Photo by Lou Ann Lee
From advanced swinging . . .
Photo by Lou Ann Lee
to beginning bouncing . . .
Photo by Kurt Andersen
campers advance to more sophisticated levels of recreation
Spring violence affects Summer camp enrollment
By NANCY ABRAMS Kamper Kansan Reporter
Violence erupted on the campus of the University of Kansas this spring and it has had a direct effect on the enrollment in the Midwestern Music and Art Camn
Last year there were 1,500 students; this year has seen a drop of 15 per cent so that the camp now has approximately 1,250 enrolled. The violence is not the only factor in this drop, though, because the economic situation in the United States has not helped matters any.
Russell L. Wiley, camp director, started receiving letters directly after the spring disturbances. Most of these letters were answered by telephone. Wiley feels that the camp was particularly hurt by those concerned parents who did not even bother to send a letter. One anxious father who expressed his worry about his daughter wrote:
A number of students have been interviewed about last minute advice their parents have given them, but the fact that they are here is enough proof that parents either trust them or that they simply did not feel there was any danger. Assurance of a "protective shield" did much to eliminate any last minute worries a parent may have had.
"You may be sure that other parents, though they may not write you, feel the same way." Because of Mr. Wiley's reply, that man's daughter is at the camp:
Here are some quotes from students on their 'last minute tips':
Ken Meade, Journalism—"My parents said that if I saw any trouble, to walk the other way."
Jim Folmer, Journalism--"I'd have to sleep on the beach instead of at home if the dorms burned."
Dave Gosser, Journalism—"My parents figured that I had enough common sense to take care of myself."
Lisa Derry, Music—"Offer no advice and give no assistance."
West Indies girl attends science camp
By AUDREY LEE
Kemper Hailson Reporter
Campers at the Midwestern Music and Art Camp have come from far and wide, but the camper coming the farthest is 16-year-old Rocio Hernandez from the Dominican Republic, who is in the science camp.
Kamper Kansan Reporter
"It's a gorgeous experience," says Rocio. "I know I'll learn a lot of things." Rocio admits that it was kind of difficult at first to adjust to this life, because everything is so different. At home, in Santo Domingo, she lives a sheltered life. That includes not having to make her own bed or wash her clothes and a chauffeur to drive her around.
When asked what she thinks of Americans, she replied that she likes them. "At first they are a little cold, but when they get to know you, they are really nice."
A nun at her school who came to the camp last year told her about the camp. Since it was something different, Rocio took the opportunity to write and inquire about the camp.
Ann Yowell, Art="Don't go anywhere alone."
Her hobbies are music, reading, and people watching. Her favorite people to watch are Americans because they are so interesting.
Rocio plans to go into the fields of microbiology and radiation biophysics.
Ruth Schallert, Latin—"My parents didn't give me any advice because violence has been in our town before. (Madison, Wis.)"
Tom Engelman, Music—"If I was in a riot, something bad would happen to me."
John Highsmith, Art—"My parents said for me to stay out of political agitation and if anything happens, to run down to the basement. Don't get involved."
Kate Connolly, Speech—"My parents said that if I saw any violence to get out of there fast."
She attends Colegio Santo Domingo, a private school in Santo Domingo.
Kurtis Schofield, German—"The only advice my parents gave me was to stay away from the drug pushers. They trust me."
Suzanne Shields, Music—"The administration reassured my parents."
Margot Tweed, Music—"My parents trust me and know I wouldn't get involved."
Michelle Herbin, Music—"I'd just get the next plane out of here."
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Dave Babcock, German—"My parents told me to keep my head down and run like hell!"
Bernard Frazier, German—"My parents said to think about things before I act and whatever happens, go peacefully."
Tom Grushnys, German—"I'd look out the windows, watch the excitement and take pictures."
Marna Wolf, Music—"My parents don't expect anything to happen."
Vivian Waldon, Journalism—"I'm supposed to get involved and be sure to call my father so he can bring the rest of the family along."
Michael Stone, Speech—"If it makes sense, support it."
Karen Grace, Music—'My parents didn't worry until they got the bit about the 'protective shield.'"
Ellen Heineman, Music—"Stay away from the center of the action and go back to the dorm or wherever it's safe."
Michelle Swartout, Music—"They told me that if there was any violence to close my door and lock it; even if my roommate isn't there."
This is just a random sampling of comments from the campers. The majority of the campers were advised not to become involved.
Many things, that's camp
By NANCY ABRAMS
Kamper Kansan Reporter
With Help from Briar
Turning down helpful rides ..
CAMP IS:
With Help from Friends CAMP IS:
Climbing hills
Doing your own washing and ironing for the first time . . .
Waiting anxiously for letters . . .
Waiting anxiously for letters . .
Teachers who think their class is the only one students are taking
Eating food whose contents are unknown but edible . . .
Running out of money . . .
Having only pennies to put in the food machines . . .
Waiting for elevators that never come . . .
Forgetting to check in and being thought "lost" . . .
Making new friends on the hill behind the dormitory . . .
Wondering what is happening on Oread Avenue . . .
Figuring out where you can't go, and going there . . .
Heartbreak after one week . . .
Crowding to wake the roosters
up in the morning . . .
Waking up to the pleasant tune
Cutting class because it's too far to go for a pencil . . .
Having a roommate who pops his knuckles . . .
Finding out your roommate
wears the same size . . .
Using all your money on art supplies . . .
Having sing-alongs in the lobby of McCollum Hall . . .
Getting locked out of your room . . .
Eating breakfast in your sleep . . .
Going back to bed on Saturday mornings . . .
Counting the days till you go home . . .
And dreading the moment.
Photo by Mike Greer
Rocio Hernandez