“Yes, my pastor. He saw some promise in me and also some wildness, naturally.”

— Craig Chappell, retired, Lawrence

“I did — my high school debate and forensics coach. He taught me a lot about speaking in public and how to carry yourself as a human being.”

— Kandyce Horn, sorority house director, Topeka

“No, I really didn’t. I didn’t need one.”

— Walter Wondrack, clothing representative, Lawrence

“Yes I did, my mother. She taught me pretty much how to deal with any situation calmly, in some cases.”

— Kellista Keaton, day care operator, Olathe