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HEAVY RAINS,
THE PICNIC W AS NOT A
The predicted rainstorms couldn’t Freshman Dan Rey enjoyed the
keep students, faculty, and staff new experiences. “ My first time
away as we kicked off the school ice skating was the greatest time
year with the College’s annual of my life. 1 wouldn’t have met half
Great American Picnic.
the people I did if I didn’t go to
We had just finished the
the activities.” Transfer students
activities, and the food
often find a difference between
service had finished the
their old and new schools. Cindy
grilling the hot dogs
Dilger was pleased that, unlike her
It was a good when the downpour
began, drenching anyone old school, CCC has a way of
opportunity making students feel welcome and
who wasn’t under the
to meet new shelter. part of the college family. She
people and The picnic is not the said, “ It was a good opportunity to
relieve the only activity that the meet new people and relieve the
campus family enjoys. In stress of coming to a new school.”
stress of coming
the opening week during The activities don’t become old
to a new school.” the evening activities, year after year. Junior Chad
many students and
Willman said, “ It’s not just the
faculty members come
activity that’s fun; it’s the people
out to the ice skating
you’re with.” When people from
rink, sunset cruise,
the College get together, it takes
miniature golf course,
more than rain to stop them from
and bowling alley. The
activities provides new students an having a good time.
opportunity to get acquainted with
their classmates. Many returning
students come to be with friends
they had missed during the
summer.
Students attended and enjoyed
the activities for different reasons.
Mr. Mike Drury climbs back on the seat
after being a victim of the dunk tank and
eagerly anticipates his next submersion.
Mr. Phil Larsen and Miss Kris DeW itt were
also willing participants who found
themselves wet after students took a shot
at the target. This event always draws a
crowd of onlookers and contestants.
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