University Dally Kansan, February 13. 1981
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Carol Shankel readies the monthly newsletter for the Spencer Museum of Art. Shankel is the wife of Acting Chancellor Del Shankel and public relations director for the museum.
Shankel
everything ready to go for a party or dinner at 7 p.m.," she said. "I don't have to spend time worrying whether the food is good or the house clean.
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"I can only do this job because I have a lot of help. If I had to clean the house, cook the food or just wash my hands."
Shankkei gives the impression that even though she enjoys her present position, she is ready to match her.
"I'm happy to do it this year (be the chancellor's wife), but I wouldn't like to spend my life at it when there are so many other things to do," she said.
"It's been a unique and interesting experience, but I really like my own house. I haven't at all missed housekeeping and cooking. It's kind of a challenge to certain things for putting up with certain things.
"It's worked out through, and I'm not bitter at the help. In fact, I'm really going to miss all of the help that I have when we move at the end of the school year."
THE SHANKELS are renting out their home for the year while they wait for the naming of the new chancellor. The decision is expected by April.
Shankel is good at dodging questions aimed at her past.
"It's what I'm doing now that's important," she said. "What I'm doing now, not only my museum work, but my work with Kansas Women's Sports, Inc., are the most important things I've ever done, and I'd rather emphasize them."
Shankel is a former junior high and kindergarten teacher. She did one year of graduate work at B.S. after receiving a B.S. in education at A.A. and then form Western Washington State University.
"I just didn't feel like I wanted to be a school counselor," she said.
She ended her graduate work in educational psychology and guidance after one year.
SHANKEL DOESN'T operate hapazardy, when she sees something she wants to learn about or change, she does it. When she saw that the KU women's basketball team wasn't getting the support it deserved, she started a cornhole to see to it that things got turned around.
Shankel and co-founder Caryl Smith, KU's
"We wanted to make women's sports more visible, get larger attendance at games, and play with them."
dean of student life, started the corporation for two reasons.
"Basically, we support women in sports at every level and every place, but I think we're especially concerned with the women's tennis team that we play. I think everybody should be there watch them."
"Traditionally, people have contributed to men's sports, but I think there are people out there interested in working for equality in and support of women's sports.
"But when we talk about equality in sports for women, we mean equal opportunity to compete. We don't want everything the men have, especially all of the financial problems. I don't think we want to see women's sports turn into the business that men's athletics has become."
BETWEEN HER WORK at the museum and her activities with Kansas Women's Sports, Inc., Shankel also has found time to raise two daughters, Jill.14, and Kelley.11.
“I’ve had to learn over the years how to really use my time,” she said. “I seldom watch television, maybe one hour a week. I seldom go to movies, and I gave up playing bridge years ago. That not I that’t enjoy playing bridge, mind you, but there’s just so many other things to do.
"I've finally got my life organized enough that I can spend three or four mornings a week at home. I've made a fantastic study on the third floor, and that's where I spend a lot of time."
Everyone in the Shankel family has a special place of their own in the house. Hers is nestled at the top of three flights of narrow stairs in the corner of the imposing, 28-room mansion.
Two large windows bring cheer to the otherwise drab room. Past inhabitants used the room strictly for storage. An old tapestry rug covers the floor and several plants decorate the desk.
THE ROOM, like Shankel, is unpretentious and efficient.
"I'm going to miss my study the most when we
she said while stroking Teddy Bear, the
family."
Both daughters Jill and Kelsey also have their own areas to hide out in and decorate as they cheer.
"We didn't want this to be a year in which they
were left out of our lives" Shankel said. "We try to include them in most of our plans."
"They take up a lot of my time. Both Del and I spend a lot of time chauffering them back and forth like all parents with kids their age do. I had to go pick up a sick one from school the other day. In situations like that, I really appreciate having someone at the house to watch them.
"We sort of bribed the girls before we moved in and told them they could have lots of slumber parties. The first weekend we moved in we had 12 girls running around all over the place.
"The scholarship hall down the hall was having
a fun show, so they got to go down
outside and have a fun evening."
"The girls take up a lot of my time. I have more time to spend with them, though, if I quit my job, but I don't want to do that and they're pretty good about understanding.
"I'd like to do lots more photography and traveling if I had the time."
LAST APRIL, however, she had the chance to do both. Her husband headed a delegation of KU officials who traveled to the People's Republic of China to participate in meetings between KU and two universities there.
"And I paid my own way because KU doesn't pay for spouses to go on trips," she said.
"Barbara Christofferson (of the vice chancellor of academic affairs, Ralph Christofferson) and I were out all day looking around at all the museums and galleries while the men were at their meetings. It was a fascinating trip," she said.
The trip, which lasted 13 days, enabled her to take lots of pictures, one of which won an honorable mention in the Kansas City Star's photo contest last fall.
THE PHOTOGRAPH, "Rainy Morning in Tianjin," was taken from Shankel's hotel window in Beijing. She was struck by the pattern of racket-clad Chinese on bicycles on the street below.
"Now that was one of my biggest accomplishments," she said proudly.
"But after I got the pictures back I submitted some to the KU alumni magazine. They were published by aeditor referred to them as being photographed by Carol Shanker, First Lady of the University.
Special Valentine's Wishes
Carol and Denise, Two cute girls. Whose time is spent Down at the U. of K. My only Valentine intent . . . To brighten up their day" "Cormhuskor"
Dr DBR what fun it has been these three years we've spent together as the days fly by. More feelings righ in and you know that I'll love you forever DRC.
MY SWEET BABBOO: The Valentine Moose
larks around every corner! Love, Love,
Love, Lorne Doone.
DAVID: Mush belongs in the blender, not in the w. B. Wooher Blossoms bloom better, GO BIG RED! 143, SALLY.
Mark, what can I say but my thanks for all you are to me. Can't wait for Chicago and May 81. Much love all the way to the Superbowl. P.A.T.
I love your face FRITZ! Happy Valentines Day—A friend in the Band.
Door Poophead and Fart-bloom, what would I do without you? Life would be so much better if you had a dog and would have to play hid-n-scoe for 'things' Love ya么幸福 Pamille Peek
Lois—how are Denise's crabs? Have an extremely "happy" day my friend!! Much love, Louise.
Jaret, it would be my pleasure to see you at the wedding. Have a happy day tomorrow. Maybe have a Happy Day tomorrow. Maybe have a Happy Day tomorrow. For my special two-eyed winker, I love Day, Love Angle, Happy Valentine's Day, Love Angel.
To my dear darling John B: Heaven
must've sent you! I'll love you for always,
and always is forever. All my love, Babe.
Happy opar hap, oh happy uh, its very rare Greek and whatching Wagner while you learn the Mimicry of the skull try the Limimee Rabbit—it the bee's nest my lost Empire. Triste! a la from your boss Empire. Triste!
RJ. Happy Valentines Day from your
TK
To T & K, my sleazy roommate and our spiffy friend, Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Your Nifty Cook and Messes.
Valentine. The past three were the best.
The first kiss of 79, carotts at 18, Hobble
renewels, suru up ase
without Hobble. The best is yet to come.
*Forever.*
To my very special Valentine. I'll Love You Forever, Lauren.
MINDY LU, I still don't know or care where it might end, but I'm hopelessly in love with you. Love, Greg.
Ron. Don't every say goodbye; I love you
pass the day I die. Love, Dummy.
To Dave H. Hoses are Red, Vibes are Blue, If Gorilla is a rattle, then so are you. Happy Love's Day with Love, Kisses, and Much Laughter, DDH.
Fanny Winker--You're my perfect 10.
Foosher.
To my wild Irishman: Happy Valentine's Day. I love you, honey! Your wild Irish rose.
Dear Shawn: When you're good, you're
very good. very good . And when you're bad,
you're not bad . . . not bad at all. Love
Lori, Brooke, & Caesar.
Dear J.H., I'm really glad we got things off the ground Saturday night, "Ooh OOh Ioh a crush on you," nobody says it better but Bruce Van Vedd, LOW S
Andy—it's been a great year. I'm looking forward to some more. Love, Sharon.
KD and Sheets. If you see a chance take it—and romance "Just Want a Hit Record"
To Jell, Bob, Kevin, Lie,
Danny, Chuck and Jim Happy
Anniversary! Have a nice
family, love you all builches!
Also Happy Anniversary!) It's
very special. Horizon BAND- Here's to
many more . 1 . 2 . 3 .
F- Love, Lorel
And I spent all of Jeetley.
You're the best thing that has
ever happened to us. We love
you so much! Lori (ibdooh)
Orson, Pacs and Rogue.
Mosch. Love your shiny skinny lettuce, let it grow, and be yourself. You will someday because next September will be your last week in college. Chris T. (a.k.a. Ful of m--t!) If there's one thing in college that you learned so hard to handle, it's standing in a bar. The person to your right could come up with being her victim for you could come up
tad: "Hann is tall, the first but I love you.
Happy. *Ivy*'s enthousia Day." Lori.
Capsi Sing *Mappy*: Happy Valentines Day to he bestest sweatheats in love. Love J.P.
Radi! both saw me first but I love you both. Happy Valentines Day! Lori.
Leslie Sunflower mead and plating for the weight of the gourd. Weight of popcorn kettlegrins and palting could have found! Remember these things off our door! Happy VALENTINE'S Day off of our door! Happy VALENTINE'S Day off of our door!
Remember the night we went down to the river—and he and that everybody's got a hungry dog. That's why I am. Lore, too. This is hospice than mine is for! Luv! You law!
Leann, Please come home and be my Valentine. Love Chris.
SuperJacket. Anyone can be President of
You could make these years truly the best
of my life. Happy Valentines Day, From
Humble One in its desert. The Humble
Noble One.
Happy Valentines Bambi. D. Love, the typical woman
Harvey
It's Celebration! You'll
Hossierian d15
Ivai Youcef H3
Happy Valentine Day!
Jane
Laine
To our favorite sweethearts, Tom and Mike.
Happy Valentines Day! Love, Terry and Teressa.
Greetings KU. from St. Louis. Without a shirt, you are welcome to the ball. Even the animals in the zoo are welcome. The girls are taught Arch and a team of Clydesdale's! Laura and a team of Valentine? Happy Valentine Day, T. KU.
Bunz - Happy Valentine's Day! Thanks for
18 great months. I love you. Brad.
Terry-You're worth more than 14 to him. Happy Valentine Day! Mommy loves you.
Sargaren R. KUPP - You're great valentine—Th Bruntenet in Anat. Apt. 27B
MFJ-Mhappy Valentines Day! Remember
Halloween. Hole, Cutt B1, Sbu, Parks,
EOTNC, Littl; J, Despardaville ... Love
CSLF.
Joel. Happy 5th Valentine's Day to my One and Only! Monogamy's the best! Love, Jeanette.
PATRICK; ALTHOUGH YOURE A CHI-
TON SCHOUMK, YOULU ALWAYS BE
HAPPENNEL WITH THE KU. CUTIE.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY. ACE.
To my Roomies! Happy Valentine's Day!
Let's all go to Gammons, and let Drea drive.
Yea ya, Mush.
To my one and only BooBoo. I'll be your Valmine forever. All my love, Julu.
My Sweet Fun. The best 31st months have been our biggest moments, You've changed my life, in more ways than one. Happy Valentine's day, in honor of your signing Love, Your little "mug" pep.
Hey Chiff--thanks for the mountains!
Happy Valentine's Day--love me.
Mark Sumares. You are d humbly the best
MVP in college. You are the team. Happy
Val Mark day. Go Day for you.
To Beamer, Killy, and Bernie. Happy
Love Cate. May it pass quickly! Love,
Cate.
FJ—You're STILL my one and only because you're EVERY WOMAN IN THE LADY SQUARE. Keep SEALED SAILING high as WE HIDE LIKE THE WIND on our special love. HB
Jim Loves Shari
To Pam. These lines are meant to win your
heart and make you want to whine when they
I do have the Chritmas I do have the Chritmas
May He only been three weeks
Bolli Boli Boli Boli
Mickey always be Your loving
mobby, Moby Boly
Mr. S. Wattz-Will you be my Valentine?
Your Chicago Valentine.
Zip—I'd slide a slid! for you any day. Happy Valentines Day. Love—Your Little Munchkin
S. Nickotky Looking forward to another date you would like to meet her.
Ya ta des cuenta d'queue d'tanto tiempo?
Te anno. (Contestame antes de irte.)
R. C.—2 years, 2 months, 1 day is greater than 150 miles. Happy Valentines Day. Love you. Miss you. Melle.
Brenda Blea. Happy Valentines Day. Love,
your roommate.
Yin/Yang, the Beer Garden, eight-ball, a phantom English class. How can I reach you? Pla: Asl. Jim S. 3-1772.
To Amie Mickey; Happy V.D.—speaking of which, what can we come for another visit? Love, Quacker & Potter.
Cd. D.C.: I want to be your everything.
Plaas: be my Valentine. Our love is very special and will last a life time. Love you.
Square.
Want d: One sensitive, charming, sexy, Valentine partner. No experience necessary.
Intent: Romantic evening! 843-8255 - Piggly
MUNCHKIN, I'm gonna keep on lovin you. 'Cus its the only thing I wanna do. Love, your friendgirl Triple A.
Ether, tu es une tres belle fille, et je t'aime
tus b'aucoup. Quoi d'autre est-ce que je
puxe dire? Votre battent, Matt.
To Th: Little Banana: Happy Valentine's Day! Your Friend, Chevy.
One! in your life you meet someone you love above. She's more than a friend than a teacher. She goes to Go Good Friends like you to pay the man who get you to finally say I love you.
K-ith B.—Though far apart, be true at heart
I'll miss you. Love, Suzi
KC 28 - 2 x14 equals 28, right?
Well, the 14th is special for
Valentines. This year the 14th
is 2 times more special,
because you're mine!
KC
Pacho the flying Sancho - Happy Valentine's Day! Your freak of a friend.
D. Foster. With we could be together on Valentine's Day, love always.
Dear WALMERETTS (Walmer little sisters):
Be my Valentine Saturday night at the pajama party. I love you all. Walmerly Youre,
-Kev the Rev, Poolehead and Ned.
To Jerry P. ATO. Happy Valentines Day.
Love always, your ice skating partner in
the Northwest.
Happy Valentines Bambi D. Love, the typical Woman.
Bucky Face: Muck-Kuek Duck-Huek- like the weather in New Jersey-FERSEY I feel like a strawberry stawberry snouttee HAPPY VALENTINES stayday LOVE Moondark (bark bark)
Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day. Bob.
All my love, Marilyn
My Dear Melody—I don't know how to tell you except to say I will see you so very much that my ears sway. Or a more detailed explanation. P.S. Will you be my Valentine?
To my Nifty Little Cook: May your tuna
Kisha turn into mushroom pizza! Happy
Valentine's Day! Love, T.
Susan J...you are a special friend. (How about another friendly hug and kiss?)—M.D.
Janice and Caroline: You were great Friday night. And at prices like those, who could reshape? Happy V.D. Dallas and the Crip
Since Valentine's Day is coming so soon,
we need a word to describe it. But from all the rumors that I’ve heard
from all the rumors that I’ve heard
them word for word) “Happy Valentine’s Day”
has a long history that’s also damn dinky.
Happy V-Day.
Cregg. You always say the right things at home, but when you need them from you could make all my darkness and confusion through his tinderbox. All this is true in the Eldership. I am not sure what DAVID INSTADEY BAY. SOME P. LOVE. I WANT TO BE A MEMBER.
Bud, Mark & Gramps.
Happy Valentine's Day
to the 3 "Little Kings"
Congrats on Win No.1
— The Old Maids
P. S. Where are the daisies?
Jill: I'd love you in leather. I'd love you in chains I love you in jelly But go sneeze with me! And I'll do it today. Let's do something kninky, in more than one way. Love, kisses, and Your S.S.
Laura D. Be my Valentine Always, Love Forever Ken W.
Barba (alas lizte) *Shadow*’s are falling
warmly. I know they will wear your alasan Falcon ‘T’ —I’m wear my
warrio
Adcle. Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, the moe I think, I love you!
Clyd.—You're the bestest & stuff! Get a clue—Be my Valentine!! Love, Your Buddy.
Joseph, Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Sixth month on the 23rd. I Love you, Speedy