CAMPUS AND AREA University Daily Kansan, June 8, 1984 Page School stresses faith and rigor By KEVIN LOLLAR Staff Reporter The castle in C.S. Lewis "Narrin" is called Carl Cairur, "a many-toured and many-turreted castle; a beautiful castle dill had ever seen." A private school in Topeka, also called Cair Paravel, is an extensively renovated Tudor structure at Seventh and Clay streets. It was a 1970 KU graduate and 1974 graduation of KU College of Health Sciences. The prospectus for the school says that Cair Paravel was named in honor of Lewis, "perhaps the wisest apologist for the Christian faith in centuries." And, the prospectus tells us, the children of Moses hopes that our children will follow his example of simple faith and academic rigor." THE CURRICULUM indicates the academic rigor of the school. For example, all students study Latin in grades 1-8. Hliff says that the decision to have the students study Latin at such an early age, came from simple common sense. “it’s well known,” he says, “that a language is most easily learned by young habits of mind that break down as we get older.” Iliff and the other members of the school's board of directors chose Latin because it is the basis of the romance languages and because it is a good way to learn about the English language. The seed for wanting to establish a private school was planted in liff's consciousness when he was a student at Shawnee Mission East High School. "I was a national merit finalist, and I was in an accelerated history class full of national merit finalists," he says. "One day, the teacher came in and started reading to us straight from the text." THE CLASS REALIZED quickly that they weren't learning anything and ceased to pay attention to the teacher. "I knew I could read faster at home than he could read aloud to me. "Iff says, 'and we all just started doing our own thing.' It occurred to me then to give an educlical way to run an education." Iliff's desire grew when he began taking courses in KU's controversial Integrated Humanities Program After lilf graduated from KU, the IHP's two teachers, Dennis B. Quinn, professor of English, and John Senior, professor of classics, were accused of seeking to convert students to Catholicism. Several HIP cloisters, and there was talk of brainwashing. But for liff, who had converted to Protestantism years earlier, the great discovery was "the joy of learning." One of the principles of the IHP was that truth exists and can be discovered through academic study. Iliff embraced this idea. "The reason Western civilization has made such advances is that it's been involved in the pursuit of truth," he says. "We pursue it until we find it, or come up with something better. "EASTERN CIVILIZATION says that once you think you've found truth, you've lost it. "The pursuit of truth is important, but it is not rigid, close-minded, or dogmatic. Where that pursuit is absent, learn languages." The bad educational experiences Iliff had in high school and the good experiences he had in the IHP are only part of his role in the foundation for Cair Paravel. Another is his religious conviction. Cair Paravel is a Christian school. The prospectus says, "All education is essentially religious in nature; the person who denies that natural law is simply unaware of his pre-suppositions. At Cair Paravel all subjects will be taught in the light of orthodox Christian beliefs." THE ORTHODOXY, however, comes across more in the spirit of the pursuit of truth than dogmatism. The explosive subject of evolution and creationism, for example, both sides are presented. Boys Coins-Antiques Class Rings Royal Jewel Ring 731 Gold Silver-Coin Sets Homemade Antique Watchs Lawrence, Kansas 3-842-877-72 Lliff says, "As a scientist and Christian, I think there is no way in hell man was created by a collision of atoms. Creation makes more sense, but we can present the evolutionist stance honestly. "We tell the students: 'This is what they say; this is what the Bible seems to say. This seems best.' But their minds are not squeezed. We make them hear both sides. Until you hear both sides, you haven't heard either one." STUDENTS AT Cair Paravel study the Bible in both history and rhetoric classes, but in neither case is the Bible a separate course of study. It instead is integrated with the rest of the course work. In history, the Bible is read as history, but students read secular history as well. In rhetoric, students memorize passages from the Bible, but they also memorize from 120 to 140 lines of poetry during a year. Cair Palawr was established in 1980. Since then, Iliif and the board of directors and teachers have experimented with various ideas and texts in their attempt to "have the best teacher for your students." They never shy away from change. "That's the joy of being a private school," lhiff says. "If you see a better idea, you can use it. You are more responsive to changes. If you succeed by a bad idea, it's a change for the worse, you can always get out of it." TONY'S IMPORTS DATSUIN PARTS SALES SERVICE The house that service built 2829 Iowa 842-0444 By MIKE BRENNAN Staff Reporter Sunbathers, history mix at KU cemetery When the sun is out, Jim Sneed, Hampton, W.Va., sophomore, can be found propped up against a tombstone. Like many students, he takes his beach towel and his books to west campus to study and enjoy the rocky terrain of tombstones in Pioneer Cemetery. "Everyone else is over here." Sneed said. "It's a nice, wide-open place to bask in the sun." But the tombstone that surround the students also tell a part of the history of the University of Kansas and Douglas County. PIONEER CEMETERY, which has 115 tombstones, was deed over to the University of Kansas in 1953. The cemetery is operated by the Kansas University Endowment Association. Steve Menaugh, public relations director for the Endowment Association, said that the KU faculty, their spouses and friends of the University could have their remains buried in Pioneer if they request it. Better than ever That's the FUJI line for 1984. More bike for less money. Don't settle for second best. SAGRES - alloy frame * alloy rims * Suntour AR derailleurs * Hi-pressure tires * Quick release front $244^{95}$ RICK'S BIKE SHOP INTERNATIONAL • LAWRENCE KS 60048 • (913) 841-6421 'REALISTIC. FILLED WITH WONDERFUL LIFE! MONDAY: "It's a Gift with W.C. Fields "They feel a fondness for KU and can't think of a better place to be buried," Menaugh said. Many prominent people in KU history have requested that their remains be buried in Pioneer. W. C. FIELDS Lawrence Woodruff, retired dean of students, dean of men and instructor of biology, wanted to have his remains buried in Pioneer. His wife's remains also were buried there after she died in 1975. Casbah Deli "After being with the University for 40 years, we both felt it would be appropriate to be buried there," Woodruff said. 803 Mass. Lawrence, Ks 841-0485 TONIGHT Fresh Croissants and Pastries Daily A HUM TO MAKE YOU PROUD TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD! UNCOMMONLY BEAUTIFUL! I HOPE YOU TAKE YOUR KIDS! New Summer hours Mon. Fri. 9:50 Sat. 9:5 Coupon This week's special 50¢ off any Casbah Sandwich exp. 6/10/84 But before the Endowment Association took control of the cemetery in 1953, Pioneer had been active for "First you have to decide if you want to be cremated or have a regular burial." Nichols said. "Since we were both involved in the industry, we thought that it would be nice if our remains were buried in Pioneer." 7:00 p.m., Woodruff $1.50 Former chancellor Raymond Nichols, who held the post in 1972 and 1973 also wanted to make Pioneer his wife's grave. His remains, next to his wife's grave. Sneedleger also said that she wasn't pleased when KU acquired the cemetery but she was happy that KU knew Pineperm in good condition "I'm glad it is tenced in," she said "It helps keep vandalism to a minimum." LAWRENCE WAS FOUNDED in 1854 and Jean Sneeger, president of the Dungas County Genealogical Society, was born in Pioneer was dated April 22, 1855. Nichols also had praise for the way KU maintains the cemetery and surrounding grounds. Since 1855, many townpeople and infantrymen have been buried there. Many of the stones are dated, but 23 stones in Pioneer are unmarked. almost 100 years. Classic & Vintage Clothing Summer Hours: 11:5 M. Sat. 9:18 M. 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