May 2, 2003

Contact: Thi Thieu, Homecoming Steering Committee, (316) 204-8502.

KU announces homecoming theme, students serving on steering committee

LAWRENCE -- The University of Kansas Homecoming Steering Committee announces "Jayhawk Generations: Bringing Back the Classics" as the theme for the university's annual homecoming week, Oct. 12 through 18.

Homecoming week will feature activities for students, faculty, alumni and the local community, including such traditional events as a pep rally, a 5K walk/run, Spirit Sing and Jayhawk "Can"struction. The homecoming parade will close out festivities on Oct. 18.

"We are very excited for this year's homecoming," said Elissa Hudson, Pittsburg junior and committee co-director. "This year we are striving for more overall involvement from students, community members and alumni -- we want everyone to show how proud they are to be a Jayhawk."

During the week, students and Lawrence community members will be able to showcase their interpretations of "Jayhawk Generations: Bringing Back the Classics" through a variety of activities.

The Homecoming Steering Committee organizes the event and is working to make it bigger and better than before, Hudson said. The committee includes students and faculty advisers.

"The steering committee is making great progress on what will be an outstanding homecoming week," said Richard Johnson, homecoming adviser and dean of students.

Students on the committee are listed below with their year in school and major, parents' names, high school alma mater and position on the committee.

CRAWFORD COUNTY
From Pittsburg
Elissa Hudson, junior in design, daughter of Richard and Sharon Hudson; Pittsburg Senior High School graduate; co-director.

JOHNSON COUNTY
From Leawood
Matt French, junior in communications, son of Russell and Carol French; St. Thomas Aquinas High School graduate; sponsorship chair.
Tyler Waldorf, sophomore in architectural engineering, son of Debra Waldorf; Blue Valley North High School graduate; co-director.

From Olathe
Marlyse Anderson, sophomore in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, daughter of Gary and Chalece Anderson; St. Thomas Aquinas High School graduate; awards chair.

From Shawnee
Andy Kim, sophomore planning to major in business administration, son of Kyu and Jung Kim; Shawnee Mission Northwest High School graduate; daily events co-chair.

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY
From Leavenworth
Tricia McNamee, sophomore in pre-secondary education, daughter of Dan and Randi McNamee; Perrysburg High School graduate; treasurer.

SEDGWICK COUNTY
From Wichita
Thi Thieu, junior in journalism with an emphasis in strategic communications, daughter of Kim Huynh and An Theiu; Wichita High School Southeast graduate; public relations chair.

SHAWNEE COUNTY
From Topeka
Elizabeth Ault, freshman in mathematics, daughter of Mark and Marilyn Ault; Topeka West High School graduate; daily events co-chair.
Michelle Worswick, freshman in psychology, daughter of Michael and Deborah Worswick; Topeka High School graduate; parade co-chair.

COLORADO
From Aurora
Chris Kaufman, sophomore in human biology, son of John and Nancy Kaufman; Eaglecrest High School graduate; parade co-chair.

MISSOURI
From Kansas City
Danice Brown, junior in journalism with an emphasis in news and information, daughter of Dennis and Cindy Brown; Park Hill Senior High School graduate; special events co-chair.

OKLAHOMA
From Fairfax
Anna Clovis, sophomore in Spanish, daughter of Marsha Clovis; Woodland High School graduate; community events and service chair.

TEXAS
From Dallas
Ben Kirby, junior in biology, son of Robert and Jane Kirby; Jesuit College Preparatory School graduate; special events co-chair.