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University Daily Kansan / Monday, October 21, 1991
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Sisters' KU visit doesn't explain mysterious trip
Stephanie Brock plans to attend University during spring semester
By William Ramsey
Kansan staff writer
The future is uncertain for two KU students and their mother who disappeared last month and then reappeared without explanation.
Stephanie Brock, Russell junior,
would not comment yesterday about
the mystery surrounding her depart-
ment from college and her mother,
sister and two other people.
Stephanie Brock visited the University
Street and attended with friends
with friendst at Fulwell Hall.
The group has been linked to unorthodox religious beliefs and
She said she would be back at KU and would enroll for next semester. It is unclear whether she officially has disenrolled for this semester.
Sonya Broek, a former KU senior,
visited the KU campus Thursday with
his family.
Officials in the office of student records said Sonya Brock disenrolled that day.
Their mother, Marcia Brock, may not be allowed to reclaim the teaching job she has held at Russell High School.
Marcia Brock's 1991-1992 contract has not been terminated, and her status will be discussed at tonight's school board meeting, said Leroy Lager.
gers, principal of the high school.
A substitute teacher has taught her
classes in English and journalism.
Marcia Brock, 46, disappeared with her daughters Sept. 9 after attending a friend's funeral in Russell.
The search for the women ended when the Russell County sheriff convinced FBI agents to meet the group, which included a former Ottawa doctor, in Washington, D.C., as they went on airplane. Sept. 27 bound for Israel.
The fourth woman, Donna Butts, 39,
sent a letter to the Russell Daily News
last week
"I've read all the articles, heard the horrible rumors, gossips, accusations ... not to mention the degrading little jokes," the letter stated. "You've sat in judgment of all us and accused me of every conceivable evil known to man."
"You may blame me, and you may blame the media coverage, but who gave the information to the media?"
"Thanks to all of you who voiced your wild accusations and contributed your opinions, this incident not only Russell, but people everywhere.
"I will not explain, nor excuse, my actions, nor satisfy your curiosity, nor stoop to mudling and accusations, as you have."
The Associated Press contributed information to this story.
Senior Day attracts 2,100 students to KU
By Jennifer Bach Kansan staff writer
High school students got a taste of college life Saturday when they visited the University of Kansas.
About 1,200 high school juniors and seniors from across the nation, most of whom are from Kansas, came to the second annual KU Senior Day to explore the campus and see what it has to offer.
Liz Reese, one of 40 KU student ambassadors who helped show the students around campus, said, "I think everyone enjoyed being a part of campus."
Last year, only 300 high school students participated in the program, said Laurie Welch, representative for the commission and coordinator of the event.
Reese said many high school students brought their friends with them to see what the University was like, but most of those students of students who visited KU this year.
Reese said she did not know other reasons for this year's large turnout.
Being able to walk around the campus and talk to KU students was relaxing for the students, said Reese, Bernus Point, N.Y., junior.
Many of the students had been concerned about KU's reputation because students at other schools had called KU students "snobs on the hill." Rees
But talking to the student ambassadors and engaging in KU activities
during the weekend put many of their minds at ease, Reese said.
"It gave them a good feel of the location of KU," she said. "When a student is first thrown onto campus it can be scary."
The student ambassadors were available to help students who had questions or wanted help finding certain buildings.
The ambassadors' various jobs included giving bus tours of the campus and just being available for the students.
After being welcomed to KU at 9 a.m. at Murphy Hall by the KU Pep Band, JV cheerleaders and mascot Baby Jay, the students split up and toured the campus.
The visiting students had the option of visiting academic departments, going to the football game and generally getting acquainted with the University. They also were encouraged to see the rest of the city.
Representatives from the University and from academic departments of the students to answer questions about University life and the departments.
Some of the residence halls were open for students to tour and for lunch.
"It was refreshing to hear the students ask questions," Reese said. "They were very open and honest with their questions when their parents weren't around."
Reese said students asked questions about all aspects of University life.
Firefighters extinguish a blaze during an exercise simulating a household propane fire.
Regional firefighters learn new skills, gain experience
KU continuing education course adds to preparedness
By Andy Taylor Special to the Kansan
TOPEKA - Firefighters from Kansas and western Missouri tested and refined their skills in various situations. Division of Continuing Education.
In its 62nd year, the training exposed firefighters to actual elements of battling fires, said Gary Wilson, instructor for continuing education's fire service training program.
"What we try to do is give them a realistic scenarios as possible," he said. "We try to put them against the heat."
Wilson said the classes held from
Thursday through yesterday
brought about 550 firefighters from
throughout the state to service
training facilities. The firefighters
held The firefighters are
tested at the classes for a certification process that is recognized in other states.
"In some cases, it's a refresher course in firefighting," he said. "For others, it's their first exposure to certain topics."
Firefighters spent Saturday morning putting out flames from an intentionally ignited fuel tank fire. The aim was to turn off the valve that controls the heat and flames by using different approach angles, Wilson said.
"The key is to minimize the amount of time to deflect the fire so that they can turn off the valve," he said. "Within 10 feet, the temperature of the flames could be between 1,800 and 2,300 degrees."
Another class was held inside a specially built trailer in which firefighters their gas masks and air tanks to find their way in dense smoke, said Jack Taylor, who is an instructor for the program.
"The firemen have to feel their way in the trailer by crawling," Taylor said. "It's a series of mazes of 4-foot walls."
Other courses included a wide array of fire combat techniques and prevention: handling hazardous materials, trench rescue, vehicle entanglement and victim removal, hydraulic equipment usage, scuba rescue in water emergencies, and fire apparatus refurbishing.
"This is good for extra firefighting experience," said Rhan, a 13-year veteran. "If you didn't know what you are going to do in a fire, it could be a very bad thing. Although you may never face these problems every day, it's good to know how to solve them."
Rick Rhan, a member of the Great Bend Fire Department, said that KU training courses were essential for responding to blast fires when they actually occur.
KU students receive award for leadership
By Heather Anderson
Two KU students have been recognized with the first EXCEL Leadership Award for excellence in community, education and leadership.
The recipients, who each were awarded a plaque and $500, were chosen from 75 nominees.
Lopez said that being one of the first recipients of the award was an honor.
Margaret Hu, Manhattan junior,
and Louie Lopez, Kansas City, Kan,
senior, were recognized during half-
time of Saturday's football game and
rode together in a convertible Friday
during the homecoming parade.
Bahr said that she and Dean Newton, Student Union Activities president, presented the award during the weekend to increase student interest in homecoming.
The award was established to recognize students for achievement rather than popularity, senior class presi- titute Bahr said in a written statement.
Lopes said 12 finalists were interviewed by the EXCEL Awards Committee. In the interviews, nominees were given 15 minutes to develop a plan for an eight-week leadership program, he said.
Lopez said the question was challenging because he never had thought about designing that type of program.
Hu said the interview was fair to the finalists because it gave them a chance to be creative with their answers.
Hu said she planned to use the $500 award to help pay for her education.
Lopez said that he also would use the money for school-related expenses.
"I need groceries," he said.
Lopez is president of the Hispanic American Leadership Organization and treasure of the KU Advertising Club.
Hu is coordinator of Amnesty International and co-coordinator of Enviroons.
Lopez and Hu will help develop and improve next year's student leadership programs at KU.
Special to the Kansan
By Stephanie Patrick
Students face concerns about college during visit
Getting away from parents was foremost in the minds of high school students visiting the KU campus during the weekend.
But it was not their only concern.
"I want to experience a little more freedom than I would in a normal job," Chicago. "I want to learn to live my life without worries."
He said that making good grades was his biggest concern about college.
"That is why I'm going to major in chemistry instead of engineering at first." Wittmer said. "Matter of fact, I don't."
Making good grades also was important to Nikky White of Salina.
She said that college would be more difficult than high school but that she was prepared for it.
Brendan McDonough of Maize said that he liked the fact that he hadn't worried about finding enough money for college.
"I think I should get a pretty decent aid package." he said. "At least, hope so."
McDonough said he was considering the University of Kansas and the University of Arkansas.
He said he was not sure which one he wanted to take care of who had not decided on a major.
"It could be liberal arts or architecture or prelaw," McDonough said. "I don't know."
He said he was not sure which one he wanted to attend because he had not decided on a major.
Also not sure what she wanted to study, Carrie Wright of Minnesota was a attending Senior Day. She was an early adopter of the iPad.
She said she was looking forward to meeting new people during college.
"Because I come from a little high school, I want to go the KU because there are more people to meet that way," Wright said.
Getting away from home was important, said Zack Campbell of Maize. He already has a plan for this summer.
"I'll probably room with someone at high school who is going to KU," he said.
Dan Wittmer Chicago high school student
"I want to experience a little more freedom than I've had in the past. I want to learn to live by my own means."
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