6. don’t waste our future
12. sexual misconduct
16. Professor Appreciation
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mission statement: The Grizzly staff strives to keep students up to date on issues and events that matter to them. Content is edited and reviewed to ensure factual and relevant stories that are taking place on, around and near Butler Community College campuses. The Grizzly hopes to encourage students to stay involved in local happenings by informing them through a modernized and personal publication produced by students for students.
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Butler's 90th birthday
by Jaycie Wunder A number of events have been held in celebration of Butler's 90 years.
Don't waste our future 6 by Tatum Sturdivant
Donald Rommelfanger, Supervisor of Roads and Grounds, shares details about Butler's recycling habits.
8 The Art of Responsibly
Sharing Information
by Jaycie Wunder Butler brings in an outside source to help differentiate between news and false information.
Out Here in Kansas 10 by Jaycie Wunder A local documentary was recently shown at Butler.
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On the cover: This issue's cover ties into the editorial and page six, in celebration of Earth Day. Designed by: Tatum Sturdivant
16-21 12Sexual misconduct on BCC professors campus
by Emily Beckman What students should know about the issue.
by The Grizzly staff A closer look at some of Butler's professors.
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staff: Emily Beckman: Editor-in-chief Jaycie Wunder: Assistant editor Tatum Sturdivant: Design director Allison Simon: Co-photo editor Nadine Armstrong: Co-photo editor, media developer Allanah Taylor: Contributor Michael Swan: Adviser
Inside scoop on Freddy
by Allison Simon Learn more about Freddy Simon of Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers.
24 Spring sports photos
by The Grizzly staff & contributors
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Short Butler stay leads to long NBA career
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by Charles Chaney Butler alumnus Tony Allen recalls his time at Butler.
30 Q&A with Wishes don't win races 28 Dr. Vietti by Tamar Perkins Track athlete Tamar Perkins writes about overcoming obstacles to get where she is now.
by Emily Beckman Former Butler President Jacqueline Vietti shares her story at a Connect and Caffeinate event.
32Event photos
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34Cue the lights
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by Nadine Armstrong Butler Theatre performs Professor Bob Peterson's play.
editor's note:
With Earth Day, Teacher Appreciation Week and commencement on our minds, the 2016-17 school year is coming to a close. In our final issue, we chose to highlight one of the special aspects of Butler: the professors. We want to thank all faculty members at BCC, and wish all students the best in their future endeavors. It has been such an incredible experience to serve as the editor-in-chief of The Grizzly. I hope that our content has inspired you in some way. Thank you, -Emily Beckman
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editorial staff vote 5-0 We can’t take tomorrow if we don’t go green today. Butler has taken strides to create a more green campus. In the past 18 months there have been water bottle fountains installed in select buildings with heavy foot traffic, which conveniently inform thirsty patrons how many disposable water bottles have been saved. According to Ireland Turner, Assistant Director of Facilities Management, broken water fountains will continue to be replaced as the budget allows. There are a few recycling bins located around campus, although the only one that comes to mind is the line up in the 1500 building. It is clear that Butler is making an effort toward offering alternatives to being wasteful, but effort is not always enough to incite change. Students are here to learn and should be given opportunities to practice reducing, reusing and recycling. According to The Wichita Eagle, the city of Wichita issued its first high ozone alert of the year on Monday, April 10. Children, elderly and those with respiratory diseases were encouraged to stay indoors for safety reasons. The city encouraged people to reduce emissions on their own by avoiding driving vehicles during the hottest part of the day, delaying painting projects and refueling during dark or cool parts of the day. Since Butler campuses surround, and are located within Wichita, the school should help better the surrounding community. Students and staff should also contribute through organizing informative panels and encouraging peers to become more environmentally responsible. The staff at The Grizzly believes Butler should do more in the fight to create a better tomorrow for our planet. Designer: Tatum Sturdivant | The Grizzly | Issue Two
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3. 1. Sophomore Katherine Smalley throws clay as the crowd watches her. Photo by Allison Simon | 2. Sophomore Emiliano Molina shows off his art skills by drawing people around the event. Photo by Allison Simon | 3. Softball players Brynn Minor and Paige Pacher work the oyster feed. Photo by Nadine Armstrong | 4. Cookies help celebrate 90 years of Butler. Photo by Nadine Armstrong | 5. Sophomore Tanner Neath admires the art in the EB White Art Gallery. Photo by Allison Simon | 6. Some of the art displayed in the EB White Art Gallery. Photo by Allison Simon | 7. Sophomores Nathan Dewitt, Giizhig Rutledge and Shelby Robertson draw bystanders. Photo by Allison Simon
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a number of events have taken place in celebration of Butler’s 90 years by Jaycie Wunder
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utler’s 90th year of being an institution is well underway. Butler made its debut as a college institution in 1927 with the alternative name of El Dorado Junior College. Improvements The school is making exciting changes at this moment, including utilization of Guided Pathways, the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) and the move out of Andover High School which will take place a couple years down the road, according to President Kim Krull. Guided Pathways are being implemented to assist in raising the number of graduates Butler produces. Certain classes are put in place to help students succeed and raise completion rates. ALP enables students to take concurrent English classes, one they are placed in by their testing levels and then the next course in line for their level. This stimulates the learning process and helps keep students in moving forward with their peers academically. “The continued focus on students and student’s success with Guided Pathways is going to take a huge part with everyone to make it happen,” Krull says.
Events The festivities began on January 27 at the Fine Arts Open House and the Reception of the Faculty Biennial art exhibit. Activities will continue to take place throughout the end of the 2017 spring semester and continue into the 2017 fall semester, according to Krull. Kelly Snedden, Director of College Relations and Marketing, discussed events that will take place throughout the end of this semester. “It isn’t a full-blown celebration because in 10 years we will be 100,” Snedden says. The L.W. Nixon Library hosted a free speech presentation on March 30. Stephen Wolgast, a professor of journalism and digital media at Kansas State University, discussed First Amendment rights in present day society. “The initiative seeks to illuminate the impact of journalism and the humanities on American life today, to imagine the future, and to inspire new generations to consider the values represented by the body of the Pulitzer Prize-winning work,” a press release on Butler’s website says. The 14th Annual Oyster Feed put on by Grizzly Athletics took place on March 31. Butler commemorated its 90 years at the event by serving cookies to attendees.
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What are some ways you plan to save the Earth on Earth day? “I’m going to recycle. I’m going to take all my plastic water bottles and put them in a recycle bin.” Nate Ybarra | Freshman
What do you do to recycle? “[My sister and I] recycle pop cans. My sister has a place for plastics and everything else.” Lydia Boyenger | Sophomore
What do you do to recycle? “I don’t really recycle but if I see a bin that has recycle then I put my recyclables in it.” Mo Adekoya | Sophomore
What is the importance of recycling to you? “It’s important to me because this is the world we live in. The generation before us didn’t do a lot to keep the Earth clean. I think it’s our job to make it better.” Calder Klink | Sophomore
What is the importance of recycling to you? “It is important to recycle for me because the environment needs us to. It’s a waste, plastic fill the landfills. Why waste it when it can be reused?” Bethany Rich | Freshman
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What are some ways you save the earth? “I got my parents into recycling. Currently we are recycling and sometimes we go around town, take walks and pick up trash that is recyclable.” Tyler Smith | Freshman
Donald Rommelfanger shares details about Butler’s recyling habits
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magine this: five trash dumpsters full of half eaten food, notes from last week’s math class and partially used notebooks are emptied five days a week, and occasionally on Saturday. The trash taken from these dumpsters is emptied into the landfill where the waste sits there, waiting to be burned. While many do not think about how quickly their trash adds up, this is just in one week at Butler alone. Something people do not take into consideration is how easy it would be for them to recycle, which also helps save the planet. “One thing humans are good at is creating waste,” says Donald Rommelfanger, Supervisor of Roads and Grounds. “If we can provide a way to reuse the products we use every day and keep those products out of the landfills, the better off our environment will be.” Throughout campus there are strategically placed totes that can hold up to 200 pounds of paper each. There are also a few recycling stations for plastic bottles and aluminum cans, and three small dumpsters specifically for cardboard. On a weekly basis, facilities management picks up four to six totes, as well as
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Simple ways to go green: Purchase a reusable water bottle rather than using plastic bottles Sell, give away or donate reusable items instead of throwing them away Use reusable dishes, utensils, etc. instead of single use products Shop with reusable shopping bags Carpooling, walking or biking when possible Turn the lights off when leaving a room
disposing of three to four large trash bags from the recycling stations, while the city empties the dumpsters. “Butler can do things to be better at recycling, but some of those things add cost to our daily expenses,” Rommelfanger says. “Most of the expenses now include persons to complete the weekly job of picking up and disposing of the waste, along with the equipment.” Although money is an issue when trying to encourage recycling on campus, one way that Butler can increase the amount of recycling that is done is by making sure to properly dispose of products. “I feel very strongly about being good stewards to our planet,” Rommelfanger says. “If we could lower our waste to four dumpsters a day, or even three dumpsters a day, think how much we would keep out of our landfills.”
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The Art of Responsibly Sharing Information Butler brings in an outside source to help differentiate between news and false information
Stephen Wolgast, Director of the Collegian Media Group at Kansas State University, presents information regarding free speech on March 30. The presentation was entitled “Fake News: Free Speech in Times of Crisis.� photo by Jaycie Wunder
Kansas Collegiate Media Conference The Grizzly staff recently attended the 2017 Kansas Collegiate Media conference Emily Beckman - First in copy editing - Second in feature writing - Honorable mention in headline art/design - Honorable mention in mini-feature/ sidebar writing - Honorable mention in caption writing Hannah Howe - First in cover design - Third in table of contents - Honorable mention in table of contents
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Max McGlaun - First in mini-feature/sidebar writing - First in caption writing - Third in feature writing Tatum Sturdivant - Second in table of contents - Honorable mention in table of contents - Honorable mention in headline art/design Allanah Taylor - Honorable mention in illustration Jaycie Wunder - First in news/event writing - Second in copy editing
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n March 30, light was shed on the issue of "fake news.” Butler hosted a presentation by Stephen Wolgast, Director of the Collegian Media Group at Kansas State University, in the L.W. Nixon Library. The presentation is ‘Fake News: Free Speech in Times of Crisis.’ Wolgast gave attendees a look into how to do their own research and get to the bottom of sources used by news organizations. With information being spread at all times through technology, it has become a predominant issue that has caught a lot of attention in the past year. The issues of free speech and reporting responsibly as a citizen are important to properly inform peers. Wolgast discusses how, with social media, everyone has the ability to become a journalist to some extent. News can be shared with one click and spread like wildfire. To determine
whether or not a source can be credible, Wolgast demonstrated how to locate sources within stories and utilize the Internet to simply go back to the original source or information. Both staff and students were in attendance at the presentation. Some professors encouraged participation by offering extra credit to students who attended. Freshman Meghan Heywood was present for the event. “It was very informative,” Heywood says. “It’s great that Butler offers opportunities like this to learn outside the classroom.” It was encouraged to fact check information and backtrack on sources to ensure reliability, especially for deciding to click the share button and spreading false information to peers. Sharing responsibly would cut down on the amount of distorted, frivolous or downright dishonest information being circulated.
Left: The Grizzly staff attends the Kansas Collegiate Media Conference on April 9-10. The staff received a number of awards during the event, including a Silver Medal for its overall 2015-16 publication. (L-R): Emily Beckman, Jaycie Wunder, Allison Simon, Tatum Sturdivant, Nadine Armstrong | Top: Michael Swan (left), adviser of The Grizzly, presents the 2017 Jackie Engel Award to Bill Gasper (right). Gasper is the jounalism adviser at Hays High School. photo by Nadine Armstrong
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Jon Pic and Adam Knapp stand in front of the ‘Out Here in Kansas’ sign in the Welcome Center. | Knapp answers questions about the film. Photos by Nadine Armstrong
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out here in kansas local documentary shown at Butler
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utler recently presented a locally created documentary discussing the seemingly strained relationship of the LGBTQIA community and some churches. “’Out’ Here in Kansas” showed in the Hubbard Welcome Center on February 23. Director Adam Knapp and producer Jon Pic were both present at the Butler premiere. Knapp has strong ties to Butler and the surrounding area. He recalls growing up just 10 minutes from the college, attending football camps during his teenage years and taking college algebra through BCC. He covered Grizzly sporting events for The Wichita Eagle, and remembers staying up all night with them in Idaho after they won the national championship. Knapp taught English for the college as an adjunct and worked with the athletic and marketing departments. “Butler is part of my family,” he says. Streaming “‘Out’ Here in Kansas” online is currently in the works and the goal is to have it shareable online sometime this year, according to Knapp. There is currently a teaser video up on their website, outhereinkansas.com. Currently, the documentary is being shown on college campuses and is entered in multiple film festivals. Knapp had many inspirations for creating the documentary. “I really felt like God told me to do it and people may look at me like I’m nuts, but I strongly believe that,” he says. The story of the documentary centers around Joe Wright, a pastor at Summit Church of Wichita, and Andover native, Burt Humburg. The Butler Inclusion Council unanimously decided to present “‘Out” Here in Kansas” on Butler campuses. “The Butler Inclusion Council has existed at Butler since 2013,” Crystal Aluko says. “We exist to advance ideas and make recommendations that foster inclusive work and educational experiences.” The council meets once a month, and has aimed its focus this year on providing diversity trainings to staff on Institutional Development Days. Aluko says in an email that the Inclusion Council is working on getting student representation into the council. For now, the council contacts the Student Government Association for any feedback they would like on issues and events. In April, the council will co-host, with the Black Student Association, a Butler Alumni Diversity Panel which will discuss six African-American women who lived on the Butler campus in the early ‘70s.
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Sexual Misconduct on Campus: what students should know by Emily Beckman
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hen flipping through recent Annual Security Reports, it is noticeable that the majority of criminal offenses at Butler are marked with a zero. This is what makes the numbers on reported sexual misconduct and harassment cases stand out. Each semester, all new students receive a Title IX training regarding sexual misconduct. In addition, Butler recently conducted its first Campus Climate Survey for Title IX, which was sent to all students. The survey is set to be conducted every two years. Both the training and the survey are sent through Canvas. According to Sherri Conard, Butler’s Title IX coordinator, the recent Campus Climate Survey was sent to 6,938 students. Of these, 2,735 students completed the survey and another 752 started the survey but did not complete it. “The Climate Survey gathers information about the scope and nature of sexual assault and misconduct among our college students, gives data pertaining to attitudes among students
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about the campus atmosphere regarding sexual assault and misconduct and provides data on where there may be gaps of knowledge so that we can provide appropriate educational programming for our students,” Conard says. Since taking over as Title IX coordinator in July 2015, 12 incidents of sexual misconduct have been reported, according to Conard. “Fortunately, we have minimal incidents reported at Butler compared to other colleges that you hear in the media,” Conard says. “However, I’m certain that there are incidents that go unreported, which is why we provide training to our students. We want students who feel that they may be a victim of sexual misconduct to know how to report incidents.” While Bill Rinkenbaugh, vice president of student services, notes that Butler’s numbers are “significantly less than other colleges and universities across the country,” he says that “12 incidents are 12 incidents too many.” “All individuals need to understand that they
have the right to work and live in a positive educational environment that is free from sexual harassment and violence,” Rinkenbaugh says in an email interview. ‘Two separate arenas’ The Department of Public Services (DPS), which includes 11 officers, has jurisdiction over all Butler campuses. There is at least one officer on duty during operating hours at Butler of Andover, and there is always at least one officer on duty at Butler of El Dorado. However, the department takes calls at all campuses. “The same rules and laws and expectations are applicable across the campus footprint,” Police Chief James T. Bryan says. When it comes to handling cases of sexual misconduct, there is somewhat of a “disconnect” between the college and DPS, according to Bryan. “We [DPS] only have control of these incidents as they occur from a police perspective on college property; things we own, operate, manage or are in attendance at,” he says. For instance, Bryan explains, an incident that occurs at The Villas would not be investigated by DPS, but could be investigated by the Title IX team, since it would probably include Butler students. DPS does not handle all cases of sexual misconduct and the Title IX investigators are not obligated to refer all cases to the department. “It’s inherently designed to be two separate arenas,” Bryan says. One of Bryan’s jobs is to prepare the college’s Annual Security Report.
“In that annual security report I not only report those crimes that are mandated to be reported, I also include in free narrative form the quantity of cases that the Title IX team has managed. Just for full disclosure,” he says. According to the 2016 report, there were 11 administratively investigated harassment cases on all Butler properties in 2015. Of these, there were two cases of gender based complaint, five cases of sexual harassment and four other or unknown classification harassment complaints. Four of these cases were determined to be unfounded. Additionally, there were two cases of dating violence, two cases of domestic violence and two cases of stalking reported in 2015. While this is the most recent official report, Bryan says that through a “quick count” of last year’s reports, DPS investigated eight cases that could be construed as sexual misconduct in 2016. “That would include forcible and person on person sex crimes as well as those ‘simple harassment’ matters that reached our desk,” he says. Bryan describes sexual misconduct cases as time-consuming, emotional and “taxing on the officer, the investigator and the victim.” “But we’ll continue doing them; we’ll keep learning,” Bryan says. “We want people to have fun. We want people to have relationships that are healthy and positive, but we also want students to be protected.”
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sexual misconduct on campus (continued) According to the 2015 and 2016 Annual Security Reports: 2013: 2 cases of dating violence 2 cases of domestic violence 0 cases of stalking 2014: 3 cases of dating violence 3 cases of domestic violence 1 case of stalking 2015: 2 cases of dating violence 2 cases of domestic violence 2 cases of stalking
resources for students: Student Handbook College Health Services Nancy Hamm, Butler’s licensed counselor, is available free of charge to any student or employee at Butler. Victims can call 800-656.HOPE(4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider that is not associated with Butler. In addition, victims can find information on their website, https://www.rainn.org/.
A Department of Public Safety (DPS) vehicle is parked on the El Dorado campus. DPS consists of 11 officers. There is always at least one officer on duty at BOE, and at least one officer on duty at BOA during operating hours. photo by Nadine Armstrong
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q&A
Sherri Conard
Bill Rinkenbaugh Q: What should students know regarding this topic?
Q: What measures does Butler take after a report of sexual misconduct has been filed?
A: Students should know that Butler Community College has a Title IX policy that is designed to provide a positive educational environment for all individuals. If students are not familiar with the policy, they should make themselves familiar with the policy. If they are a victim of sexual misconduct or sexual violence, they should report that incident. If they want it to remain confidential, then they should report it to our counselor, Nancy Hamm. If they want it investigated, then they can report it to any Butler employee with whom they feel comfortable.
A: Once a report has been filed, as the Title IX Coordinator, I evaluate the complaint to determine if the incident falls under Title IX and if so, I designate an investigating officer to investigate the complaint. The investigating officer will interview both the complainant and respondent, any possible witnesses provided and gather other necessary information related to the complaint. The officer will then complete a written statement of all the fact-finding. The statement is sent to me to determine if there is enough evidence to indicate that the sexual misconduct rose to the level of creating a hostile environment, which violates the college’s Title IX policy. If it is determined that there has been a violation of the policy, administration will take appropriate steps to eliminate the situation. This can be anywhere from probation to expulsion.
who to talk to: Sherri Conard Title IX Coordinator Sherri Conard is Butler’s Title IX Coordinator. Her office is located in the 5000 building on the Andover campus. Bill Rinkenbaugh Vice President of Student Services Bil Rinkenbaugh is a trained investigator for Title IX. His office is located in the 600 building on the El Dorado campus. James T. Bryan Police Chief, Department of Public Safety Bryan investigates sexual misconduct cases from a police perspective. His office is located in the 1100 Building of the El Dorado campus.
Nancy Hamm Counselor Nancy Hamm is a licensed counselor who is available to Butler staff and students. Her office is located in the 1100 Building of the El Dorado campus.
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professor appreciation
A closer look at some of Butler's professors.
Valerie Lippoldt-Mack Some call her ‘Smack.’ Valerie Lippoldt-Mack has taught at Butler for the last 29 years. She teaches music and tap, and is the Headliners instructor. She also teaches tap at the Kansas Dance Academy. Before coming to Butler, she taught at Maize High School as a choir teacher. Mack says the most rewarding thing about teaching is watching the students grow. “A lot of our students now are teaching,” she says. Some of her former students now play major characters like Prince Charming, Cinderella and Mickey Mouse at Disney World. One student performed with Jimmy Fallon in a Barbershop Quartet. Butler alumnus Cameron Bidel was on ‘American Idol’ two years ago and got a record deal writing songs in Nashville. He wrote a song for the Headliners called “We are the Change.” For 23 years she judged at a show choir competition at Disney every spring break. She got her nickname ‘Smack’ the first year she taught at Butler. “When I introduced myself I said, ‘Hi, Mrs. Mack. And I said Mrs. Mack really fast. And everybody heard ‘Smack,’” she says. “So for 27 to 28 years, my nickname has been ‘Smack.’” Mack and Professor Matthew Udland have an icebreaker book coming out. This will be her third icebreaker. She has published six books. Other colleges use her books as textbooks. “Life is very busy and that’s why I’ve always been surrounded by good people. Because I could not do what I do without the wonderful people and great facility and administration,” Mack says.
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robert clark Assistant Professor Robert Clark teaches geography and history.
The opportunity to interact with his students in the “college academic context” is something Clark enjoys. One of his favorite aspects of teaching is getting to help students “see the relevance of understanding history or human geography to the context of their own lives.” His favorite course to teach is his U.S History 2 class. In his free time, some of his favorite activities include watching movies, reading and good conversation over coffee or food. “If I have enough time, outdoor adventure is my first choice,” Clark says. This includes hunting, backpacking and camping. According to Clark, the most exciting things he has done in his life are marrying his wife, Jolene, and solo backpacking in the Olympic Mountains of Washington.
Cory Teubner
Cory Teubner is currently on his fifth year of being a professor of English at Butler. He was not always set on being a teacher as he really enjoyed the academic work he was doing, but soon found that teaching was “stimulating” and “satisfied” him in all the ways his academic work did. Teaching has brought him opportunities, such as making rich connections with interesting and creative people. “It is so satisfying to get to know students as they blossom as learners with unique personalities and motivations,” Teubner says. Teubner’s advice to aspiring educators is to “stay curious and keep learning,” and to stay passionate about your content so you model lifelong learning for students. One thing still on Teubner’s list of experiences to complete is to climb the Appalachian Trail. He was once geared up to do so with his wife, but plans were put on hold as they took jobs in China. He hopes to still accomplish this feat.
Richard Arthur
Richard Arthur is a professor of English at Butler. Arthur is passionate about literature and his biggest pet peeve as an educator is paper clips, because they get entangled. Arthur finds the most exciting aspect of being an educator is “invoking love of words from students.” Arthur simply puts that what draws him most about literature is “words.” If stranded on a deserted island and he could only bring one thing, Arthur says he would choose Scripture. One piece of literature he would recommend to everyone would be “Ulysses” by James Joyce. Designer: Tatum Sturdivant | The Grizzly | Issue Three
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professor appreciation Q&A with Professor Jeff Tymony Q: What is your favorite part of teaching at Butler Community College? A: Students that have more needs and are not college ready ‌ I like helping them and [giving] a second chance for kids who have not been given a chance; helping kids that need it.
A Personal Look into professor monica boknecht’s classroom
Q: Why did you want to become a teacher? A: My career is a process. I worked in law enforcement and [as] a trainer for law enforcement, and it just progressed into a teacher. I really like it (teaching) and teaching kids the rules and steps and being able to teach kids. This is what I’m going to do the rest of my life. Q: What is your favorite class to teach at Butler Community College? A: I can teach 20 classes and I put my spin on all of them, but I think my favorite is sociology. I bring everything I have into my teaching. Professor Monica Boknecht. Photo by Jaycie Wunder
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hen I prompted my Marriage and Family teacher in an email about what kind of animal she would be if she could choose, she replied a dragonfly. Who chooses dragonfly? Of course my instructor, Monica Boknecht, admitted she was not sure if dragonfly really counted as an animal, but she also explained her reasoning behind her choice. “I think that dragonflies are so intriguing because they start their lives under water and then eventually climb a reed and to breathe air and learn to fly,” Boknecht says. “I like the dual nature and the idea that we have to choose to breathe before we can take flight.” I mean, come on, even I can find the beauty in that. Boknecht has been teaching as an adjunct instructor at Butler since the 2015 fall semester. She is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist with a B.S. in Psychology and an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, both from Friends University. Some advice she gives aspiring educators is to show patience to students who are going through a big transition. “I think that at this level of education the expectations are obviously higher, but for some of the students this is literally their first experience away from home and that is a chaotic time for a person,” Boknecht says. As an educator she finds that forming relationships with her students is an important part of her job and enjoys the moments when she can see her students get curious about topics discussed within her class. I myself have found being a student of Boknecht has helped me increase my knowledge in a subject I honestly thought I knew a considerable amount about. I mean I was wrong, obviously, but I am sure that surprises no one as I am 20 years of age, never been married or had any children. With that said, the class has definitely helped me consider what I hope my future to look like within those milestones in my life. Class is set up where varying points are discussed within the chapter, but the floor is always open for students to contribute and open up about their personal stories. Boknecht also shares her own narratives with the class to further reinforce the information students are learning through their textbooks. I have found this further interests me in the class setting and keeps me engaged during lectures. Former Butler student, Meredith Olds, can still recall how she engaged in her Marriage and Family class. “I enjoyed how she made the class fun and interesting. When she was teaching she made it like she was having a conversation with us instead of lecturing us. She made the classroom a comfortable place to be and was always looking for ways to help her students succeed in school and in life,” Olds says. “[Boknecht] is hands down one of the best teachers I had my two years at Butler.”
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John and Alexis Michael’s favorite local restaurants - Newport Grill - Georges French Bistro - Pho Special - The Anchor - N&J Cafe Top: Executive Chef John Michael and his wife Alexis work together in the Hospitality and Culinary Arts department. John is the current chair of the department and Alexis is an adjunct instructor. Alexis says the best part of working together is “experiencing the exciting growth of the program together...” | Bottom Left: Butler’s Hospitality and Culinary Arts facilities are located at The Boston Recreation Center. The center is located at 6555 E. Zimmerly St. in Wichita. | Bottom Right: Instructors John and Alexis Michael watch as second year student Allison Detrick prepares a dish called rouladen (braised German beef rolls) in the Cuisines of Northern Europe class. photos by Emily Beckman
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A dynamic duo John and alexis michael help prepare students for the hospitality and culinary arts industry by Emily Beckman
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rom England to the United States, Executive Chef John Michael has continued his longtime passion for the culinary arts industry. He recalls beginning to work at a place in England called La Patisserie at age 12. At 14 he moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina where he was unable to work in the industry until age 16. Eventually, in his early 20s, he wound up at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York. There, he would earn his associate’s and bachelor's degrees and meet his future wife, a Wichita native. After marrying in 2006, John and Alexis Michael moved to Sonoma, California: California Wine County. He worked in Napa and she worked in Sonoma, both in the wine industry. In 2009, after having their first daughter, they moved to Wichita. Now, John is the chair of Butler’s Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Department, and Alexis is an adjunct instructor for the department. They both enjoy working with students. “Like most teachers, I love seeing students discover their passion for the subject matter,” Alexis writes in an email interview. “College is a great place to find your tribe and geek-out over a subject. I love witnessing that happen with food and hospitality.” John says he talks to his students when he feels like he’s having a bad day. “The things so much of them are overcoming to be here; to follow a dream, it's humbling. It's really amazing,” he says. John notes that culinary arts classes aren’t just an “easy A.” “The culinary program really exists for students who take it very seriously and are interested in pursuing a career in culinary arts,” he says. “It's not just playing in the kitchen.”
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Q&A with Freddy Simon: Q: What is your favorite custard? A: Chocolate with Marshmallow Sauce. Q: What good advice would you give to a college student? A: Don’t cut classes, study hard. Study something you enjoy/love and you would like to keep doing. Q: What makes El Dorado’s location special? A: It was the third store we opened. This store was the first restaurant out of the Wichita area. It was one of the highest openings we have had. Q: If you had to choose on one item on your menu to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: A patty melt or a single cheese burger with pickles and onions. Q: Where was the first Freddy’s location? What year? A: The first Freddy’s was opened in August 2002 at West 21 St. and Tyler Road.
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Top: Freddy Simon of Freddy’s Frozen Custard greets a customer at a Wichita location. | Middle: Simon orders the famous steakburger and fries for lunch. | Bottom: Simon is all smiles greeting and taking photos with the younger patrons of the restaurant. Photos by Allison Simon
inside scoop on freddy by Allison Simon
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rederick Simon: custard connoisseur. Simon was born in California in 1925. He was one of nine children, and had four brothers and four sisters. Simon grew up on a farm where his family butchered their own beef for steakburgers. They also made their own frozen custard using a hand turned ice cream freezer. Simon attended Wichita State University for accounting, and was a member of the WSU basketball team. He met his wife, Norma Jean Kerschen, in Kansas and married her at the St. Joseph Church in Andale. They were married Aug. 21, 1947 and will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Simon and his wife have five sons and one daughter. Simon served in the infantry branch of the United States Army as a sergeant, and fought in World War II in the Philippines. He is generous with donations to support the military today. Simon and two of his sons, Bill and Randy, began their restaurant career in 2002 when they opened Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. They have opened over 246 restaurants in 30 states. Simon strives to attend every restaurant opening. Once he attended three openings in one day. He also makes surprise visits to his restaurants. He has financially helped every city he has opened in by hiring construction crews as well as local people to work in his restaurants. He is a major supporter of veterans. He donated money to the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. He has supported other organizations through fundraising events and challenges.
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Top Left: Freshman Julianna Horner throws her first warm-up shot put of the day. Photo by Allison Simon | Bottom Left: Sophomore Sloan Baker helped lead the Grizzlies to a 13-3 victory over McPherson College JV. Photo by Nadine Armstrong | Top Right: Sophomore Madison McLaughlin warms up for pole vault. Photo by Allison Simon| Middle Right: Sophomore Javis Larson is up to bat during the doubleheader against Barton. Photo by Nadine Armstrong | Bottom Right: Sophomore Regan Mergele pitches during a softball game. Photo by Butler Sports Media
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Top Left: Sophomore Ki’Audra Hayter slides into the base during the Friends JV game. Photo by Butler Sports Media| Bottom Left: Sophomore Landon Cuskelly flies over the bar to complete his last jump of the day. Photo by Allison Simon| Right: Freshman Tyson Penn clears 2.08 meters (6’ 9 3/4”) on his first attempt at the high jump. Penn set a meet record jump to win his event. Photo by Allison Simon
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short butler stay leads to long Nba career “Grindfather” tony Allen recalls his time at butler by Charles Chaney
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ony Allen sauntered over to the media scrum awaiting his words at the University of Toronto’s Basketball Centre. He’s drenched in sweat and carried a familiar salty smell that anyone would recognize after an hour of hard pounding basketball practice. Allen wipes his brow, takes a deep breath and hits the media with a “What’s happening, baby?” “Butler isn’t like Chicago,” Allen says. “It’s a lot slower pace.” Why does Tony Allen care about Butler Community College? Everyone who follows Allen’s career knows most of his history. He’s a former drug dealer, turned dropout, turned barely graduated to NBA first team all-defense. What most don’t know is where he was granted his first start: at Butler Community College. “Man, I don’t ever forget Butler,” Allen says with a smile on his face. “I ate a lot of ice cream.” He chuckled and peered to his right, imagining either the ice cream or his time at
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Butler. “Before going to Butler, I had never even been on a plane or out of Chicago,” Allen says. “That was the first time I learned about the recruiting process.” Allen had trouble in his neighborhood prior coming to Butler in 2000. If it wasn’t for Will Bynum, current NBA player for the Denver Nuggets, Allen would have never arrived in El Dorado. “I remember asking him what he was doing for school,” Bynum says. “He wasn’t about school at the time. I talked him into coming to Crane [Prep] and the rest was history.” “My grades were bad,” Allen says. “I didn’t think I’d ever go to college.” Allen had been dealing drugs and didn’t go to school his freshman or sophomore years of high school. It wasn’t until his interaction with Bynum that everything changed. “I didn’t start my junior year and it wasn’t until my senior year until things starting popping, you know?” Allen says. That’s where James Peters comes in. Peters, who played for Butler, UNLV
Sacramento, California. Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Kings 112-98. Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
and many teams throughout the NBA Developmental League, says Allen had all the talent in the world. Anyone can see it; he just needed a little pushing. “James was supposed to go the NBA, but because he was too old for high school ball that never panned out,” Allen says. “James said Butler would have a scholarship for me if I came down, so I did,” Allen says. After playing in a scrimmage, former Butler head coach Dennis Helms told Allen he had a scholarship for him to sign. “I owe so much to Coach Helms,” Allen says. “He and Butler taught me how to be a man.” During his time at Butler, Allen shined. He was named the Jayhawk West Division Freshman of the Year and averaged 16.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. For Allen, his time at Butler wasn’t all
roses. He was dismissed from the team following the 2000-01 season. Allen would go on to Wabash Valley College (Ill.) and then to Oklahoma State University. At Oklahoma State, he’d be named the Big 12 Player of the Year and lead the Cowboys to the NCAA Final Four. “Before Butler, I could barely read or write,” Allen says. Known as the “Grindfather” throughout Memphis for coining the phrase “grit n’ grind,” Allen is a staple in any discussion for the NBA’s top defensive players. He’s busy giving fits to everyone from his high school buddy Bynum to the Most Valuable Players of Kevin Durant and LeBron James. “I fooled around at Butler for real,” Allen says. “I don’t forget what I learned at Butler. My college degree, no Oklahoma State, no NBA. None of it would have ever happened if it wasn’t for the BCC.” Designer: Tatum Sturdivant | The Grizzly | Issue Three
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Wishes Don't Win Races tamar perkins writes about overcoming obstacles to get where she is now
Left: Tamar Perkins at the Ev Kohls Grizzly Classic held April 8. Photo by Allison Simon | Right: Perkins races to the finish line during indoor season. Photo by Ed Bailey
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ife consists of experiences, challenges and lessons along the way. Sometimes these challenges can become unbearable, especially when all odds are against you. Consequently, going against all odds is something everyone must experience in life. Track and Field has been something special and quite frustrating as I get older. Many incidents and failures have stared me in the face. Disappointments and dreams deferred. A series of ups and downs, but a moment when I was injured for track I was told by the doctor that I had turf toe: a sprain to the ligaments around the big toe joint, which works primarily as a hinge to permit up and down motion. Just behind the big toe joint in the ball of your foot are two pea-shaped bones embedded in the tendon that moves your big toe. Shocking … not being able to run correctly and practice full speed bothered me the most. It was like I had to start all over again: trying to keep my form, keeping my knees up, etc. I thought to myself, “How can any person go through this; moreover, an athlete in their senior year?” My
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toes were stinging like a bite from a bee. I couldn't seem to comprehend why I was going through this drastic situation. I was an athlete at Cypress Falls High School in Houston, Texas, and if you know this city as well as I do, you would know that there is a lot of competition when it comes to track. In Texas our schools are classified based on enrollment into six groups, 1A through 6A. For example, schools having an enrollment of 475 or less are in the smallest (1A) classification. The remainder of the league's member schools are divided equally into fifths, with the largest schools in group 6A. Each group is made up of two regions. Basically, the higher your division, the tougher it is to make it to the state championships, and my school was classified as 6A. All I could think about was how was I going to compete in districts, area, regionals and then state in the condition I was in. Every day at school I sat with a plastic smile, surrounded by all the joy that I wished I could have.
I wanted that mutual feeling, but my dark thoughts were taking over my mind. It was almost as if it was yesterday I was practicing on the track, the week of our first track meet. The pain was so bad, I couldn't walk. I was crying in pain. I rushed to the trainer, and he told me I was going to have to sit out my first track meet of the season. Disappointment was shown all over my face, I was told to go to the trainers for the whole week. Having to go to the trainers constantly, therapy, icing my toes every second, I wasn't able to practice hard, lift like I wanted to in the gym, and move around as much. I felt like a piece of me was torn off. I was not accustomed to this lifestyle, but I knew it was for the better. After the first track meet, I was able to practice again. Of course, it would have been smarter for me to sit out longer. But I went against it, and competed throughout the whole season, running every track meet in pain taped up in compression tape called KT Tape for injuries. I was stubborn, and it only made the situation worse. Rather than allowing this new circumstance to spiral my life out of control, I decided to accept it. I knelt on my knees every night, praying for this misery to end, asking God to make it all disperse. I had to keep a positive attitude at all times, to keep my faith up and not get discouraged. All I could do was cry every night realizing that this situation was occurring. I witnessed my own pain and frustration. I told myself, "God knows best and everything happens for a reason." Keeping this attitude helped me survive this whole situation. The day of my district track meet, I was nervous, as I had no clue what was going to happen on that very day. Flashing back to my previous track meets, and the pain in my toes ... I had three events, 100 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay, and 4x200m relay. I was nervous about my individual event (100 meter dash). As they called for my event on the loudspeaker, I warmed up and mentally prepared myself for the race. As I stepped on the track in my assigned lane, I took a deep breath, and repeated what mother told me to say, “Jesus is Lord,” before each race. "Runners to your mark,” said the starter. “Set.” Pow. The gun went off. I drove out the blocks as hard as I could the first 40 meters, pumped my arms and picked up my knees, maintaining the same speed
throughout the race. The last 20 meters I noticed I was sitting in third place neck to neck with two other girls. Right at the finish line I leaned in and got fourth place. My coach quickly rushed to me to tell me that I qualified for area. Words could not explain how I felt. Right after that event, my team and I qualified for area in the relays. I was shocked and excited at the same time, believing the simple fact that I did it on an injury. I ran to my parents to deliver the great news. I saw the light and felt happiness coming back into my life. The next week was the area meet. I ran my events again and qualified for Regionals in the 100 meter dash. It was almost as if it was yesterday, I could just remember my mother having tears of joy in the stands, and I was ranked #3 in the area. I ran the Regional meet two weeks later. Unfortunately, I did not qualify for state, but I was proud of myself. I was proud of how far I made it, and the crazy thing about it is that I was severely injured. It was as if there was something put upon me on those very days. However, now running as an older athlete, going through that obstacle taught me to appreciate what you have. Don’t take things for granted. We tend to take advantage of important things (goals) and we treat time as a cheap commodity that we blindly waste. But in the end, because I relied on my faith, and I was blessed with an opportunity to compete in a position others were not, I became a more humble and stronger person. I even became a Butler athlete. I take care of my body more, before and after practice. I have also changed my mission from making sure that, that one experience in my life teaches me and makes my goals much more important. My indoor season here even started off pretty rough, and I wasn’t performing like I thought I would. But I always flashback and realize the horror I went through, and how I can overcome any obstacle that comes my way. Qualifying for regionals earlier this semester was amazing, running my season best time in the 60 meter dash was very much needed. I’m looking forward to the rest of my season. My mom told me, “Your confidence has gotten stronger, and I’m proud of all your accomplishments you’ve made from senior year to now. I can’t wait to see you do bigger and better things.”
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by Emily Beckman
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acqueline Vietti was the first female president of Butler Community College, serving from 1995 to 2012: a total of 17 years. During her time as president, a number of expansion projects took place. These projects include The Hubbard Welcome Center, The Champions Training Center, The BG Products Veterans Sports Complex in collaboration with the city and USD 490 and more. In addition, while she was at Butler, a team of experts built the online learning program. Vietti spoke at a Connect and Caffeinate event in February, sharing her story with members and business people of the El Dorado community. What was the most rewarding aspect of serving as the president of BCC? Oh, that’s such an easy answer … the people. The students, the faculty and staff, the people in the community. I wouldn't have traded working with any of them for anything. It's the people who make any organization and there really are none better than the people of Butler and those that support Butler. Butler has such incredibly talented faculty who are unwaveringly dedicated to students’ success. Everyone in support services roles are equally dedicated to students’ success. And we have such strong believers in the broader community in the Top: Jennifer Callaway introduces former Butler Community College President Dr. Jacqueline Vietti at a Connect and Caffeinate event held in February. Bottom: Dr. Vietti shares her story with a group of community members and business owners. Vietti served as the president of BCC for 17 years, and was the first female president. photos by Nadine Armstrong
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Q&A with Dr. Vietti Former president Jackie vietti shares her story at a connect & caffeinate event difference that Butler makes that it was just a joy to work with those individuals. What was the biggest challenge you faced at Butler? My motto has always been 'dream big and start small.' I can’t think of any challenge we weren't willing to take on. You have the usual challenge of limited resources, but we always found a way to do what needed to be done to serve our students and our community. I’m at a loss to pinpoint a huge challenge. It isn't to say that it was always easy; it wasn't, but we had such a can-do attitude that we had ways to get things done; things that made a difference. What is your advice for women who want to pursue a career in leadership? First of all, believe they can. Believe in their own self-worth and value, find mentors that will give them sound advice, and acquire the skills and knowledge they need to pursue particular positions. And last, always, always, always operate with integrity and authenticity. [And] to be open to opportunities and be willing to step outside their comfort zones. It's okay to risk, it’s even okay to fail, what's not okay is not trying. What are your connections to Butler now? I follow the great things it is continuing to do. I
follow it on facebook, I get the foundation newsletter, I follow sports on facebook. I was on the Butler Foundation for a term. The foundation is the private fundraising arm of the college. It has a foundation board of directors apart from the board of trustees, it is focused on raising funds for scholarships and program support and helping to meet other needs of the college that are beyond the college’s operating budget. So now my association is less formal, but I will always, always be the staunchest of advocates for Butler. I am remembered for saying ‘you will never really leave Butler,’ and I will never really leave Butler. Why did you want to speak at the connect and caffeinate event? I am a firm believer in giving back, and Butler Community College and the community of El Dorado have been so very good to me that when I was asked if I would be willing to share my story it was that opportunity for me to give back a little to those entities that have enriched my life. Is there anything else you would like to add? I think in closing I just want to express my deepest and lasting gratitude for the opportunity to work beside people of the caliber at Butler, and I just encourage those people to continue to do their difference-making work.
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Left: (Top L-R) Levi Brinkley, Noah Stewart, Caleb Stewart, Jordan Reinert, (Bottom) Aeirus Gantt, Tristen Landreth, Gisell Gonzalez. | Right: Gonzalez and Dan Johnson play basketball during the CRU spring party celebrating the end of the school year held April 7. photos by Nadine Armstrong
Left: Taylor Bradley sings a solo during the set for Headliners. Right: Butler Headliners perform at the Winter Vocal Concert March 8. (L-R) Mathew Prater, Sam Walters, Emily Rischel, Jerry Birts, Jillian Brower, Zach Faltys, Taylor Bradley, Nathan Keck, Madi Sits. photos by Nadine Armstrong
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Top Left: The Student Government Association held the eighth annual Grizzly Give Back Day on Saturday, April 8. Students worked at different sights around town. (L-R) sophomores DeQuan Love, Carsyn Colton, Gillian Stuart and Liam Clifton rest on a couch during Give Back Day. | Bottom Left: Destiney Smith and Anna Tipton work together to pour mulch around a tree at the YMCA. | Right: Connor Patterson and friends work together around a tree at the YMCA. photos by Nadine Armstrong
Keanna Reynolds tie-dyes a T-shirt during a hall event held on April 11. photo by Nadine Armstrong Student Government Association officers Dalanie Hadley (BOE treasurer), Vanessa NorwoodKiddey (BOE vice president), Sierra Cargill (president), Mar’kese Wise (BOE coordinator), Ann Ridgway (BOA vice president) and Brooke Toedman (BOE secretary) at an SGA meeting on April 4. photo by Nadine Armstrong Designer: Tatum Sturdivant | The Grizzly | Issue Three
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Q&A with theatre student Max McGlaun: Q: What was it like working with Mr. Peterson on this show? A: It was pretty interesting being a small five man cast like we had. With Mr. Peterson it was a lot more personalized and since we were spending so much time with him in the week it became more relaxed. Not rehearsals, but the way he was around us. It’s very interesting working that close with a director. Q: What was it like working in a Black Box theater? A: It was kind of challenge at first. You have no resting points on stage, because everywhere you look you’re looking directly at the crowd and they can see everything you do. You don’t have a backside to turn to if you break character or anything. You have to be really into it and you have to make sure all sides hear you, so you project even more. You’ll be talking in the opposite direction of other people. It was difficult at times but after we did it so much it became kind of routine. Q: What is your favorite part about working in the theater department? A: After we had really good show just how high our energy was and how on top of the world you feel after you perform so well. Just bonding with the people in the show was a ton of fun. I’m closer with all four of the guys that were in it. I really enjoy just portraying another character.
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Top: Patrik (McGlaun) gets upset after realizing that it was his fault the bride went to a different shop to get a haircut. Middle: Jon (Moore) strangles Patrik (McGlaun) because of a misunderstanding between the bride and Patrik (McGlaun). Bottom: Gary (Martinez) remenisces on his childhood with Tom (Moore). Photos by Nadine Armstrong
cue the lights & sound Professor’s play performed in a black Box setting by Nadine Armstrong
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or the first time in 15 years, the Butler Theatre Department put on a show in a Black Box Theatre. Showings of “Hair Deux” were performed in Room 766 of the Fine Arts building from Tuesday, Feb. 21, through Saturday, Feb. 25. In a Black Box Theatre setting, the audience is in a circle and the actors perform in the center. Lights were added to the dance room in 2002 when Larry Patton, Dean Emeritus of Humanities and Fine Arts, had the idea that the studio could also function as a performance space. The studio is equipped with a light board and sound equipment and theatrical lighting. “Hair Deux” is the second act from “Barbershop Quartet,” written by Butler professor Bob Peterson in 1996. “There were several stories running in my head and I realized they were connected,” Peterson says. He remembered a play by Neil Simon and thought it would be neat to put the four stories together. The play was first performed in Los Angeles for a stage reading. Then in Wichita for the Center for the Arts. And, most recently, it was performed by the Butler Theatre Department. This was the first time the show was performed in a Black Box Theatre, and Peterson enjoyed it in a Black Box setting. “It was an unique way of staging the play. It was an intimate way for intimate stories,” Peterson says. The two acts are titled “Buzz Cut” and “Spit Curls.” In “Buzz Cut,” two brothers, Tom Carlson (Chandler Moore) and Gary Carlson (Jacob Martinez), are packing up their boyhood home outside of Topeka. Tom moved to California and hadn’t been home in quite a long time. The two brothers have a strained relationship, which they work to mend. In “Spit Curls,” groom Jon Alexander (Chandler Moore) is looking for his phone in the chapel of the Presbyterian Church in Shawnee Mission. He runs into the hairstylist of his bride to be, Patrik Dotter (Max McGlaun). Patrik is upset and creates a conflict with Jon. Peterson says working with his students on the show was wonderful. “They worked very hard and investigated their roles,” Peterson says. “It was a really satisfying experience.” Designer: Tatum Sturdivant | The Grizzly | Issue Three
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what are your plans after graduation?
why are you excited about graduation? “It is just nice to know that graduation here is the halfway mark to getting my bachelor's. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter!” -Dane Rausch “I'm excited because I am finally finishing a step toward my nursing career.” -Elizabeth Si-Ooh “As a non-traditional student in the Hospitality Management program, it has been a great experience to return to college. I am grateful for every staff member and our professors who desire to see us succeed.” -Vanessa McCauley “I’m excited to graduate due to looking forward to what the future holds.” -Allanah Taylor
“I want to transfer over to WSU and complete my secondary education bachelor's degree.” -Maritza MarquezMazariego “I will transfer to K-State in the fall, working toward an interior design degree and double-minoring in business administration and event planning.” -Aubrey Koontz “I’m still going to be at Butler for the Butler Ottawa Business Administration partnership.” -Dom Brown “Immediately following graduation from Butler with my associates of science in agriculture this spring, I will be moving to Kansas City to intern at Hereford Publications, Inc. where I will be in communications and publishing. Next fall I will transfer to Oklahoma State University where I will double major in ag communications and animal science as well as continue my livestock judging career.” -Haley Stark “After graduating from Butler with my associates of science in agriculture this spring, I will transfer to Texas Tech University and double major in animal science and nursing.” -Alyson MacLean
what is your favorite memory at butler? “Cleaning the theatre shop at the end of the year with all of the theatre students.” -Madison Cannon “Working at my on campus job; the environment was great.” -Andrea Cole “Being a RA and meeting new people.” -Stacy Tuxhorn “My favorite memory would have to be every time I got the chance to sing with my choir family.” -Claudia Esparza “My favorite memory from Butler is just being a part of the vocal music program. Having been a part of Butler Ladies has been an incredible learning experience. I’ve had a lot of fun and gained new friends and knowledge that’ll stick with me.” -Cecelia Robinson