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Patrick Dykstra attended a small high school near Topeka. He now explores oceans on television, searching for whales. Brianna Childers, Topeka Capital-Journal © Submitted Patrick Dykstra and a whale At 16, Patrick Dykstra was trying to decide what he wanted to be when he grew up. Dykstra, who was living in Keene — a small, unincorporated town about 30 miles southwest of Topeka — decided to volunteer for Sen. Pat Roberts 1996 campaign. As a thank you, Roberts campaign exte...

Patrick Dykstra attended a small high school near Topeka. He now explores oceans on television, searching for whales. Brianna Childers, Topeka Capital-Journal © Submitted Patrick Dykstra and a whale At 16, Patrick Dykstra was trying to decide what he wanted to be when he grew up. Dykstra, who was living in Keene — a small, unincorporated town about 30 miles southwest of Topeka — decided to volunteer for Sen. Pat Roberts 1996 campaign. As a thank you, Roberts campaign exte...