2007 Miracle Yearbook

Members ofTen24(formerly CAB)pose in front oftheir departmental canoe entry.Senior Courtney Brott explained that"last year the boat sunk right away,so having a competitive finish was a lot offun for all of us." n John Hagen(back)describes the harrowing journey:"We paddled across the whole lake asfast as we could,leaking and slowly sinking the entire way. Finally, just as we reached the bank ofthe finish, we went under. But thanks to the graciousness of Dr.Chaznov,we still counted as a finish!" k The Canoe race consistently attracts a healthy crowd every year.Junior Bob Thalman,one ofthe spectators,recalls that"It wascompletely nerve-racking to watch. The demolition derby was incredible;I'm a big fan. I'm so glad I didn't have to swim around in Cedar Lake;I'd probably mutate!' Sophomore Rachel Gredy,bringing up the rear,leaves the canoe race experience with nothing but positivity.She explains,"It wasfun getting to know the girls and figuring out ways of not sinking in the lake,which was all that mattered to me at the time!" v Two ofthe winning team members,Michael Conyers and Jordan Enderle,race to the finish to clench the fastest time.Senior advisor Ryan Prins noted thefreshman team's diligence with the project."Many teams put offconstruction until a few days before the race, but this team got an early start,and their steady work paid off in the encrsaid Prins. "We're gain down!"is all freshman Mark Krikke can think as he plunges into Cedar Lake.Even though hefound it impossible to make it to the other side unscathed, Krikke thoughtthe canoe project"helped me see how I can use what I learn in real-life situations."