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FEATURE Clackamas Community College October 12,1988 Page 3 Choir travels to Australia, makes dream come true by M. Leigh Hagen gucstwntcr Did you ever dream of going Jtallway across the world and jiaving the people there speak four language? Did you ever picture your self hugging a koala bear, hand feeding a kangaroo or standing within 10 feet of a crocodile? Thirty-four Clackamas Community College students did all this and much more last month when they travelled to Australia to perform at World Expo ’88. On Sept. 1, the Vocal Jazz fcnsemble and Chamber Sing- ers left the Portland airport with visionsofa dream that had started olver a year before. i For seven people in the gfoup, including myself, it was our first time in an airplane. Needless to say, we were just a little frightened, tackling a 15 hour flight over the ocean our first time out. During the flight was the first chance many of us got to talk to one another, and it was here that friendships began to grow. There was never hesita tion in holding someone’s hand or offering encouraging words when one of us was scared. f On Sept. 3, we took our first steps on Australian ground in Cairns. Little did we know at that time what the next 13 days would bring. We visited places such as Wild World and the Koala Bear Sanctuary where all of us fed kangaroos and had pictures taken holding a koala bear. We took a two hour cata maran ride out to the Great Barrier Reef, where we went snorkeling in one of the most beautiful wonders of the world. We also went shopping, surfing, played volleyball with some of the Australians, visited night clubs, played in the ocean and discovered Australian cuisine. We visited a Maori tribe camp where we saw a geyser erupt We also saw the glowworms in the Waitomo caves, got a tour of the Sydney opera house and took a harbour cruisearound Sydney. I We also visited the Oz Rock Cafe and stayed in five star ho tels and resorts throughout the trip, but most important, we got to sing at World Expo. I Although singing on stage at Expo was special, something even more special took place before we went on stage. I As we all stood by the gate leading to the backstage area, energy and closeness was defi nitely not lacking. I The Harley twins posed as statues around a real statue and drew a large crowd. We all dared the onlookers to make them laugh, and offered a dollar to anyone who could. I As our time came closer to go on stage, nervous energy pushed us to start singing right wherewestood. Gary Markham led us in our own version of “We all need somebody to lean on”. This year s choir is a Mixture of new students as well as those who journeyed to Australia for World Expo -88. Instructor for the group is Lonnie Cline, seated at front. for As we sang we held hands and said a silent prayer. This was it. This performance was what had brought us so far from home- and it was fantastic! As our plane arrived back home Sept. 15, we were all ready to get back to work and friends once again. Leaving the airport, all with our own families,we talked on and on about everything we had seen, learned, and experi enced. Although the trip had come to a close and we were all going our own ways, never will we be able to forget the friendships that made a family so far from home, Read next week to find out how this dream was accomplished. See a powerful play: Participate in CCC's Drug/Alcohol Awareness Week- October 17-21 'The Addict* Wednesday, Oct. 19 CC Mall Noon Skills class offered try during winter term. People by Christopher L. Curran are vety interested in study skills.” Editor Andrews said that she would Clackamas Community Col let students sign up during the lege now has relief for students second week of the classes (next who are having difficulty with week). All students must do is their classes. obtain Andrews’ signature on a That relief comes in the form registration form, which they can of a five week Study Skills Class, do in class. which began Monday. The class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. The class is a one credit course which meets in B 114. “I saw a need for a struc With Nancy & Sluggo tured study skills class for after the student has had some class experience,” said Cynthia An drews, the instructor and imple mentor of the class. Andrews taught a version of the class at Precision Cast Parts Titanium Plant and saw that it is helpful “to different needs.” Once inside the classroom the student will learn how to lis ten and take notes. The student will learn how to work and use textbooks more effectively and anticipate test questions. There will also be instructiori on how to take exams better. “I’ve used the material in my PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES Effective Learning Class,” said Andrews. “It’s nothing new, Since 1960, when John F. it’s just packaged a little differ Kennedy and Richard Nixon ently. It will be a lecture format participated in nationally tele vised debates, presidential with hands on practice.” “I hope to offer it (the course) debates have become a popular every quarter,” said Andrews. way for voters to hear candi “Even if it is not successful I will dates’ views on major issues. JEiiCriOM facts «r HILLTOP PARTY SHOP GIFTS FOR GROWNUPS 891 MOLALLA AVE. 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