Friday, July 24, 1964
Kamper Kansan
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ON THE OTHER HAND . . . Steve Reed, seated, points out an important fact to Steve Serridge while preparing for a debate in debate practice lab. Both boys are in the speech and debate division of the camp.
Speech and Debate Ends Full Schedule
If anyone should have heard voices singing praise for some cause or denouncing a practice during the past six weeks, it probably came from one of the speech and debate campers.
These teenagers, who have a great command of the English language, have been learning how to use it to win arguments and gain attention to their speaking.
For speech and debate campers the day of classes began at 8 a.m., when they entered a speech theory class. During the course six different professors discussed their own areas of speech. The topics covered included "The Relationship of Language and Culture," and "The Role of Public Address in Society."
The second class was debate theory, which began at 10:10 a.m., taught by Dr. Kim Giffin. Various aspects of debate were discussed. Included in these discussions were ideas on how to build a case, evidence, reasoning, and analysis of proposition.
Following the schedule, next was oral interpretation. This course was taught by Roxann Beihl, graduate student, who on last Tuesday presented a program to display the talents of her group. In her class the campers learned how to dramatically read both literature and choral reading material.
Beginning the afternoon was i speech practice lab, under the direction of Dr. Richard L. Johannessen. Here the students prepared and presented six-minute speeches on
three general topic areas. The first topic discussed was "What is the Role of Public Address in Our Contemporary Society?" Other questions presented were "What Is the Nature of Propaganda?" and "What Should Be the Ethical Responsibility of the Speaker in Our Society?"
Last week impromptu speeches were made by each camper and a ten minute speech or oration on any topic was presented as part of the course.
On Monday, July 13, a guest speaker, Dr. E. C. Buchler, lectured to the speech students.
Debate practice lab is the last class on the schedule. A round-robin of teams was run to give the campers a chance to debate each other. An application of the theory they learned in the morning class was used by debating in tournaments. The question that was contested was "Resolved, the United Nations' charter should be revised to form a world federal government."
The director of the division is Prof. Wilmer Linkugel.
Renowned Conductors Direct Camp Musicians
As the six-week camp period draws to a close, the last of the guest conductors comes and goes, too.
Victor Alessandro, the present conductor, ends the list of nationally and internationally known conductors that have come to the camp to provide expert direction for the music campers.
The five symphony conductors and three choral directors have come from as far away as Seattle to instruct here. Victor Alessandro, who is the guest conductor for the sixth week, is from San Antonio.
Past conductors are as follows: Second week, Commander Charles Brendler, of the U. S. Navy band; third week, Daniel Moe, of the University of Iowa, and Vilem Sokol, of the Seattle Symphony; fourth week, Guy Taylor, of the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, and Warner Lawson, of the College of Fine Arts, Howard University; fifth week, Saul Caston, Director, Denver Symphony Orchestra, and in the sixth week, Thomas Hilbish, Choral Director of Princeton, and Victor Alessandro, Conductor of the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra.
Professor Russell Wiley, camp director, expressed thanks to these distinguished men for their fine work here and the help they have given the campers.
Last Sunday in Lewis Hall one natural blonde female camper decided to shock her friends by coloring her hair with a dark black rinse. Her friends were indeed shocked, for, much to the girl's chagrin, her hair came out bright peacock blue instead of raven black.
As a result of constant shampooing, her haid has now returned to an almost normal color, with only the slightest green. Let this be a lesson to all to read directions before attempting to shock anyone in this manner—one may be more successful than one intends.
Colorful Hair Styles
Thought for Today
I have found that most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.
Campers Evaluate Gains In Knowledge Through Poll
Abraham Lincoln
By Christopher Gunn
With the last week of the Midwestern Music and Art Camp drawing to a close, it seems proper to look back and evaluate what has been gained by a summer spent on the campus of the University of Kansas. To do this, several reporters from the "Kamper Kansan" were dispatched to interview campers at random and determine what they thought about this summer at camp. The results were quite interesting.
By Christopher Gunn
The campers questioned, selected completely at random, were asked what they felt they had gained by attending, if they felt it was enjoyable, and if they were planning to return.
The campers interviewed were unanimous in one respect—none regriffened coming. The question "Did you enjoy your stay here?" provoked not a single negative response.
Unanimous Enjoyment
A large majority of the campers polled were first-year campers. Ir addition, most of those interviewee did not plan to return. Several expressed the desire to return, but were not sure if it would be possible, and a few campers eliminated their possibility of returning by waiting until after high school graduation—the oldest age-range eligible to come—to attend.
Learning Stressed
The most popular time to attend camp appears to be after one's junior year, although many freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and prospective college students attend.
In addition to having universally enjoyed attending the camp, every camper questioned also felt he had learned something by attending. Just what was learned was rather surprising. Of all the campers interviewed, over 75 per cent expressed increased insight into living with people, more open-mindedness, life in general and new outlooks on things.
Science & Math Finish Term
As camp draws to a close, science and math students are concluding their studies in the various phases of their fields.
After completing phase one of their program, which is a week of orientation including classes in each of the courses offered, the students selected two areas in which to study in more depth.
The entire program covers the departments of anthropology, microbiology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, psychology, radiation biophysics, and zoology.
The students affiliated with this program must have maintained almost constant "A" grades in their school work. Their applications are carefully screened and only a small percentage of those applying are accepted.
School Averages High
During the course of their study the students have taken various field trips to supplement classwork. This gives them an added insight into their area of study.
After the orientation course referred to as phase one, the studies of the students are called phase two. Successful completion of this part of the program is necessary if the student wishes to apply to return next year. Only a small number are accepted for this phase three or apprentice program. In this portion of the project, the students do laboratory research under various professors for an eight week period.
NSF Aids
The entire program, including all three phases, is operated as a National Science Foundation project. The director of the program, Delbert Shankel, associate professor of microbiology, submitted an outline to the NSF of the endeavor and the estimated cost. The NSF awarded grants as to the merit of the plan. This year the program received $22,000 and an additional $6,000 for research.
When asked, "What do you feel you have gained?" Terry Steele, a music camper, expressed the general trend quite well: "Many things outside of music. I've learned about people, life, and how to live away from home." Nancy Trabon was also indicative of many campers, with "I learned a lot about life and the experience of being an individual.
Insight Gained
Many campers also felt they had gained an added insight on things in general. Judy Lane, an art and science camper, thought her summer here "improved me as a person and has given me a better outlook on life." Linda Barham, music and journalism, said ". . I now see facets to many things."
Another valuable thing gained by many of the campers was knowledge of college life. As Maxine Cohen, journalism, put it, "I've gained . . . the feeling of college life
and living on a campus."
Bill Sims, art, gained "knowledge, a lot about life."
Personality Changes
Paul Hill, music, art, science, and ballet, discovered "lots and lots and lots about life."
Personalities Changed
Carole Ann Cupps, art and music,
gained "a knowledge of people."
Connie Sutton, music, said, "I've grown up."
Pam Christensen, ballet, learned "how to live with people."
Sharon Bassett, music, was "exposed to a lot of good music."
Leisure Time Is Occupied With Variety Of Activities
All the campers talked to also gained much knowledge in their field of study, and this coupled with the more intangible knowledge make a powerful combination. As Larry Maxwell eloquently phrased is, "It's the best thing that ever happened to me—I've learned things here nobody could teach me back home."
By Charles Potter
Up until now most, if not all, of the classes campers attend have been discussed in detail in the Kamper Kansan. Each division, including art, science, journalism, and ballet, have been reviewed here.
However, one aspect of camp life has not been covered—what do campers do when they're **not** in class? Where do they go? What do they do?
Recent Movies Drew Crowds Twice a Week
For the second year, regular movies have been provided by the camp to provide what Mr. Duncan terms "relaxation that's entertaining and interesting."
Since the beginning of camp, Midwestern Music and Art campers have been able to enjoy Tuesdays and Thursdays at the movies.
The first movie shown was Walt Disney's "Third Man on the Mountain" Another Walt Disney favorite, "Pollyanna" with Hayley Mills, was shown the second week of camp, "Arsenic and Old Lace" and "The Wackiest Ship in the Army" provided campers with laugh-filled evenings while "The Great Locomotive Chase" and the "Big Circus" kept watchers on the edge of their seats. Other movies shown these six weeks were "Caine Mutiny," "The Eddie Duchin Story," and "It Happened to Jane."
Camp counselors are in charge of getting the movies, setting up the theater, and running the movies. Hal Boston is in charge of this activity, and Jim Zimmerman and Frank Scammon are his co-chairmen.
The movies are rented from Ideal Pictures in Kansas City, and must be picked up there twice a week for their Tuesday and Thursday showings. Mr. Duncan explained that the biggest difficulty in renting these movies is obtaining a fairly modern, entertaining one. He says the most difficult to rent are Walt Disney movies because they are in such demand.
Mr. Duncan says that everyone in charge is quite pleased with the turn out they have obtained with this project.
Each movie is rented at from $30 to $35, which is paid by the camp. Not only must the film be rented, but also the projector.
The program has drawn students from all parts of the country, including Guam and the Canal Zone. The cost of the program, in addition to travel expenses, was $150, since much of the expense is covered by the NSF.
Many of them stay right in the dorms. There they can play ping pong, dance, and sometimes see free movies. And once in a while, when the counselors aren't looking, they can play poker.
Ping Pong Popular
Ping pong is one of the more popular pastimes and usually all the tables are occupied. Echoes of "You didn't have to smash it" and "Will you quit slamming my paddle on the table when you miss it?" can always be heard throughout the halls.
Dancing is another form of recreation that attracts many campers. Many can be found on the patio at Lewis at night dancing to music provided by a camper's record player.
Poker, although frowned upon by supervisors and counselors alike, is usually played anyway by the more adventurous campers. These campers, by the way, are the ones who have the extra lock on their door. They can be found anytime relaxing in their closet with a deck of cards. The fact that they jump six inches whenever someone knocks is probably due to nervous tension.
Union Is Center
Moving to recreation outside the dorms, the Kansas Union provides a center for many activities. Pool and billiards cost only a small amount to play and the fun that campers get out of it more than makes up for the cost.
Bowling teams have also been formed and the Jay Bowl always has its share of campers making use of its facilities.
Last, tennis matches are always underway and the tournament seems to be progressing rapidly. Even the noonday Kansas sun can't deter the hardy Midwestern Music and Art campers from enjoying the activities and pastimes that fill their leisure hours.
Tempo-signing Party Planned for Tonight
A "Tempo" signing party will be held tonight at 7:00 in the lounge of Templin Hall.
"Tempos" ordered will be available between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., and they should be picked up during this time.
All campers interested in obtaining signatures of the friends they have met during their six week stay at the Midwestern Music and Art Camp are invited to bring their "Tempos" and attend.