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TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS “Worldly Possibilities” by Amanda Jett Lying in my twin-size bed looking up at the palazzo’s worn, rustic wood beams, 1 asked my self, “How did I get here?” Just weeks ago I was furiously finishing my winter term interior design studio project, listening to various Italian language CDs and trying to fathom leaving my husband and our dog for three whole months. Now I was in Rome, Italy, a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of my life in Oregon. Now I was trying to adjust to a new pace - the pace of a thou sand years of history and all that goes along with it. The announcement for the trip, offered to Marylhurst University In terior Design and Art stu dents, was made during the first week of my fall classes. “Jun ior and senior students will have the opportunity to take their spring courses abroad in Rome, Italy.” I let the announcement travel right through. How could I possibly leave for the term? The trip was obviously meant for younger students who didn't have my kind of responsibilities. A few days later I joked with my husband as I peddled on our station ary bicycle, “I'm getting in shape for Rome.” “Rome?” he asked. I told him about the trip and said, “Don’t worry. I am not planning on going.” He po litely asked, “Are you crazy? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” The next few days were spent mak ing budgets on restaurant paper nap kins. After contacting the tribe and the school's financial aide department, I decided with savings, additional stu dent loans, and the tribe's assistance, the trip was financially feasible. My husband insisted he could cope at home without me. With the support and encouragement of my family and friends. I decided to sign-up. Before I knew it, I was on my way to beautiful Roma. The months were spent touring amazing Roman ruins and learning about the sophisticated yet primitive architecture. The class visited the wealth of extravagant basilicas and churches from Bramanti to Bruneleschi to Michelangelo. And of course, we studied the amazing organization be hind Rome’s urban planning. We met three times a week for tours given by a Cornell University architec tural history instructor. A Marylhurst University instructor taught art classes and our interior design studio class. The 12 • Siletz News • Internships Making a Difference Within the Tribe by Alison Noble Marika Pullam just completed her second internship with the tribe this summer. She joined the Dental Depart ment at the Siletz Community Health Clinic, describing her favorite thing about working here as “working with dental staff and learning different as pects of working in a dental clinic.” Pullam is entering her junior year at Western Oregon University and ma joring in health education. After com pleting her internship here, she decided to narrow her focus and take a different path in the dental field. She plans on finishing her bachelor's degree and then entering a dental hygiene program. tours and homework kept us very busy and allowed us to explore the city in an in-depth way tourists rarely get to experience. During free lime, some of the group left Rome and traveled around Italy. During my slay, I visited Venice, Naples, Capri, Florence, Pisa. Portofino and the Cinque Terre (five towns in the Italian Riviera). I used the opportunity to experi ence a taste of Italian culture. I met people and saw places I never believed were possible. I successfully completed my coursework and said “ciao” to Roma. I was disappointed to leave the quaint, little palazzo apartment in the Roman historical center. For me, it rep resented a journey away from home that I never dreamt was possible. It stood for possibilities. As I gazed at the ceiling above my bed, I often thought of the support of all of my family and friends, the great big world that awaited me outside and more importantly, the possibility of setting new goals and future travel adventures. The trip was amazing. I just wanted to thank all of the people who made it possible. Thank you Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and to the edu cation specialist in Portland. Katy Kaady. Your support through my edu cation has been unwavering and genu inely appreciated. Thanks to my mom and dad. Dan and Teena Viles, and all of my family and friends. Most of all. thank you to my husband. Sam, for your continued support throughout my education and especially this trip. I hope I continue to make you all proud. October 2007 After completing school, she’d like to return to the tribe as a dental hygienist. Pullam said the internship helped her in her educational goals. “When 1 entered this internship, I wanted to be an ob-gyn or go into the dental field,” she said. “This internship has helped me decide to stay in the dental field.” She hopes to return next summer to the dental clinic to learn even more. Internships are announced in Siletz News and letters are sent to prospective intern students attending college. When thinking about where to work to earn some extra money next summer, think about the double benefits of interning! Cleaning eels for Siletz Tribal elders are (I to r) Woody Muschamp, Kevin Goodell, Bill Mura, and Lark Logan. Tribal members caught approximately 300 eels at Willamette Falls on July 25 in an outing directed by Stan van de Wetering of the tribal aquatics program, (photo by Arlen Kentta) First Day of First Grade Follows Busy Summer of Sports by Ari issa Rhoan Summer's over and it’s finally back to school! Amial really missed school and was so excited to start first grade at Warm Springs Elementary. His teacher, Mrs. David, will be his teacher for the next two years. It’s called looping, where the teacher goes to second grade with the students. This will provide for a better transition for both teacher and parent, but more im portantly the students. Amial has set a personal goal to get perfect attendance all year. Let's hope this enthusiasm carries on for the rest of his school years. Amial has been pretty active ail summer - he spent it at the Boys & Girls ( lub of Central Oregon and they went on numerous trips. He participated in the Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino Junior Golf Program, which held a tournament on Aug. 21. He place second, winning a new set of clubs and a bag. He was signed up for the walking program with the Siletz Tribe, but it was too hard to keep a pedometer on him. He needs one that straps onto his ankle or bicep. He was just too active; he lost three pedometers! But I can recall times from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. when he had more than 20.000 steps! Sheesh! Makes me winded just thinking about it. And last but not least, he competed in the Warm Springs Recreation De partment Track Meet at Madras High School in several events and here are his results: 100 meter 200 meter 400 meter Long jump 20.50 seconds 43.57 seconds 1 minute, 38 seconds 5'-10" Great job, Amial!
