Basic training transforms ‘girly girls’ into disciplined guardswomen
Three women recount the evolution from rigid basic training to a new life in the Air National Guard. Mitchum, Constantine, and Holland describe identity shifts, the thrill of field exercises, and the pressure of weekly tests. They finish as honor grads eyeing college, with futures in Kansas.
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Mitchum
Bitchum
Constantine
Constantino
Angel
Holland
Kansas
Lansing
Mal
Kansas University
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Air National Guard
Forbes Field
PIECE Project promotes teen leadership in the community
Lawrence students can learn leadership skills and community impact through the PIECE Project. A public information meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday at the Lawrence Public Library to explain the program, how to apply, and show a promo video. School assemblies and application venues include Bishop Seabury Academy Central Junior High Southwest Junior High West Junior High and South Junior High with applications available at Sunflower Bank and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
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Novarr
Lawrence Public Library
Bishop Seabury Academy
Clinton Parkway
Central Junior High
Mass
Southwest Junior High
Inverness Drive
West Junior High
Harvard Road
South Junior High
Sunflower Bank
Quail Crest Place
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Sweets and Treats fundraiser aids toddlers needs
The third annual Sweets and Treats fundraiser at the Eldridge Hotel in Douglas County drew staff and a 14 member board, aiming to raise 10000 dollars for Early Intervention. With 126 tickets sold, organizers expect funds to buy extra equipment and support professional development for services like physical therapy and speech therapy for 80 to 90 children daily.
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Dena Bracciano
Eldridge Hotel
Douglas County
Bracciano
Kansas University
Jinyk
Barbara Schwering
Rachel Seymour
Journal-World Photo
Dana Peterson
Melissa Anderson
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