University of Denver - Kynewisbok Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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The University of Denver wants to lx a good neighbor. It is making itself an integral part of the community sponsoring community events and offering a wide range of recreational activities in its facilities. The DU School of Education sponsored the first state-wide competition in the Olympics of the Mind program on April 16. Elementary schools belonging to the Olympics of the Mind Association Inc., selected students to form creative problem solving teams. Long term problems were given in advance, and spontaneous problems were posed the day of the competition. Judges considered style and presentation, as well as the answer. Winners of this competition were eligible to attend a national meet in Minnesota during Memorial Day weekend. The largest ice show in the Rocky Mountain Region is produced annually by the DU Ice Arena. The theme of this year's show, held April 22-23, was Mostly Magic. It featured over 200 performers age 3 to 23 jjlus fathers in a father-daughter num- Anyone taking ice skating lessons through the arena in January was eligible to be in the show. The individual numbers of this year's show reflected their themes: Ocean Odyssey, Wizardry, Magic Cats and the Computer Decade to name a few. More than three months went into planning and rehearsals, and over 100 volunteers helped to produce the show. ' Mostly Magic' was a show everyone could lx? proud of, said Susan Williams, director of the show. The Hoyt Brawner Basketball Tournament, named after a former DU athletic director, is important to many in Colorado. This year 87 teams competed in the tournament from all over the state. The teams came from different community centers and from boys' and girls' clubs. They ranged in age from 13-15 years old. DU also interacts with the surrounding community by providing summer sport camps. Instructional programs are provided in volleyball, swimming, hockey and gymnastics. These camps teach youth special skills. The hockey school, for example is instructed by members of the Pioneer hockey team and directed by Ron Grahame. The Sports For People Program is offered through the athletic department, and is designed to provide pro-fessional instruction. Classes are offered to tots, teens and adults. Options include ice skating, gymnastics, weight training, self defense and others. The average price for these classes ranges from $37 for once a week sessions to $65 for a class meeting twice a week. 27 — Cindy Peters