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A FREE STUDENT PUBLICATION Event raises almost $45,000 for the arts Garden” graced the pathway to Randall Hall and the sound of bagpipes cascaded from the adja Neatly 300 attended the multi cent wooded area as student faceted “CCC Celebrates: A Matthew Fleck serenaded guests Midwinter Night’s Dream—Under cn route to their next destination. Construction” last Saturday evening Act 1 commenced in Randall to commemorate the Clackamas Hall with the addition of upscale Campaign for the Arts, earning just hors d’oeuvres catered by under $45,000 for the cause. Aramark, including fried shrimp, “I’m overwhelmed by the com crab cakes and more. munity support—so many people At this time, guests bid on an and so many cross-sections of the array of silent auction items, For community from the southern por example, “An Evening of Art, tion of our district to the northern Artists, F<x>d and Friends” at the portion ¡participated|,” said (College home of Chuck Clemans was valued President Joe Johnson. “It’s an at $600, and opened with a $100 bid. enormous turnout” A “Thirty Minute The elegant Classical Concert,” tone of the evening with soprano “Pm over was set from the I.caAnnc DcnBeste whelmed by moment guests and pianist Naomi the community LaViolctte, was val exited their cars with tuxedoed ush ued at $400 and support-^so ers lining the walk opened at $50. many people ways, greeting and While visitors guiding guests to [participated].” perused the many their destinations. eclectic auction The prologue items, students Joe Johnson was staged in the Brad Wager, jazz College President guitarist, and Nick Art Center, where Ettlin, pianist, pro visitors checked in and received programs and table vided musical entertainment. assignments. Paintings adorned the Act II divided guests into two walls and sculptures decorated groups. Group one was ushered to tabletops, showcasing students’ tal the McLoughlin Theatre for a pre ent. Guests had a choice of view of the upcoming play, “The Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, mark Odd Couple.” The comedic tim ing the first time in the history of ing had audience members laugh the college that alcoholic beverages ing on cue in a standing-room- only crowd. were offered at a campus event. According to David Dickson, While group two viewed their associate dean for college advance teaser of the upcoming produc ment, the decision to serve alcohol tion, group one was escorted back at fundraisers was made after to Randall Hall for more food, extensive research, college com wine and music as they secured their silent auction bids.' parisons and board approval: An “Outdoor Sculpture Act Ill transferred guests to Cyndee Mady T he C lackamas P rint JOHN and GINGER NIEMEYER NIC DELZELL C lackamas P rint ‘CCC Celebrates,’ which featured student art and music, attracted nearly 300 guests. From left are Theresa Tuffli, community education director; Chuck Scott, retired associate dean; Elizabeth Howley, horticulture chair; Emily Orlando, English chair; and Jack Hammond, Foundation Board member and attorney for the college. Randall Hall Gymnasium where student musicians accompanied guests settling into their seats. The gymnasium " was trans formed by glittery stars and moons suspended in mid-air and painted backdrops, provided by the art department. Large round tables with linen tablecloths supported sculptured metal centerpieces. “All the table pieces were sculpted by Rick True; |he| donat ed all of his time, work and effort,” said Art Department Chair Dave Andersen. “It really is an incredi ble undertaking—the amount of time he spent on this.” True, CCC art instructor, attributes the event to the collabo rative efforts of many. “This event was coordination of a lot of really fine people on the campus—people that I really enjoyed working with, and this is the kind of thing I really love to do because it makes things grow; it makes things . happen; it draws attention and it makes things bet tage of the opportunity. ter for the future,” he said. Last year, the Niemeyers During the finale, desserts were served with coffee while Johnson pledged $300,000 for the con addressed the audience and intro struction of the newly named duced guest speakers Lynn John and Ginger Niemeyer Hamcrsly, CCC Celebrates chair; Center for Communication Arts, Chuck (Hernans, Campaign for the which will house speech, theater Arts chair; and Paul Creighton, and music programs and is sched uled for completion in fall 2004. CCC alumnus. As a highlight of Act 111, They also set up an endowment Clackamas Community College through the Oregon Community Chamber Choir performed several Foundation for one million dol selections under the direction of lars, $300,000 of which will be I xinnie (dine and received a stand used for the arts. As the evening concluded,-an ing ovation. In a final twist, “Odd Couple” announcement was made stating cast members performed a skit that guests could take home demonstrating that scats in their ceramic turrets crafted' by Nora new theater could be purchased Brodnicki, art instructor. The for $1000 each and recognized sculptures, depicting a construc with a name plaque. More than 50 tion scene, were placed at each seats had been purchased previ table setting. Director of Development ously and many attendees expressed interest in the fundrais Karen Martini, who was one of ing effort. John and (linger the primary organizers of the Niemeyer, who have already made event, couldn't have been happier a sizeable donation to the college, with the results, saying, “11 exceed were among those to take advan ed my expectations!” Women's basketball ready to bite back at NWAACC tourney Nic Delzell T he C lackamas P rint It has been a regular season to remember. Going into the NWAACC tour nament this weekend, the Clackamas women’s basketball team finished their regular season with a Southern Division champi onship and a No. 2 ranking in the NWAACC Coaches’ Poll. The Lady Cougars (12-2, 22-4) traveled to Eugene on Feb. 21 to clash with Lane (X} (11-3, 20-6). The Lady Cougars were handed their fourth loss of the season 81- 74 as Lane stopped the; Clackamas winning streak at 12 games. .• “We didn’t play as hard as ;wc needed to, to beat one of the bet ter teams in our league,” Head Coach Jim Martineau said. “I actu ally think this loss might do us some good heading up to the NWAACC Tournament. We know that we can’t just show up and expect to win. We need to play hard the way we have been playing all year long.” Sophomore forward Ashley Cadotte busted the buckets with 18 points; she also grabbed seven rebounds. Lindsey Calmettes poured in 16 points and pulled down nine rebounds. Somcr Erickson contributed 15 points followed by Cindy Alldrin who added 14 points. Sophomore post Sabra Dunn blocked five shots in the; Cougar loss. The ■ Cougars scratched Mt. Hood CC (4-10, 8-18) on Feb. 18 by a score of 83-66. “Mt. Hood played much better than the first ‘ time that we saw them,” Martineau said. “Defensively we gave up way too many easy looks, offensively we struggled a lit- tlc from the free-throw line, but shot the ball well overall.” Cadotte littered the scene with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Erickson punked the hoop with 23 points and had eight rebounds; Calmettes rocked the ball party with 20 points. Dunn scored eight points and seized eight rebounds. ■ The 1 .ady Cougars will travel to Kennewick, Wash., Friday through Monday to participate in the NWAACC Tournament. The NWAACC Tournament is a 32- tcam, double tournament that showcases the top four teams from each NWAACC division. Clackamas, Lane, Chcmckcta (10-4, 19-7) and Umpqua (10-4, 22-5) will represent the South in the NWAACC Tournament. According to Martineau, Walla Walla CC (13-1, 21-4) out of the Eastern division will be the most dangerous opponent at the NWAACC Tournament. Walla Walla was able to steal the No. 1 ranking in the Coaches’ Poll from the Lady Cougars on Feb. 22. “Walla Walla played very well in a very tough Eastern Division,” Martineau said. “They very much deserve the No. 1 ranking.” With a few days remaining before the tournament, the Lady Cougars aren’t taking any NWAACC foe lightly. “We’re just trying to focus on the first game ... if we can get that one, then we will worry about the rest of the weekend,” Martineau said. AMY CASHMAN C lackamas P rint Lady Cougars Cindy Alldrin (left) and Ashley Cadotte floss their basketballs during a practice on Feb 24. The Lady Cougars will prepare for NWAACCs this week.
