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The Journey is the Reward Do you really know the people around you? What if your coworker is royalty in a town half a world away? That guy in your math class? Maybe he’s a Slovenian rapper. In this issue, we celebrate the journeys of people such as Goran
Read on to learn more about their journeys, as well as those of others who are featured in this magazine. Perhaps you may find that though every path is different, each one is a life-changing adventure on its own. As distinct as they are from one another, one
“Though every path is different, each one is a life-changing adventure on its own.” Radulovich, an international student at HCC, American secretary turned African king Peggielene Bartels, previously homeschooled student Emily Padgett, and Olympian Kimmie Meissner. In spite of going through various phases of uncertainty, each of them eventually learned to embrace their individual trials and develop a positive attitude towards change.
thing is for certain: no journey begins without the initial step. The beauty of a journey, irrespective of the goal or lack thereof, is that it leads to selfdiscovery. Facing difficult situations, undertaking a new task, or confronting the unexpected all give us the opportunity to grow. So go ahead, we encourage you to take yours today and make every succeeding step count!
Owl Magazine | TABLE
7 From Home Schooling to Harford
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14 A Trailblazer’s Paradise
19 Live at HCC
Share a student’s first experience in a public school.
Learn about the unique challenges that the mountains of New Mexico present for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Take Me out to Ball Park Restaurant
This local eatery’s menu and atmosphere are an out of the park home run.
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Elevator to the Stars
Can’t climb the Stairway to Heaven? Just wait for the space elevator.
OF CONTENTS
A Campus United
Meet several students who represent the flags flying in the Quad.
Enjoy comedy and fantastic displays of musical talent this semester.
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King Peggy Shares Her Story
Learn how one woman’s sudden turn from American secretary to African king caused change and inspiration to a town.
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The Secret World of Adult Skating
No matter what age or skill level, ice skating offers something for everyone.
RESTAURANT REVIEW | Spring 2014
Take Me out to Ball Park Restaurant By Becca McLhinney | Photography by Grayson Karr | Owl Staff
I spent many of my summers at the Ball Park. Camden Yards is probably the first place that comes to mind, but I mean the Ball Park Restaurant. This cozy restaurant decked out in Orioles memorabilia is located in Street, Maryland on Conowingo Road. If you’re looking for a comfortable, “everybody knows your name” type of atmosphere, then this place is perfect for you. There’s a wide variety of diner fare you can choose from, such as hot sandwiches, meatloaf, burgers, and subs. They also serve crab cakes, steaks, and even a simple hotdog. The prices of most of their entrees range from $5.75 to $15.75, with the most expensive item being their steak.
At $4.50 per cup, Ball Park’s cream of crab soup is a grand slam.
Although more than satisfied with the
As for the history of Ball Park,
I had the privilege to indulge in their
generous portions of my entrée, I was
the restaurant got its name from the
house specialty, which was cream of crab
determined to investigate the dessert
property on which it was built. From
soup, and a hot meatloaf sandwich with
menu. When asked about what desserts
1920 to 1946, it was once a baseball
mashed potatoes. The cream of crab soup
they had, the waitress named nine differ-
field used by the Susquehanna Semi-
was creamy without overdoing it, with
ent treats: apple pie, pumpkin pie, cherry
Professional Baseball League.
“This cozy restaurant decked out in Orioles memorabilia is located in Street, Maryland...”
The current owner, Joy Frederick, purchased Ball Park Restaurant on July 29, 1989. She decided to “keep the spirit of baseball alive within the restaurant by lining the walls with bits and pieces of baseball memorabilia.” While I was dining here, I couldn’t
large lumps of crab meat throughout,
pie, pecan pie, apple turnover, cheesecake,
help but notice the restaurant was
topped off with spicy Old Bay.
bread pudding, and ice cream, all ranging
filled with locals. The waitresses knew
from $4.00 to $8.00.
everyone by name and ordered them
As the waitress brought out the hot meatloaf sandwich smothered in gravy, I
I decided to sample the classic apple pie.
could see the steam rising from the plate.
The outside was a flaky, homemade crust,
Each bite was savory and filled with fla-
just like the kind your grandmother would
cooked meal with great service and
vor; the mashed potatoes were whipped
make. The inside was moist and filled with
friendly faces, make sure to stop by Ball
to perfection. The entire thing was a melt-
fresh, juicy apple slices, with a pinch of
Park Restaurant because it surely is a
in-my-mouth favorite.
cinnamon giving it that distinct flavor.
catch.
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their “usual.” If you’re looking for a quality, home-
Owl Magazine | BOOK
NOOK
Beyond the Book King Peggy Shares Her Story By Georgina Cammayo | Owl Staff It was about four in the morning in Silver
strived to become an effective leader
Spring, Maryland, when Peggielene
by finding a balance between modern
Bartels was awakened by an overseas call
politics and ancient traditions. She
from Ghana. “Congratulations!” cried the
used her secretarial skills and strong
voice, “You are the new king of Otuam!”
personality to overturn negative notions
Assuming it was a prank, she almost hung
of her rule, which eventually led to
up on the call that would change her life
her becoming the source of hope in the
forever.
impoverished town.
Bartels soon learned that upon her late
She kept her unwavering faith amidst
uncle’s death, she was chosen to take over
the difficulties and found renewed hope
as king to her ancestral town in Africa.
with the help of generous donors who
Days later, she accepted the role while
aided the town in moving forward.
continuing her work as a secretary in the
Under her leadership, a bank was
“Her two worlds — as an American secretary and an African king — merged into one.” Ghanaian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
established in the village, corruption
In seeking to improve the lives of 7,000
declined, women were empowered,
people, her two worlds – as an American
boreholes were built, the royal palace
secretary and an African king – merged
was restored, healthcare and education
into one.
are making progress, and other
Never in the history of Otuam had there been a woman in charge. Bartels took on
improvements are in the works. By accepting the role of king to a
the title of king instead of queen to be
poor fishing village, Bartels witnessed
taken seriously by a traditional group of
the transformation of a town and of
elders in a male-dominated town.
herself. By restoring hope in her people,
In a recent visit to HCC, Bartels shared
she too, found new meaning to her life.
her incredible journey in the book, King
Substantiated by her personal testimony,
Peggy, which details her struggles and
King Peggy demonstrates the importance
triumphs as king of Otuam.
of fulfilling your roles in society and
Upon agreeing to take over the royal seat in the small fishing village, King
doing your part for the greater good. In a brief but powerful statement, she
Peggy inherited the town’s problems with
imparted a striking message to her HCC
running water, healthcare, education,
audience: “In this world, we all have a
abuse of women, a run down royal palace,
calling. You may get yours earlier, you
and a council ridden with several corrupt
may get yours late. When it comes…
elders.
receive it because we’re all on this earth
Determined to succeed, King Peggy
for a reason.”
Readers React to King Peggy “I had such an admiration for [King] Peggy that she was willing to take this enormous job…it was stranger than fiction…but it was true.” -Olivia Bach “I learned that there are people in the world that have nothing and appreciate getting anything at all – we, as Americans, have so much more opportunities.” -Libby Copes
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SCIENCE |Spring 2014
Science Fiction to Reality
Space Elevator to the Stars By Luis Figueroa | Digital Art by Joshua Eller | Owl Staff As you stand on an elevator after putting
idea originates from Fountains of Paradise,
would be tethered to Earth and four to
your luggage on the floor, you hear the
a 1978 science fiction novel by Arthur
six tracks would run up to the station.
bell ding and the elevator begins to move.
C. Clarke, who wrote the famous 2001:
This elevator, however, does not go to
The shuttles would run on
A Space Odyssey. When could the space
electromagnetic currents, which would
a town or a city. It doesn’t go anywhere
elevator become a reality? “Probably
allow them to reach thousands of
on land, but up into the vastness of
about fifty years after everybody quits
kilometers-per-hour in a few seconds.
space. This sounds like something from
laughing,” says Clark.
The tower would be made of carbon
science fiction, but could very well be a
The space elevator would be connected
“We could use the station as a launch bay to send out further shuttles to collect asteroids and space debris for raw materials.”
nanotubes (CNTs). This is a new form of carbon that is lightweight, one hundred times stronger than steel, and holds the tensile strength and hardness of a diamond but will not become brittle and crack like diamonds sometimes can. Because the CNT is currently being researched, the tower is not feasible today. Smitherman states it may not happen until towards the end of the 21st
possibility with the creation of a space
to a space station that sits at geostationary
elevator.
orbit, essentially so high that it would
We are currently pushing the limits of
circle the Earth. The base tower would
our resources, but we could use this space
stand around fifty kilometers tall; it
elevator as a jumping point to venture
According to David Smitherman of NASA’s Advanced Projects Office, the
century.
further beyond the stars. We could use the station as a launch bay to send out further shuttles to collect asteroids and space debris for raw materials. It could also be used for space tourism so people can see the galaxy with their own eyes, or to even live in space one day. According to Smitherman, the cost of a ticket to space, taking into account current energy prices, could be around $222 including baggage of 150 kg (around 330 lbs.). The biggest issue, however, is that this can only be possible if we garner a high enough percentage of people using the elevator. It is therefore imperative that, as we research into CNT or magnetic trains, that we actually have civilians who are willing to go into space, not just as a job The space elevator would allow vehicles to explore space without burning a large amount of their fuel to escape Earth’s atmosphere.
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but as a place to live.
Owl Magazine | VOICES
From Home Schooling to Harford Community By Emily Padgett | Photography by John Morin | Owl Staff Do you remember your first day at
the classrooms, and I was worried about
and structure, there are often fears and
HCC? Were you excited to start college?
making friends,” says Tiffanie Ware, a
apprehensions upon starting college. Fear
Scared? Now imagine being a home-
Psychology major. “It was a lot easier
of the unknown can have a crippling
schooler in the same situation. Imagine yourself not having any public or private school background and suddenly finding yourself thrown into a crowded classroom full of strangers and professors who don’t know you or your learning style. When I walked through the doors on my first day at HCC, I had no idea what to expect. Being home-schooled my whole life, the only classroom settings I experienced had been with other homeschoolers. I was anxious for the semester ahead. Would I understand homework assignments and teaching methods? Would I be able to break the “antisocial home schooler” stereotype and make friends? Upon initially attending college, most
HCC alum Imani Lewis was home-schooled for the majority of her life and is now excelling at the University of Maryland as a Communication major.
home-schoolers that I have known are entering into their first classroom experi-
than I thought. Once I started going to
effect and home school students need
ence. They often have the same fears and
my classes I realized that I had worried
to know how to overcome that anxiety.
apprehensions that I had. Despite the
over absolutely nothing.”
Upon enrolling at HCC, I recommend that
skepticism that home-schoolers are often met with, those whom I have spoken to
General Studies major Garrett Vesly adds, “My personal experience going
home schooled students meet with either Jim Quigg or Bill Elliot at Academic Advising. They are the two advisors who
“[Home-schoolers] tend to thrive in a college setting in ways that public or private schooled students do not ...”
primarily assist such students. “Just be yourself,” Tiffanie suggests to new students. “Having been homeschooled isn’t a bad thing, so don’t listen to other people if they say something negative to you about it.”
tend to thrive in a college setting in ways
from a home-school setting to a public
that public or private schooled students
school setting was not very difficult
since I started at HCC and I realize that
do not always achieve.
It has now been more than two years
at all… I was just a little nervous,
most of my initial fears were unfounded.
According to a few of the many home
not because of going to a classroom
I miss being home-schooled but I am
schoolers who attend HCC, their college
but more the fact that I was starting
incredibly grateful for the opportunity
experience has been mostly positive.
college.”
that I have to get out of my comfort
“I was really nervous and scared. I was worried about not being able to find
Although these home-school students
zone.
adapted easily to the new environment
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COMMUNITY | Spring 2014
A Campus United
HCC’s World Flags Are More Than Decorations By Ashton Horne | Photography by Jennifer Lewis | Owl Staff
Goran Radulovich was a former rapper in Slovenia who found success with his single “Stara Ulica” and earned his Associate’s Degree in Audio Engineering and Massage Therapy back home. You might wonder how he ended up at Harford – his sister lives in Bel Air, which led Goran to start school here about a year ago. Ben Rushby, a General Studies major, came from Derby in Central England on a scholarship to play for the Fighting Owls soccer team. Head coach Jason Muffoletto contacted College Prospects of America,
President for Campus Operations, says that
a sports marketing service for high
since there are more students represented
school athletes entering college, and
than the flagpoles, he makes “decisions of
found his profile.
what flags to put up based on the country’s
Goran and Ben are just two of many international students who are living the
For international students, the flags
American dream right here at HCC. In
also represent a connection to their home.
celebration of the diversity these students
“Every time I see the German flag, it
bring to HCC, international flags were added
reminds me of one of the best experiences
to the campus in 2001, the brainchild of Dr.
of my life,” says Yasmeen Ali, a Software
Claudia Chiesi, a former HCC president.
Engineering major.
The flags change each year to reflect the
Yasmeen lived in Germany for three
growth of our diverse campus community.
years when she was 12. At 16, she
Currently, 48 banners align from the main
came to Maryland because her dad
entrance of the library all the way to the
was in the military. In Germany,
front doors of the Student Center and along
“everyone was friendly, and the
the academic halls by the quad.
place I lived was very clean. Food
Cameroon, Iran, Belgium, Romania,
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population.”
was always made fresh and there
Netherlands, Nepal, and Russia are just a
was barely any processed food.
handful of the nations international students
This county was not as diverse as
represent. Gregory Deals, the Associate Vice
where I lived in Germany, but I still
d
Owl Magazine | COMMUNITY
think it’s diverse.” Arren Gapasin moved to the States in
as much.” Ben continues, “As far as restaurants
Adds Goran, “I like the flags on campus and what they represent.”
2006 from the Philippines. She says, “At
go, I noticed here there are a lot more
first it was a culture shock; the weather
fast food places you can choose from and
in the school’s international program.
was much colder than in the Philippines.
go to. Back at home while we still have
Her job is to review foreign students
I wasn’t used to the diversity either. Since
fast places such as McDonalds, it’s not
and coordinate campus visits. Gazing at
then, I have adjusted, but I really miss
nearly as much; it’s more of the classier
her world map, she says, “Diversity is
Admission specialist Jenny Lares works
“There may be 48 flags on campus to represent international students, but each flag holds a different story that goes far beyond HCC.” my family, friends, and the food.” “My experience has been good; I
[dine-in] restaurants to pick.” Goran Radulovich cites educational
something we shouldn’t celebrate once a week. We should celebrate it every day
have had a lot of help [at HCC],” says
differences between the U.S. and his
and include it in every issue or have it be
Ben Rushby. The biggest difference
home country. “In Slovenia, school was
a part of the development of each issue.”
between the U.S and U.K he has seen
much harder; you had less help from
is the playing style for soccer and the
teachers because most of them had
represent international students, but each
restaurants. “The style of play in the U.K
multiple subjects to teach. Learning
flag holds a unique and special story that
is a lot more physical. Here the officiating
here is much easier. You have more
goes far beyond HCC and truly makes
is strict and you can’t get away with
assistance.”
this a campus united.
There may be 48 flags on campus to
The international flags flying in front of the Student Center were added to Harford’s campus in 2001.
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An Olympi Bel Air native Kimmie Meissner competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Meissner wrote about her Olympic experience for The Harford Owl in 2010. This article focuses on her life after the Olympic Games.
What is post-Olympic life like? Well, it involves professional skating shows, coaching and school…lots of school. It hasn’t always been this way. I had a challenging transition between top of the world and now, but I’ve found my way. Now a few years down the road, I can look back with the wisdom only time and perspective can bring and for that, I am grateful. Moving back home from Florida after training and living there for two years was bittersweet. I was ecstatic to be coming home and to reunite with family, friends and community. But my homecoming also meant a change of course as far as my skating was concerned. An injury to my knee cut my competition life short and upon my arrival, I lost my aunt to cancer. A few months later we lost a little girl from Cool Kids, my charity, to cancer as well. Suddenly the calm, stable life I had grown used to was completely turned upside down. I lost my outlet of understanding life and working through my stress, throwing me into dark waters that I had never experienced before. As far as skating was concerned, my passion and love for the sport completely vanished before my eyes. I didn’t want to watch it on television, I didn’t want to talk about it and most troubling of all, I didn’t want to lace my skates up and take to the ice. This self-inflicted exile from the sport that had captured my imagination all those years ago, lasted for about two years. Then one day I was asked to skate in my friend’s charity show out in California. He knew that I wasn’t skating anymore, but thought maybe, just maybe, I’d consider it. I
ian’s Second Act By Kimmie Meissner | Special to Owl Magazine | Photography by John Morin | Owl Staff
don’t know why, but I said yes right on
It’s such a gratifying experience to
allows me to move through the emotions.
the spot. Three years from that first show
watch as they discover their potential.
Both are art forms that have captured my
and I am skating again every day. It took a
The joy that comes with landing a new
heart and soul.
shocking amount of hard work to get back
jump or simply skating faster grants them
When I am not performing, coaching,
to the level I am at now, having to relearn
a healthy dose of confidence they can
training or attending classes, I am most
all of my triple jumps and fully develop
carry with them into other aspects of their
likely to be found spending time with
my personal style on the ice.
life. I enjoy facilitating their learning and
those close to me. My charity, Cool Kids
When I skate now I have a new appre-
watching the wonder and exuberance
Campaign, is expanding and I am also
ciation for this sport and my ability to be
burst around them, reminding me of my
involved with a few others in the com-
out there in center ice. It seems insane
early days on the ice.
munity. I am surrounded by a wonderful
to me that there was a time I denied any
Between coaching and performing,
group of friends, but this was also a chal-
connection to figure skating. In 2012, I
I also center most of my time around
lenge during my return from Florida. I
competed in a professional competition in
school. When I had first begun my col-
needed to reconnect with everyone I cared
Japan and performed in multiple shows
lege journey, I attended the University of
about.
and tours. In 2013, I once again skated in
Delaware with the intention of majoring
While most of my close friends were
my friend’s show in California and had a
in exercise science. Training at the on-
around me during my competitive days,
tour in Brazil and Canada, as well as the
campus rink made an easy addition of
we experienced completely different teen-
Disson skating shows that are televised on
school with my skating. Unfortunately,
age years. When all of us get together, the
NBC.
my first semester was also when a coach-
conversation normally centers around
“My passion and love for the sport completely vanished before my eyes.” It’s a refreshing feeling to look at my
ing change was made and I had to move
different high school experiences, college
schedule and see it filled once again with
to Florida, forsaking my studies. Upon
parties or nights out. I can relate to them
adventures in the realm of figure skat-
my return home, I found myself trying to
with our nights out, but both experiences
ing. Now a different avenue on the show
adjust back to student life.
revolving around school are much differ-
docket, but one that is full of fun, friends and most importantly, the ice.
I needed a new start, a new beginning.
ent. My friends and I work around that
So, after gaining control of my spinning
barrier as much as we can, but it always
I decided to begin coaching about two
life, I transferred to Towson University,
stands just out of sight.
years ago. This has been quite the experi-
changing majors to English with a focus
As you can see, post-Olympic life is
ence since I am now on the opposite side
on writing. That change has been one of
really quite normal. A few times a month
of the boards, supporting younger skaters
the best decisions I’ve ever made. I love
I get to put on my persona and perform
and helping them to fulfill their dreams. I
to read, but I absolutely adore writing.
for thousands before returning back to
coach a multitude of students ranging in
This intimate form of expression acts as
classes, my students, and my family and
ages from 8-17, beginners and senior level
my way to interpret the world I live in,
friends. It is really the ideal life for this
competitors.
alongside the physical act of skating that
24-year-old.
The Secret World of Adult Skating By Georgina Cammayo | Owl Staff A breakup. That is what ultimately led
instructional lessons in several duty sta-
me to sign up for figure skating lessons
tions throughout his career. “I love the
again at 26.
sport,” he says. “I love just skating out
sport also offers opportunities to per-
on the ice. It’s something to teach my
form. Fine Wine is an adult performance
kids and it’s just overall fun.”
troupe composed of about 15 adults
In my quest to find a positive outlet to keep myself busy and not overly emotional, I rediscovered a hobby I had
frozen pond.” In addition to recreational skating, the
Another Ice World regular, Alicia
mostly in their 30’s-60’s at Mt. Pleasant
forgotten over the years. Captivated by
Orlando, is a tennis instructor who
Ice Arena in Baltimore. Artistic Director
the sport once more, I began skating fre-
playfully refuses to give away her age
Jeffrey Nolt creates original pieces twice
quently and discovered I was not alone.
other than being over 60. She circles
a year for shows at Mt. Pleasant.
Other adults on the ice inspired me, as
the rink week after week, taking small
they all have stories to tell.
strokes at a time. She remebers skating
because they’re scared of skating in front
Stephen Kavanaugh, 41, is often
“A lot of adults never want to join
on cleared frozen ponds while music
of people,” he says. However, members
seen doing laps in his military uniform
played in the background. “We never
learn to face their fears and insecurities
during public sessions in Ice World,
had rinks when we were growing
regardless of skill level.
Abingdon. He has been skating for over
up,” she shares. “That’s how I met my
twenty years and has taken adult hockey
husband. We were teenagers on a
Heather Piepenburg, Figure Skating Director of Ice World, has been skating since she was seven years old. “I really enjoy it because you feel free,” she says. “You can just take your mind off everything else…and really enjoy the jumps and the spins and feeling like you’re a kid again.” She encourages adult participation because “it’s a great way to meet other people. It’s also a great way to motivate yourself because there’s always a goal. You’re always working towards getting to a higher level and learning new skills.” Like Heather, Dennis Glorioso’s involvement traces back to childhood. The 57-year-old was pulled in to the sport early on but was forced to withdraw after suffering hearing loss in his
“The minute my blades touched the ice that first time as an adult, I felt an instant connection that has never weakened,” says Lesley Finn (above), adjunct faculty at Towson University and mother of two.
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late teens. It wasn’t until 13 years ago, when he got his cochlear implant that
and happy.” Apart from figure skating, hockey is
he started skating consistently again and
another popular ice skating sport for
began training for adult competitions.
adults. According to Ed Slusher, Ice
“Skating with a hearing problem some-
World’s Hockey Director, adult hockey
times is a challenge” he says. “But I keep
participants include those who engage
working at it because I love it. I like to
in competitive sports, those who play
keep challenging myself to do better and
recreationally, and those who are still
be stronger.”
getting to know the sport through the
For Barclay Gibbs, 32, skating was a childhood dream that she put on hold
adult instructional program. “I offer most adults the advice of just
until later. “I loved watching skating on
coming out to try skating before get-
TV when I was little,” she says. “But I
ting started with hockey,” Ed says. “For
was really focused on pursuing ballet as
adults that are able to skate already, I
a profession. I was dancing every day, so
offer them an adult instructional option
I didn’t have time to take skating lessons
or a power skating class to brush up on
too.” Now as Artistic Director of Dance
their skating before we involve pucks.”
Conservatory of Maryland, she finds
Various adults come together in the
figure skating offers an exercise that is
rink for a multitude of reasons
“way more fun than going to the gym
because ice skating goes
and running in place for an hour.”
beyond the technical
Suzanne Himmerich, also 32, is a
aspects of the
medical sales representative who began
sport. The
taking lessons at 17. She was 27 years
skating
“I play for the exercise, friendships and fun,“ says Nick Taylor (above) a salesman and hockey coach.
old when she competed – and won gold – in her first Adult Nationals, a competition for skaters 21 and over at a variety of levels. “I think skating is fun,”
motto “Fall, get up. Fall, get up” teaches
Suzanne says. “It’s a stress reliever. It al-
that a hobby is more than a pastime. It
ways seems that you come here and you
also helps form character and instill a life
skate and you just forget about anything
lesson applicable to a person of any age,
going on in your life. You walk out of
and one that I was lucky to come by at a
here kind of renewed and you feel fresh
time when I needed it.
Getting Started on the Ice Local Rinks Ice World 1300 Governor Ct. Abingdon, MD 21009 (410) 612-1000 www.iceworld.com
Cost Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena 6101 Hillen Rd Baltimore, MD 21239 (443) 984-4075 www.mtpleasanticearena.com
Ice World Public Sessions: $7.50$8.50; $3 skate rental Group Lessons: 6-10 sessions for $105-$120
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena Public Sessions: $4; $2 skate rental Group Lessons: 7 sessions for $98
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BEYOND CAMPUS | Spring 2014
Bouldering over a cliff at 10,000 feet can be one of the best, but most challenging moments of the trek.
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Owl Magazine | BEYOND CAMPUS
Philmont:
A Trailblazer’s Paradise By Andrew Huneke | Owl Staff Imagine you’re hiking up a vertical slope
(scaling a tree with spiked boots) and log-
105 miles at a time. We went to Pueblano,
so steep that you look up and can’t see
gerball, which is an old-fashioned baseball
up Mount Baldy, Cimmaroncito, and over
more than twenty feet ahead of you. You
game where players run the bases back-
the Tooth of Time. My favorite memory
finally make it up to the top of this slope
wards and throw only underhanded.
was getting to the top of Mount Baldy
and are left standing 12,441 feet above
One of my friends, Phil Outten, liked
with my father, uncle, and cousin. My fa-
the ground. You can spin around and
Pueblano the best. He says, “Pueblano
ther and uncle hadn’t been up together in
gaze at the vast amount of nothingness
was my favorite because of the spar pole
over 20 years, and seeing the joy they had
and space in all directions. There’s even
climbing. I also enjoyed the campfire that
on their faces with us was priceless and a
a thunderstorm brewing below you, but
they put together.”
memory I’ll never forget.
you’re so high up that you’re above it!
The most interesting camp in the mid-
Philmont Scout Ranch is a challenge
dle country is called Cimarroncito, which
Time the final day. “I enjoyed watching
unlike any other – adventurers back-
is a rock climbing camp. You go and boul-
the sunrise from the Tooth of Time. Hav-
packing through the mountains of New
der in the morning and can then return
ing a 360-degree view and seeing the sun
Mexico while choosing a variety of pro-
to camp and show off what you learned
rise was simply amazing,” he says.
grams to do along the way, ranging from
in the rock climbing gym. Nothing quite
Phil enjoyed the view from Tooth of
If you want to go to Philmont, you will
“Having a 360-degree view and seeing the sun rise was simply amazing.”
need to either be a Boy Scout or be in a
black powder rifle shooting to horseback
like the experience of a rock climbing
the area or create a new venturing crew
riding. It is an adventure of a lifetime,
gym in the middle of backcountry!
as long as that new crew registers with
especially for those who have never been
Another infamous attraction is the
venturing crew. It’s much easier to go to Philmont as a venturing crew. Venturing crews are not associated with Boy Scout troops, but they are associated with the Boy Scouts of America. You can either join an existing crew in
the Boy Scouts of America. Creating one
out west. One of the best parts about
Tooth of Time. It’s a giant rock shaped like
isn’t difficult. Just find friends that would
Philmont is choosing whatever programs
a tooth right in the middle of the Ranch.
be interested and register with the Boy
you want to do, whatever journey you
It provides one of the best views in camp,
Scouts of America. More detail on how
want to take.
with a 360-degree panoramic shot.
to do this can be found online at www.
The main attraction in the North is
The main attraction in the South
scouting.org.
Mount Baldy; standing 12,441 feet, Baldy
Country is Mount Phillips. Phillips is the
is the tallest mountain on the Ranch.
second highest mountain on the Ranch,
would love. There are beautiful views,
Climbing Baldy was the most challenging
standing an estimated 11,700 feet. The
plenty of activities for a crew to do, and
part of Philmont because a crew needs to
trip up isn’t as strenuous but it’s still a
the potential to grow closer together as
learn how to work as a team while you
challenge with a 50-60 pound pack on
friends while backpacking in the marvel-
are carrying up to 60 pounds up 3,000
your back.
ous backcountry of New Mexico. I would
feet in a span of four miles. One of the highlights of the North
The second time my fellow scouts and
Philmont is everything an outdoor type
encourage everyone to go out there;
I went out, we wanted to do more so we
it’s a rare experience worth considering
Country is a camp called Pueblano. Their
decided to hike an average of ten or more
instead of just going to the beach again
feature attractions are spar pole climbing
miles a day, with our trek equaling almost
this summer.
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