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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
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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.
Tickets are not required for either
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ceremony,
ceremony, which
which are
are each
each expected
expectec
to have about 200 participants.
“If we have 200 graduates, we
have a full house. Right now the
numbers are a little slow coming in
for caps and gown, (that is how
we count), but I still think we are
going to reach 200,” stated
Carnahan.
If you are planning to attend the
ceremony, parking may be a little
troublesome.
“Our parking lots get full, so I
encourage people to get here be
fore 6:30 p.m. to get a spot," ad
vised Carnahan. "The Barlow lot
is the one to head to if the other
lots are full.”
Professional photos are avail
able; a proof will be sent to each
graduate (in the mail) by the pho
tographer and you can order di
rectly from the company.
A reception follows immediately
after both ceremonies in the Gre
gory Forum, with refreshments.
“It’s a great time to meet with
family, friends, faculty and staff,
and to celebrate,” comment»
mented
Carnahan.
If you have any question regard
ing graduation, contact Becky
Students profiled
at graduation
Thursday Night, June 8:
■ Frances A. Benjamin, 50, Oregon
City, L ife-. and Career Options, GED
■ Diana Schwarzin, 18, Portland,
Adult High School Diploma
■ Maribel B. Lopez, 21, Wilsonville,
Young Parent Opportunity Program,
GED
■ Ila E. Keller, 79, Portland,GED
(ETBS Client)
Friday Night, June 9:
Carnahan at(503)657-6958 ext2205.
■ Kairi Raud, 23, Estonia, 4.00 GPA,
AAOT
■ Irene L. Carrillo, 40, Oregon City,
3,5 GPA, (CCC employee) Cert. Of
■ Completion, Office Assistant,
■ Howard Barley, 50, Milwaukie, 3.00
GPA, AAOT