AMUSEMENT PARK

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When it comes to her years spent at Cabrini, Trish Arnold has bad a fulfilling college career. It would be an understatement to say that she is a busy person.

The list of activities that Arnold has been involved in seems endless. For three years, Arnold has been an executive board member of the Student Government Association and chair of the student activities C board. ,

Volleyball has also played a big part of Arnold's last four years. She won the All PAC Conference both freshman and sophomore years, and bas served as the team's captain for the past three years.

Believeit or not, that's not all. Arnold was sent to Aorida during her sophomore year fur the National Student Athletic Conference. She was chosen out of all student athletes at Cabrini. That same year, along with this year, Arnold was named MVP. In addition, she had the opportunity to be Rookie of the Year as a freshman.

Cum,ntly, Arnold spends the majority of her time coaching at the Baldwin School and Cardinal O' High Sebool. She also teaches at O'Hara, which is a very familiar pJaceto Arnold since she graduated there four years ago.

Arnold ia heavily involved in C.,... Ministry. She recently served as a leader of the Search this semester.

In addition, Arnold bas served as an orientation counselor (OC) and a co-facilitator for College Success class-

The little time that Arnold baa f« hrnclf she spends hanging out with her friends .

My sister (Katie) goes to Cabljni. too. One of the things I will miss the most is seeing her. How often can you run down theball and sec your best friend?'' Arnold said. "I just want lo mab themost of the last couple o months Chatwe all haWltogeCber."

Back in Ha"lenown, Amoldeojoys goiag lo sisters at the various ~ems that they are in-ved in.

"Most« lbe limo I go iors for birthdays and to tee my pmdpareatl,I get to DJl9 dadat O'Hara evayda llbecause be wortslbeae,too:' AmoN.llid.

To sum up her limeas • Cabrinlstudmt andto advice 1o other studcAts,Amold says to get involved on campus. She says the.re is IDl:ft to Cabrini than j schoolwodc.

"I 1eamcd a lot in my classes, butI also leamed othe ·ngs outside of the clasaroom in activities. You don't ave the oppouunity to get to know people anywhere se like you do .i Cabrini," Arnoldsaid. Above all else, Arnold advises "Don't regret any•ng. CoUege is just a short tilqe. Make the best of it. cc it's over, it's over."

Even though Arnold is still a student here, she feels ike she has ~y .anmsi.tioned.Looks like Havertowo sn't the only place that she considers home. Cabriniis ome, too.

by John O'Donnell staff writer

Warm weather brings the opening of three theme parks in our area: Dorney Park in Allentown, Pa; Hershey Park in Hershey, Pa; and Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N .J., offer fun- filled days for those who enjoy amusement parks.

Dorney Park is introducing a new roller coaster called ''Talon:• Talon is Dorney's first inverted coaster. Inverted coasters have seats that hang below the tracks. Shoulder harnesses and safety belt restraints secure passengers to ski -lift -type chairs. Legs are left dangling. Talon reaches speeds of 58 mph and has a 120 feet drop. There are five other roller coasters at Dorney and almost 100 other rides.

Dorney also features a water park called Wtldwater Kingdom. Water rides include: Thunder Canyon; Thunder Creek Mountain; and White Water Landing. Thunder Creek Mountain is a flume ride that takes riders beneath the Hercules roller coaster.

The amusement park at Dorney will be open on weekends only beginning May 5, 2001. The admission price is $19 Wildwater Kingdom opens on Memorial Day weekend and the combined ticket price is $26 through June 15. Starting June 16 the full summer ticket price is $33.50. Parking is $6.

Dorney Park is located just off exit 33 of the Northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Additional information can be found on the web at www.dorneypark.com.

Hershey Park has over 60 rides and attractions including eight roller coasters. Great Bear, a steel inverted roller coaster, provides the longest ride at 2 minutes 15 seconds. This coaster attains speeds of 61 mph and its first drop is 124 feet. Tidal Force, one of the world's tallest splashdown water rides, is also a featured attraction.

Hershey Park is open on Easter weekend. Beginning May 11, the park will be open on weekends only until Memorial Day. After Memorial Day the park is open daily.

counterclockwise: Be sure to chec out the Medusa at Six Flags, Stee Fores at Dorney Park and the L Flume at Hershey Parl<.

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Regular admission price is $33.95. You can reach Hershey Park by traveling west on the Pennsylvania Turnpike to exit 20. Proceed on route 72 north to route 322 west. Follow route 322 west to Hershey. Hershey Park is approximately 90 miles from Philadelphia.

Additional information can be found on the web at www.hersheypark.com.

Hershey Park also presents concerts in its arena. NSYNC will be performing on May 26 and 28; Backstreet Boys on July 5; BonJovi on July 22; Rod Stewart on July 28; and the Dave Matthews Band on August l. Times and ticket prices can be found on the web.

Six Flags-Great Adventure includes a theme park, a Wild Safari, and the all new Hurricane Harbor Water Adventure Park. Great Adventure offers 70 rides, including 12 roller coasters. The newest coaster, Nitro, is being introduced this season. Nitro reaches heights of 230 feet and speeds approaching 80 mph.

The theme park will be open April 7-16, 20-22, 28-29, May 5-6, 10-13, then daily May 17 through September 3. The Wild Safari is open each day the theme park is operating. Hurricane Harbor is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tickets for the theme park and safari are $45.99. Adding Hurricane Harbor increases the ticket price to $59.99. Parking is $10.

Six Flags Great Adventure can be reached by taking the New Jersey Turnpike north to exit 7A. Then take 1-195 east to exit 16-A and travel one mile west on route 537 to the park. Find out more at www.sixflags.com.

All of the parks have basic dress codes that require shirts and shoes at all times. All have lockers available to store your belongings. If you intend to go on the water rides, a change of clothing is recommended. All three parks offer discounts on ticket prices for season passes and for group sales. Savings coupons can also be found on a variety of products available in the area.

Giving back: the greatest gift of all

Sometimes it's not the gifts we receive that make us truly - happy, it's the gifts that we give. During our first days as Cabrini students, it was instilled in our minds that giving back to the community in which we are a product of, is the one true way that we can share our lives with the people around us. As freshman we go through a community service program called "Education of the Heart." Throughout the area, Cabrini students are scattered into homes, shelters and convents in an attempt to make those who are not afforded the same lifestlye as us feel as if they are on top of the world.

The recipients of the service are extremely greatful for what the students have done for them and it is an experience that many of them will remember for a very long time. At the same time the students begin to learn a little more about themselves as well as the other students who go along with them on these services. It's a chance for the student to fully realize that not everyone is as well off as they are and that sometimes having something that we see as trivial as company is a wonderful thing that should be appreciated by everyone.

In the coming weeks, the graduating class of Cabrini will be participating in another day of service. It's a chance for them bond together again as a class and relearn some of the invaluable life lessons that they experienced four years ago.

Community service isn't something that can only be done through an organization or through a college. Working in a soup kitchen is just a more tangible instance of service but something as simple as helping someone load groceries into the trunk of their car can mean a lot to another person.

Today we tend to focus on random acts of violence that occur in our neighborhoods, it's time now to focus on random acts of kindness.

From our early years of childhood we our taught to share, but it is not always the easiest thing for us to do. Parting ways with a G.I. Joe action figure or a Barbie doll for even the briefest of moments can feel like an eternity. It's funny how 15 or so years later we our put in the same situation, except this time around it's not a doll that we have to part with, it's our time. Community service is a selfless deed, don't worry about what you're losing and instead think of what you're gaining. For one moment think of a world without possessions, as John Lennon said, "I wonder if you - can."