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b________ AIAF N WEdNEsdAy, M ay 17, 2000 •I’ TI he ClAckAMAS P rint Athletes in wheelchairs work out on TAM OLIVER Staff Writer Last Saturday, the Clackamas gymnasium at Randall Hall was filled with two different groups of athletes with one thing in common: they both play sports in wheelchairs. On one side of the gymna sium thé Wheelblazers, a team of men who play a rough game of basketball, divided into teams and battled it out for two hours. Their game consisted of thrills and spills; their version is full-contact ball. Equally entertaining to watch, Winners on Wheels (WOW) celebrated one of their bimonthly meetings on the other side of the gymnasium. Teryl Hoffman-Figgins, a Clackamas student, founded this Oregon circle of WOW, a non-profit group now in 25 states. Its purpose is to pro- mote self-esteem, indepen dence, and the ability to estab lish and accomplish goals in wheelchair-bound children. Ad ditionally, WOW provides sup port for the parents, and works to ensure kids have fun. The fun part started with a soccer ball game. Played with a large, inflated beach ball almost the height of some smaller com petitors, this game was played by all. In self-propelled chairs, electric chairs, and pushed chairs, kids scrambled to push or kick the ball over the goal line. Shouts of glee, giggles, and laughs rang out as each team attempted to out-maneuver the other. Following two hours of ex hausting exercise, all players were treated to pizza and pop purchased by the Associated Student Government (ASG), who sponsored the event. “Haggen’s gave us a good PHOTOS BY TONI MC MICHAEL discount on the food,” Brian Fuentez , ASG president-elect, said as he and Mike Lewis, also of ASG, set up the table with a large quantity of generously garnished pizzas. “Hopefully this can become an annual event," said Mike Lewis, who along with Hoffman-Figgins, originated the idea for the Satur day event. Wheelblazers play basketball in Randall Hall Saturday. The event which brought together the Wheelblazers and Winners on Wheels (WOW) was sponsored by the Associated Student Government (ASG). Graduations set for June 8,9 in Randall Gymnasium MEGAN OLDENSTADT OLDENSTADT MEGAN Managing Editor With the end of Spring term just around the comer, you should be reminded of an end of the year cel ebration called Graduation. There are two graduation ceremo nies this year, both in Randall Gym. Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m., the GED and Adult High School Diploma cer emony will be held. The college graduation for degrees and certifi cates will take place Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m. There is also a pinning cer emony for the nursing students on Saturday, June 10, at 1 p.m. Becky Carnahan, administrative assistant to the dean of instructional services, has been working hard to organize the ceremonies. “I enjoy it. It’s the most reward ing part of my job, and it’sabigpart of my job," commented Carnahan. "I have been working on this since December and there are so many little aspects to it that you have to do ahead of time, like ordering the year as gowns and announcements.” the faculty and staff each year If you are planning to graduate, representatives of all the graduates. you need to make sure you have your They are nominated for one or more petition to graduate turned in as of the following attributes: 1. An soon as possible. The form can be outstanding student. 2. Has over picked up in the community center come a personal hardship to obtain education. 3. Has been an inspira and there is no charge. “We don’t want anyone to miss tion to others and has an inspira this, it’s a great celebration,” re tional story 4. Has been involved in extra-curricular or volunteer activi marked Carnahan. Make sure you pay your $12 ties. , Thursday night John Keyser, col graduation fee at the bookstore, so you can get your cap and gown. The lege president, will speak at the cer cap, gown and tassel checkout area emony, and profile four nominated is located in the community center, students from the GED and Adult near the Fireside Lounge. You can High School programs. Janet Mar check out a cap and gown up to the tin, Clackamas piano instructor, will week of graduation, but they may run provide the music. Friday night, Keyser will profile out- so get them soon. All gradu ates wear blue gowns with red tas three nominated students from the sels, except the nursing students, college graduation and Paul who wear white gowns. All students Creighton, Associated Student who have a 3.4 GPA or better receive Government (ASG) vice president, will speak at the ceremony and an honor cord to wear. About 50-60 faculty members at present the Faculty of the Year tend wearing full colors, hoods and Award. The Chamber Choir will per form. gowns. 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