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TWb - i ÄDlackamas Print Sports 11 Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007 Soccer co-captain finds help through loving athletic family McKenzie Creamer makes plans to take her skills to the uni versity level while still finding time for the things that keep ■ her grounded Jess Sheppard | 77 k Clackamas Print Athletics run strong in the fam ily of Clackamas soccer player McKenzie Creamer. “I grew up with nine brothers and sisters. Everyone played growing .ip, and I have been watching since 1 was bom, so it was in my blood to play,?’ Creamer said. Cfeamer played soccer on the varsity team for three years at West Salem High School. She went on to win at State her senior year in Farmington, Conn. She has also played basketball, and participated in track for two years. Family continues to be an impor- :ant part of her life. “They are my number-one fans, is well as my favorite fans!” she ;aid.i“I always play better when they are there to watch.” “It ... will be in my memories Creamer has three brothers and forever because we worked so hard six sisters, all of whom have played and it paid off in the championship sports at some time in their lives. game,” she said. Two pf her sisters became a special The season was demanding, she inspiration when they qualified to added. “Every game was a good play in Division 1. game — every game counted.” Of all the things Creamer meets she likes about soc the challenge of her cer, Creamer par athletic lifestyle by ticularly enjoys the eating right and stay human aspect of ing active, “even if it “There are the game. means playing pick “It is a challeng up games.” things that ing sport; every As far as hobbies are important match is different go, she finds pleasure and exciting,” she to me and in anything athletic. said. “It is amaz She also likes spend that I know ing — the amount ing time with her will always be of fun people you friends and family.' meet and the awe “Shopping is around...w some relationships always therapeutic that you build.” for me,” she said. At the moment, “There are things that Creamer has many are important to me McKenzie Creamer goals: to play for and that I know will Co-captain a university, chal always be around, lenge herself, and that continue to “enjoy the game make me happy.” every day” and Recently, Creamer help her team win another champi traveled to St. Louis to look at onship. colleges where she could carry on Concerning school, Creamer playing soccer. At the same time, said, “I signed with Lindenwood she spent the Thanksgiving holiday with her boyfriend. University in St. Charles, Mo.” She feels that Clackamas’ soccer Clackamas’ upcoming soccer team had a strong and rewarding events include the All-Star game Dec. 1. season. Cut along dotted line for McKenzie Creamer playing card FOR WHAT YOU'VE ALREADY LEARNED! Not all learning occurs in the classroom. We know that and so do you. You may be able to earn up to 45 credits — that's one year — toward your bachelor's degree for your: ■ On-the-job and corporate training ■ Community and volunteer service ■ Personal study and travel PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT INFORMATION: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 TH, 6:30-8:00 P.M. Room 200, BP John Administration Building Call 503.699.6260 to register. Free. MARYLHUÇST UNIVERSITY Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities accredited International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education accredited The Council for Interior Design accredited 17600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY (HWY. 43) MARYLHURST, OREGON - ONE MILE SOUTH OF LAKE OSWEGO Academic excellence since 1893. WWW.MARYLHURST.EDU 800.634.9982
