough, by staying down here this summer and everything, that I ' ve got- ton to know a lot of people in the town and not from just here at school. I have a lot of people to talk to in town and they just make it feel kinda like home. So, now it ' s a little easier to be away from Newton, said Girrens. Troy seems to really enjoy Cowley, because of its size he thinks it can be a great asset. With baseball, classes, work study, and being Student Government Association vice-president, Troy has little free time. I spend most of my free time studying. When I ' m not studying, I just go mess around and play a little basketball on eight-foot goals or mess around with Robert, said Girrens. This summer, Troy pitched for the local semi-pro baseball team and found it rewarding. It was an experience, I learned a lot about playing baseball because we played Baseball Hot Outt a lot of guys that were tougher competition and I learned a lot about pitching. I met a lot of neat people, he said. There were a lot of guys from bigger schools who came down and played with us and I made a lot of new friends. While playing baseball this summer, Troy and two other boys lived with art in- structor Doug Hunter who coached the semi-pro team. Hunter recently married Patti Tiepermann who has two girls which kept the house pretty busy. That was an experience, too. It was dif- ferent because everybody just goes in an out as they please around there and nobody keeps regular hours. It was kind of a mad house, joked Girrens. Girrens is the youngest in his family o four. He has one older sister and was neve; introduced to the experience of three litth sisters. I haven ' t had any little sisters before, ' he said. Trish, Lindsey, and Ashley always wanted to play, or come up and d stuff with us and I had never had tha before so it was a little different. It wa; fun, Doug and Patti are real nice and the; took good care of us. Last year, Girrens was honored Fresh man of the Year in baseball am Academic All Region Six, also fo baseball. He is ready for a good season thi Softball 29 a Dvmv Vn ear but looks for group cooperation in the ;ame. by April Houston Slugger Taking time out for the Pulse photographer, Kim Schuchman shows the form that helped jnake her an important part of last year ' s soft- tall squad. Schuchman hopes the current squad III repeat the success of last year and take the eaion VI championship. (Photo by Wayne Got- itine) |im Schuchman, a sophomore at Cowley, has been playing Softball for about 12 years now, and she says she just loves it. I ' ve played Softball in the summer just about every year, she said. Schuchman is a graduate of Newkirk High School but that didn ' t get her softball career started. I didn ' t play for the high school, but I played in Ponca every summer, she said. Snagged Going over the fence for a tough one, Troy Girrens catches a long fly ball during fall prac- tice. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic) Schuchman ' s love for softball comes partially from an older cousin who also plays. She ' s about 10-15 years older than me, and I can remember watching her games when I was young. She ' s really good, even now. Right now she coaches, which is what I want to do eventually. I guess she is kind of like my idol, Shuchman said. With Schuchman ' s dream of becoming a oach, Cowley entered the picture. I got a softball scholarship to go here, and it sounded good, since I would still be close to home, she said. After finishing her sophomore year at Cowley, Schuchman plans to attend a four- year university such as Arizona S tate, Oklahoma State University, or Oklahoma University. I plan to major in sports education and become a high school coach and physical education instructor. Schuchman ' s goals are well underway with the courses she has taken at Cowely, general psychology, recreational ac- tivities, and physical conditioning, along with all of the required courses to recieve an Associate of Arts degree. Along with attending classes, Schuch- man also plays shortstop for the Cowley Tigers. I played third base last year, but I like shortstop a lot better. I like making plays to second base, she said. Schuchman feels that the Tiger softball team will do well in the Spring season. We ought to be able to defend our title from last year. Last year we were named Champions of Region VI, she said. Being so active in softball, Schuchman comes across the dumb jock comments a lot. Schuchman feels that these remarks are way off because to be an athlete on the college level, you have to keep your grades up to be eligible and to know what ' s going on, especially if you want to transfer to a four-year college, she said. by Laura Moore 30 Volleyball CONTINUING TRADITION Cowe y Tigers do well in early conference play Cowley County has a long standing tradition of having a perennially strong volleyball team, and the 1986 season is no exception. In 1978, the Cowley volleyball team was the conference champions, but since then the Johnson County team has dominated the conference. Cowley has always com- peted well with Johnson County, but John- son has been able to come out ahead at the end of the match. Last year Johnson County lost its dominance, and the conference title was shared by three teams, Johnson County, Allen County, and Cowley County. Even though the 1986 conference title is still up for grabs, Cowley has played well in early conference play. By the middle of October the Tigers had already defeated both Johnson County and Allen County in conference action. Most teams, reguardless of size or ability, have some type of problem throughout the season. Cowley is no ex- ception. Our problem is that we don ' t play real consitently. We play real good in one mat- ch and them turn around and play poorly in another match, said Coach Linda Hargrove. I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that we have played a lot of four year schools this year, said Hargrove. The teams inconsistency has not af- fected Coach Hargrove ' s outlook on the team. I ' m certainly not down or negative about this team because they have played inconsistently throughout the year, said Hargrove. They play as well as any team we ' ve ' 44 It seems when it is time to win we ' ll do it. -Tammy Wyant ever had at Cowley and they are poten- tially the best team we ' ve ever had, she said. A region six championship requires some consistency. If we play consistently we would definitely be a contender for the region six championship, said Hargrove. If it is true that the strength of a com munity college team comes from its sophomore players, then the Tiger This year Cowley has five returning sophomores. Cowley also has strong fresh- man members as well. Peaches Harris is just one of these and she is a starter. Even though the team has played in- consistently, they have been winning. It seems like when it ' s time to win we ' ll do it, said Tammy Wyant, sophomore. The Tigers again proved their dominan ce by defeating Johnson County a second time when the two teams squared off ii Overland Park on Oct. 12. The tough mat ch ended with the Tigers winning 15-10,11 15,and 15-13. The win cinched a spot for the Tigers ir Regional Playoffs. Regionals are all or nothing. We havt to win in order to go onto nationals, saic Hargrove. Cowley ' s long-standing tradition of win ning volleyball teams is certainly a sourc of pride but it also can be a hinderance t team members. Our tradition of winning help: sometimes because it intimidates our op ponents but it also puts a lot of pressure oi the team to keep the tradition going, saic Hargrove. by Kristi Adams mlT ' S A GOOD TIME FOR Id ' S THE GREAT TASTE J® OF Mc DONALDS VERN RICHERSON General Mgr. 2022 N. Summit Arkansas City, Ks. Hand Crafted Items Candy Dolls Tins Collectibles Antiques Candles Cards 524 N. Summit (316) 442 1986 Arkansas City, Ks. 67005 Volleyball 31 Bottling Company 1215 Main Winfield Spike Tammy Wyant, number 10, slams a spike past two Hutchinson blockers to lead the Tigers to a 15-4 and 15-12 vic- tory over Hutchinson early in the season. First place in the Conference was nearly wrapped up after the Oct. 13 game against Johnson County when the Lady Tigers overpowerd Johnson County 15-10, 11-15, 15-13. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) Determination Peaches Harris spikes the ball past two John- son County defenders in one game of a f our- game match. The Tigers downed the Johnson County squad 15-9, 14-16,15-9 and 15-12. ESEK MID KANSAS FEDERAL (MKl 442-6700 MID KMSAS FEDERAL SAVINGS S LOAN ASSOCIATION 125 N SUMMIT ST ARKANSAS CITY. KANSAS 67005-O7S4 32 Intramurals D J From football to pool, to get fit or to stay in shape students get into the intramural program Intramural sports at Cowley test not only the speed and stamina of the part- cipants, but sometimes their humility as well. The games give students a chance to get out and have fun, and they provide a way to get some exercise besides. According to Bob Juden, who organizes the events, It ' s good for non-varsity athletes compete just for the fun of it. It ' s a good way to socialize, that ' s primarily why we have it. The sports that the intramurals en- compass consist of both traditional type sports, and some that are not as familiar, Juden said. Intramurals consist of more than just basketball, volleyball and football. We also had the Tiger Tubes, a survival course, golf, ping pong and pool, he explained. The students pick the players that make up their teams teams themselves. After a team has been picked, the players must remain the same for the remainder of that particular activity. New teams can be selected for differing events. There is usually a good turnout for the games, Juden said. There were ap- proximately 60 students who played foot- ball, abut 30 in the pool tournament, and several more partcipated in Tiger Tubes. in the pool tournament, said that he en Juden said that he always has plenty of tered because he thought that he had players . good chance at winning . I would guesstimate that we had I have been playing poolfor a long time •• It ' s good for non-varsity athletes to compete just for the fun of it. -Bob Juden €)€) roughly 60 students in football, 24 kids in Tiger Tubes, and about 30 in the 8-ball pool tournament. We generally have anywhere from 40 to 100 kids involved. In the golf tournament there is generally 12 to 16. A lot of times it ' s determined by the weather, Juden said. Although the games are friendly, that doesn ' t mean that they ' re not competitive. Freshman Henri Chatman, who played on a football team in the intramurals, said that there are always good players on the teams. The tournament was exciting, there was a lot of talent on each team, Chat- man said. I wouldn ' t mind playing again next year. Freshman Eddie Brooks, who took part we have a table at home, Brooks saic So it sounded like fun to get into the toui nament. Troy Juden won the pool tournament but he was more enthused about the ir tramural flag football games. I always played football in school, and though it would be a good way to find ou how out of shape I am, Juden said. I als met a lot of people, which was fun. The intramural events will continu throughout the year, with basketball am softball being just two of the games plan ned. by Devon Bonfy All fall down Even though it wasn ' t tackle football, Janine Wells was game to get tackled by Troy Girrens in a close intramural match. (Photo by Way Gottstine) Intramurals 33 I thought it would be a good way to find out how out of shape I am. -Troy Juden 99 Pool pressure Intramurals action catches Troy Juden as he wins the pool tournament cham- pionship. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) Cowley shuffle A fade is attempted by Henri Chatman as his opponent Tracy Patterson at- tempts to block and tackle him. About 60 students showed up to play in the in- tramural football games. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) Mr - THIS BUD ' S OR YOU rk Valley DistribuMrs ►rFI ld ? i ]fc 91 ft  ■ AN INSIDE LOOK AT JOHN DALTON John Dalton is a sophomore who will graduate at semester. He has been a part of the Pulse staff since it first began in 1984. He has also been a part of the Cycle and Roar staffs. John enjoys singing, acting and reading. He has held major roles in every dramatic production at Cowley since he entered as a freshman in 1984. Most recently, he will be remembered for his portrayal of the villian in this fall ' s version of He Done Her Wrong. This past summer, John married the former Diane Sodowsky who also attended Cowley. Following graduation, John plans to attend Southwestern College and major in drama. In addition to maintaininga a 3.21 grade point average and keeping up with his numerous extra-curricular activities, John works at the Arkansas City Public Library. Perhaps one of his favorite things to do is to teach dramatics to children through USD 470s P.M. Academy. Most recently, he directed a melodrama which featured a cast of all ages including some four year olds. AN INSIDE LOOK AT APRIL HOUSTON April is a freshman at Cowley County Community College majoring in special education. She is a member of the Tiger Spirit Squad, the Cycle staff and the Pulse. This issue marked a first for April when she participated in a mock shoplifting experience which she says she ' ll never forget. A graduate of Arkansas City High School, April likes to dance and enjoys writing. April works in the Public Relations Office as a work study job. I EDITOR Michelle Bair ASSOCIATE EDITOR Steve Dye DESIGN EDITOR Laura Moore PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Wayne Gottstine ADVERTISING MANAGER Brian Reed STAFF WRITERS Kristi Adams Devon Bonfy Stephanie Brunner John Dalton Jan Herrmann April Houston Ben Pierce Julie Reed Janine Wells Denise Woods STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Pat Pruitt Brian Smith Jeff Dziedzic ADVISER Linda S. Puntney Christmas edition TABLE OF CONTENTS Christmas Traditions Christmas traditions are everywhere and Cowley folks have a variety of per- sonal ways to celebrate the holiday. What do Cowley students want for Christmas? Read and find out. 12 One day we all may be listening to the radio and know the man singing. He could be Ron Dixon. 14 Find out how SRS and Pell Grants have their advantages and disadvantages. Getting Federal financial aid to attend college can make it difficult to meet daily expenses. 24 Who said the operative phrase in policeman had to be man. Cowley has seven policewomen. Dear Diary Former Cowley students realize dream and make Christmas special for others with Mrs. Santa ' s Workshop. Beg, borrow, or steal 10 Staff writer goes out for an undercover assignment on shoplifting. Diner ' s Delight ON THE COVER Cowley Tiger mascot Wes Porter disguises himself as Santa ' s helper as he gets into the Christmas spirit. The tree is at Mrs. Santa ' s Workshop which is owned and operated by Linda and Terry Juden. Terry has already graduated from Cowley and Linda will con- tinue her education at Cowley starting in January. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) 17 The diner is back to review a restaraunt carry-out that you may want to consider trying. See how the Phantom Diner rates J.C. ' s Barbeque. 18 A look back at Arkalalah and Leslie Blatchford, the girl who wears the crown. Art Show 20 Industrial Technology students are developing skills that will be careers. Two students have learned about a high tech lathe by making an aluminum and brass chess set. 22 Doug Hunter has organized the first Faculty Staff Art Show ever held at Cowley. Find out how the idea originated and what some entries may be. 26 What about going to college with a parent or with a child? See how Cowley parents and children handle attending classes together 32 A review of the Cowley volleyball season, and of one special player who ' s been nominated for Ail-American honors. Christmas Traditions £ J Vespers, reception signal start of Christmas season Vesper ' s, a tradition at Cowley since 1981, began in the Aud-Gym and was moved into the Little Theater upon its completion. Each year the concert is followed up with the annual reception hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Nelson. It ' s CowleyCos like the school, not calicos, Kenneth Judd will tell you. Judd is proud of the 16-member per- forming group that he says serves as an ambassador for the College. Our purpose is two-fold, he said. Fir- st, we give students the opportunty to per- form, and secondly, for public relations for the College. We want the school to put its best foot forward ( through the group) . Judd ' s version of the CowleyCos first got its start in 1981 when he came to the College from Arkansas City High School. At that time the College offered what was called Choral Ensemble. According to Judd it took about two days to change to the current philosophy which is behind the singing and dancing group. Membership in CowleyCos is by audition only. In past years there have been as few as 12 and as many as 20 people in the group. In 1981, the group was costumed in calico dresses to add to the pun in the name. Since then the costumes for the group have become more sophisticated. This year ' s costumes were chosen by the group with the assistance of the director, Kenneth Judd. The sharpness of the dress white and blue helps to reflect the stan- dards of performance that have been made tradition with the music department at Cowley. The group, a concept carried over with Judd from the high school, per- forms for organizations and clubs during the semester and ends with a vespers con- cert the last Sunday before the Christmas holidays. Christmas traditions at Cowley are special for sophomore Brian Reed. Christmas time is special for me. Even though we start our Christmas music in early November, the group finds them- selves humming the tunes as they walk down the halls and I even annoy my co- workers with the constant repeating of my favorite selections from our music. Arkalalah is a big event for us but we really enjoy performing for family and friends at Christmas time. •• even annoy my co- workers with the constant repeating of my favorite selections of music. •Brian Reed 99 Starting with Arkalalah in the fall, the group makes about 50 separate per- formances during the year. That ' s something both the director and the students enjoy. Judd also enjoys working with the students. Music students are good students. They ' re well regimented which pays off in their personal behavior and in per- formances, he said. It ' s evident the students enjoy being in CowleyCos, too. I love it, said freshman Cyd Stout. It ' s so much fun. We all get along really well and manage to work out our dif- ferences. by Stephanie Brunner I ' m afraid it ' s true that most of us won ' catch Santa coming down our chimnej but we ' ll still be celebrating. In December, when the weather start ' turning cold, most of us start feeling tha old Christmas spirit creeping up on us. Th Cowley campus is no exception. Student: as well as faculty and staff start getting anxious, not only for the vacation, but als for that old familiar closeness and warmtl that the Christmas season brings. At Cowley, we have a wide variety ot people from all over the world, and th i ways of celebrating Christmas vary frorc: place to place and from home to home. We always think of the old traditiona, white Christmas, but sophomore Pan Fritz says the weather in South Carolina ir December is usually warm and rainy Fritz likes to spend Christmas with hei family and the special people in her life Her family enjoys a small tradition al their own. My whole family drinks a cup of wine, ' says Fritz. I celebrate Christmas wit! my family, partying all night, anc listening to Christmas music. Fritz also enjoys being with someone special like my little nephew. It ' s the weather that makes celebrating Christmas in Florida a little different, too. Instead of saying ' I ' m dreaming of e white Christmas ' we say ' I ' m dreaming ol a green Christmas ' , said Amy Semmler freshman. Christmas Eve we break a pinata and light a fire-only if it ' s cold-anc we sing Christmas carols. We wake up early, about 6 a.m., to open our stockings and we have a big dinner with turkey anc ham. But not everyone eats turkey or ham for Christmas dinner. In Tiawan they indulge in something a little different. Nobody eats turkey. A big Christmas dinner might be steak, says Jolly Liang, a native of Tiawan. We don ' t exchange presents. We do that on the Chinese New Year. We go to church at night on Dec. 25, and they give the children candy. In Tiawan it doesn ' t snow, and Liang has never seen any. I get excited, ' Oh! Has it snowed yet? ' , Liang said. There are also a few people who have unique plans for the Christmas break. No doubt Latitia Fields, Rob Weaver, Christmas Traditions ira and Matt Hicks will be enjoying them- selves. I ' m getting Married to Leighton over Christmas, Field gushes. Matt and Rob aren ' t quite getting married but they may be looking for prospects. Any other time I would spend Christ- mas at home with mom and dad and my little brother but this year me and Matt Hicks are going down to Padre Island to celebrate it there, said Weaver. Up in Illinois and Wisconsin it ' s usually cold, over Christmas and Derrick Young and Tom Ahrensmeyer love it. I spend Christmas with my family, said Young. I love it. We wake up early in the morning and I talk to my mom. I play with my little brother and his toys. I love toys. The first thing I reach for is sweets. Our family is close on Christmas, real close. I ' m looking forward to going home to my future wife Melissa. If it doesn ' t snow, said Ahrensmeyer, it ' s not a real Christmas. But it always snows every Christmas and it ' s real cold. Somsy Sengvixay is originally from Laos and is currently a maintenence em- ployee and grounds keeper here at CCCC. In Sengvixay ' s country most people don ' t celebrate Christmas. They don ' t have Christmas day. We have just New Year. Usually we have din- ner together on the first day of the new year. We enjoy it, said Sengvixay. I came over here and I have to do what the people do. I go to church. You know, it ' s all good, it ' s just how you believe, he said. Some people love Christmas so much that they go out of their way to make it a special occasion for their family. My dad is in his eighties and my mother is in her sixties, said Olinda Wat- son. They both wear heart patches and both have arthritis. My mother gives her- self insulin shots and has high blood pressure. This is the first Christmas in twenty years that she is going to bake and wants to put up a Christmas tree. It ' s hard for her to take care of Kempty ( Olinda ' s son) and me since I ' m in a wheel chair. There will only be the four of us. Getting up at the crack of dawn can be fun on Christmas (or any day for that mat- ter). We go the midnight mass, said Nicki Ballarini. Julie (Reed, his sister) and I sleep through it. I used to go in about 5 o ' clock in the morning with a present and say ' Mom, can I open this one? ' But I don ' t do that anymore. Now I usually go to a con- cert or something on Christmas night. No matter how Christmas is celebrated and no matter where, it ' s got to be one of the all time favorite occassions of the year. Come on, admit it, you love it! I ' m afraid it ' s true that most of us won ' t catch Santa coming down our chimney, but we ' ll still be celebrating. by Jan Herrmann Traditions Christmas at Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School just wouldn ' t be complete without the down town decorations. The eight foot trees and San- tas are familiar sights to students and have become a part of a local Christmas tradition. The decorations were up early this year and Santa arrived two weeks before Thanksgiving to herald the beginning of the Christams shop- ping season. (Traveler photo) Dear Santa Cowley Want List From penguins to Lamborghinis £owley It ' s that time of year again. It ' s time to wish good will to your fellow man, to put that extra dime in the Salvation Army kettle, to be happy and jolly, to get out the oV Christmas stockings and hang them on the fireplace mantle with care. Last but not least, it ' s time to start making out your Christmas list. Compiling a Christmas list for Cowley is like asking a little kid in a candy store what they want to eat first. Students of all ages were asked what they most wanted for Christmas, and all kinds of responses were received. Students at Cowley are definitely unique and so are their ideas of the perfect Christ- mas gift. Students asked for everything from movie stars and deserted islands to credit hours for classes. The one thing they all had it common was that Cowley folks have definite ideas about what they want for Christmas. Sophomore Beth Nilles wants to be stylishly comfortable in class so she ' s asking for money and a pair of sweats. I need sweats to wear to class, she said. Tricia Fitzgerald, sophomore, wants to be warm from heart to toe. I want to see my boyfriend, Charles, and I want a pair of socks to keep my feet warm in bed. Freshman Eddie Brooks ' list is short and to the point. He says he wants 64 credit hours and a future! Stuffed animals topped the Christmas list for freshmen Wendi Watson, who wan- ts a GIGANTIC teddy bear, and Shelly Maskrid who ' s asking for teddy bears and every college student ' s favorite, money. Catherine Craig, freshman, wants wool socks, and Brenda Haden will be looking for Sylvester Stallone under her tree. Arneetrice Cobb, freshman, says Jim McMahon, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, is what she ' ll be looking for on Christmas morning. Who else but Sophomore Troy Girrens would ask for an egonculator valve for his car to get better gas mileage. Danny Snow, sophomore, says he ' d like a maid and a map to his bathroom. Sophomore Kim Marx is asking for a similar gift-a butler who ' s good looking and as dumb as Rob Burton, so I don ' t have to pay him. If Rob Burton gets his Christmas wish he probably won ' t care whether Kim Marx pays him for being a butler or not. With a cherry red, convertible Lamborghini un- der the tree what more could he ask for? (Robert, don ' t hold your breath for this gift. Our research shows that Lamborghini doesn ' t make a convertible-how about a 1963 Corvair convertible instead? ) Romance and romance-related gifts were at the top of the list for sophomores Rob Weaver, who is hoping for an engagement ring, and Pam Fritz who wan- ts to be with the man I love-my nephew. Other items on the Cowley Christmas list include: Teresa Lawless, freshman, -some decent food to eat in the cafeteria. Lori Clark — a new car (fresh) Sheila Ball — new toothbrush (soph) Michelle Sawyer — a puppy (fresh) Pat Betzen — a watch ( fresh) Amy Semmler — Cabbage Patch Doll (fresh) Pat Lawson — to see may family and children (Director of Developement) Libby Palmer — some sol jeans (sec. for Pres. Nelson) Tammy Wyant — penguin house slippers that squeak, (soph) Judy Osner — Hutch Community College to move to Ark City, (boyfriend goes there) (fresh) Denise Miller — a play-girl to clean our dorm room for inspection days (fresh) Debbie Bridges, receptionist in Ad- missions Office,-$l million Sue Morris, registrar ' s secretary- Obsession Perfume by Calvin Klein Wanda Shepherd, secretary to the vice- president of administration, -to lose 20 pounds Joycelyn Goff, accounting clerk,-long gold chain Pat Brown, Natural Social Sciences Department secretary, -Oscar Food Processor Melissa Schwabauer, freshman, -a mon- th long paid vacation away from everything Lisa Demaree, financial aid secretary, -a piano Linda Hargrove, -a new neck, my old one is spastic and worn out Ed Hargrove, Director of Financial Aid,- another Region III championship for soft- ball Leonard Barnhill, Director of In- strumental Music, -72-piece band with proper instrumentation A Dear Santa Cowley Want List tudents want it all for Christmas Art illustration by Jan Herrmann Karen Clay,freshman,-Teddy Ruxpin, a talking teddy bear Krysty Tarver, sophomore,-a MAN! Julie Reed, sophomore,-to pass Algebra Jackie Lane, sophomore,-all A ' s in my classes Rob Alexander, assistant basketball coach, -14 wins by Christmas Derrik Young, sophomore,-a Mercedes and a mansion Regina Musgrove, freshman,- a horny hillbilly Peaches Harris, freshman,-The Home National Bank Nick Ballerini, freshman, -to get my braces off Thomas Ahrensmeyer, freshman, -to spend time with my girlfriend Herman Peeples, freshman, -pair of black leather driving gloves Virgil Watson, Director of Student Life,- Lincoln Continental Tera Foster, freshman,-to find a boyfriend Shannon Lowery, freshman, -a new war- drobe, a 1986 Camaro and to pass my college algebra and American literature classes Suzanna Hewitt, sophomore, -a diamond ring Stacey Cover, sophomore,-Tom Cruise and a typewriter Betty Martin, Director of Learning Resources, -a new purse and a blanket with a picture of a duck on it Elaine Brown, Humanites Department chairperson, -someone to grade my English papers. Melina Houghton, freshman,-to get married Brent Murphree, freshman,-chow puppy Leslie Blatchford, sophomore,-to grow taller so Mark Patrick won ' t tease me anymore Mark Patrick, sophomore,-to see Leslie Blatchford grow Dixie Hatfield, sophomore and wife of Police Science Instructor Elvin Hatfield,- pearls Sophomore Brad DeMoss came up with a traditional Christmas gift idea. All he wants for Christmas is his two front teeth and we ' re hoping that ' s because he wants to join the PULSE staff in wishing you a Merry Christmas. by Janine Wells Mrs. Santo ' s Workshop She ' s oil year round Tree trimmings Nearly a dozen trees with a variety of Christ- mas decorations fill Mrs. Santa ' s Workshop. Some of the becorations are home made and sold on consignment while others are manufac- tured. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) Christmas is a special time of the year for many people but for Terry and Linda Juden it is especially important. The Juden ' s opened Mrs. Santa ' s Workshop on Sept. 15. Terry Juden is a graduate of Cowley County Community College Police Science and Linda interrupted her CCCC education for a semester to open the store. She plans to resume her studies at the College in January. Linda is currently studing to complete a degree in education. I ' m going to try and take the same things I was planning to take this semester, she explained. Juden decided to wait until next semester to begin her course study. The store was the factor in making her decision because of the time involved in the shop. Terry and Linda have both dreamed of opening the shop since they were married eight years ago. My husband plays Santa Claus every year, so it seems rather natural, she said. But she doesn ' t let him have the whole show though, she also dresses up as Mrs. Santa. Christmas is special to the Judens. When it ' s Christmas we always go overboard, Linda said, explaining the idea of their Christmas shop. The business has been slow, but that didn ' t come as a surprise. I expected it to be slow because we opened early to accomodate Halloween and Thanksgiving, she said. We had a lot of Halloween decorations and I ' ve tried to get Thanksgiving but people just don ' t make Thanksgiving. I have very little of it, she said. The Judens are stocked for the Christ- mas season, however. The store has a sup- ply of trees, decorations, lights, garland, wreaths and gifts. Some of the gift items A 7 Season ' s Greef ngs As the Christmas season begins, visions of holiday decorations fill Mrs. Santa ' s Workshop. It ' s the first year for the business which Linda Juden and her husband, Terry, hope may be around for a long time. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) Mrs. Santa Linda Juden, a Cowley student who took the Fall semester off to start a business, is the co- owner of Mrs. Santa ' s Workshop. Here she is surrounded by her helpers. Juden ' s husband is a co-owner of the store and a former Cowley student. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) are on consignment from people in the area. There is plenty to choose from at Mrs. Santa ' s Workshop but Juden says the biggest problem she ' s delt with is the waiting for the suppliers when they ' ve run out of items. Order and send the money, then they say ' Sorry, we ' re all out of that right now ' , said Juden. Although it ' s been slow, and the Judens have had problems with orders they still have big dreams and ideas for the future. My husband keeps talking about a chain of Christmas stores, laughs Juden as she explained their hopes for the future. The store will be seasonal until she gets her degree, then they ' ll have to consider the future of their business. The Juden ' s hope to have Mrs. Santa ' s Workshop back next year. It may be in a different building and a different location but that won ' t matter. For the Judens, the joy of Christmas will be wherever they go. by Michelle Bair 8 Sharing is Caring In 1890 the Salvation Army Captain of San Fransisco provided food for the area ' s poor people. He raised the money for the food by placing a large kettle in the main sea port, so that everyone could see it and deposit their loose change. Soon this kettle had become a tradition during Christmas, not only one that spread throughout the United States but throughout the world. These kettles are now used in Japan, Chile, and in several European countries. In the United States, the Salvation Army aids more than 4,500,000 per- sons during the holiday season. Ket- tles have changed since that first one in San Fransisco. Some now have a booth with a bellringer and a public address system singing out traditional yuletide carols. Behind it all, though, is the same Salvation Army message, Sharing is Caring. Christmas helper The Salvation Army is a priciple source of aid for the needy all year round but especially at Christmas time. Captain Allan Irvine and a Salvation Army volunteer check their inventory of goods on hand. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) SOLID BRASS FRAMES FROM $799 Reflect the glow of autumn photos with solid brass frames— now specially priced Choose from three designs in 3x5, 5x7 and 8x10 sizes Only $799, $9 99 and $12 99 Only at Hallmark GRAVES ' --:_ DISCOUNT DRUG STOUT © 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc Sharing is Caring --_,_ _ Since 1890, the Arkansas City Salvation Army has given Christmas Aid to needy families in the area, and today Captain Allan Irvine wants to keep that tradition alive. This is my family ' s first Christmas in Ark City, said Irvine. I ' m very excited about this first Christmas here. I like helping others who need help. If this year is like last year, Irvine should have the chance to help about 1,838 people in 574 families. Irvine is more con- cerned with helping the needy than he is in checking their honesty. Most people who come to the Salvation Army are in need so we work from that principle. We try to find out what their monthly income is but other than that we have no hard guidelines, he said. We would much rather be in error of giving help than of not giving help. Besides the traditional kettle drive, the Salvation Army spreads the season joy by delivering their bi-weekly magazine during Christmas. We have the privilege of distributing throughout Cowley County our ' War Cry ' magazine. We should start delivering around mid-December, said Irvine. But the Salvation Army can ' t help all of those who need it by themselves. We receive help from 60 different organizations and businesses here in town, said Roxie Rickords, Salvation Ar- my volunteer. Many schools will put on a can goods drive and then bring their totals to us for our pantry. Many of the Salvation Army volunteers come from the Salvation Army Church. We use some needy family volunteers, too. This way they have some work ex- perience and they can, in turn, use us as a job reference, said Irvine. We either pay them for their help or help them through our Christmas food supply. The Salvation Army isn ' t the only local organization who gives Christmas Aid. The Lioness ' Club distributes stocking caps and mittens for school children. They check them out from their school principal and can return them after winter is over, said Phyllis Tilson, Lioness secretary. We also have been giving the children who don ' t eat breakfast, due to money problems at home, breakfast bars. by John Dalton PATIO 442-KWIK SANDWICH SHOP HOURS Mon-Wed 10am- 6 pm Thur-Sat 10 am -9 pm Sandwiches, salads, soups desserts. Fast, Friendly Service in a relaxing atmosphere 312 South Summit Arkansas City, Ks I i ITS A GOOD TIME I II I I MCDOnaid ' S the GREAT TASTE I B I® OF Mc DONALDS VERN RICHERSON General AAgr. 2022 N. Summit Arkansas City, Ks. 10 8£ , BO OtV. 0 STfAl Ripping it off While watching for the sales lady or any curious customers, April Houston shoves a berret in her jacket. Houston performed a mock shoplifting experience as an assignment for the PULSE. (Photo by Pot Pruitt) I took a deep breath, swallowed hard and bravely got out of the car. Half an hour ago I thought this would be no problem. While wondering into the store, I asked myself, April, why did you decide to shoplift? It wasn ' t bad walking around the store looking at the clothes but when reality hit me, it hit me hard. I decided to shoplift and I was going to do it. I felt like the sales girls knew I was going to do it, they wouldn ' t leave me alone! Each girl asked me if I needed help and I politely said no thank you. I don ' t think I looked like a juvenile delinquent, maybe it was my nervous appearance. I picked out a few items I like, two skirts, a sweater, and sweater-skirt ensenble. The sales lady told me she had to count my gar- ments before entering the dressing room. There were five items, but she counted four, counting the sweater-skirt ensenble as one piece. She more or less told me where to change, which was in the dressing room right in front of the door. She watched me the whole time. By now I was shaking so bad I could barely change clothes. I took the skirt from the sweater-skirt outfit and wrapped it around my waist, then I put my clothes on over it and put the hanger in my jacket so no evidence would be left behind. Now all I had to do was walk out the door. It wasn ' t that simple though. As I was giving the sales lady the clothes I had tried on, she noticed that the skirt was missing. She told me that there was a skirt to go with the sweater, and I told her there wasn ' t. She asked me hautily where the skirt was and I told her I only picked up the sweater. She went and told her manager that there was no skirt for that sweater and I headed for the door. As I was leaving I saw a girlfriend ' s mother, I briefly said hello and left. The get away car was nowhere to be seen, so I walked down the sidewalk. She pulled up and I jumped in — fast ! I did it — I ripped something off! My friend they were watching me from the door of the shop so we drove off faster! I did it once, now I knew what to do and how to do it. I went home, changed my clothes, fixed my hair differently and went back to the store. By that time there were different sales girls working so I knew this would be easier than the first time. 11 I walked in and no one noticed me from being in the store earlier. I started shoplif- ting again. Belts, gloves, earrings, socks, sunglasses, hats, t-shirts, bracelets, pur- ses, even a umbrella and a teddy bear, I took nearly everthing. By the time I had finished I had made four trips in and out of the store and no one even noticed that I had left and returned. It was easy, after the second time I felt like a pro. The sales women were all talking at the counter and if they weren ' t there they were in the back room talking, leaving me in the store alone. But that wasn ' t supposed to happen. I was supposed to get caught, be hauled into the police department, booked, charged and thrown into the slammer, all for a per- sonal experience story on shoplifting — this was just pretend and I didn ' t get caught. In a real situation things might have been different. They were for a friend of mine. Sally (we ' ll call her Sally) went out of town to see a very good friend. On the way home she stopped by her grandmothers The loot house in a nearby town to visit and eat. After leaving her grandmother ' s house she decided to stop by Gibson ' s and get a tape to listen to on the way home, because she was sick of the few tapes she had. She went in and looked at the tapes. She was really fond of the Pink Floyd tape, but it was nine dollars and she only had fifteen with her. If she spent nine dollars on the tape she would only have six dollars to make it home on — she still had a long way to go. Soshethought Tllliftit. Hurredly she stuck it in her purse and headed for the door. As she was leavingthe store a man yelled at her to stop so she did. What Sally didn ' t notice were the mirrors all along the top of walls where the officers were, watching for shoplifters. first add to shoplifting Sally was 100 miles from home and stuck in jail. The only person she could call was her grandmother. Sally and her grandma were close. But if April Houston coses with her vast array of hot merchandise. In all she collected 29 items valued at $177.76. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) she found out Sally really shoplifted it would break her heart. Sally had no choice. She held up really well until she heard her grandma answer the telephone, then she broke down. Her grandma was great. Grandmas usually are. She made Sally ' s bail and sent her home. Sally messed up. She was fortunately able to keep her parents from finding out. It will always be on her records. Sally is a freshman at a good university, and is majoring in engineering. She depends mostly on academic scholarships to get her through college. Nine dollars could keep her from her education and career. Sally ' s story isn ' t much different from a thousand others. Shoplifting increases during the Christ- mas season said Jeannette Bennett, manager of CATO. You can ' t blame people for wanting things to give their family, say if you don ' t ( Continued on page 21 ) 12 Picking Bands come and bands go but second semester freshman Ron Dixon is hoping his band will be one people will talk about for a long time. Dixon and his band started competing at the College talent show in October, musically. Dixon ' s solo performance brought him first place and inspired him to do more competing. I ' ve never participated in a com- petition before, said Dixon. The song that I performed in the talent show was ' Blue Eyes ' and ' Come ' n Home ' . I wrote both of those songs. Dixon took one other band member, John Schmidt, and entered the Wally Fowler ' s Stars of Tomorrow Talent Sear- ch, sponsored by KZSN radio station The Ron and John duo took first in the vocal group category but placed third overall. The third place is actually more im- portant than the first place, Dixon said. Because we won third place we got to per- form on Channel 8 television with the Wally Fowler Talent Search show. Dixon had more to do than just perform ontelevison. I got to perform at concert level, another was the competition tests your ability. I met quite a few (people) who are prestigious so they can tell me how to go Ron Dixon Ron Dixon rolling ' thQ Big about it. I get to send my material to Wally-Fowler and he ' ll review my music. He ' s known for Patsy Cline ' s success, said Dixon. There ' s more to Dixon ' s band than the Ron and John duo. Members are scattered right now but they hope to get back together soon. The band plays under the name Osage Prairie Sand Band and consists of five men. Parts of the band have been together for 12 years and others for only a year. Dixon is the driving force behind the group. I formed it and rounded people up to be in it, he said. Actually, I built it in my garage. Dixonnot only put the band together but he also writes the majority of their music. I ' ve written several songs, he said. I sometimes write songs while rolling down the road. My songs are triggered by most anything. Although Dixon writes most of his music he enjoys performing hits from George Strait and Don Williams. Dixon hopes that Strait and Williams will become an important part of the band ' s future. I hope to sell some material to George Strait, Don Williams and Randy Travis, Dixon said. The money and prestige — it would be nice to hear them sing my songs. They ' ve made it already, so the royalties would be nice, said Dixon, explaining his reason for wanting the performers to sing his music. The average person would stop his effort there but Dixon also has other plans in — 46 Music is one of my heart ' s desires and can take you from rags to riches if you get in the right door. -Ron Dixon fV Union State B ank ™ Convenient locations to serve you! ! MAIN BANK 127 South Summit NORTH BRANCH DEXTER BRANCH Kansas Summit 100 North Main Dairy Queen WE TREAT YOU RIGHT 1620 Main Winfield 221-3115 Holidays ■fHippy- ' Holidays Ron Dixon 13 toward success Time mind. The band hopes to go into the studio in the near future and record Osage Prairie Sand Band ' s ' Hard at Work. ' We also want to do a video in relation to the song we wrote called ' Sally ' , Dixon said. Dixon ' s plans for the band don ' t stop in the studio. He still sees competition as an important part of the band ' s interests. We are fixin ' to try ' Hee Haw, ' ' Austin City Limits ' and ' Star Search, ' he said. Why is he working so hard to make his band go so far? Music is one of my heart ' s desires and can take you from rags to riches if you get in the right door, then I ' d just love to go through that door. by Michelle Bair Heart ' s desire Second semester freshman Ron Dixon plays a piece of his own music for the audience at the College Talent Show earlier this year. Dixon hopes to make it big with his music some day. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) ARK CITY J MIRROR GLASS 523 North Summit Arkansas City, Kansas Bus. (316) 442-2630 Res. (316) 442-2372 RONALGEE COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM 20% discount to Sr. Citizens CCCC Students Faculty 308 East Central Ave. Arkansas City, Ks (316)442-6280 Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30 14 Sacrificing for Education w s Furthering an education means personal sacrifice Currently, about 65 percent of the students here receive some form of finan- cial aid. Last year the College awarded $771,394 to students who qualified for gran- ts and scholarships and recipients of the Guaranteed Student Loan brought the total of funds awarded to just over $1 million. In short, financial aid at Cowley is big business that makes education possible for nearly 1,000 students each year. But for some, receiving the funds has become a mixed blessing. Students receiving food stamps or on welfare get their food stamps cut when they receive a Pell Grant or a Guaranteed Student Loan. According to Ed Hargrove, director of financial aid, it ' s an uphill bat- tle for students who are the most in need. Most of them feel like they can ' t go to school unless they have the other help. When they apply for Federal aid and get it we start getting calls, Hargrove said. Calls come all the time from Welfare and Social Security wanting us to make out statements of the student ' s budget and what they receive compared to their college costs so they can deduct ap- propriately from their welfare benefits. According to Hargrove, the cuts are made because the welfare and social security agencies want to be certain students don ' t benefit too much. If they think the student is gaining any kind of upper hand by receiving aid, they try to get on top of it to get their share of what the student is receiving, he said How is this federal aid in the form of Pell Grants and GSL ' s deducted from welfare? First, the Pell Grant and GSL are added together, then the student ' s college fees excluding books are subtracted from the 66 Most are emphatic about the fact they are embarrassed to be in the situation they ' re in. Ed Hargrove f9 Federal aid. The aid left over is divided b the months the aid is planned for. Finally the answer is deducted from the food stam ps allotment for each month the federa aid applies to. The federal aid doesn ' t ai feet the cash assistance or medica benefits programs. Welfare tries to prevent double dipping What I understand doesn ' t seem cor sistant to me, said Angela Johnson, CCG student who is caught in the dilemnu They don ' t count your Pell grant c student loan in your cash assistance, an don ' t count it as income in some program: But it is counted as income with food stan ps. It doesn ' t seem very consistent. I wis they would balance it out in the cas assistance. Students receiving food stamps, welfa or Social Security payments can receh aid from sources others than Feder monies. Scholarships awarded by tl College for academics, activity grant and special circumstances don ' t affe welfare. The money from these sourc goes directly to pay tuition and sometir books. Another way to avoid the probler through JTPA, a training program i proved by the government. JTPA is fina cially covered by a Carl Perkins Grar « try Sacrificing for Education 15 High hopes Determined to sacrifice to succeed by graduating from a university, Angela Johnson does her best in studying and taking care of her This program covers tuition, fees, and child care. Also, it deals with on-the-job fining and vocational classroom Gaining. But not everyone can qualify for the JTPA program and it ' s these people who seemingly are being penalized for trying to improve themselves. son. Johnson is one student who doesn ' t necesarily benefit from receiving financial aid. The amount of the aid she receives from the college is deducted from financial assistance received from the Federal government. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic) Most students are emphatic about the fact they ' re embarassed to be in the situation they ' re in, Hargrove said. They don ' t like it. They want to get out and be a capable worker. From my position here, there ' s nothing I can do ex- cept to try to communicate with the legislators about this problem and try to get something done about it. Hargrove has already written letters to Fifth District Rep. Bob Whittaker ex- plaining the problems faced by these students and he isn ' t alone in his concern for them. Susan Rush- Johnston, coor- dinator of special services recognizes the problem, too. There are a lot of expenses that are in- volved with going to school that are not directly related to academics, said Rush- Johnston. Naturally you have books, tuition and fees but you also have gas, housing, supplies clothing and personal ar- ticles. You still have living expenses. They don ' t change just because you ' re going to school. You ' re not eliminating expenses 66 Welfare just seems to tell you, you can ' t make it. Angela Johnson f when you decide to attend colllege, you ' re adding to them. Instead of the leftover federal aid from school fees going toward books, tran- sportation, and school supplies. It must take the place of the lessened food stamps to make up the difference. Students like Angela Johnson must sacrifice to go to school to gain marketable skills. With a cut from $141 to $22 a month in food stamps, I had planned to use the Pell Grant for food, said Johnson. Suddenly, I had to move due to unsafe conditions for my son and me. I had to use $430 for rent and deposit and that just wiped it ( the Pell Grant) out. So now, I ' m sure we ' ll be eating less until the next Pell Grant check comes. If I hadn ' t had the Pell Grant I don ' t know what I would have done in that emergency. I couldn ' t have done it. Hargrove admits that there may be some students who try to beat the system and take advantage of the money available. We ' ve had some who have come in to (Continued on page 21) 16 Album Review Wayne ' s Picks David Lee Roth Eat ' em And Smile David Lee Roth ' s Eat ' em and Smile is great follow up to his EP Crazy From the Heat. He doubtlessly has one of the best bands in rock and roll today. His band, which in- cludes Steve Vai (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass), and Gregg Bissonette (drums), leaves Roth musically unlimited. The album starts out with the com- mercial ' Yankee Rose. This is suitable for Top Forty and some hardcore rockers. It ' s an energetic rocker to get the album started. Shyboy is the second song and possibly the best. This best exemplifies the unique styles of Vai and Sheenan as they do some harmony riffs. Gregg Bissonette displays somes impressive powerhouse drumming in this fast rocker. I ' m Easy and Ladies Nite in Buf- falo slows the album down a bit. I ' m Easy a shows some nice virtuoso blues solos by Vai and impressive blues rythyms by Sheehan. These two songs are a few of the songs in which the music doesn ' t over- shadow Roth ' s original voice. Lyrically there ' s not much here but it sounds good. Goin ' Crazy is a fun dance number with an incredible riff throughout the whole song showing off Vai ' s incredible technique. In Tabacco Road Roth and Vai work well together such as ' Yankee Rose. Vai ' s Tasteful guitar licks bring out Roth ' s voice. Billy Sheehan work shows up well his solo in Elephant Gun. Actually, the song seems to be an excuse for all the members of the the band to loose control in a good way. Sheehan and Vai put their talents together to make one incredible harmonic riff. In Big Trouble Roth uses his voice as if he ' s telling some exciting story, and the song slows the album down for a well deserved break after ' Tobacco Road and ' Elephant Gun. Screamin ' Stevie Vai shows once again why he ' s one of the best on Bump and Grind. Mixing great teehnigue and awesome tremolo tricks, he does what most good guitarists only dream of. He positively overshadows Roth on this song but hey, why not? . Roth ends the album with the comical That ' s Life. He has horns and strings, and it sounds ' like a cross between the big band era and Vaudeville. With this album Roth has definately showed the rock world that he ' s serious. If you are the least bit interested in what you have heard from Roth, buy the album. It ' s a good investment, and a good addition to your record collection. Cinderalla : Night Songs Night Songs is one of the strongest heavy metal debut albums of the year. It ' s basically raw rock and roll with a slight blues background. The musicians are good, not great, but they do work well together to create somewhat of an original sound. The lyrics and vocals are not exactly top grade, but the singer sounds sincere enough to get the point across. The highlights of this album are Shake Me and Nobody ' s Fool. Shake Me is the perfect example of a good metal song. It best exemplifies Cin- derella ' s sound. Nobody ' s Fool is a strong, dramatii heavy metal ballad. This song is by far th best song on the album. The rough voca! are suitable for the strong guitar riffs an powerful drum beat. Although Cinderella ' s Night Song may not be the most incredible debi album, it shows a considerable amount talent from this young band. If you are int energetic rock and roll, Cinderella Night Songs should be in your colle tion. 7W Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet Typical Bon Jovi. No excitment her Jon Bon Jovi breaks no new ground wi this followup to 7800 Farenheit. Musically the album is boring. There no innovative or even interesting guit. solos or riffs. The band doesn ' t play wi much enthusiasm at all. Lyrically, Slippery When Wet is excuse for Jon Bon Jovi to throw his ha around in his best narcistic fashion. The highlight of the album is Wante Dead or Alive. It ' s a strong acoust ballad and the only song on the album wi any creativity. The song builds from ; acoustic guitar and Jon Bon Jovi ' s voice a basic penatonic solo by Richie Sambort Slippery When Wet is Bon Jovi ' s mo commercialized album to date and a vei big let down. The music has no feeling wi the exception of Wanted : Dead or Alive The album is exceptionally monotonou This is an album not to collect. by Wayne Goitstine ftovenfoi 1± Dear Diary About 80 students, faculty and staff kept diaries on November 10 to help write the story of A Day in the Life of Cowley. Because of space, not all entries could be included here but the staff has tried to include something from everyone who returned their diaries, by Wayne Gottstine) Monday, November 10, dawned as an unseasonably :old day, but was otherwise quite normal. Social jpheaval, economic unrest, basketball and football all ■eared their ugly heads. President Ronald Reagan, through his spokesman .arry Speakes, continued to refuse to comment on -eports that he had violated the law in arranging arms sales to Iran in return for the release of three U.S. lostages, including David Jacobsen. The British Common Market imposed sanctions and tn arms embargo against Syria, citing Sryia ' s alledged upport of terrorism as the reason. Richard von Ende, a former top administrator at (ansas University, was sentenced to three years in jrison for the distribution of cocaine. An underground faction, believed to be Shiite vAoslem extremists loyal to Iran, announced that they vould free a number of French hostages being held in .ebanon within 48 hours. Which they did. Winter weather moved into Kansas, and single digit emperatures resulted in record lows. There was light now accumulation in northern and western Kansas, ind the lowest reading in the state was in Concordia — just south of the Nebraska border — where it was 6 degrees just before dawn. In Arkansas City the temperatures were a little higher, with a low of 27 degrees, but many members of the Cowley population were prepared to swear it was colder. The Cleveland Browns beat the Miami Dolphins 26-16 on Monday Night Football. King Hussein of Jordan presented a bullet-proof Mercedes to the Prime Minister of India Rajiv Ghandi. Ghandi survived an assasination attempt earlier in 1986. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an anti- whaling group, claimed responsibility for the sinking of two Icelandic whaling vessels, and claimed that the Icelanders had been hunting whales illegally. Bruce Springsteen ' s five-record set, bid to be the Bob Dylan of the ' 80s, came out and sold phenomenally, with nearly every record store in the nation selling out of their allotment of the albums within hours of opening their doors. There were equally earth-shattering developments involving Cowley County Community College on that same day. Mini-Mag Day in the Life of Cowl 4 ' Day itt t6e Ac e a£ (faudecf Bill Brown,- a General Motors training technician, used the Cowley Vo-Tech automotive department facilities to conduct a specialized electronics training program for area GM mechanics. The Tiger basketball team narrowly defeated Pratt Community College 79-78 to raise their season record to 2-1. Larry Schwintz awakened to Willie Nelson on the radio, and 15 minutes later Martha Buchanan rose to the sound of her dog scratching at the front door before returning to bed. Libby Palmer had cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and so did Pat Brown. Students at the dorms had waffles that met with less than rave reviews in the cafeteria, while Calvin Woods, Paul Nash, and dpubtless many others made do with coffee for their first meal of the day. Sid Regnier started his busy day by checking on the progressof the newdormitory, and Pam Elliott began her day of classes with a visit to the powder room. Toni Weeks arrived at her first class unprepared with her assignment, but she coped with it well by selling Camp Fire candy to her classmates. Sue Morris brought an apple cake to the faculty lounge. It scored considerably better than the cafeteria waffles, and was quickly consumed in a faculty feeding frenzy. While Cowley administrators held a meeting to elect a representative for the selection committee that will conduct the first stage of the presidential search, Larry Schwintz delivered a lecture on embryo transfer in beef cattle to his Livestock Science and Management class. Dr. Nelson visited with a former teacher at Cowley, Doug Ewing, while in his outer office the jelly bean jar ran dry. Wanda Shepherd went to the Pizza Inn with Debbie Hobaugh to eat lunch, and Ed and Linda Hargrove went home so Linda could watch Days of Our Lives. Bud Shelton spent the afternoon reading a program on lawn maintenance landscaping, and a number of students took an Algebra test. In the evening, Nick Ballarini, Peaches Harris, and Regina Musgrove talked about having babies, although presumably not together, and Stacey Cover curled u| with a book. Debbie Bridges ironed her clothes for tl next day. Cyd Stout called her boyfriend, and Reggie Thompson sank the winning free throws in the Cowli basketball game with only two seconds remaining in the game. Larry Swain crashed at 8:30, and Carol Hobaugh Maudlin fell asleep just in time to miss the nightly news, and woke up 10 minutes after it was over. Bui Shelton caught the news, then went to bed. And at two in the morning Tom Ahrensmeyer hit t pillow just five hours before his alarm would go off 1 start another day. And so goes a day in the life of Cowley... Morning ' s stprt After his morning shower, Alan Daniel works on making his hair suitable for the dad Wake-up times at Cowley ' varried from larJ9 Schwintz ' s 4:45 a.m. to Daniels 1 p.m. (Photo t Wayne Gottstine) jy in the Life of Cowley Mini-Mag 4:45 .rtt. 45 Larry Schwintz — The clock radio imes on to Willie Nelson singing On the aad Again, the radio announcer sure unds happy. Maybe it ' s because his day just starting and mine is just beginning. 00 Martha Buchanan — The dog is loose, j ' s at the front door and I get up and tie m back up. He woke Shelley up, too. We i back to bed. 45 Larry Schwintz — Breakfast at the xintry Kitchen. The usual crowd is ere, have coffee, toast, and Cheerios. 45 Debbie Bridges — Rise and shine! It n ' t be Monday morning already. Think 1 lie here just a few minutes more. 45 Phil Campbell — Alarm rings as ual. That thing never sleeps in, it ' s ways on time. I reach over to shut it off id Gloria (wife) says it can ' t be that time ready, we just went to bed, so it seems lyway. So we hop (ha) out of bed to face new day. As usual I stub my toe on the rner of the bed getting to the restroom ; wouldn ' t be right if I didn ' t) . 00 Debbie Bridges — The alarm sounds ;ain. Guess I better get up for sure this ne. In the shower I go, that will wake me i. 07 Larry Swaim — Seven after six? ;ez, how many times have I hit the ooze bar? How cold did he say it was? hat am I going to wear for my walk? here are my gloves? 6 : 10 Libby Palmer — I tumble out of bed, rn on oven to make cinnamon rolls for eakfast, then off to the shower. 10 Calvin Woods — Drove into town (Ox- rd) to the Sav-a-Trip for coffee with the lys and to shoot the bull. Sav-a-trip rob- d during the night. Made for more ex- tement than usual. 20 Larry Swaim — What am I doing out re in the dark? 6:25 Larry Schwintz — Leave restaurant I can hear Cecil Carrier tell us what the iather is going to be today (man is that Id). 10 Libby Palmer Nikki hollers from r bed, Mom don ' t forget the cinnamon lis ! Put rolls in oven when I know it will ke family another 15 minutes to get ing. 45 Cyd Stout - I am getting dressed and ying to figure out if I got all my tmework done or not. 45 Paul Nash — The clock radio goes off r the first time and as usual, I don ' t hear 00 Cyd Stout - While eating breakfast, I dually have to do homework. 7:05Toni Weeks— Woke my daughter Ashley up to get ready for school. Read my Bible and prayed for the foreign missionaries. This is the only way to start a day right. 7:05 Larry Swaim - Home again. Nothing Like an invigorating walk to start the day right. Where ' s my Norelco? 7:05 Paul Nash - 1 finally get out of bed after my wife has finally got me to wake up. This is the worst part of my day I don ' t like to wake up, I have always been this way and probably always will be. 7:10 Toni Weeks - Get Ashley ' s clothes out, then went and washed my face and wake up, Ha ! Plugged in the curling iron. 7:10 Paul Nash - I am looking out the bathroom window. I am brushing my teeth and the shower is warming up. I wonder how cold it is outside and what kind of day I will have. 7:10 Calvin Woods - At last... Whoops where ' s my makeup? Denise runs back to the house. 7:15 Tom Ahrensmeyer - The alarm goes off and the monotonous buzzing noise is driving an imaginary nail into the back of my head. 7:15 Nick Balarini - Living Hell! It seems like I just went to sleep. I don ' t feel like getting wet this morning so I ' ll just wash my face and brush my teeth. How long could such basic everyday tasks take? They took me about 15 minutes. 7:15 Toni Weeks - Put a load of laundry in to wash and fluffed the ones in the dryer. 7:20 Tony Weeks - Ashley comes into the kitchen and is ready for breakfast. I prepare her breakfast— Frosted Flakes- Fold clothes in the dryer and put away. 7:20 Larry Swaim - I think these slacks are long enough that no one will notice that the socks don ' t match. 7:20 Marcy Patrick - Time to go to work. God, it ' s cold out this morning, I should have warmed up the jeep. Some ducks just flew over headed south, maybe the weather men knew what they were talking about after all. 7:25 Paul Nash - 1 am preparing to stop at my usual stop in the morning for COF- FEE! This is very important but to my suprise and disgust I find that the store is closed due to a robbery from the night before. I think my day has started out bad but, it is probably not near so bad as my friend who works in the store ' s day has started out. 7 : 30 Debbie Bridges - The kids are ready to go and so am I. Wait Brad just stopped me in a state of panic. He needs a newspaper telling about last week ' s elections to take to school. I threw all those papers out yesterday, He ' ll have to dig them out of the trash. 7:30 Tom Ahrensmeyer - My stomach growls and the noise wakes me up. I wash up, brush my teeth, get dressed, all to the beat of the radio. I don ' t now what song is in because my brain is still numb. 7:30 Nick Ballarini - Tripping over my bike, I found my way across the room to my c loset and climbed into a pair of jeans and a couple of shirts. It was too early to put shoes and socks on standing up. I realized this when I found myself sprawled across the chair I should ' ve been sitting in. 7:40 Nick Ballarini - Yum-Yum! Deliciously hard waffles. They aren ' t hard until ou put the syrup on. It ' s kinda like mixing water and cement. I should have not passed the Captain Crunch up. It would have tasted better than the frisbee waffles. 7:40 Marcy Patrick - Oh, good, the aroma of the packing house I don ' t think I could make it through the day without that stink, ha! 7 : 45 Paul Nash - 1 am just north of Ark City now listening to the radio they ' re talking about a shortage of iguanas (a type of lizard) in Central and South America due to the fact that so many people are eating them. In fact one scientist recommended that they be raised on farms. 7:45 Toni Weeks — Give Ashley lunch money, hug, and kiss. Tell her I love her and to have a good day and send her to a neighbor ' s to take her to school. Put clothes in the dryer. Add another load in the washer. After Ashley is gone, I goto the bathroom to put on my makeup, fix my hair. Boy why do I do this everyday? 7:45 Debbie Bridges — Arrive at work. Get all our files out of the vault and try to get organized for the day. The phone starts ringing immediately. People are calling in to let us know they ' re sick and want me to let their instructors know. 7:45 Tom Ahrensmeyer — Breakfast is served. I have now broken three forks trying to cut the now rock hard waffles. These are not real waffles, they are only reasonable facsimiles. Eating anymore would be dangerous to my health, so I quit while I ' m ahead, Libby Palmer — Arrive at work and the boss is already here. This is a busy week for me since I have the board agenda to prepare for the monthly meeting. Turn on the copier,unlock files, and check the calendar to see what is scheduled for today. Awful warm in the office for a Mon- day. 8:00 Toni Weeks — On my last strike of mascara I hear my three year old calling his momma! Mini-Mag Day in the Life of Cowle) % a.M 8:00 Tom Ahrensmeyer - We meet in the library for English class and we are taught how to use a library for the 178th time in our life. 8:00 Sid Regnier - Left for dorm con- struction site. Because of the cold weather, no activity. Specs call for masons not to lay bricks unless temp is 40 degrees and rising. The temp was 41 degrees and predicted to be falling. Made a mental note that we have now lost five and a half days to inclement weather. Sure wish the weather would cooperate and let us get roofs on the projects. 8:00 Nick Ballarini — Off to Engineering Graphics. It ' s a fun class, but it will probably hurt my head to day as it does every Monday morning. The waffles are already killing me. 8: 16 Dr. Nelson — Finished board reports. 8:20 Bud Shelton — Going to Virgil Wat- son ' s office. I had a call over the weekend but I was not home, so I am going to see what went on in the dorm. 8:30 Pat Brown — I keep thinking of break time. It ' s cold out so I ' m going to have some hot chocolate. ' ■ %! 8 : 30 Martha Buchanan — The phone wakes me up, it ' s a friend and we talk a while. I get up and make coffee. I look around the house, it ' s a mess. We had a birthday party for Shelley, and the kids got into a whip cream fight. They had a lot of fun, they also had fun cleaning it up. 8:30 Debbie Bridges — The phone keeps ringing and students start coming in for change for the pop machine. 8:40 Clint Lawson — I hate this time of year because stepping out of the shower is absolutely devastating. It feels as if I ' m standing on top of an igloo in the middle of the Arctic Circle. 8:50 Clint Lawson — I didn ' t have time to eat, so I threw on some clothes and at- tempted to arrange my hair to look respec- table. Then I get another little thrill as I grab my notebook, my keys, and step out- side and it ' s 20 degrees. My thoughts at his time are very positive. It ' s Monday, I think to myself, among other things. 8:55 Pam Elliot — Arrive at C.C.C.C. I raced to the restroom and entered my favorite stall to find that the T.P. dispen- ser had been abused and was hanging by one screw with the toilet paper partially unrolled onto the floor. So I moved down one stall, someone forgot to flush. (Oh, ick). So I move down one more. Ah-h-h. 8:55 Ed Hargrove — Received phone call from student wanting to know if her GSL check was in. I didn ' t know because 1 didn ' t know who she was. The student almost always expects you to recognize their voice. After asking what her name was, I confirmed that the check was here. 9:00 Tom Ahrensmeyer — English is over and now I have an hour before my next class. I can play pool, ping pong, videc games, study, clean my room, take a walk, write letters, or watch television. I go back to sleep. 9:05 Toni Weeks — Arrive at school to fine that I didn ' t complete my math assign ments for the day. Sell some Camp Fire candy for my daughter to help out a little. 9:15 Clint Lawson — Well, I finally made it to class, slightly unprepared, but what else is new. I ' ve come to the conclusion thai computers hate me on Mondays Sometimes I would like to take that TRS-8( and drop it from the top of the Aud-Gym. 9:15 Cyd Stout — Oh wow! One of my classmates has just sold me some Camp Fire candy. At least now I won ' t starve. 9:30 Marcy Patrick — Sometimes this copying seems like a never ending job. Al least I get to look out the window while I ' m doing it. That maple tree across the street sure does have pretty colors this time of year. I wish I had it in my yard. 9:30 Paul Nash — I am taking a break Day in the Life of Cowley Mini-Mag ™_ — yffify Clean up time Grounds crew workers David Regnier and Somsy Sengviaxay remove leaves from the Nelson Student Center lawn the morning of Nov. 10. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) rom my morning shop class. This is a hree hour class, at this time I enjoy alking and listening to fellow class mem- iers sometimes. You can hear some ather interesting stories. :40 Larry Swaim — A guy is standing in he doorway looking around. He ' s either a arole officer or a salesman. | : 40 Dr. Nelson — Finished administrative eports. 0:00 Libby Palmer —Karen Clay, my tudent worker arrives to begin her work. I lave her start assembling sme of the agen- la items. Phone rings and it is a call for Conrad jimison, transfer to his office. Ubert Bacastow, Board Chairman, irrives for meeting on Presidential Sear- :h. He ' ll be meeting with Administrators. 0:00 Dr. Nelson — Met with Board Chair- nan. 0:00 Pat Brown — Break time, YEA! iomeone brought some kind of apple cake or break. It was so good and moist. 10:10 .m : 10 Larry Schwintz — Lecture about em- •ryo transfer in beef cattle and delivering alves to Livestock Science and Management class. 0: 10 Tom Ahrensmeyer — I am now wide iwake because this is an interesting, hallenging and fun class that I have. Mr. liesner is a great teacher inthe truest sen- e of the word. Today is yet another lear- ling experience. 0:15 Libby Palmer — Go down to the ounge for a break and drink my glass of vater and read the Eagle Beacon. Peace ind quiet. 0:15 Ed Hargrove — Went to the lounge or a break. Linda brought me a jelly iscuit from Hardees for breakfast, so I ite it while I finished reading the sports •age. The K.C. Chiefs actually have a shot it the playoffs, something they hadn ' t seen ince 1971. 0:25 Sid Regnier — Reported to Dr. Nelson and Mr. Bacastow the selection of Walt Mathiasmier as our representative (for the presidential search committee). 10:45 Dr. Nelson — Spent some time with DougEwing. 11:00 Libby Palmer — The morning has been busy and long. Tummy is beginning to growl ! Another hour and a half until lun- ch, and no jelly beans to munch on. Cut finger on paper so go to Administration of- fice to get a band-aid in the valet. Sur- prise! Sue Morris had brought apple cake for break, but I missed out so had some then. It was delicious. No lunch for me, too many calories in the cake. 11:10 Rob Burton — Got out of class and walked over to the library to watch the video of The Scarlet Letter which lasted for almost an eternity. 11:10 Marcy Patrick — Looks like everybody is going to lunch. It sure does get quiet when there ' s nobody here. 11:15 Debbie Bridges — I ' m being invaded by students wanting spring schedules. The schedules came late Friday afternoon and the word gets around fast. 11:30 Debbie Bridges — Linda Puntney just called me from the Traveler, called me cutie, that made my day. Thanks Lin- da. 11:30 Nick Ballarini — Tom A. and I went to check on my sister. No answer after five minutes of pounding, so I went to the side and threw a couple of rocks up there. I saw her mid-morning face. Living hell. Really it wasn ' t bad cause she had a sick excuse. Julie sent Tom and I to the store for cough syrup, vitamin C, and milk. I was so con- fused with all the decisions at the store. Which medicine, which vitamin C, chewy or th other kind? The decisions I thought would be as hard as was the milk, 1 2 per- cent, 2 percent, or whole milk? I figured since she had a water faucet she wouldn ' t care for 1 2 percent, so I chose 2 percent. I hope you ' re happy, Julie. 11:30 Libby Palmer — Lu Nelson drops in, Dr. Nelson mentions about jelly beans being need to be bought. She has some copying to do for Projct Care dance. She later brings back a sackful of survival food, jelly beans! 11:45 Ed Hargrove — Leave for lunch wih Linda. Decide to go home and eat left over chicken and noodles while watching Days of Our Lives . Linda has the same af- fliction with Days as I have with the sports page. 11:50 Libby Palmer — Dr. Nelson leaves for Rotary luncheon so I have time to myself without interuptions. 11 : 55 Dr. Nelson — Went to Rotary. Hoon 12:00 Martha Buchanan - Michelle came over, she ' s trying to get Rick up (Mission Impossible.) I fix coffee for my lunch and Carol came over after her class. She takes a Twinkie and lies down on my bed. I sit at the foot of the bed and we talk for a while before she leaves for sch ool again. I get dressed for work and then relax for a while. Michelle is now asleep. She must not get to sleep at home, she sure sleeps a lot here. 12:00 Phil Campbell — Force down some lunch while listening to girls saying how they choked at Johnson County and men saying they will win at Pratt. (O.K. we will see). 12:00 Marcy Patrick - People are star- ting to to come back so things are starting to liven up again. I ' m still typing. It gets pretty noisy down here on Mondays because it ' s lab day, so most of the machines are running. I have to take a note down to Mr. Boss. The welding shop sure does have a bad smell sometimes. 12:10 Toni Weeks - Finish up eating, finish my Pepsi, and leave for school. Put in a stick of Spearmint gum and dab on a little Tempo perfume . 12 : 10 Nick Ballarini — Tom and I headed back to school and prepared ourselves for what was ahead of us. We pulled in a parking space and headed for the the Cowley Cafe. The music from Jaws (the movie) ran through my head. We pulled the door open and searched for an odor. It smelled okay. We asked Tara to lift the lid. Close it , PLEASE! ! We grabbed a few pieces of cheesecake and a cup of hot cocoa. The cocoa had an aromatic smell but then I tasted it. I realized that I should wake up and smell the coffee. 12:20 Larry Schwintz - Intro to Micro Comp. Return printouts and remind students about the test Wednesday. Bought a box of Camp Fire girls candy from Toni Weeks (she is selling them for her daughter) (price is to high but what the heck.) 12:30 Marcy Patrick - Lunch time finally, I ' m about to starve. Jan, Kathy, and I are going down to Brick ' s. It ' s pretty good today. 12:30 Dr. Gwen Nelson - Back to office. 12:30 Pat Brown - Time for lunch. I ' m not hungry. I think I ' ll go to Sonic and get a hamburger so I won ' t have to get out of the warm car. My favorite place to eat it Taco Tico. No, I ' ll go to Taco Tico instead. 12:30 Debbie Davis - No time for dinner today, so I had my Tootsie Roll pop to Mini-Mag Day in the Life of Cowley satisfy me. 12:45 Ed Hargrove — Pull files for out-of- state athletes to try and figure out how they will get their plane tickets to get home and back at Christmas time payed for. This is always one of my least favorite times because sometimes players and coaches don ' t realize federal guidelines determine how much aid a student can receive. If the student athlete has topay for part of the ticket themselves, they sometime feel as if they are being cheated. I don ' t make the rules, I just try to follow them. 1:00 Phil Campbell — Bud calls on beeper saying he needs some help measuring rest of windows in Galle-Johnson for new ones next summer. I would like to see them in- stalled in Aud-Gym too as they are energy savers plus they look nice too. As we go through Linda Puntney ' s office she remin- ds us about doing our diary today. I say What diary? (Not funny). By the way, there sure are a lot of windows in this building, but we get them all counted. Bud and I can ' tcount but we wrote some figures down. Whoops (don ' t tell Sid that). 1:00 Debbie Hobaugh - Watch One Life to Live and then General Hospital . I feel so sorry for Duke and Anna, they are so in love but can ' t be together. (What a tear jerker!) 1 : 10 Calvin Woods - Ate my grilled cheese sandwich in reclining chair in front of fireplace and watched TV. Fell asleep during Perry Mason . 1:15 Pat Brown — I sure am sore today. It must be from cutting down that tree yesterday. I have a migrane. It is no fun looking at the computer screen all day with a migrane. 1:20 Carol Hobaugh — Hurry to Winfield for Sociology at 2:00. The Class was settled in after the loss to Arkansas City Friday night. With important things like football out of the way down the business of Sociology. 1:30 Ed Hargrove — Meet with student to help fill out Pell Grant application. Her first application was rejected because of mistake and she wanted to be sure this one was done right. The questions and direc- tions are very self-explanatory, but sometimes the directions are bypassed the sake of convenience. 1 :45 Debbie Hobaugh — I feel so sorry for Duke and Anna, they are so in love but can ' t be together. (What a tear-jerker). 1 : 55 Ed Hargrove — Bud Foster of Foster Furniture comes in to see me. He needs at part-time worker from now through the Christmas season. Somebody local preferred since they would probably be here during holidays. Lisa and I will try to find just the right student, a good worker who will reflect a good image of Cowley County. 2:00 Sid Regnier - Met with Dr. Nelson - reviewed Board Agenda items on con- struction reports and change order 2 and discussed the personnel transactions. Received a request on fringe benefit in- formation from Dr. Nelson. 2 : 10 Wanda Sheperd — Coffee break again. Wa rm in lounge and get thawed out. Larry Schwintz in rare form, good stories. 2:30 Ed Hargrove— Drive down to the recreation building to look in on the soft- ball girls. Good bunch of girls, although they are always trying to get out of run- ning. They look like potential Region IV Champions to me. 2: 30 Wanda Sheperd — Work Work Work Work. 2 : 30 Betty Martin — First time I have been able to sit down today. Judy leaves and things are real quiet. Will read seminar material for Friday. So glad Kathy called. I ' ll have company for the trip to ESU. 2 : 40 Dr. Gwen Nelson - Walked home to get car. 3:00 Debbie Hobaugh — The Spirit Squad leaves for Pratt. I dread the long drive, but the stops make the trip worth it. 3:00 Phil Campbell — Getting colder out- side and mist is gett ing heavier, weather man says down to 15 degrees tonight. OUCH. Dig out the long handles. Here it is only November 10 and I ' m already sick of winter, bring me back summer anytime. Just took down two more frames that our new room designation signs go on because someone must need them more than we do. That makes seven that have come up missing in the Aud-Gym. Such a shame because they look so nice. Tell Sid about kids stealing them, and he said I might as well take the rest of them down in gym and save the kids the trouble. Forrest Smith comes over and we discuss the setup for the college planning conference this Thur- sday, time to start thinking about it. Need to plan on about 44 schools plus four military. 3:00 Nick Ballarini - Band. More exciting experiences. Donnie Huffman and I talk and make excess noise with percussion in- struments trying to annoy everyone. It works. 3: 10 Paul Nash - This is the hardest part of the day because I have to explain to my five-year-old daughter why I have to go and why I can ' t be with her instead. I usually do this three to five times a week. It is very had for her to understand the complicated world we live in and why we must do certain things the way we do them. I also recieve a loving kiss and hug from both my wife and daughter at this time. This is a great help to me, it helps me get through the next 10-11 hours. 3:45 Bud Shelton — Just finished reading a program on lawn maintenance lan- dscaping from design to management. 3:45 Calvin Woods - A call from the Kit- chen ended my restful moments - needed eggs at grocery if I wanted to eat dinner - so back to town. 3:50 Libby Palmer -Forest Smith drops in to eat jelly beans. Sometimes I wonder if he eats lunch. 4 fi.m. 4:00 Betty Martin — Doors locked, time to go home. Told Jane I will be home tonight. 150 students in by 4:00 p.m., Am sure Jane will be busy tonight, so many libraryassignments due. Hope Summit Street is open so I can get home, such a hassle. Locked the keys in the car at noon, good thing I carry an extra set in the car. This is my time to unwind. 4:00 Cyd Stout - We decided that was time to start gettin in the Christmas spirit so we hung our decorations. 4:10 Ed Hargrove - Turn off lights, machines, lock door and head for home. 4:10 Wanda Shepherd - Car won ' t start. To get car started, I roll down hill and pop the clutch. I drive straight to Zane Gray to get a new battery. I throw fit because battery is only 18-months old, but get good deal on a new battery. The old battery must have just been a lemon. 4:15 Debbie Bridges — Arrive home, the kids are both home safe and sound-playing with their Intellevision. I decide to bake something mainly just to warm up the house. It ' s so cold. Decide to made some banana bread. 4:15 Toni Weeks - Kristen (middle school- age) is wanting to know what I am doing. I explain that I am keeping a diary for the school ' smini-mag. 4:15 Bud Shelton - I got home and picked up the mail. Had an insurance cancellation on my wife ' s car. I was very frustrated. Then I carried wood to burn through the night and next day. We have a wood stove to supplement the gas furnace. 4:20 Robert Burton — Left Bamaya to con- tinue journey to Pratt for game. On the bus read a book and listen to some tapes and half of the team sung. 4:20 Marcy Patrick - Well, Grandma ought to be home from Texas this afternoon, I think I ' ll take dinner over so she won ' t have to cook tonight. Day in the Life of Cowley Mini-Mag 4:20 Libby Palmer - Home and change for aerobics class and start supper and set table. Will the day ever end? 4:25 Mark Buechner - Stopped at my girlfriend ' s house for a little bit. 4:30: Pam Elliot - I have made my usual rounds to al the nursng units and now I arrive in the intensive care unit. I ' m visiting with the staff when I noticed a familiar face leaning over the bed of our patient caressing his hand. Reluctantly, I entered the room and after brief acknowledgments, we embraced and left the room together. This was a friend I had not seen since nurse ' s training, and now our reunion was the result of her father ' s serious illness. 4:35 Toni Weeks - Take some Exedrin, I can feel a cold coming on. I already have a sore throat and I don ' t feel worth a darn. 4:40 Paula Eston - Picked up my son from Basketball Practice. 4:40 Carol Hobaugh - Quick supper of beef stew and weekend leftovers. 5: 15 Debbie Bridges - Bread is in the oven. So, I start a fire in the fireplace and the get ready to fix supper. Bill is workinglate so we won ' t eat until 6 : 30. 5:15 Sid Regnier - Turned on TV to the Weather Channel to see if the chances for a break in this weather is on the way. Darn, looks discouraging through the week. It ' ll put us two weeks behind now on finishing the buildings. Weather could really be a problem until we get the roof down. 5:45 Wanda Shepherd - Run to Dillons. Hate to go to grocery store because everyone in Ark City is there and it takes forever to check out. 5 :30 Cyd Stout - Came home for supper and called my grandmother. We ate a warm and delicious homemade meal and I cleaned my room before I went to grand- ma ' s to do a few things for her. 5:30 Stacy Cover - I ' m putting water on to boil for pasta. We ' re having spagetti with homemade sauce for dinner. 5:30 Nick Ballarini - Eat Captain Crunch time. It was pretty good but it tasted burnt. 5:30 Libby Palmer - BRRRRRR it ' s cold in the Rec. Bldg. Exercise, Exercise, Exer- cise! What a workout! 6:00 Phil Campbell - Ran back to town, step to get some gas for the car. Wow forgot my gloves and the wind chill is terrible. Seems like that gas doesn ' t come out very fast when it gets cold. 6:00 Dr. Nelson -Spoke to Lion ' s Club. 6:00 Debbie Davis - Start supper and cook it outside! Who dreamed it would turn win- ter. Put supper on table. Adam wakes up and wants supper. He gets chicken, spinach, and plums. He ' s not thrilled about supper but eats some. On the job At 3 p.m., November 10, Andy Bustraon cleaned windows in the library as part of his work study job. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) 8 Mini-Mag Day in the Life of Cowley 6:00 Sid Regnier - Decided to fix a san- dwich and get ready to go to Toughlove meeting. 6:00 Nick Ballarini - Peaches, Regina, and I talked about having babies. What if guys could? 6:00 Bud Shelton - Satdown to supper 6:15 Wanda Shepard - Home - Phone is ringing. Turn off VCR start watching soap (Days of Our Lives). Change clothes. Wash face. New Makeup. Phone con- stantly ringing. 6:30 Toni Weeks - Talk to Ashley ' s Blue Bird leader about Camp Fire orders on phone. 6:30 Bud Shelton - Came back to college to check on heat 6 : 35 Sid Regnier - Arrived at church, made coffee, turned up furnace, got out materials for meeting. Looked over last weeks material so that I could conduct a sensible meeting. Wondered if anyone would show up, it was cold. 6:40 Libby Palmer - Leave class and its cold and misty outside. I hate this kind of weather. 6:45 Stacey Cover - I ' m finally getting back to a book I started before Arkalalah. I ' ll read while I watch Mac Giver. 6:58 Wanda Shepard - Leave for Sterling Harper ' s Decorating Class at the collegedate as usual and have to sit on front row( which turned out to be good) It lasted only 2 hours and was very in- teresting. I wish it was every week. 7:00 Nick Ballarini -Back over at Julie ' s place to see if she is still living. Travis of- fers me a chicken pot pie. Those are nasty tasting when they aren ' t cooked. Mary, Trav, and I decided to watch a movie. Up to Sparks. I sat in the car because I wanted to hear Wham Rap on the radio. Trav and Mary brought back a movie. Don ' t ask those kinds of questions! I wasn ' t with them in the store and I was half way asleep when it was on. Back at Trav ' s house we had to put antifreeze in Julie ' s car cause she was still a sick pumpkin. Follow me inside Trav ' s house. This is where we made hot chocolate. 7:10 Toni Weeks- Set VCR to record movie on channel 3 so Rick can watch Monday Night Football. 7:30 Libby Palmer - Clear table and start daughter ' s bath water. Straighten up the kitchen. A women ' s work is never done! 7:40 Calvin Woods - Home at last! Gonna watch John Wayne movie tonight. Ate a lit- tle popcorn and coke and before you know it I was asleep. ft , ft. 8:00 Toni Weeks - Sit to watch football game. I ' m not like most I really like foot- ball. Miami vs. Cleveland. 8:00 Debbie Bridges - The kids are both quiet. Jason is watching his favorite show and Brad is doing homework so now is a good time for me to soak in the bath tub. 8 : 00 Debbie Davis - Lindsey fixes popcorn. 8 :00 Libby Palmer - Turn on radio to listen to Cowley men ' s basketball game. I hope we win tonight. Get daughter in bathtub. Read the Traveler newspaper. 8:00 Debbie Hobaugh - Get to Pratt and ready to cheer. The game was really ex- citing, the guys did a great job! Hope this continues the rest of the year. 8:00 Stacey Cover - Time to clean the kit- chen. Yuck! ! 8:00 Phil Campbell - Time to eat supper since Gloria just hollered. Looks like left over sirloin and baked potato, settle for that any time. Hey the game is starting so turn on the radio to listen to Tigers at Pratt. Sounds like game is going our way late when Pratt stages a rally and takes a one point lead with 15 seconds left but Reggie Thompson is fouled with two secon- ds left and he sinks both ends of one and one to win the game for us, Hurrah ! ! 8:00 Clint Lawson - I manage to kll enough time until 8:00, betwe en a few house chores and pounding on the drums to make it to the highlight of my day, Monday night football. This leads to the end of my day, watching the Browns and Dolphins pound each other. It ' s been a typical Monday. 8:15 Toni Weeks - Father-in-law comes by to chat, see if I ' m satisfied with panelling in kitchen. I let him know that it looks fine. Hear Bryan crying in tub, go to check on him. Is upset because his sister is messing up the BIG bubbles! 8:30 Toni Weeks - Run to store for a pepsi! Need my pepsi , like some people need cof- fee. 8:30 Debbie Davis - Put Lindsey to bed tested Adam-fussy but doesn ' t want to go to bed. 8:35 Marcy Patrick - It ' s good to be home for the night. I think I ' ll take a shower and get warmed up and take a shower. 8:45 Toni Weeks - Return from store, open up a pepsi and sit down to relax and drink it. Rick tells me my football team, Dallas Cowboys is not doing so good. 9:00 Stacey Cover - Cyndra just called. She ' s off work now so we ' re going to see Soul Man. 9:00 Wanda Sheperd - Home at 9:00, Pop popcorn turn on TV finish watching Soap, phone is ringing again talk till 10:00. 9:00 Martha Buchanan - Clean commons area again and pick up trash in class rooms. 9:10 Sid Regnier - Adjorned the meeting, cleaned up room, returned materials, tur- ned down furnace and went home. Pick-up finally was warm by the time I turned into the driveway. 9:20 Sid Regnier - Disappointed when I didn ' t see Sharon ' s car. Hoped she didn ' t have car trouble or an accident, also, thought about that maybe her dad ' s situation held her up. Decided that if she left the hospital at 8:30 p.m. end of visiting hours, took her mother to her uncles, she should be home around 10:00 p.m. 9:30 Debbie Bridges - The kids go to bed both tired from a full day at school. By now the fireplace really feels good. It ' s cold outside. Bill puts on a couple extra logs to last all night. 9:30 Libby Palmer - It ' s been a long day and I ' m exhausted. Turn radio on in bedroom to finish listening to the game. Ron will put Nikki down tonight. Tomorrow is Tuesday and there is still a lot to do. But it will still be there. I can hear Nikki giving her dad a bad time about going to sleep. She likes to get him mad. They sound like cats and dogs! HA! I like to listen to them. 9 : 45 Sid Regneir - Turned on Monday night football for company and waited for Sharon. Tried to call son Doug in Dallas to let him know about his grandfather, disap- pointed, no answer. 9:50 Carol Hobaugh - Enough for today, will watch news. 10:00 Cyd Stout - Lights out! What a day. 10: 15 Toni Weeks - Good night, I ' m going to bed. 10:30 Nick Ballarini - In the shower, boy howdy was that shower fun. Between dodging cups of cold water and hiding from flying shaving cream and wet flying towels, that was the most fun all day. My suitemates need a good spanking. 10:30 Bud Shelton - News is over, went to bed. 10:35 Sid Regnier - Turned out the lights and said my prayers of thanksgiving for the day. Oh yes, set my alarm to go off at 5:30a.m. 10:40 Carol Hobaugh - Missed the news, but the nap was great. Hope I can sleep. 11:00 Debbie Bridges Time for bed and I ' ll get up Tuesday morning and start the same routine all over again. But I wouldn ' t change anything for the world. 1:30 Debbie Hobaugh - Finally get to bed and realize that I didn ' t get my calculus done. Oh well, I ' ll pray that Rod got his done. 2:00 Tom Ahrensmeyer - I fall asleep knowing that in five hours I will be awakened by an alarm clock that enjoys to wake people up. Phantom Diner 17 i amw- . M Phantom hits deli Phantom Diner drives in and carries out Today I went to dinner in a different style than I usually do. I was planning on a casual, but pleasing, meal with my date and was wondering how to go about making that combination. After some thought, I decided to go to J.C. ' sBarbeque and Deli. Why? Because it is one of those places you can smell long before you get there, and that counts a bunch with me. Especially when it is barbeque. J.C. ' s is not very impressive to look at, but that didn ' t matter because I was plan- ning on taking my food out. The interior was decorated poorly, if at all. I was somewhat displeased with the decor, but my displeasure was overcome with the smell of fresh barbeque. There was a large selection of platters to choose from. A couple offered frog legs, which is unusualfor these parts. I chose the beef rib plate with side orders of baked beans and cole slaw. My date selected the same. We both got large Pep- sis to wash it all down. We paid our tab which came to $6. 13 per person. We took the food to Benson Park on the south side of Arkansas City where we had a picnic in the main fort. The ribs were meaty and tender. They were not very juicy, but the flavor made up for that. My hunger juices start to flow every time I think about them. My side dishes were equally flavorsome. It was plain to see the beans and coleslaw weren ' t just out of a can and slapped on the plate. The beans were mildly sweet, with a touch of hot sauce. I enjoyed them im- mensely. I really don ' t like coleslaw because I don ' t like cabbage, except J.C. ' s coleslaw was exceptional. I liked it very much but I can ' t tell you what it is like, you ' ll have to see for yourself. For good service, excellent food and a price I can afford, I rate J.C. ' s Barbeque and Deli a nine. Latest hit The Phantom Diner makes his entrance at his latest target, J.C. ' s Barbeque and Deli Shack. The Phantom Diner rated J.C. ' s an overall 9 for great food. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) mode o ' day LADIES WEAR ™ J JR. 3 - MISSY - WOMENS 46 Where Fashion Is Affordable ' KID COVERS Jrs. Missy, Too! Gloria Hull. Owner (316)442-9220 205 S. Summit Arkansas Cil v. KS 67005 HAROLD L. LAKE President 100 E. Kansas - P.O. Box 756 (316) 442-3210 Arkansas City, Kansas 67005 18 Arkalalah memories (?, OMrtatitot C Xi A Queen Leslie Blatchford was crowned Queen Alalah LV. Blatchford is the third member of her family to wear the crown. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) very year the highlight of all the Arkalalah festivities is the coronation of Queen Alalah. Every year it is customary for the pomp and pagentry to be better than the last. For the 1986 queen finalists Sheila Ball, Janine Wells, Stacey Cover, Elizabeth Johnson, and Leslie Blatchford, Arkalalah LV was probably one of the most memorable ever. As it is every year, the finalists and their escorts were dressed in their best for- mal wear, and as each canidate and escort entered the auditorium the excitement could be felt everywhere. The finalists were introduced on stage then seated to enjoy the night ' s en- tertainment. Perhaps there has never been a year when the candidates were so involved in the actual Coronation program. Part of the featured entertainment was a per- formance by the CowleyCos and three of the finalsists, Leslie Blatchford, Elizabeth Johnson, and Stacey Cover were members of the CowleyCos. They had to do some fast changing to perform with the group. I wish we had more time to change clothes in between preforming and the coronation ceremonies, said Cover. It really got hectic. With a number of acts waiting to per- form and three of the queen finalists trying to change into and out of their formals, the air backstage was filled with excitement and anticipation. I was so nervous and then I couldn ' t find my shoes that I was supposed to wear for the CowleyCos for a while. That made matters even worse, said Cover, who was later named first runner-up. My main nervousness came when I had to get up and speak on stage , sa id Liz Johson. When it was all said and done, Leslie Blatchford was crowned Queen LV. At first, I didn ' t think I got it because they crowned Stacey, but then the an- nouncer said that I was queen and I was so excited, said Blatchford. Blatchford was the third member of her family to wear the crown. She was preceded by Debbie Blatchford Masterson and Diana Blatchford, Leslie ' s cousins. For some, the memories of Arkalalah last forever. I thought it (being a queen finalist) was really special and I was honored to be a part of it. said Janine Wells. It ' s something I will always remember. said Janine Wells. by Kristi Adams Arkalalah memories 19 The girl who wears the crown Arkalalah brought pomp and parades, and also the question on the tips of everyone ' s tongues, Who is Queen Alalah LV? It could be Leslie Blatchford the elemen- tary education major, the singer, the pianist, or the cook. Blatchford is a sophomore majoring in elementary education, but she ' ll be leaving Cowley at semester. I want to teach first or second grades in a public or private school, she aid. I ' m transferring to Manhatten Christian College and after I get my major I ' m tran- sferring to Kansas State University, said Blatchford. Blatchford is presently teaching a Sun- day school class of four, five and six year olds. Blatchford plays the piano occasionally in church. She enjoys playing religious and contemporary music Singing is another of Blatchford ' s in- terests. She sings soprano in Cowley ' s CowleyCos and Choir but her interest in music started long before college. I ' ve been singing ever since I was little and I started taking classes in seventh grade, said Blatchford. Blatchford credits her mother, Linda Mullins, with providing the support she need while growing up. My mom is really supportive. She has always gone to all my music programs and everything else I ' ve been involved with. She is always trying to find a way to help me out, said Blatchford. Cooking is another of Blatchford ' s many interests. I love to cook, especially Italian food like spaghetti and pizza, said Blatchford. Blatchford believes her cooking ability is inherited and loves family reunions. I love family get togethers because I get to cook and experiment with new recipes, she explained. Because Blatchford works 18-22 hours a week and goes to school she doesn ' t have much free time but when she does she likes to walk. Walking is relaxing. It ' s my time when I have a chance to think, ' ' said Blatchford. by Kristi Adams And Her Court Queen Alalah LV rides on the Queen ' s float in the Arkalalah parade along with first runner- up Stacey Cover and Liz Johnson. 20 Student Chess Sets Industrial Technology :...,- ■ mm. A search through the Industrial Technology building to check out a rumor that chess sets were being manufactured in the machine shop uncovered some talen- ted students. The search also revealed some impressive facts about the vocational programs here. Chuck Miller and Jeff Morton, are third semester sophomores majoring in Machine Tool Technology. Where do the Chess sets fit in? In a machine the size of a refrigerator. ..a big refrigerator. Miller and Morton have been working on a project started last semester using a computer programable lathe that actually is about the size of a refrigerator. A lathe is a machine for shaping an article of wood or metal by holding and turning it rapidly against the edge of a cutting tool. The computer progamable lathe stands five feet high, with a viewing window and a Your move Using the CNC lathe to manufacture their recessed computer screen that allows the machinist to observe the work in progress. At one time it was the only machine of its kind in the state. The program Miller and Morton have created turns one inch diameter rods of brass or aluminum into chess pieces with varying degrees of intricacy. In 30 seconds the computer lathe can turn out a pawn that would take an hour and a half to manufacture by hand. The chess pieces are perfect up to a 2,000th of an inch, the diameter of a hair but according to Morton perfection of 1.10,000th of an inch is possible. The program, which has a few bugs to work out will eventually turn out an entire chess set. For Miller and Morton creating the chess set program is part of what they con- sider, a top-notch education. Miller, who has attended other vocational schools, feels that Cowley ' s own chess pieces is good training (or Chuck Miller and Jeff Morton. The two third semester students hope to get the whole set manufac- tured by the end of the semester. (Photo by Pat four semester program is one of the best in the state. It ' s a good program, Miller said, I have learned twice as much in one semester as other places in a year. Morton and Miller both hope to find em- ployment at Boeing, General Electric, or Texas Instruments after graduation. The chances for a good job and immediate placement look promising. Morton said that he has a brother who graduated from the program at Cowley who was just hired at Boeing, but he ' s ahead of the other people who have been there for 20 years. It does pay to go to school, added Mor- ton as he and Miller turned back to the problems of offset and tool-nose radius. by Julie Reed Pruitt) Aluminum and brass chess pieces already constructed by Chuck Mill and Jeff Morton stand ready for a game. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) Confirmed Page AjPj 21 Beg borrow or steal Sacrificing for education (Continued from page 11) actually have the money. But I think that ' s sad and I think that would drive people to take it. Especially when you have a family and would like to give but just don ' t have the money, said Bennett. I ' d say that $6,000 in merchandise is shoplifted from Nov. 15 to the end of the year, said Dan Crump, manager of the local Woolworth ' s. Apprehensions of shoplifters increase from before Thanksgiving until after New Years, according to Dan Givens, an officer at the Arkansas City Police Department. I think that as a whole, shoplifting stays pretty even throughout the whole year. But we certainly apprehend more during the holidays because of the stores putting on extra security to help control that problem during the Christmas season, Givens said. As far as catching shoplifters we caught a few but dealing with shoplifters is almost a daily problem. You can ' t give people an opportunity or they will steal from you, said Crump. Givens says penalties get stiffer the more times the shoplifters are caught. The first offense is $75. On the second offense it ' s a $113 fine, and on the 3rd of- fense it ' s a $150 fine, and that doesn ' t preclude any jail assigment they might get. Normally through municipal court they do not get any jail sentence for the fir- st offense, said Givens. The judge will put them on probation for a period of say six months and if they are caught again in the six months, he will sentence them to say 15 days in the county jail and put them on probation for six more months. Now if they ' re caught again within that six mon- ths they will pay the $113 and do the 15 days in the county jail. complain and I thought they were trying to gain an unfair advantage, but I know that most who come in are sincere in their goals. Johnson is one of those who ' s doing what she can to make the quality of life better of herself and her son. Right now, I ' m working part time at Braums and I want to find another part time job to just get off welfare, she said. The reason I don ' t get off of welfare right now is because of my son. I worry that I wouldn ' t have the resources to take care of him. Johnson is convinced that getting an education is her ticket to a better life. I think if the person has the deter- mination to make it, they ' re going to do it wether they ' re on welfare or not. Welfare (Continued from page 15) just kind of tells you, you can ' t do it. It seems like they do things to discourage you instead of encouraging you. I ' m a sophomore now and I ' m going to complete a four-year degree even if it means more sacrifice. Although she needs the financial support from Welfare right now, Johnson sees it as a bad influence on many who are using it. I ' ve met people who can be very productive, but something comes up. Something bad like they get sick or have a nervous breakdown and have to go on welfare. Then, they can ' t get off because they become dependant on it. Welfare just doesn ' t encourage people to go out there and try. by Denise Woods by April Houston UJa ' rc Different UJcYeDoea at Home National Bank. We ' ll show you how to make the most out of your savings, how to borrow intelligently, give you advice on farm and business money matters, or purely personal finances. k mm® national bank We ' re DmERENT: we ' re doers. 22 Art Show Arts -n- Crafts The faculty and staff art show has brought several Cowley artists, most of them amature, but some a touch closer to professional, out of the woodwork. Doug Hunter, art instructor at Cowley and sponsor of the show, explains that an increasing number of colleges are holding art shows, and that they aren ' t restricted to entries by students. Many solicit displays from faculty as well. I ' m starting to see a lot of colleges, small or large, that are having once a year faculty and staff art shows, says Hunter. This is the first year Cowley has featured the talents of the faculty and staff. I thought about it a little bit last year, and this year I decided to go ahead and have it because we do have a lot of staff and some instructors who do a lot of art work, Hunter says. Hunter is the main force behind the the exhibit, and he hopes it will become a Cowley tradition. Basically what I ' m trying to do is get it motivated and get it done, he said. A memo was sent to all faculty and staff members, and seven decided to enter their work. Sharon Hill, a member of the Depart- ment of Humanities, believes the art show is a positive event for the College. I think it is a good idea because some people do a lot of art work, and it ' s nice to then be able to display it in some way, Hill says. Hill ' s entry into the show is Brass Rub- bing. Brass rubbing is found only in England. It involves putting paper over a raised tomb stone and rubbing it with a special chalk to get the look of the raised impression on the paper. Sue Darby is another entrant in the art show. Darby ' s entree in the exhibit is coun- ted cross stitch and crewl embroidery. Darby started working with embroidery 16 years ago after she moved from San Fran- cisco to Coats, Kansas, a small town of 150 people. Darby also agrees with Hill that the faculty art show is a good idea. I think students tend to think that in- structors don ' t do other things besides teach. They are really surprised to find us at a show or something, Darby says. The art show has wood carving, photographs, charcoal and pastel portraits and paintings among its exhibits. Although the show is open to any kind of art work, a very strange entry has caused a bit of stir. It is the You-Got-To-Be- Kidding art work. Forest Smith, counselor, is the party responsible for this unique piece of art. It was a joke I meant when I wrote on the entry form, ' you got to be kidding to Art Show 23 put this in my box. ' I can ' t even doodle neatly! Smith said. The art show which is still on display in the main hall of Galle-Johnson Hal went up in early December and will remain their until final week. 66 ...we do have other interest than what we teach at school. -DougHunter 99 I decided it might be better to have it the first week or two of December so people will know about it and because it ' s just before we go on Christmas break, said Hunter. The art exhibit went a long way towards wiping out the rumor that after classes are through, teachers simply hybernate in their file cabinets until the next day. I want the students and other faculty to see that we do have other interests than what we teach at school, Hunter said. I ' d like to have it each year as an annual event. by Kristi Adams Space Odyssey Art instructor Doug Hunter works on his latest creation, a space man. Hunter is the inspiration behind the Faculty Staff Art Show currently on display in the main hallway of Galle-Johnson Hall. (Photo by Wayne Gotfstine) ESEK MID KANSAS FEDERAL Cm®. 442-6700 MID KMSAS FEDERAL SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION 125 N SUMMIT ST ARKANSAS CITY. KANSAS 67005-0754 «wig PLUMBING Commercial— Residental 442-0858 RR 5 Box 54 (2nd Road Past Railroad Tracks on East Kansas Ave) Arkansas City Statistics show that when it comes to the differences between men and women police officers, It ' s A Draw Security work, probation officers, beat cops, crime and corruption, and detectives usually bring to mind the image of a man such as Magnum P.I. or Miami Vice ' s Don Johnson. But what about the Cagney and Lacey duo? Women in the police science field are no longer considered tomboys or feminists. Cowley has proof of this in their own police science program. There are seven women in the department. Wives, mothers, and even cheerleaders are enrolled to fight crime. Cowley offers many courses in its police science department. There is Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal In- vestigation I and II, Criminalistics I and II, Traffic Management, First Aid, Criminal Law, Supervised Police Work I and II, Agency Administration, Delinquen- cy Prevention, and Criminal Procedures. Julie Turner, Cowley sophomore, is one of the female police science majors. I want to be a probation officer, Tur- ner said. Cowley offers a good program and also I can get my basics out of the way. Jackie Lane, another female in the previously male field, said that taking police science courses will add another demension to her major area. I ' m interested in knowing how a criminal thinks, that ' s why my major is criminal psychology. I ' m in police science for the training and skill as well, Lane, says. Unlike Turner and Lane who are both Cowley Spirit Squad members, Angie Car- ter is a single parent. Carter not only has to deal with a job and police science cour- ses, but with her son who has cerebral Women in Police Science 25 Ready Aim Fire Taking careful aim, four of Cowley ' s female police science students, Michelle Lantis, Angie Carter, Sherry Pourner, and Diana Cully demonstrate the use of handguns. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic) On duty Directing traffic and working crowd control was part of the responsibility of police science students like Angie Carter. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic) palsy. Carter hopes to complete the courses she needs to go on to become either a police of- ficer in a larger city or to join the Kansas Bureau of Investiga tion located in Kansas City. I think I ' d have to go to a bigge town to work. I was raised in Ark City, and when I ' d wear the badge I ' d be a cop and when it was off I ' d be just a friend... sort of a wierd situation to be in, said Carter. Elvin Hatfield, police science instructor said that according to statistics from the New York City Police Department, women do just as well and sometimes better than men in the verbal area, but in the physical area, men are still dominant. With the statistics showing a basic equalness between the sexes, the Cowley program has made the duties of its Supervised Police Work the same for both the men and women enrolled in the course. According to Turner, dorm security consists of reminding people of the quiet hours, the According to Turner, dorm security con- sists of reminding people of the quiet hours, the phone policy, and more or less just keeping college life down to a low rum- ble. Both Tuner and Lane plan to continue their education in police science. Turner hopes to either attend Southwestern in Winfield or Kansas State University to get her degree. Lane is considering going fur- ther away. For me, says Lane, it is a toss-up between a university in South Carolina, and Fort Hays. I do know for sure though, that I will continue on after I get my associate degree from Cowley. Debbie Tompkins also has set goals for herself after completing her police science background at Cowley. Part of the requirements for the curriculum are to have eight hours a week in a duty station. I ' m putting in my hours fat the Winfield Pre-Release Center as a counselor. I like working with juveniles, and hope to continue on at the Center after I am through with my classes, Tompkins said. Like Carter, Diana Cully wants to move to a larger area to work. I ' d rather go to a large city because there would be more things going on, Cully said. Sherry Pourner hopes to be a regular police officer for a while and maybe check out other fields in police science later on. When the night patrol car goes by, do not necessarily take it for granted that there will be a man behind the wheel. The Cowley women have shown that they too can handle the job just as well as -the Cowley men enrolled in police courses. Cagney and Lacey watch out, for the Cowley Seven are on their way. by Laura Moore 26 (A « ' Because nearly half of Cowley ' s student body is made up of non-traditional studen- ts, students who are older and often have families of their own, some traditional students are faced with attending the same school as one or more of their parents. Family members like Chet Logue and his son Kyle, and Calvin Woods and his daughter Denise, are finding it no surprise to see each other on campus. Chet Logue first came to Cowley with his mother several years ago and took a speech class with her. She brought me in to the admissions of- fice and filled out all my paper work for me, Logue said. She wanted to be sure I got off to a good start. Logue comes from a family of late bloomers. His mother got her GED at Cowley, then got her Associate Degree from here and then went on to graduate second in her class from Southwestern. She was 45 when she started Cowley. Now he ' s in the roll of the parent. They (the members of his family at- tending Cowley) are getting younger, he said. He attends Cowley with his son Kyle who is 17. He is studying to become a law teacher and Kyle is studying underwater welding. CANDLES • CRYSTAL • JEWELRY Tole Painting and Craft Supplies Bridal Registries SUE HUFFMAN (316) 442-0229 314 SOUTH SUMMIT ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS 67005 salutes COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Area Vo-Tech School and our mutual Interdependence r-7 K Families as Students 27 Have there been any problems? A few. The elder Logue said that sometimes he thinks Kyle should take school a little more seriously and study more which gets him (Kyle) down. It realJy made Kyle feel good when Dr. Nelson said, ' Are you going to make the old man work? ' , Chet smiles. Logue has another son, David, who will also be attending Cowley next semester. David is 25, and is just out of the army and ready to dive right into college. The Logue family is a very big supporter of Cowley. We have tigers all over our Family affair Cowley students Calvin Woods and his daughter Denise find time in their busy day to share a little father-daughter love and a hug. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) house, says Logue. I ' m so tickled to be here, I think Cowley is the greatest in- stitution in the state. Another family of Cowley students is the Woods family. Calvin Woods and his daughter Denise are both full-time studen- ts. Calvin is majoring in carpentry and Denise in business. The two are on the same campus but don ' t see much of each other. We have to figure out when and where we ' ll meet, Calvin said. Denise lives in the dorm and Calvin comes in each day from Oxford. One ad- vantage to them going to the same school is if Denise forgets something at home, all she has to do is call her dad and have him bring it with him when he comes to class. Both of the Woods ' agree that going to school together has made them closer. Denise feels it ' s helped to lessen the generation gap between them. She sometimes helps her dad with his school work and that brings them together with a common interest. Calvin started attending Cowley last spring through the Farmer ' s Aid Unem- ployment grant programs. The kids didn ' t even know I was going to school until a day after I started, he said. He had one semester of college before at- tending Cowley , which allowed him to get his English and math out of the way. But that was thirty years ago, he laughs. Denise thinks he ' s lucky in that respect. That ' s one reason why we don ' t have classes together besides our different majors, Denise says. The family that learns together stays together. Families attending college together help to promote the family feeling that is an important element at Cowley. by Stephanie Brun ner w fyi ' 1400 South M Arkansas City We support the Cowley County Tigers W CHRYSLER CORPORATION AUTHORIZED DEALER 302 1 North Summit 442-8650 Arkansas City ZELLER MOTOR CO CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH- DODGE 28 Men ' s Basketball The way to play Guarding a dream Player is determined to make it big Many young basketball player ' s have big dreams, but probably not as big as those of Derek Young considering his background. Young is from Chicago. He lived with his mother, six brothers, and four sisters, not your typical 2.6 children family. The Young family relied on their num- ber and closeness through many rough times. The west side of Chicago was the playground for Young as a youth. This may sound like filler information, unless you knew that the west side of Chicago is known as the toughest and most criminally infested area of the city. It has been hard for the Young family to live through some of the violence. Day in and day out, the whirling pitch of sirens filled the thick city air. It ' s not easy to go out at night and walk to a store, friend ' s house, or even to school without someone bothering you, said Young. You can ' t help but see with the naked eye all of the killing and fighting, said Young. With all of the surrounding violence, Young still managed to attend school. Young was a student at Crane High School, where he played basketball. He was the team ' s star player avaraging 30 points, 12 rebounds, and ten assists per game. Young ' s position was offensive guard and small forward. Young was selected to play on the the McDonald ' s All-American team, and was named Most Valuable Player in the public league All-Star game. Throughout his senior year, Young led the city league conference in scoring. Basketball is not just a game in Chicago, but a way of life for some people. I began playing basketball so that it would keep me out of trouble, said Young. Part of Young ' s dream was to play ball •_ 1 y m - ' J tal !S Jfc Men ' s Basketball 29 on a college level, and playing at Cowley is helping him to fulfill this goal. Young thinks that that the team has a good chan- ce of having a good season. Because Young was a well known basketball player, Coach Murphee got in contact with Young ' s high school coach so he could bring his basketball skills to Cowley. Young said he enjoys Cowley because I like these kind of people. They ' re so kind and nice to you that it makes you feel good. At times it gets very boring, but that gives me more time to study, said Young. Young has declared his major in car- pentry but basically has pinned most of his hopes on basketball. If it was not for basketball I don ' t know what I would be doing now, because I might not have have gone on to college, said Young. I hope, said Young, that someday basketball will take me to the top and if I don ' t make it to the top, I hope to become a carpenter. Passing off Derek Young passes the ball to a Tiger team- mate during the Butler County game in the Tiger Classic. Young ' s future plans after Cowley are not yet definite except that he does have a determination to finish school. Young ' s favorite basketball player is Michael Jordan, a pro-player for the Chicago Bulls. He has friends that play 66 All I think, talk and dream about is basketball. Derek Young 99 basketball and they are on some of the big- league college teams and stand good chan- ces of turning professional. Young hopes to be playing pro-ball against or with his friends someday. For Young basketball is not only a way of life, but a chance for a better life. If the future does not bring him fame and wealth, at least it has brought him to Cowley and given him the opportunity to enhance his education. All I think, talk and dream about is basketball. by Ben Pierce (316) 442 7890 avid ' t Ctectzonic £. oGpptiaMcet General Electric • Litton • KitchenAid Whirlpool • Jenn-Air • Hoover 318 N Summit DAVID H WINEINGER Sales Manager ARKANSAS CITY. KS 67005 {Federal Sav ngs 625 N. SUMMIT ARKANSAS CITY, KS. 67005 316-442-0550 30 Latricia Fitzgerald Getting down to the Nitty Gritty Basketball. That ' s one thing Cowley County Com- munity College and Tricia Fitzgerald, Ard- more, Okla. sophomore, have in common. The first is known for its quality program, and the lat- ter lives for the sport. I ' ve always loved playing basketball, Fitzgerald said. It ' s fun and I really enjoy playing the game. A probable physical education major, Fitzgerald plays guard and point guard for the Lady Tigers basket- ball team. She ' s glad she ' s here, but ad- mits that coming to Cowley was a spur- of-the-moment decis- ion. It was a last-minute decision. I hadn ' t planned on playing basketball after high school but I decided to call Linda Har- grove two weeks before school started, Fitzgerald said. She told me to come on up and try out for the team. I did, and made it and she gave me a grant. Coming to Cowley may have been an im- pulsive decision but thinking about basket- ball is something Fitzgerald has done for years. I ' ve played basketball for as long as I can remember, she said. I really taught myself. I would play all the time at the park near our house and I played a lot of street ball against people who were older and better than I was. I think this taught me more. Apparently, it taught her enough to make her a high school standout. At Ard- more, Okla., Fitzgerald was named most valuable player her senior year. Now, she enjoys playing for the Tigers. It ' s fun. I like the team and the coaches, she said. We have a good time playing together and we have a good record of winning which always makes it ' funner. ' Having fun on the team makes it easy for Fitzgerald to have a positive outlook for the 1986-87 season. I think the team looks real good. Everyone gets along well and there are no personal conflicts, she said. Everyone has their own per- sonal talent to con- tribute to the team. We should go far. As a returning sophomore, Fit- zgerald says she feels more confident this year. Last year it was pretty shakey at fir- st, she said. I was nervous coming in from playing half- court basketball in school to full court college ball. But we had a good season and played well most of the time. Fitzgerald ' s personal goals reflect her confidence in the team. She ' d like to see the team win the Conference and go all the way to the national tournament. Not sur- prisingly, she ' d also like to improve her game and play her best. For Fitzgerald, getting to know new people was a favorite aspect of playing for the Tigers last year. I liked meeting new people and lear- ning how to play with them and then being able to come back to playing another season with the same girls, she said. I also enjoyed the bus trips and all the gossip on the long rides. Of course the an- ticipated stop at McDonald ' s after the game was something to look forward to, too. There ' s more to Tricia Fitzgerald than basketball. She likes to watch television, eat, draw, sleep, babysit and listen to the radio. She also has some favorite activities that make for fun in Ark City. Alumni action I sleep, eat and go to Wichita on the weekends, she joked. Although basketball is at the top of her list of favorites, Fitzgerald enjoys racquetall, softball, tennis and swimming. I especially enjoy racquetball and I played a lot of that this summer, she said. She likes basketball best because getting down to the nitty-gritty and coming through in the clutch gets her adrenaline pumping. She says she prefers offense to defense and her role model is Cheryl Miller, a standout on the USA Olympic team in 1984. She says her favorite basket- ball team is. the Philadelphia 76ers Fitzgerald says basketball is definitely in her future. I really want to have the team make it to the National Tournament in Mississippi and I want to have a good season so I can be recruited to play ball at a four-year c ollege with a good basketball program, she.said. Head women ' s basketball coach Linda ' awn Anderson goes up for two in the alumni jame. To kick off the season, the Lady Tigers raditionally play an alumni game against for- ner Lady Tigers. (Photo by Brian Smith) Hargrove says Fitzgerald has a good chan- ce of being heavily recruited. Trice will have a number of op- portunities to play at four year schools af- ter she finishes here, Hargrove said. ' She used last year as a year of ad- justment from Oklahoma basketball. She should have a great year this year and I look for her to be recruited by a number of schools. Fitzgerald is convinced that making the transition from Okalahoma style ball at Cowley was a good move. She says there ' s more than just basketball that she likes at Cowley. I ' m glad that I decided to come to Cowley. It ' s been a good experience and I ' ve learned a lot, she said. I like Cowley because everyone is nice and polite and I enjoy playing basketball here. Fitzgerald is one of 10 women on the Lady Tiger squad. Other returners include Ramona Ricketts, Pam Fritz, Fawn An- derson, Janine Wells, Kim Marx, and Angie Dulohery. Three freshmen, Ar- Women ' s Basketball 31 WOMEN ' S BASKETBAL TEAM. TOP ROW: Pom neatricz Fritz, Fawn Anderson, Janine Wells, Peaches Melissa Harris, Angle Dulohery, Latricia Fitzgerald. Davis. BOTTOM ROW: Coach Linda Hargrove, Ar- Cobb, Kim Marx, Ramona Ricketts, Schwaubauer, and Coach Debbie neetrice Cobb, Roe-Tondyia (Peaches) Harris and Melissa Schwaubauer, fill out what Hargrove says is a very promising team. I think we look real good. We are a close team and get along well, Hargrove said. We don ' t have as much depth as last year but we have overall better quickness, so we ' ll be a better team. We ' re returning seven players from last year ' s Jayhawk East Conference Championship team who 66 I ' m glad 1 decided to to Cowley. It ' s been a experience and I ' ve nedalot. come good lear- -Latricia Fitzgerald H have a lot of valuable experience and I really enjoy coaching this team. Hargrove has a number of goals for the season. In addition to taking the Con- ference and Region VI championships, she ' d like to see each player improve and reach their individual goals. I ' d like to see every member of the team improve and become productive members of CCCC ' s student body and the community, she said. Although expectations for the Lady Tigers is high, both the coaches and the team recognize the tough compe tition they will face. In our conference the most difficult competition we ' ll face will be Coffeyville, Independence and Johnson County, she said, but the two toughest teams on our schedule are Crowder and Barton. Both Hargrove and assistant coach Deb- bie Davis think the squad has a good shot at taking the Region VI title. It ' s hard to tell what our chances are, but if we keep improving and have no in- juries, we ' ll have a good chance of taking the title, said Hargrove. Davis agrees. I believe that we have a lot of potential talent on our team this year. If everything goes our way we ' ll have a great season. by Janine Wells 32 Going for it Tiger volleyballer Tammy Wyant gives her all spiking the ball for the Tigers. Wyant received more votes as an Ail- American candidate than any other team member in Region VI. Tammy Wyant - an All American hopeful In the 12 years Cowley has had a volleyball team, the Tigers have boasted only one All-American player. By the time you read this, that number may have doubled. Tammy Wyant, a sDphomore from God- dard, garnered more votes as an All- American candidate than any other team in Region VI, but Wyant is unostentatious on the subject of her talent. I didn ' t consider myself one of the top players on the team, I thought there were people a lot better than me, she says. She is equally so on the possibility of being named All-American. I ' m excited about it, she says, But I ' m sad the year is over. The selections of All-American canidates is made by the coaches in the league. They vote on six all-region first team players, and then the three top vote getters are selected as candidates for the All-American team. Volleyball - 33 Vyant is happy with how the volleyball ison transpired as a whole, but feels that i Tigers could have put on a better per- nance at the regional playoffs. ' I thought this year we had a really ong team. We had a good season, but we ln ' t play well at regionals, Wyant says. Je were scared. We had a lot of fresh- in on the team, and they were kind of ired, and we had a lot of sophomores .0 didn ' t play as much last year. rhe Tigers were particularly disap- ; nted because they had beaten every im at the playoffs save one earlier in the ison, Wyant says. And because it irked the end of Linda Hargrove ' s 12- ar run as coach for the team. ' We beat them all before except for Bar- i, and I think that if had been playing our t ball we could have beat Barton, she fs. The sad thing about it was that we nted to be a national team because it s Linda ' s last year as coach, and I know neant a lot to her. And it meant a lot to too. n order to further her volleyball career, ant is thinking of leaving Cowley and ending a four-year university next Tiester. ' Well, I ' m just looking. I keep getting iff in the mail from different colleges, e says. I ' m looking at the University of lorado and the University of Arizona as top two. University of Colorado ' s olleyball program) is in their second ar, so I think that would be a good school go to, to help build a program there. The ng about volleyball at a four-year school that it ' s year round there. Wyant says that it is important for her to gin working in a four-year program as an as possible since her second season of lleyball at Cowley is over. ' Linda (Hargrove) wants me to get into 3 program as soon as possible, because sre ' s still a lot I can learn, she says, nd I wouldn ' t be coming in as a junior hind everyone else. In the meantime, Wyant is keeping her nd in the sport by officiating intramural lleyball matches. She says that it gives r a little insight into the officials she has d as a player in the past. Right now I ' m officiating for in- amural volleyball, she says. It ' s a lot fun, but I ' d rather be playing. I can see w those officials make dumb calls. It ' s ird. Although it becomes evident that illeyball may well be Wyant ' s passion, ie originally came to Cowley to play isketball, and only switched at the in- stence of Hargrove. I signed here at Cowley on a basketball Tigers post 32-12 record in up and down season The Tiger ' s volleyball season came to an end short of a trip to Miami for the national tournament, but that was the lone dark spot on an other wise stellar season. The team finished the season 32-12 overall, 26-6 against other junior colleges and a perfect 14-0 record in the Jayhawk Conference. The Tigers won the league for the first time since 1981 . Linda Hargrove, co-coach of the Tigers, said that after a shakey start, the better part of the season went extremely well for the Tigers, right up to the regional playof- fs. I thought we had a real up and down year. We started off not playing real well, but we got really good in mid-season, and we played well clear up to the Region VI tournament.We had everyone working really well together, the girls all worked as a team, Hargrove said. If they had played as well during the tournament as they did during the season, we probably would have been in the finals. I don ' t know that we would have won, but we would have been there. ' ' Co-coach Debbie Davis agreed that while the season was uneven, it had it ' s high points. It was up and down. We played real well at times, then we didn ' t play well at times. I think we were playing our best ball about a week before regionals, she said. Then we didn ' t play our best ball at regionals. Hargrove said that the 1986 volleyball squad ' s ability compared favorably with past teams. Overall I think the ability level of this team is higher, she said. Still, this year ' s Tigers lacked something that teams in past years didn ' t, Hargrove said-desire. This team ai times really lacked the killer instinct, the drive you need to win at big tournaments. I felt that last year ' s team played better in the regionals, even though this year ' s team is more talented, Hargrove said. Some teams just seem to play better when the pressure is on, but this team just kind of folded. They just weren ' t real tough at the end when they needed to be. Three of the Tigers were chosen all- region players by the coaches in the league. Kim Marx, Tammy Wyant, and Peaches Harris were named to the All- Region VI team. Wyant will be in the run- ning for volleyball All-American honors because she was the top Region VI vote- getter in the coaches ' polling. We had a lot of really good players, Hargrove said, but those three were the ones the other coaches in the state thought were our best. And there was at least one Tiger lha; the other coaches forgot, Hargrove said. Beth Nilles was the steadiest player on the team all year, she was really a stabalizer on our team, Hargrove said. She ' s a really hard worker on both of- fense and defense, and she ' s the kind of kid who everybody likes and everybody respects. This was the first year, and possibly the last, that the volleyball squad will in- corporate two coaches in a co-coach situation. Next season Davis will handle the volleyball team alone while Hargrove- who has been the volleyball coach for 12 years- will confine her efforts to women ' s basket- ball. fay Steve Dye scholarship. And they talked me into playing volleyball last year. I wasn ' t even going to play, she explains. Linda and my roommate last year talked me into going out. In high school I didn ' t really push myself in volleyball, my main sport was basketball. But I found out that I do like playing volleyball. Wyant says the tough choice between the two was eased somewhat by her obvious ability on the volleyball court. Basketball was fun too, but last year I had to decide which sport I was going to play. When I made region first team last year as a freshman, that kind of helped me decide, she says. But does she miss basketball at all? No, not really. Isn ' t that .sad, she laughs. I like volleyball just that much more. by Steve Dye THIS BUDS CHI YOU ■ ' H ' !! rk Valley Distributers rFi ld --- Cow oy County Community College DR. Doc NELSON As the man behind the College, Nelson has led the institution from virtually nothing to a model campus. AH. KANSAS A Kansas Travel Guide shows Kansas has much to offer tourists and residents BEING THE TIGER From inside the Tiger suit, being the mascot looks like a high pressure job ft V in .- ■ ■ . - - mt_ Pat Pruitt is a Cowley sophomore and PULSE photographer. He has lived in Ark City for several years with his family but attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Okla. A mathematics and journalism major, he works on campus as a math tutor and holds a second part-time job at Braum ' s. After Cowley, he would like to continue his education at a school out of state. Pat enjoys watching old television shows like Leave it to Beaver, and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. He also likes watching old movies and listening to early rock music. Two of his favorites are B.B. King and J.J. Cole. Pat also likes to solve math problems, and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Society for Collegiate Journalists, and is photo editor for the Cycle newspaper staff. Julie Reed is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, majoring in journalism and public relations. Julie is a member of the Pulse staff, Project Care, Phi Theta Kapp and the Alcohol Drug Abuse Awareness Council. She enjoys reading and cites The Agony and the Ecstasy as one of her favorite books. In addition to reading, Julie enjoys traveling and eating. The choice for her favorite type of food is a toss-up between between Mexican, Italian and Indonesian. Julie likes laughing and being around people who make her laugh. One of her favorite activities is going through antique shops and old furniture stores. She says she has been told that her taste in home furnishings are quite unusual. Julie plans to graduate from Cowley and attend Kansas State University. ;4 ut t£e ' Pul e i yhje qdy e r jpljtojo j lp 1 by j ifefthjmarj Wi e Cb tine T -:phoit.flgriaphjy ;diiijnr r anii tuTOsiW s Ftey ger-Hiaiepti getting-fir d ' up at a pdw ley vsrfctnsas CltyKarisasWs¥etbaII am |na ed ' irf the 3S3t3c£tjt Auditorium ., Although- _ ! Portejvha heen the mAse0t-fer-mos4 r e£ j the year, j other students j including - Reaches! Harms; Tom ;AJifphsmeyer| ajnd-JEti Brc)b _ ve]aJkcL4onned-t!he suiUo romoteTiigep Spirit- -j- -f — j— j— j- The March issue of the Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational- Technical School PULSE was printed by Josten ' s Publications in Topeka, Kans. Paper stock is a number one grade, 80-pound gloss, with an eight and a half inches by 1 1 in- ches format. The cover photo was taken by Pat Pruitt, staff photographer and was printed on Carolina stock. Using a magazine format, Volume Three, Number Three of the 1986-87 PULSE includes 42 pages plus an eight-page Travel Kansas Mini Mag. One thousand copies were printed and distributed in March, 1987. The PULSE is a quarterly student magazine at Cowley County Community College, 125 S. Second, Arkansas City, Kans. 67005. It is produced as a laboratory project by the School Publications class. The PULSE is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Kansas Association of Journalism Ad- visers and Society of Collegiate Journalists. The PULSE was named the number two general interest college magazine in the nation in 1986 and received a Medalist award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. In This Issue Campus Faces Man Behind the College 2 Memories Last Forever. 8 Sell, Sell, Sell! ... o A Cowley Mission 12 Cowley Globe-Trotter 14 what s Happening Headstart Program 16 Craig Holcomb 19 2 Plus 2 Program 20 Academic Challenge . . . 21 Getting Around 26 Behind the Wheel 27 Homecoming 28 The Light Side Room for a Roomie 18 Behind the Grill 22 Cowtown Dinner Theatre 30 Album Review 32 Class Talk The French Connection Algebra: Does it Add Up? March 1987 Vol Three Number Three Kansas Travel MINI MAG Kansas Travel Guide ASSOCIATE EDITOR Steve Dye DESIGN EDITOR Tj|aura Moore PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Wayne Gotts tine Being the Tiger On the Bench Women ' s Basketball . . Angie Dulohery Men ' s Basketball .... Tyrone Baldwin:BMOC Chad Miner Jump Page , 33 34 36 37 36 39 40 .41 ADVERTISING MANAGER Brian Smith STAFF WRITERS Kristi Adams Tom Ahrensmeyer Devon BonfyT Stephanie Brunner John Dalton jii-i™i— 1 — ...,.ji- .Jan Herrman April Houston Layne Moore -j — j— l—l—i — Julie Reed i. — u — i — — { — ' - jonin© w©iis u =4- ' —-j — i=. -f— -. {— mi n iiil 1 Denise Woods J TAJFF PHOTOGRAPHERS JeffDziedzic Julie March MM! l MMM Pat Pruitt X T i ' r TTi TTT1 ! 1 ! ADVISER ! i l Linda S. Puntney ' J_1_L 4 f TT ! gipm mm Vfl Wk W The Man Deh pt Uc Man Behind the College Gwen Nelson leans back his chair and gazes out the window, idly tapping his pipe in an ahtray, and almost visibly steps back into memory. I came down here, he says as he remembers his first encounter with the College he has come to run, had a look around, and went back to Little Rock and told them ' thank you, but no thanks. ' I told them that I did not want to be president of their College. Obviously, Gwen Nelson changed his mind. BUILDING OF A COLLEGE At first I just went off and said I wasn ' t going to take the job, Nelson says, refilling his pipe. And Ed Gilliand, who was then the chairman of the Board of Trustees, apparently had a special board meeting after I had called. So he asked if I had signed a contract with Tulsa yet. I told him that I hadn ' t, but I knew I had a job there. So he said that before I made any decision, I should come to Ark City, bring my golf clubs, and take a three-day weekend. So I came up, and they treated me like a king. They really rolled out the red car- pet, Nelson says, turning to light a mat- ch, then his pipe. College President Gwen Doc Nelson takes time from his busy day to flash a smile for the PULSE photographer. (Photo by Julie March) And the Arkansas City Junior College, had a new president. But Nelson still had a qualification. He didn ' t want to head the scnool, at least not the way it was. And that made some people mad. But I just told them that if they were willing to work to make the College what is should be, then I would be happy to stay, Nelson recalls. It was all spread out. When I first came here, the College didn ' t own any property. We operated in 11 rented facilities. We ren- ted this building, we rented the Aud-Gym, we rented space over above the police station in City Hall, we rented what is now the service building for KG E out on Nor- th Summit, and we rented space in Win- field, he says. And for the college Nelson had in mind, that wouldn ' t do. Tell you what we did, he says, turning back toward the window. The first year I was here, they had identified the property out north of town where the present high school is located as the potential site for the College. We submitted a bond issue to build the campus out there. And it failed. Several bond issues failed, Nelson says, exhaling a puff of smoke. And they failed for a variety of reasons. But he was deter- mined to push the initiative through. We submitted another bond issue to build the campus at Strother Field, half- way between Arkansas City and Winfield. And that one failed. We submitted another bond issue for a scaled down campus out where the high school is. And it failed, in fact we submitted it twice, and it failed. 99 106 i 127 ,146 i 149 , 143 |176 ,242 ,283 ,223 i 268 298 CCCC annual enrollments Gwendel Adair Nelson is born Aug. 26, 1925, near Wewoka, Okla., the first son of Walter Allison (Tot) and Maria Pietra Ballarini Nelson. He is born in a house built on the bed of truck, one of the vehicles in a Wild West show run by his father. Nelson is soon on the road. ™ 1 Wewokal use r ACJC picks black and orange colors, and a Tiqer as school mascot. 1920 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Si 1 1 1 1 1 A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ark City Junior College begins adding vocational courses such as engineering drawing, home economics and accounting. In 1931, Nelson starts kindergarten. He finishes grade school at the top of his class. I ' 1930 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 First class of 24 students graduates in 1924 Sept. 11, 1922, 58 students enroll for the first classes of the Arkansas City Junior College. Classes are held on the top floor of the newly completed $200,000 senior high school. Two years later most of the junior college ' s classes are moved to the first floor of the high school. For years, early graduates called the college Basement U. PULSE graphic by Steve Dye and Martin Puntney I came down here, had a look around, and toid them ' thank you, but no thanks. ' I told them that I did not want to be president of their College, at least not the way it was. And that made some people mod. We would carry Ark City. But we would be out-voted in the outlying areas. His pipe goes out, and Nelson stops to relight it before continuing. First of all, Winfield basically said they weren ' t going to vote money for a college until they got a high school built. For several years now, we ' ve had more Win- field students than both Southwestern and St. John ' s (now defunct) combined, but there used to be kind of an attitude up in Winfield that ' We ' ve got our colleges, and you ' ve got your college down there. ' When we finally got a bond issue through, a couple of things happened. We wound up trading property that we had out north, and making a cash payment for this building. Finally established on its own ground, the College grew rapidly. The first ad- I try to attend as any many student activities as I can get to. And I can ' t see why anyone would want to be in education if they don ' t en- joy students and their activities. dition came when Renn Memorial Library was built. A far larger move for the College was the incorporation of the vocational-technical program, which, un- der Nelson ' s guidance, would become one of the most advanced in the state. By then, the ball was beginning to roll. People were getting used to the idea of a quality college. On the election that was held to build the Vo-Tech school and the Business Tech building, I don ' t think there was a single precinct we didn ' t carry, Nelson says. CHANGES IN ATTITUDE In 1965 the Arkansas City Junior College bec ame Cowley County Community I would say the most important thing has been to develop the county-wide support for the College. To get away from the provin- cialism of Ark City Junior College. It ' s become more of a Cowley instituition • College. But it wasn ' t until Nelson began work on the problem that the College truly became a community college, with accent on community. Nelson feels that this, not campus facelifts, has been his greatest achievement at the College. It ' s become more of a Cowley in- stituition, more of a county-wide thing. I would say the most important thing has been to develop the county-wide support for the College. To get away from the provincialism of Ark City Junior College, Nelson leans back and crosses his legs. I think that we ' ve come a long way in establishing our continuing education program, in that we get a lot of students back who, for one reason or another, didn ' t go straight to college out of high school. ' ' (Continued on page 4) 273 , 281 305 i 328 i 231 129 60 60.115 .287 ,236 ,210 ,221 ,199 ,169 ,192 ,251 _L 325 J Nelson starts high school at Wichita East but eventually quits to work fulltime. In 1939, Nelson enters junior high school, taking mainly vocational courses. He caddies when not in school to earn money. 1940 In 1940, Nelson hoboes to California. He caddies for celebrities and gardens before being returned to his home. II In 1942, at 16, Nelson convinces his parents to sign he can list in the Navy. He spends three years at sea on the U.S.S. Wabash and a total of 44 months in the Navy. He emerges as a bosun ' s mate with several decorations. Kurt R. Galle becomes dean of all junior college affairs in Ark City. In 1946 Nelson and his wife move to Wichita. He decides to re-enter High School to study drafting. A counselor convinces him to test out of high school on the GED tests. In 1949, Nelson earns his teaching certificate. Takes job as teacher-principal in Eureka. At end of term, Nelson enrolls in more hours at Pittsburg, financing his education with odd jobs, including servicing gumball machines. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 While on leave, Nelson meets Essie Luella Smith in Wichita. In 1947, the Nelsons ' first child, Marsha, is born nine months and 18 minutes after the time of their wedding. A second child, Michael Adair, is born in 1948. i1950 r — I I I I I I I infln Nelson tests out of his freshman year in the first nine weeks and out ii 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 As a guidance counselor in Columbus, Nelson create a controversial reproduction filmstrip. Nelson marries Essie Luella of his freshman year a few Smith in Willow Springs. months later. He graduates with A ' s in one semester and is written up in Ripley ' s Believe It Or Not In 1947, Nelson enrolls in Pittsburg State Teachers College. He attends college on the Gl Bill. He takes first education job in Thrall, Kan. He is principal, teaches grades 4-8, coaches and does drama. -pd Man Behind the College (Continued from page 3) ON RETIREMENT For Nelson, retirement might not be the word. He readily responds with the asser- tion I do think I ' ll stay in Ark City. Then he pauses, smiles. I have a lot of friends here. And he has plenty to do, he says, leaning forward in his chair. I haven ' t played golf in a long time, and if someone had told me 10 years ago that I wouldn ' t play golf everyday, I would have looked at them like they were crazy. And I love to fish. Of course, the fish never bite when I can go, on the weekends. They ' re biting in the middle of the week. So maybe I ' ll finally be able to catch a fish, he laughs. Everytime I ' ve gone fishing for 10 years people have told me, you should have been here Tuesday or Wednesday. Nelson has long been active in local churches, and has been known to climb on- to the pulpit on occasion. I ' m very active in the church, and I We haven ' t really arrived as a college yet. I still think that there are a lot of things that can be done. -Gwen Nelson hope to spend more time doing church work. He pauses, thinking it over. Now I ' ll tell you, I like to preach. And a lot of people have asked me why I didn ' t go into preaching. What happens in the pupit on Sunday I enjoy, it ' s all the other junk that I don ' t. Nelson, who regularly argues for the cause of post-secondary education in the State Legislature, professes to be unin- terested in politics. He then goes on to show how involved in local politics he is already. No, I won ' t go into politics. I haven ' t considered anything like that. I am a member of both the Ark City and the Win- field Chambers of Commerce, and also the Cowley County Land Owners Association, which is kind of the county version of the chamber. And I attend all the meetings and work with them on various projects. I have, ovftr the years, been chairman of committees in both communities. THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD: LEAVING A JOB OF 19 YEARS, AND MUSINGS ON A SUCCESSOR What will he miss most when he leaves Cowley? A troubled look passes over Nelson ' s face. Well, I ' ll miss the students... the faculty relations, he says. Then he brightens. 351 |33o , 332 ,352 ,368 1 392 |452 ,480 ,465 ,571 1 555 1 568 ,635 , 707, 606 1 603 i 636 ,1135 ,11 Dr. Paul Johnson becomes ACJC president First master ' s degree in 1953, his second in 1954. Nelson accepts his first major administrative job, as the assistant superintendent for Wichita Public Schools in 1962. t ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Begins doctoral work at Kansas University. 1960 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1| ) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Nelson takes a job with Mid-Continent Education Laboratory as direct supervisor over Oklahoma and Kansas ii i i i i i i i i i ACJC becomes CCCC in a close vote. After CCCC ' s first president dies, Nelson applies for the job, turns it down and prepares to take post as Dean of Education at Tulsa University. The selection committee changes Nelson ' s mind and he takes the job. ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Takes job as director of educational research with Wichita Public School System. 1 Little Rock W ur In December, 1966, Nelson accepts a job as district supervisor of South Central Regional Educational Library which covers the area of Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and parts of Oklahoma and Missouri. The lab is located in Little Rock, Ark. 1970 114)11111 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 { 1 CCCC submits bond issue for $5.1 million to build a campus. It fails by 952 votes. College Endowment Association formed. But I won ' t miss all the paperwork. I won ' t miss some of the legislative problems. I ' m hoping that I won ' t just be cast out. But I don ' t intend to interfere in any way. I ' m hoping to make the transition to a new president just as smooth as possible. I want to help him or her, and I ' ll keep my hands off otherwise. I don ' t intend to jeopardize the success of the person. If they don ' t want me around the campus, I ' ll leave. Nelson ' s demeanor betrays con- siderable concern that the new president might differentiate greatly from his own methods. I just hope it ' s someone who the faculty can associate with easily, he says. In visiting with people on career day and so forth, they express an interest in teaching. I ask them first of all, do they like going to school. Because if you don ' t like going to school you won ' t like teaching. I try to attend as any many student ac- tivities as I can get to. And I can ' t see why anyone would want to be in education if they don ' t enjoy students and their ac- tivities. And it ' s disappointing that we have some people around here who the students don ' t even recognize. And I ' m often told that we haven ' t really arrived as a college yet, and I agree. So I hope it ' s someone ambitious. If we can make the same progress in the next 10-15 years that we have in the last 10 or 15, we ' ll be in good shape. I hope that the new per- son doesn ' t just come in and say ' This is it. ' Nelson ' s pipe quits him again, and he taps the ashes out and stands. Because I still think there are a lot of things that can be done. by Steve Dye A Cowley Couple Gwen Nelson and his wife Lu are exhuberant at the Project Care Dance. The Nelsons attend nearly every student function at Cowley. 65 ,1206 |1437 ,1417 ,1420 ,1766 ,1641 , 1910 ,1942 ,2005 ,1926,1821 , Dormitory is added to Nelson Student Center County voters approve a $1,165 million bond issue to begin building a campus for CCCC in downtown Ark City. The Nelson Student Center is built in 1975. Rec Building completed ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 iii 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1980 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 In April, 1986 college trustees decide to build a new 40-student dormitory. The plan includes expansion of the Nelson Student Center. May 18, 1981, the Auditorium- Gymnasium is damaged by a tornado. Nelson announces his retirement 1990 College submits a bond issue of $2.5 million to build a campus. It falls by 78 votes. As a last resort, the College trades property it holds in north Arkansas City for the property where the campus is located now. Renn Memorial Library is built establishing CCCC ' s location in downtown Ark City. || 1 1 1 1 A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1( 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 Ai 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _. P.nllono rnntrartc with o national Renovation of the historic high school, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is completed. It houses the college ' s service technology , ,,,.,, programs. The tornado damaged Aud-Gym Wlth an 1 1 buildin 9 cam P us - is purchased from USD 470 and renovated in Cowley orange. College contracts with a national firm to find a successor to Nelson. When he began at the college it had no campus. He will leave it in August Aid Man Behind the College The man for the job I would say that I doubt that there is one ad- ministrator in a thousand who could have come in and done for this institution what Dr. Nelson had done. - Among educators in general, as well as among Cowley County ' s faculty and students, it ' s not hard to find a wealth of similar statements about Dr. Gwen Nelson. But the one above carries particular credence. It comes from Harold Walker, then, and now, a member of the College ' s Board of Trustees. Walker was one of the trustees instrumental in bringing Nelson to Cowley, as such, he is familiar with Nelson ' s considerable contribution to Cowley. As I recall, we first met Dr. Nelson in Topeka and interveiwed him for the Cowley position there, Walker said. At the time, this institution really didn ' t have anything to offer to an administrator. We had a lot of candidates come and look at it, and they basically told us that this in- stitution was going to die. At the time, the College was little more than a name and a handful of teachers. The College owned no buildings or facilities, and were forced to rent the building that is now Galle-Johnson Hall, and another building in northern Arkansas City that now houses the electric company. But while the lack of their own buildings presented a problem for College ad- ministrators, there were other problems, even more imminent. There was no heat in the main building, the College had to rely on the Arkansas City High School, for- merly adjacent to the College, for their heat. We had no heat in the building, it was piped up from the street from the old high school, Walker remembers. Whenever they closed down, they shut off the heat. We had to take a lot of unscheduled vacations because the heat was shut off, he laughs. The time for a change, any change, had obviously arrived. When the College ' s Board of Trustees began their search for a president, they were particularly concerned with two aspects of the candidates for the position- experience in vocational technical schools as well as general education, and ex- perience in writing Federal grants. The need for the former was important, but not as imminent as the latter. The College needed the money. In Gwen Nelson, they found exactly the person they wanted for the job. A more dif- ficult task would be convincing Nelson that they had the right job for him. They didn ' t have anything to show him. We were not anxious for them to see our facilities, Walker says. But of cour- se they asked to see them, and they came down here on a Sunday to look. Things didn ' t look then, as they do now. You have to remember that this building didn ' t look anything like it does today. The floors were dirty, the custodial service was very poor. And that was no reflection on the former president, it was all our tie in with USD 470, we just couldn ' t do any better. We didn ' t have the money. But there was little that the trustees could do about it, they could hardly expect Nelson to agree to preside over a College At the time, this institution really didn ' t have anything to offer an administrator. We had a lot come and look at it, and basically told us that this institution was going to die. -Harold Walker he had never seen. So they showed it to him. They came, and we did the best en- tertaining that we could. And we also tried to push them through the building just as fast as we could. We tried to point out what we felt was the great potential, Walker says. Where others had disdained, Nelson saw the possibilities of the school. He accepted the presidency. Then began the frustating process of turning possibilities into reality. The first few years after Dr. Nelson came was a very hectic time in the life of this institution, Walker says. We went through four bond issues that were all -Harold Walker soundly defeated. The problem was a lack of good relations between Arkansas City and Winfield. The College could carry Arkansas City when the bond issues were voted on, but Winfield was another matter because funding would become county wide. When the College was the Arkansas City Junior College, only Arkansas City was included in the College ' s tax base. After it became the Cowley County Community College, the entire county was assesed in the tax base. The relationship between Winfield and Ark City was probably at an all time low, they resented the College, and the fact that it had been changed from a junior college to a community college, Walkvr says. So Nelson turned his attention to the problem of convincing Winfield that the College would be of benenfit to their com- munity. He succeeded. Dr. Nelson went to work on that public relations problem, and I think both cities owe him a great debt of gratitude, Walker says. Besides being the president of this institution, he has spent a great deal of time, and still does, in trying to bring about a better relationship between the two cities. He worked hard on that and was successful. I think the relationship bet- ween the two towns is better than it ' s ever been, and I give him a lot of credit. And so, on the third try a bond issue went through, and Nelson and the trustees were able to begin the building of the College. According to Walker, they ac- complished much in the building days of the College on two things-sheer blind faith that they would, and a sheer lack of knowing how difficult it would be. The board was a local board. It was a young board, none of us had had any ex- perience in serving on a public board, and Dr. Nelson was rather young. We just didn ' t have enough sense to think it couldn ' t be done, Walker says. And Walker, who was there, gives Nelson credit for much of what got done. If it hadn ' t been for him, this institution would never have been built. It took a man who had the expertise. I know that over 19 years he has probably alienated some people, but if you are the type of individual who gets things done, you are going to step on some toes. He ' s built a fine institution, Walker says. by Steve Dye Wan Behind the College fadM Getting started in a wild west show Gwen Nelson is a man with ac- complishments that nearly defy listing. But none are quite as romantic as the life he was born into — a wild west show. In 1925, when Nelson was born, the family business was a traveling wild west show, owned by Nelson ' s grandfather, Walter Wylie Judson Wild Bill Nelson. They traveled throughout the midwest, stopping at rodeos to stage roping, shooting, horse riding, and staged gun- fighting shows. It was pretty much a family affair. In fact, I was born in Oklahoma on the road, and the doctor came and delivered me, and didn ' t even register my birth, Nelson says. Nelson ' s father, Walter Alison Nelson, was the star of the show. According to newspaper clippings of the time, Walter Nelson was billed as the Rope Spinning Champion of the World, and lived up to that billing. He would stand on his head and lasso horses as they galloped by, roping whatever part of the horse the audience requested. They would holler out what part of the horse they wanted him to rope, and he would oblige, lassoing the hor- ses over the head, or by the nose, or the tail, or the hooves. But Nelson ' s father not only lassoed hor- ses in the Nelson Wild West Show, he lassoed a wife as well. Nelson ' s mother, Maria Pietra Ballarini Nelson, joined the show in Kansas City, in answer to an add looking for a woman bronc rider — sub- sequently meeting and marrying Nelson ' s father. The Nelson Wild West Show had a firm grasp of showmanship, and wasn ' t beyond a bit of mild deception, provided of course it improved the show. Entries in the Nelson family history indicate that one of their ploys was to let the boys with the en- tourage grow their hair long, and then allow the public to believe that the boys on the horses were girls who rode much bet- ter than local boys who were both bigger and stronger. According to newspaper reports, Nelson ' s grandfather had a sort of hyp- notic effect on horses and other livestock. One account tells of Wild Bill taming a herd of raging wild horses, hitching them to a wagon, and then driving the team down the main street of the town. Another has him winning five dollars for riding a supposedly unridable horse, even after the frustated owner of the horse let out a whoop and struck the horse. Wild Bill, the paper said, simply whispered softly in the horse ' s ear, and the horse was as tame as a kitten. The Nelson Wild West Show traveled overland in covered wagons for many years, but finally capitualted to progress, and began traveling in what they called tops. The tops were early forerun- ners of recreational motorhomes, con- sisting of sheds built atop truck beds. We started out with a horse and wagon, and later bought a truck and built a house right on the back of the truck, Nelson says. Of course, you see motor homes now, and they ' re a little nicer, he laughs. In the 1930 ' s the wild west show days were over, and Nelson ' s father sold the show and moved his family to a farm in Wichita — much to the dismay of both Nelson and his mother. My mother cried when dad sold the show, Nelson says. When dad sold it and we settled down, mom couldn ' t hardly stand to think about being in one place and not moving around for the rest of her life. The NELSONS Wild West Show Will be in Neosho Rapids, Aug. 14 and Olivet, Tuesday, August 15. This per- formance should be witnessed by everyone, it being educational as well as entertaining. Mr. Nelson is ably assisted by his two young children a girl of six and a boy of eight in vaudeville between the riding of each horse. This is a company that has played to big houses for the lat four years and shold be well attended at Neosho Rapids and Olivet. Mr. Nelson will be found to be a perfect gentlemen in all respects also his company. We have seen Buffalo Bills and other Wild West Shows but at Osage City last Saturday night we saw more and better riding than ever before. Bring in your bad hourses, mules and cattle, there ' s a ticket in it and lots of fun. ADMISSION Adults 35$ Children 25$ This newspaper clipping reports on the quality of the Nelson Wild West Show which was foun- ded by Dr. Nelson ' s grandfather and was the family business for a number of years. The copy has been retyped but the PULSE has included original spelling and punctuation. 8 t Ue W.S. Scoff THemonieb £o4t ' ponewt ±t sin was that ile. It just moched out on obbed you. t it was the ncerity in M ose eyes thot Hpldyou. William S. Scott left this impression with the people his active lifestyle led him to meet. He was an invaluable part of Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School ' s history. Since 1966, Scott has been a member of the College team. At the beginning, he was the Dean of Students. He came in as Dean of Students when I was an instructor here, said Walt Mathiasmeier, Dean of Instruction. He came in at a time when we were changing from a local institution to a county in- stitution. At the time Mr. Scott came, I thought we were really fortunate to get a man of his background and knowledge at a community college. It was a good decision. Scott was interested in just about all aspects of Cowley activities, and his career at Cowley proved this. During his 20 years here he was also the registrar, ac- Presentation Gil Solis and Kim Schuchman present JoAnn Scott with a team-autographed Softball. The Auditorium Gymnasium was named in honor of W.S. Scott, Director of Guidance Services. (Photo by Jeff Dzeidzic) Federal Sav ngs 625 N. SUMMIT ARKANSAS CITY, KS. 6700S 316-442-0550 Hand Crafted Items Candy Dolls Tins Collectibles Antiques Candles Cards 524 N. Summit Arkansas City, Ks. 67005 (316) 442-1986 W.S. Scott pML ting president, athletic director and finally director of guidance services. He did a lot for both the community as well as the institution, said Libby Palmer, president ' s secretary. Scott has done much for the College, especially through the athletics department. He compiled and wrote the histories for the football, men ' s basketball, and women ' s basketball teams. He was responsible for the design and compilation of the information on the 114 championship banners which line the walls of the Auditorium Gymnasium, renamed the W.S. Scott Auditorium on Dec. 10, 1986. According to Albert Bacastow, chair- man of the Board of Trustees, You only name buildings after people who are really exceptional. Bill (Scott) stands out in my mind as that kind of person. He dedicated his whole life to the College and when it came to athletics and the athletes he always gave that extra special something. That is the kind of guy you name a building after. Bill Curless, Board of Trustees member, agreed with Bacastow. The reason Scott was the obvious choice was just that he was so involved. He updated all the stats for the teams, and he cared for the kids, whether they were athletes or not. If the building was to be named after someone, then he was the one to pick. Scott also compiled season records and statistics for all College sports and in 1982 completed a history of the Jayhawk Con- ference. He and his wife, JoAnn, were fans at virtually all of the Tigers ' home games. I think people will appreciate all that information he gathered now, even more than they did a year ago, said Forest Smith, counselor. Such great esteem for Scott was not only felt by those who knew him through sports, but by those whom he worked with in the Guidance Services. Secretary and aide to Scott, Terri Hut- chinson, holds pleasant thoughts of her time spent working with him, Mr. Scott was one of the most loving and caring men I have ever known. In the 7% years that I knew Mr. Scott, I never knew anyone who enjoyed his job as much as he did. I really feel this college was Mr. Scott ' s second home, a very big part of his life. Smith also has fond memories of Scott. He had a fantastic memory, said Smith. He could remember anything and everything about the institution. Already there are questions I wished I would have asked, about information he had, and it ' s gone now. But there are many who will remember Scott for different reasons and different contributions. I will remember him for his dedication when he was the athletic director and he was acting as our go-between for the Booster Club and the administration, said Curless. For Hutchinson, who worked closely with him, Scott ' s smile is a lingering memory. What I won ' t forget about Mr. Scott was that warm, friendly smile of his that I saw each day as he walked through the of- fice door. The same smile he gave me when, 7V2 years ago, he welcomed me to the College family. I very much admire him for the tremendous determination he had for life. For long time friend Walt Mathiasmeier, Scott ' s death leaves a void that won ' t be filled. Just simply, I ' ll miss him, said Mathiasmeier. He was a remarkable man in many ways. His friendship was highly valued. I ' ve known him since 1974 when I was a student, said Palmer. What I liked was the way he always had a one-on-one relationship with you. The loss of Scott ' s presence at the spor- ting events and in the College halls, is a hard one. But his presence will linger on in the hearts of all he touched. If I had one wish, said Hutchinson, I would wish that he could have seen inside our hearts. If he had, he would have seen how much we all truly loved him. by Laura Moore 7 .S. Scett (316) 442 7890 David ' t £€ectionic6 4pp£iance6 General Electric • Litton • KitchenAid Whirlpool • Jenn Air • Hoover 318 N Summit DAVID H WINEINGER Sales Manager ARKANSAS CITY KS 67005 JO - $ Jackie Wilson: Recruiter Sell! Sell! Sell! frert oy talking i the students informing m about ley .. -Jackie Wilson iat is it about Cowley County Com- munity College and Area Vocational- Technical School that makes you want to come back for more five years later? That ' s an easy question to answer for Jackie Wilson. Wilson graduated in 1981 and decided to return to Cowley after an absence of five years, to fill the position of assistant admissions recruiter. There is so much about Cowley that I like. I especially like the people because they are so friendly. I really enjoyed the experience I had at Cowley. It ' s a great place to be, Wilson said. As a student, Wilson was involved in basketball, intramurals, the Foster Parent Program and held a work study job. Originally from Anderson, In., she heard about Cowley through the grapevine. A friend of mine, who played on the men ' s basketball team at Cowley in 1978, came back home to Indiana for the sum- mer and told me about it. He had told Coach Hargrove about me, so I got in touch with her and she offered me a basketball scholarship, Wilson said. While Jackie was at Cowley, she was especially involved with basketball. Both her freshman and sophomore years, the women ' s team won the conference. Wilson played point-guard for the Tigers and favored the position because it gave her the court. She was rewarded by her being named in Who ' s Who in Junior Colleges and until recently, held the tenth position of the top 10 Cowley County ' s women ' s scoring record. After graduating from Cowley, Jackie went to Wichita State University where she received a full ride to play basketball. Her major was secondary education physical education. For Wilson, making the adjustment from Cowley to WSU was a tough one. I thought it was difficult because the classes were so much larger and you didn ' t receive the attention you do at community colleges, Wilson said. I also had to walk a lot more to get where I was going than I didatCCCC. Wilson attended WSU from 1981-83 and also the fall semester of ' 83. She hasn ' t been able to graduate yet because she is a semester short of credit hours, which is her student teaching. When her out-of- state tuition ran out, she decided to return home to Indiana for a while. During her Jackie Wilson: Recruiter 11 College recruiter Talking to highschool students is part of the job for Jackie Wilson, college recruiter. During spring semester on Tuesday and Thursday, Wilson travels all over the state of Kansas recruiting for her alma mater. (Photo by Jeff Dzeidzic) stay at home, she did some substitute teaching and also helped coach women ' s basketball and track at her own high school. She came back to Kansas in 1985 and went back to WSU to take additional classes for a year. It was during this time that she learned of the job opening at Cowley for an ad- missions counselor. Linda Hargrove called me while I was living in Wichita and told me about a job opening in admissions for a fill-in recruiter for Jim Martin who had too full of a class schedule to be able to recruit. She in- formed me about the job and the situation and asked if it was an offer I couldn ' t refuse. Hargrove was right. Wilson applied for and got the job and has been on the road for Cowley ever since. As an assistant admissions recruiter, Wilson travels to surrounding high schools and junior colleges who are either spon- soring College Career Days or are just having college representatives come in to visit with their students. As a recruiter for Cowley, I go out and sell the college. I go to different schools and set up a table representing Cowley. I answer any questions students might have about the College and basically try to in- fluence them that Cowley is the dif- ference. There are many aspects that Wilson likes about her job. I enjoy talking with the students and in- forming them aobut Cowley. I feel I can relate to the younger kids and give them a different view of Cowley because of my age and my prior attendance and ex- perience at Cowley, she said. Wilson is not completely new at this. In , fact, she has had some previous ex- perience with recruiting for Cowley. She has, over the years, influenced several out- standing athletes to choose Cowley. The list includes her sister Juana Wilson, 1984- 84; brother Joey Wilson, 1984-86; and Tonekyo Kayzer, 1984-86; all from her hometown. She was also a key factor in the successful recruitment of Lucille Carson, an exceptionally talentd basketball player from WSU to play for the Tigers during the 1984-85 season. Because of her obvious and avid interest in Cowley, Jackie finds it easy to sell the school. I tell the students who are interested in Cowley the truth about the school and in- fluence them to come down for a visit, because I feel that once we get them here and they can see Cowley for them- selves, then we ' ve got them hooked. Wilson does have other interests besides Cowley. She likes dancing, listening to old Motown music, talking and gossiping, visiting with friends. But there ' s one par- ticular hobby she enjoys. I like to go over to Deb Davis ' house and eat up all her potatoes, she joked. Not only does Jackie recruit for Cowley, she really lives at Cowley. She is presently living in the Nelson Student Center Dor- mitory and says she likes it. I enjoy it because it gives me a chance to be around the basketball girls and the other students. The experience she gains here will help Wilson with her career goals. She wants to be a college athletics recruiter and teach on a full-time basis. She would also like to become a permanent part of Cowley. I hope Cowley can be a part of my future. I really like it here and would like to stay, she said. Although she likes nearly everything about Cowley, she would like to see one change made. I would like Cowley made into a four- year college to give everyone two more years to be a part of Cowley, she said. Cowley has so much to offer, I ' d like to see it expanded to be able to benefit more people for a longer length of time. If anyone asks Jackie Wilson why they should go to Cowley, they better be ready to listen to a few hundred good reasons because she really knows how to sell the college at an unbeatable price. by Janine Wells Looking for Mr. Potato Head Potatoes and Cowley are two big loves in the life of Jackie Wilson, CCCC admissions coun- selor. After graduating from Cowley she finds her job of attracting students to the school a natural. (Photo by Jeff Dzeidzic) 12 -pytaz A Cowley Mission A Cowley mission 44 We sacrifice as they do when they are not able to enjoy the luxuries have in the United States. Ben Cleveland Carrying the word At the lecturn, Rick Cleveland carries the word of God to the Philippino people When Rick Cleveland attended Cowley in 1970 and 1971, he had no idea he would become a missionary and live abroad. Cleveland and his wife, Helen, became missionaries in the Phillipines in 1979. It was a new experience for them that carried a number of surprises. When we first started we had no idea about mission work, Cleveland said. We were on our way to Brazil but because the country had changed its visa policy, we had to make a choice between Japan and the Philippines. In Japan I would have been teaching English to the Japanese and since I flunked English I didn ' t feel Japan was the right choice. The Clevelands were called MAC workers when they first began. MAC stands for missionary assistance core. You are only an assistant to a missionary, Cleveland said. As missionaries the Clevelands were teachers, but they learned as much about the Phillipines and themselves as they taught. The population numbers only 40,000 and the lifestyle was different from that in the United States. My children were the only American children there, said Cleveland. They kind of stuck out like a sore thumb . ' ' Helen taught their children, Jobie, Jen- nifer and Julie, through a correspondance course and then they attended one year in the national school. Jobie really liked the school except when it came time for the testing, Cleveland said. The children in the United States are taught to memorize, not learn. They are never taught to think. The home life of the Phillipine people is especially different from the American home life Cleveland was used to. Homes are quite different. The poor class live in little huts called ' nipas ' (pronounced knee-pahs). Nipas are made of bamboo and are placed on stilt legs. The kitchen is outside along with the bathroom and they cook like we camp, Cleveland said. The middle class live in hollow brick and wooden houses of a shanty village type. Everything is in one room and the room is no bigger than 10 ' by 10. ' The for- tunate ones have running water. The upper class live in American style homes with barbwire fences around the property. They have maids and a butler. All of the classes live together. There is no wealthy part or poor part of town. Although life styles may differ, a com- mon denominator for the Philippine people. For the Clevelands it was one more thing to adjust to. We had a pregnant woman in our village who fell and aborted her baby. I found out one morning around 10, Cleveland said. Some families in the Philippines can ' t afford embalming so the funerals had to be that day. After making the usual arrangments for the baby to be buried, I gathered the family together for the funeral. The only available box for the baby to be buried in was an old Hi-C card board box, so that ' s what we used. After the funeral, some church members and myself had to dig the grave. Everything has to be done im- mediately when it come to death. Cleveland, who is the son of carpentry instructor Ben Cleveland, grew up in Arkansas City and played football when his dad was the coach at Cowley. Arkansas City is still home but he says he ' s anxious to return to the Philippines next year. Each day is different in the Philip- pines. It ' s so exciting there. Being home in Kansas is great but I ' m beginning to be bored so I have to keep busy, Cleveland said. It ' s obvious Cleveland keeps busy when he ' s in the Philippines, too. The Philippine people are very com- mitted, he said. So far, I have baptized A Cowley Mission yfcz 13 103 people. Seven of those have committed themselves to preaching the gospel. The need Cleveland sees for people to preach the gospel is being partially met by educational centers which have recently been established. We recently started a Bible College, Cleveland said. So far 22 have graduated and there are many more who are waiting to graduate. The Philippinos Cleveland works with are as committed to learning as they are to teaching. Even during the typhoon season our people, who are poor and live miles from the church, come into the city by treading knee deep in water and carrying their babies and small children. The people are just very committed, he said. The economy was a matter of ad- justment for Cleveland, too. The wealthiest person makes only about $200 a month, Cleveland said. That person is the wealthiest of the Philippine people. During the Cleveland ' s stay in the Philippines, they weren ' t affected by the power of Marcos. We lived in an area called ' Ilocano ' and we weren ' t personally affected by Marcos. As missionaries, we are to be non- partisan. We aren ' t supposed to get in- volved with their political affairs. Although it is quite hard for us not to, said Helen. Rick Cleveland, a one time Tiger football player, was .coached by his father, Ben Cleveland at Cowley. Rick is now a missionary in the Philippines. . Although they weren ' t supposed to get involved in politics, the Clevelands found it impossible not to be affected by the people ' s reaction to the political events of the day. The night Marcos fled from the country the Philippines were so excited, Helen said. Rick was at an all-night prayer meeting at the church. People in the Philippines aren ' t to stay up past the cur- few, but they knew that they should pray for the future of their country. It was during the meeting that word of the Marcos fleeing was heard. During the prayer meeting, Rick made a trip to a small store and at the store the storekeeper told him that Marcos had left. Even by the time he had returned back to the church building, the prayer group had already heard the news of their anwsered prayers, said Helen. Even before Mar- cos had left the Philippines, we didn ' t want to travel through Manila because it was a real Marcos hot spot. Marcos ' group was really strong and he had a lot of support from the people. Even though the Cleveland family was so close to the rebellion, they never came in contact with Marcos. We never actually saw Marcos even though Rick had several encounters with a Minister on Marcos ' cabinet, Helen said. by John Dalton Teacher Part of Cleveland ' s job is to instruct, as well as teach the Philippino people. Cleveland and his family come home for visits but spend much of their life in the Philippines. M fM. Globetrotter: Jamie Krug Cowley Globe-trotter Kansas ' boarders can ' t hold Krug down Camel riding, extreme heat, desej-ts, and lizards are probably not appealing to the stereotype Kansas Farmer much else to a 12 year-old boy. Although sophomore Jaimie Krug has lived in England and Japan he found that living in Iran was an experience that kept him on his toes. I didn ' t want to go. I told my dad I didn ' t want to live with a bunch of camels and stuff, but we went anyway. We went at the start of my sixth grade year and stayed for about three months, he said. Living in Iran was difficult for the Krugs in many ways, starting with the plane ride there. It was a 20-hour airplane trip. I sat in an airplane for 20 hours! When we got there, they put us in a hotel in Tehran, we stayed there for a couple of weeks until we found a place to live. We found a pretty nice place in Tehran, and enrolled in an American school, Krug said. At the time he was there, both the American population and the school he at- tended were large in Iran. It was probably the size of the biggest school in Wichita. They had six different football teams, and they named them the Cowboys and the Steelers and all that, Krug said. Another problem the Krugs had in Iran was avoiding being run off the road by Iranian drivers, who Krug describes as maniacs. We were headed to the military base, and we were all stuffed into one taxi cab. We were driving along and this other taxi comes by and our driver ' flipped him off. ' The guy in the other cab got so mad he pulled in front of us. We were cruising along at 60 miles per hour, and he got about 10 feet in front of us and slammed on his brakes. We were all shoved into the windshield, Krug remembered. Crime was also prevalent in Iran ac- cording to Krug. There are a lot of thefts there. You could be walking along the street and people will come along on motorcycles and Globetrotter: Jamie Krug jV t 15 Family afar Always on the go, Jamie Krug has spent most of his life moving from one location to another. Using a map he shows the PULSE photographer where he has lived in four states and two foreign countries. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) snatcn your purse, said Krug, denying that he himself had that problem. Needless to say, Krug was not happy in Iran. He said that Tehran was trashy. I saw riots all the time, crazy people trashing and burning places. While it ' s doubtful an ll-year-old paid too much attention to politics, the Krugs ' move back to the U.S. took place at the height of the tension in Iran when the Shah was in the process of being disposed by the forces of the Ayatollah Khomeini. Because of the hostage situation we had to move out. The Americans had to evacuate. A month later they had 52 Americans hostage, Krug said. Shortly before they fled Iran, Krug ' s father let the family decide where to go next. When we were in Iran my dad said ' Where do you want to move? ' We picked a place on the map. ..Florida. I finished sixth grade there, started seventh, and after that year we decided to move to Pensacola Beach, he said. Florida was home to Krug throughout his junior high and early high school years, but when he was a high school sophomore his family moved again, this time to California. We went to California for my junior and most of my senior year and now I go to Cowley, he said. While Krug was born in Cowley County, his childhood memories might seem far more exotic than most Kansans are used to. I was born in Winfield, but we were living in Burden at the time. We lived there about six months, then we took off to England, where I lived until I was about two, said Krug. Then we moved to Okinawa, an island off Japan. I went to kindergarten and first grade there before we decided to move again, he said. Krug was too young to remember much about Japan. He remembers a few words of the language, but little else. After their stint in Japan, Krug and his family returned to the United States. We moved to Arizona, I went to the second and third grade there, then we moved to Texas. After that it was time to move to Kansas, so we came back through my fifth grade year. Krug now lives in a notably serene place, Burden, when he is not attending classes. He lives in the dorms when classes are in session. Like many Cowley students, Krug keeps busy working and withextra-curricular ac- tivities as well as his studies. I play on the baseball team here, and I ' m an inspector at Gott. I plan on going to Kansas State after Cowley to become an architect, said Krug. Although Krug has seen much of the world, he still prefers to live in the United States. He will admit, however, that he would like a little warmer climate than Kansas offers. I plan on moving back to Florida. I found it to be the prettiest and most com- fortable place to live. I would rather live in Florida than California, because the beaches are beautiful, and California ' s beaches are trashy. It ' s just an awesome place. by April Houston 16 jjuML Headstart Program Cowley students help give a. . . • Head It only takes one suggestion for the 15 or more small faces to light up with a broad smile and began squeaking their favorite song. The words I like my colors, I like my numbers are similar to many other phrases in songs that can be heard in many other preschools but this song is a little dif- ferent. It is different because of the special children who squeak the ti ne. They are special because they are either handicapped in some way or come from families with low incomes and they all tend to need lots of attention. For fresh- men Tom Ahrensmeyer and Nick Ballarini, they are spec al because they love giving them that atte ition. I love working with t iem, said Tom. The payment I get for working there is the smile on their faces. Our goal for each provide a happy learning environment for the children and help th sm feel good about themselves, said Pat White, director of Arkansas City ' s Head S art program. Start Start is primarily gover- community support is Although Head nment supported also important. About 85 percdnt of our funding is from the government, md. 15 percent is raised from the commur ity and the Presbyterian Church provides the building and janitors, said White. Monetary aid is not the only thing Ark City has to offer the children in Head Start. Volunteers also add to the succes of the program. Last year my daughter was enrolled so I started as a volunteer, said Bessie Stewart, teacher ' s aide. I liked being Chi Ids play Learning games are played by children in the Head Start program and by Nick Ballarini and Tom Ahrensmeyer, freshmen, who assist the children and the instructors. (Photo by Julie March) Headstarf Program -fiM 17 with the kids and reading to them so I decided to continue to volunteer my time to the Head Start program. Parents are not the only volunteers and that ' s how Arhensmeyer and Ballarini got involved. ith kids and I also think hen I have children Ilikeworkin] it is good practice fi of my own, said Ballar 1 Ahrensmeyer also enjbys the good feeling he gets from workin swith the children. I definitley enjoy it. It ' s fun having the kids look up to you, said Ahrensmeyer. Both Ahrensmeyer and Ballarini are ap- preciated for their contributions, too. They ' re super! They ' re probably the best thing we ' ve had all year, said Laura Myers, teacher. The children ' s admiration for Ballarini and Ahrensmeyer is apparent. I think the reason the kids love them so much is because they are very good with the kids, said Bessie Stewart, teacher ' s aide. The children also believe both Ballarini and Ahrensmeyer are humorous. They are funny because they tickle us, said Michelle Tyler, a preschooler. Reading to the children is one of the many things Ballarini and Ahrensmeyer do with the Head Start children. They ' re pretty neat because they play with us and read to us, said John June, another preschooler. jrsonal satisfaction is the reason LauraTVtyejs continues to teach preschool. ts J I love it (teaching preschool) but how much depends on what day you ask me. There are times when it can really try your patience, especially with the kids in this program because they all want your at- tention and it ' s hard to spread yourself around, said Myers. The children are not the only ones in each family who need attention. Often times the parents need some en- couragement or maybe even to learn some parenting skills. Unlike other preschools, Head Start is there for the whole family. We encourage parents to get their GED (general education degree) as well as help provide training in leadership, parenting, nutrition, and discipline. Sometimes parents just need someone to talk to so we have an outreach person who keeps in con- tact with the families, said White. Ark City ' s year-old Head Start program serves all of Cowley County and there are those who agree it ' s a big boon to the area, I think it ' s the best thing that has hap- pened to Ark City in a long time. The parents of these children want something better for their kids and this is a start, said Myers. Teaching at any level can be challenging but more so for preschools teachers and that ' s another thing that makes the children who attend Head Start special. Nothing is ever the same, you never know what to expect. Everyday is dif- ferent. There aren ' t too many jobs like that and I think that ' s why I love it so much, said Myers. by Kristi Adams Playing Doctor Head Start preschoolers Gary Westbrook and Randy Templeaar play with doctor equipment during their day at the Head Start preschool. Several Cowley students have volunteered their time at the preschool this year. (Photo by Julie March Mind Games Two heads appear to be better than one. Tom Ahrensmeyer studies a game Tanya Davis is playing at the local Head Start program. Ahren- smeyer began working with the four-year olds last semester on a volunteer and continues to do so this semester. (Photo by Julie March) 18 J$ Roomates Living Togei Room for a Roomie Dear College Student of Mine, Take your vitamins. Eat three meals a day. Go to class. Get plenty of sleep. Don ' t party too much and stay away from the opposite sex. I love you very much and I know you will make lots of new friends at college. Love, Mom roomates. Considering the variety of people we have and all the different backgrounds they come from, everybody gets along pretty well, said Holcomb. We have a lot of kids from back east who have never really been in a small community before, or have been around people from a small community and there ' s a lot of kids from small communities who have ' ozy critter quiet friend mokes a 3 p.m. na fie more like home. Dale Havens, freshmo nds his stuffed dog doubles as a pillow and lommate. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) Many parents will be happy to know that students, for the most part, have no trouble making friends. As for the rest of the advice, well... Living in the dorms can help students make friends, or enemies. Like living at home, the dorm resident shares a room or has a room of his own. Probably unlike living at home, the dorm resident shares a bathroom with three or as many as 15 people and he eats his three meals a day with the 70 other members in the dormitory family. The closeness of dormitory life could easily create hostility but according to Craig Holcomb, dormitory manager, most student have no problems with their never been around kids from the big cities and they all seem to get along well and communicate well. Everyone has idiosyncrasies that seemingly drive others crazy, but some roomates admit to doing things they know bugs the other. When I come in around 11 p.m. or midnight, I always turn on the light then he (Jim Brown) yells at me, said freshman Geof Burris. Patience is high on the list of requirements for a dorm student. Some cases require more patience than others. Sophomore Alan Daniel recently awakened with an alarming discovery. He credits his roomate Danny Snow, sophomore, with giving him the shock of a lifetime. One night Danny got up and opened the closet door. He thought it was the bathroom and he opened my top desk drawer and used the bathroom. I was mad as hell. He went all over my girlfriend ' s pictures and her letters, and everything else, said Daniel. Tracy Patterson agrees that living in the dorms is somewhat like living with ; family. Patterson and his roomate, Robert Burton, have been friends while growing up and are like brothers. Yes, I get along with my roomate, he said. He ' s the best friend I have here. What ' s mine is his and what ' s his is mine. When he needs his privay I leave, and when I need privacy, he leaves. We share everything. We get in to argument here and there and we ' ve almost gotten into fights a couple of times but it ' s no big deal. He ' s like a brother to me. Quiet roomates are hard to come by but in some cases the quiet is because th roomate is just never there. It was nice because Matt (Hicks) was never there. I could play my guitar whenever I wanted and play my music when I wanted, said freshman Wayne Gottstine. Besides never being there, Gottsti e said Hicks had some hobbies that were i little out of the ordinary. I came home one day and there was dead pheasant nailed on the wall, said Gottstine, after a while I had to take it down. One other day I opened the fridge and there was a racoon in there. Students who are loners in single rooms are both fortunate and unfortunate. Robert Weaver and Paul Finkleman are two students who have private rooms. I love my roomate. He ' s great... I don ' t have one, said Weaver. But the loneliness can get to Finkleman. My roomate is Mr. Ed, he is a horse who lives with me. He is OK if you feed him enough carrots, Finkleman said. by April Houstoi g Holcomb: Dorm Supervisor Jrf 19 People Person: You don ' t learn by talking, you learn by listening. Craig Holcomb Craig Holcomb is a people person. I enjoy people in general, especially lis age group. I really like to stand back nd watch the students from Chicago, Pit- ;burgh and small rural towns. Even lough from different backgrounds, they et along well and have adapted to each ther and I enjoy seeing that, said [olcomb. As resident manager of the dorms, tolcomb finds the job rewarding. I think the most rewarding part about eing resident manager is seeing the tudents in who are working towards goals 1 life, he said. They are just starting ut in life. For example, the ones involved ' ith sports want to go on. Yet, in the back f their minds they know the chances are ley won ' t make this goal. However, ley ' re sticking with it and also getting an ducation so they can fit in society. Relating to students is one job he enjoys nd does well because he is interested in le students ' lives. I enjoy listening to other people talk. I njoy h earing about their life experiences ' they want to tell them, he said. If they ant to know mine, I ' m willing to tell them nless my experiences are too personal. I nj finding out where the students are ' om and some of the things they ' ve gone iirough. Holcomb says listening to the students an benefit him as much as the student ho is getting a problem off his chest. I can relate back to those ex- eriences, he said. I have always been sld, ' You don ' t learn by talking, you learn y listening ' . A former Arkansas City patrolman for sur years, Holcomb understands what the ampus security students go through. I can relate better to the campus ecurity students because I know what ney ' re going through. I can remember ack when I first entered law en- rcememt, he said. The campus ecurity does a pretty good job. They are eal anxious and want to be aggressive, ' hey can ' t wait to get out there and get lings done. Sometimes, I have to hold lemback. Campus security students enjoy having [olcomb as the resident manager. He ' s great to work with because he can talk in a way that will really help us. In a way, he ' s a teacher. He has a good technique of getting along with the studen- ts, said Eric Buller, sophomore law en- forcement student. Holcomb believes the job of resident manager is similar to law enforcement. I see this job similar to law en- forcement in many aspects dealing with students. However, I ' m not here to keep a Ping Pong Long? Getting his practice, Craig Holcomb plays ping pong in the Nelson Student Center as he does his job of resident manager. Holcomb came on the job at the end of first semester and says getting to know the residents is one of the nicest aspects of his position at Cowley. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) thumb on all residents. Basically, I ' m here to see that no one gets hurt and the kids have a good time while they ' re here because the College wants that, too, Holcomb said. Living in the dorm, Holcomb finds making friends is easy. It ' s real easy to make friendships here, he said. I don ' t have as much free time as people have with other kinds of work, but that can be an advantage also. Like you get to know a lot of the students and you develop strong ties. Although Holcomb spends most of his time with the students, he does relish time to himself to do the things he enjoys. As long as no one infringes on other residents ' rights, Holcomb enjoys seeing the students having a good time. This is the first time a lot of students have been out on their own. They want to stay up late and crank their stereo to the loudest. I want them to do it to have fun but not to infringe on anyone ' s rights, he said. I don ' t mind the students getting loud and having a good time. If they want to stay up until two or three o ' clock in the morning that ' s their business, as long as they ' re not infringing on other people ' s rights. If it keeps some students up who want to sleep that ' s when it bothers me. Also, it bothers me when I want to sleep. Holcomb believes that any problem a student brings to him is important. I want to be the same with everybody and not show partiality. Although I might be having a rough day, it shouldn ' t affect how I handle the problem, he said. I want to be sincere and have a smile. I try to treat even the smallest problem because they wouldn ' t have come to me if it wasn ' t important. To some it might be small but to him it ' s great. I want to handle it just like anything else. Holcomb would like to see the population on campus increase. I think we have a pretty good bunch of residents. Also I think the majority of them have a good time and everyone gets along. I would like to see an increase of on- campus activities. I want to contribute and help out with that, said Holcomb. Holcomb hasn ' t always wanted to live in Cowley County. I ' m from Cowley County, originally born in Arkansas City and basically raised in Winfield. I lived a year in Texas. Then I moved back to good ol ' Cowley County, he recalls. While I was growing up I couldn ' t wait to get away. I found out that this was a nice place. Now, I don ' t mind being here. Living at 109 South Third and surroun- ded by 75 young people, it ' s a good thing Craig Holcomb is a people person. by Denise Woods 20 $M. 2 Plus 2 Program 2 PLUS 2: New program would allow four years of Cowley learning There is good news for students who would like to further pursue an education but do not desire to leave Cowley County Community College. Whether the reason for remaining at Cowley is monetary, or a preference to a smaller college, a two- plus-two plan could make it possible for education beyond the Associates Degree to continue here. Basically, the two-plus-two program means that a student could continue to at- tend classes here and receive a four-year degree without going to a four-year college. Dr. Nelson, College president, has been working with administrators at Pittsburg State University, and at Wichita State University where two-plus-two programs have already been established. According to Nelson, Dr. Wilson, president at Pittsburg State University, is committed to establishing a two-plus- two program with Cowley. Pittsburg, which is 160-175 miles east of Arkansas City, covers the southeast por- tion of Kansas and already has two-plus- two programs established all over the state. Wichita State University, located about 60 miles north of Cowley, serves the com- munity colleges in Pratt, Reno, Butler, and Cowley counties. However, Nelson said that although WSU has some missgivings about the program, the ad- ministration does not want to indicate any lack of willingness for the development of the two-plus-two program. WSU has assured Nelson that this program is We want to find out what it is that we need to do to make things work. }} -Gwen Nelson something they want to work on. According to Nelson, in the long run, a program with Wichita State University would be much more feesible due to the distance between Pittsburg State Univer- sity and Cowley. A program such as the two-plus-two could be a boon to the future of Cowley County Community College. The program will give the teachers here, who Dr. Nelson said, are on par with the instructors at Pittsburg State the opportunity to develop and instruct higher education courses. Nelson said the four-year schools are already convinced of the quality of education offered at Cowley. Wichita State has already told us that they are strongly recommending their fir- st two years at Cowley and then go on to Wichita State, said Nelson. We ' ve got programs in Industrial Technology that they can ' t duplicate at Wichita State. They simply can ' t offer them. This plan will also attract older retur- ning students who may desire a four-year degree, but may have employment or family obligations that would not allow them to continue an education if it required long-distance commuting, or relocation. According to Nelson, the program would also benefit anyone not able to afford the cost of a four-year university. Ideally, the courses would cost the same amount per credit hour as existing courses offered here. Nelson, who has been working towards the establishment of the two-plus-two program would like to settle any problems that may surround the commencement of this plan. We ' re going over to Pittsburg State to talk with the vice-president of instruction, the president, the dean of the school and the department heads, Dr. Nelson said. We want to find out what it is we need to do to make things work. The program is already in effect in some Kansas community colleges. The schools that have this program going are the schools in western Kansas that are doing it with St. Mary ' s of the Plains, Ft. Hays, said Nelson. They ' re working with Seward County, Garden City, Dodge and Colby community colleges. I don ' t see why we can ' t have this program here at Cowley. by Julie Reed mIT ' S A GOOD TIME FOR Id ' S THE GREAT TASTE J® OF Mc DONALDS VERN RICHERSON General Mgr. 2022 N. Summit Arkansas City, Ks.  W g PLUMBING Commercial— Residental 442-0858 RR 5 Box 54 (2nd Road Past Railroad Tracks on East Kansas Ave) Arkansas City PUBSE KODSQS fosOL fV Majestic sunsets are a trademark of the beauty of Kansas that is often ' Kansas evenings. This picture taken overlooked by tourists and residents just north of Winfield, captures part of alike. aM Kansas Travel Guide TOURISM: Makes big bucks for Kansas as State ' s number three industry Come to the very heart of America, where life flows as easily as a babbling brook and as vibrantly as a raging river. Kansas is at the core of American life, a center of attractions, promises the Kan- sas Department of Travel and Tourism in their Visitors Guide. Kansas has never been a hot spot for vacationers, but a study by the United States Travel Data Center in Washington, D.C. shows that tourists spent $1.9 billion in Kansas in 1985. That ' s not bad for the Land of Ahs. In fact it is a 9.7 percent in- crease over 1984 which beat the national tourism average of a seven percent in- crease from 1984 to 1985. Tourism in Kansas is a creator of jobs. Tourism money has generated 42,000 jobs and ranks in the top three money- making industries in the state, said Ron Peters, assistant director of Travel and Tourism, a part of the Kansas Department of Commerce. A number of the top attraction getters are close to the CCCC-AVTS campus. From figures that have been sent to our office, in 1985 the Sedgwick County Zoo, the Kansas State Fair, the Kansas Cosmosphere and Discovery Center (both in Hutchinson), the Topeka Zoo, Eisenhower Center (Abilene), the Museum of Natural History at Kansas University, Old Cow Town (Wichita), and Boot Hill (Dodge City) are among some of the most popular attractions in Kansas, said Peters. Spreading the word about Kansas is a continual process. We send out brochures, answer mail inquiries, place advertisements, and cir- culate the word about Kansas through tourist information centers, said Peters. The Kansas travel brochures are put together by ad agencies in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Travel and Tourism. These guides explain everything from the state drinking laws to where to go and how to dress, to costs for entering state parks. The Travel and Tourism Department recognizes the need to market Kansas and to offer incentives for attracting those who normally would pass through the state on their way to somewhere else. That ' s why they have developed a promotional cam- paign called Linger Longer. This is a campaign co-sponsored by the Coleman Company and the Kansas Depar- tment of Tourism, said Betty Leonard, director of the Arkansas City ' s office of Convention and Tourism. It ' s designed to build traffic f or Kansas hotels, resturants and attractions. The promotion is directed toward those who are coming into the state anyway and we hope it will encourage them to stay longer. According to Leonard, if a tourist stops at any of the for Kansas Tourism booths on the interstate or comes into any of the chambers of commerce, they will be given a coupon book that includes three coupons for validation. One coupon will be for a hotel campground, a second for a resturant or speciality shop and a third for an attraction. When a visitor mails in the three validated coupons they receive a free Coleman cooler. We realize that Kansas is an infant when it comes to tourism and we ' re using this promotion to introduce ourselves to the tourism world, Leonard said. The Linger Longer campaign isn ' t the state ' s only attempt at attracting tourists. Leonard says there is another campaign directed at motor coach companies. We ' re calling this one ' America ' s Cen- tral Park ' and for the two years prior to the National Transportation Association convention in Kansas City, we ' ll be sen- ding the motor coach companies gimmicks relating picnics and brochures about this area, she said. At the convention we ' ll host a picnic for 2,000 people. Once again this is a way for us to introduce ourselves and Kansas to the motor coach companies and hopefully they ' ll begin to include stops in Kansas on their tours. Granted, tourism in Kansas is not generally thought of by Kansans as a major money maker, but as the State ' s number three industry it is important to the Kansas economy. At a time when other industries such as oil and agriculture are not at their peak or growing, tourism ' s continual growth is a definite help to the economy, said Peters. Smooth sailing Sailing enthusiasts find that Kansas lakei are a perfect spot to te t their skill and their boats. Sailing is growing in popularity at near-by Win- field State Lake, located about 17 miles north of the College. Kansas Travel Guide + ' II u The RocKjs of Ages That familiar saying Kansas is soooo boring has been repeated often around campus but a little research into the state and what it has to offer proves otherwise. Kansas, as it turns out, is a pretty in- teresting place. There are enough parks and assorted points of interest to keep a person busy every weekend all year long. Natural land forms, dating back to a time when the state was covered by a great ocean, mark the beginning of Kansas sites to see. Mushroom Rock State Park-located seven miles east of Ellsworth off U.S. 40 contains unusual formations that rise out of the prairie like a cluster of mushrooms. The formations, composed of Dakota san- dstone and shale, have been eroded by weather. The Kissing Rocks-located on Hell ' s Half Acre southwest of Pratt halfway between Highway 54 and 180, features 20 feet high formations formed by ancient seas that on- ce covered Kansas. Other points of interest located on Hell ' s Half Acre include unusual pulpit rocks that were carved out of soft white sandstone by rain water, running water, and wind. In the northern area of this territory, small canyons are quite usual, and great for pic- tures. Rock City, near Minneapolis is known for its 200 plus well formed sandstone con- cretions. The formations range from almost perfect spheres with diameters ex- ceeding 12 feet, to round forms with diameters of 8-27 feet. The land surface at Rock City was once considerably higher. The sandstone rock in this area was poorly cemented sand grains. Water, containing disolved calcium carbonate which acts as a natural cement, occured in many areas and con- tinued to spread outward in all directions. The spherical bodies that now exist were formed within the original sandstone mass, which was eroded by wind, rain, and running water that lowered the land sur- face and uncovered the cemented san- dstone formations. Monument Rocks, in the Smokey Hill Valley of western Gove County, were for- med approximately 800 feet of chalk and chalky shale that were deposited in the an- cient Kansas sea. River erosion uncovered the chalky beds where rain wash, running water, and wind completed the tran- sformation of the chalk into bizarre shapes. At the northern end of the Monument Rock group, an especially unusual formation, The Sphynx, can be found. Six miles south of Sun City in western Barber County you can find a natural bridge formed from gypsum. The bridge is 35-feet wide, 50-feet long, and stands about 12 feet above a stream bed. A cave located nearby seems more like a tunnel due to an extrordinary length of 250 feet. The gyp- sum bridge began as a cave and began to flow in a northerly direction through the tunnel opening. The ends of the tunnel finally retreated, leaving the natural bridge as it stands today. We com« to K A N S A W rf woi ■ Miii_ — .. .. i This rock formation, called Castle Rock because it looks like a castle, is located in eastern Gove county. (Department of Tourism photo) The Gypsum Hills, also located in Bar- ber County, contain colorful buttes and mesas. The hills here consist of bright red shales and sandstones that are topped by white gypsum. Though gypsum is usually water soluable, under certain conditions such as the ones found in the Gypsum Hills, the rock becomes very resistant. This type of gypsum serves as the cap rock to such buttes as Twin Buttes found eight miles west of Medicine Lodge in Barber County. Pretty amazing stuff for boring old Kan- sas. Camping fanatics will appreciate the fact that many of those places contain ideal campgrounds that would provide a weekend of leisurely exploring. The faint of heart can also enjoy the sites these areas contain on a simple one-day outing. Those interested in finding out more about Kansas and the points of interest the state has to offer, should stop by the library. by Julie Reed ftdM Kansas Travel Guide 4i K Osburne County is the geodetic datum point of NA. It is the exact center of NA and a reference point for making all maps. Monument Rocks NT Rock City near Minneapolis T Osborne County § Minneapolis % Gove County Mushroom State I Park ' % Ellsworth Co wtown % Dodge City Ablll % Lindsborg Kissing Rocks in Hell ' s Half Acres SW of Pratt | [cosn % Hutchinson Pratt ( Cosmosphere Arkansas City Barber County % % j Barber County is the site of the Gypsum Hills and a natural bridge, PULSE graphic by Julie Reed and Martin Puntney Kansas Travel Guide Jrf s ' Wildlife Mr. Owl is a resident of nearby Chaplin Nature Center located Northwest of Ark City. The Nature Center Is one tourist attraction that students can easily enjoy. Kansas points of interest Ag HalT i Fame Abilene is know as the foremost tourist center in Kansas. It was originally a boom town at the end of the Chisholm Trail. It is also the hometown of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower Center, Museum, Library, Home and Meditation Chapel are here. The Museum has items collected by Ike like a 600 B.C. Greek helmet and a coronation vase from Queen Elizabeth. In addition to a once- every-two-years Swiss Festival, Lindsborg is also near Coronado Heights, believed to be a place used by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado as a camp site. He was the first white man to explore Kansas in 1541. He sought gold and silver. ) THE MANY THOUSANDS WHO PIONEERED THE CHEROKEE STRIP TART A EROKU Stairway to strip This 1893 monument is located South of Ark City and marks the starting point of the Cherokee Strip Run. (Photo by Jeff Dieldzic) Meditation spot Eisenhower Center, Abiline, is one the more popular tourist attractions in Kansas and shown here is the Place of Mediatation. The Center houses memorabilia of the Eisenhower ad- minstration and his family. fivt Kansas Travel Guide Scenic Kansas Kansas Cosmosphere Discovery Center This unique space center located in Hut- chinson is the number one tourist at- traction in Kansas with over 350,000 vistors each year. The KCDC boasts an Omnimax theatre that projects 70mm films on a wraparound 44 ' tilted dome with a six- channel sound system. The KCDC also houses the Hall of Space that contains over $100 million dollars wouth of space artifacts including the largest collection of spacesuits anywhere in the world. The Hall of Space also has on display several complete flight-ready spacecraft including the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo Command modules. Another plus for the Hall of Space is the fact that it is a hands-on museum. Visitors can experience the first landing on the moon via a computerized Lunar Miodule cockpit, or have questions an- swered about any astronaut simply by the touch of a button. The KCDC also contains a planetarium the presents live sky lectures each weekend alsong with their regular programs. The Kansas Cosmosphere Discovery Center offers a fun learning ex- perience for the whole family. The Chaplin Nature Center The Chaplin Nature Center consists of 200 hundred acres of woodlands, prairies, and streams that lies along the Arkansas River five miles north-west of Arkansas City. The CNC has what they call a living laboratory for visitors to experience nature by hearing, smelling, seeing, tasting, and feeling. The CNC offers out- door conference areas, discovery trails, guided nature walks, outdoor nature education activites, family education days , bird counts, and nature slide programs. Spacemen These genuine spacesuits, used by American astronauts can be seen at the Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson. The Cosmosphere has the largest collection of spacesuits in the world. (Department of Tourism photo) The Big Well According to The Guiness Book of World Records, the world ' s largest hand-dugwell can be fornd in Greensburg, Kansas. The well draws over 3 million visitors every year, and was once considered the engineering marvel of the 1800s. The cost of building the well in the city of Greensburg was a whopping $45,000 in 1887. The well is 32 feet in diameter and 109 feet deep, lined with a wall native stone which was hauled 12 miles from the Medicine River. The most amazing thing about the well is the construction method used by the engineers. The stone wall casing was built at ground level, and slowly lowered into the earth as dirt was removed. The well was used until 1932, and still has a good supply of water if the need arose. Cowtown Shown here is one of the many tourist sights in Kansas, the authentically restored Front Street in Dodge City. During the days of the frontier, Dodge City was the center of the cattle in- dustry. (Department of Tourism photo) idSRto Ringer Going for the golden ring is a knight prac- ticing for the joust at the Renaissance Festival held annually in Bonner Springs. (Department of Tourism photo) The High Plains Museum The High Plains Museum located in Goodland contains a wide variety of pioneer and Indian artifacts along with a collection of faum tools and implements used by the settlers of this area. This museum also houses a replica of America ' s first patented hilicopter which was built in Goodland in 1910. The Kansas Flying Machine as the hilicopter was called, was first inspired by a toy called a Twirly. There is also a 1902 Holzman chain-drive automobile on display. The Barlett Arboretum The Bartlett Arboretum is located in Belle Plaine just south of Wichita. The ar- boretum was established in 1910 by Dr. Walter Bartlett on a 20-acre plot of land that now contains flowers, plants, and shrubs from all over the world. The Bar- tlett Arboretum is the only arboretum of maturity between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi. The Bartlett is famous for its Tulip Time when the thousands of tulips planted each year bloom for a few weeks in spring bringing visitors from every state and many foreign countries. The Lee Richardson Zoo The Lee Richardson Zoo can be found in 110-acre Finnup Park located in Garden City. Finnup Park also offers one of the world ' s largest swinning pools, picnic areas, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and Finney County ' s Historical Museum. The zoo itself covers 47 acres of Finnup Park and houses more than 675 mammals and birds. Visitors can choose either a driving or walking tour of the zoo an option not of- ten available in other zoos. After a stroll through the grounds you may want to take a dip in the municipal pool located in Fin- nup Park which covers about half of a city block and holds 2.5 million gallons of water. by Julie Reed Over the foils Tni$ waterfall can be seen at Cowley County State Park just east of Arkansas City on Highway 166. (Department of Tourism photo) Is This Really Kansas ? Where in Kansas? A tough question. What is the most exciting place you have ever been in Kansas? That question was asked of 25 Cowley students and the results were as varied as Kansas itself from east to west. One thing was clear, attitudes toward Kansas were not particularly positive nor well defined. Students, like much of the nation, have a tendency to overlook Kan- sas as an entertainment center. What ' s the most exciting place I ' ve been in Kansas? repeated Sheila Ball. Everyplace I think of isn ' t in Kansas ! Most of the students ' first reactions were; In Kansas? Tough question! or Is there a place! After much thought they contributed their perspective answers which were diverse in every way but one. Students were not very excited about the exciting things in Kansas. The most exciting places in Kansas for the majority of people interviewed were at lakes. Lakes are popular for the water- sports they offer and seclusion for great parties. Ed Brooks, freshman, comments on his lake experience. It was at Lake Perry near Topeka during Senior Men ' s Weekend which en- tailed a three-day drunken party- campout...Boy it was exciting ' hiccup. ' Kansas City came in as a second most exciting place. People liked it for Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun, Royals baseball (all of which are actually located on the Missouri side) and for its senic drives like sophomore Pam Fritz. It was a nice place to just drive around, she said. Wichita, located relatively close to the College came in third for exciting places to visit. Attractions making the city an ex- citing spot for Cowley students include the Kansas Collesium, which is known for its music concerts and other shows. FantaSea was also an attraction thought of as ex- citing for some. Finally, shopping made Wichita an exciting time. However, some excitement is closer to CCCC than Wichita or Kansas City. Arkan- sas City and Winfield seem to be ideal spots for entertainment, too. Among those places cited as a fun place to be was Tiger Hall with Spud and Danny as at least part of the major attraction. Winfield City Lake and Island Park in Winfield also rated high on local area places to go. Mary Dewell, freshman, summed up student attitudes about Kansas. There is a lot of neat stuff around, but none of it is too exciting. Even though excitement seems to be lacking for the students interviewed, others know there ' s can be excitement in just looking for excitement. by Devon Bonfy cademic Challenge fiuiM Buzzer, Quick Knowing the answer is only half the battle Math Wizards, bookworms and history buffs finally have a chance to put a com- petitive edge on their knowledge. Instead of just tutoring, they can compete for Cowley through Academic Excellence Challenge. Created last year by the State Depart- ment fo Education for Community Colleges, Academic Excellence Challenge shows the excellence in teaching by the teachers and learning by the students throughout Kansas Comunity Colleges, said Sue Darby, sponsor of the group. Like sports, Academic Challenge cen- ters on competition. The excellence is demonstrated through students competing for questions in humanities, mathmatics, social scien- ces and natural sciences, said Darby. All these categories are broken down deeper into subjects that are covered on the junior college level. Last year at Colby, during Regionals, we found out the questions were much deeper than we had anticipated. So, we didn ' t compete at state, explained Darby. Darby says that teamwork is an im- portant part of the competition. Academic Excellence Challenge requires four starters and one alternate, however, I would like 12-15 to study and strive toward these positions, Darby said. Striving toward the positions means a lot of work. Practice for Academic Challenge is when any of the participants can get together. We drill at least once a day until the season is over, said Darby. We held a dual match practice with Butler and that helped the team get the feel of the event. Practicing with team members and other colleges before hand enables the team to become quicker and more sure of their answering ability. During practice, quickness is acheived by listening for key words of a question. Immediately buzzing in and using the time it takes for them to call the name is the time to formulate the answer. Using this strategy, the Cowley team is sure they will have an edge in quickness. Currently, growing interest in the program is apparently encouraging other Kansas community colleges to get in- volved. Last year 11 teams participated, but this year, there is a possibility of 17 teams competing in Kansas. At this time only public community colleges can participate in Academic Excellence Challange, said Darby. However the interest is growing among Cowley students for a number of reasons. The strongest is increasing their knowledge. I figured I would learn more in prac- ticing in there, than I would have learned in any other class. I was right, said Tom Ahrensmeyer, freshman. There are nine who are participating in Academic Challenge including: Tom Ahrensmeyer, Nick Ballarini, Jorita Crane, Andria Drognaski, Troy Girrens, Marilyn James, Julie Johnson, James Lynne, and Tonami Pietilainen. Sponsors of the team are Darby and Stirnaman. Chet Logue also helps the sponsors. The state has four requirements for team members. First, a member must have a grade point average of 2.0. Second, members should be enrolled in at least six college credit hours. Third, members can not have accumulated more than 72 credit hours. And fourth, members must be Kan- sas community college students. Quickness is one area the team will work to develop. To improve quickness we use a com- puter lockout system with buzzers at prac- tice. This aids in getting rid of hesitating for the fear of having the wrong answers. Many times the people who are capable of doing academic challenge, think they can ' t do it. Also, to become a member of the team requires a lot of time memorizing. Darby has goals for Academic Ex- cellence Challenge. She wants to be able to have 12 -15 students working to make the team; and she ' d like the team to win the state com- petition. Long term goals include being able to recruit people to this college to be a team member when the Academic Challenge program is developed. There are many high school students who are not athletes or musicians.This (academic challenge) is their thing and they excell at it. Academically, they too can participate in competition. Bu t, we have to get the program developed, said Darby. Finally, the advantages of being a mem- ber of the Academic Challenge team can include financial pluses. The first place prize at the State contest is at least $200 per person. That monetary incentive is in addition to the rewards learning brings and to the association with the other team members. I ' ve never been around that many in- telligent people in my life, said Ahren- smeyer. It ' s scary sometimes. by Denise Woods Brain power Buzzer clenched in the lefthand, Marilyn James is ready to answer questions that come her way during practice. The team practiced in the micro computer mathematics lab in 209A Galle- Johnson. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) 22 fk w Fast Food Frenzy Behind the Grill What om I doing here? The salad bar is at its peak of perfection. The green kale leaves surround each bowl filled to the top with delicious vegetables and fruits. The lettuce is so green and crisp that it glistens with freshness. The work has been tedious but a salad bar master- piece has been created. Suddenly a noise is heard. A noise that sends a chill down the spine of the weary salad bar attendant. It is the noise of many cars mercilessly filling up the small parking lot. Screaming children, frantic parents, a general cross-section of American culture cajol around the cash register. Their savage eyes rake with in- decent lust over the salad bar just created. The masterpiece is about to be plundered. They appear like beasts who haven ' t eaten for three days. The ungrateful customers huddle around the defenseless salad bar and begin to dismantle its con- tents. All the attendant can do to this grave injustice is stand erect with a moist towel in one hand and watch. The smoke clears revealing a pitiful sight. The mushrooms have switched positions with the peas and the carrots are in the green peppers, not to mention that the pineapple is on the floor. In fact, the en- tire salad bar is in a complete state of disarray. Calgon can ' t take him away now, there ' s work to be done. As the customers seat themselves he is forced to stare a big project in the face. The salad bar must be restored. It ' s a typical scene that ' s replayed day after day in the life of a fast food salad bar attendant. People undoing what ' s been created for people. There are three groups who are the source of both sorrow and joy for the fast food employee. The first is the customer, as mentioned above in the salad bar incident. The per- fect customer is someone who is friendly, courteous, and above all, understanding when the operations of a business don ' t happen to run smoothly. If there is ever such a creature, this writer would like to know. Currently, he doesn ' t think they exist. Then there are the ones with all the an- swers, the ones with the power, the ones who are constantly cracking the old whip that keeps employees in line. Managers are funny sometimes. Maybe not funny as in humorous or witty but rather, in the things they do. After all, they are the ones responsible for making sure all goes well. But, there are times when too many managers are present all at once. All that is supposed to be going well, ends up going nowhere. For example, one night I was instructed to tidy up the salad bar after it had been virtually devoured by customers. Without uttering a single complaint, I began my assigned duty. And lo, I was approached by a second manager. I need you to make a pot of chili for me right now, he grunted. Totally confused and on the edge of bewilderment, I stopped the salad bar project to begin on the chili. Fifteen minutes later, work on the salad bar resumed. But, much to my dismay, the fir- st manager was waiting for me. I was not greeted with Layne, you ' re doing a swell job or Gosh, I wish everyone worked as hard as you. Instead, I was accosted with What have you been doing? ! We don ' t have all night! It ' s times like these when I remind myself that death by strangulation is against the law. Sometimes communication between management can do wonders where ESP has failed them. Also, another fault in managers is the realism of power. They are in control, they hold the reigns of power and sometimes this fact of life is the nerve center of aggravation for an employee. It ' s aggravating because many times the em- ployee is deprived of making decisions or judgements that affect no one, but himself. For me, nothing was left to the imagination and self initation was just a waste of time. I can remember one in- stance where I was getting ready to take a greasy pan to the sink to be washed. Just when I thought the coast was clear, one of my omnipresent managers approached my and said You ' d better take that back to be washed. Really?! Are you kidding me? What a wonderful idea ! The idea to wash something dirty and make it clean again... wish I had thought of it. Oh, but please don ' t get me wrong. I don ' t think my managers are unreasonable and disorganized all of the time. I would just hate to be there if the building caught fire. The interrelations between fellow em- ployees can make or break a business. If everyone likes each other the business could run smoothly. On the same token, if everyone hates each other problems are certain to arise. But, if you get a mixture of both then it ' s just plain interesting. I hold a very interesting job to say the least. I have met a wide variety of people through various jobs, some strange, some sane, some perverted and others who weren ' t really sure what they were. It ' s in- teresting to note that most employees will usually stick together in a crisis. The mad fury of a noon rush brings a crew together. Each pejson has a similar goal; meet the wants of the customer. The relationship between employees is also strengthened by the perverbial grapevine. Whether it be spread gossip, spreading gossip, an- nouncing petty grips about the job, or keeping life-threatening secrets away from the boss, the grapevine serves its purpose as an instrument to bond mem- bers of the staff. I find it amusing that this story is titled Behind the grill. Life in fast-food moves so quickly that sometimes holding one position and one position only, can be im- possible. In one evening ' s time I can be the guy who makes your hamburger, creates your salad bar, and wipes off your table. Let ' s face it: I ' m everywhere! I am the life creater of your entire meal experience, treat me niely. It ' s 10 o ' clock, and as the last of the customers prepare to leave, the salad bar attendant breathes a sigh of relief. But, on each face of each departing person is the look of a job well done. Until tomorrow, their whimsical expressions beam. As Antietam was to the civil war, the poor salad bar was the most destructive of all the battles fought. The final organization of this ever popular at- traction will leave the salad bar with one night ' s peaceful rest. The salad bar has • resolved itself to the fact that this same savagery will take place tomorrow. But, who cares? But, who cares? There will always be somebody there to recreate it, won ' t there? by Layne AAoore A 23 Salad Daze Layne Moore prepares the Wendy ' s salad bar for another day of massive destruction. Moore says his job can become frustrating because patrons 1 have little feeling for the results of his work. (Photo by Jeff Dxeidzic) HAROLD L. LAKE President 100 E. Kansas - P.O. Box 756 (316) 442-3210 Arkansas City, Kansas 67005 ISLE MID KANSAS FEDERAL CMK1 442-6700 MID KMSAS FEDERAL SAVINGS ft LOAN ASSOCIATION 125 N SUMMIT ST ARKANSAS CfTY. KANSAS 67005-0754 (satuuctaut Parlez-vous Francais? By the end of the semester some Cowley students may be answering Oui to that question. For the first time in recent years, Cowley will offer a course in con- versational French. It ' s been nearly 10 years since Cowley of- fered a French class. According to Dean of Instruction Walt Mathiasmeier, there was a course in conversational French several years ago as part of the night program that was also taught by extension in the Oxford high school. Cowley has offered German, Spanish and even Russian in past years but no French because of the lack of qualified in- structors until Paul Stirnaman, who will teach the class, was hired. During Stirnaman ' s interview , Mathiasmeier asked if he could teach a French class and would he be interested, should there be student interest, and there is. Twelve people enrolled in the class this spring which, according to Stirnaman, is a good size for a beginning foreign language class. Besides a lack of qualified instructors being a key factor in there being no French class, there weren ' t many people in- terested in taking the course. We just haven ' t had the demand for it (French), said Mathiasmeier. Why the change now? Stirnaman is the first teacher in several years with a good foreign language background. Teaching French is no new experience to Stirnaman. He taught French on the high scnool level for 19 years. The college cour- se will be basically the same as the high school course but the college students will be expected to study more, Stirnaman says. The class will be an introductory course with the primary emphasis on con- versation. Stirnaman plans to put the student in hypothetical situations where they must speak French. Situations like being arrested and put in jail in France and ordering from a French menu are designed to meet Stirnaman ' s objective of getting students to think in French. Once they come to me and tell me they ' ve had a dream in French, then I { Once they come to me and tell me they ' ve had a dream in French, then I know they ' ve grasped onto it. 9 9 know they ' ve grasped onto it, Stirnaman said. Some of the things he will use in class as learning aids will be tapes of native con- versation and slides of France. After three visits to France, Stirnaman has a wealth of personal material he can bring to the class and that will help him teach about the culture and customs of France and about some of the French literature. Stirnaman feels that learning a foreign language helps students to understand their own language better. That is one reason Chris Stover has enrolled in the class. I think learning a foreign language helps us understand our own language bet- ter. I took (French) because I think a foreign language should be a requirement to graduate from high school as well as postsecondary schools, Stover said. Stover, who plays the tuba claimed he also enrolled in the French class in order to loosen his tongue so he can become a better musician. Kristi Adams thinks learning a foreign language, primarily French, will help her in her career goal of becoming a foreign correspondent. I ' m taking French because I plan on traveling as a journalist and I figure it might be helpful to be able to talk people. Also, it wasn ' t offered at my high school and I ' ve always wanted to learn to speak another language, explained Adams. by Stephanie Brunner La C asse de Francais Conversational French is a new class offered at Cowley. Paul Stirnaman, instructor, uses a practical approach to learning the language by teaching students how to function in social situations like ordering from menus and at- tending plays. (Photo by Jeff Dzeidzic) The Numbers Game M 25 Hqefcui ' : Voe It idd Tip ? According to Webster ' s New World Dic- tionary, algebra is a branch of mathematics using positive and negative numbers, letters, and other systematized symbols to express and analyze the relationship between concepts of quantity in terms of formulas and equations. This sounds like a wizard ' s spell to turn princes into frogs. The meaning itself is in- dicative of the confusion involved with algebra. For many students, algebra is a night- mare from which waking is impossible. The avalanche of number and letters combine to give innocent math students headaches of great proportion. All this pain and suffering might make people drop algebra, but the cold hard fact is that students need College Algebra to graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational Technical School. Cowley is one of only a handful of Kansas community colleges that require College Algebra for the Associate of Arts degree, and while algebra remains a requirement at Cowley, some four-year schools don ' t list it as a requirement for several of their majors. According to Smith, some four-year schools require an ACT math score of 20 before a student can enroll in College Algebra or they may require a 100 level math course like K-State ' s Mathematics, It ' s Form and Impact, which uses an an ACT math score of 25 as a pre-requisite. According to the college catalogs at the University of Kansas and Kansas State University, there are selective majors which require only Topics in Math or another 100 level math course. To the student struggling in a math cour- se here, it is alarming to note that a com- Arggghhhhhl munity college requires College Algebra for graduation, while the state ' s prominent four-year school ' s are accepting basic math courses for graduation in a number of areas. There are some areas that don ' t require College Algebra to get a degree, said Smith. When you get into the fine ar- ts areas they may not require it butwhen you get into the technical areas, College Algebra is still required. Emporia State will allow students to take Intermediate Algebra for a number of their programs. It ' s important that a student be familiar with the catalog of the college he wants to transfer to so they know what that school ' s requirements are. Danny Snow holds his head in frustration as he attempts to solve an algebra problem. Many student struggle with math though nobody seems to know why. (Photo by Wayne Got- tstine) In some cases the College Algebra requirement has meant that students in- tending to receive an Associate of Arts degree from Cowley, leave with that requirement unmet and the degree un- completed. I can ' t say for sure, but I think there were about 10 or so students who didn ' t receive their AA degrees last year because of the College Algebra requirement, said Smith. On several of occasions the students will go on to a four-year school and take College Algebra because they (Continued on page 41) I Union State Bank Member FDIC Convenient locations to serve you! ! MAIN BANK 127 South Summit NORTH BRANCH DEXTER BRANCH Kansas Summit 100 North Main ARK CITY MIRROR GLASS 523 North Summit Arkansas City, Kansas Bus. (316) 442-2630 Res. (316) 442-2372 RONALGEE 26 M M On Foot Getting Around Driving Walking In Between Burning shoe leather may be the only way for some on foot college students to get around. Not only is there a delima with dorm students but also with those students who choose not to live in the dorms. Ark City lacks a public bussing or taxi service available so those who are seeking a higher education but the family wheels aren ' t at the college so the student must rely on the next best thing; foot power. Of course-not to forget the old bum a ride trick. The opinion of most students is the same. Without a car to get around, college life is somewhat bad. According to Henri Chatman I don ' t like to walk too much. You can get where you want to go when you want to go if you have a car. Beth Nilles sees the walking situation as much a problem as Chatman. I can ' t always go where I want to go. I either have to walk or don ' t go or scrounge a ride from my friends. Well it is definitely narrowed down to walk, find a ride or don ' t go. How do these students then cope with getting back a nd forth from their family home to their dorm home? Susanna Hewitt makes it sound so easy. I just get a ride from students who live in Wellington. Reebok Walk Steve Bratcher, Tom Ahrensmeyer, Chad Minor, Kevin Durham, and Nick Ballarini represent the college students who resort to their Reeboks for transportation to school. (Photo by Jeff Dzeidzic) Although she makes it sound like no problem; for some it really can be a problem. Nilles explains I have some friends in my area that I get a ride with. I go home when they go home or elso I ' m here. Thanks to the staff at the school, those who rely on the airplane as a mode of tran- sportation from home and back can rely on a ride to the airport from someone at the college. For Chatman his coach provides him transportation to and from the airport. All of these are problems for students 4 « ommuting •• eit her have to walk, don ' t go, or scrounge a ride from my friends. vho are at the school and on foot. These ire only a few who are actually beating lown the pavement to get to the store, school, doctor etc... The feeling of most students was that •ight now the winter weather was too cold or walking. Hewitt explains I usually freeze to ieath and walk to school. I have a problem vith being late to class. For dorm students though the winter veather has hit; soom spring days will be lere and walking won ' t be so bad because )f the snow; walking will jsut be bad jecause studnts are on foot and having to valk to get where they want to go. by Michelle Bair jll M 27 [U The alarm goes off and people jump into the shower to prepare for the long drive to school. Many people carpool, others drive that stretch of road alone. It ' s all part of commuting and commuting is a fact of life for Cowley students and staff. Basically it ' s the closest school, said Ron Dixon, who commutes from Caldwell daily. To go to school I have to commute and Cowley has my programs. There ' s no college in Caldwell. Like Dixon, many commuters have families and homes in other towns, and have to travel to get to campus. Naoma Sawyer commutes because, I live in Oxford and that ' s my home. Many commuters are first time fresh- men right out of high school. I figured it would be cheaper to drive back and forth instead of finding a place or staying in the dorms, said Bobby Stout, Winfield freshman. Many commuters run into problems driving back and forth to school. Many can carpool, but a difference in schedules creates problems. ulM ■; In fact, there are a large number of problems that concern commuting studen- ts. Bad weather is a problem and car problems are another. I live in the country and we have a problem with the road drif- ting shut and then in the spring we have floods, said Sawyer. Other problems and frustrations deal with keeping the vehicle going. For Joel Goyer, Udall freshman, commuting spells expense. Some would maintain that those problems are minimal compared to others. The road. I ' m to the point I may not go next semester because of the road. It has my car all torn up, said Dixon. Students aren ' t the only ones facing commuting problems. Larry Schwintz and Sue Darby are teachers who also commute toCCCC. However, Larry Schwintz a Agriculture Business teacher doesn ' t mind his daily drive from north of Winfield. I don ' t mind it, he said. It ' s not any further than people driving to work in Wichita or people driving from one side of Wichita to the other. I have to leave before my family leaves for school and I have to make sure that the kids are up and are around before I leave. They also get home before I get home. Darby also has some travel related problems too. The first year I taught here I had a flat tire. Even though this may seem like a minor problem Darby also has her share of major problems. I trade cars a lot! by Michelle Bair On the road again Facing the road every morning at 4 a.m., Larry Schwintz travels to CCCC to teach his computer and agri-business courses. (Photo by Wayne 28 Jj  Homecoming f¥omectoPttHy ele tattoa t9%7 Homecoming. Scheduled for Feb. 14, Homecoming made Valentine ' s Day a memorable one for the Tigers. Both Cowley teams won their game. The Lady Tigers wrapped up the Jayhawk East Conference title, and the men won their fifth straight game to keep their playoff hopes alive. The women tallied an easy 67-38 victory and Head Coach Linda Hargrove felt the girls played well. They played a pretty good game. We didn ' t play as hard the second half, we mostly practiced the things we needed to work on for the road, Hargrove said. Hargrove said she usually didn ' t like Homecoming games because of the ten- sion the girls feel, wh en one or more are up for queen. But this year, she said, things weren ' t as bad as usual. Janine (Wells) and Kim (Marx) didn ' t let the pressure get to them, said Hargrove. The Cowley men beat Allen County with an exciting rally late in the game and a 96- 87 final score. The game was the fifth straight win for the Tigers and kept them in the playoff race. Head Coach Ron Murphree said his men played the way he likes them to play. I think it was our best performance of the year as a whole, when you consider both ends of the floor, offense and defense. Our performance reflects the im- provement of the team throughout the year, he said. Crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen took place during halftime of the men ' s game. Sophomore Beth Nilles, Andale, was crowned Queen by Kris Sparks-Dishman, the 1986 queen. Nilles was nominated by Tiger Action Club. Newton sophomore Troy Girrens was crowned King by College President Dr. Gwen Nelson. Girrens was nominated by Kansas Home Economics Student Section. The other queen finalists were Debbie Houbaugh, Braman, Okla. sophomore; April Houston, Arkansas City freshman; Janine Wells, Goddard sophomore; and Kim Marx, Mt. Hope sophomore. King finalists were Robert Burton, Wichita sophomore; Chet Logue, Arkan- sas City sophomore; Ed Brooks, Topeka sophomore; and Danny Snow Burden sophomore. Another highlight of the evening was the return of last year ' s king, Joey Wilson as the Tiger mascot. About 200 people attended the dance held in the Recreation Building following the games which featured DJ Mike Conners. The dance turned out real nice, said Todd Ball, sophomore. It was a good change to see people dressed up instead of dressed down and the decorations and food were good. The only thing lacking was a little country music from the DJ. by Stephanie Brunner Chet Logue A non-traditional candidate Stereotype definitions of homecoming candidates usually conjure up images of nervous girls in gorgeous dresses and young men who have traded in their faded 501s and sweat shirts for tuxedos. For Homecoming 1987 there was one exception to this regular picture, a 45 year-old male candidate. Chet Logue was nominated by the Traditional Non Traditional student group and that nomination brought a whole new experience for him. I was extremely pleased to be nominated and make it to the top five, said Logue. It was the first time I had ever worn a tuxedo or been to a prom type of dance. It might have been Logue ' s first formal dance, but the man certainly had style on the dance floor. Logue could be seen twirling with queen candidate April Houston, eight-year old Flashdance imitator Missy Tidwell, and many others. He may have danced himself into the hear- ts of those at the dance, but no dancing was required to gain the love of his family. Again the image of a typical candidate is blown. Logue has three sons, ages 25, 24, and 17 as well as four gandchildren. Logue did fit one angle of the candidate image. He was proud to have been in- volved. I ' m really pleased that Troy (Girrens) got King, Logue said. He ' s a super good kid. I mean, a super young man. by Laura Moore •4 Homecoming IvM 29 Putting on final touches Party prepartions Decorating for the big dance, Paul Nash and Justin Woodward put together the bridge that served as the entry way to the dance. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) What used 9,000 of crepe paper, 432 balloons, four strands of white lights, 500 feet of wire, and at least 32 feet of wood? The 200 people who attended the 1987 Homecoming Dance, Feb. 14, probably had little difficulty answering the question. Earlier that Saturday, 20 students spent the day in the Recreation Building putting together the atmosphere for the evening. We had a good group working. They got in there and really got to it, said Forest Smith, Student Government Association sponsor. We had fun. I was so sore and stiff the next day from decorating, I thought I couldn ' t move. There were several times when the decorators ' nerves tensed because there seemed to be more to do than there was time to do it. First, a Jazzercise class occupied the building until 10:30 a.m. so the group couldn ' t get in until mid morning. To make good use of the time, they went to the In- dustrial Technology building to blow up the balloons. Then, the helium balloons were tran- sported to the Rec Building in five large trashbags tied together by a rope. Im- mediately, the five bags were loosely tied to a table to await attention later. Before anyone knew it, the helium balloons star- ted floating to the ceiling. Futile, attempts were made to catch the balloons as they reached the ceiling. Finally Smith climbed the tallest ladder, stood on his tip toes and reached for the dangling rope to bring the balloons down. It was pretty bizarre watching. Forest was reaching for the balloon on that tall ladder. It was funny to hear Put (Linda Puntney, public relations director) moaning ' Oh, no ' in a little, bitty voice. Yet, scary in case Forest should fall off the ladder, cause he really had to stretch. But he got them, so what a deal, said Laura Moore, freshman. Attendance at the dance was good, too. I would say it was the best attended dance in a long time, said Smith. I think the students had a fun time and the pur- pose was for the students to have fun. I would like to give special thanks to Mandy Puntney, and to Marcy Patrick for helping us so much and for letting us get into the building to fill the balloons, Mr. Justice for the use of helium, and Danny Fisk and Phil Campbell for making the columns for the bridge, and to Ken Hines who helped keep things working. It was a lot of extra work for everyone but we had good help. by Denise Woods Keep the deep, rich summer tan all year round. It ' s simple with the facilities at Body Bronze. • Seven all new tanning beds for your tanning pleasure Keep the deep, rich summer tan all year round. It ' s simple with the seven new tanning beds for your tanning pleasure 2518 North Summit Arkansas City, KS 442-5080 30 The Empire Theater of Cowtown is an experience of the past culture of Wichita. It ' s obvious when you enter the late 1800s styled dining room and feel it when you sit down to fully absorb the interior decor of this fine establishment.lt didn ' t take much imagination to set my clock back 100 years and that made dining pleasant and ex- citing. It was a sit-down country style dinner with country style entrees to match. Coun- try fried chicken was the main course sharing the plate with green beans, mashed potatoes and homemade biscuits, accompanied by a rich chicken gravy. The meal was one of which you would ex- pect at Grandma ' s on Sunday. The chicken was delicious by any standard. It was breaded with a blanket of fine, light crust. I grant it may have been under done, but not enough to cause concern. I lost control of all my inhibitions after the first piece and ended up eating eight pieces of Cowtown Dinner Theatre chicken. I realize that is enough to build a whole chicken but somehow it didn ' t seem like it. And yes, I did eat all of my green beans. Most green beans are mushy with no flavor but these were different. These were butter-flavored and crispy instead of mushy. The beans were enhanced by bacon which made them pretty tasty. The mashed potatoes were of good con- sistency and went well with the chicken gravy which was thick and full of chicken flavor. I especially liked the biscuits which were light and flaky. Hot biscuits with strawberry preserves are just as good as dessert to me. So I was content with what I had and didn ' t order dessert. The meal was served with a choice of tea, lemonade or upon special request, mixed drinks. I chose lemonade which tur- ned out to be watery and tasteless, a cheap imitation. Both my guests and I were impressed by our waiter; maybe not with his service, but with his good humor and wit. He char- med us into having a good time and we only had to call for him once, just once ! I liked the Empire House for its delight- ful decor, which I rated a 10, and its pleasant atmosphere. The food, rated eight, was good basic food but nothing ex- tra special. Service, rated 9, was im- peccable at the Empire theatre and our waiter should find an agent. The check tallied $12.15 which included an all-you- can-eat chicken dinner and the show. The Empire Theatre earned a nine overall and is worth the trip to Cowtown for a special treat. Cowtown Dinner Theatre hUM 31 ' Ttenot a td ' %enoi te Loud applause, screams, boos, hisses and soft sighs, with your hand placed over your heart of course, are all ingredients of a perfect melodrama. They ' re also East to Alaska or There ' s No Place Like Nome, currently playing at Cowtown in the Em- pire Theatre. Once the audience found their seats and nimbled on a few kernals of buttered pop- corn (which is an appropriate snack in the meller-drammer style) they were treated to a few rousing choruses of Wait ' Til the Sun Shines Nellie, and I ' m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover. Once the music merrymaking was out of the way, the real fun began. The audience was introduced to the melodrama charac- ters for the first time and then the corny show began. In traditional melodrama style, four main characters a hero, heroine, a villian and a vamp, told the story. Mike Roark played the brave and noble hero, Stainless Steele, who was always there to protect the heroine ' s pride. Ac- cording to Cowtown sources, after the close of East to Alaska, he plans to go to his uncle ' s farm in Florida to raise Kleenex. Diane Roach, a newcomer to Cowtown, played the perfect heroine, Lilac Valen- tine. Sweet, innocent and of a sugar-sweet temperment that would become un- bearable if it had to be long endured, she played her part well. Chuck Olson, a veteran of the Cowtown Theatre, played the evil villian, Dutch Chocolate, to the hilt. One could never forget his twisting moustache and his long dark cape. Cindy Summers, another veteran of Cowtown, played the sleazy vamp, ap- passionata von climax. Her ever-moving hips would make any real man howl and become seasick at the same time. Other cast members included Angie Geer as Agnes Dalrymple, a elderly woman from Kansas (pronounced cans- ass ) and Kerry H. Thomas as Alaska Al, a bartender in the mountains of Alaska. After the melodrama had ended and a 15-minute intermission had been taken, cast members came back out onto the stage and presented a 1920s radio hour, musical review of songs of the 1920 ' s. by John Dalton lore M Cowtown characters But I love my horse more... explains Canadian Mountie (Kerry H. Thomas) as Agnes Dalrymiple persistantly coos at him. The couple starred in the production East to Alaska or There ' s No Place Like Nome. (Photo by Pat mode o ' day , LADIES WEAR JR. 3 - MISSY - WOMENS 46 Where Fashion Is Affordable ' KID COVERS Jrs. Missy, Too! Gloria Hull. Owner (316)442-9220 205 S. Summit Arkansas Citv. KS 67005 GIFT SHOP CANDLES • CRYSTAL • JEWELRY Tole Painting and Craft Supplies Bridal Registries SUE HUFFMAN (316) 442-0229 314 SOUTH SUMMIT ARKANSAS CITY KANSAS 67005 32 Album Review Wayne ' s Picks 1 mrn Europe. The Final Countdown is an innovative new heavy metal album in the rock scene. They use synthesizers better than any other heavy metal band has some time. Europe has a distinctive classical backround which shows up in most of the tracks on the album. They have a hot guitarist who really grabs you ' re at- tention. The lead singer doesn ' t have an original voice but it ' s perfect for what Europ is trying to accomplish. The not spots on the album are The Final Countdown, Carrie, and Nin- ja. The Final Countdown opens the album with strong keyboards and hot guitars. It ' s a serious rocker to get things motivated. Carrie is a strong emotional ballad. It proves that band has writing and musical ability. Ninja displays some good classical guitar licks and strong up-beat rhythms. The Final Countdown, in my opinion, is a good album to collect, for anyone. It ' s mellow heavy metal almost anyone can stomach. The productions are polished. It sounds as if Europe took their time to make it a hot album. George Thorogood Live Even though I ' m a George Thorogood fan, I admit I ' m a bit disappointed in the album. George has the reputation of being a hot live performer but this album doesn ' t reflect that. He sounds a bit ruched as if he ' s in a hurry to end the show. I was truly disgusted at his version of Bad to the Bone. This version was sloppy, to fast and just not performed well at all. It soun- ded like a bad garage band. Although there was some simply horrible parts on the album, there were a few hot spots. Namely, Who do you Love . Lonesome George Thorogood knocked this one out with shear perfection, displaying his bad as hell attitude. It ' s a pretty good song to start the album, but it ' s all down hill from there. George Thorogood Live isn ' t exactly what I expected from Lonesome George. If he would have taken his time on this, he could have had a hot album. __ by Wayne Gottstine T yU 1400 South M Arkansas City We support the Cowley County Tigers UJtz ' re Different We ' re Doea at Home National Bank We ' ll show you how to make the most out of your savings, how to borrow intelligently, give you advice on farm and business money matters, or purely personal finances. national J We ' re DmERENT: were doers. Being the Tiger 1M. 33 76e Tfta ed 7tt x Being the Tiger mascot is not an easy job. Ask freshman Wes Porter, he knows. During basketball games, Porter cheers with the spirit squad, tries to raised the spirit of the crowd and supports the team while wearing a full Tiger costume in- cluding a head that ways some 10 pounds. Por ter tried out for the Tiger position to have some fun. I just heard they needed somebody to do it and I though it would be fun, he said. Having other mascots to pick on makes the role even more fun. There ' s only been two mascots that I ' ve seen from other colleges, Porter said. The one from Coffeyville was real en joyable. Ed (Brooks) knew the guy so we went to the bathroom and talked about what we were going to do. It was fun con- sidering you know the person and you know what they have planned. The other mascot Porter has run into was a different story. I could tell she was female by her voice and the stuff she did, he said. When I hit here, she yelled at me and told me not to hit her again. There ' s no doubt Porter is having a good time but he says the spirit squad can make or break his mood. It depends on how the cheerleaders are acting, he said. I mean, if they ' re not in- to things, it ' s hard for me to get into it, too. Obviously the Tiger mascot needs to be enthusiastic and energetic but that ' s not all. ft Everyone expects me to be like Joey 99 Never let them see you sweat Wes Porter gladly looses his cool as he takes a break from the costume sauna of the Tiger suit. Porter has been the Tiger mascot all year and says it ' s a job that ' s tougher than fans might think. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) You ' ve got to be crazy and have a sense of humor and you ' ve got to be able to think things up fast, Porter said. Being the Tiger also requires Porter to attend all of the home and away games and practice with the spirit squad each day. The job takes a lot of Porter ' s time, but he doesn ' t seem to mind. I have enough time to do about everything I want to, said Porter. If I don ' t, I make time. Porter took over the job this year after Joey Wilson, who held the spot last year, graduated. He enjoys almost all of the aspects of being the mascot. It ' s a lot of fun doing it, said Porter. I get kind of excited before the game to see what ' s going to happen. However, not everything about the job appeals to Porter. There is one thing I don ' t like about it, said Porter. Everyone expects me to be like Joey! Porter has only one thing to say to anyone who might be interested in trying out for the Tiger position in the future. It ' s hot! said Porter. Be able to withstand heat. by April Houston COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Area Vo-Tech School and our mutual interdependence COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM 20% discount to Sr. Citizens CCCC Students Faculty 308 East Central Ave. Arkansas City, Ks (316)442-6280 Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30 34 .fidZL On the Bench On 7 £ Senck On the bench, riding the pine, or splinter patrol. No matter how you say it, it means the same thing. Being in the game, without being in the game. What ' s it like to sit on the bench? Well, when you ' re a starting player and are on the bench taking a breather, it ' s hard to watch someone else playing your position, making the big gains and losses, while you sit out of breath and unable to help. You know full well that you don ' t have any con- trol over what is unfolding in front of your eyes, and that you won ' t until you get back into the game, so come on coach, put me in. If you start the game on the bench, it ' s a little easier to adjust to riding the pine. Mostly, you accept your role as a reserve, and look forward to making your con- tribution whenever you can. You comfort yourself with the knowledge that you are helping the cause. And you are. According to the both men ' s basketball Coach Ron Murphree and Lady Tiger ' s Coach Linda Hargrove, a strong bench is an integral element of a winning basketball team. Anytime you play in a conference as tough as we have here in Kansas it ' s essen- tial to have a good strong bench, says Murphree. If you don ' t have good bench play you ' re not going to win very many ball games, and that ' s true of any com- petitive program. Hargrove ' s Lady Tigers — as this issue goes to press — are ranked tenth in the nation in women ' s basketball, and have wrapped up first place in their conference, the Jayhawk East Division, with two regular games remaining. She said that having a deep bench is largely responsible for the team ' s outstanding showing. Having a bench as deep as ours has been a big factor in our success this year. We ' ve got got ten girls who can go in and come out of a game without any real loss of talent, and that makes a big difference, says Hargrove. The Cowley men ' s team, although they are a very young squad with freshman out- numbering the sophomores two to one, are also having a good year, and as of now they are battling it out with teams from Cof- feyville and Allen County for a spot in the playoffs. The Tigers, like the women, have found much of their success in sub- stitution. Murphree changes lineups con- stantly, making up for what the Tigers lack in size and experience by utilizing the right players at th right times. That ' s one of the key factors that any coach has to consider — and it ' s maybe a luxury to some coaches. Keeping your best Gol-ah-AAighty Coach Murphree registers his disgust at a referee ' s call during a home game against Johnson County. Referees were an agitation to the coach all season long. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) On the bench Reacting to play on the court, Coach Linda Hargrove puts a little emotion into the game. Hargrove often relieves tension with lollipops and sunflower seeds. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) Thumbs up players for the situation in the game and proper substitution from the bench is very important to a winning program, says Murphree. But the bench is not just a place for those players who aren ' t in the game to rest up. The bench is also used as a tool by the coaches in teaching and motivating their team. For the reserve player, especially Head Coach Linda Hargrove explains the new defensive plan for the Lady Tigers during a time-out. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) n the Bench pM. 35 the one with aspirations ot being more next season, the bench is an open classroom for learning. And when a coach has disiplinary problems with a player, a vacation on the bench can be a less than cheerful reminder of who ' s in charge. And benches have personalities and moods. The two Cowley programs provide a telling contrast in the different styles a coach can bring to his job and his team. For example, the Lady Tiger ' s bench is quiet, always enthusiastic, confident, and above all, well behaved. Hargrove says that the Cowley women try to keep a Celebration Ed Faison, Derrick Young, Macon Porchia and Mike Armster enjoy a moment of excitement as victory is imminent against Kansas City Kansas Community College. (Photo by Julie March) fairly sane level of emotion. I ' d say that from a coaching standpoint our approach in the women ' s progaram is very middle of the road. We don ' t sit there and not say a word throughout the whole game like some coaches, but we don ' t scream the whole time either, Hargrove says. On the other hand, the bench on the men ' s team is anything but quiet. The Tigers ' bench is cocky, determined, proud, unbending, and agitated, making them a (Continued on page 41) Time Out Head Coach Ron Murphree proposes new strategies as the Cowley Basketball team looks on. Timeouts may be a break for the fans, but on the Tiger sideline the tension continues to be intense. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) M t - -i. i 36 W te Women ' s Basketball Basketball: Winning Women The Lady Tigers, ranked 10th in the nation, with a 23-3 record overall, and a 11- 1 conference record at presstime, are headed for the playoffs. The Homecoming victory over Allen County cinched the Lady Tigers a spot in the playoffs and the Conference title. Taking time out of her busy schedule to reflect on the season, Head Coach Linda Hargrove mulled over several topics about her team. The team I ' ve had this year has been great. I ' ve said it all year, and it ' s true, the sophomores on this team are the best in the conference, she said. That ' s a statement that comes with sup- port. Everyone has played real well. Pam Fritz has been great scoring and reboun- ding. Ramona Ricketts leads the team in rebounds, while Latricia Fizgerald and Fawn Anderson have been great dishing out assists, said Hargrove. Also, don ' t forget Angie Dulohery ' s good outside shooting, that opened up the inside game. And Arneetrice Cobb has played well at times in her first year at Cowley. How was the competition? One thing I ' ve noticed this year is that parity really hit the league. Every team has and had the chance to beat any team on any given night, Hargrove said. Johnson County was the toughest team in our conference. Crowder, Allen County and a much improved Neosho were really tough. Also, K.C.( Kansas City Community College) was tough as usual. Especially, when we played there, she said. There were surprises in the competition, too. Independance really surprised me with the fact that they didn ' t play well together, had very little depth and Dede Parker leaving their program really hurt them. The weakest team in our Conference was Ft. Scott, Hargrove continued. Wednesday night road trips have been an inconvenience for the team all season but some trips are more difficult than others. With the regular season over, the team looked toward playoffs and a new playoff system. It ' s the first year for this new format. The top four teams from the East, West, and Independant conferences are seeded in a twelve team tourney. The top four seeds get byes, then they play their first playoff game at home. The final eight teams play in Wichita at Friends Univer- sity, and the final winner goes on to Nationals inSentatbia, Miss. Heading into the playoffs nationally ranked, and with a shot at Nationals, you can bet Coach Hargrove is pleased with the season. But, she ' s building for next season, too. Next year everyone involved with women ' s basketball in Kansas will know about Arneetrice Cobb. She ' ll be ' all everything. ' And right now, I ' m recruiting 10 to 12 new players for next year. I ' m con- centrating on Topeka, Wichita, and the Ark Valley League, she said. She ' s also hoping for fan support. In the playoffs, and next season, I hope we continue to get the excellent support of the Ark City people, said Hargrove. by Terry Deffenbaugh w CHRYSLER CORPORATION AUTHORIZED DEALER 3021 North Summit 442-8650 Arkansas City ZELLER MOTOR CO CMRYSIEA-PLYMOUTH-DOOGE COME TRY OUR CLASS ACT Contact: Bill Rinkenbaugh Office of Admissions Southwestern College Winfield, KS 67156 (316) 221-4150, Ext. 204 Kngie Dulohery IaI wLJ SfionU rfdcUct 37 It is not often you meet a person who can compete successfully in three college spor- ts. Angie Dulohery, sophomore, has been a key team member in volleyball, basket- ball, and Softball. The 1985 Campus High School graduate came to Cowley last year on a basketball scholarship, but that ' s not her favorite sport. I ' m here on a basketball scholarship, she said, but I enjoy playing softball more. Dulohery also participated in volleyball for one season. She played a sub roll on the team, and she had very good fundamentals, said Coach Linda Hargrove. Dulohery ' s family is also athletically in- clined. My brother, Jeff, is in high school and participates in basketball, baseball, and cross country, said Dulohery. Athletics has been a big part of her school life but teaching has probably been the strongest tie between Dulohery and the academic system. She comes from a long line of teachers. My grandparents, aunt and uncle, and my mom teach so I think it is kind of hereditary, she said. And that ' s just what she wants to do. I want to be a physical education teacher and hopefully a basketball and Sof- tball coach, said Dulohery. If her team ' s are as successful as her own sports career, Dulohery is certain to be a winner. She has recieved several awards in her sports career including Fir- st Team Ark Valley League, Andale All Tournament Team, and 5A State Honorable Mention in basketball. She was also awarded Second Team Region VI in softball. Coach Linda Hargrove is positive about Dulohery ' s ability. She is a really good shooter. She has also gone from playing post to playing for- ward to playing guard which is not easy, said Hargrove. Sports has enabled Dulohery to travel a little bit. Last year we went to Arizona State University. We got to see the crater and the site where the movie Starman was filmed. I also met Darnel Valentine of the Blazers, a NBA basketball team, said Dulohery. Dulohery also likes camping and music. I enjoy camping and my favorite place to camp is Table Rock Lake in Missouri. I also love to listen to country music. ' ' Coach Debbie Davis thinks Dulohery is a good student. She is a good student, she ' s very con- sciencious and gets her work time, said Davis. in on by Kris ti Adams Gilliland ' s Printing 215 N. Summit Arkansas City, KS (316) 442-0500 Specializing In all your printing needs ' • BUSINESS CARDS • CATALOGS • BROCHURES • STATIONARY • LETTERHEADS • DESK PADS, MEMOS • CHRISTMAS CARDS Full service in typesetting, art, camera, press, and bindery. Playing three sports at CCCC, Angie Dulohery does her best in all three. As a guard she holds an important spot on the team but was out toward the end of the season with mononucleous. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) 38 .pl£ W Men ' s Basketball Young team full of determination Following the Feb. 14 game against Allen County, the Tigers are riding on the crest of a five-game winning streak. One that Coach Ron Murphree hopes will carry them into and through the playoffs. When you have a ball club as young as our basketball team and you ' re ex- periencing this kind of success late in the season, it can ' t do anything but help you, said Murphree. During the streak, the Tigers have beaten Johnson County, Kansas City, and Allen County at home. On the road they have won against Neosho County and Johnson County. Murphree cites con- fidence as the fuel that has been keeping the Tiger ' s fire burning. I think we ' re playing with a lot more confidence, he said. Winning streaks build confidence and it ' s obvious that has happened here. The young Tigers experienced trouble early in the season when they encountered road games the upper-echelon teams in the league. Winning on the road in the Jayhawk Conference is a luxury few teams can afford. The team was denied the luxury and their record reflected this fact. One of the demoralizing things has been the fact that we have played so well on the road and we have nothing to show Time out Coaches Rob Alexander and Ron Murphree question a referee ' s call during the Kansas City Kansas ball game. With three seconds left an a 14 point lead, the tension on the bench is still high. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) for it, Murphree said. At the present time, however, the Tigers are in line for one of the four playoff positions available. With two games remaining, they control their own destiny. How much success they enjoy will depend on how well they utilize their strengths. Their intensity and quickness have carried them this far and will be the key to unlock their playoff treasure chest. One thing Murphree notices is the need to improve on post defense. This is a must for any type of post-season success for the Tigers. Another thorn in the side for the team has been rebounding. Currently, the Tigers are last in the conference in reboun- ding. Six feet one inch tall Derrick Young is leading the Tiger ' s in rebounding. Is there a catalyst on the squad? Derrick Young is the closest thing the Tigers have to a catalyst, he said. Game in and game out, as Young has gone, we have gone. Looking to the future, the Tigers must find soneone to offset the loss of Young to graduation. It will be hard to replace Derrick, but Coach Murphree is already searching for a possible candidate. We ' re going to go after a big player, he admits. We ' re losing a very talented player, but hopefully we ' ll bring in some talent at that position. The 1986-87 version of the Cowley Tigers has brought an exiting brand of basketball into Ark City. With the bulk of the team being freshmen, one can only look forward to the possibilities next year. by Tom Ahrensmeyer 106 S. SUmmit Arkansas City, KS 442-4807 PHOTOGRAPHY FRAME Stitchiri Stuff Department Counted cross stitch supplies cv yrone Baldwin .fide 39 @ty ' 7% an o t @a Hfou At 6 ' 6 ' Tyrone Baldwin is the center of attention. Tyrone Baldwin, business ad- ministration major and Tiger basketball player, makes no bones about what he wants out of life. Baldwin, who is the second youngest in a family of eight- one brother and six sisters- has high hopes of working for a major business. He came to Cowley from Pit- tsburgh Pennsylvania because he was recruited by Coach Ron Murphree. I was contacted by a friend in Pitt, who knew we needed a 6-foot-6 power for- ward. That is how I got a hold of Baldwin, said Murphree. Tyrone has a lot of ability to help the ball club in many ways. He needs to improve defensive play and his in- tense level. He will gain his associates degree and I hope to see him in four-year college play. Baldwin ' s career at Cowley is off to a positive start. He averages 15.5 points per game and is the game leader in rebounds averaging 6.2 per game. Baldwin was also chosen for the All-Tournament Team at the Pratt Classic. Assistant Coach Rob Alexander, like Head Coach Ron Murphree, has high hopes for Baldwin and seems impressed with his performance on the court. Tyrone Baldwin has been blessed with an abundance of God-given talents. He is a very good player and when he gives 110 per cent effort he can be one of the most dominating players in our conference, said Alexander. If Tyrone makes up his mind to become a great player in our prac- tices, I am sure he will be a prized possession for a good major college basketball program. Moving from a metropolis to a small Kansas town hasn ' t affected Baldwin ' s at- titude toward Arkansas City and Cowley too much. I get homesick sometimes but my new friends help me feel at home. The people here are great, he said. It ' s not heaven but it ' s definitely not hell. Playing in the National Basketball Association is a popular dream with Bald- win, who would like to play for the Philadelphia 76 ' ers. Unlike most athletes, who have a pro they look up to, Baldwin doesn ' t identify with anyone else. I don ' t want to be like someone else, I like who I am, insists Baldwin. It ' s this fierce individualism that causes Baldwin to want to own his own business, hopefully in sporting goods. Basketball has helped me get an education through my scholarship, and I plan to go as far as I can, Baldwin said. After graduating from Cowley next year, Baldwin plans to continue his education at an Eastern four-year college. And no matter whether he ' s playing basketball or running his own business, Baldwin will be striving for success. by Ben Pierce and Terry Deffenbaugh Reaching for the rebound, Tyrone Baldwin stretches to knock the ball to a CCCC Tiger in the Feb. 7 game against Kansas City Kansas Community College. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) One Hour p ROFESSIONAL HOTO 2514 N. Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005 442-6313 TANNING SALON 318 South Summit Hours I Mon-Fri7-9 Sat 1-4 Sun 1-3 Start Your Summer Tan Now!! Single Student Session $2.50-15 minutes $3.50-20 minutes $4.50-30 minutes 441-0838 40 There, that ' s right. Tight but flexible. Leaning back in his chair, Chad Miner, freshman, flexes his fingers after taping up a strained calf muscle. You are going to want to really baby it for the next few days, I mean it, don ' t put too much tension on those muscles or you could really end up doing some serious damage, said Miner. Becoming Cowley ' s athletic trainer was one of those in the right place at the right time deals for Miner. It just happened that one of Miner ' s friends was trying to get a sports trainer at the college, lucky deal for Miner. Paul Finkelman, sophomore, is a mem- ber of the Tiger baseball team. Finkelman made the switch to Cowley after attending his freshman year at a junior college in California. I was really surprised when I came here and found out that the school had no sports trainer, said Finkelman. Finkelman set out to establish enough support to get one. I talked to the other ball players, and they were all in favor of a trainer, he said. The next step for Finkelman was to talk to Ron Murphree, athletic director. He agreed it was a good idea, but he didn ' t know where the money would come from to hire someone, Finkleman said. Here ' s where Miner fell into the right place at the right time deal. Paul had a bad muscle spasm in his All VrODP d Up Chad Miner begins a wrap for a strained calf muscle, on of his duties ' ' ' o Cowley sports trainer. Miner began working as a trainer this semester and receives a grant-in-aid for his talent and help. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) back one night and I work ed it out for him. He thought it was great, and told me I was the man. But it wasn ' t enough for Finkelman to say this it. Others had to be convinced. I talked to Doug Hunter, Rick Holman, and Ed Hargrove to see how they would react to me being the sports trainer. I guess they liked the idea because I got the job and a grant-in-aid for it, even, Miner said. The coaches benefit from the situation, .too. It was a good deal. It takes the pressure off us coaches if we don ' t have to take time out to tape, said Holman, men ' s baseball coach. Hargrove, who is the women ' s softball coach, agrees with Holman. Initially he ' ll be mainly for baseball, but as the need arises he will float into other areas, Hargrove said. Floating to other areas aleady is a con- cern for Holman. I hope it won ' t create a problem in the spring when both Ed and I want him, he said. It was not just a heck of a backrub technique that got Miner the job. His background in high school left him with an above average amount of knowledge on human anatomy. I ' ve had psychology, physiology, anatomy, and Biology I and II in high school and here at Cowley I ' ve taken Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Don Hastings, Miner said. So why the great interest in learning about all the unpronounceable things stuck inside the human body? I was an athlete in high school, and un- fortunately, I was injured more than I played, so I got interested in all the medical jargon the doctors would feed me, Miner said. Medical talk is no longer just ' jargon ' to Miner, his own personal library boasts of such titles as Dictionary of Rehabilitation Medicine, Complete Book to Athletic Taping Techniques, Complete Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Athletic In- juries, and Sports Health: The Complete Book of Athletic Injuries. Miner hopes that with his background and with future studies he can get a position on a health or fitness magazine or as a trainer for a professional football team. What I really want is to write. With my knowledge of the human body (ha, ha) I hope to make it in journalism, he said. by Laura Moore Continued Page rtfyeina, M. 41 need it for their degree. There are those, for instance in elementary education who change their degree here to an Associate of Science degree (which doesn ' t require College Algebra) because they don ' t need College Algebra to finish their program elsewhere. In short, some go on to com- plete the requirement and some don ' t. Instead of College Algebra remaining a requirement for graduation, sophomore Julie Reed suggests an alternate math class like Survival Math. According to Reed, the course would teach students to balance a checkbook, pay bills, fill out kntA team that can explode on an opponent at any moment. Murphree is given to a far more passionate court side demeanor, and is not about to make any apologies for it. That ' s the way I am and that ' s the way I coach. I ' m a very emotional person when it ' comes to the game of basketball, and I become very much involved in what I am doing. And if it ever comes to a point where I can ' t do that, in a particular program, or because of health factors, or because I ' ve lost interest, then it ' s time for me to stop coaching, says Murphree. I think at times your emotions get more carried away than at other times, obviously. If you want to know who ' s winning or losing, look at the bench. The mood there is a barometer of the game status. Not all of the excitement is on the court. Often there ' s just as much excitement on the bench. by Terry Deffenbaugh Steve Dye credit applications, establish a budget, and learn other math functions that are likely to be used in the student ' s lifetime. Phil Buechner, Cowley math instructor, has his own opinion on the idea. I don ' t think everybody needs a sur- vival math course, he said, but I think a lot of people do. Reed ' s argument against algebra, and that of many students faced with math dif- ficulties, is that unless a student intends to be a math instructor, engineer or a chemist, it will never be used after graduation. On the other hand, proponents of algebra say learning the math discipline will help develop logical thinking. Buechner sup- ports the mathematics proponents and of- fers students another reason for the im- portance of College Algebra. The fact is, that in any field of specialization you have math ap- plications, he said. If you are going into education, you have to take educational statistics courses. Those are application courses and many people cannot handle those applications unless they have a fun- damental background in performing math operations. They get this background in College Algebra. If a student looks only at the algebra course he is taking as an isolated case, then he ' s not seeing the whole picture. Pat Pruitt, sophomore agrees with Buechner on the importance of mathematics. By taking math courses, students are taught logical thought and they develop logical thinking skills, he said. There are lots of calculations I can do much quicker than if I just knew something like basic math. With algebra, and trigonometry there are computations that are much easier, he said. Buffet H o« r s Everyday 11-2 Sun-Thur 11-10 Sunday Night 5:30-8:30 Fri-Sat 11-12 Monday-Thursday 5-8 Free Delivery 442-8441 Sun 2-Close Mon-Sat 5-Close (Continued from page 25) Pruitt is a student math tutor employed by the College to assist those who have dif- ficulties in the class. He attributes his talent to good genes which he has inherited from his parents. These cannot be con- fused with Levi ' s, although those less adept at math probably wish they could run out and buy math genes. Pruitt says he has an innate ability to un- derstand algebra. A lot of guys have good math ability. I think is is either that you have it or you don ' t, he said. In his experience as a tutor, Pruittsays it ' s obvious that some types of problems are more difficult for students than others. Word problems blow people away, he said, but they can overcome any hangups they might have with math if they are per- sistent. Students who use his help often catapult themselves through algebra. The fact that they come to see me just about every time I work, means they ' re going to make it, he insists. That help is available from 1-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 7-9:30 p.m. on Sunday. During the week he holds in- formal tutoring sessions in the Learning Skills Lab in Renn Memorial Library and on Sunday he is in the Kansas Room. All tutoring is free to students. Before finishing college, most students will encounter algebra and the problems accompanying it. They can: • Quit school and find a job cleaning gar- bage cans for the rest of their natural life. • Use the help available, persevere, and go on to graduate with an Associate of Arts degree, or... • If all of the above fail, ask Him for help. It helps if you recite the following prayer from Lewis Grizzard ' s Shoot Low Boys, They ' re Riding Shetland Ponies, while swinging a sock full of miscellaneous household objects around your head. Lord, hear my anxious plea Algebra is killing me 1 know not of ' X ' or ' Y . And probably won ' t until the day I die. Please, Lord, help me at this hour As I take my case to the highest power. I care not for fame nor loot, Just help me find one square root. by Tom Ahrensmeyer Cowley County Community College Graduation f4 aa,t the SdLito.%4, Freshman Michelle Bair is the editor of the Pulse. Bair graduated from Winfield High School where she was active in journalism. She was in elemantary journalism her sophomore year, was on the yearbook staff two years and served as the editor her senior year. Bair works at Anthony ' s in Winfield and is majoring in Business Management. In her spare time Bair enjoys shopping, laying-out, fishing, partying and dancing when she gets around to it. Steve Dye is the associate editor of the Pulse magazine. He is currently a sophomore at Cowley majoring in journalism. Dye not only serves on the Pulse but is also the editor of the Cycle newspaper and works at the Arkansas City Traveler as a sports writer. In his spare time from school, Dye enjoys his dogs and playing his guitar with others. He graduated from Arkansas City High School and is married to Andrea (Hockenbury) Dye. Laura Moore, freshman, is the design editor of the Pulse. She graduated from Nor- thwest High School in Wichita where she was on yearbook staff for two years and editor for one. Her senior year she also edited her high school ' s magazine which is published at the end of each school year. Working out, riding her bike, reading and dancing are some of Moore ' s free-time activities but she rea lly doesn ' t have much free time. Photography editor Wayne Gottstine is a freshman from Atlanta, Ks., who grew up in Wichita and then moved to Atlanta where he finished his education attending Cen- tral of Burden High School. Wayne has always been interested in photography and took photography classes at Burden during his junior and senior years. Wayne ' s favorite thing to do is play his guitar, and the highlight of his week is when he goes to the Wagon Wheel bar on Wednsday nights to jam with other students. Being the Pulse business manager has given freshman Brian Smith some good ex- periences in dealing with people, business, and money. Smith plans to earn his major in business at The Wichita State University where he will be transfering in the fall. Smith is a graduate of Arkansas City High School, where he was active on the year- book staff. Besides his interest in business and journalism, Smith played tennis in high school and is one of Cowley ' s top players. 1 1 1 1 ! I t - ' i t ' :: • t € k 1 1 Sr 1 SSfii 1 - - -} - - -- - - -- - ■ ; r i The cov sophomore freshman against a K. selected for people and all about. This issu the many f up the one Tiger. sr F Ji an th th 3 i ac fa 1 al li« a is at 5 3S C( )h ss is ' s i t! ot P J Ul 3U w -e la ru Ai is el h; CO t, lie it! in et je it rd cc •h a :h T ca tr i rr is s ai h( us lis ss ib  1 t id si  e F ue n h« ak lh h it •U s id er de ou 3t( de L! he , i Cc 1 P ' et Pi SE w ti; )W b ct te va ct : i in ik le y s d s s s g e y 46 t.-..t e VttUe, The Graduation issue of the Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School PULSE was printed by Josten ' s Publications in Topeka, Kans. Paper stock is number one grade, 80-pound gloss, with an eight and a half inches by 11 inches format. The cover is printed on Carolina stock. Using a magazine format. Volume Three, Number Four of the 1986-87 PULSE includes 44 pages and features the people of the College. One thou sand copies were printed and distributed in May, 1987. The PULSE is a quarterly student magazine and is produced as a laboratory project by the School Publications class. The PULSE is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press Association, Kansas Scholastic Press Association, Columbia Scholastic Press Association and Society of Collegiate Journalists. In 1986 the PULSE was rated the number two general interest college magazine in the nation and received a Medalist award from the Columbic Scholastic Press Association. Advertising rates are available upor request. Address all inquiries reqar ding advertising to the business manager. In This Issue ple Portraits Administration . . 1 APB on Elvin Hatfield 13 JShelton 15 Organizations 28 ump Page 36 ' layoffs 38 oftball 40 taseball 42 ennis 44 Graduation 2 Travels in Brazil 4 Mary Wilson Retires The Blaze Craze May 1987 Vol. Three rpNumber Four I 1 T , T 1 Michelle Bair ASSOCIATE EDITOR Rob Burton, A Man to Lean On 17 Stacey Cover Tackles All 19 The Incredible Journey of Kathy Gann 2 1 Another Picasso? .23 Tommi Pietilainen 25 Janine Well 27 j mFf WRITERS Kristi Adams Tom Ahrensmeyer Devon Bonfy -piSjtephanie Brunner April Houston- 7 Layne Moore Julie Reedl I Denise Woods MldFfj ' HdTOGRAPKERS- 1 1 Pat Pruitt Julie March Jeff Dziedzic ADVISER V fiMc Graduation Graduation May 9 marks the day the largest class ever to gather at Cowley crossed the stage for commencement exercises. Although it will be after finals are com- pleted and grades are tallied before they receive the diploma they have worked so hard to get, and in many cases have stayed up all night until their eyes were completely bloodshot from studying , each person who crosses the stage will receive the College Medallion in recognition of their efforts. Clint Lawson is one of the 262 students who will cross stage in the W.S.Scott Auditorium but this will not be the end of Lawson ' s education. I ' m going to Pittsburg State University to continue my education major and to hopefully get a Masters degree, said Lawson. A two year education is not all Lawson recieved at Cowley. As far as two years of education-it ' s been real good, but it ' s been more than that. I ' ve learned to get involved and I have had opportunities I didn ' t get in high school, he said. Lawson was encouraged to come to Cowley by his parents who have worked at Cowley and he says he ' s glad he did. It ' s also given me two years to get ready to go off to a four year college, said Lawson. American Tourister Luggage • Desk Lamps • Brass Accessories Accent Pieces Parman ' s 105-7-9 South Summit 442-1690 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINFIELD Member F.D I C .MAIN BANK 900 MAIN. 221 1650 • SOUTH MOTOR BANK 1421 MAIN. • EAST MOTOR BANK 1905 CENTRAL. uation + Ik w I ' ve gotten my feet wet, now I ' m ready to dive in. . JolieJohnson Automotive student Daren Bannon is un- certain of his future plans after Cowley. I may go to Pittsburg State University to further my education in the automotive field or I may just work on the farm and rebuild some engines, said Bannon. Bannon says he has benefited greatly from coming to Cowley. I ' ve had fun and made a lot of friends. I also thought I knew a lot but I ' ve learned a heck of a lot down here, said Bannon. Another graduate, Susanna Hewitt, plans to further her education toward a music degree in Wichita. Kassebaum named Commencement speaker No graduation is complete without a est speaker to deliver a charge to the tss and the 1987 Cowley com- sncement exercises included a speech an UnitedStates Senator Nancy Landon tssebaum of Kansas. lis a Kansan and the honorary chair- rson of the Committee On the future of mmunity Colleges, Kassebaum was a tural selection for the commencement baker. Cassebaum, a mother of four and fbr- sr member of the Maize school board 5 achieved two college degrees. The first s a bachelors degree in political science m the University of Kansas and the ;ond a Masters in diplomatic history m the University of Michigan, Cassabaum has served as Deputy Per- manent Chairman for the 1984 Republican National Convention and a Temporary Chairman in the 1980 Republican National Convention. Her political aspirations were inspired by her father ' s political ac- complishments. Her father, Alfred M. Landon served as governor of Kansas from 1933 to 1937 and was a Republican presidential nominee in 1936. In the nine years Kassabaum has been in office she has served on numerous Congressional committees, including the Committee on Foreign Relations in the ranking minority of the African Affairs subcommittee, the Committee on Budget and a Select Committee on Ethics. Kassabaum% comments to the 262 graduates was titled Community Colleges: A Washington Perspective. I ' m going to Friends University to sing with the Singing Quakers and com- plete further my music degree, said Hewitt. Hewitt also believes she has gained more than just an education at Cowley. Cowley has meant independence to me and my first step into my goals and meeting new people that have meant a lot to me, she said. For TNT president Jim Lynne, Cowley has aroused a bit of curiosity. Being president of TNT has been an ex- perience, he said. It ' s furthered my curiosity of people, said Lynne. Lynne is positive about Cowley in- structors. The instructors here are top notch, they really care about what happens to the students, he said. Education at Cowley doen ' t end at graduation for Julie Johnson. I ' m graduating with an Associates Degree in business administration but I plan to take some summer classes here then transfer to Southwestern (College), said Johnson. The two years Johnson has spent at Cowley have had an impact on her life. It (her time spent at Cowley) has been my key to freedom in the regards that it has opened so many doors such as in knowledge, being objective, accepting new challenges and I have grown so much, she said. I feel Cowley has made me feel like a well rounded person due to the cour- ses offered here. Cowley has helped me en- tertain new thoughts and act on them. Her experiences at Cowley have ecouraged Johnson to take a plunge. I ' ve gotten my feet wet, now I want to dive in. I want to learn more, said John- son. byKristi Adams GIFT SHOP CANDLES • CRYSTAL • JEWELRY Tole Painting and Craft Supplies Bridal Registries SUE HUFFMAN (316) 442-0229 314 SOUTH SUMMIT ARKANSAS CITY KANSAS 67005 WE BRING GOOD THINGS TO LIFE Aircraft Engine Maintenance center Strother Field Brazil excursion Unusual Break Editor ' s note: Pulse staffer Denise Woods traveled to Brazil in March as a volunteer missionary along with 50 other Americans of the Southern Baptist faith in an evangelical group endeavoring to teach the Brazilian people the word of Jesus Christ. The following is an account on her journey to South America. After riding 15 hours in a plane to arrive in the wee hours of the morning in a foreign land thousands of miles from home, it ' s nice to receive some sort of welcome. We did, in droves. We knew that we would receive a greeting, but we didn ' t realize how ex- tensive it would be. Of course the first encounter we had with the Brazilian people was in customs, but a much more festive welcome was in order for us outside. Banners and singing Brazilian Baptists awaited us outside. The Brazilians were as eager to talk to us as we were to them, but the language barrier presented an im- mediate problem. It was quite evident that the extent of their knowledge of English was lodged firmly between a little and none. Our knowledge of Portuguese, their native tongue, was approximately the same, but a small book filled with tran- slations soon proved our mutual friend. Along with another, less literate friend, hand signals. Soon we were free-wheeling through the streets of Rio along with a plethora of careening mad men, affectionately known as drivers in Brazil. We were in a bus, a good thing, as they were the only safe things to ride in. Mostly through virtue of their size, they were too big to come to much harm in traffic. Don ' t take that as a recommendation for the Rio city busing service, our buses were charted. We were advised to steer clear of public busing, due to the number of rob- beries constantly taking place while they were in transit. The traffic was dangerous enough, we didn ' t need any problems with theives. In Brazil, they use their horns for three things-to communicate their intentions in turning or changing lanes; to let other drivers know where they are; and to give pedestrians a brief warning just before mowing them down. ...they call us crazy American drivers. There were often three cars in two lanes with motorcyclists splitting the narrow gaps in between, all in a no-speed-limit frenzy to obliterate each other in giant horn honking crashes. And they called us crazy American drivers. After a brief respite to unpack and refresh ourselves, we met for a huge bar- becued meal that left us rolling away from the tables and off to see the Brazilian sights. We went to the Corcovado Hill-Tijuce National park to veiw the 38 meter statue of Christ the Redeemer. The tremendous statue weighs 1,145 tons, and overlooks the city from its 710 meters high vantage point, easily visible for miles. The next morning we embarked on the real reason that had brought us to South America, and moved from the hotel in Rio to the Catholic Retreat Center where we would reside for the next week, witnessing the word of Jesus Christ to the nationals. Culture shock set in. For starters, they don ' t bother to put screens on their win- dows. If the windows are open, they ' re open. This is to please the native mosquitoes, who thrive on delicacies easily found in Brazil, high humidity and the people who have their windows open constantly because of the high humidity. This was no small concern, some varieties of South American mosquitoes carry more deadly diseases than I care to detail. Cockroaches were abundant as well, but at least the cockroaches didn ' t crawl in my shoes. Only because they were too big to fit, but still, it was a small victory. As we traveled through the city, Brazillian facts of life confronted us. Many South Americans there obviously place very little value on life, especially lives other than their own. We traveled in large groups, as some Brazilians were anti- social to the extent that if they asked for something and you didn ' t have it, they were as likely to kill you in haste and casually walk away as to say something like Thanks anyway. No kidding. Valuables came in handy, you could bargain for your life with them. Without them, you might not have a life. We often felt in particular danger, as people from the United States are con- sidered rich in South America. As a precaution, we dressed as plainly as possible and tried to avoid drawing at- tention to ourselves. We avoided all of the various problems, as not one American in ESEK MID KANSAS FEDERAL (MKl 442-6700 MID KANSAS FEDERAL SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION 125 N SUMMrT ST ARKANSAS CITY. KANSAS 67005-0754 ARK CITY MIRROR GLASS 523 North Summit Arkansas City, Kansas Bus. (316) 442-2630 Res. (316)442-2372 RONALGEE our group was robbed, and only one fell victim to the mosquitoes. The Brazilian ' s idea of us being rich was true to an extent, but also false. True in the sense that we had more money than most of the nationals, but most of us would not have been there if it had not been for the Wellspring Foundation, an organization formed recently to send volunteer missionaies on two-week mission trips to other countries. We only had to pay $290, and the organization picked up the rest of the tab. Wellspring was working in af- filiation with International Crusades of Dallas, Tex., who planned the trip. International Crusades had been invited by evangelical churches in Brazil to par- ticipate in a crusade involving American Christians. The Brazilians think that the Christians from the United States are angels in heaven, and several of the Brazilians expressed their thanks with the opinion that the crusade could not have succeeded without us. We were the ticket inside many Brazilian homes that would not have accepted or listened to fellow Brazilians working on their own. The Brazilians felt honored to have Americans in their house, and were most hospitable. They shared cakes and cookies with us of- ten, and the Brazilian drink, Guarana. They also have Coca Cola and coffee, which they are obviously quite ac- customed too. They serve their coffee in a cup about half the size of an average American coffee cup. Not to worry, however, they make up for the lack of liquid with the preponderance of caffeine. I thought for sure I would find coffee beans in the bottom of one cup I managed to get down. At the church we worked at during the week, we met the pastor and began our witnessing with the people. Com- munication was slow at first, but the children who came to me were patient, and we soon acheived success by com- municating with hand signals and phrases from our translation book. And when the adults saw the children could com- Taking a chance Surrounded by the safety of our Brazilian frien- ds, they insist on taking us to a large super- market by city bus. municate, they increased their efforts un- til we were also able to witness to them. We found that the Brazilian people take their belief in God very seriously. They know their Bible as well as a carpenter knows his tools. Even the young people were equipped to find the answers to all their problems in the Bible. The Brazilian people eagerly accepted salvation, few declined. And yet I could not help but be impressed by the overt sin- cerity of their acceptance. They would not accept salvation without eschewing drinking alcohol and smoking. But some would not accept God because he wasn ' t the devil. Satan worship is a fast growing religion in Brazil. At night, walking down the streets of Brazil you could hear their drums beating, and chan- ts calling for demons. Most Americans don ' t believe in demons, much less demon possession, but in Brazil it is real. Driving at night, you can see demon sacrifices of small animals taking place along side of the roadway, un- der trees and beside walls. But 497 people accepted salvation in our church, and a total of 8,420 received Jesus Christ as their savior in the crusade. Their sincerity made it difficult to leave, they were such loving and caring people. The inevitablility of leaving, having to say goodbye to our new found Brazilian frien- ds, was the worst part of the trip. During the week, we had walked together, wit- nessed together, sweated and sang together. We pulled ourselves away from the Brazilians who we had grown so close to. But we found solace in the consolation that we would see each other in heaven, and we would all speak the same language there. by Denise Woods Hand Crafted Items Candy Dolls Tins Collectibles Antiques Candles Cards 524 N.Summit (316)4421986 Arkansas City, Ks. 67005 BINNEY SMITH INC. Makers of CRAYOLA and LIQUITEX Products (316)221-4200 Winfield t w. Mary Wilson Commencement Graduation marks the last secretarial science students of retiring Mary Wilson Retirement. It ' s kind of like graduation. You give up a routine for a new routine. Years ago Mary Wilson, secretarial sciences instructor, went from graduation of college to teaching. The routine didn ' t change much. It was really just a matter of which side of the desk she was on. Now, she ' s leaving the classroom and that will mean a switch in routines. Saying good-bye to Cowley is not easy, it was an especially hard decision to retire, she said. Wilson started teaching on the high school level. She taught for six years and then made the move to Cowley County Community College 32 years ago. It was more of a challenge to teach college students, especially since we get more older students. They know why they are here. They have more enthusasium about school, said Wilson. Wilson has the qualifications for the position. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Southwestern College in Winfield. She has her Masters of Science from Emporia State University and carries graduate hours from the University of Wyoming, Emporia State University, Pittsburg and Wichita State University. It ' s difficult to stay up to date. New things come out and are introduced. It also requires some training to learn the new equipment, said Wilson. She attended seminars and took courses in summer school to keep up to date on both the subject matter and the equipment If I had two people apply for the same with the exact same qualifications, I would hire the one from Cowley County Community College -Bob Mathews being used in offices. Staying up to date is something Wilson has been working on since she came to Cowley and tackled the secretarial depart- ment to modernize it. The department went from manual typewriters to electric typewriters. They also brought in word processors and com- puters along with electronic calculators. Wilson is proud of the changes. I have been told that we have the best equipment in the state, said Wilson. However, with the most modern, up-to- date equipment in the department, studen- ts still have to work hard in the secretarial classes to succeed. Wilson has a reputation for being tough. It ' s one she has earned by intent. Although I expect a lot from the studen- ts, I feel it pays to require high standards. The students appreciate it after they get out on the job, she said. Wilson co-sponsors Phi Beta Lambda with fellow instructor Joe Isaacson and she expects high standards from the club members as well. The members made Wilson ' s last year as Phi Beta Lambda sponsor a real suc- cess. The club brought home 11 awards from state competition with two Is, five 2s, three 3s and one recognition in Who ' s Who in Kansas PBL. The club also visited area businesses to see what the job is really like. They also found out how much Wilson ' s teaching is appreciated by employers. I was told from a business woman downtown, that it is a common practice to hire a student from Mary Wilson over others applying for the same job, said Barbara Miner, club member and second year secretarial student. Bob Mathews, executive vice-president at the Union State Bank confirms what Miner heard. In the years that I have worked with GRAVES Sril DiSCOUN T DRUG 5 TOR? CLASS OF ' 87 iGradualion cards gifts. Only al Hallmark. Mary Wilson ft m Retiring from Cowley Mary Wilson, I have found that Mary has worked very hard to keep her students trained in all the new technology. If I had two people apply for the same job with the exact same qualifications, I would hire the one from Cowley County Community College, Mathews. With all this success Wilson has a depar- tment to be proud of when she leaves. But Mary Wilson will clear her desk at Cowley off for the last time at the end of this academic year. Wilson is retiring after 32 years of teaching secretarial science here and will be remembered for her well-trained students by enjoying activities will be a part of Wilson ' s retirement. She would like to be more involved in music through music clubs, church choir and maybe Sweet Adelines. She also wants to participate with senior citizen ' s groups. Wilson has plans to travel the New England states and maybe take a cruise. Even though she is retiring, a part of her the business community. Wilson also spon- sored Phi Beta Lambda, a business fraternity at the College and her students have consistently taken top awards at the state contests of that group. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic) will always be present at Cowley. I will continue to have interest in the success and progress of the business department and Cowley County Com- munity College as a whole, she said. by Michelle Bair FASHION CROSSROADS Ladies wear Jr. 3- Missy - Women 46 Where Fashion Is Affordable ' KID COVERS Jrs. Missy, Too! Gloria Hull. Owner (316)442-9220 ypp 205 S. Summit Arkansas atv. KS 67005 HAROLD L. LAKE President 100 E Kansas - P.O. Box 756 (316) 442-3210 Arkansas City, Kansas 67005 8 Orange jackets Cowley Jackets Lynne, who wears an academic challenge jacket. It ' s nice that they reward studen- ts for academics, too. by Devon Bonfy A blaze of orange glory How many times has a blaze of orange caught your eye? It ' s a common enough occurence. The blaze of orange is likely a Cowley jacket and they are seemingly everywhere. The jackets are one of the things people in the community most widely associate with the College and that ' s the intended result of the jackets. Any student who is a full time student on scholarship or grant is awarded a jacket at the completion of a semester of work. Jackets are given to athletes, spirit squad members, presidential honor roll students, journalism students, vocal and in- strumental music students, and people who participate in dramatics and academic challenge competitions. The idea of having a jacket program was the brainchild of Linda Hargrove, who got the idea at Towne East Square in Wichita. I was tired of seeing other college ' s jackets in Towne East, now there are a few of ours up there, too, she said. After she proposed the jacket idea, a committee was formed to develop the jacket program. The committee arrived at a color, the design of the jackets and pat- ches. A lot of the coaches and sponsors have the students fulfill an obligation, if they don ' t they have to pay for them. There have been less than 10 in four years that have had to be returned because students haven ' t fulfilled that obligation, said Sid Regnier, vice-president of administration. The bright orange color of the jackets work to the advantage of the College. One reason we selected the orange jackets rather than black is because they stand out. The students who have the jackets are the ones who are involved at the College and are our best represen- tatives, said Linda Puntney, jacket com- mittee member. You can see them for a block away. The program has been in action since the 1983-84 school year. Since the beginning, 582 jackets have been awarded at an in- dividual cost of $55 each. That ' s more than $32,000 committed to orange jackets and that ' s one form of advertising money most people feel is well spent. Leonard Barnhill, instrumental music instructor said, It ' s a good feeling to see them (students) get off the bus on a tour with their jackets on. It ' s kind of like the FFA jackets, it puts the bunch together, said Leonard Barnhill, instrumental music instructor. Regnier sees the jacket program as a good addition to the College. It puts color on campus and in ac- tivities and gives a feeling of unity, said Regnier. Unity is not the only thing the jackets promote, they also promote the College and the students who are involved in ac- tivities. Giving the orange jackets to students is a nice thing the College does, said Jim An actor again for president You might think it ' s too soon to be thinking about our country ' s next president. After all, the 1988 elections are a year away. Wrong. You have to bear in mind that those politicians who fancy themselves candidates for the United State ' s top position - both those with popular support as well as those of the self-appointed messiah variety - are thinking about the next presidential election. They have been for some time for that matter, which already gives them a bigger jump than should be tolerated on us, the voters. If we aren ' t careful, we ' re going to wind up with a politician as president. Scary, isn ' t it? We, as responsible voting citizens, have to remember that we made our decision clear in the past two presidential elections. Our mandate, if you will. Americans don ' t want a politician, no matter how capable. We want a good, com- petent character actor. Ronald Reagan has been the most popular president since John Kennedy (himself a pretty fair actor), but the 22nd ammendment knocks Reagan out of the running in 1988, and it appears doubtful that the bureaucrats in Washington will repeal the ammendment as has been suggested. So our lovable, often senile, for- mer co-star-with-a-monkey type leader will sadly have to move out of the White House. And as responsible voters, we must begin to consider the options for his suc- cessor. One option - actual working politicians with all or most of their facilities remaining - has to be scrapped immediately. Gary Hart, Bob Dole, Alan Cranston and the like are simply not photogenic enough to take the stage after Reagan. They also tend to be well spoken and to a degree charismatic (like Reagan), but alas, they are com- prehensible and often show signs of retaining all of their mental facilities (unlike Reagan). So that simply won ' t do. No, we need an actor. And even there the possibilities are limited - a good actor sim- ply wouldn ' t do, not in Reagan ' s shadow. A competent character actor is the solution. Americans don ' t want a politician, no matter how capable. We want a good, competent character actor. And Fred McMurray is obviously the man for the job. That ' s right, Stephen Douglas from My Three Sons. Don ' t scoff, he ' s our man. First of all, Fred McMurray is the kind of guy who can command respect from both our allies and our enemies abroad. Anyone who could handle as volatile a con- frontation as Chip and Ernie fighting over who would wash the dog could handle those Middle East terrorists with ease. Also, Fred McMurray is a strong authoritarian, who would eschew the delegation of tasks that has caused Reagan such grief. He would opt instead to avoid a large cabinet of advisors, preferring instead to expunge policies on his own. With a little help from Uncle Charlie, of course. Fred McMurray in 1988. We could do a lot worse, and we probably will. by Sieve Dye 10 ]uM Dr. Gwen Nelson President Sid Regnier Vice-president of Administration Walt Mathiasmeler Dean of Instruction Board of Trustees has busy year bearing the burden of a Weighty decision In most years, the addition of a new dor- mitory and dealing with questions of com- munity college goverance in the state legislature would qualify as fairly major tasks for the Cowley County Community College Board of Trustees to undertake. This year however, questions of student housing and governance have all paled beside the most important endeavor Cowley trustees have dealt with in almost two decades. They have been looking for a president. Long time President Dr. Gwen Nelson will step down as Cowley ' s leader in August, and the search for a successor has preoccupied the board. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees Albert Bacastow said that the naming of a new president for the College ranks amoung the most significant decisions a board could ever make at an institution, as the impact of the decision will be long lasting. The progress of our presidential search is the most important thing we ' ll do our en- tire time on the board, it ' s probably one of the most important things a board would ever do, Bacastow said. The board enlisted the help of the Association of Community College Trustees, hiring an ACCT search team to assist in the evaluating of the candidates. The College received 88 applications for the position. The ACCT search team narrowed the list of candidates to 15, then a citizen ' s advisory council comprised of members of the Cowley community decided on a final five in March. The trustees will make the final selection on their own. Harold Walker, a member of the board who was also one of the trustees most responsible for hiring Nelson 19 years ago, said that hiring Nelson ' s successor is likely the most important undertaking the board has been involved with since hiring Nelson. The trustees met with the final five can- didates for the position in the final week of April and the first week of May, and the candidates toured the campus. If everything goes as scheduled, we should be able to name a president shor- tly, Walker said. Questions of governance legislation have also commanded a great deal of the trustees ' attention. Over the past two years, state legislators have been con- sidering measures that would fun- damentally change the way that the College is run. In the fall semester, an orchestrated move on the part of community college of- ficials for a governing board designed specifically for community colleges and vocational schools died from a lack of sup- port from outside the community college constituency. The Community College Funding Task Force, of which Walker was a member, submitted proposals to the State Board of Education that included several funding issues along with a proposal that would have removed state governance of com- munity colleges from the Board of Education. The proposal called for the im- plementation of a state board expressly designed to address the problems and con- cerns of community colleges and vocational technical schools. 11 Inspection tour The Board of Education adopted the fun- ding proposals, which are slated to in- crease funding for community colleges in yearly increases starting in the neigh- borhood of 9 million dollars above what they formerly received, but left the gover- nance proposal on the cutting room floor. Bills introduced in the state legislature later in the school year resulted in a great deal of concern for the trustees. Two measures were introduced that also would have resulted in a radical change in com- munity college governance, but far from reflecting the desires of community college affiliates, the bills would have meant disaster for Cowley County. Both measures would have placed governance of the College in the hands of the State Board of Regents, who oversee the state ' s four year universities. But they would have left the governance of vocational-technical schools under the Board of Education, effectively splitting Cowley County Community College from the Area Vocational-Technical School. Such a move would have made it virtually impossible to conduct business as one school. The first of the bills, House bill 2102, fell from favor quickly as the venhemence of the reactions community college officials blew through the legislature like a cold wind. A second bill, an offshoot of the first known as the Braden bill, gained both ac- ceptance and momentum at first. The bill was passed by the State House of Looking over the construction progress of the new dormitory, members of the Board of Trustees held a special meeting in early April to inspect the facility before accepting it as substantially complete. (Photo by Jeff Dzied- zic) Representatives, but rolled to a halt in the Senate. The Senate Education Committee decided instead to commit the issue to fur- ther study, and refered the bill to an in- terim committee. Goverance on a state level has been a very big issue this year in the state legislature. But when the smoke all cleared away it was referred to an interim committee for another year of study, Walker said. The question of community college goverance has been a looming question mark for close to two decades, but it ap- pears that an answer is at least another year away. In what would have been at the top of the list of accomplishments for the trustees in most years falls farther down this year, but the completed construction of a new dormitory on campus can hardly go without mentioning. The eleventh building on the Cowley campus will hold 40 students, allieviating housing problems caused by the in- creasing enrollment numbers at Cowley. That ' s been a major project as well this year, Walker said. by Steve Dye Albert Bacastow Board Chairman Bill Curless Dr. Charles Kerr Joe McFall Terry Tidwell Harold Walker Name that Aud-Gym Phil Campbell and Danny Fisk put the finishing touches on the letters on the auditorium following Board of Trustee action which named the facility in honor of W.S. Scott, long time College employee. (Traveler photo) 12 Elvin Hatfield Gerald Anderson Computer Science Leonard Barnhill Instru. Music Robert Boggs Auto Mechanics Robert Brennaman Business Elaine Brown Hum. Chairperson Phil Buechner Natural Science Marsha Carr Work Ethics Ben Cleveland Carpentry Sue Darby English Debra Davis Social Science Volleyball Coach Stan Dyck Social Science Ed Hargrove Dir. Fin. Aid. Softball Coach Linda Hargrove Dir. Admis. Women ' s Basketball Don Hastings Natural Science Elvin Hatfield Police Science Norm Hearn Related Courses Sharon Hill Drama English Carol Hobaugh-Maudlin Social Science Charles Hungerford Drafting Doug Hunter Art Joe Isaacson Business Conrad Jimison Registrar Kenneth Judd Vocal Music Pat Lawson Dir. Development Melba Maechtlen Piano Betty Martin Dir. Learning Resources Center Jim Martin Related Courses Pat Mauzey Cosmetology JimMiesner Social Science APB Campus law enforcement officers are of- ten seen around campus but the person behind the program, Elvin Hatfield, may not be as easily recognized. Hatfield has been in charge of the Police Science program for 14 years and is quick to admit he likes his job. I basically changed over because of a new challenge, said Hatfield. The careers Hatfield prepares his students for range from crime lab work to traffic officers. The job related programs that Hatfield uses in his career instruction are com- binations of practical experience on cam- pus, and off. He also uses law enforcement workshops and some observational prac- tices. During first semester, Hatfield held a seminar for his trainees. Area law en- forcement officers presented the program as an educational experience for the students but this also meant training hours for the officers. The program was an awareness of sexual abuse of spouse, adults and children. We had some experts from Oklahoma who do nothing but deal with these types of cases, said Hatfield. Campus related work is also a part of the campus building and property. They can give parking violations in the day. The students have the basic power to arrest a citizen, said Hatfield. Hatfield says that teaching law en- forcement is easier because the students have a love for the job, the person has to have a desire and then I enhance it. Safety is the name of the game and for both professional police officers and for Cowley police science trainees. Hatfield has stood on both sides of the line. Enhancing the students life and knowledge of police work, Hatfield also enhances the lives of each of his family members. The Hatfield family includes his wife Dixie, daughter Tiffany, 15; and Tabatha, 10. According to Hatfield activities and hobbies of the family include vacationing, fishing, reading and a little golf. His family was glad when he left police work to become a teacher. They loved it, he said, no more working nights. by Michelle Bair OPLE Facu ty -pfr On Elvin Hatfield j? SpMMMRMMn Cowley Cop Teaching in a profession ho was onco a part of, Elvin Hatfiold sharos his knowlodgo with his police scionco students. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) 13 Ron Murphree Ath. Dlr. Mon ' s Baskotball Coach Miko Nicholas Natural Scionco Poggy Paton Business r V. — y«f fl Ron Pruitt Journalism English Linda Puntnoy Dir. of Public Rolatioi Susan Rush-Johnston Counselor W.S. Scott Dir. of Guidance Services Paul Stlrnaman Social Sciences Chris Volleweider Learning Skills Lab Larry Swalm Computer Science Richard Tredway Bus. Tech. Chairperson Joan Warren Special Programs MlkeWatters Nat. Soc. Sciences Chairperson Charles White Ind.-Te ch Chairperson Mary Wilson Sec. Science Danny Fisk Ruene Gage Joycelyn Goff Jerry Hewitt Alice Hobus Joyce Holloway Terry Hutchinson Kenneth Hynd 3ud Shelton - 2E J5 Cowley ' s Mr. Clean A two-time mayor of Ark City, father of three girls and winner of Winfield ' s honarary citizen award finds added ap- preciation at Cowley. Bud Shelton, director of buildings and grounds, is an all-around people person. At Cowley I get an opportunity to ob- serve people. I like to be with people. I like to represent people. I get the opportunity to see students come into the college, much of the time inmature, and by the time they get through Cowley they are mature and ready to go to a four-year college and make great lives for themselves, sai d Shelton. I ' m around people all the time and I ' m a people lover, I could not be a Pinpoint the spot Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Bud Shelton inspects the ceiling of the Nelson Student Center while Bob Juden looks on. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) mountain man. Shelton served as mayor of Ark City in 1975 and in 1983. College President Gwen Nelson made a statement that Shelton says has stuck in his mind for years. Part of being a people person is being an elected official of the city, said Shelton. Doc Nelson said something many years back and it has really hung with me. ' If you ' ve lived in a community and you ' ve taken from it, it is always good if you can give back to that community. ' I feel ser- ving on the city commision is one way I can give back to this community, said Shelton. Shelton ' s famil y is also actively involved in the school. His wife and two daughters attend Cowley and for this he says he is truly grateful. Two of my daughters are now at- tending Cowley. My wife has taken many courses here and at this present time she, I think, has 21 credit hours, she wouldn ' t have had the chance to further her education if it weren ' t for Cowley. She and I got married at a fairly young age and Cowley has given her a chance to further her education here. So that ' s another reason why I think Cowley is great, said Shelton. Shelton was named Winfield ' s Honorary Citizen Award proving he is appreciated by people. In 1978 1 got a honorary citizen ' s award from the city of Winfield, for working very hard on the commision to get the two cities closer together, he said. I settled the dog-mental fights that they had had before, so they made me an Honorary Citizen of Winfield, and I ' m very proud of that. by April Houston Jane Judd Bob Juden Lisa Kahrs Imogene Leach Ben LeClair Cheryl McCully Carriasco McGilbra Sue Morris Jim Nash Libby Palmer Marcy Patrick Judy Rhodes Ray Schwartz Bud Shelton Wanda Shepherd Leann Sturd Jackie Wilson Virgil Watson Seduction of Abigail Professor Michaels, played by Bob Juden lays one on Abigail Abbot, played by Kathy Gann. Juden was the only staff member to participate in the spring play, Mother is a Freshman and accepted the role at the last minute when the leading male role dropped out. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) J6 JM. Rob Burton Helping others can ' t make ' e m happy, then I ' ll quit. Robert Burton is one of those people who is always helping others. It ' s something that comes naturally for this Cowley sophomore. I ' ve always enjoyed helping people. I think I get it from my dad, Burton said. Burton comes from a large family, he is number six out of seven children. Burton has one brother and five sisters he jokingly refers to as his parents ' daughters. According to Burton, his family has always been a close-knit one, which has contributed to the way Robert feels abut helping people. Dad was always helping us kids or somebody when we were little, Burton will tell you. We ' ve always been really close. Burton graduated from Wichita North High School. During his high school years he was a campus leader. My parents always told me I ' d be a leader, I didn ' t think I could do it, Burton said. But his doubtfulness proved to be wrong. Burton was a member of MADD (Mothers Against Driving Drunk) and SADD ( Students Against Driving Drunk ) . He was also a member of the North High Black Student Union, and was instrumental in the organization of the Job Corps at North which helps high school students find jobs. He also played basketball for the North High Redskins for four years and was named All-City. It was by way of basketball recruiting that he came to Cowley but he has con- tinued to help people and to be a leader. As chairman of the Project Care Social Committee, Burton gets students involved with the community and keeps them out of trouble. Currently, he is trying to collect outstanding debts from loans Project Care has made to students. They tell me I ' m supposed to be hard- nosed but I think I ' m soft, Burton said. This is another quality he inherited from his father. But they (the students) will pay up, he added. Even though Burton is soft-hearted, he has times when he has to be stern, like when collecting debts. He says he inherited that from his father, too. Dad was always soft-hearted with everyone except me. He tanned my hide, Burton laughed. When Burton isn ' t helping people or meeting them, he can probably be found doing the two things he enjoys most; wat- ching television and eating chocolate chip cookies. Robert Burton This one ' s for you, Virg. Robert Burton presents a plaque to Director of Student Life Virgil Watson at his retirement dinner in the Nelson Student Center. (Photo by Jeff Diiediic) I love to watch ' Thundercats ' and the ' Transformers ' . I used to watch cartoons every Saturday morning with my little sister, Burton sai d. With a laugh characteristic of him, Bur- ton added that he would like to see the ' Superfriends ' put back on television. But cookies and cartoons don ' t compare when it comes to spending time with his dad. I love to go fishing with my dad, we sit around and talk. He ' s a really good friend to me. It ' s almost like we ' re brothers in- stead of father and son. After finishing school at Cowley, Burton would like to travel around and take time to decide what to do next. Majoring in com- puter science, he says he ' s indecisive about where to go to school next. The one thing he holds high on his list of priorities is making people happy. If I can ' t make ' em happy, then I ' ll quit, he said. by Stephanie Brunner Kristi Adams Thomas Ahrensmeyer Brian Albertson Fawn Anderson Holli Anderson Jamie Anderson Tina Anderson Michael Armster Gregg Atkinson Chris Baber Michelle Bair Terry Baker Todd Ball Nick Ballarini Lynn Ballard I ' ■■ mmmi m PEOPLE Students 17 Robert Burton Samantha Cain Cowley jazz band member Mark Buechner plays along with professional jazz musician Clark Terry. Terry was brought to the area by the Arkansas City Arts Council, the high school and the College. He performed in a concert with the Cowley jazz band and the Ark City High School band March 10, 1987. (Traveler photo) Gay Balmer Dwayne Bolsters Jim Barnthouse Jenny Bauler Nancy Beach Mason Begley Richard Behrens Wanda Beirig Jeff Bernhardt Cathy Betzen Pat Betzen Karla Blake Devon Bonfy Ken Brewer Ed Brooks Don Brown Stephanie Brunner Mark Buechner 18 UlpU Stacey Cover Stacey Cover Knowing where to begin with Stacey Cover is no easy task. This Cowley sophomore is involved in a plethora of organizations, from VICA to Campus Christian Fellowship. Cover is well known on the Cowley campus. She ' s a native of Ark City and graduated from Hillcrest Academy in 1985. Cover comes from a very close-knit family, and is the youngest of four children. I ' m the baby by I6V2 years, she said. Though the Cover family is spread out all over the country, they still remain close to one another. I think they ' re the greatest people in the whole wide world, she says of her two older sisters and older brother. One of the organizations Cover is in- volved with heavily is ADAAC, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Council. It was not just an arbitrary choice on her part to become involved with ADAAC. About a year ago there were several accidents that were abuse related that really hit close to home for me. I decided then that I had to do something, she said. Since that time, Cover has been in- strumental in getting a non-alcoholic club for young people in Ark City going. Paul Calvert Jamie Carlton Melinda Chapman Christian Chappell Henri Chatman Diane Chilcott Kelly Clark Karen Clay Debbie Cole Tim Collmann David Colquhoun Daniel Cook Stacey Cover Felicia Cox Catherine Craig Cliff Cunningham John Dalton RaNae Damron Cricket Davi Gina DeCaudres A friend from Arkansas asked me what we do around here if we don ' t drink or do drugs, and I said there wasn ' t anything. So we got to brainstorming and there came the idea for the NAB club. Another Cowley organization Cover is in- volved in is VICA. She is parlimentarian and a member of the opening and closing team. Cover got involved in VICA because at one time she considered going into plastics engineering and designing toys. But since then she is considering a career in art therapy. Art therapy involves working in hospitals and mental hospitals with the patients and sometimes doing in- terior decorating. Cover wants most to work with children. I think kids are the best people in the world. Their minds haven ' t been corrupted yet by prejudices. They ' re color blind and they don ' t stay mad for a long time. They haven ' t learned to hate yet, she said. But, she added, they can throw some hefty tantrums, too. Children are something Cover truly loves. When she ' s not working on one of her many projects, she babysits. The first thing you ' ll notice about Cover is that she is always smiling. She ' s basically a happy person. It ' s mostly because of my faith. I have no doubts about my destiny or whatever may come. Also, my parents have taught me to have a very positive outlook on life. I know I can ' t let the bad things get me down. I just blow them off. Another reason is just because I like to have fun! Faith in God is something that is very important to Cover. She attributes that winning smile on her face to what God has given her. She is active in her church where she works with the college and career class at her church, and with the youth program with junior high and high school students. Another important thing to Cover is music. A member of CowleyCos and Choir, Cover like to perform but she also loves to just listen to music. I like to listen to all kinds of music ex- cept for real hard rock, she said. After graduating from Cowley, Cover plans to attend Pittsburg State University to continue studying art therapy. by Stephanie Brunner PEOPLE Students J$ 19 Sitting pretty Stocey Cover pauses for a moment to pose for this picture. During her two years at Cowley, Cover was involved in numerous organizations both on and off campus. (Photo by Jeff Dzled- zic) Terry Deffenbaugh Brenda Defore Charlotte Denson Mary Dewell Andria Drongsoki Ton) Dunaway Kevin Durham Steve Dye Jeff Dziedzic Debra Elliott Paula Elstun Myra Estep 20 Starting life at 35 Kathy Gam At the tender age of four, Kathy Gann made an important decision. It was a decision that was all hers and that would affect the rest of her life. She decided to play the piano. Not the nerve-racking pounding on the instrument, which is com- monly mastered by four year olds, but rather the foundation of a serious com- mittment to music. Although music is a driving force in her life, Gann is a master of a number of other activities as well. Some Cowley students may remember her as the female lead in the spring play Mother is a Freshman. Others might remember her as being very instrumental in the kiss a pig contest. But whatever she is remembered for, she is sure to give it her all. She works hard, says Bob Juden, director of student life. She ' s very talen- ted. I ' ve worked with her in several plays, and she works harder than anybody. She is musically inclined with the ability to play the oboe, clarinet, flute, piccolo, guitar, organ, harmonica, accordian, saxophone, percussion, and of course, the piano. Does she like to show off her talent to others? I ' m just starting. -Kathy Gann She admits that she ' s somewhat of a ham. Her theory is that when one has a talent like this why bottle it up? Gann shared her love of music with kids in school programs. By letting the children experiment a little with the keyboards, they get more out of the experience. In fact, children and the educational process, are very important to her. For Study Time Abigail Abbot, played by Kathy Gann, studies hard for a Biology test. In Cowley ' s spring play, Mother Is a Freshman, Gann portrayed a mother who goes to college with her daughter. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) Ed Faison Bruce Farmer Tammy Farris Darla Findley Latricia Fitzgerald Robin Flemming Liza Foote Jana Foster Tera Foster Pam Fritz Patricia Galleher Kathy Gann Diana Gildhouse Troy Girrens r PEOPLE Students example, if the schools have a program for the intellectually gifted students she asks, why not include one for the musically gif- ted? The lives of the children would definitely be enriched with musical background and music should be stressed more, according to Gann. Working with children comes naturally to her, as she was a pretty special child herself. At the age of 14 she was a published author of stories and poetry. She admits that although she was never Miss Popular in school she always had something that many people didn ' t. Music. God gave me a talent, she says. And it seemed like I couldn ' t do anything else. But her more current projects seem to belie that statement. Kathy Gann is doing everything. From plays to beauty pagents to 4-H, she is keeping herself busy. For the past eight years she has helped with the Cowley County Arts and Crafts Fair in Winfield. She is also the market manager for the farmer ' s markets and Spring Hill farms. She ' s also actively involved with her church and puts her knowledge of music to work for God. I guess I just feel lucky that God chose me, she said. Gann is doing her best to impart the love of music on son and daughter. Her con- stant influence has already sparked an in- terest in daughter, Torie. But, what if her six year old son Greg decides to play the drums? He ' ll play outside, she quickly an- swers. Gann ' s attitude on life is a beaming example of optimism. Other people when they reach 35 begin assessing their lives. I ' m just starting. by Layne Moore - L 21 Bell Goff Wayne Gottstine Joel Goyer Susie Gray Scott Gurnee Brenda Hadden Kevin Haskin Dale Havens Kevin Hawk Teri Hayward Rondo Heidebrecht Barbara Herman Susanna Hewitt Aaron Hines Debbie Hobaugh Shawn Hock Debbie Hockenberry Heather Hockenbury Chris Holmes Brian Holt Somebody help. Jammin ' Cowley ball player Pam Fritz attempts to keep the ball out of the hands of two opposing players. The Lady Tigers were Region VI cham- pions this year and traveled to Senetobia, Miss, for first round of national tournament play. (Traveler photo) Wayne Gottstine jams along with another guitar player Robert Doorman at the Wagon Wheel. Cowley musicians participated in Wed- nesday night jam sessions at the local night spot. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic) 22 fML Robbie Haines SayAhhl Keeping it in harmony isn ' t difficult for the talented Cowley Co ' s. David Mclntire was a member of the group first semester and per- formed with the group at a number of com- munity events. Carol Houseman April Houston Darrin Howe Mary Irvln Tim Isaacs William Jackson Marilyn James Liz Johnson Tammie Johnstone Janie Jordan Sandy Keene Ralph Keener Sherry Kelley Richard King. Jr. David Klinkon Chris Kreidler Joel Kropp Jackie Lane Michelle Lantis Teresa Lawless Clint Lawson Beth Lehew Chet Logue Vicki Lower Jim Lynne Corrlne McDaniel David Mclntire Bryan McKnight National art talent R 1 1. III ie When quiet, shy, and talented freshman Robbie Haines designed a T-shirt logo for a final exam in his art class, little did he know it would surface on 5000 shirts. Haines ' logo was the winning entry in a contest to design a national logo for the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. Haines says that he tried to incorporate symbolism in his design. First of all, it started as the Statue of Liberty flame, Haines explains. Then I needed something for technology, so I chose the space shuttle. Also, I needed something to represent Kansas, so I put in a Cessna airplane and wheat stalks. Interested in art from an early age, Haines didn ' t become serious about it until high school. Haines attributes his interest to his instruction there. My art teacher in high school helped a lot, Haines enthuses. Photography along with painting is in- cluded in Haines ' work, with the photographs serving as models for his works. I usually go out and take a picture of what I ' m going to draw. Then, I paint from PEOPLE Students 23 Roberta Machado Tracy Mavis Julie March Anna Margyoski Kim Marx jfe w Shelly Maskrid Tracey Masterson J . Travis Masterson V Valerie Merro Vf 1 Ed Miller Janie Miller Sten Miller Chad Miner Laura Moore Layne Moore Haines the photograph, he explains. That ' s not always the case though, Haines says. Sometimes I draw whatever pops into my head. Usually, it ' s an object. I do better on objects, I hardly ever do portraits, he says. Haines is majoring in art at Cowley, and intends to study commercial art at a four- year university when he completes his studies here. I would be interested in the future (in being) a commercial artist, Haines says. Later on, most commercial artists go on and own their own firm. I would like to do that. But whatever type of art Haines en- deavors, he ' ll likely remain the only artist in his family, he says. There ' s no artist in our family and they joke about it. They all wonder where it came from. by Denise Woods ' mm Quiet talent wins Creating shades and shadows, Robbie Haines takes his painting seriously as he creates a life- like image on canvas. This painting idea originated from a color photograph that Haines had previously taken. Haine ' s final art project was a logo for VICA and it was chosen for the national symbol of the group. Maria Parker, another art student also had her VICA logo en- try selected for the state symbol. (Photo by Julie March) 24 Tommi Pietilainen Ken Morain Glenda Mort Regina Musgrovo Paul Nash Darren Nearhood Agnes Neises Jimmie Neises Magda Nelson Verona Nelson Beth Nilles Dofren Page Paula Parks Karen Patrick Mark Patrick Janet Patterick Shawn Peak Who is Tommi Finland? One of the first questions people ask Cowley ' s only student from Finland is how to spell his last name, but few have probably been told to check the black- board downstairs, but hold the umlauts. Sure a name like Tommi Finland is easier to pronounce than Pietilainen, but what does he think? I think it ' s great! he said. I don ' t have anything against that, and it ' s easier for the people here, so it ' s okay. The 20 year-old Fin, who graduated in 1985, has led an unusual life. From high school graduation, Pietilainen went direc- tly into the Army for an 11 month stint, and then went to work in a hardware store for six months. After the hardware store episode, Pietilainen decided to travel a bit before beginning school. Pietilainen ' s tour in- cluded stops in Greece, Luxemborg, Swit- zerland, France, and Denmark before set- tling in the United States and Cowley Coun- ty Community College. His main interest is improving on his nearly flawless English in order to pursue a career as an English teacher in Finland. English, he says, is totally different from Finnish. Most European languages are related to English, called Indo- European. Finnish is not, it ' s related to Hungarian. Pietilainen chose Cowley College because it is close to the family he is living with while visiting the U.S. A family I knew in Udall said it would be possible to stay with them and attend college, he said. I really like it because I can have a new experience, and meet many different people. How do the Cowley courses compare with the classes he took in Finland? He is quick to respond. Well, I didn ' t take American Literature in Finland, so... It also appears that Finnish Literature is different than American Literature in more ways than one. He mentioned one Finnish writer that has won a Noble Peace Prize, but when he pronounced that writer ' s name (which sounded like Apasilanfa) he just started laughing and said, ' I guess we ' ll just forget that question. Pietilainen went on to explain that in Finland they have what is considered the world ' s largest collection of poems which he studied when he was a child. This national poetry, which is all sung to the same tune, is very old, but Pietilainen ad- ded there are some really good stories in the book. They are unique stories, strictly Finnish. But I ' m not really into that so I don ' t know how they compare to American stones. Once Pietilainen returns to Finland in May, he will apply for admission into a university in order to continue his education. In May, I will apply at the university, and take a few tests. Very hard tests, it is very difficult to get in, but the faculty where I ' m trying to get in approves about 10 to 20 percent of the applicants. So that is what I ' m going to do this summer, he said. While he does not receive credit for the time he has spent at Cowley, he feels his classes have been very important. (Continued on page 37) Tommi Pietilainen takes a break from camping in Lapland to brush up on his English at Cowley. Photo by Jeff Dziedzic. PEOPLE Students Jvfc 25 The Man Who Would be King Beth Nilles, 1987 Homecoming Queen, congratulates 1987 Homecoming King, Troy Girrens during coronation ceremonies. (Traveler photo) Ben Pierce Tommi Pietilainen Bryan Pingry Holli Pool Macon Porchia Wes Porter Scott Postlewait Pat Pruitt Samantha Pruitt Julie Ott Louise Rahn Brian Reed Julie Reed David Regnier Margie Reutter Larry Rhodes Stacey Rhoades Beth Richardson Darnell Richardson Ramona Ricketts Diana Robinson Donna Roe Sherri Rogers Sheila Rutherford Lydell Saunders Vicki Shafer Ann Schneider Kim Schuchman Donald Schueneman John E. Schultz Lori Schwintz Jenny Scott Melinda Seidler Donna Semple Debbie Sparlin Steve Spencer Tina Storks Melvin Stinnett Carol Stone Cyd Stout Chris Stover Kandy Stover Kathryn Stowell Mike Swinney Tiffany Tapia Bonnie Tatom George Tatum Janet Thomas Matthew Thomas Kevin Thompson Reggie Thompson Carol Tidwell Janice Tucker Jeff Turner Julie Turner Julie Unruh Cathy Vargas Sonia Vaughn Lisa Wade Janine Wells 27 Wendl Watson Robert Weaver Randy Welgand Janine Wells Mat Weston Sandy White Lori Williams Laurel Wilson Myrl Wilson Harvey Woodard Denise Woods Randy Wray Tammy Wyant Derrick Young Patti Zeka Udderly impossible Well ' s scores a 4.00 while balancing her busy schedule Janine Wells is not a fashion model or a clothes horse, but she most certainly is a paradox. During the year you could find Wells in anything from a basketball uniform or a pair of old coveralls to a floor-length evening dress complete with diamond -like tiara. During her two years at Cowley, Wells has played basketball, participated in Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Student Education Association, the Tiger Action Club and C- Club. Wells was also elected to the homecoming and Arkalalah courts. The highlight of being at Cowley was being a candidate for Arkalalah Queen, said Wells. That was one of the best ex- periences of my life. It ' s something I will always associate with Cowley. Social activities are not the only things keeping Wells busy. Though active in school functions, Wells has managed to maintain a 4.00 grade point average. My favorite classes are speech and developmental psychology. They were really fun, said Wells. I ' ve worked hard to get a high grade point average. I ' ve been on the President ' s Honor Roll both years. For the most part, I like school. Wells, who has lived in the dormitory both years, says it is a great way to make friends. I like living in the dorms because you meet a lot more people and you get closer to people on campus than you would if you were in an apartment, she said. The one complaint Wells does have on dormitory life is the lack of privacy. If you really want to be alone, you can never be alone in the dorms, except for Sunday when it ' s like living in a morgue, she said. One thing that helped ease the transition from family life to dormitory living was the Foster Parent Program that Cowley used to sponsor. The program gave out-of- town dormitory students a foster parent with which to spend time. My foster parents were Jim and Betty Martin. When I was here my freshman year, the administration was trying to decide whether or not to drop the foster program, explained Wells. Betty and Jim went ahead and took me because the drop wasn ' t final, but then in November Cowley dropped the program because of a lack of participation. Betty and Jim remained my foster parents for the last two years anyway . ' ' The biggest change for Wells was the dif- ference between dormitory and farm life. I lived on a farm in Garden Plaine but my family owns a dairy in Wichita, Wells said. I ' ve milked cows since I was eight years old. We have 120 cows that have to be milked twice a day. That ' s been my job for the last 12 years. In order for her to stay in practice, she sometimes goes home on the weekends to help out with the milking. It ' s not unusual for her to bring friends home from Cowley to help her out with the milking chores. It still amazes me when people want to come home with me to milk, she said. It ' s no big deal to me, but some people think it ' s real interesting. It ' s just a bunch of cows, believe me. After graduation, Wells plans on leaving the milking business behind for awhile in order to attend Emporia State University. Wells also plans on adding a new page to her scholastic activities book when she begins classes at Emporia in the fall. I ' m going to Emporia, said Wells, to find me some REAL men. by Julie Reed 28 Phi Beta Lambda sees busy year Phi Beta Lamba stands for the college division of Future Business Leaders of America. It ' s geared to provide additional education experiences for business students. We visit businesses to talk to people in the business field, said Joe Isaacson, a PBL adviser. The group is also adivsed by Mary Wilson and is made up of 22 members. The club participated in a booth at Arkalalah, took a trip to Bin- ney Smith, listened to speaker Lee Greg, sold food during first semester finals week and sold candy as their money-making project. The students studied all year long for their conference competiton in Wichita where they competed in 30 different categories. As far as going to nationals the student must be ranked first in two-year colleges and then they must rank they first over the four year-schools, said on the difficulty in winning. Even though winning is quite hard the club managed to bring home 11 top awards. This feat was accomplished by only eight students. Margie Reutter was recognized from Cowley County in Who ' s Who in Kansas Phi Beta Lambda. The first-place overall winner was awarded to Greg Collier in Accounting I. Collier also received the Mr. Future Business Executive award. Myrl Wilson, took both a second and third place award in her in- dividual categories, and Barbara Miner, Nancy Byrd, Diana Robinson, and Sheila Rutherford took second in their events. Third place awards went to Angela Johnson, and Margie Reutter. The students attended general sessions, seminars, and ended the conference with the awards banquet. Based on total points scored on the written tests, Greg Collier will represent Kansas at national competition in Anaheim, Calif. July 5-8. by Michelle Bair Wilson Organizatic Interest in teaching is SEA subject The Student Education Association at Cowley County Community College fits the bill for students majoring in education. Stan Dyck, SEA spon- sor says the organization is basically a support group for in- dividuals interested in becoming teachers. SEA endeavors to provide ac- tivities and field trips that will be beneficial to education students at Cowley. The group visits a variety of schools throughout the year to see different types of education fields that are available. In the past year SEA has taken several field trips to alternative schools in Wichita that are fc problem students, and a learnin resource center for futur teachers. Speakers ranging fror a middle school principal to D) Foster from Southwester College have come in to addres SEA and students have als worked in area schools as pai the educational program. Future plans for SEA would t the development of programs 1 allow students to participate i the community. It would be good if we coul try to provide some services fc the community, said Dyck. by Julie Reec PHI BETA LAMBDA. BACK ROW: Kothy Brewer. Max Hill-President, Ma rgie Reutter, Nancy Beech, Greg Collier, Joe Issocson, adviser. FRONT ROW: Mary Wilson, adviser, Nancy Byrd, Tammy Hull, Kathy Stowed, Karen Ber- telsen. NOT PICTURED: Diana Robinson, Sheila Rutherford, Diane Chilcott, Barbara Miner, Angela Johnson. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) |.V.5.T0RS|J HOMf K ro i f M$Mm% BASEBALL. BACK ROW: Coach Rick Holman, Rob Weaver, Randy Lasley, Todd Ball, Danny Snow, Brian Pingry, Mike Sparks, Steve Spencer, Dennis Mclntlre. FRONT ROW: Wes Moore, Mark James, Chris Chappel, Scott Gur- ney, Tim Barnthouse, Jamie Krug, Jim Barnthouse, Troy Girrens.(Photo by Wayne Gottstine) Organizations JjrfM 29 scond year state ound hopefuls The Academic Excellence lallenge team is only in its sond year of existence, but the upe is already going strong, [n regional competition the oup tied for first place with Dud County, giving them a ber- in the state tournament, rhe tournament has yet to be Id at press time, but should the im win in the state competition ;y will garner a chance to com- te at national competition in 3rida in May. Hie first match at the state mpetition will pit Cowley ainst Dodge City, -.ed by advisors Sue Darby and ul Stirnaman, the team has idied hard and is expecting a :cessful outing. ' The team has made great )gress, Stirnaman said. If continue to progress the way have, there is no reason we mldn ' t win the state com- ition and go on to win :ionals. The team is comprised of Thomas Ahrensmeyer, Donald Boyle, Troy Girrens, Julie John- son, and Jim Lynne. Nick Ballarini and Pam Elliot also travel with the group, keeping score and time during matches. As far as the team ' s confidence level going into the state com- petition, Darby says it all. My bags are packed. I ' m going to buy some suntan oil and a new swimming suit. by Tom Ahrensmeyer CCF offers religious fellowship Cowley offered a time and a place for students and instructors who chose to, to share their religious fellowship. Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF) is an organization which promotes Christian fellowship for our college students. We meet on Thursday for a time to get into God ' s way, said Stacey Rhoades, freshman president of the organization. According to club sponsor Phil Buechner, CCF has not been very active this year, but hopes to change that. There is not a very strong student participation (in CCF) and I just want to generate some more interest, said Buechner. Aside from our weekly Bible study, we haven ' t done much. We helped with the Carmen concert and had a pizza party to brain- storm for ideas to increase at- tendance to meetings. CCF meetings have, however, attracted a community member to participate. The Rev. Richard Coldwell has been unofficially adopted over the years. He comes to the meetings and discusses God ' s word, said Buechner. by Kristi Adorns Drama Club just plays around The drama club, sponsored by Sharon Hill, produced two plays, He Done Her Wrong, or Wedded But No Wife, the fall melodrama, and Mother is a Freshman, the spring play. Drama Club is basically designed to help produce the fall and spring plays. The members are also involved with helping with publicity and backstage during the plays, said Hill. Members of the club helped with the National Shakespeare Company when they came to campus in March to present The Taming of the Shrew, and they presented Tales for Tots, a collec- tion of original children ' s stories written by the club members, to the local pre-schools and day care centers at the end of the year. by Layne Moore SOFTBALL. BACK ROW: Tammy Wyant, Lisa Bennett, Vicky Rlerson, Wendl Watson, Julie Ott, Carol Terry, Julie Ware, Coach Ed Hargrove. FRONT ROW: Amy Semmler, Debbie Dean, Angle Dulohery, Kim Schuchman, [Shelly Maskrid, Lynn Ballard, Latricia Fitzgerald. (Photo by Wayne Got- tstlne) ACADEMIC CHALLENGE. BACK ROW: Jim Lynne, Troy Girrens, Tom Ahren- smeyer, Don Boyle. FRONT ROW: Coach Paul Stirnaman, Julie Johnson Nick Ballarini, Coach Sue Darby. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) 30 Organizations DECA: Small club achieves big DECA, also known as Distributive Education Clubs of America, was small but healthy during the academic year. The club was made up of eight mem- bers and advised by Bob Bren- naman. Members spent most of the year preparing for state com- petition, and raised funds to finance the trip to the com- petition in Wichita. During first semester, the club sold sandwiches, taco pies, nachos, and chili along with cof- fee in the Business Technology Commons area. Donuts and cof- fee were sold second semester. The club ' s efforts turned out to be well worth while when five members competed in state com- petition and three awards were given to the Cowley students. Myra Estep took second in Management Decision Making and Human Relations and Thane Bailey took third in that same event. Bailey also took fifth in Sales Presentation. Estep ' s second and Bailey ' s fifth qualified them for nationals. With four percent of the people there we came home with three awards, said Brennaman. Brennaman was pleased with the club this year and has visions big things happening next year. Next year I anticipate a more active club because of leader- ship, said Brennaman. Acting president Bonnie Tatum is part of the reason Brennaman is optimistic. She (Bonnie) would like to run for higher levels in the state DECA organization, said Bren- naman. Brennaman is starting now to prepare now for next year. I would love to go to state with two people in each category, he said. I ' m ready to work with the club members to prepare for next year ' s competition. by Michelle Bair Paul Nash, State VICA President, leads Cowley ' s Opening and Closing team in a Sunday afternoon practice, preparing for the VICA Skills Olym- pics competition. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) TNT ' s: The young and young at heai The Traditional Non-Traditio- nal Club is a group designed to in- termingle students fresh out of high school with older students who are returning to school after a period of time. The TNT organization is an ac- tive one, inviting guest speakers, sponsoring study groups and helping students of both the traditional and non-traditional genre any way they can. The group funded seven General Equivalency Diploma students during the year. In t; fall semester the TNT ' s helpf with the annual Kiwana Club pa; cake feed during Arkalalah, a| also designed and built a float f the Arkalalah parade. The group hosted several gue speakers who gave talks on variety of subjects, and al presented information to stude ts who were interested in findi employment. The organization elected its ficers in the fall. Jim Lynne s DECA. BACK ROW: Shawn Love, Bobby Stout, sponsor Bob Brenneman. FRONT ROW: Linda Sevick, Bonnie Tatum, Myra Estep. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic) TRADITIONAL NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS. BACK ROW: Gail Rush, Ga Balmer, Wanda Bierig, JoRita Crane, Margaret Hunter, Bill Harringtor David Logue, George Tatum, Diana Robinson, Norma Perkins, Shell Rutherford, Beth Lehew, Bobbie Aupperle, Chet Logue, Don Brown, Mik Swinney. MIDDLE ROW: Andrew Bierig, Bell Goff , Michelle Campbell, Jer ny Scott, Joyce Wonser, Janie Jordan, Vera Pooyouma, Sandra Po tersberg. FRONT ROW: Jim Lynne, Mary Lou Barnes, Chris Vollweide sponsor. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) ganizations ed as president, Gay Balmer, ice-president; Bell Goff, ecretary; Wanda Bierig, •easurer and SGA represen- itive; and Julie Johnson is in tiarge of public relations. Chris ollweider sponsors the group. The TNT club was also in- olved in the Cowley social life, hey held study group meetings, ad a costume dance in April. In ddition, the group was involved 1 PTK ' s street carnival. With 30 members, the group is tie of the largest on campus, and ' s obvious that their motto of Bring a friend works well. NT group members say they is t want to help others. We are trying to help others ive back what they have given s, saidLynne. -pfo 31 by Laura Moore ADAAC s high on life, activities Organizing dances, hosting lest speakers, creating public rvice announcements, and omoting fun without drugs or alcohol headed the list of ac- tivities for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Council (ADAAC). ADAAC was initially formed last year to give Cowley students an alternative way to have fun, and they have continued with that endeavor this year. The first major social event of the year was a Hawaiian dance with a non-alcoholic drink con- test. ADAAC also held a Back to School dance at the beginning of second semester with a winter wonderland theme as snow covered the ground outside. Other dances and a hayride were also held to give students something to do that didn ' t in- volve drugs or alcohol. ADAAC recruited guest speakers in an effort to inform their members and visitors about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, and how to deal with its ef- fects. Some of the speakers in- cluded counselors, teachers, doc- tors, businessmen, and former alcohol and drug addicts. In hopes of designing a program to inform about drug and alcohol abuse to present at local schools, ADAAC sent mem- bers Julie Reed and David Regnier to a National Drug Abuse Convention in Washington, D.C. With this information, they worked at organizing a program that would be interesting, yet full of facts that would cause students to think twice about drug and alcohol consumption. The trip was extremely motivational, said Reed. I was really surprised at the amount of people from all over the country who have become involved in dr ug and alcohol use preven- tion. The club also traveled to Den- ton, Tex., to visit the Oaks Recovery Center for the club ' s field trip. One of the biggest events of the year for the group was the after prom party hosted for students who attended Arkansas City ' s High School prom. Working with parents of the high school studen- ts and with the administration of USD 470, ADAAC members hosted the party from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. following the prom. In ad- dition to door prizes, anything goes competitions, and an MTV dance floor, ADAAC members served the group a non-alcoholic champagne breakfast buffet. Much of the expense of the Project Prom activity was han- dled through a $500 grant awar- ded the group by Southwestern Bell Telephone. hope the fight continues... -Clint Laws on ADAAC also spent con- siderable time planning and organizing a non-alcoholic club for those 16 and over. As outlined by the group, the non-alcoholic club would offer dancing, video games and snacks four nights a week. I hope the fight against drugs and alcohol continues next year and in the following years to come, said Lawson. There were a lot of good things done, and I hope more gets done next year. by Demise Woods M.COHOL DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS COUNCIL. BACK ROW: Sponsor Linda ♦untnoy, April Houston, sponsor Craig Holcomb, Pam Fritz, Julie March, itacey Cover, Stephanie Brunner, James Clark, sponsor Bob Juden, Kristi dams, Julie Reed. FRONT ROW: Nick Ballarini, Jackie Lane, Denise Woods, Clint Lawson. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION. 1985-86 Student Goverment Assocation officers Debbie Hobaugh, president; and Troy Girrens, vice- president; welcome the officers for 1987-88 Mary Dewell, president; and Julie Reed, vice-president; as sponsors Carriasco McGilbra and Forest Smith look on. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic) 32 J Organizatio Show what they can do Some clubs and activity groups on campus often seem bogged down in their own lethargy, and their activities are few and far between. The Choir and CowleyCo groups have a different problem. They have a hard time keeping track of their performances. Ask Kenneth Judd, the director of the two groups, and even he has trouble remembering. Well, we started the year with our Arkalalah performance with the Cowley Co group, and then we had a Christmas concert that was both CowleyCos and the Choir. It ' s hard to pinpoint everything, because we ' ve performed for so many various clubs and organizations throughout the year ' Judd said. The singers perform for both community groups and high schools and colleges in the area. Often, the groups will travel to schools as a sort of enticement to the singers who are deciding on which college to attend. It ' s a kind of recruitment thing, we show them what we can do and invite them to come and look us over and so forth, Judd explained. Most of their per- formances are directly to the classes, not to an assembly. We may do assemblies for a whole school occasionally, but most are just for the choir class. And we gain some students that way. But not to worry, the frequent schedule, with breaks few and far between, doesn ' t bother the singers. Afterall, Judd says, the whole idea is to perform publicly. That ' s the name of the game, it ' s not much fun to just practice. It gives the students something to work for, and it fills a need in the community by entertaining the various clubs, Judd said. That ' s part of the reason for us being here, to sing for various clubs and such, and everybody in- volved gets something out of it. But do they ever let up for a while, and take a breather? Not a long one. Judd laughed. by Steve Dye Concert band in demand Practice makes perfect, or so the saying goes, but unless there are performances, it goes un- noticed. With as many concerts and tours that the Concert and Jazz Bands coordinated, their talent definitely did not go unnoticed. In November, a concert was held by the Jazz Band featuring saxophonist, Chuck Bird and three other members from his quartet. The winter months were busy ones for the Concert Band. A win- ter concert was not the only thing that took some preparation, the Concert Band became the Pep band tha t performed at 10 home basketball games. Jazz Band hosted the nationally acclaimed pianist, Carl Hoon in a concert in February and followed it up in March by going on tour with the Concert Band, clarinet choir, and saxophone quartet to 10 schools. On March 10, Clark Terry, a highly known trumpet player came to Cowley to perform with the Jazz Band. To close up t year, a Spring concert w scheduled for April 26. by Laura Mo CYCLE turns in tr campus news The Cycle, Cowley County student newspaper, turned thei attention to hard news this yea: eschewing the feature orientatici it has had in the past in favor reporting developments with direct influence on the College. The paper is advised by Rci Pruitt. Steve Dye is the editor i chief. Dye said that the service a .newspaper should be in formation first, with ei tertainment running a distai second. I think that the paper shout reflect actual events with real 1U CONCERT BAND. FIRST ROW: Myrl Wilton. RaNae Dtmoti. SECOND ROW: Mark Buechner, Maria Parker, Karon day, Tora Foster, Ronda Heldebrecht. THIRD ROW: Liza Foot, Chris Holmes, Gerald Brown. Loron Wad , Cindy Smith, FOURTH ROW: Leonard Barnhill, Nick Ballarlni, Chris Stover, Terry Smith, Joel Goyer. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) SPIRIT SQUAD. Laurel Wilson, Laura Moore, Samantha Cain, Karen Clay, Cindra Clark, Ed Brooks, Jim Brown, April Houstonm Debbie Hobaugh, Julie Turner, Sherrl Rogers, Shannon Lowery. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) Organizations 33 onsequenses, as opposed to loing half a page on the Jahamarama, Dye said. We ' ve endeavored to keep nyone who is interested in- ormed about the decisions made t both a state level and locally y the Board of Trustees and !ollege administrators. Of course, there are probably good number of people who ould rather hear about a Tiger ' ube competition. We ' re just not onvinced that those people ac- ially read. Pruitt agreed that the move to ard news was a good one for the aper. We ' ve probably done the best 1 the three years that I ' ve been ere, he said. In general, I ' d ave to say that this is the best taff I ' ve had. The paper is published the first riday of every month and un- erclassmen are in charge on pecial issues. One isssue every semester we ;t the freshman put out the aper. The Christmas tab was one by them first semester and le graduation issue was done lis semester, said Pruitt. Kristi Adams said that the staff PULSE makes LIFE exciting for students seemed more concerned with the quality of their work second semester than the first semester. Dye concurred with that view. We had some people that showed a certain amount of talent, but almost no ambition fir- st semester. But we managed to cull the majority of those people, and we had good luck coercing some others to join the staff, Dye said. We have a much hap- pier situation now, the people who have talent are willing to use it. Pruitt also said the quality of photography and the layout and design is better than in the last three years. The staff also produces a daily newsletter, the Roar. Kristi Adams and Stephanie Brunner are co-editors of the Roar. by Layne Moore Attempting to maintain the quality of last year ' s magazine which was named the number two general interest magazine in the nation, the Pulse staff tried to keep the campus well informed about interesting people and events. Publishing a magazine four times a year, the staff spent many weekends and twilight hours working to meet deadlines. Creating new designs to catch the readers ' attention, the staff kept a fountain of brainstorming ideas coming. I really liked pages 0-1 because of the new designs and the graphic blocks on the Head- start story page in the third issue, said Laura Moore, design editor. New staff members had to learn to contribute ideas to the publication. Most new staff members came from staffs that were teacher dictated and they didn ' t have a chance to rely on them- selves. This year, we learned to rely on our own creativeness and dedication to put the Pulse together, said Moore. Many new advertisers sup- ported the Pulse, too. Gaining new advertisers in- spired me to sell all the more, said Brian Smith, business manger. We sold to some businesses and industries that had never advertised with the publication before. Leading the staff was Michelle Bair, editor, and Steve Dye, associate editor. Keeping the staff encouraged and in line, Lin- da Puntney, director of public relations, was the adviser who made sure things were finished. As the year progressed, the staff grew closer as each deadline was reached. For the most part, the first issue was like starting from scratch, said Bair. The third issue was the best, because more people took the time to get in- volved. With prior issues for ex- perience, nearly the entire staff was able to take part in the designing and pasting up of the Pulse by the third issue. by Denise Woods USE STAFF. TOP ROW: Wayne Gottttlne, Julie Cleopatra Reed, Devon nfy, Laura Monkey Moore. BOTTOM ROW: Michelle Bair, Steve Dye, tan Smith, Linda Puntney, adviser; Layne Moore, Kristi Adams, iphanie Brunner, Denise Woods, Pat Pruitt, Thomas Ahrensmeyer, Julie irch .April Houston , and Jeff Dziedzic. JAZZ BAND. FIRST ROW: Cindy Smith, Mark Buechner, Maria Parker, Gerald Brown, Loren Wade, SECOND ROW: Leonard Barnhill, Nick Ballarini, Chris Storver, Tom Spiser, Terry Smith, Wes Waggoner, Joel Goyer. NOT PICTURED: Kent Seibel, Steve Tischner, Robert Dorman. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) 34 @t far VICA leaves its mark Eighteen VICA (Vocational In- dustrial Clubs of America) students traveled to Topeka to learn more about how State government works and to promote awareness of the value of vocational programs and VICA activities. The group used the trip as an opportunity to meet state legislators and to sit in on legislative sessions and hearings and to visit with members of the State Board of Education. We wanted to try to get more funding for vocational courses in Kansas, said Paul Nash State VICA president. We ' re tried to let them know how important vocational courses are in our society. Nash was especially concerned with legislative action which cuts out funding for the replacement of machines. How can you produce workers without machines? he asked. Learning on outdated equip- ment will mean that when workers apply they aren ' t qualified because they ' ve learned on equipment that isn ' t used any more. The trip to Topeka is just one of a number of successful ventures the local chapter has had this year. Membership in the group has increased 37 percent over last year and five of the seven state secondary and post-secondary of- ficers were awarded to the local chapter. Art students submitted entries in a logo design contest sponsored by the local group and the design of Robbie Haines was selected locally as the winner and also as the design to appear as the national VICA logo on nearly 20,000 shirts to be distributed nation-wide. Maria Parker ' s design will be on 1,200 shirts to be available by the Kansas Skills Olympics April 9. VICA also helped with The Last Run antique car show and hosted two open houses in the In- dustrial-Technology Building, two chili feeds and helped organize and man a display for the Expo ' 87 Show. Local officers for VICA are: Paul Nash (State president, District parlimentarian, local treasurer); Stephen Stoabs (state treasurer, district treasurer, local secretary), James Clark (state vice- president, local reporter), Darrin Teague (local president, district secretary), Darrin Bannon (local parlimentarian), Justin Wood- ward (local club adviser), Rex Garnett (district reporter), Ran- dy Croft (district club adviser). by Wayne Gottsiine PTK dedicated to knowledge Devoted to expanding and honoring the knowledge of Cowley students may sound like a tough job, but members of the Phi Theta Kappa organization took on the responsibilities hap- pily and proudly. The organization is for people active in both community and campus activities. To become a memner of PTK, students had to Organizat ' u be recommended by two in structors and receive an in- vitation to join from the organization itself. According to Chet Logue, president of the group, the reasoning behind the club is that athletes get honored, we feel that academic students should be publicly honored as well. Group activities for 1986-87 covered a wide range. Phi Theta Kappa was involved with tutoring students in all academic areas, blood donation program, Worm- in-the-Apple Teacher Ap- preciaton, the Valentine ' s Day Flower and Weed gift, and the Kiss A Pig contest. Johnson said the group ran the concession stand during the basketball games to help finance some of their activities. It (the concession stand) was our big money raiser for the year, she said. According to Swinney the ' reason for the big fund raiser was to help the group be active on state and national levels. The school provides us with transportation, but as far as registration fees and ac- comodations, we have to fund it, Swinney said. The Phi Theta Kappa National Convention was held in Dallas. VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUBS OF AMERICA: TOP ROW. Verona Nelson, Justin Woodard, Darrin Teague, Paul Nash, Stacey Cover, Steve Stoalls, James Clark, David Zimmerman. MIDDLE ROW: Forest Klndrick, Charlie White, Jimmie Nieses, Darren Bannon, Jirenary, Lisa Foote, Margeret Watkins. BOTTOM ROW: Jeff Hayes, Randy Croft. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) PHI THETA KAPPA. FRONT ROW: Aggie Neises, Terrl Hayward, Cr Logue, Bell Goff. SECOND ROW: Kathy Gann, Sheila Whyde, Julie Jor son. Norma Perkins, Kathy Waggoner, Myrl Wilson, Wanda Bierig. BA ROW. Frank Hunter, Margaret Hunter, Marilyn James, Jorita Crane, J Lynn, Jim Miesner. jan zat ons We went to meetings on fund raising, incorporating alumni organizations, communication workshops, and getting com- munity based organizations star- ted, she said. All of those topics are important to our group. The convention was not all work, entertainment was provided by way of a dance on Friday, a formal ball on Saturday and a little site seeing. The National Convention also brought the club recognition when they returned home with the newly elected state president from Cowley County Community College. Participating in the National Convention was not the end of the club ' s activities, the Nelson Car- nival was an all-school event sponsored by the group. We are the initiators of the carnival, and have eight other clubs involved. The proceeds will go to a scholarship in the name of Gwen Nelson, hopefully, this will oecome a tradition, said John- son. Sponsor of the group was Jim Miesner. Miesner drew nothing out praise from the members of PTK, which was impressive due to the size of the group. The mem- oership roster was ap- JWJAZ proximately 80 persons, with an active roster of about 40. He ' s just wonderful as an ad- viser, said Goff. He let ' s us make our own decisions, and doesn ' t try to boss us. by Laura Moore COSAAO-VICA: A cut above e rest th Cosmo Vica takes the shortcut to attaining a job. How? Being a member of the organization helps students compete for the top stylist positions. The 1986-87 term has not been one of the club ' s more active years, but members of the club feel that it was a good ex- perience. There are seven members in the club, so that makes for a close-knit family atmosphere. President Rita Shook, feels that closeness helps the members. It ' s a lot of fun, we offer each other suggestions and when we compete, it is nice to get to meet other people interested in the same field that we are, she said. Besides being fun, Cheryl Mc- Cully, a certified teaching assistant, added that the club of- fers the students a chance to gain more responsibility and added learning experiences. Tina Starks, cosmetology student, said the club helps the students gain confidence in their abilities. Confidence, they say, is definitely a needed quality for hair stylists, especially when un- der the strains of competition. April 9 marked the day for Cowley ' s Cosmo Vica club to compete against students from all over Kansas. Two of the club ' s seven chose to compete, with two other mem- bers sacrificing their pampered tendrils to act as models. Glenda Mort and Janet Pat- trick comprised one team, and Donna Semple and Shook the other. The competition took place in Wichita with the awards banquet to be held on the April 10. Placing on a state level is just one more item for the students to add onto their job resumes. by Laura Moore 35_ People help people through Project Care Caring for the students and the community, Project Care earned its name. Hosting benefit dances, they raised money for a student medical fund and they sponsored dances for the high school and college students. Their choir traveled to area churches to sing and for Regina Musgrove that was one of the best aspects of the group. I enjoyed being in Project Care because of the church choir and the friendly people. I liked raising money to give to charities and students in financial need. What I didn ' t like was that the students didn ' t pay it back, said Musgrove. Not afraid of labor, the mem- bers washed cars, cleaned up yards, worked in concession stan- ds, and provided transportation for senior citizens to shop. Project Care is a good program, said Rob Burton, social committee chairman. It COSMO VICA. FRONT ROW: Holli Pool, Tina Anderson, Janet Thomas. BACK ROW: Pat Mauxey, Glenda Mort, Donna Semple, Rita Shook. (Photo t y Wayne Gottstine) PROJECT CARE. BACK ROW: Tracey Patterson, Henri Chatman, Ben Pierce. THIRD ROW: Virgil Watson. SECOND ROW: Robert Burton, Derrick Young. FRONT ROW: Regina Musgrove. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic) 36 Jump page Project Care (continued from page 35) helps out a lot of people and is a good way for kids to get involved in the community. Organizing the group, the spon- sors consisted of Marsha Carr, Craig Holcomb, Bob Juden, Lou Nelson, and Virgil Watson. I think the organization has reached its goal by providing ser- vices for students and members of the community. It ' s made students feel more comfortable living on campus, said Chad Miner, president. It lets them know someone on campus cares. by Demise Woods Watch Hero Go Don Hughes, electronics instructor, demon- strates Hero the robot and how the machine works. The demonstration was held during an open house that VICA sponsored in March. Hughes and other instructors were pleased with the turnout as nearly 100 people came out to see the facilities. (Traveler photo) Before work, alter dark, Sunday morning, New Year ' s or the Fourth of July. . . Come Home for the money! Your VIP card puts HOMER to work any hour, at all three Home National banks. Including Trust Services Membe ' FDIC T iyU 1400 South M W Arkansas City We support the Cowley County Tigers Jump page 37 Tom mi The time that I am spending here will benefit, because I have learned to use the language, and I have been exposed to the language all the time. But the transcripts won ' t mean anything in Finland. He says he ' ll be glad to begin college in Finland, but feels that his time in the army was very beneficial. Of the mandatory ser- vice for all 20 year-old males he said, I just feel that it is our duty (to serve) . Pietilainen ' s experiences in the army were similar to those found in the American service. The usual pranks and jokes were played, but when pressed for details, Pietilainen blushed and politely said, I ' m not going to answer these questions. Pietilainen has three favorite places to travel. Greece, because of the people. They are very friendly and honest. Hungary, it ' s just very nice, and they have a pretty high standard of living for a socialist country, and England, because I have a friend there. He also commented on European fashion as compared to American fashion. Here, he said, all the guys wear jeans. In Europe, you see all kinds of pants that guys can wear. You Americans are very neat and clean in your dress and there ' s nothing really radical. (continued from page 24) He loves to travel and often can find humor in his trips. One of his favorite stories involves a train trip he took. We were traveling with a friend of mine who was born in southern France. We saw two very good looking girls in the train and we started to make comments in Finnish about the girls and you know... (he laughs) the girls weren ' t from Finland but from France so they couldn ' t understand. But behind the French girls there walked a Finnish lady and we didn ' t know it, and she said ' Are you boys from Finland? ' and we were so embarrassed. ' ' One of his favorite food dishes, Fly Pie, comes from England. It ' s name comes from the raisins in the pie that look like flies. Traveling has given him a chance to experience a lot of different foods and some of his favorites come from Denmark, especially a smorgasbord he had at a friend ' s house. He also likes Greek food, namely souvlakia. Living so far away from home has been difficult but his parents fill that void by sending care packages from home. One of the highlights of the packages are a Fin- nish specialty called pasties which this reporter has observed he has trouble sharing. Music ranks high on his list of favorite past times. I have played guitar for eight years. I play all kinds of music except for country and western, he said. My favorite ar- tists are Steve Vai, Steve Morse, Eddie Van Halen and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Although he has adjusted well to life in the United States, Tommy Finland says translations are a difficult part of learning a new language. An English teacher gave me some ad- vice about Finnish slang. Don ' t ever try to translate our Finnish sayings into English. A simple thing like ' to understand ' in English means ' encircled in thought ' in Finnish. One Finnish saying more closely related to English, concerns becoming angry with someone. In Finland they say ' Tear your pants. ' The English version is similar, but foregoes the clothing to get to the heart of the matter. He says he has enjoyed his stay in the United States and was well prepared from the advice of other foreign exchange students. What ' s the best advice he heard about coming here? Don ' t drink the American beer by Julie Reed w CHRYSLER CORPORATION AUTHORIZED DEALER 3021 North Summit 442-8650 Arkansas City ZELLER MOTOR CO CMRYSIEA — PLYMOUTH -DODGE means different things to dif- ferent people. The one place you ' ll find the news you need is in the Winfield Daily Courier! For news including sports, society, en- tertainment, sales, classifieds, and much, much more— we ' re the source for news you need. Be aware, be informed, be a reader of he Winfield Daily Courier 221-1050 201 E. 9th let? ? „! . IggfC ag g Sigi P 38 UL Playoffs SUCCESS The Lady Tigers Spell It Correctly They came in touted as the best team in Region VI. When the smoke had cleared, the Lady Tigers hade more than lived up to the acclamations they had received. Cowley received a bye in the first round of post season play and then traveled to Friends University in Wichita to do battle with the Red Ravens of Coffeyville, the only team to defeat the Lady Tigers in con- ference play. Cowley proceeded to show that loss was a fluke by dismembering Coffeyville 91-73. This victory earned them the right to play in the semifinals against Dodge City. The Dodge City team came into the game as underdogs, but fought hard enough to give the Lady Tigers somewhat of a scare. Cowley pulled it out 57-50, but not before Dodge City had given them something to think about. The Tigers were now in for the game of the season against Barton County. The reigning champs of Region VI had been the regional champs for three consecutive years. Barton had a dynasty building and the Lady Tigers were set to knock it down. The game was tight in the beginning. Pam Fritz took control early with her baseline jumpers and inside moves. The rest of the team followed her lead and proceeded to conduct a clinic. While Ar- neetrice Cobb, Latricia Fitzgerald, aM Angie Dulohery bombed away from oul side, Fritz, Peaches Harris, and Ramona Ricketts pounded away inside. The referees lost control of the game due to inconsistent calls. They called petty fouls on either team yet missed players getting thrown to the ground. The game was reminiscent of a wrestling match with players fearing for their safety. Sophomores Fitzgerald and Ricketts hit some big free throws late in the game, but a freshman hit the key shots to keep Bar- ton at bay. Arneetrice Cobb displayed the composure of a sophomore as she hit the monumental shots. Cowley held Barton off to win by a final 70-64 score. The bags were packed and the Lady Tigers were off to Senatobia, Miss., for the National Junior College Athletic Association basketball tournament. Their season, however, came to a screeching halt as they came up against their toughest opponent thus far in the shape of the Casper, Wyo., Thunderbirds. The Cowley team was on par with the talent of the Casper team, but missed shots and turnovers spelled doom for the Lady Tigers. Although the final score read Caspar 72 and Cowley 60, Coach Linda Hargrove was Buffet Everyday 11-2 Sunday Night 5: 30-8: 30 Monday-Thursday 5-8 Free Delivery Hours Sun-Thur 11-10 Fri-Sat 11-12 442-8441 Sun2-Close Mon-Sat 5-Close PLUMBING ® Commercial— Residental 442-0858 RR 5 Box 54 (2nd Road Past Railroad Tracks on East Kansas Ave.) Arkansas City 39 COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM 20% discount to Sr. Citizens CCCC Students Faculty 308 East Central Ave. Arkansas City, Ks (316)442-6280 Hours: AA-F 8:00-4:30 quick to praise the team and their ac- complishments. She and the sophomore- filled team were depressed, but Hargrove exemplified a winning spirit in her sum- mary of the ended season. It was a great year, explained Hargrove. The kids won the conference again, they won Region VI for the first time in five years. We had only one loss in the state, and that was in Coffey ville, and I don ' t know that anyone ever beats Cof- feyville in Coffeyville. And we beat all of the best teams twice, we beat Barton twice, we beat Dodge City twice, we beat Johnson twice, and we beat Coffeyville twice. So we pretty much dominated the region this year, and it was very rewar- ding. Hargrove feels that the team had a suc- essful season that couldn ' t be measured trophies. The wins are important, but that sn ' t the thing that makes this team win- ners. The fact that they worked hard at practice everyday, they went to class eveiyday, and that all of our sophomores are graduating and receiving university and College scholarships. These are the things that make them winners in my mind. Yin that respect, I think that this team h s been exceptional, she said. by Tom Ahrensmeyer Playoff success Janlne Wells, Arneetrice Cobb, Angle Dulohery, Kim Marx, Peaches Harris, Pom Fritz and Latricia Fitzgerald proudly display their vic- tory sign following their win over Barton Coun- ty which gave them the Region VI title. (Traveler photo) I i IT ' S A GOOD TIME I I I MCDOnaid ' S the great taste | I |® OF Mc DONALDS VERN RICHERSON General Mgr. 2022 N. Summit Arkansas City, Ks. M ° Lady Tigers redone Defending Region VI champs in the process of rebuilding Softball ,;.;.-■■ w « r Hp tts ; - : 1 0 5 1 1 . W fe . i M 1 , 4 B M 6 1 1 k 1 1 No strike here Getting a full swing, Shelly Maskrid, a fresh- man member of the Cowley Tiger team, knocks a ball into the outfield to bring home a team- mate. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) •Coupon- The Lady Tiger ' s sof tball season has not gone well as of press time. Their 6-11 record would seem respec- table enough for a almost brand new team, but you have to bear in mind that respec- table — at least as applied to the per- formance of a women ' t team — is a dirty word at Cowley. Admitedly, the Lady Tigers have a tough act to follow. Last year ' s squad was nationally ranked throughout the season, enjoying rankings as high as seventh in the nation. The 1986 Tigers won the Region VI Championship, rolling up a 36-10 record. Still, head coach Ed Hargrove is ex- pecting the situation to improve. I think eventually we will be as good as we were last year, but it might take a little while, he said. We just have to get more consistent. Hargrove started the season with hopes his Lady Tiger could accomplish three goals this season. The first was to win at least 25 games, the second was to repeat as Jayhawk East Division champions, the third is to be in the top three finishers at the Region VI tournament. Cowley has gotten off to a trifle too slow a start to manage that, Hargrove said. Realistically, it ' s going to be almost impossible to do that, so we ' ve shifted our sights a little now, Hargrove said. We already have five conference losses, so it ' s highly unlikely we can win the conference. Still, we want to finish over .500 and make a strong showing at the Region VI tour- nament. Although the Lady Tigers likely have as high a level of talent as they have in the past, the difference is seasoning. The Tigers are a young squad, with only three freshman out amoung ten sophomores. So rather they have performed up to Hargrove ' s expectations or not, they should have another chance at it next year, and it ' s possible to veiw this year as a building season. With so many freshmen I want to finish strong so they ' ll leave with a good feeling about the program and want to come back, Hargrove said. With the girls we have now and the recruits we expect to have next year, we should be very strong. We should have a really talented core of returners. The Lady Tigers have relied on a fairly balanced game thus far, shining in no one area, but turning in credible performances both offensively and defensively. I certainly haven ' t given up on the season just because we ' ve lost a few games. I still feel confident that we ' ll come Sjv. ' hj Puce ■ $ off any record or cassette over $5 j Coupon expires May 30, 1987 2013 North Summit Arkansas City {Federal Sav ngs 625 N. SUMMIT ARKANSAS CITY, KS. 67005 316-442-0550 yftball 41 out of the conference with a winning record, and that we ' ll do well at Region VI. I ' ve seen us hit the ball well, I know we have good pitching, we ' ve played good defense. We hust have to get it all together, and I ' m confident that we will. While Hargrove has been blessed again and again with talented players, much of the Lady Tiger ' s past successes have to be attributed to his coaching ability. Since taking over head coaching chores, Hargrove has ammased a 53-16 (through the 1986 season) for a phenomenal 76.8 win- ning percentage. Nonetheless, Hargrove is hesitant to accept praise for his acheivements. I ' ve been pretty lucky so far, he ef- faced. The talent that I inherited was very good, and of course we were able to put it all together last year and we had a great season. I ' d like to match that per- centage this year, I hope we can. I expect the talent we have this year to keep that winning edge going. The Lady Tigers squad is comprised of Jule Ware and Lisa Bennet from Arkansas City; Vicki Rierson, J ulie Ott, Wendi Wat- son, Carol Terry, Shelly Maskrid, Debbie Dean, and Lynn Ballard, all from Wichita; Angie Dulohery from Haysville; two girls from Oklahoma, Kim Schuchman from Newkirk and Latricia Fitzgerald from Ar- dmore; and Amy Semmler from Ft. Pier- ce, Florida. by Steve Dye Way to watch ' em Debbie Dean, recruited from Wichita High School North, checks all her bate before throwing the ball back to the pitcher. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) salutes COWLEY COUNTY COMMMUNITY COLLEGE and its positive impact on the area I 7 SERV Mon -Fri 1 8:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. Sat ( 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. j FULL SERVICE REDKEN SALON RETAIL CENTER Hex Tanning ' Booth V Facials- — Nails 116 West Chestnut 442-2012 Arkansas City, Ks 42 Baseball So far, the Tiger baseballers have proven to be A good team on a good day, a bad team on a bad day The Tiger baseball team has ex- perienced setbacks on some days and elation on others so far this season. Rick Holman, head coach, provides an apt summation of the team ' s fortunes thus far. It ' s just been one of those things where we can beat a good team on a good day, and we can lose to a bad team on a bad day, he says. True enough, but as he is quick to note, It ' s starting to come together. The good news bad news scenario con- tinues. Strong pitching has been the salvation of the Tigers this season. But because they are so dependent on good pitching, when they don ' t get it, they lose. Simple as that. The majority of Cowley ' s victory ' s thus far have come when one of two things is happening on the mound. Either Troy Girrens control is on, he ' s hitting the cor- ners and the opposition isn ' t hitting the ball, or else side-armer Danny Snow ' s con- trol is on enough for him to get the ball in the general vicinity of the plate with a good deal of velocity and the oppisition isn ' t hit- ting the ball. Otherwise, the Tigers probably aren ' t winning. but at press time both have fallen victim to arm ailments. Both have pitched, but only in outings too brief to alleviate Holman s problems when the schedule gets busy. It makes it pretty tough when we have double headers three days in a row. I can We ' ve got guys who can get the job done, and I expect them to do it. -Rick Holman. The Tigers pitching situation has been complicated by unexpected sore arms (as if tendonitis is ever expected). Matt Hicks and Mike Sparks were to have played a heavy part in the Cowley pitching rotation start Girrens and Snow on the first day and be pretty confident that they ' ll throw well. And Todd Ball does a good job for us on the mound, and STeve Spencer can throw too, Holman said. But on the third day, OUTG Jim Barnhouse gets a close look at second base on his slide in. Baseball 43 without Matt or Mike, it gets pretty iffy. And that ' s if we they all of the distance and we don ' t need to put someone in in relief. Offensively, the picture has been sim- pler. Cowley ' s hitters were slow getting started, but have been gaining momentum since the season began, and are starting to show the power that Holman predicted they would have before the season began. Todd Ball and Mark James have been hitting the ball pretty consistently, and Troy Girrens has been hitting well for us, Holman says. The Barnthouse twins, Jim and Tim, have also made their contributions at the plate, and Randy Lassley has made his presence known as well. But it ' s well the Tigers should hit the ball. They ' ve had some bad experiences when staying on base too long — that is, long enough to get in trouble. Cowley has a 9-13 record this far, but Holman is convinced that if his team eliminates the bad days, they should alleviate the losing improve the winning record somewhat. We don ' t have great athletes with great physical abilities, we don ' t have tremen- dous speed or really great arms. But we ' ve got guys that can get the job done, and I ex- pect them to do it, Holman says. I ' m really pleased with our pitching staff, we have five kids who are all good pitchers, and I ' ve got ten or eleven kids who could possibly hit .300, and four or five who can do better than that. Just up and down the line we ' ve got good hitting. As soon as we can start putting all that together on the same day we ' ll be in good shape. by Steve Dye 44 Stronger but young Cowley County ' s Tennis squad is one of the many sports programs at Cowley that is facing the inevitable — a year spent largely in the process of rebuilding. They have only one returning player on the Tiger net sqaud. Arkansas City ' s Randy Weigand is coach Rob Alexander ' s sole returner in a field of young players. We ' ve got a lot of young players, so early on we ' ll probably have a tough time, said Alexander. Still, Alexander feels that if anything, he has a higher level of talent than he did before. I think at 1, 2, and 3, we ' ll probably be comparable to where we were last year. I fell we ' ll definitely be better than last year at 4, 5, and 6. There ' s no question about that. Freshmen members of the squad are Eddie Brooks from Topeka, Wichita ' s Jim Brown, Winfield ' s Joel Kropp, and Brian Smith and Cleff Cunningham from Arkan- sas City. Alexander conducted challenge matches amoung his palyers to determine his singles ladder early in the season. The 1986 season was not kind to the Tigers, as they garnerned only two or three dual wins, a third place finish at the Southwestern tournament, and a ppor showing at the Region VI tournament. Alexander is hoping for a better showing as the season unfolds this year. An alumni match and a dual with Pit- tsburg State held April 29 were the only two home matches of the season for the Tigers this season. The netters took 5 of 7 from the alumni. The results of the Pit- tsburg State matchup are unknown at press time. Alexander said that the Region VI division looks formidable this season, and named Johnson County as the probable favorite to win the playoffs. Last year was the third year in a row that they ' ve won the region. They won all six singles and two doubles. And their number one player is a walk on, Alexan- der said.. by Steve Dye (OC J- Brian Smith, freshman, shows determination as he returns a serve during practice. The tennis squad practiced daily on the court by the Recreation Building in preparation for matches. (Photo by Pat Pruitt) their -5 r- 8T Ark Valley Distributors We spend mare time on the bench than anyone else in pro sports. It ' s no coincidence that you ' ll see Gott coolers on the bench at most LPGA and PGA tournaments, NFL and NBA games, even professional tennis and fishing competitions. It ' s just common sense. You see, Gott is the best -insulated, best-built line of coolers made today. And to a sports pro, being best is what it ' s all about. 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