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10 Feature Clackamas P Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005 End of term profile blowout Frank Jordan Justin Sexton Katie Weinberg Copy Editor It seems as though sometimes people can get lost in the giant sea of indistinguishable Clackamas Community College students. Everyone has a goal before they register for college. Nonetheless, if one focuses on one per son in that scary sea, they begin to realize that everyone has their own story and unique goals. Justin Sexton began his journey in the fall of 2003 right after graduating from Wilsonville High School. Like most high school graduates Sexton felt, somewhat puz zled as to what to do with his life. However, he wasn’t tom between school or taking a year off. He was tom between the military and college. “I wanted an improved discipline, a structured lifestyle and to be part of an honorable organization,” said Sexton. He had already signed four years to the Marines before graduating high school. Sexton’s ship date was set for September 2004. But in the summer of 2004, he broke his arm and was forced to push his ship date back far ther. Devastated, he learned to adjust to the disappointment. In the long ran, his broken arm ended up being a positive setback. “I’ve had some difficult trials in my life, but with the help of friends, I decided to continue my education ... I want to help people in other ways,” Sexton said. “Instead of war, I want to help people on the American roadways as a paramedic.” He was finally able to make the SMART choice and head back to Clackamas to pur sue a paramedic degree? Sexton plans to go somewhere else for a change and work for a private ambulance company in the near future. In his very sparse spare time, when he’s not working at the Macaroni Grill or doing homework, Sexton enjoys lifting weights, running and hiking outdoors. He can also be found listening to bands such as Dave Matthews Band, Tribe Called Quest and Tupac. Anyone interested in attending Clackamas should be aware of the “excellent counsel ing service to help plan a path of education,” said Sexton. “It’s an overall good place; and a great college to start with.” Katie Weinbere Clackamas Print Trista Cornelius Mark Pollendey petition.” Jordan’s dream for The Print i unrealistic. During his time as Sj and Assistant Copy Editors, Jordai When Clackamas student Frank seen the paper get second place al Jordan finishes with his degree, he will ONPA competition twice. When Jordan returned from his have left a legacy behind. After serving eight-and-a-half tus in ’03, he joined the staff of years in the military, Jordan attended Print because of Advisor Linda V “I told Linda that if I ever n Clackamas from 1990-1992. Unable to finish his degree in that amount class, that I would be on the paper] of time, Jordan has now returned to that was needed to convince Jordj earn a degree in Hospitality & Tourism lend his talents to the paper was magic words: tuition waiver.” Management. Jordan’s presence on the staff i Serving on The Print during those first years of school, and again from last two years has been a great boi “Unfortunately I know a lot a 2003 to now, Jordan has held many the school,” he admits. “Whenl pivotal positions on the paper. “I want to see the paper succeed,” he went to school here in ’90, six cat says of his dedication. His passion for buildings didn’t exist.” Since the staff and The Print’s future is evi Jordan has grown with the school dent. “I want to see it first in the ONPA shares the college’s history with (Oregon News Paper Association) com- students. Being part of The Print isnj Mathew Olson Clackamas Print only thing that Jordan will I behind. “I was on the bowling' in ’91 and ’92,” he admits n grin, serving as the president one of the founders of the club “Foraschoolitssize, [Claris has a great reputation for aca ics,” Jordan says of his scho career. After attaining his deg Hospitality & Tourism Managej Jordan will attend the Univeisj Nevada Las Vegas. There, he I to break into the casino busine Accomplishing a lot d his time here, Jordan has bi Copy Editor, a News Editor, $ Editor, has founded the Bd Club, the Frisbee Golf Club at been awarded an ONPA aw a sports story in The PriniS asked why he attends Claes Jordan simply says “I enjoj atmosphere, and I enjoy the p I work with.” Matthew Olson The Clackamas Print contributing writer “I needed change, so I impetuously quit my job and applied for a teaching internship through PSU while I was to complete my masters in English. I was terrified of the idea but ended up loving it from the very beginning,” said Trista Cornelius when asked why she had decided to teach. A published writer in The Oregonian, Portland Tribune, and author of a single article in the food magazine Northwest Palate, English Instructor Cornelius has made a defi nite jumpstart in her career as teacher, writer and artist. While her main goal of college was to double major in literature and art, she also achieved a study of creative writing and now offers it as a class for students who wish to further their understanding of creative non fiction. “Yes, I love to teach creative writing; and the analysis of writing ingeneral, but I want to pro vide my students with enough empathy for other cultures, religions, races and people in general [so that they may] gain more of an understanding and appreciation for the world,” Cornelius said. A fittle humor, some black clothing and a divine passion for the expansion of the mind are the beginning, middle and end for Cornelius. With a constant smile and genuine kick-in- the-pants response to her students’ writing, Cornelius’ classroom offers all the comforts of home (regardless of its . horrifically cold tem perature) and her students! passion for learning is constantly matched. Currently, her focus for her Writing 121 class is food. And it’s not just food in the sense of what you eat, but also the political and social aspects that come with it. Through discussion, written papers and devoted feedback, any student taught by Cornelius will be in for the ride of their educational life. “The Flower,” a sort of song, by Carlos Williams, is a poetic favorite of Cornelius and its main subject is one of two tattoos that adorn her. “I wanted something that would remind me of who I am, without being too forward. ^Many Courtney O’Byrne Clackamas Print photo contributed by Mark Polendy people believed me to be ‘too nice.’ But I’m just like that flower,” Cornelius said. She later explained that the saxifrage is a tough fittle plant native to the west coast. The Saxifrage plants itself atop boulders and eventually succeeds in splitting them in two. Married to her husband Steve, a local state attorney, Cornelius has just recently celebrated her second anniversary and reminisces about the time when she met him. “Wow, where we met was this fittle place called Rimsky’s. It’s a coffee shop ‘of all places’ and it was through this mutual friend of ours that we were introduced. Things simply moved along from there.” Steve is very supportive of all Cornelius’ endeavors including her current work which she does not wish to relinquish any information about at this time. Like many, authors, Cornelius doesn’t want her readers, or even potential read ers to know the end of her book before she even finishes writing it. As far as advice goes for those future writ ers, poets, screen writers and potential teachers, Cornelius has offered one, simple statement “If you’re going to write, work at it Pursue what satisfies and fulfills you, not what others think you should write... what matters is wheth er or not you applied your best effort” Tiffany Rui Abernethy Courtney O'Byrne The Clackamas Print Like many, Abernethy’s o hood dream was to be a her high school, she got involved the Clackamas County She Office cadet program, whicj will continue to be a part of she is 21. The CCSO’s cadet gram is a Jr. Police programs geared toward people who wi become cops. Through the CCSO cade^ gram, Abernethy has gotten t on ride-alongs and see more day to day activities that p officers deal with. “There’s ai crap that goes on and I know want to be one of the few who to stop it.” After majoring in Crii Justice at Clackamas, Abed plans to acquire some sort ofj rity job until she is 21 aw apply at CCSO or another | agency that only requires a year degree. The half Japanese, half Cam Abernethy grew up in Esta with her mother, father and y( er sister. An avid reader oj Asian Reporter, Abernethy's “Pink Floyd was one of the tage plays a large role in hei biggest influences,” comment though she wasn’t raised in ed first-year Clackamas student tional Japanese culture. Tiffany Rui Abernethy, plucking “We ate sushi and celei each string of her guitar one by a traditional Japanese New one. “When I first got into guitar, and ate rice everyday,” conn I played a lot of Staind, stuff with ed self-christened computer strong emotion behind it. Music in Abernethy. “I like to han| general is a huge influence on my with friends, listen to music, life ... without music, there’s no songs, watch movies, and point to life.” Grand Theft Auto.” The serene atmosphere of the Her middle name, Rui, is i interview conducted in Abernethy’s . Japanese name, meaning “o living room is a remarkable con a kind,” which accurately 8 trast to her ultimate education the essence of Abernethy, wh< al and career goal—to become a tainly has a unique persona. policewoman. Abernethy, a 2005 Asian girl who aspires to be ■ graduate of Estacada High School, enforcement officer and plafB plans on getting a two-year degree guitar and loves zombie inoM Definitely one of a ■ from CCC in Criminal Justice.
