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Outward Bound provides coping skills to last a lifetime Asheville, NC ? Summer vaca tion is just around the corner and students are already making plans on how to make it the best break ever. A growing number of teens are giving up laps around the mall and hanging out at the pool for bigger adventures ? experiences that will offer them skills, intro duce them to new ideas, and pro vide them with memories that will last a lifetime. According to North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt, these teens may find a perfect match at the North Carolina Outward Bound School. "I know first hand of the valuable skills given to NCOBS participants of all ages ? especial ly young people," said Governor Hunt, a 1989 NCOBS alumnus "NCOBS inspires confidence to face new challenges and teaches self-reliance, determination and personal responsibility," Hunt said. These are the skills that will prove invaluable in a person's aca demic pursuits and throughout his or her life" Lacy Godwin, a 15 year-old stu dent from Fayetteville, is taking a 23-day NCOBS course this sum mer. "I've heard from my friends that Outward Bound is really chal lenging, and i like new adven tures," Godwin explained. "I will miss my friends, and it will proba bly be weird not having a tele phone and TV, but I will also be making new friends and learning more about nature, which will be fun." Lynda Brackett, director of stu dent services at NCOBS, said that Godwin's attitude is not uncommon. "I have definitely seen an increase in the number of young adults that are seeking out achievement-ori ented summer adventures," Brack ett said. "More than 50 percent of our prospective students say that the challenge is the most important attribute of an Outward Bound course." Godwin also hopes to apply what she learns on her Outward Bound course to her classes when she returns to school in the fall. "I wll probably try harder than before pushing my limits and Jurying new things," Godwin said. * - A report, profiled in the May 1997 issue of "Education Weekly," showed that students do in fact make significant improvements in problem-solving abilities, leader ship skills and independence fol lowing an outdoor leadership course like the ones offered by NCOBS. After completing an Outward Bound course, more than 80% of ? alumni laid they felt more confi dent, physically stronger, compas sionate and environmentally conscious Most alumni cite their Outward Bound experience as being one of the biggest milestones in their lives, and many choose to write about their trips in their col lege application essays. "My Outward Bound experi ence has helped me to become more confident, especially when confronted with big challenges" said Adam Helscl, a NCOBS alumnus and high school freshman from Raleigh. "The course has also helped my communications skills with my family, friends and school groups," Helscl said. "It is easier for me to get my point across in a positive way and to work as part of a team." Established in Great Britain in 1941, Outward Bound is the oldest and largest adventure-based edu cational organization in the world. The North Carolina Outward Bound School is part of a national federation of five wilderness schools and two urban centers, offering programs in more than 20 states. Internationally, there are more than 40 Outward Bound schools and centers. NCOBS began offering its first courses at Table Rock, N.C. in 1967. The program draws its name from a nautical term, "outward bound," which describes the moment a ship leaves the safety of the harbor for the unknown chal lenges and adventures of the open sea. By using a teaching philoso phy based on The Four Pillars (craftsmanship, physical fitness, self-reliance and compassion) Out ward Bound strives to teach stu dents the skills necessary to successfully and confidently approach new ventures. NCOBS offers a variety of courses from backpacking, rock climbing and mountain biking to white water canoeing and sea kayaking. In addition to learning technical skills, students also spend time learning about wilderness safety, environmental issues, community ervice and personal responsibility. The school's adventure areas include the eastern North Carolina mountains, courses range in length from eight to 28 days, and prices start around $950. Financial aid and scholarships are available based on need and as resources allow. To request a course catalog, call toll-free 1-877-826-9702, or visit the NCOBS web site at http:www.ncobs.org. , | The Chronicle's e-mail address is: wschron@netunlimited.net j Come Join Us! For SUMMER SCHOOL 1896 ?Hrat 4 WNk union. May 27^lune 24 ?Registration ? May 26 for el eeaefone ?Second 4 week ????ion, July 2-Jufy 29 ?Registration - July 1 forthoaa not previously registered ?Sta week session, May 24- July 8 ?Eight weak session, May 27-July 22 Want to know mora: summetschoolOwssul jrip.wwu.edu ./I ? -? w Contact us: By phone (336) 750-2638 By tax (338) 750-2638 E-mal: eummeiechooiOwaeul Adp.wsau.adu or, write us at tfw folowing addraaa: Winston-Salem State University Summer School Office Anderson Conference Carter 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27110 OpportunMee For Degree Completion 6 Ufetong Education ?Day and Evening Classes (50 clasees) B.S. in Appfied Science (Fufl crecflt for AAS Degrees) ActhriUaa for youth, agaa 12-18 ?Mike Robinson Academic and Basfcelbal Camp June 14-17 Gaines Carter Computer Training for Public School Teachers ?Teachers who desire can earn CEU credits Match 18-May 22.1908 ... May 25-July 24.1908 Osalvfft E3s lalaiaaa aayi Ale%ee_eaewwMt T*AIH Mm apirn wovusnop for ousmsss ana non-prorn isavn Leaders ?This workshop is designed to share sacking and practical ways to create effective teams. It is led by Chuck Claxton, Ph.D., a faculty member at Appalachian State University and a former member of the faculty at Harvard University's Institute for Management of Lifelong Education. May 21 and 22,1998 ? ? ? : WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY Off-Campus Fall Semester 1908 Evening Classes Fal registration - August 18-10,1008 Thompson Student Services Center Classes Begin August 20,1998 Over 80 Bachelors Degree couree sections are offered alter 5:00 pjn., typiceiy included: ?20+ courses in business fields: Accounting, Business Administration. Economics, and Management Information Systems - introductory or advanced ?Also, 10-15 courses in professional teacher education after 4.-00 p.m. ?Also, Friday and Saturday classes in Nursing for RN to BSN Transfer ?10 courses in Computer Science ? 5 courses in Psychology and Sociology ?204- courses in Humanities, Mathematics,Scienoe, and Social Science Interested In Beginning a Degree Program? ?Winston-Salem State University offers majors in 36 areas of study. t Interested In A Degree Completion Program? ?2+21 If you have an Associate's degree, WSSU provides the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS), designed for the fyH 2-year transfer of credit for your degree and flexfcility in completing your Bachelor's. Contact the Office of Continuing Education (336-750 2630, WSSU/Winston-Salem, NC 27110). Interested In Extension Programs for Professional and - Personal Development? WSSLTs Continuing Education Unit (CEU) courses and seminars are taught by leaders in their fields at times and places convenient to adults, even at your place of business. Also available are regular undergraduate courses from WSSLTs catalog. Ongoing CEU courses include the QMAT and ORE prepara tory ooursee, Paralegal Certificate Program, and computer training for public school teachers. i > Address al correspondence to: , Winston-Salem State University Office of Continuing and Graduate Studies Anderson Conference Center 601 Martin LUher King, Jr. Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27110 i Extension Classes ?Nuraesl The RN/BSN Mobility Plan provides the opportu- ; nity to complete the upper division 3 semesters and to take courses near your home - on the WSSU campus or at Wilkes ' Community College, Watauga AH EC Medical Center in Boone, and VAMC in Salisbury. Call the Office of Continuing Education for complete details (336)-750-2630. "I Worked. I Served. I Voted." v . ! D.G. Martin has worked for the Democratic Party, he has served the community (both black and white), and he has voted to help place Democrats in office. We can't say that about his chief rival. D.G. Martin is not a "Johnny come lately". D.G. Martin is a man of deeds. His record of help in the black community is documented. He spearheaded the University bond referendum that gave more revenue to the five black colleges in the University System. And as a Vice : President of the University System he has helped employ and place African Americans in the University System. v : North Carolina deserves better representation in the U.S. Senate than what we have now. What we need in the U.S. Senate is a man of conviction who has demonstrated a commitment to help the dis enfranchised, the impoverished and the neglected. What we need in the U.S. Senate is D.G. Martin. So, on May 5, go to the polls and vote for D.G. Martin for U.S. Senate. PG U. S. S E N A TE D.G. Martin tor M.S. SenatB f t This ad paid for by the D.G. Martin for U.S. Senate Committee. . 4
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