"i had early made up my mind that a university that bows to the wishes of a person, group, or segment of society is not free and that a state university in particular cannot expect to command the support of the public if it is the captive of any group," said wells. she was four years old when her parents separated. through the 20th century (2002). both the lake upon which the community is located and the river which flows from the lake took on the same name. 