Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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purple t-shirts and macaroni necklaces, children be- tween the ages of 5.13 invaded campus last summer through Sum- mer Adventure, a day camp spon- sored by the Division of Continu- ing Education. Theprogramstartedvdthaweek long pre-session, followed by four two-week sessions. Dick Claussen, directorofSummerAdventure,said about 80 students were enrolled in each session. Claudia Lawrence, programco- ordinator for Summer Adventure, said theptogramprovidedachange of pace for children so they didn ' t feel like they were in school. ' We fly to use the resources of the community and the campus, Lawrentesaid. We try to give them something they wouldn ' t normally receive in school. and language arts, and were taught by college students. Swimming les- sons, taught by certified instructors from University for Man, were also pit of the program. Amy Laytimi, graduate teach- ing assistant in music and camp counselor, said many counselors were education majors. The camp provided them with the opportu- nity to gain teaching experience. Theprogram provides thechil- dren enrichment, without using CAMPUS grades. It also teaches the older children leadership skills because they help vdththegroups, Laytimi said:Theprogrambenefits (heck!. dren a great deal. Extravaganza, a time set aside forspecialactivities, was holdover afternoon. Activities included tour- ing a radio station, Derby Food Center and the horticulture de- partment. The children also had the chance to inspect a helicopter from Fat Riley. On some days, all age groups gathered together for Extravaganza. These featured guest speakers, tal- ent shows and dance parties at the UnionStation. McGiuff theCrime Dog appeared at one meeting. Karen Galloway, senior in el- ementary education, was a leader and counselor at the camp. She said there were always new activities that benefited both the children and the counselors. Summer ture helped the dren learn ina fun and different way. It was expression through drama, art and all of the activities, way said. ' The camp provided me and the children with a learning experience. I got to know the children. I was with them all day through the good, the bad, the happinessandthesadness.Thebest part was that Icouldbea kid again. Andrew Elmore, a 12-year-old from Manhattan, said he was en- rolled in four weeks of Summer Adventure. He said the program was more fun than school. You learn,but youdon ' tget the homework, Elmore said. Participants attended activity sessions with children in their own age groups. Activities included physical education, art, drama, dance, sign language, music, math BY ASHLEY STEPHENS AND STEPHANIE HOEUEL 12 m SUMMER ADVENTURE

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GENERATING PRIDE balloons lined Poyntz Av- enue sidewalks. Little girls dressed in cheerleader uniforms, and little boys and adults flaunted K•State apparel. People filled the street to kickoff the fourth annual Purple Power Play on Poyntz. The festivities began on Sept. 17, two days before the opening football game. Vendors roamed the street selling food, balloons and football tickets. Afterdonating food to the Flint Hills Breadbasket, fans had pictures taken with Willie Wildcat. Musical groups, ranging from country to old rock, performed. The scene was set for the pep rally. This year, Purple Power Play on Poyna was extended togencratemorespint. We extended it to three days this year so we could keep every- one psyched up, said Jim Dailey, intern for KQLA•FM 103.9 ra- dio station. Power Play offered the commu- nity a way to show support for an- other football season. Community support for Kan- sas State is excellent. This is a good example of how the community backs the University, said Laura Mitchell, senior in psychology. After performances by the Classy Cats, the marching band and the cheerleaders, Bill Snyder, head football coach, was intro- duced. The 1991 Coach of the Year, who was present at the first Power Play, addressed a crowd twice as big as it had ever been. There•as a lotofcheeringwhen Snyder introduced the leaders of the football team. Brooks Barta, senior in education and team cap- tain,promised the team would work hard. He said if everyone did, they would win because nobody has a heart like a Wildcat. The endoftlie peprallysignaled the beginning of the money toss. A thousand dollars worth of money VMS thrown off the top of the mall to a mob of people in front of the entrance. Along with the money, small purple and white footballs, orange basketballs and coupons were also thrown. Brian Underwood, freshman in park resources management, saw a small boy get knocked down when he was trying to reach an envelope of money near three older boys. Undemodcaughtanenvelope and decided to give up his pritt,but he didn ' t realize what it was. Elmo and the Deadbeats played at the strcetdance the nextevening for those who listened despite the chilly weather.AgiantptupkWild- Cat logo was painted on Poyntt Avenue in front of the mall. Saturday ' s activities began with a parade of high school bands, who marched along PoyntrAvenue from the City Park to the mall. After the parade, people deco- rated their cars to caravan to the football field. Participants received a free parking pass. The growing popularity of the football team caused a stir with the students, families and businesses. Their enthusiasm and support was evident at the Purple Power Play on Poyntz. Next year, I ' m going to tell people about it and take more people with me, said Becky Busenbark, sophomore in biology. The boy opened the envelope and there was $20 inside. I sure could have used that $20, Underwood said. BY JENNI STIVERSON PURPLt PRIDL M 1 1

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Children in thegroupcalled Jelly Beans Jump from the high board in the Natatorium during their swim time In the Summer Adventure program.The program, sponsored by the Division of Continuing Education, was designedforchildren. (Potoby . Kyle Wyatt) Phil Korb, graduate student in education, gives a helping hand to Kelle Knight, 7, as he works on his animal mask during the Jelly Bean ' s art session in Seaton Hall. The group worked on various masks of animals for their skit to be performed at the cad of the week. (Photo by J. (yle Wyatt) Thetwo.wcck sessionendedforamotip of children when they performed their Pow•Wow skit In the Union Station. Each group performed a skit they worked on throughout the two weeks.(Photo by J. Kyle Wyatt) SUMMER ADVENTURE rrr 13