OPINION
THE CLACKAMAS PRINT
May 30,1990
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Comments from the top
by
Roseann M. Wentworth
Summertime blues
The coming of summer and the end
of the final quarter of this year almost
brings a tear to my eye.
To think I won’t be experiencing the
weekly rush of natural adrenaline as I
race neck and neck with those non-com-
promisable deadlines.
To think of not doing in-depth com
puter class assignments in the computer
lab, almost a haven for most people.
To think of not tasting that wonder
ful mix of Diet Coke syrup and carbon
ated water from Norm’s on my lips-or to
imagine not wrestling with the Diet Pepsi
machines on campus, just when I am
finally beginning to outwit them on a
regular basis.
To think of not being able to reach
wicked satisfaction on finding a parking
space within a mile of my class~at 11
a.m.-on a Monday-and not even in a
handicapped spot.
These are some of the things that
make Summer seem gray and lifeless.
Somehow when I reminisce on these
things, jet skiing, traveling with every
single window down in your car-even the
wing windows, movies and Nintendo
without guilt, a paycheck, a drive-in movie
with a carload of friends, and waterskiing
just don’t have that same punch, that
same brightness.
As I wait in the CCC books-for-pen-
nies line, I almost weep as I think of days
without textbooks, 3-ring binders and
mechanical pencils.
I know there are a lot of you who feel
the same way I do. I wish that there was
just one more week left before finals.
I want to write another term paper,
take another physics exam, do more biol
ogy experiments. This is true bliss, not
ignorance.
While Pm waxing nostalgia, I just
want to thank this year’s ASG for all the
great stories they’ve provided for me. I’m
just sorry I can’t be here for next year’s
ASG....
I also want to literally thank all the
Print staff members for a very interesting,
yet fantastic almost-two years. Brian taught
me how to swear correctly and with gusto,
Mark taught me how to take movie lines
and turn them into cool lingo, Angela
taught me how to complain effectively,
and Amber showed me how to call other
people names without it meaning any
thing other than a form of endearment.
Gregg gave me pure hearing loss,
and Margy showed me the meaning of de
votion. Staci showed my how to keep
score, Jillian taught me that sometimes
vocal boldness often brings profound
sayings, and Lane taughtme that Puck is
not a literary character, but a vital piece
ofwinter sports equipment. Goodluck to
all the rookies, and the old-timers who
are returning.
This space for rent.
Staff members make term as Editor enjoyable
If seeing this column written by me
surprises you, it should, because this is the
first column that I’ve written as Editor all
term. The reason that I haven’t written
one, is because I’ve really had nothing that
interests me to write about, but since this is
the final paper for me, and many on staff, I
decided to write this one column.
I could BS about how much I loved it
here and will miss it(let’s not get carried
away), but instead I decided to devote this
space to the people who make this paper
what it is, my staff.
Roseann (Punky) Wentworth
Roseann became News/Managing
Editor spring term, and made my job as
Editor a whole lot easier. Dependable and
hardworking, are just a couple of words to
best describe her. She brought renewed
enthusiasm back into the news section,
making it one of the strongest that it’s ever
been. I can’t imagine having survived a
term as Editor without her contributions.
There wasn’t enough room in the staff box
to show how important Roseann was to
this paper.
Angela Wilson
Angela has been on this paper almost
as long as I. She held down the position of
Feature Editor this past year. Angela could
always be counted on for quality Feature
pages. She will assume the role of Editor
in-Chief next year and the only piece of
advice I have for her is be patient, really
patient.
Margy Lynch
Margy shared the role of News Editor
with Roseann and although she didn’t
contribute as much as she wanted, she was
a valuable member to a great news team.
One of our best news writers, Margy could
be counted on to take and turn in those
boring news stories.
Staci Beard
Staci and I shared the role of Sports
Editor for the first two terms this year.
When I became Editor in the spring, I knew
she would do a good job and she did. The
consummate professional, she always had
enough for her pages, no matter how big
she had to make a photo. The Print has a
reputation of having an outstanding sport
section and Staci did nothing to hurt that
reputation.
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Gregg Mayes
Gregg, kinda a silent member on staff,
was our Business Manager and a very im
portant part of our the staff. He was far and
away the best Business Manager that I’ve
seen in my three years here.
R.W. Jagodnikjr.
Ron became co-Copy Editor spring
term and did a very tough job well. He
could also be counted on to turn in his
editorials and God knows that helped me.
My best wishes to him and Me-lissa Car
tales, who are expecting a baby next year.
Jillian Porter
Jill had to be one of the most unusual
Photo Editors that you’d want to meet.
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Dan Fulton
Dan, who would like to be known as
“sports writer,” can best be known for writing
novels. His stories always ranged from the
600-750words range. Despite his ability to
ramble on, Dan was as dependable as any
one we have on staff. Good job “Sports
Writer.”
Tim Zivncy
Tim was one of the best photographers
that we had. He always delivered quality
pictures. Tim was his own worst critic, as
his work seemed good enough for others,
but never good enough for him.
Let’s just say that you never knew what
she’d say next and you weren’t sure you did.
Jill, despite her carefree attitude, did a
commendable job as Photo Editor.
Bob Chenoweth
Bob is not a staff member, more like a
mascot, but still deserves mention in this
column. Bob, much like Jillian, is never
predictable and often had staff members
crying, for one reason or the other. Bob
was also my ride to school, so thanks Bobby
bear.
Me-Lissa Cartales
It’s no secret that Rhapsody is not one Linda Vogt
of my favorite things and I’m still not a big
Last, but certainly not least. I’ve had to
fan of it, but I must give credit where credit deal with Linda for three years now and I
is due. Me-Lissa Cartales, Rhapsody Edi still haven’t figured her out. The only thing
tor, has done a great job this year in putting I know for sure about Linda is that she
it together.
never comes in on Thursday and she’ll come
in late on Tuesday, go to lunch and then
Jennifer Soper
come in and rush us along, poke her head in
One of the smartest things that I did all the computer room and say “So how’s it
term was togive Jennifer the job as Produc going in here.”
tion Manager. She made Tuesday’s paste
up go a lot smoother. Jenn will return as
The thing about a newspaper is that
Feature Editor next year and I’m sure that one person can’t run the show. It takes a
she’ll do an outstanding job as usual.
team effort to have an outstanding newspa
Jim Spicklmicr
Jim gave the News department a big
lift when he joined the paper this term.
This guy was dedicated. He could often be
found typing in his stories on a Thursday.
Jim will have some big shoes to fill next year
when he assumes the role of News/Manag
ing Editor, but with his dedication, he should
be just fine.
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Amber Cordry
What would any staff be without a
distraction? Well unfortunately we wouldn’t
know, as we had our own distraction; Amber.
Never one to hold back what she was think
ing, Amber “did what she wanted to do.”
And when that included doing a story, it
was always good. Let’s just hope after
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per and for the most part we had it. We had
our problems at times, but any team will. I
just wish those returning next year the best
of luck and end this very long column with
a big “Thank You” to all of our readers,
and the whole staff of the Print, for an
interesting year. Believe it or not, I’ll miss
it: Maybe?