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‘CAMPUS UPDATE, February 6, 1980, Page 4 Student Feature Irma MacKenzie It will not be unusual for Irma MacKenzie to receive an Associate's Degree in Arts from the Wurtsmith Campus of Alpena Community Col- lege in May of 1980. What is note- worthy is her age: she is 70 years old: « MacKenzie enrolled for the first time in college classes when she was 67. She hadn‘t attended school since her high school graduation al- most 50 years ago. What motivates a woman to begin college in her lat- er yéars? ‘| wanted to take courses just to have the education,’’ Mac- Kenzie explained. “It's so import- ant to keep the mind active. MacKenzie credits her Belgian - born father with instilling in her the importance of education. She comments, ‘Neither of my parents had.a formal education. “Her fat- her wanted her to take advantage of the learning opportunities he had missed. Had circumstances been differ- ent affer her high school gradua- tion in 1927, MacKenzie is sure she would have attended college then. © far Id her ed by society for a woman to work her way through school.” She postponed her aspirations -until she and her husband, Frank, retired to the Oscoda area, Her in- dependence and energy needed an outlet. She came across an Alpena Community College circular listing slasses at Wurtsmith Air Force Base. MacKenzie didn’t view her age as a handicap when she began tak-- ing classes. She was readily accept ed by the younger students and felt at ease in the classroom. Part of the reason she fits in so easily is that she doesn’t believe in a “generation gap.” She believes “that “when you segregate people by age, older people are deprived of Classified Ad Will do babysitting in my home Monday-Friday (days only) for parents who work or attend classes. Phone 364-3258. Will do typing in my home: resumes, term: pa: pers, research papers, etc. Call 354-3258 for more information, FOR SALE: Slalom downhill skis with Rose- mount bindings-poles and Kastinger boots size 10. Call 354-8752, _ TYPING: Will do typing of all kinds. fro- fessional work; prices reasonable. For more information, please call 727 3426. the spirit of youth and the young are deprived of the experience that come with age. The younger gener- ation is very necessary to us-we, stay young by seeing the young around us.”’ She thinks self-confidence makes adjustment to college life easier too. “The opinion you have of yourself projects to other people. if you expect to be treated differ- ently as an older student, chances are people will pick up on that and treat you accordingly.” The instructors don’t treat her differently from the other students. They aren’t condescending because of her age and she receives no spe* cial treatment. MacKenzie wouldn't recommend jumping in after 50 years and tak- ing a full load of classes. She thinks starting with one or two courses and finding what interests you is a better idea. “Learn the basics of note-taking and studying, take it slowly and don’t be afraid to ask for help.” How do her two children feel eat their mother, the college stu- ak id of me After ees she isn’t wor- ried about getting bored. She works part-time ‘for the Michigan Deer Hunter's Association as a secretary, She also works 4 evenings a week as Evening Assistant for Alpena Community College at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, dealing with in- structor and student concerns. — : _ MacKenzie definitely isn’t let- ting life pass her by. Maybe she has - more energy than most people her age. Maybe she has more talent and ability than most people in their 70's. Or maybe she-doesn’t believe that because she’s over 65, her in- telligence, ‘her curiosity, her. inde-- pendence, and her spirit should be “put on the shelf.” 20% - 40% off all Hockey Skates and Hockey Equipment 30% off all Winter Jackets _(excluding lettermen jackets) 20% off all-sports shoes Tony & Ray’s Sporting Goods 2219 US-23 South 356-1245 Dancers tap their way to Alpena The Thunder Bay Arts Council presents the Jerry Ames Tap Dance Company which will be performing at the Alpena High School auditor- ium on February 14 at 8:00 p.m. Jerry Ames is considered one of Americas foremost exponents of the art of tap dancing. In October of 1978, Mr. Ames was guest artist with the Kankakee Symphony of Illinois, performing his Gwn chor- eography Of Morton Gould’s “’Con- certo for Tap Dancer and Orchest- ra’’. The first concert group in Amer- ca dedicated to that indigenous form. Mr. Ames founded his tap company in 1975. Jerry Ames has appeared three times on the Mike Douglas show and has been featured on every ma- jor television network, night clubs. on and off-broadway, as well as the concert stage. Also on Tuesday, Feburary 12 the group will provide lectures and demonstrations for 2nd and 3rd graders in eleven elementary schools Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. a_ master dance class will be offered for any person, with some advanc- ed techniques. This will be held at Ella White School. Tickets are available in Room 107 VLH for Jerry Ames Tap danc- ing Company, Thunder Bay Arts Council ACC students need 1.D. card, other adults $6.00 a ticket. THE HUNTER, The second of the Classic films is Dersu Uzala translated The Hunt® er. This 1975 Academy Award win- ner is set amidst the beautiful forest and plains of Siberia. The film concerns the efforts of a party of Russian soldiers charting the vast wilderness. During their expedition they meet the hunter Dersu Uzala whose extensive know. ledge of the wilderness and his com- munication with nature saves the men from destruction. Dersu Uzala will be seen on Feb- urary 7 at 7:30 pm in room 150 at VLH. Please bring your student ID. card. - ieciuie at the Museum be pi ser Museum. The ‘Paper Movement’, using paper pulp to sculpture and create art has evolved in this country pri- marily in the past decade. This ex- hibit features 18 works of the most ‘influential artists. Included among the noted figures will be Sam Gil- ~ jiam, Clinton Hill, Alan Shields and Michele Stuart. Three generations and natives of different countries represent the various forms of pa- perwork on display. Fletcher Paper Co. is sponsor- ing the exhibition, while Tom Allen of ACC Graphic Arts Dept. will struct a workshop in papermak- ing, March 1, 1980, 10:00 A.M. to to 4:00 P.M.. Viewing the: Paperworl. exhibit is possible from 9-5 on Monday through Friday, 7-9 on Thursday evenings, and 1-5 on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Etchings The etchings of Martin Lewis are now on exhibition in the Jesse Besser Museum through April 8, 1 : Included are many seldom seen works from private collections. A broad spectrum of Lewis’ work is shown. His subject matter is varied and all his work presents total mas- tery of rich tones and his incredible wizardry with light and dark. Be “sure to stop by the museum and see w sim: O pace? Sound fantastic? Unbelievable? In the universe of Dr: Albert Einstein and in the Jesse Besser Museum sky theatre, all things are possible. Watch Mildred park her 20 foot car in Harveys 15 foot garage. Also see how Beulah, a traveling business women outlives her husband, Her- bert, by four million years. The program may be viewed on Sundays at either 2:00 or 4:00 p.m. With 50 people allowed to attend each session, it will end Feb. 28. Groups may attend the planetarium by special arrangement. Admission — is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. : Bas ee Classes. (= During February, the Jesse Besser Museum will feature astronomy and a history courses. A class in descriptive astronomy will begin on Thursday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the museum. It will be taught by Eugene A.Jenneman, —- Planetarium Co-ordinator. The cost for the eight-week course is $15.00. Ann Taber, a local historian, who — has delighted many with her tales about the early days of our city, will conduct a six-week course on the history of Alpena, beginning Thursday, February 21, at 7:30. The cost is $15.00. To register, or for more iplorma: tion, call 356-2202