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Show ipus ViS.lf : . i i M4'j if I Griffins go to the Vancouver Olympics ' Fourteen Westminster Students make the Olympic cut David Patterson Staff Writer If I cross-count- a iI .( : ,r After being on the team for a few years it was so hard to find time to pursue an education. Westminster did the most amazing job at allowing that, St. Onge said. They have been so accommodating with business schedules, going way above and beyond to allow this all to happen. One semester, due to his commitments with skiing, St. Onge had to miss five weeks of school. The professors at Westminster worked with him and St. Onge passed his classes. Every time I explain the situation, they are willing to work with me. The opportunity is amazing, said Jana Lindsey from the Womens U.S. Freestyle Team. Studying as a communication major at Westminster, Lindsey says the small class size allows her to interact with teachers and students. She says she feels like she is part of a Harry Potter movie with the old buildings and the Griffin mascot. Lindsey likes the atmosphere Westminster provides. Its positive and helpful. You feel cared about, she said. Q Compared to the other colleges and universities in the United States, Westminster will have the most Olympians at Vancouver. Its really great! Its going to be awesome to walk with athletes at opening ceremonies and then possibly sit next to them in a class this summer, said Morgan Arritola from the womens team in an email. Taking classes is a nice break from being a professional athlete. It is really good to have something else to work hard at aside from your sport. Yet being an Olympian is not merely a hobby, but in many cases, an athletes full-tijob. With for like Center Park Citys new training facilities, Excellence, Olympic athletes are given the opportunity and resources to train all year round. Something that some athletes consider an absolute requirement in todays competitive world. With such extensive training, finding time to go to school can be challenging. Westminster Dedicated to become a professional skier since age Since 2005 Westminster College has been the official educational provider for the U.S. Ski and 12, St. Onge went to a specialized Winter School to Snowboard Teams. Currently there are 39 members of earn his high school diploma. By age 14, St. Onge had the teams who attend Westminster, 14 of whom will joined the U.S. Ski Team. compete at thn 2010 Olympics. could actually jump in a Griffin outfit that would be great! said Ryan St. Onge from the U.S. Aerials team just a week before he headed out to compete in the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. St. Onge is from Winter Park, CO. Not only is St. Onge a likely medal contestant at the Games this year with his double full full full (three flips and four complete spins), but he is also a student here at Westminster College. Enrolling in 2006, when he is not out training for a world cup event or the Olympics, St. Onge is on campus pursuing a bachelors in finance. Due to its convenient location, St Onge said that here he can take a class in the morning, train all day, then return to classes at night. St. Onge is not the only Olympic athlete taking advantage of the education opportunities at S T i ry me The Griffin at the Olympics Westminster's Olympians share their truefeelings about Westminster's mascot: i e ll A A - p LIfJ could actually jump in i a Griffin outfit that would be great! The griffin makes me feel proud." S"? $ f -- cl Ryan St. Onge r o n St. Onge a t and Lindsey- - Wfor Westminny .A "Griffins are cool. I guess I wouldn't mind traveling with one as long as it wasn't too heavy." ifrfi If Ilrit If lifiiift ft rriKt? -- Morgan Arritola CITY ACADEMY "S T feed V Too Good to Remain or Salt Lakes Best Kept Secret! 'Tm not at all embarrassed, I would proudly carry a griffin around at the Olympic Games if I could." ; Jana Lindsey -- A College Preparatory, 2010-20- 555 1 1 Tuition-Fre- e Public Charter School for Grades New Student Lottery February 19th - Coil flow! Lj2(KiS..u:hSetL:1keCie,rrhil;y! Wv-- WWW CilWu. JvMlvsiC 5 i tuiftt- 8-1- 2 Oi-- FEBRUARY 9, 2010 !. |