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1965-66 Baseball Team
The first baseball team ever assembled at Spokane Community College (1965-66) has been selected for the 2010 CCS Team Hall of Fame. The team consisted of only 13 players; 12 of which were freshmen and only 1 sophomore. They finished with a 31-6 record and a .838 winning percentage, best in CCS Baseball 45+ year history. They won the first Eastern Region championship for Spokane by beating Yakima 6-1 in a tiebreaker and advancing to the WAACC State Championship Tournament in Centralia. After winning 3 games in the state tournament they lost 9-8 in 12 innings to Everett to claim second place. This outstanding team was coached by Jack Bafus. Seven members of the team later played at four year colleges in the Northwest. Six members of the baseball team also played basketball and four were members of the CCS Hall of Fame WAACC Championship Basketball team coached by Hank Coplen. First baseman Bob Burrows was named the MVP of the WAACC Tournament while hitting over .600 in the tournament and was later drafted by the Kansas City Royals. Shortstop Gary Archer led the team in hitting and anchored the defense. 3rd baseman Mike Parkins accounted for 5 of the 6 runs in the Eastern Region Championship game and was named All State along with Second Baseman Larry Heinz, Outfielder Mike Moffat, Outfielder Chuck Holley, and Pitcher/Outfielder Gary Chaffins. Pitcher Don Matson and Outfielder Dale Callahan were named to the All Region Team. Larry McClenny (drafted by the New York Yankees) held down another pitching position with Al Cohenour going undefeated until missing the final games with mononucleosis. Bob Hert and John Staley were the catchers and did an outstanding job in their handling of the pitchers.
1966-67 Men's Basketball Team
Head Coach Hank Coplen and Assistant Coach Mike Macaulay
The 1966-67 Men's Basketball team won the Eastern Region WAACC Championship and went on to win the WAACC (Washington State Community College) Championship with a 19-9 overall record. This was the college's first league championship in just their second season of athletic competition. The team was led by the legendary head coach Hank Coplen, and assisted by Mike Macaulay. Jack Bafus was Athletic Director and Mike Mahoney was team manager. In 1967, this team competed under the Spokane-SCC athletic banner and later became Spokane Falls when the Fort Wright campus was completed. Jim Thacker and Bob Burrows were both named to the WAACC All-Tournament First Team. Spokane beat CBC 81-76 in the championship game to win the 1967 WAACC title. After winning the WAACC title, they were chosen to advance to the NJCAA regional championship in Boise where they lost to Arizona Western Community College, which was led by Nate Archibald. The team roster included Greg Allen, Dennis Ashe, Leroy Brown, Bob Burrows, Bill Crawford, Harvey Depew, John Fulton, Larry Heinz, Chuck Holley, Don Matson, Rod Pumphrey and Jim Thacker.
1967-68 Men's Cross Country Team
The 1967-68 Spokane Men's Cross Country team was selected because they won the first WAACC Men's Cross Country title in Spokane Community College history. The 1967-68 WACC Champions were coached by the legendary Hank Coplen of Basketball coaching fame. The Washington Athletic Community College (WAACC) started Men's Cross Country Championships in 1965. Spokane entered their first team in the fall of 1966 and Coach Hank Coplen led them to a 3rd place finish in their first year. In 1967, their second year, they won the WAACC Team Championship against 11 other teams. The team was led by Tom Burkwist who finished third for the Spartans and was closely followed by Jack Isner (4th place) and Wayne Ristau (5th place) to help Spokane finish with 48 points to win the Team Championship. Ristau came back as a sophomore to finish fourth and help Spokane finish in 3rd place in 1968. Other top runners for the 1967 Spokane CC Championship team were Bill Langford in 17th place and Pat Moses in 19th.
1968 Football Team
Head Coach Dwight Pool
The 1968-69 SCC (later became Spokane Falls CC) football team won the WAACC league championship with an undefeated 8-0 record under the leadership of Head Coach Dwight Pool (d). It was only the second year of football at Spokane as the football program had just started in 1967. Coach Pool was assisted by coaches Tom Rassley (d), Mike Macaulay and Les Rurey. The 1968 Spartans were ranked 6th in the nation at the end of the year by the JC Grid-Wire magazine. They started their season by shutting out Grays Harbor 13-0 and followed that by thrashing Wenatchee 27-2. The Spartans sandwiched in close wins over Everett and CBC with big wins over Olympic and Grays Harbor. They ended their season by beating Yakima 28-0 in the league championship game after a close win over Shoreline 13-7.
Ken Staninger was named Captain, Joe Jakubiak and Jim Gourley were selected as Most Inspirational, and Tim Reese was named the Defensive Player of the Year for the Spartans. SFCC had 4 players named to the WAACC All-Star Offensive First Team; Read Drexel (E), Rick Larsen (C), Ken Staninger (QB), and Roger Kuula (FB). They had 3 players picked for the WACC Defensive First Team; Tim Reese (T), Eric Dahl (DB), and Jim Gourley (DB). In addition 4 players were also selected to the WAACC All-Conference Second Team; Dick Gagnon (E), Ted Powell (DL), Dave Juarez (DB), and Ray Hare (OL). Honorable Mention went to: Dave Schmedding (OL), Dan McDonald (OL), John Busch (FB), Don Rosselet (HB), Dave Reil (HB), Joe Jububiak (DB), Ernie Lewis (DL), and Fred Hare (d) (LB).
Rick Larsen (C) and Tim Reese (T) have also been selected for the NWAACC Hall of Fame in the individual athlete category. Read Drexel (OE), Rick Larsen (C), Ray Hare (OT), Ken Staninger (QB), Tim Reese (DT), Roger Kuula (FB), Fred Hare (LB), Larry Frank (OE), and Jim Gourley (DB) have all been elected to the Community College of Spokane Football Hall of Fame as individual athletes.
The team roster included: Doug Allinger (G), Ray Balzarini (C-G), John Barklay (B), Steve Bertelsen (E), Jerry Bock (T), Doug Borst (HB), Bob Bourgette (LG), Bob Buckley (HB), John Busch (FB), Rex Butler (HB), John Clift (E), Jim Coyne (RG), Tom Cropp (QB), Eric Dahl (S), Jerry Deaver (HB), Read Drexel (E), Rod Fiddick (HB), Larry Frank (E), Dick Gagnon (E), Jim Gourley (HB), Fred Hare (d)(LB), Ray Hare (LT), Joe Jakubiak (LE), Dan Jones (E), Dave Juarez (HB), Roger Kuula (FB), Ned Landt (RT), Rick Larsen (C), Ron Lehnerz (FB), Bob Leichner (E), Alton Leisle (HB), Ernie Lewis (T), Greg Lindsey (QB), David Linerud (T), Buddy Los Banos (QB), Howard (Ivar) Luhr (G), Dan McDonald (RG), Jim Mossman (LB), Pat Murphy (d) (G), Jim Nichols (E), Dale Phillips (HB), Ted Powell (LG), Terry Pugh (T), Tim Reese (T), Dave Reil (RH), Jim Rew (C), Dan Robbins (HB), Don Rosselet (LH), Dave Schmedding (T), Tom Schultz (C), Dick Shaw (LB), Steve Smitherman (E), Ken Staninger (QB), Stan Strecker (G), Kelly Strothers (QB), Lou Strum (T), Dan Wakely (QB), and Larry Wright (E).
1969-70 SFCC Men's Cross Country
The 1969-70 SFCC Men's Cross Country team was selected for their exceptional year in winning the WAACC Team Championship with a low score of 20 points. This Spokane team was coached by Mike Keller who has been selected to the NWAACC Hall of Fame for his coaching success at Spokane Falls. The State Championship was won by having all 5 top Spokane runners finish in a tightly bunched group at the front of the pack of 96 runners and behind only Seattle's Riley Shirley in first place. The team was led by John Lopez (2nd), Phil Burkwist (3rd), Willie Hernandez (4th), Mark Nast (5th), and Bill Bloom (6th) to finish with 20 points and the Championship. Seattle had 53 in second and Highline got the 3rd place trophy with 96 points. The other top runners for Spokane were John Blaylock (11th) and Ed Roff (16th). Other members of the 1969 team were Dave Cruickshank, Walt Kostecka, Scott Lloyd, Dick Moody, Ralph O'Meara, Dave Probst, Dan Rowland and Dan Young.
1969-70 SFCC Men's Track and Field Team
The 1969-1970 SFCC Men's Track and Field team was selected for their effort in winning the WAACC Team Championship for the first time in school history. The team was coached by Mike Keller who was named WAACC Coach of the Year for Track and Field in just his second year at SFCC and Les Rurey served as his assistant coach. SFCC hosted the meet for the first time and scored 133 points to rout Everett in 2nd with 65 points and Green River in 3rd with 54 points. 17 Community College teams competed in the championship meet. SFCC, who had 5 Individual Champions, was led by Phil Burkwist from Lewis and Clark HS who won both the mile (4:08.7 meet record) and 2 Mile (9:24.5). Other Spokane winners included; Brad Nave in the Discus (160'7") and Spike Walker with a meet record in the Shot Put (57'3 1/4"). Walker also placed second in the Discus at 153'9". Bill Hodgson set a meet record in the Javelin (219'4") and also placed fourth in the Shot at 49'4". Other Spokane athletes who placed in the meet included; George Reed (TJ 46' 1/4" & L J 23'5 1/4"), Bob Alexander (100 10.2), Gary Lewis (120 HH 15.1 & 440IM 55.7), John Blaylock (Mile 4:19 & 2 Mile 9:31.3), Willie Hernandez (2 Mile 9:34.5), Scott Lloyd (Mile4:20.5), John Lopez (Mile4:20.8), Dave Probst (Mile 4:21.9), and Rex Gilbert (PV 14'4"). Others on the Championship team roster included Bill Bloom, Dave Burnham, Mark Cornelison, Gary Elibee, Ken Fraizer, Jim Greene, Ron Grosz, Larry Hone, Randy Kramer, Nick Lazanis, Bernard Rembert, Dan Rowlands, Bill Smith, Scott Tilton and Gary Wheelhouse.
1970-71 SFCC Men's Cross Country Team
The 1970-71 SFCC Men's Cross Country team was selected for their efforts in winning the WAACC Team Championship for the second straight year. The team was again coached by Mike Keller who was selected as the WAACC Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year for the second time in a row. SFCC won easily with 20 points, Highline CC finished second with 74 points and Everett got the 3rd place trophy with 99 points. This outstanding Spokane team had the first four finishers in the race against a strong field of 14 community colleges. The Championships were held at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA. Phil Burkwist of SFCC won the WAACC Individual Championship in a time of 17:52.0 on a muddy 3.5 mile course. He was followed by SFCC's John Lopez in 2nd, Dan Conley in 3rd, Willie Hernandez in 4th and Kelly Bonney in 10th. SFCC had all 5 counters in the top ten of the race. The other two athletes scoring for Spokane were Chris White in 16th and Ed Roff in 23rd. Other members of the 1970 team were Bob Barbero, Tony Maucione, Ralpf O'Meara, Bob O'Neil, Mike Reed, Dan Rowland, Jim Scorgie and Tom Sipp.
1970-71 SFCC Men's Track and Field
The 1970-1971 SFCC Men's Track and Field team was selected for their success in winning the WAACC Team Championship for the 2nd straight year by scoring 150 points. The meet was hosted by SFCC and saw Everett finish second with 56 points and Seattle take 3rd with 45 points. Mike Keller was named WAACC Men's Track and Field Coach of the Year for the second straight year and was again aided by assistant coach Les Rurey. The team had 4 Individual Champions in addition to winning the Mile Relay. Phil Burkwist won the Mile (4:11.3) and 2 Mile (9:10.3 meet record) for his second straight year. Brad Nave in the Discus (164'0") and Spike Walker with a meet record in the Shot Put (61'3 1/4") also won Individual Championships for their second year in a row. SFCC won the Mile Relay (3:13.8) with Bernard Rembert ( 440 49.3), Jeff Hunter, Mike Reed (880 1:53.2 & L J 23'3 1/2")and Gary Ellibee ( L J 23'4 1/4") all running championship legs for the team. Other SFCC athletes who placed in the Championship Meet include Willie Hernandez (2 Mile 9:29.1), Chris White (2Mile 9:54.2), John Lopez (Mile 4:21.3 & 2Mile 9:57.6), Nick Lazanis (880 1:56.2), Kelley Bonney (Mile 4:21.6), Jim Qualheim ( TJ 43'7.75" & 440 IM 54.6 ), Bill Hodgson (D 151'0", SP 52'3" & J 232'3"), Steve Williams (D 141'3"0), Scott Noltensmeire (HH 15.3), Brad Wear (PV 14'3"), Rex Gilbert (PV 14'0"), Gary Day (L J 23'4 1/4"), Vacay Cempirek (J 227'11'), and Bill Gregorson (J 210'5"). Additional Championship team members included Bob Alexander, Bob Barbero, Dave Burnham, Doug Cossette, Bob Easter, John Elden, Daryl Edenshaw, Al Gardner, Lee Hazelbaker, Tony Maucione, Ray Parks, Ed Roff, Jim Scorgie, Tom Sipp and Lyle Vernard.
1973-74 SCC Men's Track & Field Team
Head Coach John Buck, Assistant Coaches Max Jensen, Duane Hartman, and Ray Fabien
The 1974 SCC track and field team was one of the best, if not the best, men's track teams in NWAACC history. The 1974 team won 12 individual events and scored 200 points in more than doubling the 2nd place team. They won the NWAACC Track and Field Championship for the 2nd consecutive year for Head Coach John Buck whose teams went on to win 11 championships in a row. The individual event winners were: Chris Braithwaite in the 100 (9.2r) and 220 (21.3), Reggie Brown in the 440 (48.7), Kurt Beckman in the 3 mile (13:48.4), Syd Lofton in the 120 HH (14.6) and 440 IM (55.3), Ray Hansen in the discus (158'8"), Howard Banks in the Shot (51'9"), Steve Tripp in the Javelin (211'1"), Ken Wenman in the Pole Vault (15'9"r), Keith Morgan, Ken Wenman, Gary Carew and Chris Braithwaite in the 440Relay (41.7), and Keith Morgan, John Klaus, Jim Williamson and Reggie Brown in the Mile Relay (3:16.1). This team had 14 athletes go on to four year colleges and universities and had 3 athletes qualify for their Olympic team; Chris Braithwaite and Gary Carew (Trinidad) in the 100 and Ken Wenman (Canada) in the Pole Vault. Greg Alley, Drew Auclair, Pat Clifton, Ashwin Creed, Keith Cronrath, Denzil Davis, Robert Gauthier, Bryan Geissler, Greg Gustafson, Jim Hennessy, Ken Henry, Hugh Huck, Bill Hunt, Paul Keiper, Steve Kirk, Kevin Litwiller, Don Martin, Greg Mitchell, Tom McDowell, Claude Neuenschander, Fred Nyberg, Randy Rolph, Clayton Walkes, Rick Wittaker and Steve Wilson were all outstanding track and field athletes who competed on this championship team. This team beat Division I colleges and universities at invitational meets on a regular basis and never lost to any two year colleges.
1974-75 SCC Men's Cross Country Team
Head Coach John Buck
One of the best cross country teams in NWAACC history, this great Spokane Community College men's cross country team won the 1974 NWAACC Cross Country Championship for the 3rd straight year under Coach John Buck. The team set the NWAACC record for lowest score ever with 16 points (15 is perfect) in the Championship Meet and had seven of the top eight runners in the meet. The team was led by Rick Whitaker who won the individual championship and he was followed by Greg Gustafson (2), Jim Hennessey (3), Bill Morgan (4), Tom Larson (6), Bryan Geissler (7), and Paul Keiper (8). Mike Hadway, Randy Henry, Paul Keiper, Steve Kiesel, James Moravec and Scott Olander also competed on this team and were outstanding cross country runners in their own right. Five athletes were awarded Division I scholarships from this team and these long distance runners helped the SCC track team win the NWAACC title that spring as well.
1974-75 SFCC Football Team
Head Coach Dwight Pool
The 1974 SFCC football team was selected to the CCS Hall of Fame as they won the NWAACC title for the second year in a row. They were coached by Dwight Pool (d), who retired from college coaching at the end of the year. He was assisted by Les Rurey, Mike Macaulay and Scott Foxley. Coach Pool compiled an outstanding 52-21-1 record in his legendary 8 year career at Spokane Falls. The 1974 team finished with an 8-2 record as they recovered from a 0-2 start to win 8 games in a row and the league title. They defeated Olympic 7-3 in the final game between the two division winners for the NWAACC football championship.
Jerry Walk was named Captain, Rick Wilcox was MIP and John Richardson was selected Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row for the Spartans. SFCC had 6 players named to the NWAACC All Star first team at the end of the season. Jerry Walk (G) and Dave Komar (HB) were selected for the offense and John Richardson (L), Ray Conner (L), Mark Vincent (LB) and Mark Madland (LB) were voted to the first team defense by the league coaches. Dave Komar was selected first team offense for the second year in a row.
Dave Browning (E) and Dave Komar (RB) have been selected to the 2012 NWAACC Hall of Fame as individual athletes from the Community Colleges of Spokane. Ray Conner (L), John Richardson (DL), Dave Komar (RB), Dave Browning (E), Mark Vincent (LB), John Miller ((DT) Jerry Walk (G), and Dan Cozzetto (TE) have all been selected for the Community College of Spokane Football Hall of Fame.
The team roster includes: Jeff Armstrong (QB), David Browning (E), Ron Chadwick (E), Roy Chapman (G), Larry Chenoweth (HB), Ray Conner (G), Jim Costello (T), Dan Cozzetto (E), Scott Daiger (E), Mark Deerheim (C), Steve Delano (DHB), John DeLeo (QB), Chuck Diedrick (FB), John Flanagan (E), Melvin Frank (E), Rayford Guice (E), Rich Hanson (HB), Les Hegney (HB), Brian Hopkins (LB), Otis Jordan (T), Leo Kakalia (G), Mike Kimmel (FB), Dave Komar (HB), Kevin Love (HB), Mark Madland (LB), Grant Mathews (T), Gary McKechnie (G), John Miller (T), Doug Miller (E), Michael Murphy (T), Tom Nichols (E), Bill Noble (QB), Glen Norris (HB), Doug Peters (T), John Richardson (G), Douglas Saty (C), Greg Sevigny (HB), Mark Stillwell (QB), Fred Tabron (HB), Mark Vincent (FB), Jerry Walk (G), Brent Wanamaker (C), Carey Washington (HB), Rick Wilcox (E), Mike Williams (E), Sid Yost (FB), and Barry Zanck (T)
1975-76 SCC Men's Cross Country
Head Coach Max Jensen
Max Jensen took over as Head Coach of Men's Cross Country in 1975 and SCC never missed a beat as the team won the NWAACC Championship for the 4th year in a row. This outstanding team scored 19 points in winning their championship by placing 5 runners in the top seven at the NWAACC Championship meet. They were led by the individual champion Tom Larson (1), Tim Riley (3), Mike Hadway (4), John Boulton (5), Tom Rogers (6), and Russ Smith (7). All five top Spokane finishers went on to four year colleges after leaving SCC. John Boulton, Randy Henry, Steve Kiesel, James Moravec, Bill Morgan, Mark Rednour and Guy Tunnell were outstanding cross country runners who were also on this team. All these runners also came back in the spring on the track and helped lead Spokane to a 4th consecutive NWAACC Track and Field title.1975-76 SCC Men's Track and Field Team.
1975-76 SCC Men's Track and Field Team
Head Coach John Buck, Assistants Coacehs Max Jensen, Duane Hartman, and Ray Fabian
Another great (would go head to head with the 1974 SCC team) SCC track and field team, the 1976 team won the NWAACC Championship by setting an all-time record for the highest winning score (206 points) in NWAACC history. Individual athletes won 8 NWAACC individual events in the Championship meet. The team was led in the NWAACC meet by Gary Schaeffer in the javelin with a record throw of 252'1.50", Lloyd Brown in Triple Jump at 48'9", Tom Larson in the mile at 4:10.13, Dave Sullivan in the 440 with a 47:18r, Steve Kiesel in the 880 at 1:52.81, Dave McDuffie in the 440 IM at 53.58, Mike Andrews, Mark Robinson, Gene Farris and Dave McDuffie in the 440 Relay and Mike Andrews, Mark Robinson, Steve Kiesel and Stan Kerr in the Mile Relay (3:15.00r) as well as 6 second place winners. Greg Arlt, Dennis Armstrong, Al Balcom, John Boulton, Charles Cacek, Bill Darrah, Wayne Davis, Frank Dejak, Dan Estabrook, Adama Fall, Marty Flanagan, Clint Glass, Ken Guy, Mike Hadway, Randy Henry, Dan Koll, Dean Landreth, Bob LaShaw, Scott Marshall, Roy Martin, Guy Mease, Jim Moravec, Bill Morgan, Rod Pearsall, Mark Rednour, Bill Reynar, Tim Riley, Tom Rodgers, Greg Rooney, Russ Smith, Rich Stewart, Bart Taylor, Guy Tunnell and Brad Upton were also great track and field athletes who competed on this championship team. Spokane sent 10 athletes on to D-1 Colleges and Universities as they won the NWAACC Championship for SCC for the 3rd straight year. The 1976 SCC track team kept Spokane on pace towards a record 17 straight team NWAACC Championships, 11 years under Coach John Buck and than 6 more under Coach Duane Hartman.
1976-77 Women's Cross Country Team
Head Coach Dale Kennedy
The 1976-77 SCC Women's Cross Country team won the NCWSA Community College Championship and was the first women's cross country team elected to the CCS Hall of Fame. Coached by Dale Kennedy, their leading runners were Becky Curryer, Debbie Larson, Lois Hunt, Lynn Kinney and Anna Brown. This team was the first women's cross country team to ever run for Spokane CC. They set the pace and led the way for the 11 NWAACC Championship and 11 NWAACC runner up teams that have followed them at CCS.
1977-78 Women's Cross Country Team
Head Coach Dale Kennedy
The 1977-78 SCC Women's Cross Country won the unofficial NWAACC Community College Championship. This team was undefeated against all other two year college competition. They were coached by Dale Kennedy in his second year at SCC and were led by Joan Corbin (1st), Kathie Kinniburgh, Tracy Binsfield, Debbie Larson, Nancy Quatier, Becky Curryer, and Doris Lahti.
1977-78 Women's Track Team
Head Coach Dale Kennedy and Assistant Coach Max Jensen
First NWAACC Women's Track Champions with the meet held at SCC. Led by NWAACC Champions Lynn Kinney 100HH, HJ and 1600R, Joan Corbin 800 and 1500, Julie Weigelt 400, LJ and both relays, Pam Thompson Javelin and 100, Jody Myers 400IM and both relays, and Tracy Binsfield winning the 3000. Scored 184 points to win over SFCC with 123 and Bellevue with 69 (10 NWAACC teams in meet).
1978-79 Women's Cross Country Team
Head Coach Dale Kennedy
The 1978-79 SCC Women's Cross Country team, which was coached by NWAACC Coach of the Year Dale Kennedy, won the first ever NWAACC Women's Cross Country Championship. They dominated the competition with the second lowest winning score (16) of all time as Mt. Hood finished a distant second. The individual conference champion was Kelly Warren (1st) and she was closely followed by team mates Joanne Lahti (2nd), Kathie Kinniburgh (3rd), Tracey Binsfield (4th), Doris Lahti (6th), Alison Smith (7th), and Gayle Falconer (8th). Spokane had all 7 runners finish in the top ten, a mark that would stand as an all time record for many years to come.
1978-79 Women's Track Team
Head Coach Dale Kennedy and Assistant Coach Les Rurey
NWAACC Champions for second straight year, meet held at Olympic College. CCS were team champions with 235 points, SCC/SFCC combined into one CCS team, won over Wenatchee (107) and Everett (52). Team led by Joanne Lahti 5000 (1st) and 3000 (2nd), Paula Nickerson won the High Jump and Shot Put and took second in Discus, Jennifer Chapman won the Javelin, Lois Jensen won the 100 and 200, Gayle Falconer won the 800 and Debroa Clark was the 400IM Champion.
1979-80 Women's Cross Country Team
Head Coach Dale Kennedy
The 1979-80 Women's Cross Country team won the NWAACC Title for the second straight year under NWAACC Coach of the Year Dale Kennedy. They had all 5 scorers finish in the top ten at the NWAACC Championships to score 31 points and beat Bellevue for the title. The team was led by Joanne Lathti, who won the individual championship, and was followed closely by Kelly Warren (3rd), Eve Nicacio (8th), Pam Schrieber (9th) and Alison Smith (10th).
1979-80 Men's Golf Team
Head Coach Bob Everson
The 1979-80 Men's Golf team coached by Bob Everson has been named to the CCS Hall of Fame. One of the best men's golf teams to ever represent the Community Colleges of Spokane, they won the NWAACC Tournament for only the second time in CCS history. They had three players named to the NWAACC All Tournament first team, Randy Beutler, Roger Wallace (CCS season team medalist) and NWAACC medalist Dee Harris. The 1980 team won every two year community college competition during the season including the Mt. Hood, CBC, WWCC and CCS Invitational and the four year college EWU Invitational. Dee Harris has been named to the CCS HF as an individual golf athlete as he won the 1980 NWAACC individual title. Roger Wallace has been the Head Professional at Polson Country Club in Polson, Montana and he has also been named to the CCS Hall of Fame for his golf success. The six players on this championship team include Bob Jacobs, Warren Kragt and Carl Church as well as Roger Wallace, Randy Beutler and Dee Harris.
1979-80 Women's Track Team
Head Coach Dale Kennedy
Team won the NWAACC Championship for third straight year, meet held at SCC. Team led by individual NWAACC Champion Joanne Lahti in the 1500 and 5000. Janet Buntin (LJ), Lisa Hoffman (D),Lois Jensen(200-400) all placed high and won key points for the Sasquatch combined with Pam Schreiber who won the first Pentathlon. Team scored 154 points to win championship over a strong Bellevue team with 121 points and WVC with 111.
1979-80 Gymnastics Team
Head Coach Rick Harrison and Assistant Coach Jo McDonald
The 1979-80 CCS women's gymnastics team won the NJCAA National Championship and set a new championship meet team scoring record in the process. Coaches Rick Harrison and Jo McDonald were named Coaches of the Year at the end of the meet. The team was led by All-Americans Kerri Kanegae who won the Floor Exercise and All-Around championships and Dauphyne Yocom who won the Uneven Bars. Jennifer Moseman and Shelli Waddell were also named All-Americans for their performance in the championship meet. Helen Balabanis, Suzy Barrett, Karla Everett, Tracey Hildebrand, Suzy Hutchinson, and Becky McWilliams were the other team members who contributed to the championship effort.
1980-81 Women's Volleyball Team
Head Coach Mary Jo Tracy and Assistant Coach Jane Horne
The 1980-81 women's volleyball team are NWAACC Champions. They beat Fort Steliacoom and Edmonds on the first day, Green River in semifinals and beat Edmonds in the finals to win the championship. Robi Purington (S), Kari Hilliard (S) and Kalei Kepa (F) were named to the All- NWAACC Tounament First Team for their role in winning the championship for Assistant Coach Jane Horne and Head Coach Mary Jo Tracy, who was named NWAACC Volleyball Coach of the Year. The team finished with a 36-7 record and no losses with a two year college.
1980-81 Gymnastics Team
Head Coach Rick Harrison and Coach Assistant Jo McDonald
The 1980-81 CCS women's gymnastics team won the NJCAA National Championship for the second straight year and set a new team scoring record as well. Head Coach Rick Harrison was named the Coach of the Year for his effort with the team. The team was led by All-Americans Lisa Bollinger (Floor Exercise and All-Around), Kerri Kanegae (Uneven Bars), Rhona Roberts (Beam and All-Around), Theresa Peterson (Beam), and Gail Thieman who won the individual vault medal. Other team members who helped win the championship included DeAnn Brewer, Shelly Bolton, Tracy Flanigan, Shelli Waddell and Assistant Coach Jo McDonald.
1981-82 Women's Volleyball Team
Head Coach Mary Jo Tracy and Assistant Coach Jane Horne
The 1981-82 women's volleyball team won the NWAACC Championships for the second straight year. The team was led by sophomore Jenny Stevens who as selected All-Tournament Second Team and First Team freshman Sheri McNeal and sophomore Kalie Kepa who repeated as a first team selection. The team won in finals by sweeping host Edmonds (15-2,15-2,15-12) and finished 31-7 for the season. Head Coach Mary Jo Tracy announced her retirement and left CCS with a 211-64 record for her 8 seasons.
1981-82 Gymnastics Team
Head Coach Rick Harrison Assistant Coach Jo McDonald
The 1981-82 CCS women's gymnastics team won the National NJCAA Championship for the third straight year and again set a national team scoring record. Rick Harrison was named the National Coach of the Year at the end of the meet for the fourth year in a row. Four Spokane gymnasts were named All-American for their performance in the championship meet; Lisa Bollinger (All-Around), Rhona Roberts (All-Around), Gail Thieman (Vault) and Karen Erickson who won both the Beam and Floor Exercise Championships. Debbie Gettig, Tracy Grant, Vivian Norby, Jolene Olson, Theresa Peterson, and Assistant Coach Jo McDonald all contributed to the championship effort.
1982-83 Women's Cross Country Team
Head Coach Duane Hartman
The 1982-83 Women's Cross Country team was coached by Duane Hartman as CCS won its 3rd NWAACC Title with 26 points to edge out Bellevue (29) in a tight team race. Trish Henderson won the individual NWAACC title and she was followed closely by teammates Julie Engstrom in 3rd, Gail Comer 6th, Christine Ozer 7th and Julie Robins in 9th. All 5 Spokane scorers finished in the top ten at conference to take CCS to the team title in the championship meet held at Wandermere golf course in Spokane.
1982-83 Men's Track Team
Head Coach Duane Hartman
The 1982-83 men's track and field team was led by Duane Hartman in his first year as head coach of the Sasquatch. They won the NWAACC team championship with 223 points, edging out the second place Bellevue squad who finished with 203. CCS NWAACC individual event champions were: John Spatz--Decathlon (6297 pts); Dennis Livingston--100 (10.78), 200 (21.47), LJ (23'3 ¾"), 400 Relay, 1600 Relay; Dan Shannon--400 (47.88), 400 Relay, 1600 Relay, (200-2nd); Cris Violette-- 800 (1:51.57); Ben Welch--5K (15:00.89), (10K-2nd); Pat Kostecka--DIS (164'1 1/2"), SP (51'10"); Randy Mendenhall-- JAV (220'11"); Keith Nelson--PV (14'6"), (JAV-2nd); Brian Kennedy-- 400 Relay, 1600 Relay, (400-4th); Marlon Barrow--400 Relay; and Vernon Mickens--1600 Relay, (400-2nd). Other championship team members were Charles (Chip) Arthur (PV-6th), Steve Barbieri (PV-2nd), Duke Batchelor, Mark Brady, Mike Brockway (JAV-3rd), Kenny Colston, Gregg Durkee, Sean Elkington (JAV-5th), Robert Fasulo (400 IH-5th), Pete Ferrell, Mike Flynn (DIS-2nd), Lorin French, Jeff Clidden, Clint Grassel (Decathlon-4th), Pat Harder, Mark Herbert, Juan Hogan, Pat Kenworthy, Keith Law, Mark Lowry, Mike Maw, James Miller (800-3rd), Jim Peckham, Mark Peckel, Bob Ricker, Vance Robinson, Mike Shill, George Smith, Mike Stromme, Troy Tarbert (SP-2nd), Chris Vogel, Mike Waller, Anthony Wright (110HH-6th), and Brady Wright (100-6th, 110HH-5th, 400IH-2nd). Assistant coaches were Dave Klysek and Bud Calbreath.
1983-84 Men's Track Team
Head Coach Duane Hartman
The 1983-84 men's track and field team won their 13th straight NWAACC title and second in a row for head coach Duane Hartman. They scored 150 1/2 points in beating second place Bellevue who had 124. CCS individual event champions were: Brady Wright--Decathlon (6398 pts), (400IH-5th, 110HH-5th, PV-6th); Vernon Mickens--400 (47.80), 400 Relay, 1600 Relay, (200-2nd); Randy Mendenhall--JAV (243'8"); Brian Kennedy--400 Relay, 1600 Relay; James Poole--400 Relay, (100-2nd, 200-5th); Dennis Livingston--400 Relay, 1600 Relay, (100-2nd, LJ-2nd); Tony Apilado--1600 Relay. Other championship team members were Charles (Chip) Arthur (PV-3rd), Curt Bagley, Steve Barbieri, Chad Beard, Kelly Brown (1500-5th), Jeff Culler, Guy Davey, Robert Fasulo, Mike Flynn (DIS-2nd), John Geissler, Brian Hill (JAV-3rd), Stan Holman (SC-3rd, 5K-6th), Al Horning, Randall Jones, Ken Korns, John Loran, Marc Lowry, Jeff Lyden, Mike Maw (SC-4th), Mike Olma (JAV-2nd), Bob Pebles, Jerry Pope (LJ-5th), Dave Ramsey (10K-4th), Tom Ray, Tony Reed (TJ-4th), Mike Riley, Jeff Schmidt (HJ-tie 6th), Tim Scoles (SP-2nd), Troy Tarbert, Chris Vogel, and Anthony Wright. Assistant coaches were Dave Klysek and Gary Milton.
1984-85 Men's Track Team
Head Coach Duane Hartman
The 1984-85 CCS men's track and field team won their 14th straight NWAACC title for Spokane and third straight for Coach Hartman. Spokane finished with 161 points putting away second place Lane with 115 points. CCS individual event champions were: Phil Jesse--LJ (22'10"), (Decathlon-3rd, TJ-4th); Mike Olma--JAV (214'8"); John Billingsley--HAM (166'9"), (DIS-3rd); Bill Ayears--400 Relay, (100-3rd, LJ-3rd); Maurice Joseph--400 Relay, (100-4th); Al Horning--400 Relay; Hogan Wrixon--400 Relay, (400-2nd, 200-3rd) Other championship team members were Tony Apilado (400-5th), Derek Bowls, Kelly Brown, Bob Case (JAV-6th), Kevin Clegg, Guy Davey, Rick Duque (400IH-4th), Don Garrison, Evan Glaser (800-3rd), Don Hilse (JAV-4th), Stan Holman (SC-2nd, 5K-4th) Tim Jacobson (JAV-5th, HAM-3rd, DIS-2nd), Shawn Klingele, Dave Knight, Gary Knowlton (Decathlon-6th), Richard Merrill (SP-4th), Chris Nolden, Matt Pool, James Poole, Jerry Pope (HJ-6th, 400IH-5th) Dave Ramsey, Todd Ray, Ben Robinson, Richard Tyrie (5K-3rd, 10K-3rd), Kyle Unland (HAM-5th), and Jim Wilson (HJ-5th). The 1600 Relay team finished in third place. Assistant coaches were Gary Milton and Curt Ransford.
1985-86 Men's Track Team
Head Coach Duane Hartman
The 1985-86 CCS men's track and field team won their 15th straight NWAACC championship with 216 points, trouncing second place Lane who had 129 points. It was the fourth championship in a row for head coach Duane Hartman. CCS NWAACC event champions were: Rich Tyrie--5K (15:14.33), 10K (31:45.1); Bill Ayears--LJ (24'3 1/4"), 400 Relay, (TJ-3rd); Chuck Ballou--TJ (47'9") 400 Relay, (LJ-4th); Paul Barrett--DIS (157'11"), (HAM-4th); Richard Merrill--SP (52'5"), (HAM-3rd, DIS-4th); Kyle Unland--HAM (169'10"), (DIS-3rd, JAV-6th); Ron Fabien--400 Relay, (400-2nd, 1600 Relay-2nd); Tim Sullivan--400 Relay, (HJ-6th, 100-2nd, 1600 Relay-2nd). Other championship team members were Scott Bickar (SP-2nd), Jeff Brink, Dave Carroll, Bob Case, Kevin Clegg (SC-3rd), Bart Colburn, Vince Collins (800-3rd), Chad Dezellem (1600 Relay-2nd), Rick Duque, Jim Hernandez (5K-3rd, 10K-3rd), Tim Jacobson (HAM-2nd, DIS-2nd), Phil Jesse (Decathlon-4th, LJ-2nd), Dave Knight, Gary Knowlton, Todd McAllister (HJ-2nd), Chris Morton, Marty Neihaus, Manuel Orozco, James Poole, Todd Ray, Rob Raymond (JAV-2nd), Willey Schimmels (TJ-6th), Kenton Strehlou, Byron Tucker, Jim Wilson (400IH-6th), and Hogan Wrixon (200-5th, 1600 Relay-2nd). Hartman was assisted by Curt Ransford, John Spatz and Vic Wallace.
1986-87 Baseball Team
Head Coach Keith Snyder
The 1987 CCS baseball team won Spokane's first NWAACC Baseball Championship. Coached by Keith Snyder who was named NWAACC Coach of the Year for his effort, this team won 13 of their final 16 games of the season, including three on the final day of the NWAACC Tournament. Spokane was led by six players hitting over .300 for the tournament, including outfielder Steve Camyn who hit a home run in each of the final three tournament games. Camyn was named Tournament MVP, and was one of four Sasquatch named to the All-Tournament Team; Catcher Dave Rypien, Infielder Paul Reyes, and Pitcher Doug Hayden. Spokane beat Lower Columbia 9-3 in the championship game. The Sasquatch sent 11 players on to four-year college programs the following year, as well as pitcher Bob Wells to a nine year major league career.
1986-87 Men's Track Team
Head Coach Duane Hartman
The 1986-87 CCS men's track and field team won the NWAACC championship with 151 points, edging out second place Highline with 137 points. It was the 16th straight for Spokane and fifth in a row for Coach Hartman. CCS individual NWAACC event champions were: Joe Johnson--400 (49.27), (400 Relay-2nd, 200-5th); Vince Collins--800 (1:52.04), 1600 Relay; Paul Barrett--DIS (150'10"), HAM (158'0"), (JAV-5th); Scott Bickar--SP (50'10"); Dave Carroll--1600 Relay, (800-2nd); Eric Lampkin--1600 Relay, (800-5th); Todd McAllister--1600 Relay, (HJ-2nd). Other championship team members were Tyrone Ashley (400-5th, 200-6th), Tony Brendgard, Jeff Brink, John Britton (SP-6th), Galen Burnette, Tim Cloke (SC-2nd), Bart Colburn, Ivan Corley (400 Relay-2nd, 100-3rd, 200-3rd), Ralph Field, Jim Hernandez, Neal Macomber (400 Relay-2nd), Manuel Orozco, Rick Raymond, Rob Raymond (JAV-4th), Reginald Reid, Willey Schimmels, Marlin Slattum, Tim Sullivan (400 Relay-2nd), Byron Tucker (JAV-3rd), and Reggie Willis. The assistant coaches were Curt Ransford, John Spatz and Vic Wallace.
1987-88 Women's Cross Country Team
Head Coach Ken Christen
The 1987-88 CCS Women's Cross Country team won the NWAACC Championship at Wandermere Golf Course by scoring 33 points to tie Lane CC for the co-championship. The team was coached by Ken Christen who was a graduate of SCC where he had competed in Cross Country in 1971 and 1972 for Coach John Buck. The 1987 Women's Cross Country team was led by the great Kari McKay (19:00.9) who won the individual championship along with 3 other Spokane top ten finishers. Following McKay with a strong second place finish was Orene Goldberg. Rounding out Spokane's Championship team was Heather Maple (8th place), Laurie Millet (9th place), Michelle Vanderlinde (13th place), Audrey Meek (15th place), and Lorinda Bohn (18th place).
1987-88 Men's Track Team
Head Coach Duane Hartman
The 1987-88 CCS men's track and field team won their 17th straight title for Spokane and sixth in a row for Coach Duane Hartman. Spokane scored 180 points in the meet at SCC, soundly beating second place Highline with 156 points. CCS individual NWAACC event champions were: Dan O'Brien--Decathlon (7275 pts), 100 (10.59), 110HH (14.25), LJ (24'6 ¼"), SP (47'6 ¾"), (DIS-2nd, 1600 Relay-2nd); Joe Johnson--200 (22.01), 400 Relay, (100-3rd), (1600 Relay-2nd); Micah Ray 400--(48.16), (1600 Relay-2nd); Neal Macomber--400 Relay; Ron Pasquale--400 Relay, (400-3rd, 200-8th, 1600 Relay-2nd); Ivan Corley--400 Relay, (100-4th, 200-2nd). Other team members were Tyrone Ashley, Cecil Bowie, Tony Brendgard (800-6th), John Britton (HAM-6th), Tim Cloke (SC-6th), Ralph Field (1500-3rd), Toby Graff, Scot Hattenburg, Kelly Husband (5K-3rd, 10K-3rd), Roosevelt Jones, Shawn Kendall, Eric Lampkin (800-2nd), Andy Ledwich (800-5th), Jon Maple (400IH-2nd), Kevin Moss, Mark Paulsen (SP-6th), Mike Ramos, Rick Raymond (JAV-3rd), Reginald Reid, Dennis Remley, Bryan Schultz (5K-6th, 10K-5th), Marlin Slattum (110HH-6th, 400IH-5th), William Smith, Les Ulrick (HAM-4th, DIS-4th)and Jeff Wolfe. Coach Hartman's assistant was Roy Givens.
1988-89 Women's Cross Country Team
Head Coach Ken Christen
The 1988-89 CCS Women's Cross Country team won their second straight NWAACC title by edging out Clackamas CC by a tight 49-50 score. This was the second straight win for Coach Ken Christen who was also named NWAACC Coach of the Year for the second time. The team was led by repeat individual champion Kari McKay (18:45.9) who defeated the second place finisher by a whopping 1:13 margin. Spokane had a close pack of runners near the top with Audrey Meek (9), Laurie Millet (10), Renee Chamberlain (12), Robin Harvey (17) and Caryn Gray (23) rounding the championship scoring effort for Spokane. Clackamas (50), Bellevue (58), and Lane (84) followed the strong Spokane (49) team to the wire in the NWAACC Championships held at Lane CC in Eugene, Oregon.
1987-88 Softball Team
Head Coach Jerry Skaife and Assistant Coach Bill Johnson
This team won the NWAACC Softball Championship under the leadership of Head Coach Jerry Skaife who was named the 1988 NWAACC Coach of the Year. The 1987-88 team was 27-1 in league play in winning their region and 36-3 for the season. Donna Boyd was Spokane's MVP for her pitching performance in the NWAACC Championship tournament and had a 22-2 season record. Another outstanding player was Kristi Kuntz who was the hitting star that year with 38 RBI's and was named to the NWAACC All Tournament first team. Renee Demelo was the other pitching standout with a 15-1 record and a .55 ERA. Elaina Bohlman was voted the MVP of the NWAACC Northern Region as she led the team in with 6 stolen bases and had a .407 batting average for the year. Crystal Benson, Gina Cacchiotti, Denise Kelly and Kristi Kuntz were all named to the NWAACC All Tournament team at the end of the championship run by Spokane. Rosanna Bostrom, Kathey Davis, Tanya DeGeest, Mary Giannandrea, Teresa Hansen, Shannon Horn, Kim Staggs and Kris Wells were all outstanding softball athletes who also competed on this championship team.
1990-91 Men's Soccer Team
Head Coach Cor van der Meer and Assistant Coach Rick Harrison
The team captured the Southern Region and than the NWAACC Men's Soccer Championship with a 17-1-2 season record. The team was lead by Doug Birdtail who was selected First Team All-Star and NWAACC Tournament MVP and James Jasso who was selected NWAACC First Team All-Star and was the fifth leading scorer in league play. Other NWAACC All-Stars were First Team Brett Hubert, Adam Johnson, Rick Mullins and Second Team Kevin Scuderi. Other notable players were future All-Stars Pat and Brian Dreves who helped the 1990 team win the league title. Six players went on to play at four-year colleges and universities.
1997-98 Women's Golf Team
Head Coach Paul Tikker
The 1997-98 Women's Golf team coached by Paul Tikker and assisted by Christie Dalsanders and Alan Jenkins has been named to the CCS Hall of Fame. This great women's golf team won the NWAACC Eastern Region and the NWAACC Tournament. They beat Lower Columbia (second) and Walla Walla (third) to win the NWAACC title. They also won league tournaments at CBC, Walla Walla and Spokane on their road to the league title. The team was led by the play of Christine Boyes (McGee) who was All Conference and Brianna Rose. Five of the players on this team went on to play golf at four year colleges or universities. The championship team roster included Jessi Bentz (Hiatt), Christine Boyes (McGee), Marci Kison Miller, Brianna Rose-Monson, Lindy Terry (Laursen), Sandy Tipton (Hughes) and Dawn Weyns (Pegram).
1999-00 Men's Basketball Team
Head Coach Sam Brasch, Assistants Coaches Jay Humphrey and Jose' Hernandez
The 1999-2000 Men's Basketball team's memorable season was capped off by winning the 2000 NWAACC Championship with an overall record of 20-10. The team was led by Andre Ervin who was selected as the tourney MVP (Phil Pesco Award) and the NWAACC All-Tournament First Team. Steve Chamberlain was also named to the NWAACC All Tournament First Team and Chris Allen was selected for the Most Inspirational Player (Art Ferio Award). Spokane started the season on a rebuilding note but finished very strong by winning the second NWAACC title in school history. Sam Brasch, who was named the NWAACC Coach of the Year, was helped by assistant coaches Jay Humphrey and Jose Hernandez. John Mitchell was team manager. The team roster included Chris Allen, Chris Anderson, DaShawn Bedford, Nick Bemis, Steve Chamberlain, Chad Cheeley, Mark Crouch, Andre Ervin, Pat Harris, James Kiger, Erich Prazak, Jason Rayson, Phil Renz and Jeff Whitman.
2001-02 Men's Golf Team
Head Coach Paul Tikker
The 2001-02 Men's Golf team coached by Paul Tikker and assisted by Alan Jenkins and Christie Dalsanders has been named to the CCS Hall of Fame. This outstanding men's golf team won the NWAACC Eastern Region and the NWAACC Tournament. They turned back the challenge of Green River who finished in second place and Columbia Basin in third. In addition to winning the Eastern Region and the NWAACC Tournament they won league tournaments at Green River, Treasure Valley and Spokane. They had 2 players receive D1 scholarships; Souta Nozaka and Adam Syverson. Scott Kramer, Joe Finley, and Marty Nauert all went on to Whitworth to play. Jason Cox placed second at the NWAACC Championships and was selected to the All Conference team. The NWAACC championship team roster included Jason Cox, Joe Finley, Michael Hanson, Scott Kramer, Marty Nauret, Souta Nozaka, Adam Syverson, Jared Taylor and Kyle Trenholm. Scott Kramer has assumed the CCS Head Men's golf coaching position following the retirement from coaching by Coach Tikker in 2008.

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Many people who visit the Grand Canyon express that is was "better than expected." Impressive, because it has some very high expectations associated with its name. The Grand Canyon is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Nearly every person in the entire world knows of its vastness and beauty.
It covers 1,217,403 acres of land; making it nearly impossible to gaze upon the rocks without inducing curiosity for geology. Some rock formations lying at the bottom of the canyon date back to 1.8 million years ago, yet most geologists believe the cutting of the canyon started at a distant five million years ago.
About 5 million people travel to the 277 miles of Grand Canyon every year. Probably about 90% of them first gaze upon its greatness form the heavily developed South Rim. In fact, the rocks have even been polished smooth and glossy from the millions of sneakers and boots upon their surfaces. The South Rim certainly has some of the most iconic vistas and most excursions leave from there; however, the North Rim offers a more leisurely and less crowded experience of the Grand Canyon's 1,904 square feet of wilderness areas. The trails here in the North less in number and are more rim-top oriented, that drop hikers off at secluded viewpoints. The South provides a plethora of trails with access to the canyon bottom.
South Rim in a Nutshell
Pros – See the iconic views that you have seen in photographs while enjoying a nice motel overlooking the Canyon before taking a guided tour or other excursion.
Cons – You'll feel like a camera-holding sheep tourist being herded along a path to your destinations while stepping over dropped Slurpee cups.
North Rim in a Nutshell
Pros – Rustic setting that is far less commercialized for a more leisure and natural experience.
Cons – Less amenities like hotels as well as less activities and tours offered. Views are supposedly less jaw-dropping.
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Modern technology makes for a shockingly convenient, self-guided tour of the Canyon with Cell Phone Audio Tours. Look for "Park Ranger Audio Tour" signs along the trail and call 928-225-2907, and enter the "stop number" on the sign. Now park rangers have extra time to clean up Slurpee cups or whatever they do, instead of guiding you on a tour.


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Gantos, Jack
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In his last year of high school, Jack Gantos, the famous author of the Joey Pigza books for children, found himself living alone in Florida with little chance of going to college to study writing, which he really wanted to do. While in Florida he participated in a drug deal which cost him most of his savings, and when he arrived on St. Croix to live with his family he made the biggest mistake of his life. This biography is basically about the 15 months Gantos spent in a federal prison for smuggling drugs from the island. Growing up means making mistakes but what is fascinating here is seeing such a brutal, depressing, and frightening mistake through Gantos' eyes as he reveals truthfully what he was like and how far that was from what he wanted to become-- a writer.
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You know that scene in the third Pirates of the Caribbean movie when the boat sails off the edge of the world? Well, keep it to yourself, but the dirty little secret that Hollywood doesn't want you to know is that this scene was not shot on location. It was created through the use of many computers, a boatload of software, and a veritable crew of designers, artists, 3-D animators, and storytellers.
Digital Art and Design equips you to work in the field of modern entertainment, which requires a new breed of artist and designer, one who works as easily and as well in the digital world as in the real world. From movies to computer game design and everything in between, Digital Art and Design is a major right on the edge of art and technology.
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The Lake Trail at Oak Mountain State Park is now 4.5 miles longer and has a new 65-foot metal truss bridge that spans the spillway dam at Double Oak Lake thanks to a partnership between Alabama State Parks, the Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (BUMP), Shelby County and the City of Pelham, Ala. A dedication ceremony for the trail expansion will be held at 2 p.m., at the truss bridge on November 3, 2010. In the event of inclement weather, the dedication will be held in the park office.
The Lake Trail and Rattlesnake Ridge Trail, also a part of the Oak Mountain trail system, evolved as part of an agreement between the partnered groups through a series of sponsored grants from Shelby County, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs' (ADECA) Recreation Trails Program and the City of Pelham.
The expansion is part of a long-range plan to develop an EPIC trail status (a trail of 25 miles or more) for Oak Mountain State Park. Plans for the trail include 25 miles of single-track bike trail, which will complement the park's existing trail system; and a series of organized events to promote various local and regional attractions in the Shelby and Jefferson County areas.
"The construction of the new trail segment and bridge would not have been possible without the assistance from Shelby County, the City of Pelham, BUMP, and various public and private individuals," said Mark Easterwood, Alabama State Parks Director. "We appreciate all the work they have done to help make this happen."
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NCAA denies Jeremiah Masoli's waiver
OXFORD, Miss. -- The NCAA has denied Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli's request for a waiver that would allow him to play immediately, meaning the former Oregon standout won't be eligible until 2011.
Mississippi officials announced Tuesday plans to appeal the ruling, with a response expected in less than one week.
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"I'm just shocked and disappointed," Masoli said. "I've done everything I can to follow the rules."
Mississippi athletic director Pete Boone said the decision was "subjective" and expected a successful appeal.
"There is no question in my mind Jeremiah is in the right place," Mississippi coach Houston Nutt said. "We're in the people-helping business. I want to plead with that subcommittee. He's done nothing but what he's supposed to do."
Nutt told ESPN's Joe Schad that he hopes the NCAA will "do the right thing." Nutt said that Masoli has taken every appropriate step since his arrival at Mississippi and was considered for team captaincy after taking a leadership role.
Masoli transferred to Mississippi after being kicked off Oregon's team after two run-ins with police.
He pleaded guilty in a January theft at a fraternity house and was suspended for the entire 2010 season by Oregon coach Chip Kelly. Then in June, he was cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession and dismissed from the squad.
The senior has already completed his undergraduate degree and enrolled in Mississippi's Parks and Recreation graduate program. The NCAA will sometimes waive a one-year residency requirement for athletes who are transferring but enrolling in a graduate program not offered at the previous school.
In a press release, the NCAA said Masoli's request violated the intent of the waiver: "The waiver exists to provide relief to student-athletes who transfer for academic reasons to pursue graduate studies, not to avoid disciplinary measures at the previous university."
Nutt said the NCAA should take into account that Masoli was kicked off only the football team, not the university.
"He was not dismissed from the university," Nutt said. "He was dismissed from the team. I've had players that I dismissed. I want them to go play for somebody else. I want them to learn from their mistakes."
Masoli was expected to compete for the starting spot at Mississippi after leading Oregon to the Rose Bowl last season. He accounted for 51 touchdowns for the Ducks over two seasons.
Now the Rebels are down to two scholarship quarterbacks -- sophomore Nathan Stanley, who Nutt said will start if Masoli's appeal is not successful before Saturday, and junior college transfer Randall Mackey.
Stanley played in five games last season, completing 11 of 23 passes for 163 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Masoli's loss is a big blow for the Rebels, who open the season at 2:30 p.m. Saturday against Jacksonville State in Oxford.
Masoli has not used his redshirt season, so he'll be allowed to practice while sitting out this fall and be eligible for competition in 2011.
Masoli hopes that's not necessary.
"I'm very hopeful the NCAA will do the right thing in my case," Masoli said. "I still have faith."
Information from ESPN's Joe Schad and The Associated Press was used in this report.
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|I know it's a little early to be talking Christmas, but I need to get a jump on this.
Dh and I have committed to hosting an open house one Saturday evening in mid-December. (Perhaps we should be committed...) The guest list will consist of business associates, past clients, great friends, friends, and people we'd love to be be more friendly with.
I figure 60 or so peoplw will mosey through...
What food would you serve at such an event? I'm especially interested in dishes or appetizers that can be prepped early. We are above average cooks (plus I hang out here to learn from the best)
I'm open to any and all thoughts!
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- Posted by publickman (My Page) on Mon, Nov 12, 12 at 14:51
|I agree that it is good to get a jump on things - you may want to test some of the recipes first.
First of all, exactly what time do you expect the first guests to arrive; i.e., is it an early evening or late evening affair. If it starts at 7:00, you will need more food than if it starts at 9:00.
I would consider doing some sort of theme to organize the menu, such as Greek-Armenian-Middle Eastern, and then you could serve hummus, spanakopita, kefta, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, kabobs, babaganoush, moussaka, tabbouleh, kalamari, haloumi, baklava, etc. all of which are easy to prepare ahead of time, although you could cook the kabobs and kalamari at the last minute. You could also have some Po' Boy sandwiches cut into small pieces and an ante-pasta platter.
You have to find a way of limiting your choices, and picking a theme is an easy way to do that.
|I agree....decide on the hours....and than make your menu fit the hours.
Properly an open house extends for a long time....other than that it's called a cocktail party...I am sort of kidding but not entirely!
If you are having an oepn house say from noon to 5....then you need to start with some brunch type of foods and bloody Marys and coffee....and then work into cocktails and appetizers.
If you are thinking of say 4 to 7....then you can make it all appetizer sorts of stuff....if from say 7 to 9...I would start with some desserts into the food mix, assuming some may be coming from dinner and go on to light appetizers.
Will you send "graduated invitations"...that is some stating starting at say 3 and another group at 5 and another at say 7?...
There are many logistics to an open house....if your period is short, all will come at about 20 minutes after the beginning, if it's a 4 hour period in the middle of the afternoon....ending at say 6, people will come early and then another group will come about 5...on their way to dinner or perhaps another party.
give a lot of thought to what else people may be doing....a Saturday in December can be a very busy time for some. I know i have skipped a few parties because the invitation was say from 2 to 4....and we had plans for the evening and that took a chunk right out of the middle of the day.
Tell us your time frame and I'll bet you will have lots of suggestions.
- Posted by teresa_nc7 (My Page) on Mon, Nov 12, 12 at 15:28
|Just be sure that you have a wide variety of colors, flavors, temperatures, textures, sweet/savory, etc. If your guests are going to be mingling standing up, take that into account; really saucey foods, foods that need cutting up, or even everyone's favorite BBQ wings are a little difficult to eat standing up while hovering over a laden buffet table.
Most open house parties that I have attended had a selection of sweets, nuts, candy, and fruit also - kind of a dessert table.
Be sure to have some vegetarian options just in case. You want to provide everyone with some choices.
I'd suggest you keep the bread-based items and those primarily cheesey to a minimum. It is easy to get carried away with the bread and cheese dishes.
You will want some items to warm in the oven and serve warm as well as other items that will be kept chilled and served cold. Other selections are fine at room temp. If your budget will allow chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce, go for it and everyone will love you! Just keep some back to put out later.
Depending on the weather, hot mulled cider from a crock pot is nice to have during the holidays. If you plan to have an open bar, you will want to have a bartender to allow the two of you to be with your guests.
If it were me having this party, I would try my best to have all the foods prepped and cooked ahead so I could enjoy my party too! Depending on your climate that time of year, foods can be kept cold in the garage or in your car or in coolers on a patio if you run out of room in the fridge.
- Posted by happyintexas (My Page) on Mon, Nov 12, 12 at 15:42
|What great ideas!
Themes are a great idea...I could do Tex-Mex or Italian better than Greek...but, oh my, Greek would be distinctive...
We decided on 6-9pm hoping that some would pop in before or after another party.
I absolutely love the idea of 'graduated' invites. That ideas is going in the keeper file. As it is, we may carve the guest list down a bit.
So...I was thinking appetizers and dessert. Finger foods. Maybe what I'm thinking is more cocktail party than open house. We are not big drinkers so we wouldn't think to call it that. lol
- Posted by happyintexas (My Page) on Mon, Nov 12, 12 at 15:54
|Good ideas, Teresa!
I love the idea of enjoying my own party!
Shrimp cocktail, mmmmmmm, yes.
Love all the ideas! Thank you for stirring the creative juices.
|You can serve soupy things, too. I've served seafood gumbo out of a crock pot. A scoop of rice from the rice cooker in a colorful paper coffee cup with a scoop of gumbo over it. Served with plastic spoons.
what about hiring some help?
- Posted by islay_corbel (My Page) on Tue, Nov 13, 12 at 3:12
|In England we tend to serve finger foods. You can pre prepare vol au vent cases, pastry boats etc that you can fill with anything from snails, prawn, chicken.........the old sausage roll can be made with a selection of artisan sausages and chorizo....little skewers....
- Posted by AnnieDeighnaugh (My Page) on Tue, Nov 13, 12 at 7:47
|It's great to have some cold dishes and some hot dishes prepared ahead of time and waiting.
I was going to suggest soup that can stay warm all night with lots of crunchy buttered bread is a big hit...especially a comfort soup like butternut squash.
One simple and tasty appetizer that looks good is a dried apricot with a dollop of mascarpone cheese and a pecan half on top. Yummy, good looking and easy.
A plate that has sliced english cucumber (peel on) layered with sliced salami.
A simple fruit dip is plain yogurt mixed with cinnamon and brown sugar....a platter of cut fruit and you have a beautiful dish.
A crockpot full of kielbasa is always a hit in my Polish family....just slice and add to apple jelly mixed with polish mustard and let it cook for a couple of hours. Serve with sliced seeded rye bread.
A cheese board with grapes and a selection of crackers is always attractive to put out.
Bowls of mixed nuts too for easy snacking.
Once that stuff is around and well tended, then you can add some hot or cold stuff as the evening goes on.
Franks hot wing dip is always a hit at our house.
Neighbor always serves a stromboli at her party that is easy to make and fabulous
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|I've done Xmas open houses for years. I think the best meat option is a ham (or 2!) Start off warm but tastes good at room temp.Serve with dinner rolls and butter and mustards so they can make sandwiches, or not. I get spiral sliced hams from Costco. After heating the ham I cut the slices smaller so you don't really need knife and fork. Have some cheeses to go with or alone. I also make a potato casserole and a sweet potato one, goes with ham and works for vegetarians. Make several so you can keep bringing out a warm one. The rest of menu is whatever cocktail savories I feel like making. Kids love little hot dogs in barbecue sauce. (Grown-ups too!) And a dessert or cookie table.
|Are you thinking a full meal/buffet or just beverages and finger foods? If people are coming and going to other parties, then appetizers and desserts would give lots of options to eat as much or as little as they choose.
I personally would appreciate food that can be placed on a small plate that is easy to handle while holding a beverage in my other hand. I would not want to have to balance a plate with something like soup or other food that is easy to spill or that could be hard to eat and possibly mess up holiday clothes. Unless you have space for people to sit down to eat at the table, I would serve finger foods so your guests can fill a small plate or graze and visit with others.
A selection of hot and cold appetizers (almost all can be made ahead) with a selection of one bite desserts would be my choice. Once you decide on a theme or an inspiration dish or two, maybe we can help with specific recipes.
|This is so timely for me! Yes, it may be early for some, but now that I am back to work full time, I need to be much more aware of planning and do-ahead.
Thanks for all the great ideas - and please keep them coming. Oh and our Open House will be from noon to 5, so brunch type things will definitely be the starting point for us and we will move into the more cocktail type fare later in the afternoon.
- Posted by party_music50 (My Page) on Wed, Nov 14, 12 at 8:18
|Just an FYI about something my friend and I have always experienced: if you set up the appetizers at a dining table, and leave any chairs in place at the table, some people will sit there all night. Having people sitting and eating at/on the appetizers table usually stops the ease of flow for everyone else at the party. Next time I need to remember to move those chairs! lol.
- Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Wed, Nov 14, 12 at 10:53
|I would follow Ina Garten's advice, and my friend who host a neighborhood open house for New Years every year. Get friends to help and bring some dishes. Better to serve a few good simple things than to stress yourself out making a whole bunch of things that few eat or don't like. When the food is basic and good and the hostess relaxed and the company fun, that will be better remembered than some elaborate foodie thing you made. I did a Greek food open house and it was good, but then I make and love Greek food so was no biggie. If you like Italian or Tex Mex and do it well and easily, then stick with the tried and true. OK to maybe add one new dish for fun but stick with what you know you can do well and what everyone likes. I've done big spreads with loads of dishes and a lot of stuff doesn't get eaten. Three varied appetizers is fine. I can't tell you the number of side dishes I have been eating up the rest of the week because my guests were too full with the main course. Too much stuff and nothing is memorable.
- Posted by happyintexas (My Page) on Thu, Nov 15, 12 at 13:41
|Thanks for all the great ideas!
I spent one or two days drooling over appetizer and dessert recipes on the Internet. Then I slapped myself. I need to stick to tried and true, then be adventurous with one or two recipes.
Today I'm thinking Italian beef in a crock pot with small rolls for slider sized sandwiches.
Fruit tray with sweet dip
Dessert table
I'll have a spicy chez mix out, too.
This list will probably change but at least I have a solid start. All of the above are faithful recipes.
What would you serve to drink?
Now.... To get the house cleaned and decorated!
Thanks again for all the thoughts. If I don't use them this timeI will next time.
- Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Thu, Nov 15, 12 at 15:12
|Well I like to serve hot spiced cider at parties. It's good and it gives a great smell to the house and the area near it. I sometimes serve it out of my crockpot but I also bought one of those big coffee serving thermoses at a restaurant supply house for times when I need my crockpot for something else. I've also made it in a small coffee urn but there are some potential off flavor issues with that solution depending on your urn situation. You can also buy apple brandy for folks who want to give it a kick. You can also jazz it up visually by mixing it with cranberry juice and floating some orange slices in it. On the other hand, I don't know how that will go over in TX given that it might not be that chilly around Christmas time. You could also do Sangria, which is a wine punch and something that I do for wine lovers is serve hot spiced wine--same way as I serve cider. In fact, my local winery sells both spices grape wine and apple wine that are both fabulous served hot and for a party if you're busy with other things it is dead easy to just buy them and heat them up. You might look for that kind of product around your neck of the woods. Or you can also find recipes on the Internet for that kind of thing too.
I have a kick butt recipe for Cherry Cranberry cobbler if you'd like it, (calls for both dried cherries and dried cranberries along with fresh or frozen sweet cherries) but you may not care for it as it includes the cranberry. Also you have to have access to dried cherries, which are "not inexpensive," shall we say, ahem.
|Sounds like you have a good start to a plan!
I would add something else to put into those slider buns....perhaps some slices ham or salami...or even chicken in a light BBQ sauce in another crock pot ( i have a favorite recipe if you want it)
Also, everything is pretty much "eat with your fingers" food but for the mousse and the cobbler. I would make all the desserts also possible to eat out of hand....perhaps some fruit bars instead of the cobbler?
And for drinks....I like the wines....and would also add some prosecco...as you said bubbles are always good. And will you have beer drinkers? I am always surprised at the number of people who will prefer beer to wine. Have a cooler of some bottles of "interesting" beers. Things like a wheat beer, a Christmas ale and maybe the produce of a local small brewery.
Love ithe idea of the fire pit and the hot cider out there....after all you said "This is Texas"....and not like;ly to snow...or is it?
- Posted by happyintexas (My Page) on Thu, Nov 15, 12 at 18:23
|Well it's Texas so we could have two feet of snow or it could be 80 degrees. I'mhopingfor a crisp calm evening.
Good catch on dessert finger foods. Apricot bars and lemon bars perhaps. Or a chocolate dipped biscotti..
Veggie platter- check
Oh- hot spiced wine. We've done 'glow'wine in Germany before. Sounds like a fun idea.
And beer. My son loves Belgian stuff. We like a crisp apple cider. Maybe one more for fun
|Actually I was picturing a raspberry bar that someone posted....now I have to go search for that recipe..
- Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 7:08
|I can post the cobbler recipe but I agree with the others, a bar cookie might be more appreciated at a open house, finger foods kind of do. My best friends who host the New Year's Open house always make cranberry raspberry bar cookies. Maybe I can find the recipe for that! Also, I frankly think cobblers are best warm (although I wouldn't turn my nose up at a cold one, lol!) and warm cobbler might be hard to accomplish at an open house.
I also appreciate a veggetable tray at a party, gives me something to fill up on and helps moderate my appetite so I don't pig out too much on the most fattening stuff!
You might want to consider and antipasta type dish for the party. I have one recipe that is for a very "salady" kind of antipasta and another one that is more cheese and salami type thing. Both are good but need plates and forks to eat, unless you provided pita bread, which might be fun anyway!
Antipasta pasta salad, lol!
Or here's tofu white bean salad, which is actually a riff on the Italian tuna white bean salad. Fish lovers might like that, I think both versions are great. There are also other Italian style tuna salads that some folks might like. Some folks on this board like tuna pate, I have made it but just don't care for it. Ignore the tofu and pretend it is tuna, I imagine tofu is not the most popular food choice in Texas, ;) You could also use chicken for this salad. Is great stuffed in a pita.
Anyway, just my .02, you know your guests' tastes and your own interests best!
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|Fri, 05-02-2003 - 10:01am
I have been here a couple of times before and I have really appreciated your advice, so I am back again with a question about the best place to teach.
Here is the thing, yesterday I was interviewd by a private school for a teaching position. This was my first interview for a private school so I did not know what to expect. The interview went okay alttnough I thought it was more formal than what I am used to. The Head Master was pretty direct and he started throwing questions at me as soon as I entered the door. I did not even have a chance to show my teaching portfolio to them so I feel badly about that.
Anyway, I am wondering if any of you teach in a private school or if any of you have opinions on the differences between private school and public schools when it comes to teaching at those schools?
I have mentioned this here before, but I am Canadian and finding a public school that is willing to sponsor me on a work visa has been extremely hard. So now I am turning to private schools. My greatest fear about a private school is the fact that the parents must be ten times more demanding since they are paying a whole lot of money to have their child in a private school. Also, I fear I may not be making the difference in these children's lives as much as I would want to since they already have a great life traced out in front of them.
Thanks for listening.
|Thu, 05-08-2003 - 10:29pm
Well unfortunately I did not get the job at the private school I interviewed at. At least the principal called me back to give me the news. She said that it was between me and this other teacher, but they chose the teacher who had years of middle school experience. I am a new teacher by the way so that basically ruled me out if they were looking for experience.
So since there are not too many private schools in my area I do not think I will be working at a private school after all. To tell you the truth I prefer the public school system because I feel I can make more of a difference with those students who may not have as many chances as those private school students.
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|Fri, 05-02-2003 - 9:24pm
I taught in an upper-class parochial (Catholic) school (in the 7th largest, by student population, diocese in the country), similar to the one I attended as a child. The parents were expected to put in 10 hours of volunteer time each year, or tuition was increased quite dramatically. This really made a big difference in behavior, as the kids knew their parents would be in -- often! Our biggest discipline issues were chewing gum in class, girls rolling their skirts up to make them shorter, name-calling, mild bullying -- compared to public schools -- etc. (and this was at the 6-8th grade levels).
The downfalls were, as you said, much more structured -- I remember being the 'odd man out' because I didn't like having my students' desks in neat rows. I also didn't believe in removing kids from school permanently over issues that could be solved in better ways. I had a difficult time living on the very minimal salary, as well, especially if you need any supplies. Being not the least bit artisticly inclined, art was always interesting (to put it mildly), as we had no art teacher -- other than ourselves. The principal expected us to work through the textbooks, in order, no manipulatives or hands-on. Lots of punishment through writing (which makes me cringe).
Basically, there are pros and cons to each situation (public and private), and if I could afford to, I'd honestly still be in a private, Catholic school -- mainly because there is less politics and headache, no first-graders threatening each other with a knife over tic tacs, no 6th graders getting ready to sue because a teacher put their hand on the child's shoulder as the child was cursing/threatning another student, etc. It just didn't happen there, or the kids were sent out of the school permanently. Those are just 2 incidents from this school year in public education.... in a fairly small, middle class community.
So, weigh your options, and the salary -- see if you can afford to live on theirs, and if so, it may be something you'd enjoy. If not, you might be able to stick it out for a year, and then bail. Oh, one more thing to consider, retirement would most likely be social security from a private school.
|Fri, 05-02-2003 - 8:07pm
My daughter was coaching tennis for the school. The parents of her two top athletes were a pain. They complained because she made them do conditioning expercises, because she wouldn't excuse them from practice for their private lessons, because she made them compete and win their positions, because she required them to attend school the day of the match or they couldn't play. The top player wanted her coach from her private club to have the job, so her parents went and complained that my daughter was too rough on the girls and they were becoming discouraged. They were winning, but that didn't matter. My daughter was fired in mid-season and the private coach took over. They went down hill and several girls quit in protest.
When I interviewed, I felt that they expected perfection. If I hadn't taught their specfic materials, I was told that would be a real problem. Keep in mind I was an award-winning experienced teacher who had taught in all kinds of schools with all kinds of materials. I was asked my opinion about parental involvement in discipline issues and was told that "We try to give the parents as much of a voice as possible." Needless to say I didn't get the job. I heard they hired a beginner who's mother taught there.
Anyway...things might be different in other places. These are just two events. I have heard teachers say that sometimes discipline and performance are better because the parents expect their kids to perform if they are spending the money and have picked the school for specific reasons. I think some church-affiliated schools are better, but my daughter's experience was with a Catholic HS. Our community has two parochial HSs. One is considered the working class school and the other is the rich kids school. Guess which one she was at.
I'd say to do some research. Ask questions in the community and from the teachers in and out of the school. See what they think and see what the parents think. That might give you a clue as to what really goes on there. Also..look at their turn-over rate. Who stays and who goes?
Good luck. I hope you find something soon. You can't teach French and German can you? There's an opening in a school near here and they think it will be tough to fill.


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