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Athletes shine in Special Olympics By Joey Jeanette Schlueter The Battalion Despite the wind, over 600 com petitors showed their spirit, integri ty and ability in the 1997 Special Olympics held Friday and Saturday at A&M Consolidated High School. The event, which drew huge crowds of support, took place at Tigerland Stadium. Some track events were held at Kyle Field. Special athletes from over 15 counties, including Brazos County, competed in such events as gym nastics, equestrian, golf, bicycling, wheelchair, track and softball throw. In the track and field events, the top three athletes advanced to the Texas Special Olympics in Houston May 24 - 27. Sue Calhoun, director of events, said the athletes competed well and gained a lot of self-esteem. “That is what this is all about,” she said. “This gives them a chance to be involved and have a goal to reach.” Texas A&M organizations helped out with the events. Aggies from Support Services for Students with Disabilities helped with coor dination, food and events. One event watched closely by spectators was the walking event on the track at Tigerland Stadium. Spectators cheered and clapped in the background as a racer crossed the finish line in tears. James Spencer, a Special Olympics supporter and father of competitor Lisa Spencer of Austin, said he has never been so proud of his daughter, who suffers from Proposal Continued from Page 1 The Texas plan, however, would add to the Georgia plan, El lis said, by requiring students to pay back the tuition with com munity service. This requirement would be erased for students who mental retardation. “Someone said life would be lim ited for my daughter,” he said, “but she is proving [him] wrong today.” Spencer said he and his wife are at every practice and event their daughter participates in. “Support is more important than anything,” he said. “They need someone to tell them they can do it, and they will.” Betty Mitchell, a 20-year-old dis abled athlete from Brenham, said she competed in last year’s Special Olympics but could not participate this year - because of a sprained ankle. “I wanted to come see my friends compete,” Mitchell said. “I hurt my foot in practice for the sprint, but I hope to compete next year.” Madeline Zwahr, a spectator, said she came out to watch the women’s gymnastics competition. “I admire the gymnastics com petitors because they overcome such difficult obstacles to be able to do what they do,” she said. "They do it because they love to do it.” Zwahr said she plans to volunteer next year in the Special Olympics af ter seeing the support and motiva- don of this year’s volunteers. “I want to help out any way I can,” Zwahr said. “I feel God has made these special people for a rea son. I appreciate things a little more thanks to them.” The Olympics concluded around 6 p.m. Saturday with a shot put/soft- ball throw at Tigerland Stadium. Winners of the events received medals, ribbons, trophies or certifi cates for their efforts. are parents, have other family re sponsibilities or work more than 10 hours a week. “Every Texan de serves the chance to earn a college education,” Ellis said. “Creating a new Texas HOPE Scholarship instant ticket game would open the doors to a college education for thousands of hard working Texas students.” Do You Have Panic Attacks? Freedom Research, Inc. is seeking volunteers for a 12-week research study of an investigational medication for panic disorder. You must be 18-65 years old in good health. You may be paid up to $200 for your particpation in the study. For more information call: 229-0049 Don't miss the calendar card deadlines!!! All-University Calendar: April 16 Fall 97 Semester Calendar: May 8 Cards and instructions are available in Student Activities (125 Koldus), Off Campus/Graduate & Adult Student Services (112 Koldus), and the Student Organization Finance Center (217 MSC). For more info, call 862-4724. THE X^HTY THCVETX ETnTXXS! ROBERT UX» FRONT & CLOSE ONE NIGHT EVENT Reserved Seating available’—it's parents weekend y’all! ’Hy phone only AT: Marooned, AH>ertfto»», Cavender’R, Hurricane iiarrv**, MSC Box Office, or _. by phone at 1-#00-9GG-8HOW (7400).: . ’Ticket* subject to service charae ‘ TJrVut* soM oil n first nmn*. fine werVR \hu>\\ The X’Rrents Weekend Concert with special guest SNIDER C'\» A n o t h er Popular Productio Page! Monday • April 14, Conference unites past with present By Erica Roy The Battalion Former student leaders from the past 35 years gave advice on leadership roles at Texas A&M and after college to current student leaders at the For mer Student Leaders Conference tills weekend. Former student body presidents, Memorial Stu dent Center presidents and Corps commanders were invited to attend the Conference. Kara Wilson, the conference chair and a junior journalism major, said the Conference gave stu dent leaders the opportunity to learn from suc cesses and failures of former student leaders at A&M and in the community. Wilson said the former leaders had different messages, but there was one underlying theme. “When you get involved, you need to make sure you are accountable to your organization, and don’t lose sight of what your goals are,” Wil son said. “Stay strong and be happy while you are part of the ‘other education.’ It is an opportunity to learn and grow as a person.” The conference kicked off Friday night with a barbecue where former and current student lead ers met one another. On Saturday, conference attendees went to workshops and discussed different aspects of leadership and the importance of giving back to A&M after graduation. In the afternoon, the student body presidents, MSC presidents and Corps commanders were di vided into three groups so leaders could focus on their organizations. Steve Foster, Corps commander and a senior po litical science major, said meeting with the former Corps commanders was one of the most interest ing aspects of the weekend. This is the first year the conference was held-1 Foster saici he enjoyed attending. “I wanted to help start a new Aggie tradii Foster said. “It’s an excellent opportunity fons| learn from the experience of others.” Wilson said the success of the confert prompted plans for another one next spring, ilar conference featuring former yell leaders^ held in tire fall of 1997. Carl Baggett, student body president andt nior accounting major, said he learned a lotd succeeding in the business world and his petsj life from the former student leaders. Hesailjj leaders stressed keeping a sense of humorani ing fun while working. “I think when you have people with25t«| more years of experience than you have, youa help but learn from them,” Baggett said. Editors Continued from Page 1 She said it is important for a lot of students to apply to work at The Battalion so all organizations can be represented. Clancy said she is looking for ward to feedback from A&M stu dents on the upcoming changes in the newspaper. “I can’t wait until the first day of publication,” Clancy said, “because I think they (students) are going to be excited about the changes.” Michael Landauer, former editor in chief of The Battalion and a se nior journalism major, said Milne’s extensive involvement in all aspects of the newspaper will make him a good editor in chief. Milne has worked as a photographer, page de signer and photo editor. “I think it will be his (Milne’s) combination of experience and cre ativity that will make him a strong editor,” Landauer said. “He is one of the most intelligent, creative people I have ever known.” Landauer said he saw potential in Clancy when he hired her as an Ag- gielife page designer. “I think her composure and her ability to critique and find ways to improve things are definitely things that will make her a great editor,” Landauer said. Landauer also said The Battalion staff will enjoy working with Clancy because of her calm attitude. Angie Rodgers, a night news page designer and a senior interna tional studies major, said she has enjoyed working with Clancy. “She’s really patient and she’s easy to leam from,” Rodgers said. “She’s re ally good at walking you through stuff if you don’t understand something.” Joshua Miller, a night news page designer and a freshman en vironmental design major, said Clancy’s organization and ability to listen will help her in the posi tion of editor in chief. “She (Clancy) is helpful and coop erative," Miller said, “and if you need something she’ll help you out.” James Palmer, a graphic artist and a senior computer engineering ma jor, said Milne has a good eye for art and can make good suggestions. “He (Milne) is incredibly creative and he has a real grasp of what is go ing on and who is doing what," Palmer said. Palmer also said Milne’s work ethic will make him a good editor in chief. “Out of all the people I’ve met, he’s one of the most driven and creative,” Palmer said, “and he has a lot of charisma he carries over with him.” Tim Moog, photo editor and a senior bioengineering major, has worked with Milne since I spring of 1994. Moog said Milne has helpedS look at photography more am cally than technically. He said has the ability to visualize things should be. “He’s got a great vision lot of drive,” Moog said. "Hep a lot of work and respect what he does.” Milne and Clancy said they to rebuild The Battalion this mer, and the changes will coni into the fall semester. Milne said he is excited to changes to The Battalion befoi graduates, and he hopes newspaper continues to imp after he leaves. “The summer is more ofa sition to ease into the whole style,” he said. “Ifwegetthed system going, we will flow into it in the fall.” Whoopstock Continued from Page 1 “We want to inform and educate people of our cul ture because there are many misconceptions of our re ligion,” Neela said. The Hindu Student Council used henna, a dye made from the leaves of henna trees, to decorate participant’s hands. Kipe said it was good for the children to be able to share in the cultural traditions. “The more inclusive you make it culturally, the bet ter it is,” Kipe said. Bush Continued from Page 1 “I really think he likes the kind of give and take he gets with students,” Hermann said. Michael McCain, a senior international studies major, was in the classroom Bush vis ited. Having a person of Bush’s stature visit the class, McCain said, was a unique opportunity. “It was a pleasure to hear an ex-president speak,” McCain said. The grand opening ceremony for the Pres idential Corridor was held at the A&M River side Campus. Dignitaries from the University and local politicians were present. Bush said he was excited about thep: jected success of the corridor. Havingte dent Johnson’s library at the other endiii honor, he said. “[President Johnson] was very pleasaffl me when I was a freshman and sophoi member of the United States Congress, 1 said. “In a way, I’m glad he’s not heretodafl(| cause I couldn’t get a word in edgewise’ The corridor will be an asset to Tea', years to come, Bush said. The former president said visiting# always a pleasure. “I’m proud to be back inAggieland’# ©0ANTUAA COW TOTORlNG :2fcO-COWS Northqate next to CD Warehouse. Hrs:2-10pm Sun-Thu. 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