To the editor:

Congratulations to Kansas University and the other local sponsors for providing thousands of Lawrence elementary schoolchildren attractive T-shirts, lunch, water bottles and an exciting college women’s basketball game. As a transplanted Northeasterner, I was thrilled Tuesday to observe something I have never seen before.

We, several residents of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, were surrounded by well-behaved, very enthusiastic kids whose energy was encouraged by the KU cheerleaders and gymnasts. Even the half-time entertainment by basketball gymnasts was exciting for all of us. We regretted the outcome of the game but were thankful for a fun-filled experience, knowing there are several thousand more Jayhawk fans.