Issue 9 The Student Newspaper of Cowley College
THE COWLEY PRESS www.cowleypress.com
Jan. 25, 2007
Arkansas City, Kan.
Remembering Jodi Family and friends honor Sanderholm BY CHANSI LONG Online Editor
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t’s hard to talk about her – the pain is so fresh and deep. “She had a beautiful smile,” Cindy Sanderholm said. “She will surely be missed.” Sanderholm is talking about her daughter, 19-year-old freshman Jodi Sanderholm. While the legal case is proceeding, those who knew Jodi are trying to cope with their loss. “I haven’t been able to make sense of it,” Social Science Instructor Cathy Hendricks said. “For something like this to happen“ – Hendricks paused and shook her head in dismay – “and to someone so good. Jodi always had a smile on her face and was always happy to be there (the classroom).” Most of the time, Hendricks The Ark City Dance studio displayed a number of said, teachers are expected to be posters with loving messages to Sanderholm. role models for students. However, sometimes teachers can find a role model in (photo by Jackie Hutchinson) a student. “Jodi could be a role model for all of us,” Hendricks said. “How can you look at that (her accomplishments) and not learn from her.” Hendricks said that she cannot recall Jodi ever missing class, and that Jodi sat Timeline of Events 2 “right in the very front row.” Many other teachers had similar remarks, saying that Jodi was a “near perThe Suspect 2 fect” student. Jodi never received a grade lower than an A in any of her classes, and she was the Ark City High School valedicSong for Jodi 10 torian. She attended Cowley on a full scholarDanceline Tribute 12 ship to perform for the Tigerette Danceline.
More about Jodi ON THE INSIDE
In Her Memory BY CHANSI LONG Online Editor Throughout the month, people have memorialized Jodi Sanderholm. After her disappearance, many in the community put pink ribbons, flyers with Jodi’s picture, and posters with inscriptions like “We love you Jodi” and “God is watching you” all over Ark City. The Ark City Dance studio is selling t-shirts and window stickers for a memorial fund. Orders can be taken at (620) 442-8298. A fund for the family was started at Union State Bank. Donations may be mailed to 127 S. Summit St., Ark City, KS 67005. Jodi’s grandparents, Peggy and Don Shanks, have established an endowment scholarship for potential science students in
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the memory of Jodi, who was a pre-pharmacy major. Orange bracelets that say “In Loving Memory of Jodi” are available at the Student Life Office. The bracelets are free, but recipients can make a donation that will go to the endowment scholarship. Dean of Student Life Sue Saia said the amount of money that has been donated by students and staff is “phenomenal.” She credited the idea of the bracelets to Kirke Dale Dorm Manager Lindsey Davis. “I felt the bracelets would be a good way for students to always have a part of Jodi with them and remember how good of a person she was,” Davis said. “By donating money and wearing the bracelets, they’re also able to be a part of the healing process.”
Jodi started dancing at a young age and many of the girls who danced with her were greatly affected by her loss. Freshman Tigerette Ashley Cochran said that she had known Jodi since preschool. When the two were children they would pretend to be on their very own radio show. “We would even play music,” Cochran said. “She was goofy and always tried to look at the positive A variety of remembrances were evident at the Ark City High School basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 9. (photo side of things.” Cochran described Jodi by Jackie Hutchinson) as a wonderful person, who watched dance videos, instructed at Ark was friends with everyone. City Dance and at camps during the sum“She’d do anything to help you,” mer, and she even named her cat Maccee Cochran said. after the Macy’s Day Parade where she Cochran said the tragedy has scared performed. her. “It could have been anyone of us,” In her down time, she liked to watch Cochran said. “I don’t know why it had to So You Think You Can Dance, the television be Jodi.” show, and her favorite movie was Step Up. The Tigerette Danceline team anJodi choreographed a dance for the swered questions from The Cowley Press as a Tigerette Danceline team before her death. group, and remember her fondly. “We leave it open for girls that want “She was very sincere and cared about to choreograph,” Danceline coach Lindher teammates,” they wrote. sey Sanderholm said. “The girls as a team The team recalled that when preparing decided they wanted to perform the dance to perform at the Arkalalah Coronation, in tribute to Jodi.” Jodi helped the girls with their make-up, The Danceline team performed the making sure everyone had their blush on. dance for the first time in public at the They said that Jodi was always thoughtful men’s basketball game on Jan. 17, leaving a about her appearance, and that she tried spot open for Jodi as if she were included in to look her best without allowing even one the performance. hair to be out of place. The Danceline team said that if they Dance was one of Jodi’s passions, and could say anything to Jodi, they would tell that passion is reflected through many her that they love her and to “come visit us aspects of her life. She practiced constantly, in our dreams.”
A small memorial was set up at the Ark City Dance studio including a guestbook, a picture of Sanderholm and a candle that stayed lit during the search for Jodi. (photo by Jackie Hutchinson)
Now entering La-La Land Comedic Hypnotist Dale K turned a man into a princess and wowed the crowd on Jan. 18. Check out the pictures. Story on page 6
Taking the steps toward a healthy heart Start the year off right with the debut of the Health Corner, featuring tips on heart attack prevention. Story on page 14