Monday, February 22, 2010

Arts-Photography “LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ON SCHOLARS BOWL, COP CAMERAS, GLOBAL WARMING ... - Wichita Eagle” plus 1 more

Arts-Photography “LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ON SCHOLARS BOWL, COP CAMERAS, GLOBAL WARMING ... - Wichita Eagle” plus 1 more

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ON SCHOLARS BOWL, COP CAMERAS, GLOBAL WARMING ... - Wichita Eagle

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 09:36 PM PST

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Scholars Bowl takes brains, guts

I am uniquely qualified to respond to a letter about Scholars Bowl ("Trivia bowl?" Feb. 18 Letters to the Editor). For several years I have served on the committee that selects questions for regional and state competition under the aegis of the Kansas State High School Activities Association. In addition, I was the meet manager of the 2010 state 5A championship won by Bishop Carroll Catholic High School.

Our activity, in the words used to describe the old GE College Bowl, "is based on the quick recall of specific fact" and is not intended to be an accurate indicator of overall academic prowess. It is simply a game in which teams of five students attempt to answer questions posed to them in several categories: world languages (French, German, Spanish); social studies; science and health; mathematics; language arts; fine arts; and year in review. In order to be successful, students must be smart, quick and fearless. All eight teams that competed at Newton fit that description.

Addressing the letter writer's specific objection: The Elton John item was atypical. Though the vast majority of questions in the fine arts category deal with major composers, artists, ballet, opera, architecture, etc., we have in recent years deliberately sought to expand the category to include a variety of musical and visual forms, including Broadway musicals, folk art, popular music, crafts, jazz, studio arts, photography and others. It happens that the item in question was the sole popular music question posed during the entire competition.

Be assured that the team from Bishop Carroll is a worthy champion composed of young men and women who make one proud to be involved in an activity such as Scholars Bowl. They and their coach, Mark Berger, set a high standard to which the rest of us aspire.

MICHAEL KELTING

Scholars Bowl coach

Newton High School

Newton

Cameras helpful

Regarding "All police cars will have cameras if city gets grant" (Feb. 11 Eagle): I like the idea of the cameras. The cameras can settle a lot of disputes between officers and people. These cameras also can provide evidence in the courtroom. You can't always rely on what people say, so it would be helpful to have a trustworthy source of evidence.

JULIA SEIBEL

Kechi

Grow up

Last week on KSN, Channel 3, in his "Steckline Report," Larry Steckline argued that global warming is not occurring because of the recent snowstorms and cold snaps. He is an embarrassment to Wichita and all of Kansas. He's like a baby who believes that the only thing happening is what just happened.

CRAIG YOUNG

Wichita

Raise income tax

The good people of Kansas deserve better than they are receiving from Gov. Mark Parkinson and the Legislature. The future of Kansas is our children. The Legislature has been engaged in petitfoggery by trying to convince Kansans that the school districts are bad because they are suing for court-ordered funding. The Legislature created much of the budget crisis with stupid tax cuts and preferences. Parkinson needs to be a leader and tell the Legislature to stop the complaining and fund our schools.

How should the state fund the budget? Rescind tax cuts, abatements and preferences given in the past three years. Then raise the state income tax across the board 1, 2, 3 percent — whatever it takes to balance the budget and fund our schools.

Parkinson's comments that the Legislature will not sign a state income-tax increase will not serve (Feb. 1 WE Blog excerpts). The income tax is progressive and will equally affect all citizens.

If the Legislature will not pass the increase, the people of Kansas need to know why. Parkinson has chosen to be a lame-duck governor. He should stop being a chicken. He should lead the Legislature and the people of Kansas. He should protect our children, and make the Legislature do the right thing.

RANDALL H. ELAM

Wichita

Use natural gas

The news today is full of information about making new strides in the development of biomass and ethanol for vehicle fuel. These materials are losers. They are polluting and low in energy, and they raise the cost of food.

The powers that be need to get their heads out of the sand and make natural gas our main vehicle fuel. National gas is clean-burning, cheap and plentiful, and will lower our need for foreign oil.

MARVIN E. FRANKAMP

Wichita

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College of Santa Fe Announces Alumni Legacy Scholarship Program - Yahoo Finance

Posted: 18 Feb 2010 07:06 AM PST

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SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Santa Fe is launching an Alumni Legacy Scholarship, a scholarship program for new students who are referred by a graduate of the college.  

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship of $4,000 per year can be used by new students in the College of Santa Fe's art, creative writing, moving image arts, photography or performing arts programs. Nominations for the scholarship must be made by CSF alumni and must include a personal recommendation for each student.  

"Our alumni experienced the value of a College of Santa Fe education firsthand," said Randi Bergey, director of Alumni Affairs for the College of Santa Fe. "The Alumni Legacy Scholarship gives alumni the opportunity to share their passion for the college by recommending a prospective student."

Bergey made the announcement during an Alumni Reception that was attended by more than 50 alumni. "The reception was a great opportunity for our alums to reconnect with one another and with the college. It was a wonderful group, with alumni from the 1950s right up through 2009."

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is available for new students entering the College of Santa Fe as of September 2010. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be referred by a College of Santa Fe graduate. Alumni who refer students for the Legacy Scholarship have to submit both a nomination application and a written recommendation for the student. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time each term, and they have to maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA each quarter.  

For more information about the CSF alumni organization and the Alumni Legacy Scholarship, contact Randi Bergey at rbergey@csf.edu.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF SANTA FE

The College of Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Programs at the 150-year old college combine practical experience with core theory, empowering students to develop a thorough understanding of their professional aspirations in creative writing, theater, art, graphic design, moving image arts (film making), photography, business and education. This approach, a key part of the college's interdisciplinary curriculum, helps students become well-rounded, creative problem-solving professionals. The location of the college allows students to pursue their education in an environment where art is central to the community. The College of Santa Fe is a member of Laureate International Universities, a world-wide network of online and campus-based institutions that emphasize quality higher education that is innovative, international, and connected to the demands of a global marketplace. For more information about the College of Santa Fe, visit www.csf.edu.

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