returns to Camp MahKee-Nac after 13 years.

See story, Page 3

fro m I Philadelphia arrived by plane into Albany. The Floridians arrived a day early, also by plane. And those from Chicago and Washington deplaned at Hartford. All these

campers were at camp in

time to wave

the buses

down the

road.

"r felt

a great summer,'

Profile on golf head Norman Sagansky .. See story, Page 4.

The Staff Talent Show; See story, Page 6.

lume 51 , Issue 1 Saturday, July 5, 1997

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac

Our Summer is Here!

Mah-Kee-Nac Campers Ready for Summer of Fun

ALEX FELDMAN ~onquin41

It was a perfect day, Clear skies me all over the northeast. There re no clouds in the sky when seven res barreled down the Mah-Kee-Nac veway 'creating a cloud of dust that lased the junior field. When the dust ared, the population of Camp Mahe-Nac jumped to more than 400 mg.

In preparation for the big day ch had to be done.

"We had to train staff to carry of :s and to help the camper," said per Senior head Norbert Auger. "We l to prepare the counselors to search

campers and help them to the ketball courts."

Counselors also had to make e all the campers were unpacked and dy for a great summer.

This year, as usual most of the ipers came from the northeast on the en coach buses.

But campers from other areas .ved differently. Those campers

excited," said returning camper Jacob Levine, Bunk 41. I couldn't wait to see old friends and I am determined to have

Jordan Spitz unloads his golf clubs from the bus after arriving at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac.

Most returning campers had the same feeling.

SEE COVER STORY ON PAGE 2

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Counselors and Staff Welcome New and Returning Camper

From Page 1

"This is my sixth summer at Mah-Kee-Nac," said Sam Stolzar Bunk 41. "Every summer gets better and better .. "

Although Stolzar said he thought the bus ride was long, he still looked forward to a fun summer.

New campers and counselors were excited about their first summers at camp.

"Camp isn't what the brochure made it out to be," said Mohican Counselor John Hembree. "It is much better."

Other counselors felt the same

way.

"It is a big place," said counselor Mike Birtwistle. "I first saw the Kruger Lodge and the lake and it was beautiful."

Returning counselor Keith Minerik was excited to return to camp to see friends, both campers and counselors.

Minerik said he was happy

about working with a golfpro. .

Nancy Metzger couldn't wait to

Photo by Joshua BrG' Counselors, campers and staff welcome new and returning campers arriving on the charter buses.

see the campers' reactions to the new additions at camp. "It was an omen that we had such a beautiful day."

Althougb it was a beautiful day, althougb there was a small problem.

"Danny accidentially took the New Jersey bus list to Long Island," Nancy said. "I had to spend the entire morning on the phone with Alan copying over the bus lists and

assignments."

Al1 of this tension came to a 1: when al1 of the campers were safe a accounted for at camp. Danny a Nancy won't breathe easy until all the campers are all safe and accouni for at the end of the summer.

I'm sure we're in for a fun a exciting summer. Have an excelh eight weeks.

A

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac's hottest radio station!

Playing the best oftoday's music. It's run by campers, for campers! Tune in and listen in your bunk.

WCM - Itts Everything You Want To Hear

Staff Writers

Juniors

Adam Alovis, Iroquois Jonathan Bryer, Iroquois Lower Seniors Ari Moskowitz, Cheyenne Russell Krupen, Cheyen.ne

Julian Packin, .

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We want you to write for us! Remember, tbis is your newspaper. Drop submissions by the front office or the Totem office which is in the library.

You'll have a chance to see your name in the newspaper!

eet Your 1997 Totem Co-Editors - Rory Levine and Steven Brauntuch

BySTEVENBRAUNTUCH Seneca 50

Greetings! My name is Steven Brauntuch and I' ll be your waiter this evening. This is my sixth heavenly year at Mah-Kee-Nac, all of which have included countless hours of working on the Totem.

radshaw returns to, Mah-Kee-Nac after 13 years

MICHAEL KRUPEN 1962, when

~onquin 41 Danny was a Cherokee,

What would it feel like to know Bad s haw show a lot of respct for him today .

Many things have changed since Bradshaw was last here. For example, in 1984 there was no hockey rink and no

pool. Bradshaw said the facilities were made possible because of the committment level of the administrative staff.

This year, as in other years in which Bradshaw was a counselor he is teaching Mah-Kee-Nac campers tennis. This year, Bradshaw is proud to be working with John "Big Daddy" Kahane.

Bradshaw said his ambition is to make Mah-KeeNac tennis the best it can be.

Camp Director when he was a iper?

If you must know what it is like, . can just ask Arnie Bradshaw. In 12, Bradsaw was the Navajo Group der and current Camp Director Danny tzger was a Cherokee.

Returning for the first time since :4, this year is Bradshaw's 11 th imer at Mah-Kee-Nac, His love for camp, its campers, and Danny and lCY Metzger made him want to return vlah-Kee- N ae this summer. As in

This year Bradshaw is helping to lead tenuis at Mah-Kee-Nac, Bradshaw was 11. counselor when Danny Metzger was a camper.

s w imm i n g

lah-Kee-Nac hires Marriott to prepare summer meals

RUSSELL KRUPEN eyenne 29

is good and dependable. He said he also likes the fact that they give two choices for every meal.

Mah-Kee-Nac campers also likes the choice of the catering company.

"The food is better than it was last year," said Jason Meyer, Navajo 22.

Josh Perlin said the food is very

Danny Metzger to find out some information on the caterer.

Marriott was chosen because they had the most experience with colleges and camps. Metzger said he also liked. the fact that it was a hotel chain.

"This is the first time we are using a caterer," said Metzger. "Usually the food was prepared by the camp:"

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac

interviewed three companies. Finally Marriott was chosen because of their years of experience.

Metzger said he thinks Marriott

LIANPACKIN vajo 22

Every year Mah-Kee-Nac iperseat what the camp offers. In ition, the food has been prepared by camp.

This year, Mah-Kee-Nac did iething different, they hired Marriott ater the food.

We talked to Camp Director

good.

So, for the first time in MahKee-Nac history, the camp is using a catering company and perhaps the company will continue to provide great food for a long time.

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Professional golfer and instructor heads golf program at Mah-Kee-Nac

ByISAAC SNEAD

For returning campers who chose golf as an activity last year and were disappointed, new hope has been found ..

His name is Norman Sagansky.

He has been hailed to "preach the gospel" of the game of golf and instill in kids a love for the sport which they can play until they are old and gray. Sagansky has been a professional golfer and instructor for many years.

Sagansky said the most rewarding aspect of being a professional golf instructor is the joy and bliss he feels when his students succeed.

Golf was not Sagansky's first passion. He was born and raised outside of Boston, MA "approximately" 39 years ago. He found a calling in the field of pharmacy.

Deciding to head for greener pastures, Sagansky chose to attend the University of Michigan and is proud to be a Wolverine.

Besides pharmacy, Sagansky has excelled in press photography, traveling the world to snap pictures of major sporting events, even trampling the fairways ofthe British Open.

So far, Sagansky thinks Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is a great place.

Sagansky's favorite foods are French, Italian and Oriental. He is fluent in three languages: French, Italian and English.

Sagansky has lived in London, Washington and currently resides in Aix-en-Provence, France.

He has two kids and four grandchildren.

Sagansky said he likes to relax with classical and rock mUSIC, especially the Rolling Stones ..

Sagansky is a professional go/finstrllct£ andis now teaching at Mah-Kee-Nac.

When asked what maxim c should live by, Sagansky said, "Live i Let Live .. "

The Totem Interview: Jason "Goose" Allen

By ADAM ALOVIS Iroquois 9

and

JONATHAN BRYER Iroquois 7

For the past four years, Jason "Goose "Allen has been an important part of the Camp Mah-Kee-Nac staff Recently two Totem reporters caught up with Allen and asked him a few questions.

Totem: Why do you Eke soccer? Allen: Because I played it all my life.

Totem: How did you get your nickname "Goose"? ADen: Some friends in college gave it to me one day. Totem: Why did you want to be a counselor?

ADen: I wanted to be a counselor because I enjoy working with kids and teach them soccer every day.

Totem.: Why did you corne to America?

Allen: Because I wanted to see another country. Totem: How was the trip to America?

Allen: It was brilliant. No, in fact, it was superb.

lien said one of his favorite parts of Mah~Kee-Nac is th chance to work with kids every day.

Totem: What was your greatest moment in SOCCI AUeD: It was probably the period in which I pla~ professional soccer.

Totem: How did you learn to play soccer? Allen: My dad taught me when I was two years old ..

Totem: Who told you about Mah-Kee-Nac? Allen: My friends told me.

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ever taught a journalism course. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to teach campers how to write.

The staff and I would like you to know that this is your newspaper. While I am the advisor, most stories and pictures are done by your fellow campers .. In light of that, we want you to get involved. I first got started by submitting stories to my middle school paper and you have the chance to submit stories to this paper.

We want you to submit stories and pictures to the Totem. You may drop off pictures or photos to the front office, the Totem office in the library or to Bunk 6, where I'm staying.

We hope you enjoy every issue of the Totem and we hope you have a wonderful summer at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac,

et the Journalism Advisor - James Quesenberry

Welcome to the 69th season of Camp Mah-Kee-Nac the Totem. I am excited about spending this summer you and about working with a talented group of Totem writers.

Since high school, I have wanted to pursue a career umalism. I worked on my high school newspaper and y senior year we were ranked as one of the top five 'rs in the nation. After high school, I attended the ersity of Florida where I recently graduated from the

ege of Journalism. While at UF, I compIeted three lrentjoumalism internships. Over the past year, I have I publishing an international medical newsletter for a iital where I work. When I saw an advertisement for position, I called and after an in-depth interview process :ided to accept the position. This is the first time I have

rst year camper reflects on trip from New York

00 MOSKOWITZ yenne 29

The trip to Mah-Kee-Nac began after the girls ling for Camp Danbee left at 9: 15. This was an erience in itself. Most of the kids were nervous, cially the kids going for their first year. The Mah-Keebus left the Bloomingdale's parking at 10:50. As the is pulled out of the parking lot, most of the parents were ng and there were many sad faces. We drove for about hour until we reached the lunch area. Once there they ! us a soda and our prepacked lunches. Nearly an hour

he Totem Poll

iently, the Totem staff polled Mah-Kee-Nac campers

i asked them which movies they would most like to see ; summer. We polled 50 campers. Here are the

ults:

en In Black - 46 percent of the total intact - 20 percent of the total

r Force I - 14 percent of the total .ce Off - 14 percent of the total m Air - 4 percent of the total rrcules - 2 percent of the total

later, we left the lunch area and traveled toward camp.

During the trip to camp, we watched the movie The Mask. Nearly two hours and 15 minutes later we pulled into the Mah-Kee-Nac driveway. As we moved down the driveway, we noticed all the campers and counselors were lined up along the street to welcome us. They were clapping and cheering for us.

After the buses parked, the counselors helped us find the camp in which we belonged and we went to the basketball court. After learning our bunk and unpacking our carry on we toured the campus and then had free playtime. We then had dinner and our opening evening activity thus ending our first day.

Candid Camera

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Danbee, Mah-Kee-Nac Talent Show Brings Out Stai

By James Quesenberry

The stars were out as counselors from Camp Mah-Kee-Nac and Camp Danbee gathered for the annual talent show.

On June 24, Mah-Kee-Nac counselors went to Camp Danbee to meet and eat dinner with the Danbee staff.

Following dinner, more than 200 counselors watch a talent show filled with acts ranging from MTV's Singled Out to syncronized swimming by the Danbee counselors.

More than 15 acts performed during the l.S-hour performance.

"The drama heads put everything together very well," said Mohican Counselor Brian Ellis. "It was a good time and a fun day."

Working in just three days, Mah-Kee-Nac drama head John Hembree organized more than 10 acts for the show.

Danbee counselor in training Lisa Feldman said her favorite act was the Men On Film. Feldman's favorite female act was the syncronized swimming.

Ellis said he was not surprised the talent show was so good.

"Everyone here is talented," Ellis said. "That's why we were picked to work here."

Cherokee Counselor Andrew Patterson said he was surprised at how much talent the counselor possessed.

"We have a very talented staff at Danbee and Mah-Kee-Nac."

Both Ellis and Patterson agreed their favorite act was Anthony Richards smgmg.

Danbee counselor in training Emily Vail said her favorite male act was the Mah-Kee-Nac counselors playing the guitar.

Star Attraction

. unior Head Counselor Anthony Richards singing his heart out. Richs sang a duet with Danbee Counselor in Training Emily Vail.

Photo By Joshua BI Mah-Kee-Nac Counselor Tim Sheehan and two Danbee counselors de take-off of the famous MTV show "Singled Out."

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Photo by Joshua Brown t'101ll1C~ID David Fein gets ready to score two

Kahane and Jacob Kahane talk with do Villareal during freetime.

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Games See Story, Page 3

Marvelous Marvin Hagler visits Mah-Kee-Nac Story, Page 4

Also in this Issue

Profile on Dr. Marc Levine Page 5

A profile on Mah-Kee-Nac's head counselors

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ume 51, Issue 2 __ Thursday, July 17, 1997

Our

69th

Season

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac

th of July Talent Show Lights Up Camp Mah-Kee-Nac

USSELL KRUPEN enne29

Josh Grossman and Zach man showed Camp Mah-Kee-Nac toney <;IS they performed a scene the movie "Jerry Maguire" at the ill Camp Mah-Kee-Nac 4th ofJuly .t Show.

Seidernan said he liked the

a lot. While the show was fun, id that often they would practice cit 25 minutes or more every day : bunk and at rehearsals.

Talent Show director John oree said he liked coordinating the :ainment. "The show turned out Nell," Hembree said. "Better than .ted.'

The 14 different groups met times before the night of the show 'fect their acts.

Archery director Alan Rudolph ne ta1ent show had some excellent "In the camper category, I would Ie Jerry Maguire skit was the best mder the counselor cate I

would say Carole Stefanik's piano act was the best."

This talent show was the first opportunity for all three Camp MahKee-Nac camps to meet together. More than 600 campers and counselors gathered in the field house to watch the performers take the stage,

The show started with the Star Spangled Banner, played on the piano by Jordan Traister; Cherokee, bunk 35. It ended with the ever popular "If! Were Not a Counselor" done by the Mah - Kee- N ac staff.

"It was very good," said Camp

Director Danny Metzger. "One of the

best ever."

Josh Grossman, Zach Seidemanand Phil Borger re-enacta skit from "Jerry Maguire" at the Talen Show.

See related Talent Show Story Page 2

ehind the Scenes with Talent Show Performer

By ZACH SEIDEMAN Mohican 5

and

ERICLEVY

Mohican 5

Every year Camp Mah-Keeac hosts a 4th of July talent show for campers and counselors.

Campers prepare skits or songs to perform in front of the whole camp. 4th of July talent show is the first opportunity campers from all three camps have to assemble together.

I Talent show director John Hembree predicted the three most

acts would be the McDonald's song, the camper's band and the skit done from the movie "Jerry Maguire."

The skit from "Jerry Maguire" starred Zach Seideman, Mohican 5, Josh Grossman, Mohican 5 and Phil Borger, Mohican 5.

Hembree's predication came true as the audience cheered loudly at the end of the skit. Overall the talent show was great.

"I was very nervous," said Grossman. "On the other hand, veryone was nervous before the show."

Matt Kahane plays the piano for the three campuses at the Camp Ma Kee~Nac Talent Show.

After the talent show ended, campers prepared for bed and then sat out on the porches and watched the Tanglewood fireworks show.

The 4th of July talent show was a great success. After the show ended, Camp Director Danny Metzger spoke to the campers, reminding them of the great freedom Americans enjoy

because of sacrifices made the history of America.

After the show, Mohican counselor Anthony Richards and campers sang Taps and UJ·,"UJJ",,._'j audience.

The 4thofJuly was a around Camp Mah-Kee-Nac.

Winter Production Office

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac 190 Linden Avenue

Glen Ridge, New Jersey 07028 201-429-8522

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Staff Writers

Juniors

Adam Alovis, Iroquois Jonathan Bryer, Iroquois Kyle Epstein, Iroquois Josh Goldman, Mohican Craig Goldslager, Mohican Brandon Kessler, Mohican

Lower Seniors Dustin Balmuth, Cheyenne Russell Krupen, Cheyenne Ari Moskowtiz, Cheyenne

Julian Packin, Navajo Jeffrey Rubin Navajo

Upper Seniors Jared Kaye, Cherokee Jordan Gellis, Algonquin Eric Beaton, Seneca

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reen Takes irly Lead in ah-Kee-Nac

Imes

RAIG GOLDSLAGER can 3

On July 6 the junior basketball was fined with campers listening thony Richards play music.

All of the sudden, a black irban came up and out popped selor Adam Jenkins in green and selor Armando Villarreal in white. s the beginning of the Mah-Kee~ames.

Around the camp, the two other s began their activities in a similar m,

In Junior camp, the activities soccer, one pitch, garbage can all, basketball and cricket. The . team won in soccer 2-0. It was a to 11 in garbage can kickball but 'hite team won 5-4 in one pitch. sketball, the game ended in a tie n cricket the score was tied 26 -

"It was very fun," said Josh nan, Mohican, bunk 3. "It was ecause you got to screarnyour out."

In Lower Senior camp, it was id tuck all the way, but green won Ihe competition began with. a fake . and ended with the focus relay.

Counselor Evan Fuchs said it

was a very close game.

"There was a lot of intensity," said Matt Brod, Cheyenne, hunk 32. "The competition was even and the activities were great."

In Upper Senior camp, the green team pulled out the victory.

Counselor Rich Gillian said the competition was exciting .

"It was funny to see them together. The games brought them together and it really required teamwork," Gillian said. "I had a lot of fun coaching."

Chad Kleiner, Cherokee, bunk 37 who was on the white team said the green team was difficult to beat. "While the teams were even, the competition was tough."

Junior camper Brandon Kessler, Mohican, bunk 3 said the events were exciting. Kessler said he particularly liked the focus relay.

Movie Title Gross

(in millions)

1.. Men In Black 51.0

2. Face/Off 16.5

3. Hercules 12.4

4. My Best Friends. . . 11.0

5. Batman and Robin 8.6

6. Out to Sea 5.6

7. Con Air 3.6

8. The Lost World. . . 2.7

9. Wild America 1.8

10. Speed 2 1.4

Title Artist

1. Spice

2. Middle of Nowhere

3. Everywhere

4. Generation Swine

5. Batman and Robin

6. Butterfly Kisses

7. God's Property

8. Wu-Tang Forever

9. Bringing down ... 10. Pieces of You

Spice Girls Hanson

Tim McGraw Motley Crue Soundtrack Bob Carlisle God's Property Wu- Tang Clan Wallflowers Jewel

1. I'll Be Missing You

2. B-tch

3. Look Into My Eyes

4. It's Your Love

5. MMMBop

6. I'll Belong to You

7. G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.

8. Return of the Mack

9. Sm.ile

10. Say You'll Be There

P.Daddy Meredith Brooks Bone Thugs ... Tim McGraw Hanson

Rome

Changing Faces Mark Morri son Scarface

Spice Girls

~ want you to write for us! Remember, this is [II' newspaper. Drop submissions by the front ice or the Totem office which is in the library. :ou'll have a chance to see your name in the

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By STEVEN BRAUNTUCH Seneca 50

Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the I former middleweight champion of the I world, brought his knowledge and

npl'cn'~f'T·n', to Camp Mah - Kee- N ac on

Saturday, July 5, 1997.

In an unexpected visit, Hagler ssed the Juniors during second

eriod on their basketball court. The retired boxer was welcomed with signs greeting the champ.

Mohican group leader Anthony

Richards met Hagler at a restaurant in Lenox, MA.. He convinced Hagler, who was in town for a wedding, to visit the camp for a little while. Hagler agreed and arrived at approximately 11:30 am.

Camp Director Danny Metzger talks to Marvin Hagl about his boxing career.

He sat in the back ofa white van that was driven by Richards.

The van turned onto the Junior campus, and the sight brought the spectators to their feet.

As Hagler

stepped out ofthe van, the excited Juniors gave him a standing ovation.

The champion showed Mah-Kee-Nac his skills, air boxing to "Eye of the Tiger" blaring in the background.

Hagler, an ] 8- year veteran of the I sport, started boxing when he was just 14

Marvelous Marvin Hagler talks to campers and signs autographs during his recent visit

years old. As a child he also wer summer camp.

"[Camp] taught me to be own person," Hagler said. "It gave the opportunity to pursue my goals. 1

He spoke of the dedication sacrifice that was necessary in ordr become a successful athlete. emphasized both education and spo important parts of his life.

Most of all, Hagler came to hello to the fans of his boxing CaJ

Hagler, who retired f boxing after fighting Sugar 1 Leonard, fought many other boi legends such as Tommy Hearns Jonathan McGurvy over the CoUT~ his career.

He retired because, "Tl was no one left for me to fight more challenges."

Severe weather floods Mah-Kee-Nac

By JAMES QUESENBERRY

On July 7, 1997, Camp MahKee-Nac was hit with a storm that Danny Metzger has called one of the top 5 worst storms since he has been camp director.

The storm, which began at approximately 6:30, brought a deluge

of rain and hail. The marble size hail covered all of the fields making MahKee-Nac look like a snowstorm had just passed through

The rain flooded the road in front of Kruger Lodge. In fact, lower seniors eating dinner had to walk across benches set across the road to avoid the rapidly moving water.

The rain also washed awa beach, leaving 8-foot deep craters sand.

After one hour and 15 mit the rain stopped and the skies cl for the evening.

While the storm was se Mah-Kee-Nac was prepared to 1 everything and return camp opel to normal the next day.

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imp Doctor treats sick mpers, counselors

LEX FELDMAN iquin.a l

If you have ever been sick during the first two weeks, 'ou probably know Dr. Marc Levine. In his sixth year ::tor at Mah-Kee-Nac, Dr. Levine treats the campers :mnselors who are under the weather.

Dr. Levine, who makes his home in Rockland :y, NY, specializes in ear, nose and throat. He works at :K and Good Samaritan hospitals.

"I'm also the director of ear, nose and throat at :KHospital," Levine said.

Dr. Levine was brought to Camp Mah-Kee-Nac for d reason.

"When I was little I went to ovemight camp and I ery homesick," Levine said. "So the reason I'm at is because I was afraid my boys (Rory, Eli and Josh) 1 be homesick

"So I thought if I was here the first two weeks, it would be easier for them. Of course, they still were homesick. "

Everyday, Dr. Levine works with an excellent nursing

staff.

"He is a pleasure to work with," said Nurse Kim

Lizini.

All nurses in the Mah-Kee-Nac health center agreed with Lizini, describing Dr. Levine as fun, easy to work with and knowledgeable.

"Dr. Levine is easy to work with and treats the campers and nurses with respect," said Nurse Anne LaMotte. "He also brings us goodies and has good taste in coffee."

Dr. Levine also has tried to improve the camp. Last year, he started a campaign of posters to promote trying to wear shoes and jockeys rather than boxers.

In his free time, Dr. Levine enjoys watching activities, playing tennis, water-skiing and sailing.

"My job as a doctor was made so much easier by Danny and Nancy's attention to each camper," Levine said. "So they recognize any problem before it becomes serious."

Dr. Levine enjoys camp very much and he says he will be here for many more summers to come.

iterfront Head postpones school to work at Mah-Kee-Nac

campers led her to take time off from her schooling to work here.

Faul is finishing her last year of Veterinary School at Tufts University in Boston, MA.

After working with captive penguins at the New England Aquarium, Faul decided to pursue Veterinary Medicine. She will graduate next May. However, this summer Faul was supposed to continue her schooling. After talking it over with her professor, she chose to work at MahKee-Nac.

"I defmitely love this camp," Faul said. "I love the kids."

The 28-year-old waterfront director has been working in the medical and rescue field since she was 14 .

When she was 14 years old, Faul took

to open a small animal a junior lifeguarding course. Throughout

practice. college, she worked with a paramedic'S

____________ . service often working bizarre shifts.

"Sometimes I would work 36-hour

)SHLEVINE ois, 10

For Jennifer Faul, being around water is second

. '.

Faul has been a swimmer all of her life. Now, she up the waterfront program at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac. 'ear, Faul was director of the pool.

She said she enjoys swimming because she likes ng the sport to other kids and because

tes the warm water.

However, the waterfront is ling Faul's favorite place because of ew from camp.

"It's beautiful. There's no place ., Faul said. "Around 8:00pm, when J. is setting it is absolutely beautiful."

In order to finish her education, Faul will be leaving camp one week early. After graduation, Faul said she would like

Faul said the waterfront offers a lot

eortunities for campers. There is ~, water skiing, swimming, fishing and boating.

This summer, Faul said she wants to learn how to urf.

weekends," FauI said.

Her medical experience led her to want to pursue a lifeguarding position at Mah-Kee-Nac.

ByRYANSLOANE Seneca, 52

Summers come and go, but some things always stay the same.

The scenery, interesting food and the head counselors. Anthony Richards, Mike Molloy, Greg Bloom and Norbert Auger can be considered part of the entire Mah-Kee-Nac expenence.

Anthony Richards has been here 10 years. During the winter he coaches girls soccer and teaches in Great Barrington. He enjoys opening day and the turkey dinner with mashed potatoes.

Richards said he has never been offered the position of Olympic head coach, but would gladly accept it if offered.

He said the two things that stick out in his wind most are when he woke

up his bunk snoring and the trust and respect of others.

Anthony's partner in crime, Mike Molloy has been here five years. He use to be a tennis instructor and head of junior soccer. In the off-season, M9110y teaches 8th grade Social Studies.

Molloy said his favorite part of camp is Olympics ... too bad he never wins (sorry Mike!) That is why if offered, he would never do it again.

When asked about an embarrassing moment, Molloy laughed and changed the subject faster than a bolt of lighting.

Moving down the road into lower senior camp, we meet up with 8- year veteran Greg Bloom. Before doing

morning assemblies, Bloom was head When asked about his

of senior baseball. Like counselors in embarrassing moment, he confi general, Bloom said he really doesn't that when he was water skiing h

like raids. so hard his bathing suit fell off.

Bloom said he loves the Mah-

Kee-Nac Olympics, but he wou coach. "Too much to handle," BI said.

And last, but certainly not; Norbert Auger of upper senior ca Auger has been here fc years and spent his first four yea water front head.

During the winter, he tel computers at Assumption College Auger said he dis] orientation, and enjoys big trips.

He was a green and white coach, but said he wouldn't coacl Olympics.

Auger said he is more behind-the-scenes guy.

uncheon eases ew camper fears

STAFF REPORT

Often, coming to camp can be frightful experience for kids who have been away from their parents. To ease that fear, Camp Mahac offers a program to make it for new campers.

The annual New Camper uncheon gives parents and new eamners a chance to meet the staff of Mab-Kee-Nac.

Camp Director Danny Metzger

the New Camper Luncheon has purposes.

"We do this so everybody can each other and learn things about

Mah-Kee-Nac adds wing to Seneca Hou

By ERIC BEATON

Seneca 52

the camp."

This year, the New Camp Luncheon was held at the Hilton Hote in Fort Lee, New Jersey. About campers and their family L.LL'''''~'V'''' attended the luncheon.

As campers returned to Kee-Nac, they noticed many additions to camp. One of the noticeable additions was a new to the Seneca house, named bunl

This wing was buil accommodate steadily rising nut of campers returning for their S, years.

Many current Senecas pleased by this new addition.

"It is really a well addition," said Mark Berenson, 52 ..

The bunk, which at capaci hold 16 campers and counselor: built over the winter.

This year's group on 7 CaJ and counselors alone would not fit in the two previously existing v and the tribes in future years d

show . of .

Among those in attendance Andrew Davidson, Iriquois 8.

Davidson said he liked luncheon because it allowed him meet kids that are coming to Plus, a person from the Harlem came to meet the new people.

The New Camper Luncheo was created by former Camp J_ •• ._.U.-JL ... ..,'~. Nac owner Joe Kruger. Metzger continued to hold the luncheon so campers will be comfortable """''''U''''UIJ''I their summers at Camp Mah-

-

rts News - Navajo's Continue Winning Record

flCHAEL KRUPEN mquin,41

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac's perfect is record has continued into a ndyear.

This time, the Navajo's were rious over Greylock in the Navajo cis Exchange.

During this tennis tournament, [avajo doubles teams played at -Kee-Nac and 10 doubles teams ed at Greytock.

Although we don't have the its from Greylock, the teams ing at Mah-Kee-Nac won 7 hes to Greylock's three matches.

Team

Result

Navajo Tennis Exchange Results

Dave Warner & Greg Stein

Andrew White & Zack Schaffran Bryan Assa.el & Josh Scheinerman Zack Rosenow & Andrew Scheinerman Dan Rohlman & Ian Borg

Andrew Nahmias & Andrew Becker . Scott Schonfeld & Nat Gryll

• Brett Pariser & Max Liebowitz !I Ross Goodman & Jason Meyer

Mark Filenbaum & Matt Cohen

Won 6-0 Won 7-5 Won 6-4

Lost 4-6 Won 6-3 Lost 5-7 Won 6-3 Won 6-1 Lost 2-6 Won 6-2

ah-Kee-Nac Campers tryout for Berkshire Regatta

YLEEPSTEIN Dis, 7

The 12th annual Berkshire ta is coming up on July 25. Camp Kee- N ac had tryouts for the ta on Sunday, July 6.

Thirty-two campers tried out e Regatta. There were 16 boats iere were two heats.

Waterfront Director Jennifer said she was pleased with the

s.

«It was a great day," Faul said. going to be very difficult to pick rams.'

Each camp is a1lowed to race

two boats. The camps involved in the to learn the rules of racing.

Berkshire Regatta are: Lenox, Romaca, The Regatta consists of 2 to 3 Danbee, Crane Lake, Emerson, Grey races and the camp that wins will Lock, Taconic, Wahnee, Watitoh and receive a trophy with its name engraved Mah-Kee-Nac. on it The camp will keep the trophy

The sail boats, which hold two until it loses the race.

passengers, are called Sun Fish. In addition each racer will

While Mah-Kee-Nac has won receive a trophy.

many times, it is because a lot of For the past two years, Camp

preparation is put into the race. Mah-Kee-Nac has won the Berkshire

After the teams are picked, the Regatta .. Mah-Kee-Nac also won the they will spend 30 hours or more regatta in 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1992. practicing for the race. Rules for the Regatta include:

Most of the campers are in Boats are not allowed to hit other boats, sailing. The teams will also spend their boats are not allowed to hit the buoy, rest hours practicing. The racers must and boats cannot pass the starting line have experience in sailing and will have until the race begins.

em examines popularity of options at Mah-Kee-Nac

FFREYRUBIN 26

The sports which most campers 'pate in are as follows:

nnis - 531, Basketball 377, all, 358, Water skiing - 304 and y,291

John "Big Daddy" Kahane said knowledge of the game with kids.

tennis is a popular sport for many "The kids can become better

reasons.

"It's a sport you can play your whole life," Kahane said "It allows you to participate individually and as a team."

Kahane said he began teaching tennis because he en] oyed sharing his

than 1 am and can continue to enjoy the multi-faceted nature of the sport."

Kahane said his stafT is a big asset to his program.

"I have a very talented staff," Kahane said. "Plus the addition of Arnie Bradshaw lifted the program."

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Weeki Review - Cam er Photo ra h

By Ryan Vass - Cherokee, Bunk 36

By Andrew Werner - Navajo, Bunk 21

By Jason Needles - Cheyenne, Bunk

The Totem . Pa

Camper Photography Page4

Camper Art Page 3

Also In This Issue:

The Totem Interview:

Jean Bernard Rutagaram.a

me 51, Issue 3 Saturday, July 19, 1997

ah-Kee-Nac elcomes

unper Parents

LEX FELDMAN rquin d l

On Saturday, July 19, 1997 than 800 parents and relatives will Ie Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, The 1: Parents visiting weekend.

Before this all happens, much be done.

"We're making sure camp looks and the programs are running , said Camp Director Danny ~er. "We are also preparing to 1 bigger tent," Metzger said.

Every summer visiting day has a favorite of both campers and

ts.

"J can't wai t unti 1 visi ting day," am Stolzar, bunk 41. "J get to go house in Great Barrington and y parents and my pets."

Most campers feel the same

"I can't wait to see my mother who I haven't seen in weeks and I'm looking forward ing dinner with my parents," said Levine, bunk 41.

All older campers age 13-15

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac

Kahane Brings Tennis Knowledge, Life Lessons to Mah-Kee-Nac

BySTEVENBRAUNTUCH Seneca 50

I

J on Kahane sits against the wall separating the sides of the upper senior bleachers.

He leans forward to gaze at the action on the basketball court .. He ponders the numerous questions he is asked daily, and he conjures up thoughts for new lectures.

Kahane is recalling the memories and stories that have made him a Mah-Kee-Nac legacy.

"Big Daddy," as his admirers affectionately call him, has started his seventh season at Mah-Kee-Nac, showing no signs of rust. Kahane's illustrious tennis career began at the young age of seven, when, according to Kahane, "the racquets had one string

Photo by Jordan Ledy

across and one string down. There were no tie-breakers-you played until you dropped." He vastly improved his skills at summer camps in Upstate New York, and New Jersey.

He played at. Horace Mann, a

I See Kahane, Page 2 I

are able to go out with their parents and relatives from 4:30 - 1 0:00 pm.

But before those upper seniors go out to dinner, lunch must be prepared.

"On the first day we're going to have a cold buffet which will include

we're going to have a huge barbecue with hot dogs and hamburgers."

Marriott will provide all of these delicious meals.

There is going to be a new twist in the 69th Annual Mah-Kee-Nac visiting weekend.

smoked turkey, salmon and croissants," r--------------....., Metzger said .. "But on the second day I See VISiting, Page 2 I

fKahane, from Page 1

private school in New York City and was the captain of Horace Mann's team in his senior year. Kahane moved to Clark University, where he played first singles for all four years, and was named captain for his final two seasons.

When Kahane first started playing, there was no professional tennis, When the opportunity arrived, he chose to concentrate on academics and became a psychologist. He now teaches psychology at Springfield College, and coached a prep school team in tennis over the winter.

Kahane is recognized most often for his lectures, wbichincorporate tennis pointers with life lessons and tidbits of psychology.

"My inspiration comes at times when my mind is at ease, much like Newton and Archimedes." He has begun a Mah- Kee- N ac Classic Lectures Series, which include crowd favorites like the Radish, Bernoulli's Law and the

ever-popular annual visit from Sultan. Kahane also adds new lectures each summer, which fall into the New Classic category. This year's additions include the July 4th Yankee Doodle lecture and the informative Bibbidy Bobbidy Boo speech.

Kahane is identified by his "flaps up" hat, which has become a legend at Mah-Kee-Nac since it was first donned five years ago. The hat was given to him by his mother, who found it at a camping store in North Hampton, Massachusetts. She was concerned about her son's exposure to UV rays. Another Kahane identifier is his Bones tee shirt, which after seven years, has begun to wear out. However, he keeps on wearing it, much to the delight of the campers.

Kahane has two goals for this season. His first, "to have as many campers as possible learn and enjoy tennis so that they can enjoy the sport for the rest of their lives. ' The second, simply, "most hardware!" Well put.

iting, from Page 1

On Saturday, Danbee si will be spending the day here at Sunday, Mah-Kee-Nac brothers w spending the day at Danbee.

When hundreds of cars iL the camp, parking will be a night!

Fortunately, Mah-Kee-I solution is to use the upper socce baseball fields and the staff lc parking.

Many visiting days have very interesting for Mah- Kee- N ac the last two years, storms have hit giving campers a day to spend wid parents out of camp.

"Seven years ago, there' huge storm the day before visiting Metzger said. "It wiped out the I beach. We had to rebuild the' front in one day.'

Metzger said he hopes it rain this summer. But if it does, is always Sunday ..

We want you to write for us! Remember, this is your newspaper. Drop submissions by the front office or the Totem office which is in the library.

You'll have a chance to see your name in the newspaper!

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Staff Writers

Juniors

Adam Alovis, Iroquois Jonathan Bryer, Iroquois Kyle Epstein, Iroquois Josh Goldman, Mohican Craig Goldslager, Mohican Brandon Kessler, Mohican

Lower Seniors Dustin Balmuth, Cheyenne Russell Krupen, Cheyenne Ad Moskowtiz, Cheyenne

Julian Packin, Navajo Jeffrey Rubin, Navajo

Upper Seniors Jared Kaye, Cherokee Jordan Gellis, Algonquin Eric Beaton, Seneca

The Totem is the weekly paper of Camp V.La.tL-U..''''''-' Nac, a summer camp for boys located in I Massachusetts. The Totem is printed by

Printing Company of Pittsfield, Massachusetts Design is done using Adobe Pagemaker 6.0. photographs and stories were written by <VL~U-''''.~~-' Nac campers and counselors.

e Totem Interview - Jean Bernard Ruta arama

UKE LEHRHOFF ican, 1

;ERENTZ ican, 1

Bernard Rutagarama is a junior itball instructor at Mah-Kee-Nac. ntly, the Totem caught up to garama and asked him a few tons.

~~p~ow did you find out about !garama: I applied through a , line called Camp America,

finds counselors for American

~: Where did you come from? aram. a: Rwanda, Africa. I now London, England.

: What do you like about camp?

Rutagarama: I like working with kids. It's a learning experience for me and it makes me feel good about myself because of what I'm doing. Tot,em:What do you like about basketball ?

Rutagarama: It's a team game and I've been fascinated by NBA players such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Michael Jordan. I have also dreamed about playing pro ball.

Totem: Who taught you how to play basketball?

Rutagarama: Nobody really. I just watched other people playing and I tried to copy them and it takes a lot of practice to do what I can do now. Totem: When did you start playing basketbal1?

Rutagarama: I started when I was l3 years old.. I regret that because if I would have started at 5, I would be a

pro right now.

Totem: What's your favorite sport to watch other than basketball? Rutagarama: It's definitely ice hockey. I would like to play it one day. Too had I don't know how to skate. Totem: When was your favorite moment in basketbal1? Rutagarama: My first dunk ... the sensation, the feeling, the accomplishment. Wow, it just feels great.

Totem: What do you do for a living? Rutagarama: I work as a freelance cameraman and editor for NBC News and SKY Television.

Totem: Have you ever met a famous basketball player?

Rutagarama: Ohl Yeah. Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon. I met him at their practice. I also met Clyde Drexler; Robert Horry, Kenny Smith and Sam Cassel.

h-Kee-Nac Art Gallery

By Jared Kaye

By Jacob Levine

ByJonSinaw

Photo Gallery - Picture Perfect

Ben Shine plays the piano at the Mah-Kee-Nac 4th of July talent show.

Marvelous Marvin Hagler talks to junior campers 11 recent visit.

Pittsfield Mets Visit

MabKee-Nac, See Story, Page 7

Harlem Wizards Jam on Mah-KeeNac. See Story, Page 4

Algonquins, Senecas travel to Cape Cod. See Story, Page 6

Mah-Kee-Nac Intercamp Scores

See Pa e 10

me 51, Issue_ 4 Saturday, August 2,1997

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac

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Veather, Food Makes for Successful Parents' Visiting Weekend

uEXFELDMAN Iquin,41

On Saturday, July 19, hundreds tious campers met hundreds of IS parents for parents' visiting :nd. This year the extravaganza vo days instead of one. This was my reasons.

"We wanted the parents to have with both (if they have two)

• said Upper Senior Head .elor Norbert Auger.

Greg Bloom thought the two /ere good for a couple of reasons.

"First of all, if the parents have oys they can see them each for iy,' Bloom said, "And a1so the ays will help the boys who are lick get back in the swing of

"

The two days were also there e new Danbee/Mah-Kee-Nac

On Saturday, the Danbee girls ed to Mah-Kee-Nac. And on y, Mah-Kee-Nac boys went to e. This is good for parents who hildren at both camps.

A mother and father walk around Junior Camp during parents'visiting weekend. More than 600

parents came to Mah-Kee-Nac over the two day period.

Photo by Steven Horowitz

Most people enjoyed both days including parents.

Joan Gellis thought it was

II See Cover Story, Page 2 I

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"Most of the new families enjoyed the two days," said Alan Friedman. "But a few other families felt they were obligated to stay both days."

Parents' visiting weekend gets rave reviev

wonderful because she has two children.

After two years of rain, Camp Director Danny Metzger was ready for a nice day. The weather was beautiful, not a cloud in the sky. It was a welcome 75 degrees on Saturday opposed to the high 90s the day before.

"We couldn't have asked for a nicer day," Friedman said. "These were two beautiful Berkshire days .. "

"The weather has been the best," Bloom said. "And best of all, no monsoon."

Opposed to the usual hot and humid day, people were seen walking around in long pants and sweatshirts.

Gellis said she was a bit cold.

"I brought the wrong clothes for the cold weather."

It was fInally lunch time and it was Marriott's job to feed 1 ,600 people.

"Marriott did a great job," Friedman said. "They went above and beyond my expectations .. "

Photo by Jerdas Two days of parents visiting takes its toll on one parent. While his son played on camp, this father took the opportunity to rest on a bench on the junior field

All agreed both meals were delicious. On Saturday, a cold buffet satisfied the hungry campers, counselors and parents.

On Sunday, the barbeque was on everyone's A-list. A new welcome addition to lunch was the soda fountain. It was always swarmed by campers and counselors.

Totem Corrections

A. In the second issue of the Totem, the New Camper Luncheon story on page 8 was written by Jason Rohlman, Iroquois.

B. Ben Schein's name was incorrectly spelled in tile tbird issue oftbe Totem. We apologize for the

I error.

Please report all errors to John Quesenb_erry

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By nightfall on Saturday, campers were preparing for thei brothers to sleep over. This y( little brothers spent the night it brothers' bunks. They all seen have a good time.

After two days of food, f family it was time for the parents goodbye.

After juice and cookies tent, parents returned to their ca headed home. The 1997 vi weekend was a big success be after all, Danny was due.

Staff Writers

Ju iors

Max Gerson, Apache Daniel Balk, Iroquoi:

Joshua Erenstein, Apacbe Josb Levine, lroquoi:

dam Alovis, Iroquois Ben Gellis, Mohican

Jonathan Bryer, Iroquois I Craig Goldslager, MI

Kyle Epstein, Iroquois 'Brandon Kessler, Me

Marc Leven, Iroquois Erie Levy, Moh ican

osh Goldman, Mohican Zachary Lerner, Mob

Lower Seniors Paul Halverson, Cheyenne

Dustin Balmuth, Cheyenne Russell Krupen, Cheyenne AIi Moskowtiz, Cheyenne

Sean Hoffman, Navajo Julian Pack in, Navajo Jeffrey Rubin, Navajo

Upper Seniors

Benjamin Brucker, Cherokee Jared Kaye, Cherokee Jordan Gellis, Algonquin Eric Beaton, Seneca

The Totem P

Josb Cohen

Cohen has been working with the Apaches at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac over ast two years. Recently, two Apaches campers pulled Cohen aside and I him a few questions.

ERENSTEIN

: Where were you born?

: West Caldwell, New Jersey.

: Which year including this year e best so far?

: All three of my years ofMahac have been awesome.

: Do you like the activities at terfront?

: Yes - my favorites are boating

: How did you get interested in a counselor?

: I loved camp when I was and couldn't think of a better spend my summers.

Totem: How do you like being a group leader?

Coben: I enjoy it because I get a chance to work with all of the Apaches.

Totem: Do you like the Apaches? Cohen: Apaches are the best!! I think they have the best time at camp.

Totem! What do you do in the off season?

Cohen: Ijust graduated from Arizona State University. After camp, I'm going to Florida and then to Africa.

Totem: Who's your favorite counselor besides you?

Cohen: I like all the counselors. Goose, Adam, Mike Molloy, and I have become good friends with them over the three years at camp.

If-Pipe Adds Variety to Mah-Kee-Nac Facilities JSTIN BALMUTH

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There is a new piece of nent in Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, It half-pipe.

This half-pipe milt because of V Metzger's son, ael. He loved Ling Mike get ited in skating, so

rided to build a half-pipe.

Now people at camp Mah-Kee:an all enjoy the feeling of carding or roller-blading on a ipe.

However, to use the half-pipe, there are many safety issues. They are strict because Metzger does not want anyone getting hurt or injured.

First, anyone using the halfpipe must wear knee-pads, elbow-pads, wrist-guards, and a helmet.

Second, you must only skate with counselor supervision.

Lastly, only two people are allowed on each deck of the halfpipe. Other rules are posted on a board near the half-pipe.

The company that made the half-pipe wants to add more ramps in

While the half-pipe can be fun, campers must follow the safety guldelines.

World Wrap Up

By JORDAN GELLIS Algonquin, 41

This week, many things happened outside of Camp Mah-KeeN ac. As a service to its readers, The I

I

Totem is going to summarize events

occurring around the world.

I In sports, the Houston Oilers have moved from Houston, TX to Tennessee for the 1998 football season. The Oilers will train in Nashville, but they will play their games at the Liberty Bowl in I Memphis, TN. Next season, the team

ill have their own stadium in I ashville.

After six hours of patient

I waiting, officials at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory received the first pictures of Mars since the Viking mission of 1976. The Sojourner will travel across Martian landscape and determine whether it is possible for life to exist on Mars. The machine is I controlled from a computer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasedena, Ca. Sojourner moves at the rate of one inch every two seconds.

the future to camp Mah-Kee-Nac, Metzger said so far this half-pipe has been a success. It seems to be a very popular thing that was recently added to the camp.

Metzger said he wants everyone to have a blast on the half-pipe and to be careful.

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Wiz'ards Dazzle Mah-Ke,e-

By JEFFREY RUBIN Navajo, 26

and

SEAN HOFFMAN Navajo, 26

After touring five different continents and playing five or six games per week, the Harlem Wizards pulled into Mah-Kee-Nac for a basketball game on July 20, 1997.

The Wizards are a basketball team similar to the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. They are famous at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac for their antics while playing against counselor teams from Junior, Lower Senior and Upper Senior camp.

Ian Assael said he thought the voting was fun and interesting to see who would play. Assael also thought we'd be down by about 20 points, before they gave us points.

Andrew Werner said he thought the voting was pretty fair and he liked the players. Werner also thought this years Lower Senior team is better than

ever.

Eli Levine said he thought the players made "strong showing and they tried their hardest." Levine said he thought the best part of the game is when the Upper Senior counselors score.

David Kahn said he thinks the voting system is a good idea and gives the kids a chance to pick their favorite players.

Before the game we asked Matt Sullivan for a quote and this is what he said: "I'm not going to bite anymore ... They are still upset from when I quit the

Basketball Counselor Adam Catehpele gets dunked on by one of the Wizards players. While Mah-Kee-

Nacput up a great fight, the Wizards pulled out the victory

1'07-1'06 ..

Photo by Josh Brown

team 10 years ago."

We interviewed Terry "pee wee" Harris, who was the center for the Harlem Wizards. He was 7' 5" and had a size 22 shoe. This was his second year playing.

Buffy Coleman is a first year player for the Wizards. His nickname is Mr .. Exciting, and he is that and more. He said the only difference between the Wizards and the Globetrotters was that the W izards played more at high schools and colleges.

In the first quarter, junior counselors surprised everybody by playing well and keeping the game close. At the end of the first quarter, the score was 24-15 Wizards.

In the second quarter, Mah- KeeNac was doing so badly that with 2:15 left, they made each shot worth five points. At the end of the quarter, the score was 51-32 Wizards.

During half time, the Wizards gave Mah-Kee- Nac 29 point to make the score 61-51 in favor ofMah-Kee-N ac.

In the third quarter, Mal N ac got pounded and the score VI 72. It was nip and tuck until the the game, but the Wizards pulled victory winning 107-106.

"I didn't play as well as I have liked due to a football injur got during the Superbowl," St said.

James Williams, a fiv Wizards Veteran, is the showman team this year. Williams said he : loves to come to Mah-Kee-Nac, "I feel at home," said Williams get a nice flow with the crowd. 1 the kids remembered me."

Williams said the diff between Mah- Kee- N ac and other is that campers at Mali-Kee-N eager to learn. "They pay attenti they ask questions about baskett

So, once again, the Wizai a spell on Mah-Kee-Nac counsel campers. Next year, hopeful counselors will discover the V secrets and win the basketball

pecial Feature-Eli Herrera

Eli Herrera was an important part of the Junior Baseball program at Kee-Nac. This was Herrera 50 first year at camp Mah-Kee-Nac .. Recently, tra accepted a position in North Carolina working with abused children. dition, Herrera is interviewing for ajob at princeton University and is a 'date for a job in Indiana. Some members of the Totem Staff sat down with ira before he left,

m: What is your home town? 'era: York, Pennsylvania.

m: How did you find out about -Kee-Nac?

rera: I read an ad in the paper,

m: What college did you go to? 'era: Penn State

m: Do you have any siblings? 'era: I have 2 younger brothers, 19 & 16,

at the same time. It's exciting because I have job interviews and I might be getting back into college basebalL It's sad because I'm leaving the kids and the staff.

Totem: What do you like best about Mah-Kee-Nac?

Herrera: I love the kids. They love baseball. They work hard with their skills.

Totem: What do you think about your Junior Baseball staff?

Herrera: They really helped me out. They were also great with the kids.

Ill: How do you feel about leaving -Kee-Nac? 'era: It's pretty exciting and sad Totem: What was your greatest

Written By

MARC LEVEN-Iroquois, 10 DAN BALK-Iroquois, 9 MICHAEL SCHWARTZ-Mohican, 3 ZACHARY LERNER-Mohican, 3 EVAN SCHACTER-Mohican, 3 CRAIG GOLDSLAGER-Mohicau, 3

moment in baseball?

Herrera: In 1992, it was the first little I league game I was the coach of. In that game, my 12-year-old pitcher

threw a no-hitter. I,

Totem: Do you ever think you '11 come back to Mah-Kee-Nac?

Herrera: Well, hopefully I will get back into college baseball. Then, during the summers I can come back to camp.

Totem: What is your fondest memory ofMah-Kee-Nac?

I Herrera: It was watching everyone]

on the field jump up when Brian Edwards jumped and caught a fly ball to end an intercamp game.

th-Kee-Nac Holds First er Sprint Championships

lM STAFF REPORT

On Sunday July 13, the Mah-Kee-Nac pool re site for the 1 st ever Championships,

The contest was ,d into three divisions, upon which camp the ner lived in.

"It was a great event for .ee-Nac swimming," said

Bernstein, Director of etitive Swimming. "This oost the interest in the earn."

The following

luals were champions in ispective camps:

Juniors:

Ramon Rubio (Apache) Lower Seniors:

Ross Mendlinger (Navajo) Upper Seniors:

Andrew Horowitz (Algonquin)

In addition:

The Totem Poll-By Paul Haverson, Bunk 33

TapIO.

-By Julian Packin

Recently, we polled 50 Mah-Kee-Nac campers and asked them which meal was their favorite. Here are the results.

Pizza and Coke - 408/0 Cheese Calzones- 100/0 Doughnuts -10% Chicken Nuggets - 8% Tacos-8% HotDogs-6%

* The event was scheduled to be double elimination, but was I changed to single elimination due to overwhelming popularity,

* After the three champions were crowned, they swam against each other in an exhibition race. Ross Mendlinger won that race and is "unofficially" the fastest swimmer in camp.

Things to Do After Lights Out

1. Play Cards 6. Play Rafter Ball

2. Talk 7. Play Game Gear

3. Listen to Music 8. Yo-Yo

4. Game Boy 9. Lie in Bed

5. Read 10. Go to Sleep

PhiUy Cheese Steaks - 4~ Buffalo Wings - 4% Italian Night - 4%

Fried Rice -2%

Turkey -20/0 Burgers-2%

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AI-I I Want To Do Is Have Some Fu An Upper Senior Reflects on the Cape Cod Tri

By RORY LEVINE Seneca, 50

T

..... -..·1 he sun beats down on

the teenagers as they hit tennis balls on the dusty courts. Beads of sweat quickly form and run down the tired childrens' faces as the temperature quickly rises.

Despite the obvious fun taking place on the tennis courts and elsewhere at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, a break from every day activity such as an overnight vacation is appreciated.

Such a trip occurred on July 16th and July 17th as

the Algonquins and

Senecas went to Boston and Cape Cod.

As Norbert Auger went into each bunk yelling that it was time to get up and that it was 15 minutes until breakfast, many were skeptical and sleepy as they slowly awoke and dressed.

Pre-packed

duffle bags and backpacks were grabbed and dropped off at the Kruger Lodge only to be picked up and placed under the coach buses after a hastilyeaten breakfast.

The two coach buses then set off at 7:30 am for the 4.5 hour trip to Provincetown on the end of Cape Cod. While traveling, campers watched movies like "The Nutty Professor" and "Independence Day."

The buses

Provincetown at 12:30. Lunch was turkey sandwiches, potato chips and Coke.

The weather was slightly less than perfect: cloudy skies, overcast and misty. Despite that, everyone went on a whale watch at 1 :30. This involved motoring out onto the Atlantic Ocean and searching for whales. Although this didn't originally interest all of the campers, many soon became fascinated by this amazing display of nature.

"It was incredible how the

muffins, and cold cereal. Rooms double-checked before leaving ai group headed to the beach.

The overcast weather am water forced the beach trip shortened. Campers still found ti bury each other in the sand and took the time to bury Norbert j Some brave campers and coum even went swimming.

"The weather wasn't gre: we still managed to have a grea at the beach," said Eric Beaton, S, Bunk 52,

natural talent of the whales was At 11:15, the travelers bo

displayed at such close range," said the coach buses for the 2.5 hour Mark Berenson, Seneca, Bunk 52.. Boston. At 2:00, campers anc

The boat docked at 5:30 and the were dropped off on Newbury !

Mah-Kee-Nac campers got on the buses right in the heart of Boston. The) to head back to the hotel. At 7:00, all given money for lunch and dim» campers met for a told to be in Quincy Market in fi

barbeque which Banana Republic at 8:00. The

consisted of with counselors moved out in w:

hamburgers, hot dogs, groups in search of food and fun pasta salad, cole slaw and ice cream bars.

That night, the campers met at 9:00 pm to head out to the movies. The two

choices were "Contact," a science

fiction alien movie with Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey and "Out to Sea," a light-hearted comedy starring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. Both movies received rave reviews from the campers and counselors.

"Our Trip to Boston and Cape Cod is an experience I'll never forget."

David Parsly, Seneca, Bunk 50

After the movies, the campers returned to their rooms and retired for the evening.

Breakfast was in the ever popular continental style and consisted of coffee cake blueb and corn

Popular tourist spots we Hard Rock Cafe, Cheers E Restaurant, FAD Schwartz Countless Music,

"I thought it was nice the gave us the opportunity to ei Boston hands-on," said Brian Scb Seneca, Bunk 50.

The campers and COUD regrouped at 8:00 pm and got b: the buses for the trip back to Lei

In 1994, Sheryl Crow sail I Want to Do is Have Some Fu:

This was certainly a feeling sha all Algonquins and Senecas and definitely came true on this trip.

"Out trip to Boston and Cod is an experience I'll never f said David Parsly, Seneca, Bunt

unpers Control WCMcounselorAdamIenkins

has worked with radio equipment

rwaves at before. His experience keeps WCM a

fun and entertaining radio station

ah-Kee-Nac for all campers.

~~ •• ~~ The equipment, music, and

USSELL KRUPEN 'fj ~, campers running it are all good,

enne,29 making WCM the top radio

station of camp.

David Gimbel, bunk 37, said this is his 5th year doing WCM. He keeps coming back because he enjoys it. He said he works with WCM

WCM is the official radio n for Camp Mah-Kee-Nac.

Run by Adam Jenkins of Bunk ~ a popular hit with the campers.

WCM is run by campers, for ers. Focused around the principal od music and fun talk, WCM is by many campers.

The radio runs through rest hour iring the periods that class is held. [is located on the lake side of the ~r Lodge. If you are walking by ation, you just might hear the

the campers are playing.

The transmitter does transmit ghout all of camp!

th-Kee-Nac ieball teams up :h Pittsfield M,ets

JSTIN BALMUTH mne, 29

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac was fortunate I to be visited by the Mets on Tuesday,

I

No, it wasn't the New York Mets. the Pittsfield Mets, a local minor baseball team.

Several members of the team came i-Kee-Nac to work on skills with the ieniors during the one day clinic.

Currently, the Mets are just a few away from first place in their division.

During the clinic, the Mets worked ng skills, fielding skills, and sliding.

Dick Lenfest, Assistant General er said the Mets love to do clinics in

"The players love to teach the Lenfest said. 'The kids want to hang h pros and be comfortable and ask

Sending your son to a sleep away camp is a big decision. Often, parents will look at many camps before deciding which camp to entrust their children to.

Before sending their son Stuart to camp, Mr. and Mrs. Chanin looked at three other camps. "All of'Mah-KeeN ac looked organized. They had effective programs, a committed management, and great facilities - especially a large number of basketball and tennis courts."

The Chanin's said they were happy to know that their son was having a fabulous time at camp.

Mr. and Mrs. Hochberg's decision to send their son, Robby, was based on prior experience. "I was a camper here and I was comfortable, so I knew Robby would be as well," said Mr. Hochberg.

The Hochberg's only looked at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac. Why? "Itnever rains at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac," said Mr. Hochberg.

While a lot of camps last for one or two weeks, Mah-Kee-Nac is unique in that it lasts for eight weeks. A camp that last for eight weeks requires a staff committed to caring for campers.

"There are enough people to take care of the campers and the staff

I relates well to the kids," said Mr. and 1---.....;..-----------1 Mrs. Reitman. The Reitman's said their son Justin loves doing the activities at camp and and he likes to learn and have fun.

The Chanins said the Metzger's run a professional camp with the wellbeing, safety and happiness of the campers as their main concerns ..

Perhaps those concerns are why the Hochberg's consider Camp MahKee-Nac's staff and facilities to be the best around.

because it gives him a chance to relax and listen to music, while talking over the radio and playing the music that he

enjoys.

WCM can be picked up on any radio or walkman on 640 AM. So tune in anywhere in camp to listen to your fellow campers play music on WCM. Tune in and listen in your bunk. Playing the best of to day's music. WCM - It's Everything You WantToHear.

questions, "

Mets employee Jim Buffone said the team loves to work with the campers

during the summer time. "

Lenfest said that Mah-Kee-Nac is a step above most other camps. "1 think the campers at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac are fortunate because they have first rate baseball facilities and camp instructors that know the game and care about the kids"

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Director's wife helps cure homesick campers By BEN GELLIS

Mohican, 6

Whether

Mah-Kee-Nac

campers are feeling a little sick or whether they need some motherly attention, Nancy Metzger is around to cure all problems.

In her 14th summer at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, Nancy helps the campers that are homesick and she bakes challah and cookies for the Friday night services.

"I keep track of the kids that are sick in the health center and 1 read stories to Apaches and Iroquois. I speak

to parents on the phone at night and I walk around camp checking on all the kids."

Often Nancy is seen hugging an upset camper or listening to a camper as he tells her about his day.

Nancy said she tries to be more than just a director ofthe camp. "I try to form a friendship with that child so they feel like they can trust me," said Nancy. "I try to reassure them that the more they get involved in the activities, the less they feel homesick."

Nancy said she makes frequent trips to the store to buy supplies or she has the boy write home to get the things they need.

Nancy said her favorite part of camp is the kids. With more than 400 campers at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, Nancy Metzger is truly known as the camp mom.

Safety takes priority at Mah-Kee-Nac

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Safety at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is one of the most important things.

Danny and Nancy Metzger work hard to prevent accidents before they happen.

Head of riflery Moshe Baitel said it is particulary important to practice safety while carrying a rifle.

"We don't want anyone to get hurt," Baitel said .. "If somebody gets hit by accident with a bullet, depending on where you get hit, you could be killed or seriously injured.

"The safety requirements for riflery are: always point the gun in a safe direction, always keep your finger off the nigger until ready to shoot, and always keep the gun unloaded until ready to shoot."

Another place where a lot of safety is needed is the waterfront.

Director of waterfront Jennifer Faul said, "Injuries in the lake could be the same as injuries out of the water, but in the lake, it could be much more severe," Faul said. "For example, if you bump your head on a wall in your bunk, you will get a little WOGsy and go to the infirmary."

If you're out in the lake and your kayak flipped over and you bump your head, you would get a Iittle woosy and maybe drown."

Faul has 22 lifeguards and a tower

that can see almost everything.

Campers and counselors mustpass a white chip test before they are allowed to participate in most of the activities at the waterfront.

If a camper or counselor doesn't pass his or her white chip test, that kid or counselor isn't able to swim in the lake without a lifej acket.

The lake is 40-feet deep at its deepest point, making it easy to drown.

"You must always stay in your boat," Faul said. "It is very important"

The last part of safety that campers and counselors must be aware of is that there are other boats in the area that don't belong to Mah-Kee-Nac, We have to watch out for those.

Finally, the pool area is where safety is really practiced. Director of the pool Carol Stefanik said it is most important to make sure the campers and counselors are safe. Stefanik employs 13 lifeguards who use a buddy system to ensure no camper wanders off.

Counselors also stand at the gate to count how many people enter and leave the pool area.

Above all, every program at MahKee-Nac follows strict safety procedures to make sure every camper has a great summer,

Cherokees, Algonqu travel to Rlversid

By MICHAEL KRUPEN Algonquin, 41

It was an overcast day. C fined the sky and rain covere ground of Camp Mah-Kee-Nac. plus memories were the only rem] of the storm that occurred the before.

Although the conditions not favorable, the trip was se Cherokees and Algonquins wou going to Riverside, the Great E~ This is the first Wednesday trip , 1997 summer at Camp Mah-Kee-

As the 1.5 hour bus ride to an end, campers and couns noticed the new ride, the Mind EI

"The park was cool, I am impressed with the changes rna Riverside during the past year,' returning counselor Keith Minari

Many campers agreed Minarik. "The Mind Eraser was, said James Potts, Algonquin, bui "The park as a whole was smart.'

Riverside, the Great Escap amusement park consisting of lar water rides. This year, some of tb: popular rides at Riverside were the Eraser, the Cyclone, the Black" the Thunderbolt and the Log Flut

"Even though I do not like coasters, I really enjoyed rnys Riverside," said Sam St:

Algonquin, bunk: 41.

The variety of rides at Riv allows every person to enjoy themr No matter what you like or dis] amusement parks, Riverside, something for everyone.

Near the end of the day, it to rain. First lightly, then very hi Overall, the entire day was a big st To all of those campe counselors who go to Riverside,: in for a great thrill ride.

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Entertainment News

__ Most Wanted

Hot 100 Sin~es Billboard 200 Albums
lWtesy of Billboard MaRazine. utY 26, 1997 Courtesy of Billboard ~ Julv26 1997
Be Missing You P.Daddy Title Artist
:cb Meredith Brooks ,
itPlaying Games .... Backstreet Boys 11. Men In Black Soundtrack
2. Spice Spice Girls
tum of the Mack Mark Morrison 3. Fat of the Land Prodigy
.1MBop Hanson 4. Middle of Nowhere Hanson I
ni-Charmed Life Third Eye Blind 5. God's Property ... God's Property
my Came Home Shawn Colvin 6. Bringing Down ... The Wallflowers
You Know ... Robyn 7. Everywhere Tim McOraw
ok Into My Eyes Bone Thugs ... 8. Butterfly Kisses Bob Carlisle
otharn City RKeUy 9. Pieces of You Jewel
.H.E.T.T.O.U.T. Cbanging Faces 10. Pure Moods Various Artists
nile Scarface 11. Life After Death Notorious B.LO.
Belong to You Rome 12 .. Straight On Till ... Blues Traveler
ae Freshmen The Verve Pipe 13. Sublime Sublime
iy You'll Be There Spice Girls 14. Batman & Robin Soundtrack bst-Played Videos: MTV

lJrtesy ofBiIlboard Magazine. July 26, 1997

n In Black Will Smith

Money Mo Prob., Notorious B.LG.

lug Way Sublime

athe Prodigy

; Difference The Wallflowers

Ie Scarface

;e In My Soul

Aerosmith Sugar Fly Bone Thugs ... Matchbox 20

ik Into My Eyes ish

Ie Rain Missy Elliot

ansistor 311

rpression That I Get Mighty Mighty ...

tch Meredith Brooks

rancid Android Radiohead

15. Nothing to Lose Soundtrack
Adult Top 40
Courtesy of Billboard Magazine. July 26. 1997
. 1. Sunny Came Home Shawn Colvin
2. One Headlight The Wallflowers
3. All For You Sister Hazel
4. Barely Breathing Duncan Sheik
5. ACbange Sheryl Crow I
6. Semi-Charmed Life Third Eye Blind "
7. The Freshmen The Verve Pipe I
8.MMMBop Hanson
9. You Were Meant For Me Jewel
10. Crash Into Me Dave Matthews
11.1 Want You Savage Garden
i ] 2. Where Have All ... Paula Cole
13. How Bizarre OMC
14. B-tch Meredith Brooks
15. Don't Speak No Doubt [Upcoming Music Events Billy Joel Sees Pop Exit With 'Greatest Hits 3'

Courtesy of Billboard Magazine

Without meaning to sound an alarm or trigger an onslaught of public response, Billy Joel quietly confesses that the material, on his "Greatest Hits, Vol. III" collection, coming Aug. 19, may be the last pop songs we hear from the Piano Man for quite a while.

Joel will now concentrate primarily on classical music. He says, "I thing it's interesting to note that the last [pop] song J

,

.wrote was 'Famous Last Words' [on 1993's

I'River of Dreams'} ... I started out to be a writer, a composer and I got sidetracked bei ng a rock star. And J wasn't complaining by saying that, because it's a great job, but I did get sj detracted. "

"Greatest Hits, Vol. Ill" focuses on the last 14 years of Joel's career, covering from "An Innocent Man" (1983) "The Bridge" (1986) "Storm Front" (1989), and "River of Dreams" (1993). "Only recently bad I realized that there was enough material for a third , [collecting]. I was surprised," says Joel.

Also present on the album are three newly recorded songs all of whioh be didn't write. They are: Bob Dylan's "To Make You Feel My Love," "Hey Girl," the Carole King! Gerry Goffin classic, and "Light as the Breeze," by Leonard Cohen.

Joel plans to tour with Elton John ; again starting in late January 1998.

s From Our Sister Camp - Danbee

August 2nd Camp Danbee IS ing a Rookie Day. This is for iers who are thinking of coming mp next summer. There will be a ly tour of the camp and activities ielp potential campers experience un of Camp Danbee. Then, on 1St 23-26, Danbee will continue an overnight Rookie Camp, Then aers can experience Danbee as light campers.

Recently, fanner Soviet Gymnast Nellie Kim visited Danbee. She is a five time olympic gold medalist. She taught classes and trained with the Danbee gymnasts

Camp Danbee has taken on quite a new look since last summer. Renovations include:

* A regulation size sand volleyball court. Now campers can enjoy volleyball in their bare feet.

* Two new basketball courts were added. The adjustable goaltender

Compiled by Rory Levine

baskets with fiberglass backboards were added for campers of all ages.

* The Queen Bee cabins were renovated for 1997. New floors, paneling and showers were added to the cabins.

* "The Swarm" ... that's Danbee's newest living area. It joins "The Hive" as the newest living areas on campus.

* Danbee is off erring special soccer training for girls that play traveling soccer at home. Soccer Elite is offered to give higher training, skills and conditioning.

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Scores from intercamps and tournaments displa

Mah-Kee-Nac's athletic talent

Mah-Kee-Nac Sweeps Taconic Tennis Tournament praise from the umpires because 0 their sportsmanship. Ari Grinspan and Matt Aptekar showed superb teamwork and remained calm despite some good play from opposing camps to win the senior doubles. Steven Brannruch was in majestic form as he won the senio singles title without" too many problems.

Coach Mike Birtwistle said he was delighted with a highly successful day. "These guys have little or no previous tournament experience and yet they have responded magnificently to some testing situations today. The' performance is a tribute to themselves and the entire Mah-Kee-Nac coaching staff."

By MIKE BIRTWISTLE Algonquin,41

A team of six Upper Seniors produced a stunning dispLay of controlled tennis to go undefeated and win all seven trophies at Camp Taconic.

Steve Gardner had to survive

a series of tough matches before taking the junior singles title. Several times Steve responded magnificiently to time outs called by Coach Mike Birtwistle to bounce back from wobbly spells. Brian Harris and Dave Gimbel stormed to the junior doubles title. During the course of the tournament, the pair was singled out for special

Intercam News and Notes

In a recent Lower Senior intercamp, Dean Osofsky, Cheyenne pitched a complete game and led the team to a 5-2 victory over Greylock.

Eduardo Vivas, Cheyenne, scored a hat trick (3 goals) in a 3-2 victory in soccer over Grey1ock.

On 7-14-97, the Algonquins and Senecas hosted an intercamp against Greylock. It was nip and tuck all the way, but MahKee-Nac won 11-10. In the game, Cory Zimmerman had two hits, Scott Lustig had a two run homerun and. Matt Aptekar had a game winning single.

On July 9,1997, Mah-Kee-Nac Mohicans beat Greylock in a basketball intercamp. The scores oftbe two games were 28-27 and 30-26

Please submit all intercamp results to the Totem. We want your results in this newspaper!

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac Open Archery Tournament

On July 21, 1997,CampMahKee-Nac hosted an archery I tournament. The below results show these Mah-Kee-Nac campers were first in their respective divisions.

~aJne Score

Division I

Lee Farber

219 199 166 142

Jeremy Gerson Adam Donato David Eichler

Division II

Eduardo Vivas Brad Feldman DavidSalz Jason Meyer

240 235 221 218

Mohican Tennis Exchan Friday, July 11, 1997

Division III

Andrew Wachtenheim David Gelb

Brett Goldslager

, Craig Cohen

274 248 240 234

Mah-Kee-Nac tennis wr Mohican Tennis Exchange Greylock 11 matches to 9 rna) Here at camp, Mah-kee-Nac del Greylock 6-4 .. At Greylock, Mah Nac tied Greylock 5-5.

I The following teams pla

'home:

lack Lerner and Jake Kahane Adam Donato and Eric Levy A.1. Reisman and Evan Schacn Brandon Kessler and Cory War David Fein and Andrew Seiden David Eichler and Mike Rubin Zach Gering and Ross Green Jesse Rentz and Josh Goldman Michael Park and Evan Goldbe Evan Donahue and Craig Meye

The following teams pIa Greylock:

Josh Grossman and Brad Kantr Mike Feld and Josh Egert

Jeff Barry and Craig Goldslage Jeremy Gerson and Mario Imb Kevin Smith and Michael Schv lack Dauber and Lee Farber Brian Edwards and Barry Finde Josh Sonstein and Jordan Spitz .Ian Meller and Zach Seideman Jon Terbell and Jonathan Shan

Tournament News

In the Lower Senior Pizza Hut Leagues, Ben Tulis, Cheyenne recently pitched a no-hit shutou Congratulations to Ben Tulis. winning team in the Pizza Hut wins pizza from, guess, Pizza .

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Weekly Review - Camper Photography

Photo by Jason Barash

Mohican Michael Park works on a throwing drill during baseball.

Photo by Mike Marino

David Warner goes up for the shot over two defenders in a basketball game.

Counselor Pablo Isales shows off his .. h".n ... r' skills during his baseball class.

Photo by Josh Sher

Scott Kessler sets up to return a ball during class.

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tegatta Sails Into 12th Year, and Away From Mah-Kee-Nac

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac

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a beautiful day racing as 10 camps in the 12th

were added, Emerson had the cup. Next EmersonwiU the Regatta.

JSTIN BALMUTH

addition, Emerson will host the Regatta: next year.

Mah-Kee-Nac entered eight campers into the 12th annual Regatta. They were: Justin Broderson, Zach Tasher, Mark Filenbaum, Buzzy Cohen, Brad Rothenberg, Brett Goldberg, Andrew White and Aaron Epstein.

For the past five years, the

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Camp Mah-Kee-Nac's two-year 19 streak: in the Berkshire Regatta: o an end on July 25, 1997.

Camp Emerson defeated Mahac and the eight other camps to ssession of the Berkshire Cup. In

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Justin roderson ZachTasher Mark Filenbaum Buzzy Cohen

Brad Rothenberg Bret(Oo~ .Andfe'W' White Aaron stein

Emerson Sails Away With Berkshire Cup

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Regatta has always been a heated competition between Mah-Kee-Nac and Camp Watitoh. This year, waterfront director Jennifer Faul said all the camps displayed great sailing abilities.

"It was great. There was some great sailing," Faul said. "Also, there was great sportsmanship between all the camps."

The ten camps that raced were:

Mah-Kee-Nac, Crane Lake, Romaca, Wahnee, Danbee, Watitoh, Taconic, Lenox, Greylock and Emerson. "Emerson and Greylock were excellent.

They sailed very well," Faul said.

Faul said one thing that made for a great day of racing was that more boats finished each race than ever before.

Andy Heom raced with Camp Emerson and said their team practiced three hours a day to prepare for the Regatta. Emerson's practice paid off. "It felt good to win," Heom said. "It seemed hard at first, but then we did good. It was a great day."

Heom said Emerson's biggest rival during the race was Grey lock.

For winning the Regatta,

Emerson gets their name engraved on the cup. Emerson will keep the cup until they lose the race .. In addition, each racer receives a trophy.

Mah-Kee-Nac's preparation for the race included more than 30 hours ofleaming rules and practicing on the lake. Campers tried out for the Regatta on July 6, 1997. Thirtytwo campers tried out.

Sailing Counselor Daniel French talks to one ofthe Berkshire Regatta racers. Camp Emerson defeated Mah-Kee-Nac this year.

The Actual Seo

~.lthough Camp Emerson we 1997 Berkshire Cup, the othe camps weren't far behind. Here the camps ended up at the end day:

1. Emerson

2. Greylock ~.Lenox

~. Taconic

5. Mah-Kee-Nac

6. Wahtitoh

7. Danbee 8.Wahnee 9. Romaca

10. Crane Lake

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Apaches and Senecas Team For Big Brother-Little Brother Program

said. "Evan is one ofthe cutest kids I've ever met."

My Apache buddy, Ramune Year number two of the Rubio and I always have fun whenever Apache-Seneca Buddy Program is off we meet

and running smoothly.

Whether it's skating around the hockey rink, making ice cream sundaes, or just banging out in the Seneca House.they know how to have a good time.

Rory Levine's Apache brother , is Evan Ludwig.

"1 think it's a lot

By RYAN SLOANE Seneca 52

We have a mutual agreement.

He teaches me useless Spanish phrases (i.e. The cheese is old and moldy) and I teach him how to juggle.

Jon Prillings' Apache brother is Matty Kahane. "So far, it has been very

opportunity to get to know Apaches. The kids are baving fu so are we."

Buddies Eli Levine an Apache brother Dave Goldberg the Apache-Senecaprogram is a idea. "It gives the Senecas achar be role models for the Apaches.

Two more pals are Ross P and Brian Schaitkin.

Peyser said his favorite about the program besides goim the Seneca house is getting to

around the rink with Scha

Music Rushes Mah-Kee-Nac as dJ)nJo)" and Lowe)" Senior Campers Up-Sync to Their Favorite Songs

LOWER SENIORS

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By SEAN HOFFMAN Navajo 26

As Mah-Kee-Nac's Ll MTV night grew , Junior campers grew

excited about

rning on stage.

Before the evening ., Jeff Barry said he was 19 forward to the night se he would get to see nmks perform.

"I'm not really IS because I know I'm to have fun," Barry

While Evan Schacter e was nervous about ming on stage, Josh said he wasn't because ew the people in the

Barry said he liked ng his bunked picked se they could really with it.

When MTV night I, each bunk took the to show Junior Camp ilent.

The lights, smoke usic made for a great 19 with a lot offun.

Josh Levine said he Y{TV night because of citement. "I loved the g. I liked the special

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The Iroquois from bunk 8 prepare to sing a song by Third Eye Blind (Above). Jordan Ledy belts out a song during Lower Senior MTV night (below).

Every year, Mah-Kee-Nac

campers paint their bodies, put on strange clothing and style their hair for one evening offun.

What is that evening? It isMTVnight

One night after the juniors held their MTV night, the lower seniors gathered in Kruger Lodge to put on a show that not many will forget.

The night of lip-syncing and dancing is fun not only while performing, but in preparation and the competition for candy and Chipwiches,

This year was no different.

The competition was tough throughout the entire everung.

The Navajo winner was bunk 27 singing a version of "Riverdance. "

The Cheyenne winner was bunk 32 singing "Headline News" by Weird Al Yankovic.

While the competition was nip and tuck, bunk 25 won MTV night with "Say You'll. Be There" by The Spice Girls.

"I think our bunk worked together really well, and the

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Penn Coaches Visit Mah-KeeN ac, Offer Clinics for Campers

experience," said Jeffrey Rubin, who attended the clinic, "It improved my football skills immensely."

The two hottest senior sports just Coach Bagnoli, who is in his sixth

got a fme tune-up, thanks to the work of year coaching the Penn Quakers football two important people: Fran Dumphy and team, has been very successful. His allAl Bagnoli, the basketball and football time record is 38-11. His teams have won coaches for the University of Pennsylvania two Ivy League championships and have in Philadelphia. finished second twice and third once

Both coaches arrived on overall in division I-AA. He also has the Wednesday, July 23, at Pittsfield Airport. all-time consecutive win streak for the Jerome Allen, both of whom are cu

After a day of golf at Cranwe 11 , the division. onNBA teams ..

coaches returned to camp for Harvey's Only a few hundred yards away Both coaches wanted to i

famous fried chicken. in the field house, Coach Fran Dumphy kids to try their hardest and improv

At 7: 15, senior campers was conducting a clinic of his own. He skills. "Work as hard as you can assembled on their basketball courts. also began his basketball session with an Coach Dumphy. "Respect your tean Some campers chose to participate in inspirational speech. He spoke about ways and respect the game."

other activities, but most were ready to to improve your game, both mentally and "And make sure it's fu

improve their basketball or football skills, physically. He worked on 3 man passing work," Coach Bagnoli added.

Coach AI Bagnoli set up his clinic drills, scoring, cutting and screening .. The Both coaches were invi

on the Cherokee field. With about 15 kids basketball clinic attracted many campers Mah-Kee- N ac by Danny, who me listening attentively, he began his who wanted to improve their game. at a golf tournament Danny's frien inspirational talk, mentioning the number Coach Dumphy has also been Levy, had invited the coaches to 1 of kids that make college and professional extremely successful during his tenure. camp to give a clinic, so Danny alsc football teams. Next, he started some Currently in his ninth year coaching the them to stop by.

running drills, followed by passing and Penn basketball team, his teams have won Both coaches had a grea receiving drills. four Ivy League championships. He has and I'm sure that for a while, Mal

"It was a new and exciting coachedsuchplayersasMattMaloneyand Nacwillweartheirredandblue ..

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around the stage, throwing off'his wrap as Both Schacter and Egert s

the song progressed. year was better than last. They s

Wearing female bathing suits, the acts were better and Kruger Lodge bunk three campers got the crowd on their great for the night.

feet as they danced around the stage. Overall, every act got the

When the winners were announced excited and junior camp MTV ni in the bunks, Josh Egert said that his bunk a huge success once again.

went crazy.

"It was wild, fun and exciting," Egert said. "We had a good.act,"

Matt Kahane was performing for Iris third year at Mah-Kee-Nac's MTV night.

Kahane said he had good time because he gets to play an instrument that he doesn't normally play.

Kahane also liked all the special effects. "1 liked them because they looked weird when the people were on the stage."

By ALEX FELDMAN Algonquin 41

MTV, from Page 3

effects, especially the fog machine."

Jeremy Gerson who sang "Shout" with bunk six said he liked the .special effects because it gave him confidence on the stage. "They were great because they made me feel good when I was singing the words."

In the end, bunks one and three tied for first place overall. Bunk one sang "Walk Like an Egyptian", sung by Michael Lehrhoff and bunk three sang "California Girls" sung by Craig Goldslager.

The bunk one campers dressed in Egyptian apparel and walked around the

I stage. The band members all wore dresses and jumped around with the music. As a added touch, a mummy moved sluggishly"

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costumes were great," stated th singer in bunk 25.

Andrew Werner said "Three Little Pigs" by Green Jell bunk sang "Fat" by Weird Al Ya "I really liked it," Werner said. " a lot of fun."

Greg Bloom said the evening was good, but he especiall watching bunk 27 doing "Riverd

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Brother-Sister Luncheons Iring Siblings Closer

tJICHAEL KRUPEN mquin-ll

If you have a sister or other tive at Danbee or Belvoir Terrace,

probably know the wonderful ing of seeing them for the first time week. Although this may not sound much, for the brothers and their tives, it may seem like an eternity ..

During the weeks between the thor-Sister luncheons, so many gs happen that one relative at Mah-Nac would want to tell another tive at Danbee or Belvoir. The thor-Sister luncheons give the tives the chance to reflect on these Its.

One who participates in the ;heons01ight ask, Why not do this e? Alan Friedman, assistant director Iah-Kee-Nac, gave us the answer. ese Brother-Sister luncheons have to oordinated around the schedules of i-Kee-Nac, Danbee and Belvoir ace .. With all the events going on, it .st impossible to do more Brotherer luncheons than we already do."

Besides the campers liking the heons, Danny and Nancy like them as much. When asked by the Totem, .cy said, "I love the brothers and :rs hugging, having fun and making 1 other feel welcome at the Brotherer luncheons."

A picture is worth a thousand ds, but one Brother-Sister luncheon orth ten thousand.

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World

By BRkO KRLCC« Cherokee 35

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J .. T. TRAISTER Cherokee 35

NEWS -

In the computer world, Apple Computer formed an alliance with Microsoft which may alter the direction of computer history.

It was reported tbat Microsoft will invest $150 million in Apple. The investment in Apple Computer may help secure the survival of the company. The companies also agreed to cooperate on a variety of sales and technology areas.

President Clinton expects the national deficit to drop to $37 billion this year .. Iftbis is true, it will be the first time in 23 years that the deficit will be that low.

A medicine, which was abandoned years ago by its manufacturer appears to be the first drug to reduce the high failure rate of angioplasty. That procedure is one of the most expensive problems in heart care.

SPORTS

The inaugural season of the "WNBA has been a breeze for the New York Liberty, The Liberty have the best record in the league with 15 wins and 5 losses.

Joe Sakic is rumored to sign a multi-year deal with the New York Rangers, Sakic's former team, tbe Avalanche, will receive numerous draft picks from tbe Rangers if they sign Sakic,

The second season of Major I League Soccer is a hit with the 'defending MLS Cup Champs, D.C.

I United atop in the East. The Kansas

City Wizards are at th.e top in the West.

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1. Air Force One

2. Spawn.

3. George oftbe Jungle

4. Men In Black

5. Picture Perfect

6. Contact

7. Air Bud

8. Notbing to Lose

9. Face/Off

to. Good Burger

$26.2 20 .. 0 8.4 8.0 7.5 6.1 4.7 4.3 3.8 3.5

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I, 1 .. No Way Out 2 .. Men In Black

3. Spice

4. Middle of Nowhere

: 5 .. Surfacing

6. Fat of the Land

7. Supa Dupa Fly 8.·Pieces of You

9. Yourself of... You 10. God's Property

Artist

Puff Daddy Soundtrack Spice Girls Hanson

Sarah McLachla Prodigy

Missy Elliot Jewel Matchbox 20 God's Property

1. I'll Be Missing You P .. Daddy

2. Mo Money Mo Prob.; Notorious B. I. G.. 3 .. Not Tonight Lil' Kim

4. Never Make a Promise Dru Hill

5. How Do I Live Leann Rimes

6.. C U When U Get There Co olio

7. It's.your~ove Tim McGraw I

8. QuitPlaying Games., Backstreet Boys

9 .. Look Into My Eyes Bone Thugs ...

io. Gotham City R. Kelly

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac's hottest radio

station!

Playing the best oftoday's music. It's run by campers, for campers! ' Tune in and listen in your bunk.

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Jessica Scholl Rebecca Stavls Sarabeth Wager

Jacob: Ryan Sloane

Joseph: Jade Zeff

Simeon: Ruby Smyth- Meyers

Napthali: OregMorganoff

Asher: Becky Strauss

Narrators:

ZebUIum: M~an Danielley 8eQjaitlin: samantha Fink Reuben: StepHanie Hannelin Levi: Alex Feldman Isaachar: Rebecca Baneman Dati: Racllel Schumann Gad: M~edith Fe1mer Judah: lillian PegaJOih

e Pbaroah: Matt Harris

, Baker: Michael Kfupen Butter: Allison Levin

~en;s Chol"us: Jacob Levine

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Counting Crows, Wallflowers Play t Screaming Fans, Senecas

By STEVEN BRAUNTUCH Seneca, 50

The grass couldn't be seen.

It was covered in towels, blankets and people, making their territory for the night Surely it would only get more crowded. And somewhere in the middle, 32 campers were gearing up for one of the highlights of their summer.

Sunday, July 27, had been designated concert night two weeks ahead of time. The Wallflowers and Counting Crows were on the venue at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center that evening. That concert had won the approval of the Senecas from the moment it was offered.

Arriving close to an hour before showtime, the Senecas waited patiently in line. Once their tickets were ripped, the night had begun. At 7:00 pm, the concert began. A little known band called That Dog took the stage as the opening act. They played 25 minutes worth of music, most of which was unknown to the audience. However, their alternative style attracted new potential listeners.

Rory Levine, Seneca 50, said, offered a

sound and was a welcome to the concert."

Just after 7:30, Jakob Dylan and his band, The Wallflowers were welcomed onto the stage by their loyal fans, They opened with "Three Marlenas" followed closely by their hit single, "One Headlight."

With their fresh sound and captivating solos, the group quickly attracted the attention of anyone who had not heard their music. A superb performance of their first hit, "6th Avenue Heartache," was greeted with a lot of applause.

After approximate! y one hour of music, the band closed their set with "The Difference." But they weren't done yet. The chants ofthecrowd brought them back on stage for an encore with a special guest. Legendary folksinger and local hero Levon Helm, formally of The Band, joined them for a rendition of "Take a Load Off, Annie." Helm's appearance brought the crowd to their feet and helped the Wallflowers finish off a spectacular show with a bang.

The stage was quiet for about 11 2 hour while the sets changed. Many people visited the concession and t-shirt stands while they waited for the featured band to At did ~ tthat,

Walking on stage to an enormous The Counting Crows jumped righi it, opening with "Recovering Satellites," the title track from their:

CD. The audience rose and neve back down.

Lead singer Adam Duritz da around the stage with almost a m ending supply of energy. For song song, Doritz got the crowd involve. excited. With a heartfelt renditir '''Round Here" and an acoustic ve: of "Mr. Jones," the band quickly bel the crowd's favorite for theevenim

For 1 .. 5 hours, the group P a stupendous show. They left the: for about 5 minutes but the crowd I stopped cheering. When they retu for the encore, the excitement retu:

The band ended the evening "Daylight Fading" and "A I December. "

The Senecas, tired and v. from a long night of cheering screaming, boarded the buses for the ride home.

It was a very successful eve and one that they will never forget

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Scores from intercamps and tournaments display

Mah-Kee-Nac's athletic talent

Tennis News and Notes

The quality of the Mah-Keetennis program has been proven by ecent tennis tournament.

On July 31, 1997, Mah-Keehosted the annual tennis open.

Mah-Kee-Nac campers played and pulled out the victory over six r camps. The following camps icpated in the event: Wahnee, . co, Lenox, Crane Lake, Greylock inadu,

In the 10th grade doubles ory, Eli Levine and Ryan Borg won

In the 8th grade doubles, the game was between two Mah-Keeeams.

The teams were Jordan Koss ean Osofsky, and Brian Gordon

and Scott Bronner.

The doubles team ofKoss and Osofsky defeated Gordon and Bronner I 8-7.

In the 6th grade doubles category, Mah-Kee-Nac was defeated by Winadu in the fmals.

Below are the final scores for the Mah-Kee-Nac Open.

1. Mah-Kee-Nac 2. Winadu

3. Greylock

4. Lenox

5. Crane Lake

6. Scatico

7. Wahnee

34 points 30 points 15 points 13 points 10 points

7 points 5 points

Intercam News and Notes

July 30, 1997, Mah-Kee-Nac On July 31,1997, the 7th Grade Hockey eated Greylock 14-6 in an Iroquois Team traveled to Wahnee for a .ketball intercamp. Adam Raphael tournament. They won their first game 10 points, and Marc Leven had 4 13-1, but lost their second 3-2.

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July 29, 1997, the Algonquin! .eca soccer intercamp team won 9- lighlights include Algonquins James ts''s 6 goals and goalie Matt ldenberg's 1 goal.

August 7, 1997, the Upper Senior cer Specialty Week team defeated ne Lake in an intercamp. Algonquin ies Potts led the team by scoring 3 .ls, followed by Seneca Brian lers 2 goals, Cherokee Will Ierson's 1 goal, and Algonquin Matt .denberg's 1 goal.

ase submit all intercamp JUS to the Totem. We want r results in this newspaper!

On July 29, 1997, the Cherokee/ Algonquin Hockey Team lost to Grey lock in an intercamp game 4- 3. II

On August 1, 1997, the9thllOthGrade Hockey B Team was defeated at home by Camp Emerson in a close game with a score of 4-3.

On July 30,1997, the Iroquois played Camp Greylock in an intercamp. In soccer, they tied the first game and lost the second. Inbasketball, they won the first game and lost the second. In baseball, they won the first game and lost the second.

Michael Schwartz and Eric Levy (2-6) Josh Egert and Jordan Spitz (6-1)

Josh Sonstein and Zach Seideman (2-6) Logan Needle and Andrew Davidson (6-3) Zaeh Cion and Jason Rohlman (6-4) Craig Goldslager and Mario Imbert (6-5) Jeremy Gersen and Mike Lehrhoff(6-3) Jeff Barry and Zach Dauber (6-3)

Brett Kern and Barry Finder (1-6)

Ben Schein and Jared Mine (4-6)

Brian Edwards and Jon Terbell (6-2) Mick Dnchon and Brett Kaye (6-2)

Mohican Tennis Exchange Thursday, August 7, 1997

Mah-Kee-Nac campers I

showed their tennis skills, as the I Mohicans once again faced off with Greylock in a tennis exchange. Although the twenty-four Mohicans who played tennis at Greylock did not tprove victorious=losing eight matches, and only winning four--the campers [who played at home were, ironically winning eight matches, and losing four. Thus, the tennis exchange was a tie.

The campers who played at Greylockwere:

Zach Lerner and Jake Kahane (6-2)

Adam Donato and David Fein (2-6) Brandon Kessler and Michael Rubin (0-6) Al Reisman and Cory Warheit (7-6) David Eichler and Evan Schaeter (4-6) Andrew Seiden and Evan Goldberg (2-6) Josh Goldman and Evan Donahue (6-7) Brad Kantrowitz and Mike Feld (3-6) Zach Gering and Michael Park (6-4)

Ross Green and Jesse Rentz (3-6)

Lee Farber and Josh Grossman (6-1) Craig Meyer and Kevin Smith (1-6)

The campers who played at I! home were:

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Mah-Kee-Nac, Danbee Take Second in Home Swim Invitational

By RUSSELL KRUPEN Cheyenne 29

On July 29, 1997, Camp Mah-KeeNac held a swim invitational meet for the swimmers ofthe Berkshire camps.

The participating camps were Greylock and Romaca, Emerson, Mah-Kee-Nac and Danbee Wahnee Crane Lake, and the team of'Winadu and Belvoir .. The brother camps were put with the sister camps, while the other camps raced alone. The swim meet was held here at camp Mah-Kee-Nac.

There were 17 events for the swimmers. Most of the races allowed kids of certain ages to race. There were many distances to the relays too. Races ran from 100 yd. - 200 yd. There were medley relays, back relays, breastroke, butterfly/breastroke, novelty relays, and free relays.

Tbe races were close, but in the end Winadu and Belvoir took firstplace. Mah- KeeNac and Danbee came in 2nd place, followed by Greylock and Romaca, Wahnee, Emerson, and Crane Lake.

The points were given out with 12 points for first place, 10 for second, and so on down to 2 for last.

Our Mah-Kee-Nac racers were Ramon Rubio, Jeff Barry, Matt Gingher, Jason Meyer, Brad LaMotte, Andrew Horowitz, Justin Pollak, Lee Farber, Kevin Smith, Ryan Vass, Dave Guttmann, BJi Levine, Jon Kilberg, Brad

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While MahNacand Danbee raced very well in the

swim invitational,

"",inoQ,rln and

took first place overall.

Feldman, and Josh Levine.

In the races Mah-Kee-Nac was in first 8 times, 2nd place 4times, 4th place 3 times and disqualified twice. Winadu and Belvoir came in first 5 times, 2nd 5 times, 3rd 5 times, and 5th twice .. The other teams managed to get similar wins in order to pull off the close scores.

Under the guidance of Rusty Bemstei n, our competitive swi m team was able to pull off a surprising second place that will go down in history as one of the great wins of camp Mah-Kee-Nac's swimmers. Congratulations Winadu and Belvoir, and great job to Danbee and Mah-Kee-Nac,

Ramon Rubio,

Matt Gingher, Jason Brad LaMotte, Andrew Horowitz, Justin Lee Farber, Kevin ......... .a00U1

Ryan Vass, Dave Guttman Eli Levine, Jon .a.~.v.., ..

Brad Feldman, Josh

Staff Writers

Juniors

Gerson, Apache Erenstein,Apache Alovis, Iroquois ponatnan Bryer, Iroquois Epstein, Iroquois Leven, Iroquois Goldman, Mohican Sonstein, Mohican

Daniel Balk. Iroquois Josh Levine, Iroquois Ben Gellis, Mohican Craig Goldslager, Moh Brandon Kessler, Mob Eric Levy, Mohican Zachary Lerner, Mohic Jake Kahane, Mohican

Lower Seniors Paul Halverson, Cheyenne

Dustin Balmuth, Cheyenne Russell Krupen, Cheyenne Aril1osko~z,Cheyenne

Sean Hoffman, Navajo Ju.lian Packin, Navajo Jeffrey Rubin, Navajo

Upper Seniors

Benjamin Brucker, Cherokee Jared Kaye, Cherokee Jordan Gellis, Algonquin Eric Beaton, Seneca

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me 51, Issue 5 Saturday, August 2, 1997

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!)okieDay I rticipants. ~e Page 3

Parents' sponse to ~okieDay. ee Page 3

ever Rookie Day

By JEFFREY RUBIN Navajo 26

On Saturday, August 2, 1997 Camp Mah-Kee-Nac began a program that is sure to become a regular event at camp.

Approximately 120 campers and parents attended Rookie Day; a day designed to show participants what it is like to spend a day in a sleep away

camp.

okie Day Photo ;allery,

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Camp Director Danny

. Metzger began the program in order to give families an opportunity to see and participate in Mah-Kee-Nac's activities.

"A lot of people wanted to try camp for a day and we realized we could give them that chance," Metzger said.

Organized by Program Director Andy Cole, the day allowed campers to sample

Counselor Josh Cohen greets three Rookies at the beginning of the day.

by Mahl.ee-Nac 'ganized okieDay !e Story, Page 2

soccer, tennis, riflery and other Grein. "Hopefully, they might come programs with the camp's great to camp next year."

instructors. Grein and Counselor

"I was excited to show Armando Villarreal led nine of the the kids the camp and show them

a good time," said counselor Will 1 See Cover Story, Page 21

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First Ever Rookie Day big hit with families j

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potentia) campers through a typical MahKee-Nac day from 10 am to 5:30 pm.

Before the families arrived, Grein said he thought showing the camp to potential campers was a great idea. "I expect it to be fun and a great learning experience for the kids."

Metzger said. he hoped the day would allow him to meet some great parents and some great kids.

Alan Klinger and his family drove from Great Neck, Ny. to tour the MahKee-Nac facilities with their son Zach,

"I think he'll like it," Klinger said.

"He'll be able to play sports all day in great facilities."

Klinger said he thought the Rookie Day idea was great. Like many families, the Klingers will look careful1y at Mah-Kee-Nac's program before signing up.

So, with Rookie Day becoming a regular program at Man-Kee-Nac Metzger said this day will become one of many to follow in the future.

.,:"",·,u,u Director Alan Friedman checks in the Rookies.

Rookie Day organized to show families the real Camp Mah-Kee-Na

By ANDY COLE Program Director

In putting together rookie Day, we wanted the Rookies to experience Mah-Kee-Nac the way it really is. Otherwise, how would they know whether it was right for them? We have all experienced situations in our everyday lives where people or companies or institutions "put on a show." Although we certainly did everything we could to ensure a wonderful day for the Rookies, we also wanted "truth in advertising."

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So, it was a rather special, but also a rather typical Mah - Kee- N ac day. Every rookie was part of an ageappropriate group, with an energetic, caring counselor. Every rookie participated in a variety of activities, ranging from soccer to tennis, from pioneering to art. Every activity combined instruction and play. Every boy participated a lot. We even had a simulated evening activity - the exciting Camp Hunt - in which each group worked with spirit and cooperation to figure out clues and find answers at the

various places in camp that they VI And when all was done, we bad a cool-down at the pool- something every day at camp.

The payoff for me was seci boys' faces at the end of the day. were tired - but it was a good tire kind I see in campers' faces ever There was also something else. rookies were proud they had through a real camp day - and hac so with flying colors.

Staff Writers

Juniors

Max Gerson, Apache Daniel Balk, Iroquois lloshua Erenstein.Apache Josh Levine, Iroquois

Adam Alovis, Iroquois Ben Gellis, Mohican

Jonathan Bryer, Iroquois Craig Goldslager, Mo

Kyle Epstein, Iroquois Brandon Kessler, Mo

Marc Leven, Iroquois Eric Levy, Mohican

Josh Goldman, Mohican. Zachary Lerner, Moh Lower Seniors

Paul Halverson, Cheyenne

Dustin Baltnuth, Cheyenne Russell Krupen, Cheyenne

Ari Moskowtiz, Cheyenne

Sean Hoffman, Navajo

Julian Packin, Navajo

Jeffrey Rubin, Navajo

Upper Seniors Benjamin Brucker, Cherokee JaredKaye, Cherokee

Jordan Gellis, Algonquin

Eric Beaton, Seneca

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Woodmere, NY Voorhees, NJ Woodbwy~NY Livingston, NJ Roslyn, NY

Saddle River, NJ Scarsdale, NY Briarcliff Manor, NY Scarsdale, NY Alpine,NJ

Briarcliff Manor, NY

7 Rookie Dav Partici ants 8 Apaches

Parent and Camper Response to Rookie Day

"I like the sports at Mah-KeeNac. My favorite activity today was the boat ride ... I would like to come here next year."

- Max Silverstein, Rookie Roslyn,NY

"My favorite activity today was tennis. I enjoyed my day and I would like 10 come here next

- Ben Zachs, Rookie West Hartford, Ct.

Iroquois

Rockville Center, NY Manhattan, NY Pound Ridge, NY Randolph, NJ

Old Westbury, NY Tenafly, NJ Armonk, NY Roslyn, NY Scarsdale, NY

"I loved my day today. I loved the pioneering, the motorboat, playing soccer and the food was great. I made a lot of friends and I would 10'Ve to come to camp next year."

-Julian Gompertz, Rookie Scarsdale, NY

Mohicans

ampert wMoelis Gompertz

Miami Beach, FL Saddle River, NJ Saddle River, NJ Scarsdale, NY Scarsdale, NY Larchmont, NY Scarsdale, NY Great Neck, NY Great Neck, NY Demarest, N J Tenafly,NJ Stamford, CT West Hartford, CT Franklin Lakes, NJ

"I loved all the sports I played. J had a great day . . . I would I definitely like to come here next I year. I really do like the counselors. "

-Jared Katz, 'Rookie Randolph, NJ

"Yes, I have liked my day so far. I liked playing soccer and I liked the food ... 1 would love to come here next year."

-Adam Strurneyer, Rookie Livingston, NJ

Lower Seniors

exler wGelbard

Springfield, NJ Short Hills, NJ Demarest, NJ Tenafly, NJ Westport, CT

New Rochelle, NY Yorktown Heights, NY

"1 really liked the basketball and . the roller hockey. I've had a good day ... I would like to come here next year."

- Zach Siegel, Rookie Woodmere, NY

"So far, my child likes camp. I like Mah-Kee-Nac because I've seen all the kids having fun."

-Melissa Silverstein, Parent Roslyn, NY

"I think it's (Camp Mah-Kee- . Nac) great. I like the facilities, owners and boys. I think my son (Eric) would have a great time."

-Roger Hertzog, Parent Demarest, NJ

"Today, I liked the boat ride. I had a great day. 1 would very much like to come here next year. I think my favorite activity was soccer."

-Zach Gombertz, Rookie .

"1 have loved the day so far. Rookie day is a great idea. If my son were to come here, it would be a great experience for him."

- Linda Katz, Parent Randolph, NJ

"I have loved the day and the Rookie Day idea. We heard about the camp through Matt Hirsch. It I would be a great experience for our son."

- Susan Klinger, Parent

"T e camp IS very ruce so at. We're looking at Mah-Kee-Nac because it has a good reputation. .. The Rookie Day idea is very nice."

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A Look Back - Rookie Day

Pictures from the lower

senior andjunior plays. See Page 6

Camp Sing Pictures and Results. See Page 6

Photo GaUery,See Page S

Art Gallery. SeePage 7

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Bad Boy Jones slams a pie all over Seneca Jon DrUlings during the Seneca. pie eating contest.

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Booths ranged from fortune telling to unwrapping a starburst in your mouth.

Richards. Both held events that involved each tribe in camp.

one hour.

Following the rain, counselors took sheets and pillow cases and dried off all of the rides, much to the delight of the campers ...

Rain couldn't ruin our parade and the carnival continued:

Some of the popular rides run by the Algonquins

I See "clzrnival, Page 2

On Sunday, August 3, iod and games were the Joint ofMah-Kee- Nac's nnualcamlvaL

The first event was the Seneca pie-eating contest. The Senecas who participated wound up with a pie in their faces from both efthe Mes.

New: New this year were the carnival Mes who came in as cowboys on bikes.

Old and new was the of this year's carnival. ie historic midway was again set up on junior

This was to provide bunk with a booth.

After a "fight" which involved Apache Evan Ludwig, both cowboys unmasked themselves as Norbert Auger and Anthony

Although the day looked promising, the weather didn't. Rain showers delayed the carnival for approximately

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were the Velcro olympics, boot camp, boxing, mountain climbing, thejumping room and the ever-popular dunk tank.

The food court, which was run by the Senecas, consisted of snacks instead of a full lunch. Subway provided turkey, bologna and roast beef sandwiches. The Senecas also served up curly fries, nachos and sno cones to satisfy Mah-Kee-Nac's hungry campers.

While the day was fun, the festivities had to end sometime. Around

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Raskin and Brett Wender throw water all over counselor Vanessa Moore du focus event.

5 pm, Mah-Kee-Nac's carnival ended. removed and the 69th annual ca Rides were taken down, the midway was was put into the history books.

The Totem Poll_ByRobbyHocJ

and Dan Shaw

IRecently we polled 50 Mah-Kee-Nac campers and Q them what they liked about carnival. Here are responses.

The Moonwalks - 42% The Booths - 6%

The Food - 480/0

The Focus events - 40/0

Staff Writers

Juniors

Max Gerson, Apache Joshua Erenstein.Apache Adam Alovis, Iroquois Jonathan Bryer, Iroquois Kyle Epstein, Iroquois Marc Leven, Iroquois Josh Goldman, Mohican Josh Sonstein, Mohican

Daniel Balk, Iroquois Josh Levine, Iroquois Ben Genis, Mohican Craig Goldslager, Mot Brandon Kessler, Mot Eric Levy, Mohican Zachary Lerner, Mobil Jake Kabane, Mohicat

Lower Seniors Paul Halverson, Cheyenne Dustin Balmuth, Cheyenne Russell Krupen Cheyenne Ari Moskowtiz, Cheyenne

Sean Hoffman, Navajo Julian Packin avajo Jeffrey Rubin, Navajo

Upper Seniors

Benjamin Brucker, Cherokee Jared Kaye, Cherokee Jordan Gellis, Algonquin EricBeaton, Seneca

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Ikl- Knock the Cans Down Bunk 26- Hockey Shootout
11(3 .. Animal Act BllIlk21- Bubblegum Challenge
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lkS- Wheel of Fortune Bunk 29- Doughnut Race
tk6- Ping Pong Ball Throw Bdnk30- Staff Knockdown
tIt 7- " Frisbee Toss Bunk"31- repsjlCoke Challenge
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tk9- Water Gun Shoot-Out Bunk 33 ... Balloon Toss
lkIO .. Slap the Rat Bpnk34 .. Candy in a Haystack
tk:l1- Ring Toss Bunk3~ Dance Off
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A Look Back - the 1997 Mah-Kee-Nac Carnival

Bad Boy Jones laces on with Bad BOy Jim In front 01 the camp. The winner ...

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pper Seniors Enjoy Exciting Specialty Week

TEVEN BRAUNTUCH :ca50

Many benefits come along with t Camp Mah-Kee-Nac. As campers lder, trips out of camp become more lent, as do socials and special rities. Upper seniors have the rtunity to participate in a special .am activity, That activity is called ialty Week

Over the winter, campers choose activities in order of preference, The rers devote four days to the activity. igthe summer, choices are posted and ions are made. By the time specialty :: begins, the choices have been ized,

There are ten specialties available smpers. They range from land -ities to wat.er activities; from light trips to in-camp clinics.

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Kee-Nac on Monday. The group played mixed doubles with Danbee on Tuesday and they drilled at Berkshire West with the head pro on Wednesday.

Arnie Bradshaw and Mike Birtwhistle organized an in-camp tournament for Thursday.

I Golf

With 19 campers, golf was surprisingly popular. The players traveled to four different courses: Cranwell, Waubecka, Skyline and Egerrnont. They also went to the driving range and worked in clinics at Mah-Kee-Nac,

I Hiking and Camping.

Another surprise was the popularity of hiking and camping. After a day hike to Lenox Mountain on Monday, the campers took off for Mt, Greytock on Tuesday. They spent three days and two nights on the mountain before returning to camp,

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;e of campers. After clinics on jay and Tuesday, the group competed nini-tournament on Wednesday. The light of the week was playing ice ey at North Adams State College on "day.

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Always a camper favorite, tennis alty was slightly different this year, r Bradshaw, the tennis coach at igfield College gave a clinic at Mah-

Report From the {cling Specialty

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Three days, five campers and 150 s of cycling.

Only a challenge this great takes place 19 Sp«cia1tywe(;i'k at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, fUghm\t the summer, upper seniors were to choose activities they enjoyed and at ed of the summer, a test ofabi lities would

Soccer specialty weeks spent all four days in camp this year. They did clinics for two ofthose days and they had two intercamp games on the other two days. Then, on Thursday, they watched the US vs. Ecuador World Cup qualifying match.

t Water Skiing

Water skiing was another popular choice this year. Monday and Wednesday were in-camp days. Tuesday was a ski show in New York and Thursday was co-

show whanhey were made of.

Cycling specialty week does-exactly that 1<' orthree days, five upperseniors: Robert Shapiro, Matt Bards, Rory Levine, Adam Warren and Jason Feld proved their cycling abilities,

The campers Ieftcamp on the second day ofspecialtyweekfor astart daynf35 miles to the North Berkshire town of North Adaoos, The cyclers traveled.up route 8, through small towns, farmland and industrial centers,

The camper~ stayed at.North Adams State College for the two days they were on the. trip.

After a good night sleep, the campers

The baseball group spent Monday in camp. On Tuesday, they played Lenox in an intercamp game and went to the Pittsfield Mets game that night. Wednesday was a tournament at Wahconnah Park in Pittsfield and the week was highlighted by a trip to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.

L !!~,!ketball

The basketball campers drilled at Union College on Tuesday. There, they polished up their skills for the tournament that they played on Wednesday. The group then visited the Hall of Fame in Springfield on Thursday.

I SAiling'

The sailors took a trip to Mystic, Ct., on Monday to sail on a schooner .. On Tuesday theycompeted at Camp Emerson. Wednesday was an in camp day and on Thursday they sailed at Danbee,

The cyclers went for a barbecue lunch on Monday. On Tuesday morning, they took off for a 140-mile journey into Vermont. They stayed overnight at the North Adams State College.

Those are the ten specialties from this year's specialty week. The opportunity for you to choose your specialty is right around the comer, if not here already.

awoke te a long day of cycling, The cyclists, fb1l6wing the lead of the cycling counselors, started.off toward Williamstown at 9:}O am. During the second day, the cyclists face a loop through Massachusetts. New York and Vermont. That route took us 70miles with a 4-mile and 6-mile hill to climb.

"Although the hills were challenging, it gave everyone great pride and confidence to finisbthe ride .. " Shapiro said.

Although Rory Levine was beard complaining, "it never ends," while riding up the hills, he agreed that the trip was well worth it in the end.

Matty Kahane and Max. Gerson sing "Drive My Car" by the Beatles at the Camp Sing.

"You're a Good Man [harlie Brown" Performed

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Mohican Bunk 6 took and trip up to the top ofMt.

Lenox. Theyclimed more than 1,500 feet.

The Apaches sing out a song during the MahKee-Nac's camp sing.

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Cary Julie attempts to climb up a mountain during the carnival.

Ramon Rubio races through the Velcro the Mah-Kee-Nac Carnival.

Olympic Statistics See Page 4

Closing Ceremonies.

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Opening Ceremonies.

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The Seneca Decathlon See Page 5

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54th Annual Olympics Displays Vlah-Kee-Nac's Athletic Prowess

TEVEN BRAUNTUCH ca 50

The 1997 Olympics started out er than expected. Alan Friedman thecall for campers and counselors to assemble on the hill by the dining

and to the tune of the famous npic music, they did just that. en minutes later, 8 parachutes could lotted slowly drifting down in the ilion of the Junior Field.

However, a large gust of wind the divers offcourse and they landed e area surrounding MKN. Andy

then announced that one of the rs was hurt and an ambulance ed containing the 8 Olympic head res.When the coaches jumped out, ran around the field, flags in hand. Mike Marino, Seneca 50, "This was est breakout in the past 5 years".

Each coach held the flag of a try. That was to be their team's in, and a name needed to be loped with the country in it. Jason ise" Allen represented the Wizards issie, Josh Cohen was from Captain

The eight head coaches wave their flags around after stepping out of the ambulances.

America, and Armando Villareal was in charge of British Bombers. All 3 were from Junior Camp.

The lone representative from Lower Senior Camp was long time head coach Evan Fuchs, who led Nigereality, In Upper Senior Camp three returning counselors, Ben Chateau, Keith Minerik

and Tony Pettinato, led Kathy Ireland, Canada Good Stuff and Venezuelan Vigilantes, respecti:VeJ. Gary Potts, Director Of Soccer, I_QUll ed out the elite 8, heading up Big Trouble In Little China. Said Tony; "The best part of

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Mah-kee-Nac Olympics Bring Campers Togethe

Irro~ Page One I being a head coach was seeing all of the kids as excited as we were."

After the head coaches were introduced, the campers and certain counselors were divided up and assigned to different teams. Then the camp returned to their campuses and went to lunch. After lunch, the action began.

Alan and Mike Molloy, the Olympic Coordinators, wasted no time in getting the campers out to activities. The Upper Seniors spent the afternoon at the waterfront, playing water polo, and racing in canoes. The Juniors had team rotations, which' eluded one pitch, and hockey. the LSRs::also rotated through soccer, ping pong and foosball.

The first night was the opening ceremonies. Before the festivities be~an, the USR Minithon and LSR Stralego took place. Then the 8 teams assembled on the Cherokee field and marched into Junior Camp. Danny addressed the teams and then the Senecas, in order from shortest term at camp to longest, carped the torch around the field. Once it was lit, Danny led the camp in the Olympic Oath and day one was over.

After the first day's activities,

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Jake Auger prepares to light the Olympic torch at the opening ceremonies.

Canada was in the lead, followed closely by China and Australia.

Day Two was tightly contested with lead changes all throughout the day. In the morning the LSRs had the track meet, which was won by Venezuela. The Juniors played the Alphabet Game, which Australia won. The USRs had team rotations .. At lunchtime, Australia had snuck up into the lead.

The afternoon was strictly for team rotations. Baseball, basketball and

football were played in USR camp, .'i the Juniors and LSRs played other sr such as cricket, team handball archery. With a strong performs China shot into the lead and'

climbed into second.

That evening, the Juniors pi their version of Stratego, with Aust winning. They also won the : basketball tournament, but China

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Staff Writers

Juniors

Max Gerson, Apache - Daniel Balk, Iroquoi

[Joshua Ercnstein.Apache Josh Levine, Iroquois

Adam Aldvis, Iroquois Ben Gellis, Mohican

Jonathan Bryer, Iroquois Craig Goldslager, Molt

Kyle Epstein, Iroquois Brandon Kessler, Molu

Marc Leven Iroquois Eric Levy, Mohican

Josh Goldman, Mohican Zachary Lerner, Mohic Lower Seniors

Paul Halverson, Cheyenne

Dustin Balmuth Cheyenne

Russell Krupen, Cheyenne

Ad Moskowtiz, Cheyenne

Sean Hoffman, Navajo

Julian Packin, Navajo

Jeffrey Rubin, Navajo

Upper Seniors

Benjamin Brucker, Cherokee

Jared Kaye, Cherokee

Jordan Gellis, Algonqu.in

Eric B_eaton, Seneca

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pool races. With that win, China rtained their lead, but Australia was ing fast.

Day 3 as a new contender - tain America. The "Home Team" ; the Junior track meet. They also hed 3rd at the waterfront, where the ls were playing with greased mnelons and fun boards. The USA moved into 3rd, just 20 points out of

But that afternoon was different. tralia and Great Britain won at the nfront where the Juniors were .. Team ions were dominated by the Aussies Venezuela. The Aussies were within ints of the lead by dinner.

That evening was much of the e. The Wizards won the Senior wafer athon but China won the Junior uhalon, while Venezuela won the _ races. By night's end, China was sing to a 112 point lead.

Day 4 was a heated one from the . It was still anyone's ball game with :op 4 teams separated by very few .1s .. China won the Junior minithon, e Australia won the LSR Octathalon. ada won the LSR minithon, but ia pulled ahead of Australia with a place finish. They also dominated ~ rotations.

However, the others didn't give All afternoon, the teams fought hard love into striking distance. During n rotations, you could feel the isity and excitement. A win in the ~ track meet helped bolster Canada. n, it was time for the Grand athon.

All 8 teams lined up on the rokee field on Sunday afternoon, iting and cheering their decatheletes coaches on. First the decatheletes the 75-yard dash. China's Mark :118on won the race by a split second. il it was the coaches tum. Goose n beat out the other 7 to win. After aces were done, each team lined up

their players in the order that they would be running the marathon. When all of the participants were at their stations, the race began.

Ireland jumped out to an early lead, but slipped at the pool. Once the race moved to th.e:MKN hill, China took over; They never slowed down and they were virtually untouchable. USA finished 2nd followed by Great Britain.

Then it was time for the dosing ceremonies. Each team marched into the field house, confident in their song and cheer and hoping to move up in the standings. First the banner competition was held .. Captain America won and they rejoiced.

Each team presented their cheer in a loud, strong fashion. Then the campers sang their songs as melodiously as they could. While the judges were tabulating the scores, the decathlon results were announced.

The 8 decathaletes lined up behind the 0 urn as Mike Dale read off the wlnner~. Said Justin Pollak, Senecas 50, "The competition pushed us to our limits". Stu Sc ult of USA finished 3rd, Jake Auge €I Australia finished 2nd and the winner was Jesse Pauker of Nigereality. All of the decatheletes were given a rousing applause ..

Afterwards Norbert announced the results. USA won the cheer competition, followed by Great Britain and China. Canada won the song competition, singing to the song "Run Around: by Blues Traveller. Australia was second, singing a version of'World in Motion", by New Order. China finished 3rd singing "Ramblin' Man" by the Allman Brothers.

The campers mobbed their friends and coaches. The other teams gave them a round of applause.

Mark Berenson, Seneca 52 said, "Winning was the icing on the cake for my Seneca year."

Opening Ceremonies Give Olympians Motivation, Inspiration TOTEM STAFF REPORT

With a wonderful speech and the lighting of the Olympic torch, Camp Mah-Kee-Nac began its 54th-annual Olympics.

Marching to the famed Olympic music, the eight teams marched from Cherokee field, down by Kruger Lodge in front of cheering officials and sat down on Junior Field.

After a few introductory words, Camp Director Danny Metzger spoke to the Olympic teams.

"This is a very special night," Metzger said. "We realize that the Olympics are a higherlevel of sports."

Metzger said that the Olympics at Mah-Kee-Nac are something different. "It's not about winning or losing, it's about how hard you try. It's about how good it felt when your team came together. "

Metzger then spoke of a famous marathoner who died as he crossed the finish line. That was the epitome ofthe Olympics, Metzger said.

Following the speech, the Senecas gathered together to run the Olympic torch around junior field and hand it to lake Auger to take it and light the flame .. That flame burned for all three days ofthe Olympics.

The Olympics at Mah-Kee-Nac are something different. It cannot be compared to any other activity at any other camp.

Taking the oath, Mah-Kee- Nac campers will hear the words ringing in their ears: In the true spirit of sportsmanship ... for the glory of sport . .. in honor of Mah-Kee-Nac,

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1997 Mah-Kee-N ac 01 m ic Statistics

Final Places

Eigbth Place - Nigeria T h e
Seventh Place- Great Britian difference
Sixth Place Ireland b e t w ee n
FIfth Place " Venezuela 2nd, 3rd,
Fourth Place tanada and 4th was
Third Place .. Australia only 3
Second Place ,. United States points.
First Place China Your 1997 Head Coaches

Australia Great Britain China Venezuela Nigeria Ireland Canada United States

.r ason "Goose" AIlen Armando Villarreal Gary Potts

Tony Petinato

Evan Fuchs

Ben Chouteau

Keith Minarik

Josh Cohen

Per Event Decathlon Winners

Event WliUler

Obstacle: Course Jake Auger

Softball Throw - 213 feet Jessie Pauker Shot Put - 40ft. 4in. Stuart Schultz Standing Broad Jump Jumped over 7 feet

V. Chin-Ups - Did 16

,VI. lliftery - 4\) out of 5\) VR" '50' ~d. swim - 34.04 sec. VDl" 75 ~d. nash - 9.39 sec.

IX. Foul Sbooting* 10 out ofl0

Campers Receiving Special Commendations

Justin Pollak lustin }\o\\ak

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Great Britain Craig Go)dsla~er,

Mohican

Brian Schaitkin, Seneca

Canada Jesse Rentz, Mohic~n Graham Ziffere~ Navajo James Potts, Algonguin

Australia Mick Duchon, MnlJ:i:cJUI "NdtGryU, Nav3jo"

United States

China

Ireland

Venezuela Mohican

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David Fein, MoHIcan

Kyle Diamond,..Na\!ajo Billy Goldstein," Cherokee Zachary Cion, Iroquois Seth Waldenburg, Na\{ajo Gregg Hayim, Algonquin Michael Pat:k, Mohican Ross Mendlinger,Navajo An Grinspan, Smeca Michael Schwar~'

Ian Wishingrad, Cheyenne Stephen Ganlne:r:, Chero-

Michael Goldfanen, Na-

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1,500 Meter Swim ~ minutes

Robert Sbapir

*ByMaking 10 out of 10, Pauker set a new Camp Mah-Kee-N Record

1. Jessie Pauker 737 Points

2. Jake Auger 676 Points

3. Stuart Schultz 625.2 Points

Banner, Cheer and Sing Winners

BANNER

1. United States

2. Australia

3. Ireland and Great Britain CHEER

1. United States

2. Great Britain

3. China SONG

1. Canada

2. Australia

3. China

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One of the most important events ig the Olympics is the decathlon. ver the course of three days, ~ Se ecas compete in a l.O-event p~;on.

The decathlon consists of: the acle course, standing broad jump, ups, 50-yard s im, a 1,500 meter riflery, free thiows, softball throw, -putt and a 75-yard dash.

. Jake Auger of Australia too tb.{ r lead with an amazing time of 1 :28 in ibstacle race. That was 20 seconds r than his nearest oompetition and only

.Ioslng Ceremonies Signal End of Olympics

lenecas Race For ~old in Decathlon

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Coming together as a camp for the ime, the closing ceremonies signaled nd of a great 4 days of competition at 4th annual Mah-Kee""Nac Olympics.

Many awards were handed out as tanding campers from the eight :tries were announced and the winners e decathlon were announced.

The ceremonies were a time to y victory, to pull together during the mtation of the song, cheer and banner ..

However, the closing ceremonies : also a time to reflect. To realize that p was coming to an end. To realize eremonies would be the last time all [ah-Kee- N ac would gather together.

"It's amazing to believe that it has ~ 3.5 days since we started," said lP Director Danny Metzger. "We had lreds of games and a wonderful 1997

npics,"

Metzger thanked all of the .hes and officials, He also thanked

one-second off the all-time record.

ill event number two, the standing broad jump, Mark Berenson of China jumped in to the thick of the race with a TIl II jump, That was only 3" off the alltime record.

ill the third event, which was pullups, Justin Pollak of Canada won with 16 pull-ups.

Jesse Pauker of Nigeria won the 50-meter freestyle swim with a time of34 seconds. At the end of the day, Jake Auger had a 20-point lead over Pauker, On day two, the competition was just as tight

Early in the day, Robert Shapiro of Great Britain won the 1,500 meter run withatimeof4:38. Angerwontheriflery competition with a score of 40 to open up a 38 poin lead on Pauker and Shapiro.

Pauker then vaulted into the lead on the strength of his record breaking 10 for 10 performance in free-throw shooting and his 213-foot effort in the softball throw.

Stuart Schultz of the United States rounded out the day's events with a near record breaking throw of 46 ftin the shot-

put.

By the end of the day, Pauker had built an insurmountable lead.

The final event, the 75 .. yard dash was held before the grand marathon and was won by Mark Berenson with a time of9.39 seconds.

After the competition ended, medals were given to Jesse' Pauker, Jake Auger and stuart Schultz. Congratulations to all decathletes.

Daniel Rosenberg paddles as hard as be can to win a war canoe split

you don't ever quit, you will be a great

success in life . ." .

Then, thanking people and saying :ampers for their participation in the

goodbye, Metzger reminded everyone in

nplcs. the fieldhouse exactly of the true spirit of

:er 3.5 days, no one quit during the Mah-Kee-Nac,

npics," Metzger said. "Remember if "Mah .. Kee-Nac is not what it is because

of its facilities or its lake. Camp MahKee-Nac is what it is because of its people. We can 'tever forget that."

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I Trip Reports - Campers Write About Their End of the Year Tril Senecas Travel to Montreal

ByRYANSLOANE Seneca. 52

As the summer of 1997 comes to a dose and Senecas start wondering what they're going to do next summer, we decided to break and cross the border.

And, we also let the Wellbyons from Camp Danbee come along with us.

After a long bus ride, we arrived in Montreal where we exchanged our cash into Canadian currency. Then we grabbed some vite mange (fast food) and headed over to a laser tag arena where we ran, shouted, screamed, shot and thoroughly exhausted ourselves.

Right before we slipped into a deep sleep. we drove back to the botel where we either used the weight room, spa or stayed in our rooms and watched television.

After a 6:00 am wake up call and a hearty breakfast consisting of two eggs scrambled with bacon (optional). we drove to the Rouge River for a fun day of white water rafting.

The six-foot falls and the bone crushing rapids didn't even make the Senecas flinch (it made us fall out ofthe raft every 10 seconds). At the end ofthe grueJing 2-hour trip everyone lined up

for a barbecue that couldn't have come

at a better time.

After lunch, though most of the counselors insisted on going back out there for a second run, some of the kids stayed back and went swimming in water that didn't spin you around at 15 mph. Then at the end of a roast beef dinner that once again, couldn't be beat, we watched a video of the trip.

A trip to Olympic Park and Biodome started off Day 3. We got to swim in the same pool the 1976 Olympic Swim competitions were held in ..

Biodome was amazing. It is a giant building with several climatecontrolled rooms. One room had Amazonian wildlife, and next door you sawpengums.

The perfect end to a perfect day came when we went to LaRonde.; Montreal's prime amusement park. At the end of the 4-hour evening activity, and fireworks display, it was back to the hotel where we went to rest up for our final day in Montreal.

The rainy Wednesday began with a trip to the !MAX theatre. There we saw 2 movies on the monstrous 50-foot screens in surround sound.

We ended our time there back in the old city in the underground mall before we retumedto Mah-Kee-Nac.

Cherokees Travel to Boston

By BEN BRUCKER Cherokee 36

Every Cherokee was waiting for this trip. Finally. the tribes annual trip to Boston had come.

Our first stop in Boston, Ma., was a cool science museum. Following the science musuem, we went to the movies,

After a tiring day, we went to our hotel and turned in forthe night.

The next day, we woke up and

went to New Hampshire to a water park Later in the day, we went to a Boston Red Sox game ..

Danbee was there with us. The next day Danbee was with us the entire day.

We first went to a cool aquarium.

Then we went to the Quincy market. We shopped there for a couple of hours.

We then ended off the trip with a comedy play called "Sheer Madness."

It was a great, humorous and awesome trip.

Algonquins Travel Maine

By ALEX FELDMAN Algonquin 41

On a beautiful Monday m011 nearly 50 tired Algonquins piled onto one ( bus and one van. Their destination: Mali Their fearless leaders were Gary :

John Kantor and Nurse Julie Connors.

Their first stop was Old Ore Beach, Maine, a popular resort town. M hour stop for lunch, they were on the bus their way to Sugarloaf USA resort.

Upon arriving at the resort, Algonquins were impressed with accommodations.

"The condos were amazing," saie Stolzar, bunk 41. "They were three stor luxury, Not only were the condos of'Sugt a perk, but Algonquins were also privileg use the health club."

The next morning, the tribe tra' 1.5 hours to Caratunk, Maine, Where would soon conquer the wild rapids c Kennebee River.

After donning life jackets am suit, the Algonquins were ready.

"First came Big Mama and Sis said J ordan Gelli s, bunk 41. "That was a four rapid. J was sure that our boat wou

over.

"Next was Magic Falls, a ware That was also a lever four rapid."

Gellis sai d most Algonq uins jill out and swam in one section of the river. another level 3 rapid and a level 4 rapi: rest was a lazy ride where campers took riding canoes and swimming.

"My favorite was Black Water be we hit the rapids sideways and surfed the Vi Gellis said.

All campers were tired after journey down the Kennebee River. another night in the health club, not one ca was found awake.

Finally, the trip was almost over third and last day, the Algonquins travel Freeport, a quaint outlet-shopping town. night campers traveled to the Maine Ma dinner.

At the end of the trip, there was one thing that could be said about Main An Animal,

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first beginning the Mah- Kee- Nac season.

Perhaps most important was the fun and enjoyment campers had with instructors. Whether playing "Beat the Goalie" with Ben Romaner Of working on service technique with Steve Atkinson; playing all out with Kaseem Williams or "King of the Court" with GlennReilly, the summer was a fun-filled time for the junior tennis program.

unior Tennis Experiences Successful Summer

PETER MEYER h-Kee-Nac Staff

The 1997 Mah-Kee-Nac junior Lis program was a great success.

During the summer, the junior rpers (Apaches, Iroquois and ucans) engaged in two intercamp ranges with Greylock (MKN: 11 -

9 and MKN: 12 - GR: 12), an inip tennis tournament, ongoing uction and practice activities and the

always popular "Coke Challenge."

Many campers made dramatic improvements in their stroke techniques and general all-around play. This was particularly noticeable when campers came to tennis during their club period and played against counselors or other campers. At all levels, the campers' ability to hit forehands, backhands, volleys and serves was significantly enhanced beyond their initial skills when

~sketbaU Scores Big in .lunlor Camp

IJRIAN MCKRAY

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3 ... 2 ... 1 ... Swish, and the rd goes wild for Mah-Kee-Nac ethall.

The game of basketball is Fg in popularity more and more ~<!ay. This fast-paced sport is loved utiially all in junior camp and many le campers are extremely talented.

This year, many campers icipated in intercamps against

boring camps such as Greylock and I e Lake. Athletes like Jesse Rentz, h Dauber, David Fein, Adam ~ae1, and Ross Peyser played in every

game and at ~very other opportunity such as options and junior clubs.

Each year Mah-Kee- Nac.hosts a small invitational tournament. This year, under coach; Brian McKra.y?, the Mohicans tookseeond place; In these game~ qo~s: \l§~d the: skills they learn I every: ~~itl~lasseSiieaaed up by Coac~ Bernard Finnegan. Boys learned drills such.as three-man weave, full-court layup and the star passing drill.

This year was awesome for basketball and we know junior basketball will reach new heights in 1998.

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ah-Kee .. Nac's Apache Journalists

The Apaches made their big pefrorq Camp Mah-Kee-Nae. One we pretending to be sick. We had ainted on our faces. Wemade it

out of camp very easily,

When we escaped, we went to Friendly'S and got Fribbles, After eating them, we snuCk back into camp. And nobody every, knew. P.S. Nancy

Metz er cam,e.\\rith.us. .

One day, the Apaches went on Id hunt.

First, we were seperated into

The teams were: Evan Ludwig JUstin Schecter, Steve Raskin and ty 'Kahane, David Goldberg and

RamoneRubio, NiCk Lizzini andBrett Wender, an(J Jason Jacobs- and Max. Gerson.

We all ran around camp looking for gold.

Evan Ludwig and Justin Scbacter were the winning team ;witl1 90pomts.·

Junior Campers Enjoy Exciting Riflery Program .

By JOSH ERENSTEIN Apache 11

Junior riflery is a. fun activity at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac.

The best Apache shooter is David Goldberg who scored a 40 on a tricky 5-target sheet. Goldberg said he enjoys riflery a lot and goes there often during Junior Clubs.

Adam Alovis is one of the best Iroquois shooters. He shot a 43 on the 5-target sheet. Alovis said he likes to go there during junior clubs as weIl.

Mike Rubin, with a 42, said he doesn't go as much for clubs as Alovis and Goldberg.

Head of junior riflery Shabi Bloch said he sometimes lets the campers shoot balloons and use wooden guns. As a special treat, the campers sometimes shoot semi-automatic air rifles.

The campers love riflery and riflery will always be loved.

The Totem - Your Complete News Source.

The Totem Thanks All ;,Gontributers. Remember, We Are the Campers' Newspaper

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IRe!1ections on the Summer of 19~- By Rory Levine

"Wow! It's over, I can't believe Kee-Nac for the next 7.5 weeks.

Counselors were met, campers finished These phrases keep flashing unpacking and new friendships were through my mind as I sit in the house on started.

August 19, 1997 trying to summarize the Activities began the next day.

From the roUerhockey rink and the new half-pipe, to the waterfront, to the art shop to the fieldhouse, program was among the best-taught and well-run in history. Camper's improvement could be seen throughout the summer in intercamps and tournaments.

The 4th of July brought the traditional talent show and the fireworks from Tanglewood.

Parents' visiting weekend was a huge success for both campers and parents alike. The impressive lunch buffets as well as the upper senior privilege of leaving camp on Saturday night for dinner with their parents. It also didn't rain, another Mah- Kee- N ac tradition.

Trips also come to mind, From the day trips to Riverside, Mt. Tom and the Crossgates and Berkshire Malls to the Algonquin/Seneca overnight to Cape Cod and Boston. From the big trips to Montreal, Maine, Boston, Lake George

and Cooperstown, these trips provided the

campers with fun, new experiences.

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It always amazes me how fast every Mah-Kee-Nac summer goes.

This summer, our goal for the Totem was to document the events at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac and in doing so to have and make the Totem as much fun as possible. We were dedicated to making the paper the camper's paper. This, I feel has certainly been accomplished.

The summer of 1997, the 69th year of Mah-Kee-Nac had many memorable events. The new food catering company, Marriott, disproved the old belief that all camp food is uneatable. The summer was among the driest in recent history, providing campers with an even larger block oftime to improve their skills in all areas. The Senecas were the biggest group in Seneca history, causing the building of the 3rd wing. As I continue writing, memories of the past summer overwhelm me.

June 28, opening day. The coach buses rolled into Mah-Kee-Nac carrying the 400 campers who would inhabit Mah-

always remember it because the Nai sweptthe sing despite strong efforts: the Iroquois, Cheyennes and Mohic

Carnival was another high despite the rain. With sandwiches:

Subway and several inflatable r: campers and staff alike were pleas: entertained.

Specialty week provided U Senior campers the opportunit concentrate solely on one activity.

Olympics came on August 14 skydivers landing upon Mah-Kee and ambulances arriving, carrying Olympic coaches. From the momei Senecas lit the Olympic torch and D Metzger administered the Olympic o the closing ceremony 3.5 days I campers played hard and str competing for the gold.

In the end, it was Big Troul Little China who took first.

As you flip back througl Totems and look at the 1997 yearbc hope it brings back some of the mem from the incredible summer. Enjoy!

David MacIsaa.c runs as carefully as possible while oon

Ben Silverman and sprints ahead of the pack at t track meet.

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