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
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The Texas plan, however,
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munity service. This requirement
would be erased for students who
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“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.
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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.
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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.”
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“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.
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“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’
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years to come, Bush said.
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