The Spring 2010 Challenge Life Rock ‘N Run! Rock music clinics May 18th – 21st at Barrow High School. The Spring Whaling Walk and Run is Saturday May 22nd @ 10AM, leaving from Barrow High School. Everyone who attends will get a long sleeve Challenge Life T-shirt!
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Carvers Hand
Words and Music Matt Lewis Band
Vocals Crystalynn Tulai
North Slope Night
Words: Crystal Tulai, Matt Lewis and Camron Levanger
Music: Matt Lewis Band
Children’s Voices: Fourth Graders at Fred Ipalook Elementary School in Barrow, Alaska
Midnight Sun
Words and Music: George Kaleak Sr. “TK” and Matt Lewis Band
Native Pride
Words: Mac Rock Jr.
Drums: Kaktovik Dance Group, Nuiqsut Dance Group
Beat Arrangement: Camron Levanger
Breath of a Whale
Words: Based on a Poem Written by Rainey “Nasugraq” Higbee
Music: Matt Lewis Band
Whale Sounds: North Slope Borough and Chris Clark at Cornell University
Kaktovik Dance Group is:
Stephanie Aishanna. Katheryn Aishanna, Fannie S, Persilla K, Ellis T, Mary S,
Charles L. Flossie, Bailey A, Daniella S, Ruby R, Georgianna T, Kalea R, Alecia
F, Sheldon B, Jonas M, Flora R, Crystal K, Courtney K, George Kaleak Sr.,
Betty B, Sheldon B
Nuiqsut Dance is:
John Ipalook, Michelle Ipalook, Laura Kunaknana, Beverly Sielak
Artwork: Rex Rock Jr. and Anitfreeze Design
Musicians
Matt Lewis: Guitar,Vocals
Camron Levanger: Guitar, Vocals, Beats
Ryan Graves: Drums
Chad Bates: Bass Guitar
*Full Web Album Player, and Hi Definition downloads of the entire album are coming soon. Stay tuned for more updates too!
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Registration forms for the Barrow 3 on 3 Tournament, and the Fairbanks 3 on 3 State Tournament will be online Friday 05/07/2010. There will be two (2) options for registration: a) Fill out and submit the registration online – or – b) Download the PDF registration form, fill it out by hand, and turn it in as instructed on the form.
Mike and I wanted to take a quick moment to remind everyone of some of the exciting activities
we have in store for this summer. I am sure we will add to the list and honor as many requests
as possible but for now, here it is:
This past April, Coach Sokaitis took a group of men and women high school basketball players to compete against
college athletes in Oregon and Washington. The trip demonstrated that many of the athletes from the Slope
could compete at the next level if they enhanced their skill level and became bigger, faster and stronger athletes.
Challenge Life will be offering an advanced camp for high school players who would like to, one day, compete at
the collegiate level. The camp will take place at Barrow High School at the following times and dates:
Challenge Life will offer a basketball camp for Junior High School boys and girls that would like to raise
their level of play. The camp will focus on:
One on one skills.
Position play to include the post play, point guard play and wing play.
Transition basketball – offense and defense.
Team and individual defense.
Shooting.
Rebounding.
Ball handling.
Passing.
There will also be games and contests.
Challenge Life will run a basketball camp for elementary students in Barrow this August.
Would you like a two or three day basketball camp in your village this June, July orChallenge Life will be holding a music camp in Barrow under the direction of Matt Lewis and
Cameron Levanger. The dynamic duo will focus on voice, guitar and music production.
Lace em up! Old and young, short and tall, get a couple of friends to join you for two exciting nights
of three on three basketball competition. Details will be posted around town or contact Noe in the
Borough Building.
On Saturday May 22 at 10:00am, Mike is going for a run. I know, you think we lost it but bear with me.
Would you like to get in shape, lose a few pounds or develop a more effiecient heart? Well, as the Chinese
say, “a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step.” The first step on the Slope begins when Mike
takes a two mile jog starting a Barrow High School. Join Mike in a fun run and receive a “First Step” tee
shirt and workout plan. The rest is up to you!
Many of the top players in the state will gather at Luman Christi High School in Anchorage for this
high level, competitive position play camp. Slope residents who wish to attend will not be charged a
camp fee but must contact Coach Sokaitis by May 15th. A brochure will be emailed on request.
Join many of the top high school teams in Alaska as they compete in the State’s number one team
camp. Slope teams are admitted tuition free, compliments of Challenge Life. Contact Coach Sokaitis
for further information.
Come and compete against the State’s best on June 20th in Fairbanks. A variety of divisions offer the opportunity
for all to stake a claim as Alaska’s top 3 on 3 hoop team. It not just basketball, however, as numerous events
are running to celebrate the sommer solstice, including, foot races, live music, parades and baseball. Contact
Mike at hajduke@mac.com or call 907 322-0626 for further information.
The Point Hope men’s and women’s cross country teams are selling baked goods and saving their bread (oops,
I mean money) for an exciting week long trip to Colorado. Coach Sokaitis will be hosting the teams as they take
advantage of 8,000 feet in altitude to train alongside of some of the nation’s elite runners. The team will also
tour the rockies, whitewater raft, hike, bike and visit some of the colleges in the area.
Next report will have a listing of Slope athletes on their way to study and play college basketball next year.
See you soon,
Mike and Al
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Anaktuvuk Pass News and NotesIt’s amazing how a little wind, fog and snow can turn a two day stay into three and possibly four days. Its all
good though as Sam and I are using the extra time to initiate a host of new programs. Here is a little news
from one of the most scenic villages in Alaska:The Mentor Program
The high school boys and girls are organizing a month long basketball instruction and competition league for
grade school boys and girls. The coaches (high school players) will draft a team, hold practice sessions, coach games and report
results. In turn, “Challenge Life” will provide summer camp tuitions for the high school players and contribute to their fund raising
effort for plane fares.Village Health and Weight Loss
The high school students are playing a major role in helping to create a healthier village. Students will weigh in residents, provide
a series of fun activities and post nutrition notes and work out plans around the village. After a six week period, the students will once again conduct a
weigh in. The biggest losers, among participants, in the team division (3 – 4 people) and family division (2 – 4 members) will all earn
free tickets on ERA Alaska. The students, in turn, will raise money for their class trip or summer camp programs.The Music Program
Sam Sokaitis entertained classes, community members and gave individual guitar lessons to aspiring musicians the past few days. The goal
of the music program is to excite residents about the opportunities and joy in the world of music.Foundations
Foundations is a motivational program by “Challenge Life” that draws the relationship between education and opportunity for students
and young adults. Recent graduates, Mary Hugo, Rhoda Mekiana, Violet Kakenya and Rebecca Mekiana are just a few of the individuals
that are hoping to benefit from travel and education with the “Challenge Life” team. The four, who took a trip with “Challenge Life” this
past fall will be heading to Washington State this April to visit college campuses and explore career goals.Kids Hoop
In a basketball barnburner, Little Dribblers Team Members Darren Morry, Austin Angook, Kavik Angook-Hugo, Angela Williams, Lloyd
Hugo, Joseph Nuaapigak and Shanna Sheldon led their team to the Challenge Life Kid’s Hoop Championship.Family/Friends Hoop Classic
The Braves, led by TJ, Amus, Megan, James and Daryl, gained a little revenge on their way to a championship and victory over the
Lakers. The Lakers had stunned the undefeated Braves in a semi-final tilt but the Braves were having none of it in the finals and battled to a
decisive victory.The Women’s Winners
Rebecca, Rhoda, Mary, Violet and Amanilla not only captured a championship in the woman’s division but made it all the way to the
semifinals of the open division. Not only do these woman love to play, “these women can play!”Art and Music Expressions
Students and communitiy members are busy completing art and musical expressions for a couple of “Challenge Life” programs. A cover
for the Children’s Inupiat Activity Book will be taken from entries submitted to “Challenge Life” by February 14th. Students have also begun
submitting lyrics and music for the “Challenge Life Music Sends A Message Program.” Early submissions have used lyrics to express an opinion on
topics ranging from environment and global warming to responsibility and basketball.Well that’s it for now, see you soon. The snow does stop by June doesn’t it?
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Camron and Matt from the Matt Lewis Band are on the Slope this month! They will be performing a small acoustic show at each village as well as providing guitar and songwriting workshops. If you are a singer, musician, artist, or poet we need your help! Challenge Life is producing a music CD for the slope, and we want to include any artists from the slope that are willing to perform with us.
Here is when Matt and Camron will be in your town:
Sep 24,25 – Barrow
Sep 26,27 – Point Lay
Sep 28 – Barrow
Oct 29,30 – Point Hope
Nov 2,3 – Barter Island
Nov 5,6 – Anatuvuk Pass
If you want to perform on the CD, or just want more information please contact us:
hajduke@mac.com
cam@mattlewisband.com
matt@mattlewisband.com
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The MLB will be in Barrow in Spring 2009.
Concerts!
Guitar Lessons!
Recording Studio Lessons!
Basketball Tournaments!
And more fun stuff!
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