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Nancy Griffin, KU graduate, helps bring music and joy back into "Strawberry Square," a children's television series.
'Strawberry Square' brings music, love
Nancy Griffin takes the bus to work, but unlike most commuters, it takes her six hours to get there. And once she does, she usually doesn't come home for three or more weeks.
By STULITCHFIELD
Griffin, a Lawrence resident and University of Kansas graduate, works in a land of music and dance, a place of love and cooperation.
Staff Reporter
She works in "Strawberry Square."
"strawberry Square" is a new $170,000 educational television series produced by the Nebraska Department of Education in Lincoln. The series teaches children the value of music in everyday life.
"Sure music is a curricular item, but it is also functional." Griffin, the show's writer and leading lady, said. "We use it in our everyday life. We use to make us feel good, for our everyday life. We use it to make us feel good, for our mental health."
The series comprises 33 individual shows, and each lesson is 15 minutes long. Shelia Brown, a
wonderful pianist, taught me everything I need to know.
"Strawberry Square" will debut on the Nebraska Educational Television Network and may eventually be used by other instructional television networks in the United States.
ACCORDING TO MICHAEL FEDUK, the show's director, the series is designed to help kindergarten and first grade children build an understanding, while developing physical and social skills.
"One thing that makes the series work is sylla and its willingness to accept ideas." The characters, "They're very
Feduk also said that although Brown wrote the
series, the Griffin was now doing all the writing.
Forksburgh, N.A. has worked previously in music and theatre, had no writing experience before joining "Strawberry Squire."
Johanna, S. W., Director.
But according to Tom Walsh, Director of Programming for the Nebraska Dept. of Education Instructional Television Services,
"A as writer, Nancy's done well. Although she hasn't had much experience, she is a very close friend."
IN ADDITION TO WRITING for the show,
Griffin plays the part of Jan in the show. Jan is
the owner of the Cat's Meow Pet Shop in
Strawberry Square.
Griffin's lack of experience hasn't been a problem.
Griffin described Strawberry Square as once being a dying town, a place characterized by peeling paint, broken windows and desolation. Now the town sings with joy—literally.
Skipper, a newcomer to Strawberry Square, opened a music store and, through his music, revitalized the town. He taught the citizens a song about the city's history of communication and love back into their lives.
"Skipper brings music in," Griffin said. "He
tunes the people like he knew their instruments."
Having been graduated from KU in 1983 with a Bachelor's degree in music education, Griffin
spent 13 years teaching music before joining "Strawberry Square."
ACCORDING TO GRIFFIN, her experience in teaching and working with people has helped her to identify with Skipper and the show's philosophy.
"I've always used a very participatory style. That's what we do on 'Strawberry Square,' that's what we use."
Not only do the children participate, but so do the crew and staff. Griffin said.
IN ADDITION TO "STRAWBERRY SQUARE," the Nebraska Dept. of Education has plans for the production of two more television series about music. One will be for children in the second through the fourth grades and the other will be directed toward fifth and sixth grade students. All of the shows should be finished by the fall of 1983.
"Everyone is involved. There is a fondness, a caring, a respect," she said. "Nobody says 'that isn't my job.' Everybody is doing everything he can to make it work."
On Campus
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THE CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER SESSION
IN THE ECONOMIC CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Centres,
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THE JAYHAWK TOASTMATERS' CLUB will meet from 5:45-7:30 on Monday, in the Council Room of
THE UNIVERSITY FORUM will host James and Danny Drury on "Political Implications of Russian Intervention in Poland" at 11:45 a.m. in the Ecumenical Christian Ministries Center.
LA MESA ESPANOLA (Spanish Table) will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m in 3059 Wescoe. All native speakers and students of Spanish are welcome.
THE SPACE TECHNOLOGY CENTER INFORCHANGE will host Gerald Jenk, U.S. House of Representatives Science Committee, on "The Reagan Administration Policy on Science and Technology in the Federal Government" at noon in the Apollo Room of Nichols Hall.
THE KU SAILING CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. in the Partors of the Union.
BLACKS IN COMMUNICATIONS will meet at 7 p.m. in the Rift Light Room of the Union.
Dr. Jerry Fallowell will be in Tampa, Kansas, for an "I Love America" Rally on Friday, from 24, 11 to 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
THE MEN'S MORTAL LIFE will dictate `E` to `M`. The
lady will be very happy with it.
**THE MEN'S MORTAL LIFE will dictate `E` to `M`.**
THE EAST ASIAN STUDIES LECTURE SERIES will host Guy Allotto, University of Chicago, on "The Art of Biography in Modern Literature" at 8 p.m. in the International room of the Union.
THE GERMAN LECTURE SERIES will
begin at Kade at 8 p.m. in the Council Room
of the Union.
With him will be Don Norman, Robbie Hiner, and the "I Love America" team.
Please come to the Rally, to be held on the steps of the State Capitol and show your love for your country.
All hands on deck.
See what's in store
In three days . . .
H. M.S. Pinafore
Wednesday, April 22 Ashes and Diamonds
(1958)
Famed Polish actor Zbigniew Cybulski stars as resistance fighter at the end of World War II who killed several innocent civilians in a plot dictated by his political fanatism. Winner of many awards, brilliantly directed by Andrzej Wajda. "Poishes the best film made since the war. Masterpiece!" — Izmir, 108 min. BMW,屏幕注释: 7-30.
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Thursday, April 23
The Last Supper
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