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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2001
Page
16
Gals Scripps Howard notes fashion retailers imitate past styles with denim as a cornerstone including pants skirts and jackets. The 80s plaid skirts white shirts and Madonna era denim meet novelty sparkles studs rhinestones on purses belts shoes and jewelry. Strong jewel tones red purple green define the season palette.
Denim returns as a basic staple with design focus for boys. Jeans cut at an angle introduce texture alongside twill cargo pants with utility pockets. Tropical shirts, updated corduroys and a reimagined basic T shirt plus tie dye items join blues browns and grays moving to brighter hues later. Messenger bags and backpacks rise as functional accessories.
The Journal-World invites groups serving families to appear in the 2001 City Scene guide. Look for an advertisement in local or features sections starting Friday with a form to return by Sept. 5. For details, contact Amy Troflinger at 832-7254.
Sharon Mann of Esselte offers advice for students starting the year. She suggests arranging lockers logically, matching notebooks to books, using a trash container, weekly timetables, blocking study time, noting due dates on calendars, and keeping a small notebook for class expectations and assignments.
Learn to make bubble wands from 3 feet of plastic coated wire and pliers. Bend to form a loop, twist ends into a handle, and round sharp bits for safety. Create bubble solution with water, dish soap, and glycerin for best results.
The article outlines Germany's gymnasium path through grade 13 with two chosen core subjects biology and chemistry, leading to the Abitur after the 13th grade. It contrasts with Realschule and Hauptschule routes, and notes Extracurriculars and after school routines at Weber Gymnasium in Eutin, as well as student life differences with the U S system.
Niko Kuhner, a 13th grader from Weber Gymnasium, spent three months in Lawrence and played for Free State basketball. He notes American schools offer more professional sports with seven day practice and strong school spirit, contrasting with Germany where clubs dominate. He observed national anthem pride and spirited games between Free State and Lawrence High. The Weber Gymnasium student government, Schulervertretung, mirrors U S councils with teachers, students and parents planning activities and trips such as a July Hamburg excursion. Elizabeth Snyder is a junior at Free State High School.
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