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KS 67042 (316)322-3280 & Departments Features: Graduation 6 Arty Fact 4 On May 8th, hundreds of Grizzly News 1 1 students took their first step on Dames at Sea 19 the path to their future as they Potpourri 20 graduated from Butler. Global Village 22 Story by Karyn Haines. Track 24 Photos by Jeff Cooper. 1996 Grizzly Staff: 1 Ain't mutton but a thang 10 «| ****** The finest lamb breeders , 3** Editor around were drawn to Butler H Julie Anderson County during the first annual Midwest Spectacular lamb sale. Photo Editor Story by Dave Brown. ^^Hfe*/H • Raymond Cox Photo by Jeff Cooper. WL Jk 1 Contributing Writers/ Editors Dave Brown Cynthia Jantz Tennis 26 Jeanne Jones During a year of highs Amy Kratzer and lows, the men's and Karyn Haines women's tennis teams Amy Hickey gained a lot ofexperience Sebe Rush that they will bring with Yoshihiko Saito them next year. Dawn Spencer Photos by Raymond Nathan Swink Cox. Contributing Photographers Mars Attacks! 28 Tony Applegate What really goes on behind Jeff Cooper the scenes of a movie set? Nichole Kind Find out as Mars Attacks Baranda McNary comes to Burns, Ks. Sabrina Steinke Story and Photos by Julie Anderson. Technical Services Christopher Ormond Advisor RES On the Cover: An unidentified graduate does her best, eyeing the future. Dave Kratzer Photo by Jeff Cooper. R 050 Tabic ofContents 3 BCCC * A A <A Bring back the Smurfs! This year's Coutts Award went to a talented and deserving artist named Mer- lin Dennis. The 21-year-old Butler sophomore's work has been on display in the Erman B. White Gallery during much ofthe spring semester, he even had his own show. Den- nis is successful in many different kinds ofart, but says, "Cartooning is my favorite and I also like charcoal." Dennis is no stranger to winning awards. A Wichita native, Dennis attended East High School where he served as editorial cartoonist on the school newspaper for three years. There, he was recognized as the best high school cartoonist in the state during his junior year. (He came in second his senior year and third his sophomore year.) Dennis credits his dad for being his main inspiration because, he says, "When I was a kid, he was really into comic books." Although his love forcartooning is great, Dennis says he doesn't spend much time watching cartoons. "Eversince they took the Smurfs offthe air, I don't watch alot. Cartoons have gone downhill." Dennis feels that his artistic talent has grown since he came to Butler. He recalls, "Before 1 came here I neverdid a lot ofshading and I didn't know how the heck to measure with yourpencil and thumb. But after the first year it really came together." He says he values the constructive criticism he gets at Butler, compared to that of the high school environment, because. "It pushes me to do better." Dennis plans to graduate this fall and go on to Wichita State University. He wants to major in art education so he can work with kids at the elementary school level. Hejokes, "I'm a little bit hyper myself, so we'd get along pretty good." And what does Dennis think about people who complain that they can't draw? "They haven't tried...anybody can draw." Well, that's pretty easy for him to say. Amy Story by Kratzer Photos by Nichole Kind and Sabrina Steinke "Barbershop:' 1996 by Merlin Dennis Arty Facts 5 It started out to be a typical late Kansas spring day: hot, windy and humid. But unlike 364 days, this one was unique for many reasons. This was graduation day at Butler County Community College. For the hundreds ofgraduates attending, this was the day they had waited for, the first day of their future. It was a first step. Some would be going on to various universities to continue their education. Others would be starting their search for their dream job, the one that their studies had prepared them for. For those not quite sure what they wanted to do next, this was a new beginning. Today, the graduating class of 1996 had one goal, to graduate. On May 18, they achieved that goal. This graduation ceremony, like myriad others, had many common factors. Like oth- ers, students gathered in alphabetical order and marched to the gymnasium for the ceremonies. In the gym (and the Kansas Room of the 1500 Building, which was packed, too, with well- wishers), family friends and significant others, were waiting to watch and cheer their loved ones as they received their diplomas. Like most graduation ceremonies, the faculty put on its fancy robes and tassles, and this one had a typical order of events. But this was no ordinary graduation ceremony. This one had a certain flair, a definite special quality. Once the grads had taken theirseats, PastorStan Seymourofthe First Christian Church in El Dorado gave the invocation. Then came BCCC graduate and vocalist Rachel Taylor's rendition of the school song, "Between Earth and Sky," followed by the college's Headliners singing "Think of Me" and "Friends of the Heart." Upon completion of these talented artists' offerings. PresidentJackie Vietti made introductions and the day's guest speakerwas announced. Barbara Matous, directorand ownerofAcrobaticAcademy Fitness and Eduction Center in Wichita, was this year's featured speaker. Matous, a Butler grad, spoke of her childhood memories growing up in El Dorado, the hard work and dedication she had which brought herto the point she was in her life. BCCC graduates, family and friends listened as she told how they, too, should follow their dreams and someday their dreams just might come true. For this is what graduation is all about, following your dreams. 0\ a Upon completion ofher speech, the 1996 class was presented to the audience, and awards were presented to this year's Order of the Gold receipients, and to the win- Orderofthe ^old ner of the prestigious Hubbard Award of Excellence, Ann Elaine Patton. As graduation exercises wrapped up, graduates proceeded to the front of the Julie A. Anderson Power Plant to receive their degrees, certificates and GEDs. Each person's name was Amy E. Cannady called, family and friends applauded, cheered, rang bells and whistled their congratula- Kimberly K. Clift tions. For some, although clearly embarassed, it was worth the trip to receive the cov- Kristie L. Cook eted award for all their hard work. Then a benediction was given and the graduating Pamela R. Dawson class of 1996 marched out of the building to music performed by the BCCC Wind En- Michael D. Fast Estie A. French semble. Anne M. Harris-Cravens A reception was held on the front lawn. Here, moms and dads took pictures of Misty D. Haskins their "babies," while others milled around sipping lemonade and reminiscing and ex- Jessica B. Hemphill changing congratulations among friends. Janice M. Howard Steve Moses was one of the recent grads. He'd just received his Associate in Terry L. Laird Applied Science degree. Moses explained that he is employed with Boston Chicken in Norman L. Lounds Wichita and that he plans to continue his education at K-State, majoring in restaurant/ Linda S. Marbut motel management. Moses wore a graduation cap like the hundreds of other graduates, Mona A. Martin — except his was customized. He attached a telling sign to his. "10K 3 YRS LATER." Debra J. Mendez An observer might thing that maybe he was a member ofthe track team. But only upon Vanessa M.Parker-Call — Rebecca A. Rhone talking to Steve Moses does one come to understand that it referred to $10,000 the — — Terri Jo Schowalter amount of money he'd spent getting his Butler degree and three years the time it David B. Steward took to reach this milestone. Leslie D. Wallis "WHODATHUNKIT?" was the post script. A fitting one on a day like this.— Story by Karyn Haines, Photos by JeffCooper.