Garden City Community College - Broncbuster Yearbook (Garden City, KS)

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THE YEAR fn,- Contents Honors ...... 122,123,124,125 News Briefs . .126,127, 128,129 120 In Review The seemingly continual motion on campus was put on hold by a severe blizzard-three days into spring. It struck on March 23. Many schools were closed and roads in and out of town were blocked due to hazardous travel conditions. The blizzard was one of the worst in 30 years. But it wasn't the last of winter. Another storm hit a week later. It began as drizzle and progressed to a full blown blizzard. More than 10 inches of snow fell, stranding motorists and blocking highways. There were power outages and motels, churches and gymnasiums served as shelters. The National Guard was called out for both storms. The Guard served not only in rescue opera- tions, but also in transporting employees in essential jobs to and from shifts. The storm caused problems all over town. The Garden City Ex- periment Station experienced gas pressure problems, causing con- cern, especially for the greenhouses. The aviary roof at Lee Richard- son Zoo collapsed causing a loss oi around 20 birds. St. Catherine Hospital went on auxiliary power and hospital per- sonnel used dispatch radios and beepers. And, probably most importantly to college students, classes were called off for only the second time in recent history. Let it snow-Vocational building secretary Tina Smades finds it necessary to clean the snow from her windshield, even if it is spingtime.

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Ambassadors serve as liasons Meet new students one to one The history of the student Ambassador program dated back to 1979 when a group of 15 faculty members formed a task force on student retention. The goal of the task force was to pre- sent indepth information concerning the recruiting practices and programs. It was through the ideas of these task force members that the Student Ambassador program developed. The overall aim of the program was to increase enrollment through the involve- ment of students, faculty and ad- ministrators. The role of the student Ambassadors was to serve as a liason between the com- munity at large and the campus itself. Each spring the Endowment Associa- tion selected four outstanding Kansas students who applied to the Ambassador program. The criteria for applicants was strict. To be eligible to apply for the S1500 Presidential Scholarship applicants had to be seniors in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. They were to have been active in their school and their com- munities and they were required to pre- sent at least three personal recommenda- tions from persons in their communities. In addition, the prospective applicants underwent a personal interview with a selection committee, as well as providing a typewritten summary of their 'future goals in their chosen fields. The students chosen are what we feel to be the most outstanding young people in Kansas and will well represent this col- lege to the best of their ability, Endow- ment Director Sheryl Handy said. The student Ambassadors served as hosts and hostesses for prospective stu- dent visitsg acted as campus guides during summer orientation days, spoke to civic clubs and community groups, visited area high schools and acted as hosts and hostesses during Homecoming and Parent's Day visits. Ambassadorships give students the oppportunity to work with people of all ages and to give them a better understan- ding of the life on a college campus, said Bill Bryan, Ambassador advisor. The current Ambassadors felt they had gained much more from the program than just the job itself. For sophomore Ambassador Mike Weatherred, a secondary education major with an emphasis in counseling, the pro- gram gave him a chance to meet with students on a one to one basis. I've gotten a behind the scene look at things, and it's been good experience for the future, where my career is concerned, Weatherred said. Weatherred felt himself to be rather shy in high school but after two years as an Ambassador, he said, l'm more self confident now and I'm more conscious in meeting new people now. The experience has been very beneficial for me, personal- ly. Freshman Ambassador, jill Kueker, an architectural engineering major, found H the program to be exactly what she need- ed. I come from a small community with a small high school and I was very shy. I wanted to be more out going and positive with people and this was the way for me to do it, Kueker said. Phil Gilbert, a sophomore majoring in industrial engineering, found that the program allowed him to participate in ac- flvities that regular students don't have the opportunity to. As an Ambassador I've been able to at- tend dinners, the Endowment Associa- tions Phonothon Social, and other special functions like that. Without this pro- gram, I'd never have had the chance to do those things, Gilbert said. While giving tours of the campus, Gilbert found that he enjoyed sharing his ideas about classes and instructors that visitors were interested in. It makes a person feel proud when he can show the positive aspects of his school to other peo- ple. It's really been a beneficial education for me, Gilbert said. Ambassador Alaine Baker, a sophomore majoring in occupational therapy, learned to be more assertive in meeting people and she found that she was more influential in campus activities. This program forces you to learn things about the campus and faculty that a student normally wouldn't learn, Baker said. In doing this, you are acquir- ing the knowledge that makes prospec- tive students want to attend school here, she said. WAA Pack row: Lisa Richmeier, Betty jo Johns, Lisa F urbeck, Cherrl Woolbright. Jackie Stegman, Becky Dreil- mg, Susan Braun. Second row: Lisa Salyer, Renee Price, Pattie Goodman, Kim Price, Shelley McVey, YEARBOOK Brian Walker, Kevin Pham. lglargaret Chvilicek. Front row: Cynde Mustain, Susan Spencer, Lisa McCue, Tonya Sheldon, Becky asnn. Back row: Lesha Roth, Marla Lord, Tiffany Mead Cathy Reist Cynde Ml-lsfaiil Front WOW! Phil C1111- GroupslAmbassadors 1 1 9

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