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University Daily Kansan Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1961
Hula Lessons Mark Summer Tour of Hawaii
By Elaine F. Blaylock
A course in "Dances of Hawaii" at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu was a highlight of summer vacation for Janice Burton, a senior from Wichita majoring in special education.
Janice was one of four KU students who were members of a commercial student tour group traveling to the 50th state this summer. Other Jayhawkers on this particular tour were Lynette Alver, Oak Park, Ill., senior; Douglas Mayor, Lake Quivera senior, and Sondra Youle who graduated this past June. Janice, however, was the only one of the girls to complete a course at the University of Hawaii.
Standard classroom wear at the university consisted of bermuda shorts for the boys and muu musus for the girls, with practically all students abandoning their shoes to go barefoot in the warm, tropical climate.
Janice, whose tour lasted from June 20 to August 6, enrolled for two courses at the university. But she was unable to take a course in remedial reading which she had selected since it proved to be a graduate course although not listed as such at enrollment time.
THE ATTRACTIVE member of Chi Omega sorority explained that the course in Hawaiian dances consisted primarily of the well-known hula-hula. The various hand motions of the dancers, she learned, illustrate the words in the songs which accompany the dances. For example, special movements of the hands express such words as "flower," "Hawaii," and "Aloa."
Accustomed to a ten-minute break between classes at KU, Janice was surprised at the leisurely 35-minute intermission allowed in Hawaii.
Among her outstanding memories of Hawaii was that of towering mountains covered with green tropical foliage located only two to three miles from the ocean. She also recalled a feeling of isolation resulting from being on an island far out in the Pacific.
The climax of her trip came after she had started home aboard a jet airliner. About an hour after leaving Honolulu the pilot announced "operational trouble" and turned the plane back toward Oahu. For some 45 minutes the aircraft circled the island, jettisoned fuel, and finally came in for an emergency landing at Pearl Harbor.
IN ADDITION to visiting the island of Oahu on which Honolulu is located, she also took a side trip to Kauai where "South Pacific" was filmed. She found it "beautiful" with only a few small towns on this lesser-known island in contrast to the heavily-populated Oahu.
FOR JANICE, who had flown only once before, it was a frightening experience. "I kept thinking of the sharks in the water below as we circled overhead," she recalls.
Once down, the passengers learned that the crew had feared there might be a bomb on the plane. No announcement was made to indicate that one was found. Following a thorough search of the airliner the passengers were returned safely to the mainland.
SCHOOL IN HAWAII - Showing her roommate, Jeanette Tucker, Osborne senior, left, pictures of the 50th state is Janice Burton, Wichita senior.
Summer Language Institute Proves Successful in Spain
The Spanish Summer Language Institute was a rewarding experience for the student participants. Arnold Weiss, assistant professor of Romance languages, says.
The Institute, held this summer in Barcelona, Spain, was a departure from usual programs. Students were enrolled who had little language training.
Students taking part in the institute were Barbara Boyd, Kansas City, Kan., junior; Nila Brauchi, Marysville junior; Bill Calderwood, Topeka senior; Marcia Cowles, St. Joseph, Mo., sophomore; Jim Eschheimer, Chillicothe, Mo., freshman; John Galloway, Springfield, Mo., junior; David Jones, Leavenworth senior; Marilyn Krogsdale, Raytown, Mo., freshman; John Magill, Merriam sophomore; Warren Peterson, Lost Springs junior; Julie Russell, Lawrence sophomore; Jean Trelogen, Chanute senior; Sally Brown, Prairie Village freshman; Susan Condell, El Dorado junior; Barry Isaac, Mankato sophomore; Rebecca King, Emporia junior; Judy Kunkler, Kansas City, Kan., sophomore; and Sally Smith, San Antonio, Tex., senior.
PROF WEISS, director of the Institute, said the students came back with more assurance and confidence in the language than when they left the country. Two language proficiency tests, given before and after the trip, showed the students were doing better work than had they remained at KU to take the courses.
The courses the students took were the same as those given at KU during a summer session, the only difference being they were held in Spain
In addition to the classes, Prof. Weiss said the students had a real opportunity to see Spain and learn some of its customs. The students visited many art museums, cathedrals and other places which Prof. Weiss selected.
THE CLASSROOMS the group used were in the Institute of North American Studies in Barcelona. The Institute operates under the auspices of the Department of State.
many interesting people, including the US ambassador to Spain, Anthony J. Drexel Biddle. While in Barcelona, the students stayed in University of Barcelona housing facilities. Prof. Weiss said this arrangement gave the group an opportunity to meet the foreign students and faculty.
Prof. Weiss said the group met
Lightning May Help Life
The return trip to the United States was made by chartered bus to Paris, then a plane trip on a Pan-American DC-7.
Earth's atmosphere, two or three billion years ago, may have consisted chiefly of methane, ammonia, and hydrogen instead of oxygen and nitrogen. Lightning passing through the strange "air" could have formed the organic compounds that fostered the development of life.
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Clyde L. Jones, professor of military science, said he will use the results of this poll to improve the program.
AROTC is the largest source of Army officers. Its production of officers over the nation has decreased from 13,000 in 1958 to 11,200 in 1961. The Army requires 15,000 officers annually.
Enrollment in AROTC has been extended because of the low enrollment.
"I don't know why enrollment dropped this year." Col. Jones said. "Based on interest in the past, we expected 200 freshmen."
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Col. Jones said a student did not risk being drafted by being in ROTC.
"A student is deferred from draft while he is in the program. If he is recommended for a commission at graduation, he will go into the Army either for two years of active duty or six months of training. The program does not extend his military obligation."
Edward J. Paris, assistant professor of military science, said: "I think many students fail to enroll in the ROTC program because they have the mistaken belief
that with a college degree they will be automatically commissioned if called into active service.
"This is not the case. A college degree does not guarantee that an individual will receive a commission if drafted. After all, what does he know about military science?"
Grad Student Will Aid Children's Theatre
Wendy Combest, Lawrence graduate student, has been named assistant director of Children's Theatre, Jed Davis, assistant professor of speech said yesterday.
Prof. Davis, who directs the productions, said Miss Combes has been with Children's Theatre since its inception three years ago.
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