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

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Local senior citizens didn't hesitate to follow up on an an- nouncement which appeared in Prime Pages, the local newsletter published by the Senior Center of Finney Coun- ty. The announcement read, Don't spend a fortune or travel far and wide to enter- tain yourself-stay right here in Garden City and enjoy a day full of activities at GCCC. About 25 senior citizens were greeted by College Presi- dent Tom Saffell and also by Gene Schneider, dean of com- munity services, who initiated the plans for Senior Citizens Appreciation Day. Robert McClure, Lyons Shirley McCormick, Garden City Lisa McCue, Garden City Dora McDermott, Garden City Wayne fButchJ McFee, Tulsa, OK Tyrone McGriff, Okmulgee, OK Tom McKenna, Garden City james McMillan, Garden City Shelly McVey, Garden City Steve Mersch, Goodland Penny Mesa, Garden City Chad Messenger, Garden City Michael Meyer, Garden City Joe Meza, Ulysses Cathy Miller, Garden City Cody Miller, Holcomb Mary Miller, Garden City Melanie Miller, Garden City Peggy Miller, Garden City Shane Miller, Holcomb Karla Millershaski, Ingalls Ralph Millershaski, Ingalls Lori Miser, Emporia Marsha Mitchell, Garden City Senior citizens answer local ad to spend a day Many of the seniors were newcomers to the college, while many others were old friends who returned to get a first-hand look at recent changes. Roscoe Waldorf, retired life science instructor, expressed his amazement at the tremen- dous growth and transition since the college moved to its present location in l969. The senior citizens were in- troduced to another first at the college--the first class of the Campus Child Care Center. The children had filled balloons with helium and put secret messages in them along with the college's address. The senior citizens and the children joined in a lift-off celebration. Following the informal reception, the seniors were given a tour of the campus, beginning with the dor- mitories. Many found it hard to believe that the students could fit so much into such a small area. Isn't it amazing what these kids can do, with a little im- agination, said Fern Cliveland, one of the senior guests. Dennis Elam, criminal justice director, illustrated a human skeleton and described how various law enforcement agencies determine what or N who the bones belong to. Joe Schmurcheck, a retirei railroad engineer, expressef his interest in the skeleton say ing, we know a little abou old bones, it's our territory. The guests had lunch in th campus cafeteria, had thei blood pressure checked bj nursing students and wer treated to haircuts ant manicures by cosmetologj students. They even had , studio photograph taken bg yearbook photographers. The evening brought i choice of free entertainment The group had their choice o watching the darice produo tion or the college rodeo. 56 Senior Citizens DayfStudents ld s 2 if 1, wwf f V V netsw ' ' 2 t Q2 l t ,Q 2

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Difficult subject dealt with in children's play 'THE ARKANSAW BEAR' The Arkansaw Bear, presented to ap- proximately 1200 grade school children in afternoon matinees and to the general public on Feb. 26 and 27 focused on death. Director Skip Mancini explained that the play dealt with a subject seldom discussed with children. According to Mancini the play was well received by audiences. Following the per- formances the director, cast and crew received many letters, cards and postcards from young admirers. The play revolved around Tish, played by Laura Kreie, who was told about her grandfatheris approaching death. She then ran to her favorite tree and made a wish on the first star visible that night, asking why Grandpa has to die? The star's answer involved a fantasy world of circus characters including a mime, the World's Greatest Dancing Bear, the Ringmaster and the Little Bear. The mime was played by Melissa Jensen, the Dancing Bear was portrayed by Buddy Rhddes, the Ringmaster was played by Mitch Near and Kathi Tibbets was the Little Bear. Dancing Bear was about to be called to the Great Center Ring-a metaphor for death. Not wanting to die, Dancing Bear tried to escape the Ringmaster. I think l've got it-Kathi Tibbets, the Arkansaw Bear, finally learns the dance steps taught to her by the Dancing Bear. The star was played by Cherlyn Lane. She was lowered from the ceiling by a swing. Every day she weighed in and the appropriate amount of weight was added to the fly system. Special effects were a highlight of the play. Realistic fog was a part of the set. .Children,s theater doesn't have to be done with special effects, but I feel the children's shows we do here should use all the special effects we can. I think it was a very impressive show visually, Mancini said. In one hand, Lane held a wand with strands of fabric glued with pieces of mir- ror. I felt it would be really neat to have her fly in. I wanted something to happen with the star when it came in. That's why I decided to go with the mirrors, Man- cini explained. At certain points in the play a follow spot was shined on her. The wand acted as a prism and filled the auditorium with rapidly moving strands of light. The technical effects gave images that will stay with the children for a long time, Mancini said. All special effects were cued by stage manager Dianne Wilken. She gave up to 100 cues per performance. By using headsets and a flashlight, she cued the light, sound and other technical people. Technicians included Keith Odgers, stage carpenter, Matt Haag, lighting board operator, Kip Kelly, follow spot, Kevin Moss, sound crew chief, Maloyd Wilson, practical sound and keyboards, Jeanette Shafer, makeup and Gay Morgan, costumes. Odgers designed the programs and posters for the production. The programs contained a Victorian hand puppet as well as a paper bear complete with various costumes. The programs were a big hit with the kids, Mancini said. The children's theatre provided an op- portunity for everyone in the Garden City school system to see a production sometime during their grade school years. Arkansaw Bear-Cast members pose for recogni- tion at the close of their performance. I don't want to go-Dancing Bear, Buddy Rhoades, puts off the inevitable fdeathj by refusing to go with the Ringmaster. Student Life!Arkansaw Bear 55

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Just a little off the top--Bill Fief tells Peggy Smith, Cosmetology stu- dent, just how he wants his hair cut. How about a hug-Charles Rockstrom receives a hug from cosmetology student Tracy Lammey. Shurlene Mitchell, Liberal Bobbie Montez, Garden City Shirley Montgomery, Garden City Ruben Montoya, Liberal Dayton Moore, Moline, IL Jolene Morgan, Garden City Tharin Mortensen, Center, CO Kevin Moss, Garden City Nancy Mueller, Garden City Lisa Mujica, Garden City Cynde Mustain, Garden City Teresa Myers, Garden City Jenee Nagel, Garden City Bhavana Narsai, Garden City Kurt Neelly, Greensburg jeris Newcomer, Garden City Bin Nguyen, Garden City Hau Nguyen, Garden City Hieu Chi Nguyen, Garden City Doi Nguyen, Garden City Phai Nguyen, Garden City Jody Nixon, Smith Center Marty Nolde, Larned Melissa Norman, Scott City StudentslSenior Citizens Day 57