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February 14-17, 2019 Kansas School for the deaf Olathe, Kansas Gallaudet University Youth Programs BACK ADVERTISEMENTFacebook Live FRONT COVER Visit Our Website! gallaudet.edu/youth-programs 32 1 SummerYOUTH CAMPS Immerse yourself in everything Gallaudet University has to offer this summer and beyond. SESSION 1 SESSION 2 JUNE 15–22 2019 JUNE 23–30 SYC Advertisement Advertisement Got Bison Discover Immerse Skills? Brainiacs Your Future Into ASL SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 2 SESSION 2 Show your Explore Find your Learn skills in a the world of passion and the rich Join the Heartbeat of Communication variety of science and pursue it! language Experience the best possible VRS with easy-to-use, cutting-edge technology. Enjoy the activities! technology! and culture! clearest video, greatest features, and highest-quality SVRS interpreters available! Sign up today at svrs.com/apply or download our app at BONUS! SIX FLAGS | GALLAUDET | WASHINGTON, D.C. REGISTER NOW: http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/summer-youth-camps If you choose Sorenson as your default provider, you can port your existing 10-digit number to Sorenson from another provider or Sorenson can provide you with one for the 800 Florida Avenue, NE (202) 559-7835 (videophone/voice) geographic area where you live or work. If you later change your default provider, you can port your number to that provider. When selecting Sorenson, you must provide to Sorenson the physical address (i.e., the Registered Location) from which you are placing the call, so that Sorenson can properly route any 911 calls you may make. If you move or change your Washington, DC 20002 (202) 651-5050 (voice) location, you must notify Sorenson immediately. You can update your Registered Location from your Sorenson videophone by calling 800-659-4810 or by visiting www.svrs.com/ 2 moving. Sorenson will confirm receipt of your Registered Location information. Emergency calls made via internet-based TRS may not function the same as traditional E911 service. Youth Programs [email protected] For example, you may not be able to dial 911 if there is an internet-service failure or if you lose electrical power, and your 911 call may not be routed correctly if you have not updated your Registered Location. For more information on the process of obtaining 10-digit numbers and the limitations and risks associated with using Sorenson’s VRS to place a 911 call, gallaudet.edu/youth-programs please visit Sorenson’s website: www.sorenson.com/disclaimer. For more information on toll-free numbering, please visit www.svrs.com/tollfree. 18205 thank you to our Greetings from the of gallaudet university Congratulations on being selected to represent your school in the Midwest Regional Academic Bowl competition! Gallaudet University is proud to sponsor this very important academic competition, hosted by Kansas School for the Deaf. Gallaudet established the first Academic Bowl in 1997, and for over twenty years, we have been proud to support this competition that promotes academic excellence for deaf and hard of hearing students. Gallaudet has always been a leader in providing quality academic opportunites for deaf and hard of hearing students, and this is just one way we promote the highest educational standards. I want to thank several individuals who have worked hard in planning this competition: Jesse Saunders, Director of Youth Programs; Samantha Beaver, Sponsors Page Coordinator of YouthPresident’s Programs; as well as the faculty, Letter staff, and students of Gallaudet University who have volunteered to attend the regional competition. I The Mary Margaret also want to thank Luanne Barron, Superintedent; Sally Luton, Host Coordinator; as well as Kansas School for the Deaf. They have all done a fabulous job in making Grove Scholarship Fund this Academic Bowl a special success. Good luck to each of you in the competition. We know you are ready to do your very best. Best wishes for your continued success, and we hope to see you someday at Gallaudet. Join the Heartbeat of Communication Sincerely, Experience the best possible VRS with easy-to-use, cutting-edge technology. Enjoy the clearest video, greatest features, and highest-quality SVRS interpreters available! Sign up today at svrs.com/apply or download our app at Roberta “Bobbi” Cordano, University President If you choose Sorenson as your default provider, you can port your existing 10-digit number to Sorenson from another provider or Sorenson can provide you with one for the geographic area where you live or work. If you later change your default provider, you can port your number to that provider. When selecting Sorenson, you must provide to Sorenson the physical address (i.e., the Registered Location) from which you are placing the call, so that Sorenson can properly route any 911 calls you may make. If you move or change your location, you must notify Sorenson immediately. You can update your Registered Location from your Sorenson videophone by calling 800-659-4810 or by visiting www.svrs.com/ moving. Sorenson will confirm receipt of your Registered Location information. Emergency calls made via internet-based TRS may not function the same as traditional E911 service. 30 3 For example, you may not be able to dial 911 if there is an internet-service failure or if you lose electrical power, and your 911 call may not be routed correctly if you have not updated your Registered Location. For more information on the process of obtaining 10-digit numbers and the limitations and risks associated with using Sorenson’s VRS to place a 911 call, please visit Sorenson’s website: www.sorenson.com/disclaimer. For more information on toll-free numbering, please visit www.svrs.com/tollfree. Greetings from the MIDWEST REGIONAL HOST COMMITTEE Denea Muszynski Mary Hughes Academic Bowl Participants, Coaches, and Guests, Janna Weisner Maureen O’Connor Joan Macy Michele Golden Kansas School for the Deaf is pleased to host the annual Gallaudet University Joe Oborny Nancy Frazier* Midwest Regional Academic Bowl competition here in Olathe – the Land of the Jon Senzer Sally Luton* Jackrabbits. We extend wholehearted greetings to all of the participants, coaches, Lilly Heller* Scott Plummer* families, Gallaudet staff, and others from across the country. Lori Colwell Tammy Hendrix Mark Kerns Tessa Adcock We’re electrified that you’re here with us for what promises to be our best and most memorable event yet. We’ve packed all three days with competitions, an exciting VOLUNTEERS performance, and the chance to meet the amazing volunteers who are all here for Adam Klotz David Eugene Ken Clark* Raul Melgar the same reason – we want the BEST for our students. Adbul Wadood Westermand Kester Horn-Marsh Robert J Cooper* Alanna Laughrey* David Wilcox* Kevin Cartwright Sara Lorenz Alfred Wigley Debbie Speert Kim Wroldsen Sarah Meiers This event is about coming together, learning, making new friends and meeting Alina Symansky Duane DAngelo Kyle Pucket Shane Ford new allies. For the Academic Bowl participants, we recognize the importance of Amanda Harris Emily Meier Kym Symansky* Sharon McGlynn ongoing networking and experiences that will help to “sharpen your saw” as you Amanda Hempfling Gigi Doubrava Larry Finn Sharon Volk compete with your fellowHost opponents. So,Letter roll up your sleeves, dive into the Ami Mccullough GiniSpecial Brodie LeeAnn Thanks Childress Sheri Plummer competitions, and don’t forget to save a little energy for the social events. I am Amy Lynn Thompson Jack Cooper Lisa Bolding Ballenger Spencer Rizi confident you will leave this Academic Bowl with newfound knowledge and Ann Cooper Jamaika Jones Loralee Plummer* Stephanie Arlene Kuschmider* James Clark* Lori Bowen Schwarzenberger friendships. Benjamin Cardon Janna Wiesner* Lori Earls* Stephanie Wilcox Bill Plummer Jarlene Villalobos Lorrie Shank* Stephen Jones Much appreciation goes to Sally Luton, Scott Plummer, and Jon Senzer, Academic Bob Green Jennifer Carlino Marie Qualls Taylor Borucki Bowl coordinators, and their committee and volunteers for their diligence to ensure Brian Van Bavel Jennifer Kucinski Martha Muller Tayte McCaskey that your stay at KSD is a successful, enjoyable and memorable event. Broc Hammett Jeremy Stockman Marti Herman Teresa Chandler Brock Maelzer Jessica L. Cartwright Mary A. Costello Terrina Owens Camerson Luttrell Jessica Schultz* Mary Costello Tiffany Harrison Here we are – get ready to inspire and be inspired! Charles Marsh, Jr.* Joelle Allen* Mary Van Bavel Twila Clark Chris Haulmark Joni Wise Michelle Plummer Twila Latini* Yours truly, Christina Plummer Karen Miller Mike Olson Valerie Watson* Christina Ruberry Kathi Hesser Mike Wiesner* William Richard Ward* Chriz Dally Kathy Marsh* Mo O’Connor Zander Symansky Chuck Theel* Katie Locus Nancy Milner Luanne Barron Daniel Allen Katie Wise Nicole Conrad Superintendent Darla Beck Katja Grace Pamela Siebert Darryl Luton* Kelly Grove Petra M. Horn-Marsh* Thank you for all of your hard work! It could not have been done without you! 4 * = current student, employee, or alumni of Gallaudet University 29 Greetings from the ACADEMIC BOWL GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY Welcome to the 2019 Midwest Regional Academic Bowl in Olathe, KS! EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS Samantha Beaver* Lauren Berger* I look forward to getting to know all the players and coaches at this year’s Travis Imel* Anderw Morrill* competition. Lisa Jacobs* Jesse Saunders* Casey Johnson-Pasqua* Robert Weinstock* I would like to express my gratitude to Luanne Barron, the Superintendent Tom McKnight* Felicia Williams* of the Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) for letting the Midwest Regional Andrew Morrill* Academic Bowl take place at KSD. I am truly thankful for the dedication and Pia Marie Paulone* Jesse Saunders* GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY numerous hours the host site coordinators, Sally Luton, Scott Plummer, and Robert Weinstock* ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Jon Senzer, put into planning this event with me. Lastly, I thank all of the volunteers for taking the time to help out and for making this a memorable STUDENT AMBASSADORS Abby Drake* experience for everyone.