Magazine editor Weaver recalls National Geographic career
The article traces Ken Weaver’s path from a Topeka junior high and Lawrence high school government teacher to writing for National Geographic. He discusses mentors, early roles in legends, major features like The Search for Our Ancestors, and adventures covering the Gemini program, Apollo era, and field reporting across continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Topeka
Lawrence
Liberty Memorial High School
Neal Wherry
Medina
Wherry
Phyllis Talmadge
Scholastic
Washington, D.C
Riley
Kiplinger Letter
National Geographic
Ted Vosburg
Vosburg
Monty Southerland
Legends
Lea Borah
Ken Weaver
National Geographic Photo
Bob Gilka
Gilka
Arlington
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Cus
Zanzibar
Art festival blends with disc dog event and crafts
Residents flocked to the South Park lawn for a weekend festival that merged a popular disc dog competition with crafts stalls and food vendors. Jeremy Morris and Quinn Barnard showcased their rookie dog Vincent while Ryan Neil and Luna won first place among 23 finalists. Debbie Riley sold metal animal pins, and stringently curated wares drew thousands, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, and funnel cakes as crowds lingered for several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremy Morris
Quinn Barnard
Vincent
Morris
Ryan Neil
Pup Luna
Debbie Riley
Riley
Lawrence
Louise Smith
Smith
South Park
Mikki Sale
Adam
Sale
Dad
Lawrence chess players rise with Quail Run talent
Lawrence chess culture grows as Quail Run students excel nationwide with support from Steve Robinson, a patent attorney and former coach Harold Nelson. Nine Quail Run students will compete at the National Elementary Championship in Denver, with parental involvement and local clubs at Quail Run, Southwest, Wakarusa Valley, Cordley, and Free State fueling their progress.
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Quail Run
Southwest
Steve Robinson
Lawrence
Overland Park
Robinson
Harold Nelson
Nelson
Wichita
Wichita Eagle
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Reykjavik
Iceland
U.S Chess Federation
Denver
Sherman
Johnson
Sean
Bob Holliman
Kansas City
Bob
Bransky
Wakarusa Valley
Cordley
South
Free State
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Ral
South Pole
U.S. Navy
US Air Force
Atlantic
United States
Bill Snead
Hill Snead
JournalWorld
Space
Neil Armstrong
Michael Collins
Buzz Aldrin
Megan True
Journal-World Photo
Micole Washburn
Alan Shi
Garrick Clapp
Lukas.Lesslie
Andrei Elliott
Aaron On
Cole Reams
Jonathan Lesslie
Finn Dobbs
Ting-Ting Hi
Hyatt Denver Convention Center
San Jose
Calif
Richard Sherman
Bay Area
Dave Ranney
2Nd St
North Lawrence
Lyons
Sisters
Black & Brick People
Awrence
Capriot Concrete Products
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