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Photos for June 16, 2011
Tyrel Reed flies through the lane for an easy layup during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Players sign autographs for fans after the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Tyrel Reed gives former Kansas teammate Cole Aldrich a hug after the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Wayne Simien shoots a turn-around jumper over the outstretched arm of Moulaye Niang during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Tyrel Reed fires a three-pointer over Cole Aldrich during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Cole Aldrich goes up for a dunk at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Cole Aldrich dribbles the ball over the head of Bryce Crowell during the second half of the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School. Crowell won a game of knockout before the game for the chance to play with the former Jayhawks.
Cole Aldrich gives teammate, and WBC welterweight champion, Victor Ortiz a boost as they warm up at halftime the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Cole Aldrich throws down a big dunk during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Tyrel Reed throws down a one-handed jam during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Former Jayhawk Tyrel Reed pulls up for a three at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Scot Pollard shoots over Cole Aldrich in the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Free State quarterback Dylan Perry looks for a receiver in the fourth quarter Thursday, June 16, 2011 during the MO-KAN High School All Star football classic at Southwick Stadium Complex in Belton, Missouri. Missouri defeated Kansas 21-13.
Russell Robinson beats the blue team down the court despite losing his shoe during the second half of the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Reporters and fans surround former Kansas center Scot Pollard after the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Former KU center Scot Pollard lifts his son, Ozzy, after the final buzzer sounds at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Free State High School.
Sunny Cauner glances over her shoulder before the start the GED graduation ceremony at Free State High School Thursday, June 16, 2011. The Diploma Completion Program is becoming part of the Lawrence school district's Adult Learning Center, which will be housed in the former Centennial School.
Darian Franks, left, of Lawrence, fixes Kristie Coffey’s hair Thursday before the start of the Adult Learning Center GED graduation ceremony at Free State High School. The Adult Learning Center helped 88 students earn their GED diplomas.
Preston Schenck, Free State, brings down DeVante Bausby in first half action Thursday, June 16, 2011 during the MO-KAN High School All Star football classic at Southwick Stadium Complex in Belton, Missouri.
Harlan Miller
Barbara and Gene Burnett
Nathan Sawaya's half-size, Lego versions of the iconic lion sculptures outside the New York Public Library are shown in this Friday, May 20, 2011 photo.
Bo Stephenson, left, and Patrick Chow-Yuen are two of the three chefs competing in Teller's chef competition July 4.
Ellen Neufeld of Inman, left, a Kansas Arts Commissioner, and Michael Kaye of Topeka listen during a breakout session during a meeting of Kansas Citizens for the Arts Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Lawrence Arts Center. Attendants discussed ways to reestablish the importance of art in Kansas communities despite funding cuts for the Kansas Arts Commission.
Race director Scott Mansker estimates that more than 70 racers will enter this year's competition.
Jessica Johnson, left, and Margaret Weisbrod Morris sign in to a Kansas Citizens for the Arts meeting at the Lawrence Arts Center Thursday, June 16, 2011. Local residents and others from around the state voiced their disappointment with Gov. Sam Brownback's line-item veto of funding for the Kansas Arts Commission. Meeting attendees also discussed ways for reestablishing support for the arts in Kansas communities.
Geese congregate across the lake at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, 5100 West 27th Street. A two-mile children's nature trail is scheduled to be added this summer.
A flowing stream empties into the lake at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, 5100 West 27th Street.
A concert attendee crowd surfs at last summer’s Vans Warped Tour at Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone. The venue’s promoters are working toward making this year’s concert season better than last year’s.
Jay Smith, left, and fellow Bonner Springs resident Herby Morris met up recently to take a look at the class ring that Morris lost 43 years ago and Smith helped find.
This class ring belonging to Herby Morris of Bonner Springs spent about nine years buried in the ground and another 35 with an Illinois man, Craig Schwartz, before Bonner Springs resident Jay Smith stumbled across Schwartz’s online post seeking the owner.
Kansas Biological Survey senior scientist Kelly Kindscher, inspects a plant at the Kansas University Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden, located northeast of Lawrence Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Kansas Biological Survey senior scientist Kelly Kindscher, right, speaks with Haskell student Tommy Leopard, Tulsa, Okla., as Leopard waters a patch of plants Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the Kansas University Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden.
From left, Haskell students Bryn Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, N.M., Tommy Leopard, Tulsa, Okla., and Kansas University student Lauren Service, Overland Park, spread mulch around a recently planted area at the Kansas University Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden, located northeast of Lawrence .
Kansas Biological Survey senior scientist Kelly Kindscher, kneeling, speaks with student workers Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the Kansas University Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden.
Haskell student Bryn Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, N.M., pulls weeds from a patch of purple prairie clover at the Kansas University Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden, located northeast of Lawrence Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Echinacea, also known as Purple Coneflower, is one of the many species of plants growing in the Kansas University Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden, located northeast of Lawrence.
Yellow Coneflower is one of the many species of plants growing in the Kansas University Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden, located northeast of Lawrence.
Butterfly Milkweed is one of the many species of plants growing in the Kansas University Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden, located northeast of Lawrence.
Two birthday cards from relatives addressed to Audrie Hummelgaard of rural Linwood, who will celebrate her 102nd birthday June 17, 2011.
Audrie Hummelgaard of rural Linwood is turning 102 Friday, June 17, 2011. Hummelgaard still keeps busy, even at 102; she sweeps and cleans her own house and even mowed her own lawn up until last year.
One of the wacky signs and sayings found at the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
Another humorous warning to potential trespassers found on the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
One of the wacky signs and sayings found at the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
One of the wacky signs and sayings found at the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
One of the wacky signs and sayings found at the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
Warnings against trespassing was a common theme in some of the wacky signs found at the Sankey Rodeo School in Rose Hill.
One of the wacky signs and sayings found at the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
One of the wacky signs and sayings found at the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
Found on the side of the men's outhouse at the Sankey Rodeo School in Rose Hill.
One of the wacky signs and sayings found at the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
One of the wacky signs and sayings found at the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
One of the wacky signs and sayings found at the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
One of the main rules stressed to bullfighters training at the Sankey Rodeo School in Rose Hill was DO NOT try to outrun a bull. You'll lose.
One of the wacky signs and sayings found at the Sankey Ranch in Rose Hill.
The U.S. National Weather Service has placed most of Kansas, including Douglas County, under a slight risk for severe weather Thursday, June 16, 2011.
This Saturday marks the fifth-annual Gritty Fitty river race. The race is a 50-mile jaunt down the Kaw River that ends at Kaw Point — where the Kaw and Missouri Rivers meet. This year, because of the rising rivers, the race may end in Edwardsville.
“Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy” follows the famous luchador Mil Mascaras as he battles the forces of evil alongside other famous Mexican wrestlers.
What would a luchador movie be without mummies, robots and vampire girls (pictured above)?
Clothing Details: Shoes: Italy, May 2011, $120. Shorts: Gap, April 2011, $12. Belt: Acquired, May 2008. Shirt: Urban Outfitters, April 2011, $5. Watch: J.Crew, December 2010, $150. Sunglasses: vintage, Ray Ban, 2008, gift.
Clothing Details: Shoes: Zappos, 2010, $40. Jeans: Urban Outfitters, 2009, $58. Tank: Spectator’s, 2011, $45. Shawl: Gilt.com, 2011, $60. Necklace: Etsy.com, 2009, gift. Ring: Goldmaker’s, 2009, $90.
Howard Graham, right, leads a group of Kansas University football players on a tour of downtown Lawrence as part of the Bridges program on Wednesday on Massachusetts Street.
An anonymous donor gave Kansas University Medical Center $4 million to benefit spinal cord research.
Donald V. Sherman
Vera "Lucille" Stahl
Graduation day: From left, Ben Kincaid, a 2011 graduate of the University of Southern California, poses with his grandfather, Dr. Paul Kincaid, and uncle Dr. Paul Kincaid Jr., both of Lawrence. The graduation ceremony was held May 13. Jane Getto submitted the photo.
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