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YPOP students visit state capitol, meet governor Katie Funk T he C lackamas P rint Students in the Young Parent Opportunity Program (YPOP) had the unique opportunity last Thursday to spend the day in the state capitol, talking with a Supreme Court justice and meeting Gov. Ted Kulongoski. The class, composed of teenage parents who arc earning either a high school diploma or GED, took the field trip as a conclusion to their unit on government. “We studied the three branches of gov ernment, how a bill is passed, |and| how cit izens can influence the legislative process,” said Instructor Linda Durham. “We dis cussed voting and practiced registering ... we also rehearsed other citizenship skills in a mini-drama that required students to practice testifying before a senate committee.” Students were welcomed to the capitol by Justice Robert Durham—-who is Linda Durham’s husband—-in the Supreme Court’s conference room. According to the justice, less than 1 percent of the state’s citizenry ever gets to see that conference room, although the judges arc more than happy to have guests. “fit’s been| wonderful to have the stu dents come,” said Justice Durham. “It’s a break from our routine that we really appreciate.” Next, students were ushered into the gov ernor’s ceremonial office in the (Capitol building by tour guide Arthur Schmidt. While waiting for Kulongoski to arrive, Schmidt entertained students with history lessons about the building’s construction, some of which they already knew from research. “When |Schmidt| told them about the three kinds of marble used in the final con struction of the capitol, our students knew that it came from Vermont, Missouri and Montana,” said Linda Durham. Schmidt also explained to students how things arc done at the capitol. “We change laws more than we make new ones/’ said Schmidt. “Laws are just rules, so we’re, mostly changing the rules. The lesson is: how do we do that?” Schmidt continued to describe how a bill is originated and what responsibility students as citizens have in that process. When the governor arrived, he had more suggestions for the group on what they can doas citizens to help their children and how the state can help them as students. “You have a child. That doesn’t make you any different. |Therc’s| tremendous poten tial for all of you,” Kulongoski said. “|Education| is the answer. That’s the chal lenge for me and the state, to see that you have that opportunity ... 1 want you to know how committed I am to seeing you succeed.” Please see SALEM, Page 2 CORY PRICE C lackamas P rint YPOP students gather around the bronze state seal in the rotunda of the capitol building after having met Gov. Ted Kulongoski. KIXÀ/A Lady Cougars conquer IN YY/V\\ jv S. first championship Title shots in the second half and caused a number of Chemeketa turnovers. Sophomore guard Here come the champions: Lindsay Calmettes converted a Clackamas women’s basketball is four-point play in the closing min in the house, bringing home their utes to put the Lady Cougars up by 18, sealing the victory. first NWAACC Championship. Calmettes finished the game “I don’t know that it has sunk in,” said Head Coach Jim with 12 points and five rebounds. Ashley Cadotte Martineau. “I’m sure it will sink in Sophomore and feel great in a couple of weeks.” scored five points and pulled The Lady Cougars defeated down 19 rebounds, including eight Southern Division rival offensive boards. In the semifinal game Sunday, Chemeketa CC, 55-36, to win the 2004 NWAACC Championship in the Lady Cougars took on Umpqua CC. The South was well Kennewick, Wash., Monday night. Clackamas opened the game represented as all four teams in the strong, jumping out to a 7-4 lead, semifinals were from the Southern but soon found themselves down Division. Once again the (Cougars were 13-10 with 10 minutes remaining in down early as the first half. They Umpqua went up couldn’t seem to get “Pm sure it 11-2. Calmettes going offensively, will sink in scored the first shooting 16.1 percent for the half. (Cougar bucket and feel great on a coast-to- . “It wasn’t an in a couple of coast drive. The offensive display,” I ,ady Cougars Martineau said. “They weeks.” tied the game 17- got after us defensive Jim Martineau 17 with a three- ly. We were lucky to Head. Coach pointer from be down by five going into the half.” s op h o more Women's Basketball Ashley Storms During halftime, and took their Martineau said that he stressed staying together as a first lead 27-26 with 6:30 to go in the team as well as trying to be a first half Going into the lockcr- r<x>m, the game was tied at 36. group on the floor. In the second half, the Lady The Lady Cougars were able to get themselves together in the sec (Cougars stepped it up on the defensive end and once again ond half. Sophomore guard Cindy Alldrin causing a number of Umpqua came out focused in the second turnovers. With 12 minutes half, scoring seven straight Cougar remaining, Umpqua’s starting for points, giving Clackamas a 25-23 ward Lindsey Heard fouled out, lead. Alldrin finished the game opening up the middle for with 22 points and seven rebounds. (Clackamas. “She’s a good player, she car “We took some of their stuff ried us,” Martineau said. away,” Martineau said. “We fouled The Lady Cougars stepped up out their big girl; she’s | their| best their game in the second half and player and she only scored'nine.” ran away with the title. Thrc game was tied at 63 with Their offense was stellar, going 9:26 remaining. On the previ on a 19-3 run in the first nine min ous jump ball call, the posses utes of the second half, The sion arrow was never changed defense was excellent as the Lady Please see CHAMPS, Page 10 Cougars blocked six Chemeketa Nic Delzell T he C lackamas P rint AMY CASHMAN C lackamas P rint Clackamas guard Lindsay Calmettes cuts down her part of the net after the Cougars’ 55-36 victory over Chemeketa to win their first NWAACC championship Monday night.
