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Kamper, Kansan
Friday, June 26, 1964
Sports 'N' Shorts
Bv Chip Rouse
With the reopening of the 27th annual Midwestern Music and Art Camp, recreational activities have become abundant throughout the campus. The tennis courts appear to host the greatest quantity of action, however, an interest has also been shown in the bowling and pool facilities located in the Student Union.
In addition to campers, the University of Kansas is currently housing summer school students and individuals participating in KU Previews.
Organized activities as well as those extended during free time are being observed by a majority of campers.
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As this writer sits in the lounge of Templin Hall on a typical weekday morning he is able to witness many interesting things.
The big scramble for a place in the breakfast line begins as early as six o'clock and sometimes runs to as late as 7:15. After finishing an enjoyable morning meal one usually finds himself in the lounge either reading or just plain relaxing. However, other activities are also prevalent during the early hours preceding classes. One might find himself engrossed in a breathtaking game of cards or possibly a brief piano practice session before departing for class.
One last look remains with this writer as he heads toward Flint Hall to begin his daily schedule.
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Robinson gym provides unorganized recreational activity for all campers. Housed between its walls are such things as a swimming pool, gymnastic apparatus, basketball courts and many other odds and ends to keep the fittest of campers in top-flight condition.
Observe these facilities, for they are there for your use.
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One of the most interesting items this writer has had a chance to observe in the last two weeks has been the wide range of varied interests which are present in the camp. Courses are being offered in subjects from music to engineering with many sprinkled in between. Congratulations to all of you and continue to keep up the fine work.
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Ping pong appears to be holding its own at Templin Hall. Contestants are limbering up their reflexes in unheralded competition with their floormates. This is just a small part of the activity which will be taking place now and in the future at both Templin and Lewis Halls.
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Before July 26 rolls around, many of the boys will be activated in some sort of physical fitness program in preparation for the upcoming school year. Those individuals participating in football and cross country will probably start the ball rolling before too long and it may not hurt some of us others to follow the same path in some way or another.
Participants in the Midwestern Music and Art Camp relax after a
tiring daily schedule at a dance on the patio of Templin Hall.
Collegiate Athletics Serve Many; Constitute Valuable Tradition
By Dale Schroeder
One of the major sports problems that is discussed each year is the real value of college sports and athletic competition. Also, people are beginning to wonder if athletic scholarships are really necessary.
the competition could be that it prepares the athlete for further activity and a possible profession.
The star athlete from high school soon learns that a position is harder to attain and keep than it was during prep school. This type of situation eventually leads to a rapid advance in maturity during the freshman year. The NCAA recognizes this when they specify that one is only eligible for three years of varsity competition during college.
This brings up the question of the athletic scholarships. Are they only a farce, or do they help the school as well as the athlete?
For the school, a scholarship is really a rather cheap form of valuable publicity. For instance, whenever one thinks of Wilt Chamberlain, they think of the University of Kansas. An association such as this will live on indefinitely.
Another aspect and good point of
This does not mean that a scholarship is cheating the athlete, because he is furnished with an education that will benefit him for the rest of his life.
camp counselor at KU, gave some ideas on the subject of the value of college athletics. "In my opinion, athletic competition is an essential part of the young man's college life that also stimulates University economy. Without athletics, it seems that the student would be narrow in his education. There is a vast difference between this well-rounded education and the student who has not competed. He does not necessarily have to participate on a varsity level, but even intramural competition would be very beneficial."
Jim Nichols, a summer student and
Overall, you can see that collegiate athletics are a valuable and essential part of our American way of life. They are as much a part of the United States as the American flag.
Union Stages Activity
Free bowling and billiards were open to all campers Wednesday evening. June 17, as the Kansas Memorial Union offered its facilities to participants in the 27th Midwestern Music and Art Camp.
Campers were able to bowl or engage in a thrifty game of pool for the single price of their identification card.
A large turnout was witnessed by Union officials in what proved to be a more than enjoyable evening to all concerned.
The Union, now in its fourth year, has and continues to offer a fine source of recreation as well as educational activity to all individuals housed at the University of Kansas.
Recreational activity was scheduled to get under way this week, the results of competition will be in the next issues of the camp newspaper.
Rec Program Spurs Fitness
Ry Karen Haney
By Karen Honey Bowling balls will spin down lanes tonight marking the opening of the 1964 Midwestern Music and Art camp bowling league.
This league bowls each Friday night at 6:30 at Jay Bowl in the Student Union and will continue until the termination of the camp.
Each year as campers throng to KU to obtain additional instruction in their particular field of endeavor, counselors and directors are hard at work establishing a suitable recreation program to occupy their leisure time.
game are numerous throughout the dorms.
Tennis courts are available for camper use and those who are less industrious but still desire hard and fast competition may engage in a game of pong. Tables for this
The spirit of baseball always attracts large numbers of fans and this sport has been made available for those who wish to participate. Lists appear on the dorm floors so that those desiring to do so may sign up for teams.
Basketball provides an opportunity for teamwork and this sport is also at camper finger tips. All persons desirous of participating in any of these activities should check the hall bulletin boards or contact recreation counselors Tom McCrady, Pat Moore, Evelyn Beightel or Steve Brown.
In charge of this year's recreation program is assistant camp superintendent, Mr. Darrell Nelson.
It's not the game I like, it's the competition.
Physical Fitness Observed As Campers Battle Hills
Today, more than ever, physical fitness is greatly affecting our lives. Probably many of the campers do not realize it, but they are engaging in a program of physical fitness as well as all of their other courses.
Each morning at approximately 7:30, the campers can be seen walking east from the dorms. The trips range from the relatively short walk of the music student to the one mile journey of the journalism student.
On the first day of camp, all of the campers became aware of their lack of fitness when the day's walks were over. Sore feet and aching legs served as evidence to show that the campers were in for a long summer.
were in for a long summer Now, as we near the end of the second week of camp, all of us are getting used to the daily physical workout. This is what the late President Kennedy meant when he spoke of a vigorous workout each and every day.
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As the students can probably tell you, being physically fit constitutes a brighter outlook on life. Instead of dreading the supposedly strenuous day, they hardly think of a walk of a mile or two a day. This is a far cry from the plush winter life.
Many of us rode to school in cars. Now the camper can hardly look at a car, let alone ride in one. At home, one would not have dreamed of walking to the malt shop or the hamburger stand.
Now let us think of the relative distances at home, it will probably prove to be very interesting. A mile is approximately eight blocks. It makes no difference whether you live in Wichita, Kansas, or Newark, New Jersey, a mile is a long way.
Of course, this practice of walking every day has been forced upon us. On the first day of camp, no one wanted to do what was required of him, meaning walking the mile or more that day. Even so, now that we
are physically fit, everyone will expect to see "a healthier and happier group of campers."
Aside from all that you learn, you can go home and tell your friends about the beautiful hills you climbed at the University of Kansas. After all, Kansas is supposed to be flat!
Swimming Opens Doors
Recreational swimming is in full swing at Robinson gymnasium for all Midwestern Music and Art Campers.
Facilities are available for 30 swimmers each night Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets which were necessary for the first few nights in order to restrict attendance are no longer required.
Although no individual instruction is offered, a lifeguard is on duty at all times.
Dance Draws Crowd
"Let's Get Acquainted," the annual informal "kick-off" mixer, was held in Lewis Hall cafeteria. Saturday, June 20, 8:00 to 11:15 p.m.
Records for dancing were provided by campers who wished to bring them. Frank Scammon, a camper, operated the P. A. system as announcer. Many of the counselors, as well as Mr. C. H. Duncan and Mr. Richard Brummet, supervisors, and Mr. Durrell Nelson, camp recreation director, served as chaperones. Mr. George Neaderhiser, also a chaperone, estimated that four to five hundred campers attended.