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Metal eagle created by B & B Metals is to be included in one of seven Sept. 11 memorials that will be placed statewide. Different colors will be present in the memorial when each piece is heated differently.
Local airport to receive Sept. 11 memorial, designer visits Liberal Megan S pai n Entertainment editor
Bruce Bitter, right, is half of B & B Metal Arts, a Kansas company chosen to create seven Sept. 11 memorials. The memorials will be displayed in airports across the state, including Liberal’s MidAmerica Regional Airport. The above mockup is a steel rough draft of what the final memorials will look like once complete. As of now, memorials have been unveiled in the Wichita, Great Bend and Dodge City airports. Courtesy photos
Flag Salute International students recognized with hanging of flags in the SCCC union.
Bruce Bitter
Within the next few weeks, Liberal will receive a distinguishing characteristic that, surprisingly enough, isn’t related to Oz. Instead, the Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport will be presented with an artistic memorial commemorating the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. A free will gift of B&B Metal Arts, seven memorials will be displayed throughout Kansas, the largest of which was unveiled at the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport in September. In addition to Liberal and Wichita, memorials will also be placed at airports in Dodge City, Garden City, Great Bend, Hays, and Manhattan. Bruce and Brent Bitter were contacted by the Kansas Transportation Security Administration in May 2011 and according to Bruce, who has been creating metal art since 1995, he
couldn’t have been happier that they were asked to make the memorials. “It’s quite an honor to do something on a federal level,” he explained. The memorials will each feature a piece of an authentic I-beam from the World Trade Center. The incredibly heavy and thick I-beam was cut into seven pieces to be split among the memorials and each foot of the material weighs more than 100 pounds. Along with the original I-beam pieces from the World Trade Center, the design for the memorials also includes an eagle flying against a backdrop of the Twin Towers. Next to the Towers is an American flag with 9 stars and 11 stripes, which represent the date of the attacks. Though memorials have already been unveiled in Wichita, Great Bend, and Dodge City, the MidAmerica Regional Airport in Liberal has yet to receive its own. Garden City is set to receive the memorial
next, followed by Liberal a week after that and then Manhattan. “The whole challenge was to take an original piece of the World Trade Center and properly display it as a piece of art,” Bruce Bitter explained. He went on to say that he is very satisfied with the results, especially with the publicity that the company has received. A reporter from France interviewed him, along with the many newspapers, televisions, and radio stations. Bruce Bitter will be attending the upcoming Folk Art Festival on Dec. 4 and 5 in Liberal and plans to bring a display featuring Sept. 11, 2001, along with articles, art, and some pieces of artwork for sale, too. He will also bring commemorative coins that he helped design in order to fund the project. Since the memorials are a free will donation to the Kansas TSA, B&B Metals has paid for everything and are seeking sponsors at each airport location.
Crusader photo/Ivan Gaytan
International students are introduced during a flag ceremony in the union. Forty-two international flags hang in the union, with 18 representing current students. This year three new flags were added representing Wesam Assi of West Bank; Gregory Leung, Tak Yee Leung, and Leo Yu of Hong Kong; and Anete Kirsteine of Latvia.
Crusader photo/ Heidy Molina
All-Kansas academic team members Kelsey Cook and Kelsey Willson stop for a picture in front of the Phi Theta Kappa flag after the PTK induction ceremony .“It was so cool because she is the only other Kelsey I know around here,” Cook said.
All-Kansas academic team selected to represent Seward Willson and Cook selected to prestigious Kansas team Crusader photo/Ivan Gaytan
Oladele Togbeola , Daniel Togbeola, and Opeyemi Salami from Nigeria sing as part of the entertainment during the International Student Flag Recognition Ceremony.
News Briefs GRADUATION applications and a $15 fee are due by Dec. 2 at the registrar’s office. Applications can be printed online at www.sccc.edu - current students graduation information. Students are encouraged to meet with their respective advisers for a degree check. Students within nine credit hours from degree re-
quirements can still “walk” at the Spring 2012 Commencement. For more information, students should see an adviser. ART EXHIBIT will take place on Dec. 6-9, in the Humanities Building. Ceramic, glass, and other art pieces will be showcased.
KYLIX ARTS & CRAFTS SALE will take place on Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Humanities Building. Student and faculty made art pieces will be for sale. Refreshments are also offered. FINAL EXAMS for day classes will be Dec. 12-14.
S andy Al faro Crusader staff Kelsey Cook and Kelsey Willson are proud to say they are representing SCCC/ATS on the AllKansas academic team. “I was surprised. I thought it was for people with excellent GPAs,” Cook responded to her nomination and acceptance to the team. Each year, two-year community colleges nominate two students to be on the All-Kansas academic team. Nominations are based on outstanding academic performance and service to the college and community. Behavioral science
instructor and Phi Theta Kappa sponsor, Debbie Stafford nominated Cook and Willson. “I’m so proud of Kelsey (Cook). I have been able to see her emerging as a leader,” Stafford said. “ I am amazed of everything that she is able to accomplish like setting up projects for PTK and seeing them through.” Stafford has known Cook since she was a senior in high school because she was an ITV student of Stafford. The women submitted their applications, and about a month later received their acceptance to the team. Cook is vice president of SGA, president of PTK, and projects chair person for Student Nurse Association. She is also in the process of completing her application for the All-USA academic team. Willson was inducted to PTK Nov 20. Willson is an active student, coming from Ripley, Okla., to play on the women’s basketball team.
“I’m honored to have been selected from the many students that attend Seward County. This honor really means a lot to me. Thank you to all the ones that nominated me. I am so blessed to be a part of this school and community,” Willson said. Willson is a sociology student of Stafford this semester. “I am impressed with the dedication that she has in academics,” Stafford said in regards to Willson’s character. “She has a good sense of morals and values.” Cook is also happy to be part of SCCC. “I would go here forever if I could,” Cook said. The women will be attending the All-State recognition program in Topeka in February 2012 where they will be receiving special recognition. Legislators, education leaders, and corporate leaders will be attending the recognition program, which makes Cook very nervous, excited, and anxious.