Time slips away as a daughter grows into independence
A parent reflects on aging, watching Claire grow from a baby to a confident young woman. The piece traces years of small milestones, from first steps to school, fashion changes, and the push toward independence, stressing resilience and parental learning in guiding a child to navigate life.
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Claire
Mom
Emma Mercer becomes first Lawrence girl with wrestling scholarship
Lawrence High senior Emma Mercer earns a wrestling scholarship to Oklahoma City University, becoming the first girl from Lawrence to secure such a scholarship as women's wrestling grows nationally. OCU joins Cumberland, Menlo, Missouri Valley, Northern Michigan, Pacific, and Trinity in offering collegiate women's wrestling.
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Lawrence
Lawrence High
Emma Mercer
Oklahoma City University
Archie Randall
Emma
Mercer
OCU
Texas
Lone Star State
Washington
Oregon
California
Hawaii
Cumberland
Menlo
Calif
Missouri Valley
Blue Valley West
Garrett Tubman
Lawrence High School
Salina man uses drama therapy to guide troubled teens
Salina resident Patrick Bihlmaier, 63, a drama therapist with a master’s degree from Kansas State University, runs weekly sessions at St. Francis Academy for at risk adolescent boys. He uses play, music, storytelling, role playing and video production to teach skill building and encourage group participation. Social worker Kobby Underwood notes the approach makes behavioral changes feel fun and nonthreatening. Bihlmaier’s arts background and hands on activities help connect with the youths and foster trust.
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Bihlmaier
Kansas State University
Salina’s
St. Francis Academy
Bihimaier
Kobby Underwood
Underwood
Bethany College
Patrick Bihlmaier
Salina
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