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Crusader photo/Jose Medrano
Sam Rucker is now the instructor and livestock coach at SCCC/ATS.
Pancake Day — Page 8
Alumni fills livestock coaching spot Crusader photo/Jose Medrano
Homecoming king Genesis Enriquez and queen Blanca Richard were crowned Saturday between the Lady Saints and Saints basketball games. Enriquez represented Student Government Association and Richard represented the Hispanic-American Leadership Organization.
Senate bill allows high school seniors to graduate with collegiate certificate
Meeting Kaheem Ransom
Jose Medrano Editor
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People’s Choice Awards — Page 2
High school students are now able to take courses at Seward County Community College/ Area Technical with no cost, due to Kansas Senate Bill 155. Classes in agriculture, allied health, computer information systems and vocational education are available for students to take tuition free. Kansas SB 155 was signed into to law early last summer in order to prepare high school students for the work force. High students can attended a college and earn a certificate or education that would allow them to get a job right out of school. “Getting a certificate allows students to have something to fall back on later on in their college career,” said Director of Outreach Sherry Farrell. Currently only Liberal High School seniors are enrolled at SCCC/ATS through the senate bill. High school students who are currently enrolled in the courses must have been pre-approved for enrollment by the
high school’s counselors and have their own means of transportation. Courses such as medical terminology, greenhouse operations, introduction to web design and vocational welding are offered to high students. High schools receive $1,000 per student that graduates with credentials or through a certification program, according to Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s office. The classes currently offered under SB 155 do not require high school students to take any placement test or ACT test requirements. Credit hours earned by the students are treated like ordinary college credit hours. “This the first semester the college is doing anything like this,” Farrell said. “We’re going to be working out the bugs and making sure the program runs effectively.” Class sizes are limited, but students can take different classes throughout the semester due to the length and time schedules classes. Most of the classes take place Monday through Friday during 8 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.
Under the law, students do not have to pay tuition since it is paid by the state, and the high school is providing the books required for their courses. Although the high school students under
SB 155 are taking courses on campus, they do not have access to Wellness Center facilities or events like on-campus or concurrent students do. Comparison of education levels, salaries and unemployment $29,848
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$71,552 The graph displays the different levels of education, mean salary and level of unemployment. Students who graduate with an associates degree or certification make significantly more than high school graduates. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012
Crusader infographic/ Jose Medrano High School dropout High School Grad College Dropout Technical Career Associates Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree Professional Degree
Cel esti na Padi l l a Crusader staff A new instructor and coach is at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School, although he previously walked the campus as a student. Seward graduate Sam Rucker returns to campus after being hired as the agriculture instructor and livestock judging coach. “It's just the way I remembered everything,” Rucker said. It has been nearly four years since his graduation from Seward County Community College in May of 2009. While at SCCC/ATS, Rucker was himself an active member of the livestock judging team. Rucker initially found out about the job opportunity through Brett Crow, the former agriculture instructor at the college. Crow called him to tell him about the job opening and ask if he was interested. Crow resigned at the end of the fall 2012 semester because he was offered a position at Mississippi State University. He accepted the position as livestock judging coach for the university and has been living there since Christmas break. Rucker's interest and prior experience in such competitions were part of the reason why he took the job. "I've always enjoyed livestock judging, and I’m excited to coach." As for any particular goals he would like to attain as the new instructor, he is focused on keeping the program moving forward with the same competitive strive of its past.
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Enactus members Sarahi Miramontes, Aspen Hight and Vanessa Medrano serve breakfast for students at SCCC/ATS. Enactus sells coffee, breakfast burritos, juice, donuts, muffins and other breakfast items.
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The above statistics are collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. The statistics are between Seward County Community College/Area Technical School and local peer institutions from 2011. IPEDS compared the graduation and transferout rates and full-time and part-time retention rates between SCCC/ATS and peer institutions. Crusader infographic/Tonya Loewen
The new year brought some new changes at the college. Although the club Enactus (formerly called SIFE) has existed for many years at this college, they decided to serve up a new project this semester. Enactus is a business club at the Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School and promote entrepreneurship. This semester they are launching a new marketing venture to offer daily breakfasts in front of the library for those who do not
have enough time to eat something before arriving in the academic building for classes. Breakfast is very important for students in order to study effectively. The brain just needs the energy, and it’s not smart to start the day without breakfast. Therefore, hungry student are welcome to choose from the Enactus menu of breakfast burritos, muffins or donates. The club also offers coffee and a variety of juices. The times that the club serves breakfast are from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 7:45 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In addition, this project will stay for the entire semester. The advisers of Enactus are Bert Luallen and Lisa Kennedy, and both are also teaching business classes. The members of the club said they wanted to provide a good service for the students, learn some business skills and raise some money for the club. Students who sleep in late no longer have to worry about missing out on breakfast, thanks to the Enactus food service.
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People’s Choice Award Winners Mark Rohlf
dorms on the top floor after curfew. Person was verbally warned and asked to leave and complied. Jan. 17 at 11:51 a. m. — A report was taken for smoking in the Dorms. Student Living Center staff responded to the report of a resident stating they smelled smoke in the dorms. Upon investigation, it was found that several residents were smoking in one of the rooms. Discipline and fines pending. Jan. 18 at 9:05 a. m. — A report was taken for consumption of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Several students were field interviewed and searched after an instructor detected the strong odor of burnt marijuana. All involved were dismissed from class pending discipline and fines. Jan. 24 at 3:30 a. m. — A report was taken for curfew violation. A male person was in the dorms on the top floor after curfew. Person was verbally warned and asked to leave and complied. Jan. 26 at about 1:40 a. m. — A report was taken for consumption of alcohol by a resident of the Student Living Center. Resident entered the dorms intoxicated and was cared for and evaluated by Student Living Center Staff. Fines and discipline pending.
Visual Arts Department hosts contest Morgan Ri l ey Entertainment editor The art exhibit the first week of December lined the humanities lobby and encouraged visitors to vote in the People’s Choice Award contest. People’s Choice Award winners are chosen by the people who attend the exhibit who vote in three categories: 3-Dimensional art, 2-Dimensional art and photography. Jeremy Mendenhall was the winner of the 3-Dimensional ceramics award. Mark Rohlf was the winner of the 2-Dimensional oil painting award. Jessica Arinaga was the winner of the digital photography award.
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Dec. 11 at 12:15 p. m. — A report was filed for criminal damage to property. It was reported that unknown person(s) on unknown date and time damaged the heat vent on one of the study hall computers located in the student living center. Loss estimated at about $500.00. No suspect (s) at this time. Dec. 13 at about 2:00 a. m. — A report was taken for criminal damage to SCCC/ATS property. Student(s) were involved in breaking a security camera causing about $700.00 in damages. Suspect(s) were identified. Fines and discipline pending. Dec. 14 — Two reports were taken by Student Living Center staff for possession of alcohol for students having alcoholic beverages located in their dorm rooms during room checks. Suspect(s) identified. Fines and Discipline pending. Dec. 31 at 1:54 p. m. — A report was made for conducting a welfare check on an ill student whom reported not feeling well. Upon check of student, Security notified EMS. EMS arrived and evaluated student and transported them to the hospital in stable condition. Jan. 14 at 1:48 a. m. — A report was taken for curfew violation. A male person was in the
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Three board of trustees run uncontested
Third time trying in city commission elections SCCC/ATS night maintenance tech runs for Liberal city commission in 2013 elections Dawn S house Crusader staff Seward County Community College/Area Technical School night maintenance man John Blackmore is making his third attempt to be elected onto the City of Liberal city commission. Blackmore and 13 other candidates are on the ballot for the preliminary elections to be Feb. 26. The other candidates include Dave Harrison, Candace Koehn, Joe Denoyer, Tim Long, Dale Harrold, Julio M. Jimenez, Ivanhoe Love, Jr., Ron Warren, Dario A Beltran, Lana Gudgel, Jack Carlile, Logan Clay Smith and Dean Aragon.
“I know Liberal from way back,” Blackmore said. “I was born in Sublette but have lived here almost 59 years.” Blackmore said if he is elected he will make Liberal a better community. “It is time to be more business friendly. We need bigger business here. If National Beef were to close, then this town would become a ghost town.” The preliminary election will narrow the candidates from 14 to six. In addition to the city commission positions, SCCC/ATS board of trustees will have three positions to be elected. The candidates, Sharon Hobble, Ron Oliver and Dustin Ormiston, will run uncontested.
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News Briefs Hall of Fame nominees announced BRUNCH the public is inviting to a come-and-go brunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Feb. 10, in the SCCC/ATS Student Union. The cost is $7 per person and includes student entertainment. NO SCHOOL Pancake Day Feb. 12. BASEBALL will host their first game at home against McCook at 2 p.m. Feb. 2. Fans and students are encouraged to attend. AUDITIONS for the spring musical will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 5-6 in the Showcase Theater. For more information, call 620-417-1460 or contact Alison Bridget Chambers.
S andy Al faro Sports editor Due to the success of the first inaugural Saints Hall of Fame induction last spring, there will be a second this year, the Class of 2013. The Hall of Fame was unveiled last spring. Seward County Community College/Area Technical School athletics, Saints Booster Club members, fans, board members and the Hall of Fame inductees all attended. There are three nominees that will be presented with honor at the Athletic Banquet April 19th in the Green House. Brent Gould, Charles Brownlee, and
Tony Slaughter are up to represent the Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Gould was a lifetime member of the Saints Booster Club. He was a great figure to Seward County. In 1996 the Saints baseball field was named after him. Showing him recognition and appreciation for his support towards Seward County baseball. Two-time 1st Team All-Jayhawk West and 1st Team All-Region VI Men’s basketball player, Slaughter is also a nominee. He is the all-time leading scorer in Saints history. He scored 1,548 points during his time at SCCC/ATS.
Board of Trustees Seward County Community College/Area Technical School Board of Trustees met Jan. 7. Board member John Engel, liaison to the SCCC/ATS Foundation, reported that the foundation will receive a $500,000 gift from a former Panhandle Eastern engineer. He said one requirement of the donation is that the money be placed in government-secured funds. The board heard a report from Dr. Suzanne Campbell, grant project director of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics grant. The college recently submitted an annual report to the U.S. Department of Education regarding accomplishments of the grant’s initiatives. Although the college did not meet all grant expectations for year one, it has submitted a revised plan of action. The curriculum for the Sustainable Agriculture Resources program that began in the fall is now complete, Campbell said. Students can obtain an associate in applied science degree to move directly into the work force or an associate’s degree to transfer to a four-year university. Campbell also said that the college is in the process of hiring an instructor for the Food Science and Safety program that will begin in fall 2013. Dr. Duane Dunn, SCCC/ATS
president, reported that the college received official notification from the Institutional Actions Council through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association for continued accreditation of the college, with the next reaffirmation of accreditation in 2019-20. Dr. Dunn indicated the college received the maximum years of reaffirmation with no follow-up reports or further requirements required by the college. Al Shank of Al Shank Insurance presented the board with the insurance renewal rates as well as comparisons to the prior year. The college’s insurance package is through Employers Mutual Corporation and reflects a 10.3 percent overall increase. The board also hired Sam Rucker as the new agriculture instructor and livestock judging team coach; and Rhonda Kinser as the counselor/retention specialist; The retirement of Neva Dorman, developmental education instructor, effective May 20 was accepted. The low bid from Apple Inc. Education in the amount of $38,389 for 26 iMacs and two MacBook Pro computers for the art department was also approved. The next board will meet Monday, Feb. 4.
Brownlee is the third nominee. He is now a regular fan for Seward County. Brownlee gave SCCC/ATS over 40 years of service. He served as a track coach, bus driver, and Athletic Director. Brownlee was part of the Board of Directors for the Saints Booster Club. To be a part of the nomination for the Class of 2014, submit a Hall of Fame nominee through the scccsaints.com website. Nominations can be entered throughout the year. The committee is letting all fans nominate people who they would like to see in the hall of fame.
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FEATURE
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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Homecoming 2013
Crusader photo/Fabi Peña
Jose Garcia, Gabriel Beltran, Gregory Leung, Bradley Kinser, 2012 homecoming king Preston Myers, homecoming king Genesis Enriquez, homecoming queen Blanca Richard, flower girls Emma Davidson and Jordyn Sautter, 2012 homecoming queen Nakita Martinez, Katiuska Adarmes, René Boaldin, Giovanna Baca and Selene Perez all pose for a group shot during the crowning.
Crowing tops off homecoming week Ci nthi a S erna Online editor Hypnosis, poker and crowns were all part of this year’s homecoming week Jan. 22-26 at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School. Blanca Richard and Genesis Enriquez were crowned queen and king. SCCC/ATS had the opportunity to have hypnotist Chris Jones perform on Jan. 22 when he hypnotized students who volunteered. An event Jan. 23 served free donuts at the Saints Bookstore starting at 7:45 a.m. Students could stop by the bookstore and grab a donut and free drinks before class. Students were able to have some fun time by participating in the Flip Book and Dance Heads event Jan. 24. Students could receive DVDs of themselves dancing on green screens. A Texas Hold ’em Tournament was found in the student union the evening of Jan. 25. Tables were set out for students and each and every chair was filled that night. There were also prizes such as an iPad Mini, a Wii, a television and gift cards to the first, second, and third place winners of the tournament. Jan. 26 was homecoming night. The night was important to many students especially the nominees and the basketball players. Both the
Lady Saints and Saints battled in the court that night against Butler County. Both games were close but the Lady Saints basketball team won 39-36, while the men defeated Butler 71-67. Right after the women’s game was over, the crowning of the Homecoming queen and king
“I was really excited, I didn’t expect it at all, but it was an exciting, happy feeling.” -Homecoming queen Blanca Richard
took place. The audience awaited the homecoming courts appearance, as the nominees Giovanna Baca, Jose Garcia, Bradley Kinser, Selene Perez, Rene Boaldin, Genesis Enriquez, Blanca Richard, Gregory Leung, Katiuska Adarmes, and Gabriel Beltran got ready to walk out on the red carpet. When the winners were announced, Blanca Richard and Genesis Enriquez were crowned homecoming queen and king.
“I was really excited, I didn’t expect it at all but it was an exciting, happy feeling,” Richard said about receiving the student body vote for homecoming queen. Richard represented the Hispanic-American Leadership Organization, but she is also involved in cheerleading, SGA and band. Richard’s parents were in attendance. “My dad was so happy because I rarely see him; he’s always working, so he was ecstatic to have seen my win. Also I loved the flowers.” Homecoming king Genesis Enriquez represented Student Government Association. He plans on becoming a talent agent for famous athletes in the future and plans to continue his education at Wichita State University. “I feel good about winning; I mean, it’s pretty cool of my friends to have voted for me as the king,” Enriquez said. As is the tradition, the king and queen expect to return next year in order to crown the 2014 homecoming winners. 2012 king Preston Myers and queen Nakita Martinez attended the ceremony and crowned the 2013 winners. For more pictures of the event, those interested may head to the Crusader’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/CrusaderNews. Also, the Crusader special homecoming issue can be found on issuu.com/CrusaderNews.
Genesis & Blanca
Crusader photo/Morgan Riley
Crusader photo/Jose Medrano
Crusader photo/Dawn Shouse
Students particpated in a performance by hypnotist Chris Jones in the SCCC/ATS theatre on Jan. 22. Students were put to sleep and performed acts for a crowd of peers.
Free donuts and drinks were offered in the Saints Bookstore on Wednesday by Student Life as part of homecoming activites.
On Wednesday students were able to make videos on green screens thanks to the Dancing Heads. Also in the Student Union people could make flip books with images of themselves.
Crusader photo/Dawn Shouse
SCCC/ATS Homecoming 2013 Caniates Top: Katiuska Adarmes, Bradley Kinser, Gregory Leung, Jose Garcia Bottom: Selene Perez, Rene Boaldin, Gabriel Beltran, Blanca Richard, Giovanna Baca and Genesis Enriquez.
Crusader photo/Jose Medrano
A poker tournament was hosted Friday and $1,000 worth of gifts were awarded to the top five winners. An iPad mini, a television, and Wii were some of the gifts that were won.
Crusader photo/Fabiola Peña
On Saturday night Saints fans were able to view the Saints and the Lady Saints beat Butler in both games. The Lady Saints won 49-46 and the Saints won 71-67.
FEATURE
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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Homecoming 2013
Crusader photo/Fabi Peña
Jose Garcia, Gabriel Beltran, Gregory Leung, Bradley Kinser, 2012 homecoming king Preston Myers, homecoming king Genesis Enriquez, homecoming queen Blanca Richard, flower girls Emma Davidson and Jordyn Sautter, 2012 homecoming queen Nakita Martinez, Katiuska Adarmes, René Boaldin, Giovanna Baca and Selene Perez all pose for a group shot during the crowning.
Crowing tops off homecoming week Ci nthi a S erna Online editor Hypnosis, poker and crowns were all part of this year’s homecoming week Jan. 22-26 at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School. Blanca Richard and Genesis Enriquez were crowned queen and king. SCCC/ATS had the opportunity to have hypnotist Chris Jones perform on Jan. 22 when he hypnotized students who volunteered. An event Jan. 23 served free donuts at the Saints Bookstore starting at 7:45 a.m. Students could stop by the bookstore and grab a donut and free drinks before class. Students were able to have some fun time by participating in the Flip Book and Dance Heads event Jan. 24. Students could receive DVDs of themselves dancing on green screens. A Texas Hold ’em Tournament was found in the student union the evening of Jan. 25. Tables were set out for students and each and every chair was filled that night. There were also prizes such as an iPad Mini, a Wii, a television and gift cards to the first, second, and third place winners of the tournament. Jan. 26 was homecoming night. The night was important to many students especially the nominees and the basketball players. Both the
Lady Saints and Saints battled in the court that night against Butler County. Both games were close but the Lady Saints basketball team won 39-36, while the men defeated Butler 71-67. Right after the women’s game was over, the crowning of the Homecoming queen and king
“I was really excited, I didn’t expect it at all, but it was an exciting, happy feeling.” -Homecoming queen Blanca Richard
took place. The audience awaited the homecoming courts appearance, as the nominees Giovanna Baca, Jose Garcia, Bradley Kinser, Selene Perez, Rene Boaldin, Genesis Enriquez, Blanca Richard, Gregory Leung, Katiuska Adarmes, and Gabriel Beltran got ready to walk out on the red carpet. When the winners were announced, Blanca Richard and Genesis Enriquez were crowned homecoming queen and king.
“I was really excited, I didn’t expect it at all but it was an exciting, happy feeling,” Richard said about receiving the student body vote for homecoming queen. Richard represented the Hispanic-American Leadership Organization, but she is also involved in cheerleading, SGA and band. Richard’s parents were in attendance. “My dad was so happy because I rarely see him; he’s always working, so he was ecstatic to have seen my win. Also I loved the flowers.” Homecoming king Genesis Enriquez represented Student Government Association. He plans on becoming a talent agent for famous athletes in the future and plans to continue his education at Wichita State University. “I feel good about winning; I mean, it’s pretty cool of my friends to have voted for me as the king,” Enriquez said. As is the tradition, the king and queen expect to return next year in order to crown the 2014 homecoming winners. 2012 king Preston Myers and queen Nakita Martinez attended the ceremony and crowned the 2013 winners. For more pictures of the event, those interested may head to the Crusader’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/CrusaderNews. Also, the Crusader special homecoming issue can be found on issuu.com/CrusaderNews.
Genesis & Blanca
Crusader photo/Morgan Riley
Crusader photo/Jose Medrano
Crusader photo/Dawn Shouse
Students particpated in a performance by hypnotist Chris Jones in the SCCC/ATS theatre on Jan. 22. Students were put to sleep and performed acts for a crowd of peers.
Free donuts and drinks were offered in the Saints Bookstore on Wednesday by Student Life as part of homecoming activites.
On Wednesday students were able to make videos on green screens thanks to the Dancing Heads. Also in the Student Union people could make flip books with images of themselves.
Crusader photo/Dawn Shouse
SCCC/ATS Homecoming 2013 Caniates Top: Katiuska Adarmes, Bradley Kinser, Gregory Leung, Jose Garcia Bottom: Selene Perez, Rene Boaldin, Gabriel Beltran, Blanca Richard, Giovanna Baca and Genesis Enriquez.
Crusader photo/Jose Medrano
A poker tournament was hosted Friday and $1,000 worth of gifts were awarded to the top five winners. An iPad mini, a television, and Wii were some of the gifts that were won.
Crusader photo/Fabiola Peña
On Saturday night Saints fans were able to view the Saints and the Lady Saints beat Butler in both games. The Lady Saints won 49-46 and the Saints won 71-67.
SPORTS
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
McLain gets into the game
Lady Saint pushes to improve Ci nthi a S erna Crusader staff
Crusader photo/Jose Medrano
Lady Saint Madison McLain searches the court for a teammate to pass the ball to at the homecoming game Jan 26. The Lady Saints won the game 49-46 against Butler after coming back after half-time. For more photos go to Facebook.com/CrusaderNews.
Lady Saints fight for lead on Butler Jose Medrano Editor In a packed Green House on homecoming night, the Lady Saints defeated Butler’s Lady Grizzlies with a sluggish but nail-biting win. A total of 28 turnovers and a slow start caused the match to be close for the entire 40 minutes of play time. The Lady Saints won 49-46 with Madison McLain leading the Lady Saints, scoring 18 points and nine rebounds. The Lady Saints are now 6-1 in the Jayhawk West conference. The first basket was scored for the Lady Saints five minutes into the match by Fabiana Monte as Butler lead by four. With eight minutes to go in the first half Butler was able to pull ahead of the Lady Saints
with an 11-point lead, but the Lady Saints closed the gap in the last five minutes of the half with three point shots from McLain and Ricquia Jones. The half ended with the Lady Saints trailing Butler by four, 23-19. Within two and half minutes of the second half the Lady Saints were able to close the gap and lead by three, 29-26. The Lady Saints had a short lived four point lead over the Lady Grizzles. Butler was able to take control on game once again in the last 10 minutes of the match as the Lady Saints trailed closely. The Lady Saints fought back and had a five-point lead with less than two minutes left in the match, 45-40. A series of fouls allowed Butler to close the gap to only two points.
A three-point shot by Jones pushed the Lady Saints lead back up, but Butler responded with their own three pointer. A final free throw by McLain and a shot block by Marta Oledzka with less than 20 seconds left in the match allowed the Lady Saints to hold their lead and win the match, 49-46. McLain scored four shots from behind the arc and three inside, giving her a total of 18 points. Jones scored 11 points and had seven defensive rebounds, with nine of her points coming from three point shots. The Lady Saints are now 15-6 overall, and 6-1 in the Jayhawk West. Wednesday the Lady Saints will face Hutchinson’s Lady Blue Dragons at Hutchinson.
played basketball, my dad nor my mom, so I didn’t have anyone actually introduce it to me. Also considering I’m the oldest sibling, I had no one Pause the game for one second, just one second. that I wanted to be like.” Look at the faces, the determination to keep Nonetheless, she took to the basketball court in going, the focus in their eyes, their guard on the elementary school. ball, and their love for the game. Then let the “The first time I ever started playing basketball game continue and watch the Lady Saints basketwas in third grade and from then on I have played ball players keep going with some internal drive every year.” pushing them to be the best they can be. That explains the talent and love she has for the Madison McLain is one player who has those game. Years of long practices led her to her senior characteristics and has caught the eye of many year. McLain was a competitive player who had a Lady Saints fans. choice to make on which college she would be atMcLain plays on the Lady Saints basketball tending. team as a guard. She has been practicing to beAfter going on many college visits, McLain come a better said, “Seward really player and help caught my eye, I liked “My parents played a big role in how the campus her team reach to the champilooked and the good my passion, just because they onships. She part was it’s only an always believed in me even when hour away from home. spends hours practicing in the I wasn’t the best or when I didn’t Also Coach (Toby) gym, plus taking Wynn played a big part have a big role on the team. ” her coaches and in me choosing this teammates advice — Madison McLain college. I knew he was on becoming a a good coach and he better team player. has good connections with other colleges so I can Extra hours of shooting, practicing and condirely on him when I transfer after my two years.” tioning were what got McLain and her teammates Playing basketball is not the only dream she has to the college game. Basketball is a game where in her mind she also plans on getting her degree in true determination is needed on the court. That dephysical therapy. termination is starting to show through in game “I would love to have my own office as a physisituations. cal therapist and have my own patients to help Seward has a team that works to push each other out,” McLain said. on the court and never give up, and each player has While still trying to pursue her dream of being a a specific role on the team. physical therapist, she makes time to put all she It doesn’t matter if the role is that of a guard, can on the court. post or coming off the bench, each wants to work “My parents played a big role in my passion, together to make it to the championship. just because they always believed in me even McLain is a freshman at Seward County Com- when I wasn’t the best or when I didn’t have a big munity College/Area Technical School and is orig- role on the team,” McLain said. “Their support inally from Gruver, Texas. She is ranked fourth in helped me stick with the game.” the conference at a 14.4 point per game and also is She keeps trying her hardest every day with a currently leading the team. great support system by her side. She comes from a small family made up of her “I like basketball because it has helped me make mother, Carrie McLain, her father, Mack McLain, lifelong friends but also taught me to work hard and her younger brother, Mason. towards what I want to accomplish, and I that’s In Gruver, McLain was an active member in her what I’ll take away from the game and apply toschool. She was involved in NHS, Big Brothers wards my career once I am finished playing.” Big Sisters and the student council. Other than Madison McLain is one of the Lady Saints most playing basketball she also enjoyed being involved valuable players; she scored 18 points and grabbed in different sports such as cross country and track. nine rebounds in the Lady Saints most recent win McLain said, “No one in my family had ever against Butler’s Lady Grizzlies Saturday.
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Ransom rocks the Green House Saints guard named NJCAA National Player of the Week Jeremiah Wilson Crusader staff
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His team leads by two with 4.9 seconds remaining; his teammate Leslee Smith at the line shooting the second of two free throws. The Saints have the other four players waiting back at half court to avoid getting beat by a long pass down the court in the final seconds. Smith misses the free throw; then out of nowhere, this teammate weaves his way through four Butler Grizzlies awaiting the rebound, grabs the board and puts it back in off the glass for two. He put the homecoming game away for the Saints with that bucket. The man is as cold as ice, the same as the Grizzlies hopes of leaving the Green House with a victory Saturday night. Who is this man? His name is Kaheem Ransom. Kaheem is a 6-foot sophomore guard from Wichita Southeast High School. Born and raised in Wichita, Ransom has been playing the game of basketball since the seventh grade. He is the youngest of six siblings. His favorite NBA team is the Los Angeles Lakers and he looks up to Kobe Bryant as an inspirational figure. Ransom also considers Michael Jordan to be the greatest basketball player to have ever played the game. He believes the Saints will achieve great things this year,
with predictions that the team would win the Jayhawk Conference, Regional Tournament as well as the National Tournament. Ransom is a business major who would like to one day own his own business; that is, if he’s not playing in the NBA. He says his transition from Wichita to Liberal was rather easy, because of all the friendly faces that were here to greet him when he arrived. His on court transition went just as smoothly. His freshman year, Ransom played an integral role in the Saints success, playing in all 38 games, starting 36 of them. He averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds a game his freshman year. This year he leads the team averaging 14.8 points and four rebounds a game to go along with almost two steals a game. With two KJCCC Player of the Week honors already under his belt, and having just received his first NJCAA National Player of the Week award, the future looks bright for Ransom and the rest of the Seward County Saints. Off the court he’s a quiet, mild-mannered college student just trying to graduate, but put that Saints jersey on him and he’s as crafty as they come and as cold as ice. Don’t believe me? Just ask the Grizzlies.
Kaheem Ransom
Saints beat Butler Grizzlies in final seconds Sandy Alfaro Sports editor The Seward County Saints faced the Butler Grizzlies on homecoming night in the Green House. The Saints took the win 71-67 with a surprise lay-up by Kaheem Ransom in the final seconds. The Saints are now 6-1 in the JaySaints v. hawk West Hutchinson Conference. 7:30 p.m. The Saints will be up Jan. 30 against the at Hutch NJCAA No. 1 team in the country, Hutchinson, Wednesday night at Hutch. Seward started off on a strong and quick approach against the Grizzlies. They maintained a lead throughout the first half. Ransom and Jabari Peters both kept the lead for the Saints. The Saints’ biggest lead was 30-19 with seven minutes left in the half. With minutes left, Seward let their guard down and Butler got in a few baskets to give them the last minute lead 37-36.
Going into the second half both teams were slow to get points on the board. The Saints got in a few buckets, but Butler did much more. Their lead was now 56-50. The Saints Leslee Smith got an offensive rebound to add points for the Saints. Briston White also put into the game giving the Saints the lead 68-66. Fouling by Butler put Smith at the free throw line with seconds left. He made the first but missed his second still having a two-point lead. ‘ Ransom made the crowd go wild when he had the biggest rebound of the night. He put in a basket at last seconds and the Saints won homecoming 71-67. Ransom finished the night with 18 points, Edson Avila with 15, and Peters with 11. The Saints now stand at 156 for the season and 6-1 in the Jayhawk West Conference. Their next match up will be Jan. 30 against the Hutchinson Blue Dragons, which stand 7-0 in the conference.
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Leslee Smith goes up for two during the Saints match against Butler’s Grizzlies on Saturday night. The Saints won 71-67 against Butler.
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International Pancake Day History of Pancake Day explained Seward students will have a day off for International Pancake day on Feb. 12 to celebrate the historical International Day. International Pancake Day is a fourday event beginning this year on Saturday, Feb. 9 with a parade, pancake eating and flipping contest, cooking contest and races. The Pancake race tradition originated in Olney, England, in 1445 when a
woman was busy cooking pancakes using the rest of her cooking fat heard the church bells ringing, calling everyone to the shriving service. She immediately grabbed her head scarf and ran to the church while still carrying her skillet and pancake in hand and clad in her apron. This started the tradition of the Pancake race. Then, in 1950 Liberal Jaycee President R.J. Leete saw in a mag-
azine a picture of the Olney women doing the pancake race and contacted the Rev. Ronald Collins, Vicar of St. Peter and St. Paul’s church in Olney, and challenged their women to race against the women of Liberal. The race is held every year on the day before the beginning of Lent, with the other events of International Pancake Day occurring four days prior.
List of Events Saturday, February 9 Merchandise Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall 323 N. Kansas Ave. Eating/Flipping Contests Register 8 - 9:30 a.m. Starts 10 a.m. Hosted by Rine’s American Freestyle Karate Sponsored by McDonald’s Knights of Columbus Hall 2013 Recipe / Cooking Contest 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Rine’s American Freestyle Karate Knights of Columbus Hall
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SCCC/ATS student Kaela Krueger poses for a picture after winning Liberal’s portion of the 2012 International Pancake Day race. Also in the picture are second and third place winners Paty Rutledge and Leslie Spikes.
Buttons and tickets open doors The Pancake Day breakfast button costs $3 which serves as admission to the Pancake Breakfast. It can be purchased at the Pancake Day Hall of Fame at 318 N. Lincoln. Tickets for the Pancake Day Concert cost $7 bought in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Tourist Information Center or First National Bank in Liberal. The concert will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the First Southern Baptist Church, 621 N. Western in Liberal. The concert will be featuring popular
Christian artist Andrew Peterson. The Pancake Day Talent Show costs $8 purchased in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets can be bought at the Tourist Information Center, One Yellow Brick Road; First National Bank in Liberal; or from talent show contestants. The talent show will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 in the James Maskus Auditorium at Liberal High School and will feature 22 acts competing for trophies and prize money in four divisions.
Pancake Chase registration 1 p.m. 2 p.m. Pancake Day Hall of Fame, 318 N. Lincoln Sponsored by Liberal Parks & Recreation Christian Artist Showcase 7 p.m. Featuring….. Andrew Peterson Sponsors, Pancake Day, First Southern Baptist, Liberal Ministerial Alliance First Southern Baptist Church, 621 N. Western Sunday, February 10 Miss Liberal Pageant 2 p.m. Liberal High School
Monday, February 11 Dignitary Reception 5– 7 pm Baker Arts Center, 624 N. Pershing Ave. Talent Show 7:30 pm Liberal High School Sponsored by United Wireless Tuesday, February 12 Pancake Breakfast 6 – 10 a.m. Seward County Activity Center Breakfast Program 7:30 am Seward County Activity Center Youth Races 10:30 a.m. 4th and Lincoln Last Chance Race 11:30 a.m. 4th and Lincoln Men’s Pacer Race 11:45 a.m. 6th and Kansas INTERNATIONAL RACE 11:55 a.m. Starts at 6th and Kansas Shriving Service 12:15 p.m. First United Methodist Church Live Video Conference 1:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church Pancake Day Parade 3:00 p.m. 11th and Kansas to Trail Street
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Women race around the first corner in the 2012 International Pancake day race. Liberal lost by 10.1 seconds to Olney at the 2012 race putting the score at 36-26 in favor of Liberal.
SCCC/ATS students in Pancake Day events International Race: Kristen Sadler Kaela Krueger Rene Boaldin Laura Garcia Tabitha Barnett Miss Liberal: Tabitha Barnett Isabella Martinez Blanca Richard Men’s Race: Pedro Marquez
Quick facts • The 2013 Pancake Day Race will be the 64th time that Liberal has competed with Olney in this friendly competition. • Pancake day always falls one day before the Christian tradition of Lent. This day is also known as Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras. • The record time for completing the race was set in 2009 by Tasha Gallegos. She completed the race in 57.5 seconds. • The length of the racetrack is 417 yards. • The scores in 1980 were not counted because a vehicle blocked the finish line in Olney. • The Pancake Day race in Olney, England dates back to 1445. • Liberal has won the race 36 times and Olney has won 26 times. • Olney won in the 2012 race for the first time since 2006.
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The International Pancake Day Hall of Fame is located at 318 N. Lincoln Ave. near the end of the racetrack. It houses memorabilia, a gift shop and historical records of Pancake Day races.