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Volume CXXXII, Number 11 |
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Trip leaders of tomorrow
CECILY UPTON
COLUMNIST
While students may be stressed about impending finals, the Outing Club is already looking ahead to next semester by fortifying our leadership ranks and our educational offerings. The final dinner for this past semester's leadership training group was held just prior to Thanksgiving. It was a lasagna affair, punctuated by fond memories and a new sense of skill and confidence. Post dinner, the Outing Club's newest leaders set off for some candlepin bowling to wrap up the evening. Unfortunately, it was league night, meaning that all four lanes of the candlepin establishment were jam packed. Bowling hopes dashed, the group decided to engage in another type of wholesome fun from the bygone era-rollerskating. Roller World, located in Topsham, was overtaken by twenty or so college aged kids, doing their best to recapture their childhood agility. Some managed to impress their friends, while others managed to impress their butts into the rink. Fun was had by all.
With this semester's new leaders firmly initiated into the Outing Club, the officers and directors turned to next semester. After reviewing many applications and interviewing all the applicants, a really stellar group of students was selected to participate in next semesters leadership training program. We'll see what this new group has to offer, especially in the realm of rollerskating skills.
In other Outing Club news, the schedule of speakers for next semester is being finalized this week. In the works are many exciting and educational opportunities, including Bear Day, where presentations and workshops will teach participants about how to deal with bears in the wilderness; a presentation about kayak building; a slideshow of an ascent of Mt. McKinley; and many, many more.
In the next few weeks, as finals season finally arrives, make sure you take a well-deserved study break over at the OLC. The fireplace will be roaring Sunday to Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Stop by for a hot drink or just to warm your toes in front of the fire!
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