Directors: Joe Kruger Bob Behrman

Office: 20 Allen Court So. Orange, NJ 07079 (201) 762-3536

TOTEM 1979

Camp Mah.Kee.Nac For Boys Lenox, MA 01240

(N.iiJ ~. ~E · ~C FOR DO~

Founded 1929. Lenox, Massachusetts 01240

Volume 43, Number 1

June 28,1979

WELCOME TO 51st SUMMER

The summer of 1978 ~ .. ra s an exciting one at ~~ah-Kee-Nac as we observed our 50th Anniversary season, but our 1979 summer will be no less exciting, and we welcome our campers and counselors to this 51st summer.

Our counselors have been here for a week and have s hown they are equipped to work in a numher of different program areas, but each one also has one special skill which will ~ake his program important for our campers.

Both our aquatic staff and our tenni~ s~aff are larger than last year so that we can conc~ntrate even more than ever before on individual instruction.

Each team sport, and each individual athletic activity, will be led bv experienced co~ches and instructors.

Every summer there are new ideas and old programs are strengthened; this will also be true

of summer 1979.

FRANCES AND JOE MEET

WITH COUNSELORS IN LONDON

Frances and Joe made an unexpected trip to Israel early in May, and this provided them \'1i th an opportunity to meet with counselors from Great Britain.

On Saturday, May 19th there was a Camp ~1ah-Kee-Nac luncheon in the Tm.,er Suite in the Carlton Tower

in London attended by 19 counselors, two former counselors, and Frances and Joe.

Coming the longest distance was Ralph Wilcox, who is this year's Head Counselor of Junior Camp. Ralph came in by plane from Edinborough, Rcotland, where he is teaching at a physical education college.

It was a nice surprise when Shabu Dedhar, archery counselor in 1974, 75 and 76, and Peter Cox, music and drama counselor in 1977, arrived to join the group. Counselors from last summer, who are here again this year were Peter Lowe, Phil Salathiel, Trevor Hails (1977), David Crouch, John Milner, Lehel Reeves and Ralph Wilcox.

EXPERIENCED LEADERS IN OUR THREE CAMPS.

Our Junior Camp will have a change in

Head Couse1or. But the Junior Camp will be in experienced hands as Ralph Wilcox from Great Britain takes over as Head Counselor.

Ralph has proved himself a supportive understanding leader during the past four summers as counselor, Soccer Coach and Group Lea.der at Mah-Kee-Nac.

We have a deep pride in advancing one of our counselors from Great Britain, as counselors from that country have contributed greatly to the Mah-Kee-Nac experience for many years.

Ralph graduated in

1977 and enrolled as

a graduate student at Washington State University for 1977-78.

He earned his Master's Degree in Physical Education and served as Varsity Soccer Coach

at the University.

A new assignment comes to Steve Rubin this summer as Steve becomes Head Counselor of Lower Senior Camp after four summers as Junior Camp Head Counselor

Steve has served four years as Head Counselor of our Junior Camp and in moving to the Lower Senior campus

he will be where almost every camper has been with Steve before in Junior Camp.

Steve is a true camp product, as he grew

up in camp owned by

his parents. Steve served as Head Counselor of Camp Onota, in Pittsfield, two years in the Junior Camp

and three years as

Head of Senior Camp.

Between Camp seasons Steve is Professor of English Literature at South Florida University in Tampa, where he has just been named Associate Chairman of the Department. He graduated from Rhode Island.

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On the Upper Senior Camp teenagers will once

again be led by Richie Zerneck as Head Counselor. This will be Richie's 3rd summer as Head Counselor of Upper Senior Camp.

Richie has a special feeling for his leadership role at Mah-KeeNac for he was a student of Bob Behrman's at City College of New York.

Richie joined the City College Faculty as a Physical Education teacher in 1962, and

a few years later he became Director of Intramurals. In this position Richie

gained recognition for his development of a wide-ranging program of sports for all.

Richie was named Athletic Director of City College in 1976, succeeding Bob Behrman, who served ten years as Athletic Director.

Richie's wife, Barbara, and 4 year old Jason will also be at camp this summer.

SPORTS

Soccer.

Soccer remains one of the most popular sports with our campers, and we will have eight soccer coaches to cover the program in all three camps.

Returning for his 6th year as Soccer Coach will be Lenny McCaigue of Northern Ireland. Lenny is a Physical Education teacher and coach.

Another experienced Soccer Coach returning for his 5th year is Jay Toporoff. Jay was a varsity soccer player at Bentley College for four years, and this past year was a member of the admissions staff at :tiTidener College. Jay is returning to graduate studies at springfield College in the Fall.

Mohammed Hassen is returning for his 4th year as Soccer Coach in our Junior Camp.

Riflery.

Our Senior Riflery Program will be headed once again by Bill Chandler, who is back with us for his 22nd summer.

There are seven firing points on our range, and all of them are filled for every period.

Bill never tires of teaching his favorite sport, and the campers in his program learn much more than just shooting a rifle. He is now checking to see if he can arrange riflery matches with other camps in this area.

Our rifle range for our Junior Camp is also a popular place. Here the boys shoot pellets at 25 feet. Angus Matheson of Great Britain, quite experienced in this sport, will· be the Junior Camn instructor.

Canoe and Kayak

Lehel Reeves is returning to camp from London, England for his 3rd summer to direct our kayak and canoe programs. Nith interest in kayaking growing, we have added two more kayaks to the program this year.

A number of our counselors from England are quite experienced kayakers, Eskimo roll and all, and will be part of the program.

So with our large fleet of 22 sailboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, our two English shells for sculling and the four Alden Ocean shells we added last summer, small craft program will again loom large for many of our campers.

Backpacking.

Backpacking trips on many sections of the Appalachian Trail through our Berkshire area will be expanded this summer under the direction of Nigel Allen and Mark Sullivan, who led this activity last summer.

Also on our tripping staff will 00 Donald Metcalf, a college teacher

in England for ten years, and an experienced backpack leader. Bill Kern, whose interest in backpacking was developed as a camper at f1ah-I(ee-Nac. will round out the staff.

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Tennis

Our enlarged tennis staff of 16 instructors will be led bv Mike Evans, who was on our tennis staff last summer.

Mike has a rich experience as a tennis teacher and coach. He is the High School Tennis Coach in Alexandria, Virginia, and he has directed camp tennis programs.

Baseball

Baseball will take on greater importance than ever before as we have assembled a strong staff of baseball coaches.

In charge of the Baseball Program will be Coach John Mayotte, Baseball Coach of Eckerd College in

St. Petersburg, Florida. John was coach for nine years for a New

York State high school team, and then served as Assistant Baseball Coach at the University of South Florida (where Steve Rubin teaches).

The baseball staff will also include Pete Hutchins, a physical education teacher; Bill Hoene, of Arizona State University; Charlie Fingerhut (from 1978); and Frank Guarino, a music teacher with strong baseball experience and Bill Vadaro, who played for Middlesex Community College.

Archery

Our always popular archery program will again have strong leadership w i, th both Bob Gidari, Senior Camp, and Alan Rudolph, Junior Camp, returning this SumMer.

This will be Alan's 9th summer as archery counselor, and he attended the Tvorld Archery Ce nt.e r Workshop three times to receive special training and certification. (Alan started as a camper "-1i th us as an eight year old Apache.)

Bob, a Senior in Physical Education at Springfield College, spent ten days at the Norld Archery Center, and is now a Certified Archery Instructor.

Basketball

Our indoor and outdoor basketball courts will be busy places with camps' aspiring basketball players, and we have a staff of eight basketball coaches for the program.

Jim Gray, who coached our teenage campers last summer is back to continue the program he started last year. Two other basketball coaches will be back with us, with Perry Phillips in Lower Senior Camp, and with Miguel Brito, who was our basketball coach in 1977, returning to work this year with our Junior Camp.

Other members of our basketball staff will include John ~yan, who is varsity player at Assumption College (who will also be on our .aquatic staff) and' Mike Dale, who has been Waterski Director for six years.

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Waterfront

The American Red Cross of New England held its intensive Aquatic and Small Craft schools at our

camp this past ten day~ for the second year. Eleven members of our own staff were enrolled in the schools, four in sailing, and seven as swim instructors, and have received the American Red Cross Certification.

Our extensi_ve swim and small craft program is once again in the experienced hands of Ed Kesgen, who will be back for his fourth summer as Aquatics Director.

Ed will supervise our large staff of 26 counselors on our aquatics staff. All of our aquatics staff have Red Cross certification, with eleven of them having attended the Red Cross Aquatics School at our camp.

Ed is a college teacher in the field of Recreation, but he will return in the Fall to student status as he enters the Graduate School at Texas A and M University to study for h i.s Doctorate. Ed's wife Marianna, son Carl, daughter Loren and new baby girl, Jenna, will also be with us.

Showers

Our three separate camper shower houses have undergone elaborate renovations that will be enjoyed by all of our campers and counselbrs.

A new special wall board designed especially for shower rooms now graces the walls of all three shower houses.

Another most important addition will be a special vinyl matting that will be on the floor of the entire shower house building to cover the concrete floors.

Other improvements are new hooks for bathrobes, new benches, and new lighting.

NEW COACH OF THE COSMOS WAS JUNIOR CAMP HEAD COUNSELOR'

All of Mah-Kee-Nac takes great pride in the recent appointment o.f Ray Klivecka as coach of the famed Cosmos soccer team of New Jersey.

Ray was Head Counselor of our Junior Camp and supervised our soccer program in the summer of 1971. Ray was then soccer coach of City College when Bob Behrman was Athletic Director. A New York Post sportswriter, in writing about Ray last week, wrote "Getting to be coach of the Cosmos is q_uite a thing for one who was Head Counselor of a Boys' Camp."

Ray Klivecka, right, new coach of Cosmos, meeting with his team for first time yesterday at Giants Stadium.

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CREATIVE ARTS

The high quality of work in our Creative Arts Program is certain to be maintained this year as we will have six talented art instructors on our staff.

George Summers wilt be back for his 3rd summer with us, and he will be supported by Peter Lowe, returning from England for his 2nd summer, and four additional art counselors.

George specializes in Batik, and he now has a one-man show of his own Batik work at a Lenox gallery.

There will be two new programs, this summer, one led by Bill Ruth, of Missouri, in sculpture, and one led by Paul Saunders, of England in jewellery making.

Chris Horne will be the ceramics instructor and Timothy King will be an instructor in painting.

There are many hobby activities at Mah-Kee-Nac that attract large numbers of campers. One is the woodshop, where George Gross has directed the program for 12 years.

George won't be back this year, but we will again have John Milner back from last year, and with John will be an experienced Industrial Arts teacher, Cleve Wilson.

Photography

Our camp Photography Program will again play an important role in teaching campers the use of the camera, and developing, printing and enlarging. Camp has a completely equipped darkroom.

This year's photography counselors will be Nish Chande, of England, and Mark MCPhail, a Junior at Emerson College in Boston.

JOE MANISCHEWITZ

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Lou Brawer

Back to camp for his 15th summer will be Louis Brawer who this year will serve as an Administrative Assistant to Joe and Bob.

Lou has been an office staff member for several years. Lou first came to Mah-Kee-Nac as an eight year old Apache and has been a member of every tribe.

Jim O'Neill

Our many long-time key staff members are vital to the successful camp programming, and the important part of the program is Jim O'Neill.

Jim will be returning to Mah-KeeNac for his 15th summer and this will be his 5th summer as program coordinator, his fourth position over the years. Jim started as a member of our aquatics staff, and then became Aquatics Director. He followed this by serving as Head Counselor of Lower Senior Camp for many summers.

Jim is a Social Studies teacher at Princeton High School in New Jersey, and serves there also as coach of the varsity baseball team and as Assistant Coach of football.

Joe Navin

Camn has added a Food Service Director to our staff this year. This new director is Joe Navin, graduate of the Cornell University Hotel School and an experienced Food Director.

Joe's experience and organizational know-how-will soon be noted in the way the dining room functions.

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Ecology

This summer's program will have a twist into Environmental-Ecology projects for all age groups.

Mah-Kee-Nac was fortunate to be the only camp to tie into a special Environmental Internship Program of the Massachusetts Audubon Society.

Drew Barton who hails from Asheville, North Carolina, a Senior at Brown University and Steve Florenz, from Methuen, Mass., a SEnior at Vassar College, were selected as Environmental Interns and assigned to head this program at Mah-Kee-Nac.

Drew spent many days before camp touching base with some of the rich nature center programs in our immediate area, while Steve attended a seven-day workshop for camp counselors in this field at Rutland, Vermont.

Our Nature Center building has been given a new appearance both inside and outside.

Library

Our two-story library building overlooking the lake has undergone a major interior renovation, and with this there will be new programs that will result in greater use of the library.

A library is for books and reading, but not only for books. Our new stereo record player will be installed so that campers will use the library either for reading or for listening to music during resht period. There will also be special prograMs on rainy days. Campers will also be encouraged to join a new program in creative writing.

The expansion of this program wi Ll be directed by Paul Allen who will serve as Librarian. He will also be a member of our drama staff.

He will develop interesting programs around reading and music. There will be copies of the New York Times, and number of magazines for campers and counselors.

The library's change in appearance comes from new carpeting, additional windows, and additional comfortable chairs. The downstairs room, which is reserved for counselors, has been enlarged and has a new "look".

w.e.M.

Our~1ah-Kee-Nac radio station, WCM, has always drawn a large number of campers who love to go on the air.

Jim Zeiler, who has developed the station for the past 14 years, cannot be back this summer, and the program vrill be led by Derek Frost, who is experienced in radio broadcasting, and is involved in the program at the Uni versi ty of North Carolina.

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Ham Radio

Last But Not Least

This year our programs in Ham

radio and Electronics have attracted the largest number of campers ever, and the new building f6r this program, built in 1977, will be bustling with activity. Guy Hoghton will be the counselor in charge.

Our all-year round camp secretary, Roberta Allard, will continue her work at camp as secretary and bookkeeper.

The Totem

The Totem will be in the hands of Rich Patterson, a graphic designer from England. The Totem, as in the pas~, will come out each week and will be written entirely by our campers.

Roberta's husband, Bob, a Civil Engineering Graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, will be in charge of the camp maintenance staff.

Rich is planning a number of innovations, and one being planned is a new Totem yearbook appearance.

THE .ART SHOP

THE WATERFRONT

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Volume 43, Number 2

,July II, 1979

Arrival

The opening day at Camp is always an exciting one for our returning Campers, our new Campers, and our Counselor staff. Joe and Bob say it is just as exciting for them each year.

As seven buses rolled into Camp in the middle of Thursday afternoon on June 28, they were greeted by Jim O'Neill, our Program Director; our three Head Counselors, Rich Zerneck, Steve Rubin, and Ralph Wilcox; our Counselor staff of 90; as well as all the other staff of Camp.

Welcome signs were allover the place and many returning Campers were' rushing off to greet the many Counselors that they knew from last year.

Trunks were already unpacked, and all the beds were made by

the Counselors before the Campers' arrival, thus Campers were able to move into informal program with their Counselors.

That night each Camp had a separate get-together, and Camp was officially underway for the Summer of 1979.

First Overnight Trip A Great Success

Our trip to Mount Greylock

on a whole was a success. It would not have gone half that well if it wasn't for tripping counselors Bill Kern, Don Metcalfe, and Mark sullivan.

We set up camp at "chimney

site" and hiked from there. We took the Hopper Trail part way up and then switched on to Overlook Trail for a better view.

Fighting the rain we got the top and took she er at a

nearby inn the From

each ok

own

e the campers made their nd food. Which both good. We awoke in the

~~_reakfast, took

s and returned to sa ·sfied.

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Squiggles

The Junior Camp held its Annual Squiggles competition between the Junior bunks.

There were many games including: golf putting, sack race, frisbee race, obstacle course, and a tennis competition.

Although the afternoon was very hot, which made competition awkward, most Junior campers enjoyed themselves.

The Superstars

There would be 12 bunks if the Navajos and Cheyennes were combined. They did that in the Superstars Competition.

There are 12 events in the Superstars Competition. They are the Frisbie throw, Softball

throw, Hot Shot Basketball, Trivia Quiz, Skin the Snake, Running the Bases, Serving tennis balls, Obstacle Course, Making a Pyramid, Volleyball throw, Secret Square, and the Soccer dribble.

In the Obstacle Course Bunk 25 is leading with a 14.5 average for every person. The three fastest campers were Mike Ochs, Jon Young, and Todd Solan. So

Event

"Hot Shot" Basketball

"Skin the Snake"

Obstacle Course

Trivia Quiz

Softball Throw for Accuracy

Volleyball Toss

Running the Bases

Frisbee Throw for Accuracy

Tennis Serves

Soccer Dribble

far it is a close race, but Bunk 25 and 27 are winning.

The hardest event is the Square. There are five puzzles and you have to make squares out of them in five minutes. In the Softball throw you either roll the baIlor throw it into one of the boxes.

The guy who conducted this activity is our Head Counselor, Steve Rubin with the help of all the counselors. This is meant for everybody to have a good time. Steve also thinks of things like movies, the track meet, rec. night, cafeteria night, the Allstars, and other exciting events.

\'\1inning Bunk

Score

31

21. 6 pt. (average)

29

4.0 sec. (total)

28

23.1 sec. (total)

tie: 28, 30, 31

16/20 questions right

22

24.1 pt. (total)

31

23.8 (average)

26

14.9 sec. (average)

28

8.8 pt. (total)

31

7.3/10 (average)

29

18.0 sec. (average)

Todd Solan, Bunk 25

The "Great Race" was about people competing in a race from New York to Paris. A lady trying to get women~s rights competed in the race. Tony Curtis was a g~eat man and they made a new car called the "Lesley Special" after him.

The lady went in the race and when she was in the desert, something happened to her car. Professor Fate came by and woulqn't pick her up and the great Lesley came and picked her up instead.

Back in New York the editors wife took over and wouldn't put

the race in the paper. It ended when they went to the Eiffel Tower.

They lost because they stopped before the finish line. It was funny.

Jon Maier, Bunk 5

"Heaven Can wait" is the story of Joe Pendleton (Warren Beatty). Joe is prominent football player. One day he is riding his bicycle in a tunnel and a car comes at him.

Meanwhile, a "heavenly" assistant (Buck Henry) up in heaven decides not to wait to see the blood and broken bones, but decides to pluck him up from Earth bef~re he is actually dead. But, Joe s time has not come.

He was not on the Grim Reaper's list and he would have lived if

not for the anxious assistant.

Joe finds out and he becomes very upset. He wants his own body back, but it was cremated.

So, the search begins for a _ body that is as fit as a football player's.

Mr. Jordan (James Mason) helps

Joe get the body of a millionaire ~ about to be killed. The rest of the movie consists of Warren Beatty in the millionaire's body training to be in the Superbowl (which Joe would have ~een in~. Beatty falls in love w~th Julle

Christie and other antlcs occur.

This movie was a remake of

J d " "Here Comes Mr. or an .

Nominated for 9 major academy awards it lost out to "The Deer Hunter" and "Coming Home".

J.B. Davis, Bunk 40

unions.

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July 16 July 23 July 30 August 6 August 13

Rocky

What's Up Doc?

Von Ryan's Express The Boatniks

The Revenge of the Pink Panther

August 21

Rocky

What's Up Doc?

Von Ryan's Express The Spy Who Loved Me The Revenge of the Pink Panther

Grease

Ceramics

The Art Shop has been filled with ca~pers ever since their arrival. We already can see a big interest in ceramics and hope to have a strong program this surnmeebris Horne is our ceramics counselor. Chris hopes to do some slip casting as well as

hartd building and wheel throwing. We have two pottery wheels in the shop and plenty of tools for hand building.

The first week is always hectic and the Art Shop is no exception. We hope to have everything running smoothly real soon so please bear with us. We invite all campers with an interest in ceramics, as well as the other arts, to corne on down and give it a try~

Bill Ruth, Counselor

Enamelling

This program, run in the Art Shop, offers you the opportunity to make attractive jewelry. What is copper enamelling7

It is where different colored, powdered glass is sprinkled on to copper shapes like birds, fish, animal, and leaves. These are then heated by a kiln or butane gas torch until the enamel melts and fuses together.

The metal is then cleaned using emery cloth and wire wool until the surface is smooth and shiny ..

Next, the pin attachments are fixed on to the back so the shapes can be used as brooches or pendants.

These make ideal gifts for friends, parents, or just for yourself and they are good fun to make.

Paul Saunders, Counselor

Buster Brito and Mike Garcia Return

We are all pleased to see ~o former Mah-Kee-Nac Counselors return to Camp this year.

Miguel "Buster" Brito, who was in the Upper Senior Camp in 1977, is back this year as Group Leader of our 9-year-olds in the Iroquois Tribe. Buster has been teaching in Portugal the past two years.

Michael Garcia, who was on our Aquatic Staff last summer,

was not able to return this year. However, his plans changed suddenly and he returned to Camp on Sunday. He is back in the Upper Senior Camp, and on the Aquatic Staff. Mike has just finished graduate studies at Alfred University in the field of Physical Education.

The fishing program at Camp took a decided boost this week when our campers caught the enthusiasm of our Fishing Counselor, Larry LaFerriere.

Larry and Tony Frustaci together have a large number of fishermen under their guidance.

Richard Shankman (Algonquin, Bunk 44) was the first camper to corne up with a real catch, with three Sunfish to his credit.

Campers Enjoy Counselor Hunt

The Upper Senior Camp had a Counselor Hunt on Friday, July 6. The object of the game was to find different Counselors.

Every Counselor had a different letter card. When the Camper found a Counselor, the Counselor was to give the Camper his card. Two of them were negative point cards and one was worth 200 points. After a Camper got a card from a Counselor they were to bring it down to Richie's office.

The overall winner was Bunk 45 in the Algonquin tribe. Number Two wa s Bunk 41, and in

the Cherokee tribe it was Bunk 37.

Steve Sieqel, Bunk 41

Junior Gong Show Success

The Mah-Kee-Nac Annual Gong Show was held on Saturday night, July 7. This year was better than any other year. Mostly because the judges were so funny.

There were two dancers (Jeff Kaye and Glenn Hirsch) that were dancing to the song, "In the Navy". They were good. They

had good movements. Matt Selick played the trumpet. He was good; his score was 10-11-12.

Randy Gottlieb and Greg Fortunoff won the Gong Show prize which was a big platter of shaving cream in the face. They got the judges back.

Matt Crystal, Bunk 8

Lower Senior Skit Night

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Shower Improvements

A major improvement at Camp this summer is the new "look" in our three Camper Shower Houses.

First of all, all new "Formica" wall board was installed in the showers, with recessed

soap dishes. There is also new lighting, and the two together have given the shower houses a brighter and cleaner look.

Perhaps the most important improvement was the ,installation of a new product on the concrete floor of the shower area. This is a vinyl material.

The new vinyl floor made such a great hit in the shower area the Camp ordered immediately additional material that will be placed in

the drying rooms.

Everyday the walls and the floor material are washed with soap and detergent.

Monster Found

This week a turtle was washed ashore. Few times in Mah-Kee-Nac history has this ever happened.

Mah.Kee-N ac Victory

In a closely-fought riflery duel, Mah-Kee-Nac defeated the K~nmont shooters. Each camp provided two teams in the best spirit of friendly competition.

Kenmont's No.1 team defeated Mah-Kee-Nac Whites. In the 2nd round Mah-Kee-Nac Green won over Kenmont's No.2 group.

Team aggregate scores:

Mah-Kee-Nac 954 Kenmont 932

High shooters for the day -for Mah-Kee-Nac was Craig Erwich with an 86, and for Kenmont was Adam Rohdie with an 84.

Adam Goldman, Bunk 32

New Exit For Dining Room

Camp has a new arrangement for all to leave the Dining Room after meals, and this has proved to be an excellent change.

In the past the garbage

cans were in a corner of the Dining Room. A new room has been added to the side of the building to house the garbage cans. A new porch deck and stairway have been added to the room.

Another nice addition to Dining Room service has been a condiment table which now permits our Campers to place their trays down when they want mustard, jam, ketchup, butter, and salad dressing.

Two Softball Fields Get New Treatment

One softball field in Junior Camp and one softball field on the Upper Senior Campus have now been made to look like the other softball fields.

What Camp did was to have the grass in the infield and in the base paths removed. Both diamonds now have a much better look about them.

In addition, two 10-foot wings of fencing were added to the backstops of the diamonds.

Birthdays Of The Week
JONATHAN JEDEL 7/18 15
ADAM KRAEMER 7/20 9
MICHAEL GOLDBERGER 7/21 15
TODD MIRSKY 7/22 13 -
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DAVID BROWN 7/2} 11 J
BRIAN SANDERS 7/24 13 ..
20. Tooth Fairy Strikes Mah.Kee.N ac

Just before I arrived at Camp, during a New Jersey evening meal, I suddenly felt my tooth wobble. I soon forgot about it, but then three days into the camp program we had apples for snacks. The tooth started hurting again.

I gave it a push and it came out. It wouldn't stop bleeding so I went to the infirmary with Ralph, my Head Counselor. He was really nice. Barbara, the nurse, gave me salt water. I went back to my bunk minus one tooth and lots of blood.

In the morning I found a dollar under my pillow and the tooth was gone.

Ralph said maybe the Tooth Fairy had taken it, given me a dollar, and sent it home.

Jon Maier, Bunk 5

Americans In Narrow Victory Over British

The first Wide Game was played on July 8th. There were two teams, the British and Colonial. The Americans were stationed up at the Soccer Field and the British were stationed by the Soccer Field next to the Field House.

Although the point of the game was to penetrate the camp (which was four chairs in a square), no team penetrated the other camp.

The winner was determined by the amount of defenders that caught the attackers. The British had 29 and the Colonials won with 30 points.

J.B. Davis, Bunk 40

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Volume 43, Number 3

July 12, 1979

Mah Sing

Kee Nac Success

The 12th Annual Mah-Kee-Nac Sing was held in the Field House on Monday night, July 16. It

was the first time this year that the entire camp had gathered under one roof.

The Sing, usually held outside WCM on the Junior campus softball field, was held this year inside the Field House, due to weather conditions.

Even so, the Sing was much better inside, and in the future, it would be wise to hold it in the Field House.

By the time the Sing started, everyone was bursting with excitement, anxious to get the Sing started.

At the beginning, each tribe gave their cheers, starting with the little Apaches, and going up through the older tribes. The Junior camp cheer was won by the Iroquois.

The Navajos gave their cheer following the Mohicans, which was an excellent cheer, especially in the area of special effects. Everyone enjoyed the Navajos' cheer and they won the award in the Senior division ..

In the Junior Camp, the song was tied by the Apaches and the Iroquois again. The Mohican song was to the tune of the Beaoh Boys' "I vlanna Go Home".

In the Senior division, the Navajo song was to the tune of "Raindrops", and the winning song, the Cheyennes', was sung to "Hello Mother, Hello Father".

Competition and excitement were growing as it came time for the Upper Seniors to give their songs. The youngest Upper Seniors the Cherokees, song was to the tune of "Cabaret". The Algonquin song was called "Mah-Kee-Nac" , and the Senecas, who dressed up like greasers, sang "Sumfner Nights".

Mohicans

Navajos

Cherokees

The overall winners for the second year in a row were the Cheyennes, followed closely by the Cherokees--three-tenths of a point away ~rom winning.

As Bob Behrman says every year, "It was the ~losest Sing ever."

The Sing is an annual Mah-

Kee-Nac tradition ,enjoyed by all campers and counselors--winners

or losers.

Evan Siegel, Cherokee 33

Tennis

Program

The Mah-Kee-Nac Tennis program has gotten into full swing. ~he Lower and Uppe~ Senior Ladder has begun and challenge matches have already taken place with quite a few early upsets.

A new tennis program has been inaugurated this year and, from the looks of the enthusiasm, this may prove to be a great program.

Team captains were selected from both the Lower and Upper Senior Camps. Matches have already taken place and the play so far has been exciting to watch.

The Upper Senior League consists of the following teams:

Aces, Apples, Nets, Rackets, Topspins, Lobsters, Loves, Strings, and Volleys.

The Lower Senior teams consist of the Adidas, Keds, Nikes, Ponys, Pumas, and Tretorns.

Matches in the Upper Senior League consist of 8-game pro set with no-ad. Lower Senior League is 6-game pro set with no-ad. A good time looks to be the main ingredient for all involved.

Tennis instruction is underway with a pronounced lack of hustle. Stroke technique, manner, dress, and correct practice technique are being emphasized. Our tennis staff this year is doing great and all look forward to seeing everyone improve.

It would be good at this time to remind .all campers and counselors to return all balls to the tennis shack and not leave them lying around. Please do not take balls back to the bunk at any time. This only makes for an inconvenience to everyone involved. Please help the tennis staff and see to it that each person does his part.

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A special note must also be added for the Junior Camp which has shown much enthusiasm. Congratulations to our future Mah-Kee-Nac stars.

In one week our Camp will host the 12th Annual Mah-Kee-Nac Advanced Tennis Tournament. A field of 21 players will represent each of the six competing camps.

As of now many of our players are working like never before.

It is hoped that our participants will do their best. Please remember as spectators, that good sportsmanship on your part is equally as important for the success of a great tournament.

HAVE A GOOD TENNIS WEEK.

Mike Evans, Counselor

John Rapaport

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Bunk 6 in trip away from camp

Bunk 6 went on a trip to Beartown State Forest last Friday.

The weather was hot.

We saw two horses and a sheep on the side of the road. While

we were talking we saw tadpoles

in a little pond and we saw a frog.

While we were walking in the woods, Tommy Tarica got stung by

a bee. We returned to camp and he went to see Barbara, the nurse.

Thomas Roskin saw a chipmunk running on the side of the lake.

We really enjoyed it and thanks to Don Metcalfe and Bill Kern, our counselors, for making the trip possible.

Tommy Roskin and Tommy Tarica Iroquois 6

Tennis team enjoys intercamp tennis.

Intermediate Junior and Senior tennis players travelled to Crane Lake on Wednesday, July 10 to compete "in an intercamp tennis match. The match proved to be a good time for the 20 players from Mah-Kee-Nac and an extremely valuable experience for both camps.

Since no'Cherokees competed due to a trip, all our 11- & 12- year-olds played in a higher age group and did quite well. Sportsmanship on the part of our camp was good. It wr..5 our first away intermediate camp interplay.

By the way, as a secondary note, our tennis players left Crane Lake with a 3-point victory.

Mike Evans, Counselor

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Man Show for George Summers

We have a talented cartoonist in camp in the person of Joey Manischewitz, Navajo 23. Joey started his cartooning for the Totem when he came to camp last summer as a Mohican.

This summer, Joey has developed a new cartoon strip called "Sam and Max". Joey does the illustrating, and

he and Seth Goldberg, Navajo 24, together think up the

ideas and work on the dialogue.

George Summers, a counselor in the Art Program, has had three one-man shows and one will be coming up soon.

The latest one was in the Paddlewicker Gallery on Church Street in Lenox. The show was entitled "Nightmares and Dreams". Both The Berkshire Eagle and

The Berkshire Currier gave George's work favorable reviews. Here are some excerpts from those reviews:

The Currier says, "Summers' work consists primarily of interpretations or suggestions of people's faces done in the ancient art of batik.

The Eagle say, "In addition to showing remarkable control over a medium in which random effects are the rule, he further processes his works even after the desired imagery has been achieved on the cloth.

The following is an interview given by George to the Totem.

Totem: How did you get started in batik?

George: I wanted to be a painter, but I was too tempermental, so my art teacher in high school taught me batik in 1972. I've been doing it ever since.

Totem: How did you set up this show in Lenox?

George: I've been batiking up here in camp and I've been selling them in town, such as the Paddlewicker in Lenox and the Vlada in Stockbridge.

Joni Frankel, who owns the Paddlewicker, asked me last fall if I would be in~erested in a oneman show at her gallery. And, I said yes.

J.B. Davis, Algonquin 40

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Mah Kee Nac

In Skylab Scare

The Mah-Kee-Nac Lower Senior Camp went into pandemonium when Steve Rubin, our Head Counselor, announced that he predicted Sky Lab would fallon the camp's ' cafeteria. He asked everyone to wear protective helmets and be constantly looking up at the sky.

He also thought it would be good sport to put tongue depressors in the ground or on a roof or any place where you thought Sky Lab would fall. If it landed where

you put a depressor, Steve Rubin would give up the rest of his

, salary for the season.

Greg Bruell, Cheyenne 27

New Frisbee League for Juniors

This summer there is an Ultimate Frisbee League for Junior campers at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac.

Ultimate Frisbee is sort of like soccer, but you use a frisbee instead of a ball, and you can't run with the frisbee. It is a very fast and fun sport.

There are nine team oapt ai.ns , Only two teams play in a game at once.

The people who organized the league are Mark Mozden and Andy Cole. If you are interested in getting involved, see them.

The object of the game is to throw the frisbee to your team member who is in the goal. If he catches it, your team gets a point.

The nine teams play on different days. No matter what, the teams get to play.

Ultimate Frisbee is a very well-known sport. I'm on team seven myself, and I think it's a great sport.

Damon Dell, Mohican 4

Riflry team in narrow defeat.

A strong Half Moon riflery team on Thursday, July 12th handed Mah-Kee-Nac's shooters their first defeat with a wellwon 397. The team from Monterey edged our 392.

Out-of-camp committments or illness siphoned away four of Mah-Kee-Nac's seven scheduled starters, but team members Mike Koppel, Chris Moss, and Adam Pelzman were ably served by draftees Doug Greenhut, Jeff Crisconi, Mike Koppel, and Steve Edelman.

Both teams are looking forward to a rematch with their new friends.

Michael Koppel, Cherokee 36

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New Counselors

Join Mah Kee N ac

This year there are many popular activities, and to strengthen these activities Joe and Bob have looked for more counselors. So far we have five new counselors. The five counselors are as follows.

Fishing counselor, Larry LaFerriere works at a Y.M.C.A. Camp in Albany. He has just recently been in the Adirondack Mountains fishing and hunting. They are both his hobbies.

This year golf has become very popular so we got a third golf counselor, Mark Ehrlich. Mark is a graduate of Duke University.

In our boating program we have Mark Mozden who lS a certified W.S.I. He is also very interested in music. He plays guitar and clarinet.

John Preston has been added to the music staff. John teaches music at a school in Vermont. He has also spent over 20 years working at a Y.M.C.A. camp in Cape Cod. He will direct our musicals here at camp.

Camp has also added another electronics counselor because of the popularity of this program. Our new counselor is Bill Murphy and he is from Cohoes, New York.

Alby Albert, Cheyenne 29

Frisbee

Soccer

Frisbee soccer is a very fastmoving game. There are two

goalies for each team and lots of players. There is no contact allowed. In the game you are allowed to take three steps and then you must pass the frisbee. Each team tries to shoot the frisbee into the other's goal.

It was an excellent game for an evening activity.

Adam Silberman, Cherokee 36

Spy's Mah

found In Kee Nac

The Upper Senior Camp had an all-day "Spy Day" as a special activity on July 12. The entire Upper Senior Camp was divided into three teams: Scotland Yard, F.B.I., and Interpol.

. During the day they competed agalnst each other in soccer, softball, and tennis. Each team also made up trivia quizzes for the other teams. While all this was happening, each team tried

to identify the two spies in their midst. The, spies tried to avoid detection while feeding back line-ups, trivia questions, and other information to their real coach.

At the end of the day, each team had to identify the suspected spies. Points were awarded for correct selections which ;!clped determine the day's winning team, Scotland Yard. The winning team was led by Chief Inspector, John Ryan.

It was an exciting activity and a great day for the Upper Senior campers.

Adam Silberman, Cherokee 36

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'Wonka' and 'Rocky' thrill campers

One day a long time ago, there was a boy named Charlie. He was very poor.

On his way horne after school he met this man who said some weird things about the Wonka Factory. He told Charlie that people never carne in and they never carne out.

One day Mr. Wonka said he was going to open his factorv again. So, he put five gold~ tickets in candy bars and five people were going to find them. Four were found, but the fifth that had been found was really a hoax.

Charlie found a couple of cents in a shallow sewer. So, he went to the candy store and got the biggest chocolate bar they had and it was a Wonka bar.

Charlie then opened it up very slowly and there was a golden ticket. All his relatives said that it was imoossible because it had been f~und already. But, Charlie said that he saw in the newspapers that it was a hoax. T~en, his mother read the golden tlcket. He was right--he had found it.

So, his grandfather, who was in bed for 20 years, tried to get up. He got up and he started walking. Then they went to the Wonka factory.

They sawall Mr. Wonka's inventions and especially his latest one, the Everlasting Gobstopper.

Next they went to a room in which you will rise if you drink the magic liquid. Hr. Wonka said not to, but one kid did it anyway. They got too high, but then they popped and slowly went down.

~inally, Charlie and Grandpa went lnto Mr. Wonka's office. Grandpa asked why they didn't win the Wonka bar, and and Mr. Wonka was yelling at him. So, Charlie's grandfather carne out and Charlie went in and returned the Ever-

lasting GoDstopper. Mr. Wonka said they had passed the test he had been giving them.

Charlie and his grandfather were given the factory, and they were flown allover in a golden elevator.

Jon Maier, Mohican 5

The Lower Senior Camp saw the movie "Rocky" on July 17. It was about a boxer, the "Italian Stallion" (Rocky).

Rocky was a loan shark and a lone boxer who lived in a poor section of town. Each day he would go to a place called Mickey's Boxing and, after practicing, would go to his favorite pet store where he saw his girlfriend, Adriane. Adriane was a cashier in the pet shop.

During that time the heavyweight champio~ was Apollo Creed. The opponent that wanted to win back. the title got hurt. Apollo found that he liked the name "Italial1l Stallion" so he challenged Rocky in the Bicentennial Fight.

Rocky lost the fight, but he still had his girlfriend that he loved, Adriane.

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MAH-KEE-NAC 1st IN OUR INVITATIONAL

Camps Winadu; Taconic, Lenox, Watitoh, Greylock, Crane Lake, and Mah-Kee-Nac competed in the MahKee-Nac Invitational Tennis Tournament. We won the tournament, 34-33, with Greylock coming in second. The tournament took place on July 23, 24, and 25.

It was an exciting tournament, filled with many excellent matches and also a power failure on the first night that stopped the play for a night.

On the following page is an interview with Mike Evans, Head Tennis Coach and Counselor. (CONTD OVER

1st Row, L-R: Todd Green, Josh Protass, Alan Rosen, Greg Dickman, Jon Kalman, Evan Gewirtz, Chris Feinman.

2nd Row: Adam Pelzman, Andy Spicer, Steve Goldberger, David Coleman, Andy Kleinberg.

3rd Row: Scott Gewirtz, Billy Smith, Eric Rosenberg, Keith Mandel.

4th Row: St_eve Weinberger, John Rapaport, Mike Evans, Mike Goldberger, Richard Moskowitz.

Totem: When dia the team start practicing?

Mike: We really started working the second week of camp.

Totem: How was it set up?

Mike: Different age combinations were worked out and we narrowed it down to 21 that would represent the three divisions (11-,13-, and 15-year olds)--three singles and two doubles in each division.

All three teams worked hard and several people practiced early in the morning. I personally felt that these people worked together and formed a nucleus tennis team. Totem: Could you tell me the results of this exciting tournament? Mike: All our participants got through the first round and many reached the semi's and finals.

Camp Lenox proved to be the strongest in the ll-year-old group. (They swept singles and doubles.)

The 13-year-old Greylock team won the championship in singles and doubles. However, in the 15-year-old bracket, Mah-KeeNac doubles (Eric Rosenberg and Keith Mandel) defeated the other Mah-Kee-Nac doubles team (Billy Smith and Richard Moskowitz) 6-2, 6-2 to capture the doubles championship.

In the 15-year-old finals, John Rapaport was involved in an emotional match. The score was 6-6, and he went on to playa

tie-breaker and was ahead 2-1 when the lights went out.

The following evening, John went on to finish the tie-breaker and win 7-6. He also captured the second set, 7-5. This match clinched the championship for Mah-Kee-Nac. Mah-Ke~Nac's final total was 34 points and Greylock finished second with 33 points. Totem: Do you have anything else to say concerning the tournament? Mike: This year's tournament marked the first time Mah-Kee-Nac had a complete field of ball boys 1.n every match.

J.B. Davis, Algonquin 40

Singles Winner John Rapaport

Doubles Winners

Kei th Mandel and Eric Rosenberg

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Cheyennes enjoy trip to Mystic

The Cheyennes left for their trip to Mystic Nednesday morning thinking we were going to have a good time. We were surprised-we had a, great time.

After a long and tiring bus ride, we arrived at Mystic Seaport where we toured such sites as the Morgan, which is the last wooden whaling ship. There we saw a

slide show on whaling, specifically on the values of whaling.

We also toured the old buildings and other ships. Then we proceeded to have dinner at the Steak Loft where we had skewered beef with french fries, bread and butter, ice cream and we were able to select from a very good salad bar.

Originally, we were supposed to stay at the K.O.A. Campground, but our plans were changed when Mike Dale called the weather and found that it was going to rain.

We then split our two buses up and each bus went to a different hotel. Half of us stayed at the Norwich Motel and half stayed at the Sheraton.

After a decent sleep we

got up and had breakfast at the Howard Johnson's. We had scrambled eggs and toast.

We then went to the Mystic Marine Life Aquarium. There we observed many fish until we attended the dolphin show where we saw three dolphins performing tricks.

We then had lunch at McDonald's. After lunch we went to the Submarine Memorial. There we saw the "Croaker", an old submarine which was built back in the early 1900's. It sank 11 Japanese ships in World War II, but, as of 1972, 'it was retired.

After touring that we went

on a little boat ride. We finished and headed back to camp and

arrived in time for dinner.

Lee Hirsch, Cheyenne 28 Marc Rosenberg, Cheyenne 27

Junior's enjoy out of camp trip

When the Iroquois got to Shaker Village, they ate lunch, and after lunch they went on tour. Here is what it was like.

They saw old books and documents of the Shakers and maps of Shaker villages.

There are still nine Shakers in the world. They live in Maine and New Hampshire. Fifty-four is the age of the youngest. The other Shakers are in their 70's and 80's.

The Shakers separated women workers on one side and on the other side were the men.

The Iroquois went to the Broom Shop where we saw a guide make a broom. Next was weaving where we saw wool made into string.

If you don't know who the Shakers are, they are people who believe in Christ and spirits.

Peter Greene & Andy Rose Iroquois 7

This year, the Mohicans went to Old Sturbridge Village. It was a 2 hour ride from camp towards Boston.

The village is comprised of about 150 buildings, each representing different skills which were used about 200 years ago. These included the pottery shop, wood shop, town hall, school house, blacksmiths, and many more.

All the people of the Village wore clothes identical to the ones worn long ago.

It is self-sufficient in food production, and all the shoes and ceramic ware is also made at the Village.

An exhibit which was fun was the free buggy ride. Souvenirs and candy were bought in the gift shop before we set off back to camp.

It was a fun trip.

Kenny Berland, Mohican I

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Jewelry Program Going Strong

Most of the jewelry from· the Art Shop was on display last week. There were pieces such as copper enamelling, rings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants made out of bones, silver, copper and plastic resin.

The counselor who helped us make this fine jewelry is Paul Saunders. He is in Bunk 13.

I hope you make some fine jewelry with Paul. It takes about three periods to make some. Good luck.

Greg,Brody, Iroquois 8

Swim team. in intercamp contest

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac Swim Team rolled out of camp on July 19. We went to Camp Winadu for th.e Winadu Invitational Swim Meet.

Winadu came in first with

127 points; Mah-Kee-Nac was second with 110; and Camp Emerson came

in third with 35 points.

The Cheyennes and Cherokees won all relays and finished second in all relays, too.

Other big winners for MahKee-Nac were Marc Rosenthal, Ron Schachter, Ken Kraner, and Scott Rosen.

Special mention goes to our Apache Free-Style Relay team that finished third out of six against 9-year-olds.

Altogether it was a very eventful day.

Jimmy Prusky, Navajo 23

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Is there life in Man-Kee-Nac

Last May, a congressional subcommittee was formed to research the puzzling enigma of Mah-Kee-Nac. The results are as follows.

All transmissions from the camp had stopped in May of 1978. One-half a month later, an impenetrable mist covered the camp, making aerial observation impossible. The worried President attempted to establish communication with Mah-Kee-Nac. All failed.

That month, the Marines sent a fully-armed, all-terrain, amphibian vehicle into the camp. After it fell into a pothole in the camp driveway, it was never heard from again.

Three weeks later, in July, the Navy sent a destroyer into the harbor. After a landing, a band of hostile Mah-Kee-Nacers attacked the crew and forced them to beat a hasty retreat. The destroyer sunk while it attempted to leave the harbor. It had struck a mass of debris that was stuck in the ice.

The last attempt came ~in August, when the subcommitte

was formed. A NASA space capsule inadvertently landed in the Upper Senior Camp. When they went out to-explore, they were muggen and have never been heard from s i.nce ,

The sub commi t tee I s chai rman, asked if there was life in MahKee-Nac, answered an adamant IINO!"

David Goldberg, A;gonquin 40

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Israel comes to M.K.N.

The Algonquins received a presentation on Israel by Avi Bornshtein and Shlomo Sabia last Wednesday night.

Shlomo and Avi are botn native Israelis (sabras in Hebrew). Their presentation consisted of a narrated slide show and a conversation afterwards.

The presentation covered many of the facets of Israeli l~fei from the water problem to the kibbutzim and from the War of Independence to the new Egyptian/rsraeli peace treaty.

Also discussed were the economic situation, the government, the petach tikvah, tel HAl JERUSALEM SDE BOKER, MASADA (which

has a particularly interesting legacy).

Altogether, it was an enjoyable evening which seemed to take me to the Holy Land itself.

David Goldberg, Algonquin 40

Kayak trip with a difference

David Ames, Eric ~aker, Steve Siegel, and our counselor, Lehel Reeves, were going to the swamp

on Thursday, July 20. We got there and I found a turtle.

Lehel told me to put it in my kayak so I could bring, it back to camp. So, I put it in and then I decided it would bite me. I started yelling and went really fast over to the side.

I got out and took the turtle

out and threw it back in the lake.

Third period, Lehel and I went back and found another one. This time we were smart and took a bucket. We brought it back to the Nature Shack and it is

there now.

Then fourth period, Lehel, Jimmy Prusky, Ron Schacter, and I went back. We saw lots of frogs, but caught nothing. It was a fun experience.

Steve Siegel, Algonquin 41

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Juniors in snipe hunt

The Junior Camp Snipe Hunt of 1979 was a good one. The winners in the Apaches were the members of Bunk 12 with 120 points. In the Iroquois, Bunk 11 won with 185 points and the winner of the Mohicans was Bunk 2 with 142 points.

Overall winner in the Junior Camp was Bunk 11. Lots of other bunks came close.

It was a great Snipe Hunt.

Everyone had fun.

Peter Greene, Iroquois 7

Seniors watch the All Star game

Cafeteria ~ight was held in Upper Senior Camp on Tuesday night, July 17.

A large group of Algonquins and Cherokees decided that they were going to watch the 50th All-Star Baseball Game.

At first we went to the library to watch on a small black-and-white television

set. We watched the pre-game show on the small television and then Richie Zerneck, our Head Counselor, told us we should go over to Joe and Bob's cabin.

In the cabin we found a 19-inch color television that had just been set up there by Counselors Jim Gray and Paul Saunders.

The National League won their eighth straight All-Star game by a score of 7-6 in an exciting 9th inning.

In the game the two teams alternated putting runs on the board, but in the last two innings, the National League scored two runs. In the 8th inning, Lee Mazilli hit a solo home ruh off the losing pitcher, Jim Kern, to tie the score.

The American League threatened in the 8th inning

with two men on first and third and two outs. The batter hit a single to right field and Brian Downing tried to score, but was out because of a great throw by Dave Parker to Catcher Gary Carter.

In the National League's ninth inning, Jim Kern loaded

the bases with three walks. Then, Bob Lemon, the American League Manager, brought in Ron Guidry. Guidry walked Lee Mazilli to make the score 7~6 in the National League's favor.

The MVP for the game was Dave Parker, and the winning pitcher was Bruce Sutter.

Marc Grodsky, Cherokee 39

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Softball league for lower seniors

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The newly formed Cheyenne' softball has enjoyed earlv-

season success under the direction of Frank Guarino, Mike Harrington, and Otto Vanderharst. There are four teams in the league. They are Century 21, Arlex Oil, Electric Light, and House Buyers.

. On the top of the league, wlth a 4-1 record, is Century 21. Century is led by Adam "Tank" W~sserstein's good pitching and tlmely game-winning hits. Dean Silverman's all-around play has been a great help to the success of Century 21.

In second place is Electric Light who, after two opening losses, bounced back to pound

the House Buyers 12-2 and Arlex Oil 6-0. Steve Goldberger has pitched very well and the hustling fielding of Brad Handler and Scott Rosen has helped to turn the team around.

, In third is Arlex Oil who, behind. Peter Turk and Mark Rosenberg, have been doing well. Arlex took the House Buyers 19-4 in a game last week, but lately has been experiencing a power outage.

In fourth place, with a record of 1-4, is House Buyers. T~eir first win carne on Monday wlth an upset over Arlex Oil on the strength of a 3-run horner

by Jon Telsey. Another bright spot on the team is Doug Kaplan who is a great all-around player.

The league promises an interesting race to the championship. We'll keep you posted!

Andy Gardner, Cheyenne 28

Intramurals always a popular activity

. ~he Intramurals were organ-

lzed ln Lower Senior Camp by Counselor Mike Dale and Head Counselor Steve Rubin.

In this activity, different teams play against one another every week. They compete in softball, soccer, tennis, basketball, hockey, and volleyball. Occasionally we have riflery, archery, badminton, and board games. Each game is worth points and, to this date, the Antlers led by Peter Turk and Jon Telsey have compiled 56 points.

The program has proved a success thus far as the point total would indicate, excepting the Hookers who seem to enjoy the cellar of the league with

G points.

It is rumored around the league that Steve Goldberger, Scott Rosen, and Brad Handler, among other top stars, may declare free agent status at the end of the season.

Owner Frank Guarino of the ~ntlers has expressed strong lnterest in obtaining some of these gate attractions, except Owner Scott Higgins of Southern Comfort is said to have the inside track. Owner Bob Gidari has expressed outrage at the free agent market, but some owners say

. he has a prayer of getting the stars.

The Dark Horse may be Mike Harrington's Wolverines.

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August 2, 1979

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Fun Booths and Lively Parade Make 1979 Circus Huge Success

Steve Goldberger, Cheyenne, bubbles over Carnival.

Everyone enjoyed the spirit of the '79 Carnival, as the Junior field was converted into a midway, on July 28. During the Saturday morning, Ron Greenleaf and the other maintenance men set up the skeletons and supports for the booths, as everyone excitedly looked on, anxious to set up their posters and crepe paper and get the Carnival going.

After days of preparing for the Carnival in the Woodshop and Art Shop, the Carnival grounds gradually developed, as bunks

worked together to prepare their booths.

The Carnival started after Rest Hour when the Upper Seniors gathered on the hill in front of the Mess Hall, with the judges.

The Juniors, leading the Lower Seniors "paraded" down the road by the side of camp, in bright costumes, and with colorful posters.

The theme of the '79 Carnival and Parade was heroes and villains, and some bunks marched as "Star Wars", "Keystone Cops", "Robin

Hood and His Merry Men", "Lumbe r j acks-

We Built America" and "Heroic Indians and Villainous Cowboys".

In the Junior parade, the Pow Wows of Bunk 12 won, with Bunk 7 coming in second.

The Lower Senior Parade included some interesting bunks disguised as Star Trek and Geekes", "S~per Freaks", but the most origwas "Super Heroes on Strike".

The winner was Bunk 23's "Justice League" followed by "The OPEC Oil Cartel 'Have Gas Will Travel'" JB. 30)

As people ran back and forth to booths, three other areas on the Junior campus were also very congested. These were the popcorn wagon, the fabulous Moonwalk, and the Fribble stand.

Many bunks had good booths this year. In the Junior camp, the winner was Bunk 9's Space Attack,

and second place was Dunk the Counselor by Bunk 5.

Second place booth was Bunk 24's Spaced Out in the Lower Senior Camp, and first place went to the members of Bunk 30 for their booth, Bagel in a Haystack.

The winner in the Upper Senior Camp was Bunk 47' s Texas oil Hunt, followed by Bunk 39' s Flower Power.

An addition to the Carnival this year was a booth run by two of our counselors. The booth was run by Mike Gibbons (Cherokee) and George Summers (Navajo). It was called Face Painting. Many people went to the booth and came out looking quite different than they did going in.

This year's Carnival was terrific fun, and I think everyone liked it very much.

Evan Siegel, Cherokee 33

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Many Former Counselors Visit

Each summer former campers and counselors are continually dropping into camp to visit their camper and counselor friends.

This summer is no exception.

This past Saturday and Sunday there were visits from four

former counselors who were happy to find each other visiting camp on the same weekend.

Jimmy Gluckson came by for his second visit this summer. This is the second summer that Jimmy has missed camp since he was a nine-year-old Iroquois. Jimmy missed camp when he was 16 years old and spent the summer

in Spain. He has been a counselor here for the past five summers

in charge of Junior softball. He graduated in June from Skidmore College and is now writing sports in White Plains, New York.

Another long-time counselor to visit was Larry Lichtenstein, who also graduated from Skidmore in June. Larry graduated with Phi Beta Kappa honors and is now on the admissions staff at

Irwin Grossman, Jimmy Gluckson and Larry Lichtenstein among Lhem.

Skidmore. Larry was in our Junior camp these past five summers.

Irwin Grossman, who served one summer as baseball counselor in Lower Senior Camp and two summers as a nature counselor is now Director of the day camp at the Boston YMCA Nature Center,

The fourth visitor was Peter Meyer, who was a counselor for five summers. Peter is now finishing graduate studies in social work in Boston.

Bill Littleton In New College Position

Dear Joe and Frances, Bob and Diane,

I want to send along to you and to all my camper and staff friends a happy and hearty hello. Trusting that the '79 season is as great as ever, please know that I genuinely miss sharing the good times that M-K-N offered me for three summers. It was indeed a pleasure to be part of the camp family.

The year has gone very well for me at Florida State and am looking forward to an upcoming move; later this week, I will assume a position as Student Personnel Services Office and Instructor of Sociology at the

University of South Carolina at Union. I am eager for the challenge of this faculty and administrative job!

Though I will not be able

to visit the Berkshires and M-K-N this summer, I do hope to get tnat way next year if the gas crunch permits. Thanks for your standing invitation.

I do wish everyone the best as you begin the second halfcentury! Please give my warmest regards to all and special wishes to the Cheyennes, Cherokees, and Algonquins that provided me with such terrific memories.

,I

Sincerely yours,

Bill Littleton

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Lower Senior Camp Stages Fine Production of "1 776"

Andy Gardner in star role of,John Adams.

Camp Mah~Kee~Nac was taken back over a hundred years to the setting of the musical "1776". The play was given on two nights, July 29th and 30th. The play went like this:

John Adams, played by Andy Gardner, was trying to convince Congress to seek Independence, but the Congress would not listen to him.

He then asked Ben Franklin, portrayed by Matt Stillman, to help him toward his goal. ,

Richard Henry Lee, played by Steve Salee, is asked by Benjamin Franklin to propose Independence. Lee comes to Congress with his resolution. The only problem is John Dickinson, played by Peter Cohen, who 0as against Independence ln every way.

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After Lee's resolution, Adams (trying to buy time because

Caesar Rodney~ played by Mike Ochs, was sick) proposed a declaration, stating their goals and aims.

Thomas Jefferson (Jeff Braemer)

was chosen to write it.

Later, as the declaration

s being read, Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin decided that America's national bird should be the Eagle even though Franklin wanted it to

the turkey.

After amendments and alterations, the declaration was ready to sign. It was then that John Dickinson decided to leave Congress and fight in the Colonial army because he could not sign it.

The Declaration of Independence was signed and a country was born.

A country called America.

The whole play was a credit

to our great Director, John Preston.

Jeff Braemer, Cheyenne 32

Steve Gordon, Matt Stillman, Andy Gardner, M ike Weiss, and Jeff Braemer.

The Cast

John Adams

Ben Franklin Thomas Jefferson Richard Henry Lee John Hancock

John Dickinson

Dr. Lyman Hall Stephen Hopkins Edward Rutledge Col. Thomas McKean Charles Thomson

Andy Gardner Matt Stillman Jeff -Braemer Steve Salee Andy Sachs Peter Cohen Scott Young Andy Spicer Adam Stulberger Cary Granat Jeff Davis

George Reed Bobby Milstein

Caesar Rodney Mike Ochs

Samuel Chase Adam Stillman

Lewis Morris Andy Schwartz

Roger Sherman Mike Weiss

Robert Livingston Steve Gordon Josiah Bartlett Mark Wolf

John Witherspoon James loVilson Joseph Hewes Andrew McNair

Jason Somerfeld Paul Williams Greg Bruell Todd Solan

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After Camp Onota closed down in 1974, it was such a hard decision to choose where to continue my camping. As I look back, I'm so glad I chose M-K-N. The entire system is first-class and I thank you for making my summers that much more meaningful and enjoyable.

I miss M-K-N a great deal.

I hope to visit towards the middle of August (around the 15-20) for a day or two, if that's possible. I'll call when I get back to New York on August 12. I'd really love to see the camp and visit everybody.

Say hello to Jim Zeiler, Rich Zerneck, Steve Rubin, and everyone else who's taking part in the summer of '79. I'm having a great time and I hope everyone at M-K-N is enjoying a happy and healthy summer.

Hope to see you soon.

Alumni Camper Writes From Israel

Dear Joe, Frances, Bob, Diane, and Jim,

I just wanted to write and tell you what I'm doing this summer and tell you what I have planned for the rest of the summer. I'm Qurrently in the South Sinae, Israel and having a great time. I'm on a tour run by the American Zionist Youth Foundation

(AZYF). The trip is for six weeks and we're touring throughout Israel. There are thirty-five kids (15 boys, 20 girls) and four counselors. We're all enjoying

a great summer. Israel is a beautiful country with a huge diversity in people, topography, and the entire culture in general. We've toured throughout the north and now the south. Tomorrow we leave for Eilat and then we're off for our final week in Tel Aviv.

However, no matter how much I love this summer, the Mah-Kee-Nac camping experiences I had keep on making me think about the green, lush Berkshires and the great people and atmosphere which gives M-K-N that special place in my heart. I miss the basketball

court, the luxury of 16 tennis courts, the soccer fields, and

most of all the baseball field. Knowing the way M-K-N has operated in the past, I'm sure the facilities and program have improved over this past year alone. I'm sure all the M-K-N'ers are having a great summer. I can truly say that my

su:rnmers a.t M-K-N were the best of

my li:ee and I hDpe all your work

and effort is always ap~reciated

by all the campers 'and· counselors. M-K-N will alway's be a strong and happy memory, but even more than that--it played such a large role

in helping me adjust to the barage of responsibilities that's placed

on a teenager and my entire future will be affected by the decisions

I make when I'm 17 and 18 years

old.

Love, Joel

Upper Seniors Enjoy World Record Events

The Upper Senior Camp for the second time this summer, gathered to make and break Mah-Kee-Nac World Records. Some of the records are as follows:

Standing broad jump--Chris Moss at 8 ft. 1 in.

Sit-ups--Jordie Wolfe,550. Step-ups in one minute-Billy Smith, 62.

Squat thrusts--Billy Smith,

48.

Holding soccer balls--Nick Panteles, 15.

One-arm pushupe-c-Lar ry Mai tlin, 40; Ken Gellman, 39.

Chinups--Larry Maitlin, 20. Vertical jump--Vinny Warren, 24~ inches.

It was a fun and exciting activity and everyone had an enjoyable evening.

Ken Gellman, Cherokee 33

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Junior Camp's Annual College Day Proves Exciting As Peking Wins

Junior camvers engaged in College Day fun activities this past week. This year's colleges were the University of Moscow

and the University of Peking, with Charlie Fingerhut as leader of

the Moscow team and Jason Wong as leader of the Peking team.

After all-day events, all of a novelty nature, and the song

and cheer program at night, the University of Peking was announced the winner 172-156.

The final event in the afternoon was a team marathon relay, run through an obstacle course

with the team of each tribe holding

hands as they went through the events.

It was interesting that both the two Apache teams and the two Iroquois teams both ended up in a tie in the marathon. The Peking Mohicans won their marathon.

That night on the Junior campus the two college teams gave forth with their songs and cheers. Peking won the song to the tune of "We're the Chinese, If You Please". The Moscow team won the cheer.

Bob and Diane Behrman and Iroquois Group Leader Miguel Brito were the judges.

Pelting campers hear the winning score.

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Fun Scenes From College Day

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Split Games With Winadu

Camp Winadu came here to engage in intercamp games on July 26, 1979. They arrived in the afternoon to compete in baseball, soccer, and two basketball games.

Baseball and soccer were played first. In the soccer game, our team totally dominated the opponents and defeated them 11-0. On the other hand, the baseball team took a hard loss by losing the game by the score of 8-3.

After the afternoon events we all had dinner and then prepared for the A and B basketball game at night in the field house.

The B game was played first.

Our team lost a heartbreaker. Going into the second quarter we were up by about five points, but then Winadu took advantage of us and beat us by a score of 19-17. Special credit goes to Dan Solo and Lou Mintz who both played exceptionally well.

After the B game, our A team came up against the best from Winadu. They won the game 45-26 with superb playing by John Rapaport, Mike Goldberger, and Vinny Warren. The team played together well with pinpoint passing and flawless shooting.

All in all we tied two games apiece.

Billy Smith, Algonquin 11

Junior Counselor Skits Fun

Counselor Skit Night was held on July 24. Most of the counselors put on some sort of show. It was very pleasant and raised a round

of applause every time.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

There were acts like "Human Car", "What I Found in the Woods", "Consequences". The best, my favorite, was "If I were not a Counselor".

So, it proved to be an enjoyable night. Whoever said that counselors were untalented Nurds was definitely wrong! (Sometimes)

Danny Rocker, Mohican 5

English Champs Sign Soccer Ball

This summer Camp Mah-Kee-Nac was presented with a soccer ball signed by the team members of Liverpool Football Club.

Camp was fortunate in receiving the gift of this soccer ball signed by outstanding soccer players through Counselor Angus Matheson. Angus comes from Birmingham, England, and he. has friends on the team.

Signatures included those of Ray Clemence (England's goalkeeper), Tommy Smith (who led the Club to two European Cup victories), and Graeme Souness, who arranged for the team to sign the ball.

Liverpool F.C. is r~garded by many people as being the best soccer team in the world. Most of its players are full internationals, and they have won the European Cup twice and every other major soccer honor, at home and abroad.

Apaches Enjoy Nature Trip

The Apache tribe went on a trip to the Bird Sanctuary on August 1. It was fun.

First we took a nature hike with Drew Barton, our nature counselor. We saw lots of frogs, toads, and tadpoles.

After the nature hike we had lunch. Then we played nature games for about a half an hour.

Next we went into the museum and looked at different things. There was a bee hive. The bees were climbing all around. In one room there were two rattlesnakes, a gardner snake, and one copperhead snake.

We enjoyed the bird and fish quiz. There was also a place where you could get a souvenir. Then we went outside and saw a racoon, an owl, and two turkeys. Then we went to the field and waited for the bus. And then we went back to camp on the bus.

Adam Kraemer & David Leviss Apache 12

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Log Interests Bunk 11

The campers in Bunk 11 dissected a log in nature class.

First, we wanted to see what was living in it. Secondly, we wanted to study about the soil cycle. We found interesting things inside the log. The big things found were five mushrooms, six spiders, and one flying beetle.

Some little things were different types of seeds, a baby salamander, millipedes, a slug, and an ant.

It was very fun.

Josh Telsey, Iroquois

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"The Spy Who Loved Me" is a very exciting movie. You see, all James Bond movies are exciting. Like the beginning, when James Bond is being chased and his ski pole turns into a machine gun. He always just gets away.

Roger Moore plays James Bond 007 and the lady enemy is called Triple X.

At the end of this great movie James Bond and XXX were in love.

Juniors Love James Bond Movie

Adam Hait & Marc Rosenthal Mohican 2

Winadu Ahead Of Cheyennes

The Cheyennes went to Winadu for intercamp games this week. Out of six games, we won two and lost four.

The wins were in B soccer and B softball. In B soccer we won 7-0. Goal scorers were Peter Turk with 3 goals, and Adam Stillman, Irwin Baum, Doug Kaplan, and

Doug Krugman with one each. Assists went to Doug Kaplan, Doug Krugman, and Shawn Lewis.

We won B softball 4-1. We lost A basketball, C soccer, A baseball, and C softball.

Doug Kaplan, Cheyenne 30

Learning In The Dark Room

I never worked in a darkroom before I came to camp. Now, from what I was taught By Nish Chande, our counselor, I know practically everything I need to know about photography. I'm thinking about getting my own darkroom!

Photography is one of mine, and a lot of the other kids I've asked, favorite activities.

hrhen the Navajos went to Cooperstown, I took my camera along and got many nice pictures. When I got back, I developed the negatives and printed them on paper. It was very easy.

Steve Gordon, Navajo 25

Lenny Leaves For Ireland

Lenny McCaigue, who has been a soccer coach here for six years, was this year appointed coach to the National School's Boys'

hockey team in Northern Ireland for next season.

Because of this appointment, Lenny had to leave Camp this past week, and all of us here wish Lenny full success.

Lenny's place has been taken by Phil Salathiel, who has been

a soccer coach here for the past three years, and who has just come over from Great Britain to spend the last month with us. Phil is now a Physical Education teacher,

Strong Mohican Soccer Team

The Junior soccer program led by Lenny McCaigue, Mohammed Hassen, Nick Tomaszewski, and Phil Salathie: was a success both for themselves and the campers.

This success was reflected in the "A" team's performance against Greylock, with a rewarding 3-0 victory.

The Junior camp team was so good that they confidently went to play the Navajos. This game the "A" team lost 2-1, but each individual played to a high standard of soccer.

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Tree Lesson For Bunk 12

The last nature activity that Bunk 12 did was field sampling in the woods next to Camp. One reason we did it was the do what scientists do when studying the environment. The other reason was to have fun.

We sampled the trees to see which kind was most common. We found 22 hemlocks, 10 maples, five pines, two beeches, one black ash, and one hickory. So, hemlocks are probably the most common tree.

We learned a lot from this.

We learned one type of scientific sampling method. We learned that there are a lot of different kinds of trees.

Members of Apache 12

Adam Kraemer, Adam Seitchik, Jon Grant, Jon Harris, David Leviss, Doug Hirsch, Ari Hait, Steve Selick.

Tennis Team Results

Mac Division

Apples 5 0

Aces 2 2

Nets 2 2

Rackets 1 3 Topspins 1 3

Nac Division Strings 4 1 Lobsters 3 2

Loves 2 2

Volleys 0 4

Tre Bragg, Captain of the Apples tennis squad, went through the season undefeated with a 5-0 record. giving his team a 1st seed in the) 1st Team Tennis Tournament.

Eric Rosenberg's team, the Strings, won the Nac division with a 4-1 record and, thus, became the #2 seed.

Mohicans At Tanglewood

The Mohicans went on a trip out of camp to Tanglewood. It was pretty good.

We had lawn tickets which meant we had to sit either on

the grass or the benches. We saw a rehearsal of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Jon Leviss & David Stern Mohican 2

Cheyennes-Danbee Socials

The boys of tfie Cheyenne tribe had their first social with the girls of Camp Danbee here at Mah-Kee-Nac on July 23.

Soon after the start of the social, the counselors paired off the boys and the girls into couples. The partners stayed together the entire evening.

When the evening was over, we exchanged addresses with the girls.

Steve Salee, Cheyenne 29

One night after dinner the Ch_ey-ennes. got on t.he bus. We were headed for Broyles Rollerskating Arena, and we had a rollerskating social with Camp Danbee.

It was a little crowded, but all in all it was really fun. We got back to camp at 5 minutes to 11 instead of 9:30.

Most of my friends and I enjoyed it a lot and hoped we could do it again.

Josh Reibel, Cheyenne 31

Jon Telsey Best Skipper

Twelve of Mah-Kee-Nac'f: sailors went to Camp Greylock for a regatta on Friday, August 1. There were five camps in the races wi th each camp sailing four sunfish and two sailfish. All thirty boats were at the starting line

at the same time and each kind of boat was in a certain class. The first race was in the morning and two more were in the afternoon.

When the horn blew for the start of the first race, the wind was small, but the excitement was up high till the end of the race. Mah-Kee-Nac's finish was not very strong in any race, so overall we came in fourth.

Our best skipper of the day was Jon Telsey with a ninth place finish for our best race.

Steve Fields, Cherokee 38

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Golfers In Tournament

Mike Goldberger, Jon Zaslow, Richard Moskowitz, David Ames, Shawn Lewis, Matt Stillman, Adam Stillman, myself, and David Crouch, our golf counselor, went to the Egremont Country Club to play in the Greylock Invitational Golf Tournament on August 2. Eight camps were involved.

It was a hot, long day. After an early start, we had lunch beside the 9th green. After lunch we continued on the back nine.

I was 2nd for my age group after nine holes. Mike Goldberger was 4th. When we played the back nine, it was really hot. Mike finished well, shot a 94, and came in fourth. I shot 97 and came in tied for second in my age group. Our team finished fifth.

It was a respectable position as we didn't have all our best players. It was a good experience. Thanks to everyone.

David Lewitt, Cheyenne 27

Golf Pro Instructs Campers

One hot morning late in July, five of us went to Cranwell Golf" Cluh to have a lesson with the Pro John Well~. The facilities were great, we each had an unlimited amount of golf balls to hit on to a practice fairway with flags at varying distances.

After a brief talk by John on the principles of golf and how much fun it can be, we used a club of our own choosing and started to hit golf balls. John came round to

each one of us individually checking our swing. We all made progress hitting some admirable shots.

At the end of the lesson and after hitting some 60 golf balls, exhausted, sweaty, we retreated to the soda room for a coke before Diane came to pick us up.

David Sachs, Algonquin 43

Tennis Men Sweep Matches

The Pittsfield Country Club visited our camp on Friday, July 27 for our annual tennis match.

Twenty singles and doubles matches were played.

The visiting Pittsfield coach commented that these were the best Mah-Kee-Nac tennis players that he had seen in the past 20 years.

Our players won all events with the exception of four matches and those particular matches were extremely close.

Winners for Mah-Kee-Nac were Steve Goldberger, Mike Goldberger, Andrew Kleinberg, Steven Fields, Keith Mandel, Eric Rosenberg,

Richard Moskowitz, Billy Smith,

Scott Gewirtz, Andy Spicer, Scott Young, Adam Seiden, David Roth,

Kenny Hollander, Lloyd Khaner,

Paul Rosenthal, Jess Lonner, Jimmy Lobsenz, Jeff Shorin, Eli Goldberger, and Harlan Protass.

Tennis At Night With Camp Lenox

One night the Navajos played Camp Lenox in tennis under the lights here at Mah-Kee-Nac.

The tennis tournament was played as tough as could be although Mah-Kee-Nac came out with the victory in matches 8-2. There were five singles and five doubles played by intermediate and advanced players.

It was lots of fun.

Alan Rosen, Navajo 24

Juniors Like Hawaiian Day

On Hawaiian Day in the morning we went down to the Art Shop and made our costumes. We wore grass skirts, spears, head bands,

We had skits and one was Steve Garfinkle on a stretcher with his bunkmates carrying him.

It was fun.

Greg Rogow & Paul Leinwand Iroquois 8

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finished the tournament in a tie wi th Camp Greylock for first place.

The six intermediate players who played were Lloyd Khaner, senior singles; Jimmy Lobsenz and Jeff Shorin, senior doubles; Stephen Fields, junior singles; David Roth and Adam Seiden, junior doubles. Each team played a round-robin match with Potomac, Greylock, and Taconic.

All our participants had a fantastic fun day and certainly played well enough to make our whole camp very much proud of their excellent showing.

Tennis Players In Tourney Tie - Lloyd Khaner Wins Taconic Singles

English "Wide Game" Thrills Upper Seniors

Six o~ our campers participated in th.e 7th Annual Taconic Tennis Festival especially designed for campers who did not participate in any other camp tournament. It was held at Camp Taconic

Lloyd Khaner proved to be Mah-Kee-Nac's outstanding player, and the tournament's outstanding singles player. Lloyd finished the day winning all three of his matches, thus becoming the Senior Singles Champ of the tournament. Led by Lloyd's victories, and with all the other players winning at least two matches, Mah-Kee-Nac

During the course of the summer, one of the most popular and enjoyable evening activities has been the "Wide Game" played in the Upper Senior Camp.

This game is played with two opposing sides, one called the Americans and the other the British Colonials. Each team is led by a general aided by two lieutenants, who control the strategy of two groups, defenders and attackers.

The main objective of this game is for attackers to penetrate the opposing team's boundaries and score twenty points for each penetration. In addition, one point only is awarded for the capture of an attacker's head band by any defender.

The first contest was played during the second week of camp, and resulted in a very narrow American victory by 24-23. All points scored were by defenders and this showed the inexperience of the generals, John Ryan of the Americans and Mike Norris for the British Colonials.

A return match at the end of the summer resulted in a further close victory for the Americans

by 66-63. This time both teams were successful in penetrating opposing defenses twice,

Lower Seniors Play I~ Too

A few weeks ago the Lower Seniors played a game which is only played once or twice each summer. There were two teams: the Americans, headed by Jay Toporoff; and the British, headed by Gareth Llewellyn. Everyone is psyched up for the event and the teams seemed to be evenly matched.

The Wide Game is played with offensemen and defensemen. The offensemen have bandanas, and if a defenseman tags an attacker, he gets his bandana and scores a point for his team. The object is ~or the attackers to get in a square and score 20 points for their team. The defenders cannot score points by getting into the square.

In the end the Americans won, even though there was much protest over a Steve Goldberger "score".

Paul Waldman, Navajo 25

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Exciting Three-Day Canoe Trip

Volume 43, Number 6

August 8, 197!

Andy Gardner, Danny Katcher, Steve Salee, Adam ~lhi te, Rich Grossman, Todd Mirsky, Nick Panteles, and I were on our way out of Camp with our counselors, Les Hall, Bill Kern, and Mark Sullivan on August 4th to the town of Glendale to begin our canoe trip.

As soon as we started our journey down the river, we hit rapids. After going through this we went through calm water. We had some problems because nobody was used to this. On top

of that we had hard portage when we reached a dam and had to get out and go around it.

THE HEARTY GANG OF CANOEISTS

Kneeling: Todd Mirsky and Danny Katche~ Standing: Counselors Bill Kern and Les Hall, Campers Nick Panteles, Steve Salee, Adam White, Jeff Braemer, Counselor Mark Sullivan.

Richard Grossman is hidden behind Jeff and Andy Gardner is on high.

After a tiring day, we reached the camping area, pitched our tents, and then we cooked our dinner.

After that we went to sleep.

The next day consisted mostly of calm water (but, we wished for rapids.) Our prayers were somewhat answered when we came to a two-foot drop.

That afternoon we went through without a hitch. We finished that day ahead of schedule so we went

on an extra half hour and stayed

at Bartholemew's Cobble that night.

The final day was calm until we came to a broken dam that had a lot of rapids. Three of our canoes had problems, but then we all got through the rapids.

Mark decided to show us how, and went through twice in the kayak without getting stuck! The rest

of the day was calm until we reached more rapids. After we got through them, we saw the Fall River Power Dam, the end of the line.

Bringing a canoe up for portage.

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Seneca Campers Spend Three Days

In Pleasant Visit To Montreal

Danny Solo & Mike Goldberger Seneca 45

Eighteen Senecas and four counselors left camp about 8:45 a.m. on a Dufour bus for Montreal. After what seemed a long journey: seven hours, the Montreal skyline was a relieving sight.

We stayed in the McGill University halls of residence, and we all had single rooms. After a tour from our guide, we all took the metro to "Man and His World"-the old Expo 67 site--for the remainder of the afternoon. We split into four groups.

The 3600 cinema proved the

most popular exhibit. From "Man

and His World" we were all guided cleverly at a cost into a sightseeing train which took us around the corner to La Ronde, a large amusement park. This proved to be one of the fun times of the trip. Some of the rides were too much-they turned our bodies around and upside-down. They also turned our stomaches, as Mike Goldberger knows.

Furry animals became a thing to win. Mike Goldberger successfully won an orange donkey, but at a price. So, too, did Mike Harrison. Danny Solo also won a smaller version, but after becoming an amusement for the metro people of Montreal a young lady fell in love with it and thus it had to be

back to McGill The hike back McGill seemed

given away.

We returned about 11: 30 p.m. from the metro to like an onslaught on Everest yet we made it.

After breakfast the next morning we had a tour of the Olympic site and Old Montreal. The Notre Dame Cathedral with its golden gilt walls and wood carvings was memorable.

We all had dinner that evening at an exclusive-looking restaurant where we had the choice of filet

of steak or veal.

After the meal the group split into two. One group remained in the old part of town where the jazz "areas" seemed popular? We also saw the movie "Escape from Alcatraz". The other group went to the Olympic Stadium to watch a pro football game:

the Montreal Alouettes vs. the Winnipeg Bombers. The game wasn't too spectacular, but just being there and walking around the stadium more than compensated for it. After the game the metro resembled a sardine can. Everyone, however, found it fun and amusing, particularly John Rapaport? It was 12 midnight when we arrived back at McGill.

The next day--our last day-we again split into groups. One group returned to La Ronde, the rest went hunting for souvenirs, T-shirts mainly; one of us got a real bargain.

When we all eventually returned, we exchanged our money back from Canadian to American. The exchange rate was $1.16 Canadian for $1.00 American.

We returned on a beautiful afternoon, the scenery particularly for passing drivers was amazing

and somewhat surprising. Most of us slept on the bus for several hours and we were soon in Albany for an evening meal at McDonald's.

We arrived back at camp about 8:30 p.m. Don Metcalfe was still clutching to his briefcase--it never seemed to leave his side once. It was a fun time and the three days passed quickly. Thanks.

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Our WCM Station Has New Program

After some transmitter problems, WCM is back on the air for its 16th year! The new Program Director is Derek Frost, with many new ideas.

Among Derek's ideas is Woodstock '79 produced by Jon Kiselik! This was the ultimate rock concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Woodstock I and the dawn of a new decade. All the great groups of today were there!

We play new music which

rolls into the station each week, plus some of the golden oldies of yesteryear. We have many specials, such as "Name that Tune", album specials, and Top-Forty countdowns.

Some of our top D.J. 's at WCM are Dr. Jon Kiselik, Jeff

Jeff Gelb,

Zeger, Adam White, Jeff Gelb, Dave Kugler, Gary Ginstling, Adam Goldman, Mike Bross, Andy Piera, Jordy Wolfe, Doug Krugman, and our counselors, Jim Gray, Colin Green, and Tony Frustaci. And, of course, "Mr. Sports" himself, John Rapaport with a special mention to our top engineer, Richard Grossman!

The WCM studio is now in top shape! Our live room has two turntables, a control box, and extra microphones for talk shows!

The library has all kinds of records from years back. Our recording studio now works thanks to the skilled hands of Richard Grossman. The lobby is a place to wait or work at a desk.

Stop by soon or tune in to WCM 650 on your AM dial!

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Campers Enjoy Taconic Balladeers

The Taconic Balladeers came to camp on Tuesday, August 7. They sang songs such as "Who'll Stop the Rain", "California Dreaming" and other fine tunes.

Jon Cole & Josh

The Camp Taconic Balladeers have come to sing at Mah-Kee-Nac every summer for many years. I hope that they are here again next summer.

Kurzban, Mohican 3

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When the rains came, John Rapaport had won his semi-final match, and was ready for the final match.

When play was resumed at the indoor court in Pittsfield John played his fine, steady game and won the Singles final match against a camper from Camp Berkshire. John won the match 7-5, I-I.

Steve Goldberger completed his match with the Takajo finalist and finally lost 2-6, 7-5, 6-1. Steve received the Junior singles runner-up trophy and played well enough to help our team earn second place.

Congratulations Team, on a job well done.

Tennis Players Second In Tournament John Rapaport First In Greylock Singles

For the first time in years our Mah-Kee-Nac Tennis Team carne within two points of winning the Greylock Invitational Tournament. This feat marked the best showing of Mah-Kee-Nac tennis players in many Summers.

Senior singles was represented by John Rapaport; Senior doubles by Keith Mandel and Eric Rosenberg; Junior singles by Steve Goldberger; and Junior doubles by David Coleman and Adam Pelzman.

The rain came in the middle of all the final matches. This delay caused us to complete the matches the next day on indoor courts.

Photograph Dark Room Is Attractive Place

It is always nice to walk into the air-conditioned darkroom and find the smiling faces of

Nish Chande, our counselor, and Jim Haskins, our photography Aide. They are more than happy to assist you and show you how to print pictures, develop negatives, or take photographs.

The printing this summer was highlighted by the addition of a Bogen enlarger to the two Omega B22 enlargers already there.

If you wanted to develop film you had the choice of metal or plastic reels, both of which could be used with any size film 110 to 620 Black and White.

If you wanted to take pictures you could walk around campus with Nish or Jim and they would give

you pointers.

In my opinion, the photography program is the best that it has ever been.

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Steve Goldberger Takes Winadu Singles Title

Our tennis squad visited Camp Winadu for its First Annual Invitational Tennis Tournament.

Our team was faced with a major problem--all Senecas and Cherokees were away on trips, which meant Algonquins were placed on Senior and Intermediate teams.

The Junior singles was represented by Steve Goldberger; Junior doubles by Andy Spicer

and Scott Young; Intermediate singles by Billy Smith; Intermediate doubles by Kenny Hollander and Jess Lonner; Senior singles by Eli Goldberger; and Senior doubles by Paul Rosenthal and Tre' Bragg.

All our participants reached the semi-finals and three teams reached the finals.

Steve Goldberger played a strong match a~rl defeated the Lenox finalist 6-2, 6-0.

Paul Rosenthal and Tre' Bragg lost to Greylock 6-4, 6-3, and Billy Smith lost to Winadu 1-6, 6-2, 6-1.

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Navajos Enjoy Cooperstown Trip

The Navajos went to Cooperstown on Thursday and Friday, August 2 and 3. When we first arrived, we went to the Farmers Museum. There we saw wagons, farming tools, and we saw very good examples of people weaving.

After we went to the

Farmers Museum, we went to the Baseball Hall of Fame. We saw movies about famous baseball players and umpires. After the movie, we took a tour around

the Hall of Fame. We saw uniforms, baseball cards of 1979, Hank Aaron's and Babe Ruth's locker, and a lot of other things.

Later that night we ate dinner and went to the camp

grounds. We did not stay there because the weather looked threatening. We left there and went to see "The Champ". After the movie, we went to a motel and stayed there.

The next morning, after breakfast, we went to Howe's Caverns. At Howe's Caverns we took a tour through the cave and went on a boat ride. We saw all different kinds of rocks.

For lunch, one of our buses went to Burger King and the other went to McDonald's.

It was a fun trip and a long ride home.

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Four-Sport-Day With Kenmont

Mah-Kee-Nac played Camp Kenmont in intercamp games of basketball, soccer, baseball and softball on August 4.

In the morning th.e B soccer team lost a tough battle to Kenmont 4-0.

The A team played well and won 3-1 with goals scored by

Mike Crystal, Adam Pelzman, and Jon Hotchkiss. Larry Maitlin had all three assists.

In the Field House Mah-Kee-Nac lost both basketball games. The

B team lost 37-31 in a hard-fought game. Adam Seiden was high scorer for Mah-Kee-Nac with 11 points.

In the A game, being down by three points at half time, we lost 65-40.

Jon Stern led Mah-Kee-Nac with 15 points and Kenny Kraner with 13.

In the afternoon Mah-Kee-Nac softball team won by a very large margin. The final score was 18-4.

In the A b as'eba Ll , Kenmont scored five runs' in the first, three in the second, and one in the third to beat Mah-Kee-Nac 9-0. After those three innings, Mah-KeeNac settled down and did not give up anymore runs. We got our lone hit in the sixth inning when Jon Stern belted a double between center and right field. It ended in a pretty good game for us.

Mike Crystal went the distance

for Mah-Kee-Nac.

In the B baseball game Mah-KeeNac took an early lead, making the game 2-0 in our favor after the first inning. However, Kenmont came back with eight runs in the top of the second, on only two hits. We came back with powerful hitting behind the bags of Brian Sanders and Steve Edelman and scored six r~s to tie. Richie Zerneck, in his fint stint as Head Coach, decided to call the game as Kenmont had to leave.

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News and Notes Of Special Interest To Our Campers

Gerry Boyce

Jesse, Barry Lonner

One of the members of the cafeteria staff, Gerry Boyce, is a member of the Berkshire Highlanders, a local bagpipe band from Pittsfield. He plays snare drum and tenor drum in the band.

The Highlanders appeared at Tanglewood-on-Parade, as part of a four-year tradition and gave a concert. The band has also appeared at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Lincoln Center in New York City.

Each summer finds many former campers visiting Camp to see their friends.

This summer, an unusual nurr~er of former campers returned. The last one to visit was Barry Lonner, camper here for many summers. Barry had the added incentive to visit his brother, Jess Lonner (Algonquin).

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Bunk 47 (Senecas) have two campers from other countries. Eric Morissette, in his second year, is from Quebec, Canada, while Mani Sokhandj arrived from Iran three months before camp.

Canada has sent us three other campers, two of them

Eric's brothers, Marco (Algonquin) and Hugues (Cheyenne). The other one is Jean Lemieux (Algonquin), also from Quebec and also here for his second summer.

Another camper from another country is Dror Shuchman (Cherokee) who came from his home in Ramat Gan, Israel.

Another unusual recognition took place at Camp when Larry LeFerriere (Cheyenne) joined Camp as Fishing Counselor. Bob Caviston, counselor in Bunk 8, recognized Larry as having been Bob's counselor when Bob was a camper at a Boys' Club camp.

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A sudden look of recognition took place the day after our counselors arrived, when Donald Metcalfe recognized Mike Livsey.

Donald teaches at an Engineering College in Yorkshire, England and is the college Rugby coach. Mike is a student at the same college and played one game on Don's rugby team.

The camper from the longest distance in this country is Alan Rosen (Navajo) who comes from Springfield, Missouri. This is Alan's first summer here.

The counselor from the longest distance is Mike Norris of Victoria, Australia. Mike is a counselor in the Algonquin tribe. The counselors from the longest distance in this country are Rob Schneider (Iroquois) from Abilene, Texas, and Ed Kesgen, our Waterfront Director, from College Station, Tex~

Ed is taking leave from full-

time teaching to attend Texas A & M as a Doctoral student. This past year he taught Recreation Management at Southwestern Texas University.

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Two of our counselors will be on the faculty of the same school beginning in September. Mike Dale joined the faculty of Tallulah Falls School in Tallulah Falls, Georgia, and he is returning there to work

in publications and public relations.

Joining Mike at this school for the first time will be Mike Gibbons (Cherokee). Mike graduated in June from the University of Massachusetts were he majored in Recreation.

Mike Dale (Cheyenne) has been at Mah-Kee-Nac for six straight summers as head of our waterski program. This year he is Group Leader of the Cheyenne tribe.

Mike Gibbons is here for his third summer as a member of our Aquatics staff. This year he is also Group Leader of our Cherokees.

Also going on to a new teaching assignment is Miguel "Buster"

Brito, who will serve as Dean of Students, and Varsity Football and Basketball Coach at Thayer Academy in Braintree.

Miguel is serving as Group Leader of our Iroquois Tribe and as Coordinator of our Olympics.

Miguel was on our staff in

the Upper Senior Camp in 1977.

He served as basketball coach. Miguel missed last summer here at Camp as he spent two years in Portugal as Director of the English as a Second Language Program for the American Embassy.

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Good luck wishes from all at Camp are extenoed to Mike Garcia (Cherokee) of our Aquatic Staff.

Mike goes from Camp to a new job as Athletic Trainer at Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York. Mike earned his Master's Degree in Education and Sports Medicine at Alfred College in June.

Another counselor moving on to an important new assignment is Jay Toporoff, who spent last year on the Admissions staff of Wideneor College.

Jay will be in charge of Dormitory Advisors at Springfield College, and will be working for his Masters Degree in College Personnel there.

It is also interesting that Bob Gidari, here for his second summer as Archery instructor, is a Dorm Advisor at Springfield College. Bob will be a Senior in Physical Education.

Perry Phillips (Navajo) is moving to a new school in Altoona, Iowa where he will be a math teacher in the 8th grade. In addition, he will coach the 8th grade basket~all team.

Perry is· here at Mah-Kee-Nac for his second summer as basketball coach in our Lower Senior Camp.

This summer Perry also served as the Head Coordinator of our Annual Carnival.

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CHEYENNE GROUP THTH COUNSELOR SIMON DORLING

AT MYSTIC SEAPORT

Two Tribes Visit Mystic

The first day of the Cherokee trip to Mystic Seaport began when we left at 8:30 a.m. from in front of the Junior Lodge.

It was a three-hour ride, but we finally arrived at Mystic. We ate a box lunch then split up in~o groups and went on four hours of sightseeing.

We went on old boats and visited old churches, schoolhouses, and homes.

After our tour through the Seaport we met and got on the bus. We went to dinner at the Steak Loft.

After dinner we went to

the Sheraton Hotel where most of us went for a swim in the indoor,h=ated pool. Then we went to the movie "Meatballs". It was

a very good movie. After the movie we went back to the hotel, watched television, and went to sleep.

On the second day at Mystic we woke up at 7:15 a.m. We went to an excellent breakfast. It was very good.

The Cheyennes and the Cherokees enjoyed separate trips to Mystic Seaport this summer.

Both groups followed the same enjoyable tour

of the various places of interest, and both stayed in the Sheraton Hotel in nearby Norwich. The story is on the Cherokee trip and the phot~ is of the Cheyenne trip.

Back on the bus, we went to the aquarium and saw lots of seal life. We saw a shark.

Then we went to McDonald's for lunch and had a good meal.

Next we went to the General Dynamics plant and went on a 1948 submarine named "The Croaker". That was a great part of the trip.

After that we went home to

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Volume 43, Number 7

August 15, 1979

Uphill Battle Wins F or Titans In the 1979 MKN Olympics

This year's Olympics were more exciting, and closer than most other Olympics in Mah-KeeNac history.

Mike Evan's Titans fought an uphill battle all the way, but they never gave up. Even when they

we re in last place, the morning of the third day, Mike said "We're gonna win", ard by nightfall, they were winners.

The Olympics, due to poor weather conditions, was postponed a day, and extended a day, too, making the first Mah-Kee-Nac four day Olympics.

After all three camps assembled in the Field House, and Jim O'Neill introduced the Coordinator, Miguel "Buster" Brito, and his assistants, Perry Phillips and Lehel Reeves,

the entire camp was broken down

into eight teams: JOHN RYAN'S EXPRESS, Led by John Ryan; SURPRISE

Olympic Coordinator Buster Brito lighting Olympic Torch.

ATTACK, coached by Bob Gidari; RUNNING NOSES, headed by Rich Pollitt; GIBBLE'S FRIBBLES, with Mike Gibbons; Mike Dale's MOONSHINERS; BURNING GOLD, coached by Phil Salathiel; TITANS, led by Mike Evan's; and Jay Toporoff's THE WIZARDZ.

The evening activity that night was the torch lighting ceremony, with a lit torch being escorted by the Senecas. After John Rapaport led the camp in the Olympic oath, the 1979 Olympics officially commenced.

Some of the events were golf putting, rope pull, swim races, boating, riflery, archery, base running, sack races, bombardment, soccer, five-legged races, hockey showdown, tribal relays, bumper pool, fishing, the water marathon, and the obstacle course.

Robbie Lizt (Iroquois) painting team sign.

The Decathalon events were swimming, softball throw, football punt, riflery, chin-ups, shuttle, foul shooting, long jump, obstacle course, and the 100-yard dash.

One of the mQstfun events each year is the Grand Marathon. This is th.e event when each member of each team takes place in a giant relay, extending throughout camp, including the waterfront.

The Titans won the Grand Marathon. This, and the Decathalon being won by Danny Solo, were large contributing factors to the reason. why the Titans did so well.

On the final night, there

were colorful posters, spirited cheers, and great songs. The winners of the song were the Wizardz.

Then the Decathalon winners were announced. Third place with a bronze medal, was Steve Weinberger. Second place with a silver medal was Eddie Cole.

John Rapaport (Seneca) reading Olympic Oath.

Winner of the gold medal, and the Decathalon '79, was Danny Solo of the Titans.

Finally, the scores were announced. In third place were Gibbles Fribbles, with 380 points. Second place were the Running Noses with 392 points. The winner wi th 416 points were the Titans. '

The unusual thing about this year's Olympics was that there were two teams neck-and-neck for first, and then a team from nowhere

came along and won.

I think this year's Olympics were very successful and even more exciting than last year's.

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Oldest campers (Seneca) lining up for torch ceremony.

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formance of "South Pacific", it was anyone's guess as to whether the show would go on.

Marc Grodsky had been noticed by Director John Preston as one who picked up a lot of lines by memory from rehearsals.

So, when the curtain opened, it was Marc who sang in his original role with the sailors, and then made

a quick change to Captain Brackett, complete with

clip board (and script, as

a safety factor) and gave

a superb double performance.

As the saying goes:

"The show must go on."

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CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

NGANA-------------------------------------PAM FREEDMAN JEROME------------------------------------STEVEN GARFINKLE ENSIGN NELLIE FORBUSH---------------------TRISH HASKELL EMILLE DE BECQUE--------------------------DAVID GOLDBERG BLOODY MARY-----------------------~-------ANN JACOBS LUTHER BILLIS-----------------------------J.B. DAVIS STEWPOT-----------------------------------EDDY GRAY PROFESSOR---------------------------------MICHAEL LONOFF MC CAFFREY---------------------------.,..----DAVID AMES STEEVES-----------------------------------MARC GRODSKY ADAMS------------------------------.,..------NICK PANTELES QUALE-------------------------------------TODD MIRSKY

LT. JOSEPH CABLE--------------------------RICHARD GROSSMAN CAPT. GEORGE BRACKETT---------------------ADAM WHITE

CMMDR. \VILLIAM HARBISON-------------------BRIAN SANDERS PAMELA------------------------------------LAURIE LEWIN PATRICIA----------------------------------TAMMY LERNER LISA--------------------------------------MIRIAM BERKEN CORA--------------------------------------TARA POLEN JANET--------------------~----------------GILL GOLDSMITH GENEVIEVE---------------------------------LAURA LATENNAN SUE---------------------------------------PAULA WHITEHORN BESSIE----------------------------~-------CATHRI~ SPRINGER RITA--------------------------------------JOCELYN GOULD DINAH-------------------------------------WENDY BOOKSTEIN CONNIE------------------------------------LIZ GINSBERG LIAT--------------------------------------NATHALIE GREGOIRE

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DIRECTED BY: JOHN PRESTON and PAULA KALUSTIAN

LIGHTS BY: GLENN SUSSKIND, B.J. HARRISON, STEVEN SIEGEL MAKE UP SUPERVISION: PAUL ALLEN

STAGE CRmv: HARLAN PROTASS, FRED MAR'I'ON, STEVE EDELMAN, MIKE KOPPEL, JEFF CRISCONI

SET CONSTRUCTION: ERIC MORISSETTE, HUGHUES MORISSETTE, JEAN LEMIEUX SCENERY: HARLAN RROTASS, FRED MARTON, STEVE EDELMAN, MIKE KOPPEL, JEFF CRISCONI, PAUL REINER, JERRY BOYCE, OTTO VANDERHARST ART CONSULTANTS: GEORGE SUMMERS, TIM KING

.ORCHESTRA: MIKE HARRINGTON, OTTO VANDERHARST, JOHN PRESTON, GEOFF ZE JERRY BOYCE, FRANK GUARINO, ANDY COLE, RICHARD MOSKOWITZ SPECIAL THANKS: RON GREENLEAF, LOUIS BRAWER, ALL CAMPERS AND COUNSE

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This year John Preston and a group of Upper Senior campers, along with participating girls from Belvoir Terrace , presented

a production of the play "South Pacific" .

About two weeks before opening

. night was scheduled, John inquired who would be interested in taking part. From then on the camp awai ted anxiously until the production would appear. But, much had to be done before then.

Actors had to go through the tedious process of studying their lines and sets began construction to John Preston's p r e f e r errce .

David Goldberg and T rish Haskell.

Ann Jacobs, Richard Grossman and Natalie Gregiore.

The scenery needed a skilled artist's touch and the lighting had to be arranged accordingly. Night and day direction was led by John and Paula Kalustian, and the orchestra conducted strenuous rehearsals hour after hour. And, all of this arduous work would finally display its ultimate effects on opening night.

The play "South Pacific" is a musical taking place among islands in the Southern Pacific during World War II.

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Muzzy Rosenblatt, Adam White, Richard Grossman, and David Goldberg.

l-'am Freedman and Steven Garfinkle

Its plot is based on a man named EmilIe DeBecque and a woman named Nellie Forbush and their love for one another.

As a youth, EmilIe had killed

a man in France, and escaped on a cargo ship to wherever it was heading. Nellie was nurse for the Army who meets EmilIe on the island where he is a plantation owner.

J.B. Davis singing "There's Nothing Like A Dame,"

Mark Grodsky, David Ames, Michael Lonoff, Eddie Gray, Todd Mirsky, and Nick Panteles.

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The relationship is highly influenced by the past as well

as the present effects of the war.

The play began with Steven Garfinkel and Pam Freedman singing "Dit Moi". Things began to move as more actors appeared on the scene, conversing with explicit strength and confidence.

Ann Jacobs as Bloody Mary and J. B. Davis as Luther Billis performed their parts exceptionally well. Ann is the sister of former Mah-Kee-Nac campers Jeff (who had the male lead in "Superman" last summer) and Adam.

Variety struck the stage when Eddy Gray appeared as Stewpot.

The play acquired fuller meaning while the audience watch intensely at the performance of David Goldberg and Trish Haskell.

This year the production included a unique and profound asset. An eight-piece orchestra included

such perfectionist musicians as Otto Vanderharst on the bass guitar, Geoff Zeger on the trumpet, and Richard Moskowitz on the drums. Their performance enhanced the taste of each song. Among the numerous efforts of John Preston,

he led the orchestra on the piano.

Behind-the-scenes people included Paul Allen who supervised make-up, and Eric and Hugues Morissette, Harlan Protass, and George Summers who were involved

in the scenery and set construction.

And a special tribute to Vinnie Warren who supervised the curtains and contributed a geeat deal of time and effort in building the sets and scenery.

Altogether, the production was a fulfilling success. Both camps overwhelmingly displayed how tremendously they enjoyed it.

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front counselor at Mah~Kee-Nac, it carried with it the not-unexpected bonus of one of the world's finest festivals of orchestral music an my doorstep.

Despite the demanding nature of camp counseling, I have been able to attend no less than ten

of this year's concerts. I heard some of the finest musicians performing before the public today.

On Friday, July l~ I escorted my entire bunk to hear Pinchas Zukerman play the Second Violin Concerto of Bartok. Bartok's

Nearby Tanglewood Boon To Camp

My experience this summer at Mah-Kee-Nac has been enriched by the close proximity of Tanglewood, the magnificent summer home of

the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

For as long as I can remember, music has been an all-consuming passion, and I have devoted much time and energy to the pursuit of great performers and performances.

Wherever I have traveled in Europe or America, my plans have been arranged around concert programs and dates. When Joe offered me a position as a water-

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music is not easy to listen to,

even for the experienced ear, nevertheless several boys found Zukerman's flawless performance particularly interesting and exciting. The program was completed by Schubert's Overture "In the Italian Style", and a collection

of Brahm's Hungarian Dances.

The evening's concert opened with a tribute to the late

Arthur Fiedler, long connected with the Boston Symphony, more particularly the Boston Pops Orchestra. The

solemn playing of an arrangement of

_ the aria "Ombra mai fu", from Handel's opera "Serse l', more com .... monly known as Handel's "Largo", was followed by the entire audience standing in silent tribute.

The boys accompanying me to this concert were Fred Marton,

Cary Dav i.a , Chris ,Moss, Neal Katz, Davi.d Ames, Danny Grover I Andy Kleinberg ( Roger Nettler, and Kenny Rudin.

Among other artists I was privileged to see and hear were:

Seiji Ozawa, Eugene Ormandy, Gennady Rozhdestvensky (from the B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra in London), Leonard Bernstein,

Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic, and singers Jessye Norman and Montsemat Caballe.

Hearing Miss Caballe was something of a minor ambition fulfilled, and her performance of the closing scene from Richard Strauss' "Salm "Salome" was a vocal and dramatic triumph, greeted with a standing ovation from the capacity audience.

Miss Caballe is one of the

. truly big names of opera and my previous attempt to see her, some three years ago in London's Covent Garden Opera House, ended in disappointment. I had gathered a

small group of opera lovers together, went to some trouble to obtain

tickets and journeyed to London

to hear her, only to be informed

from the spotlights immediately

before the performance commenced

that the diva was indisposed and

an understudy would be singing.

In her dressing room after the performance at Tanglewood I reminded Miss Caballe of her former indisposition ~nd my disappointment on that occasion, hastily adding that the performance she had just given more than atoned for it.

The final concert was given by the New York Philharmonic and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. They performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony under Zubin Mehta.

The triumphant climax of this work, set to a text by Schiller, his "Ode to Joy", provided a fitting conclusion, not only to the 1979 Tanglewood season, but also to my experience as a counselor at MahKee-Nac's fifty-first year.

Robin Evetts, Counselor

TEAM MEMBER PROUD OF WAY TITANS WON

I was on the Titans this year in Olympics. After the first day, we were in last place.

On the second day our team, led by Mike Evans, came back into fifth place. After we won a couple of 20 and 30- point events we were in first place.

We came in fourth in the song.

When Danny Solo won the Decathalon for our team we knew we had won.

I would like to thank all our coaches for a nice Olympics.

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FINE PICTURE-TAKING TRIP TO STOCKBRIDGE

The photography trip to Stockbridge was a chance for some of the better and more serious photographers to take pictures in an everyday situation.

We broke up into two groups of four and looked for interesting pictures to take while Nish, our counselor, and Jim Haskins, our aide, were giving us tips and pointers.

The trip was a good learning experience and I think everybody had fun.

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Campers Respond To Tennis Leadership

Many times this summer everyone heard Mike Evans, the head of our tennis program, praise tennis as a sport and talk about all the advantages of taking part in our camp tennis program. Now I'm going to talk about how the tennis program was operated from the viewpoint of a Mah-Kee-Nac camper.

When the summer first began, I feel that the tennis program could not have been any more organized than it was. Mike Evans was very successful in getting all the campers organized into the proper group according to their playing ability, and he was also successful in straightening out any complaints made by both campers and counselors.

From the viewpoint of myself and of many of the other campers who participated in the tournaments which were held over the duration of the summer, I guess we can consider this a rather successful year. For example, the Mah-Kee-Nac Invitational was won by our own camp, and in all the rest of the tournaments that we participated

in we placed very high in the

final standings.

All the success that we had during the tennis year was mainly due to the powerful force inside of Mike Evans to keep all of us out on the tennis courts to practice. At first I was a little upset over having to go out to the tennis courts every minute that I had some free time, but in the end all that I had was positive results, as did many of the other campers.

The success of this tennis program was mainly due to the dedication of all the tennis counselors as well as Mike Evans. If our tennis counselors didn't have that positive attitude toward teaching the campers, the tennis program could have easily fallen apart.

I think that I can say this for many of the other campers as well as myself. Thanks to all the tennis counselors as well as Mike Evans for giving us the chance to experience the best tennis program that Mah-Kee-Nac ever had!!

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Upper Seniors Enjoy T eaDl Tennis

With 90% of the Upper Seniors involved in team tennis it Lc oke d like a great summer. There were nine teams with eight members on

a team. Teams were decided by

an eight-round draft. Team captains were named by Mike Evans and included seven Senecas and two Algonquins.

The way the matches worked

, was three singles and two doubles, and captains had to play either number 1 singles or doubles.

The Apples and Strings were undefeated with a 3-0 record when they met in the regular season. The Apples won that match 3-2 and proceeded to a 5-0 record to end ~e regular season. The Strings finished 4-1 in front of the Lobsters 3-2.

There were three teams tied rt 2-2; the Aces, Loves, and Nets. The Rackets and Topspins were 1-3 and, last but not least, the Volleys 0- 4.

The Topspins and Volleys seeded eighth and ninth had to playa preliminary match to determine who could be in' the single elimination tournament.

The Volleys upset the Topspins with a relatively easy time winning 4-l.

The sixth-seeded Nets were a surprise semi-finalist as they ~feated the Lobsters seeded third.

Everybody else advanced as scheduled with Apples vs. Nets, ~d the Strings vs. the Aces for the semi-finals.

The semi-finals were very exciting as the Apples and Strings proceeded to the finals, but with a great difficulty as both matches went to 3-2.

So, it was the Apples and Strings again, but in the finals. The finals were played August 20, and the results were as follows:

In number 1 singles, Eric Rosenberg of the Strings defeated Steve Siderow of the Apples.

In second singles, Lloyd Khaner of the Apples defeated Louis Mintz of the Strings and, in third singles, Andy Kleinberg of the Apples defeated John Zaslow of the Strings.

In number 1 doubles Tre' Bragg and Larry Maitlin of the Apples defeated Stephen Fields and Adam Seiden of the Strings. In second doubles Danny Solo and Jon Stern of the Strings defeated Gary Ginstling and Harlan Protass of the Apples.

So, the champions were the Apples winning over the Strings 3-2 in a very close, exciting, and tense final.

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Junior Campers Gain Tennis Skill

Junior Camp finished up

a most successful summer of tennis play this week. Throughout the summer the Junior Ladder Matches occupied most of the campers.

There were 127 challenge matches completed and recorded. Almost everyone included in ladder competition played at least one match.

Among some of the active participants were Brett Goldstein, David Stern, Todd Gitomer, Robby Klugman, Peter Gal, Eric Schnipper, Alan Schulman, Adam Kuhn, Damon Dell, D. J. Levine, Todd Rosenberg, David Maitlin, Rich Neuwirth, Jimmy Kohl, Jeff Kalman, John Picker, Benjy Silverman, Mark Weber, Robby Rubinson, Jon Cole, Nathan Mintz, Louis Rubinson, and Mike Grossman.

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The Junior Camp Tennis Program was directed by Counselor Alan Newman. Other instructors were Paul Vos, Dan Genn and Ian Wood.

Kayaking is only just begi to receive major recognition in the united States, as a r~creati and a competitive sport.

This year with the purchasi of two new kayaks, new paddles, and spraydecks, a great deal of enthusiasm and skill has develo among a number of boys involved this program.

The lake here at camp is a perfect place to practice and develop the basic skills required to handle this basically unstable craft.

The boys soon discovered the kayak could explore areas inaccessable by any other means as it is able to float in only a few inches of water. We explored inlets and outlets around the 1 making each trip an adventure.

One of the most thrilling skills in a kayak is the Eskimo Roll. After capsizing accidente this skill involves staying in the kayak and rightin it with a single movement of the paddle. The first camper to achieve this was Ron Schachter (Algonquin), followed by Glenn Susskind (Algonquin) .

Other boys who stayed with the program through the summer and achieved a highly proficient standard are Billy Smith, Louis Mintz, Steve Siegel, B. J. Harri Eddie Gray, Jeff Pincus, Zarek Dietz, Shawn Lewis, Eric Baker, Jordy Wolfe, Jimmy Prusky, Jean Lemieux, and Marc Grodsky.

Kayaking is a versatile spo I'm sure some of the boys will discover other areas in this fie such as white water slalom, down river racing, flat-water racing, open-kayak towing, and kayak pol all requiring the basic skills that they have and can learn her at Mah-Kee-Nac.

Lehel Reeves, Counse

KAY AKING GAINS IN POPULARITY

Junior Campers Gain Tennis Skills

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A first for Mah-Kee-Nac Junior tennis was the United States Tennis Association Certificate Testing Program. The Junior level written

and practical exam was taken by more than 25 campers.

These campers had to qualify by their progress over the summer to be eligible to take the exam.

Fourteen campers received their certificates and patches. They were: Neil Greenstein, David Boxenbaum, Adam Hait, Marc Rosenthal, Adam Paskow, Andy Jewel, Evan Jerome,Scott Hyman, Matt Hirschfield, Josh Kurzban, Mike Lazar, David Weisenfeld, Andy Katcher, and Doug Kaiden.

The Final Junior Tennis Ladder standings are as follows:

I. Adam Paskow
2. Evan Jerome
3. Josh Kurzban
4. Marc Rosenthal
5. Mike Lazar
6. Andy Jewel
7. Adam Hait
8. Doug Kaiden
9. Matt Lesnick
10. Matt Hirschfeld
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12. David Weisenfeld
13. Neil Greenstein
14. Scott Wyman
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16. Todd Rosenberg
17. Jon Cole
18. Nathan Mintz
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Swimming, as always, was an important part of Camp program, and an important program area for both enjoyment and improvement in swimming skill.

Under the direction of Waterfront Director, Ed Kesgen and Junior Camp Coordinator Rich Pollitt, there was a full-scale program of swim instruction.

Six of our Juniors made an unusual record as they passed ilieir Red Cross Basic Survival course. They are Jon Cole, Neil Greenstein, Brian Rosen, Danny Rosow, and Matt Selick.

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This course came after the boys had passed their Red Cross Swimmers. Another camper who passed his Red Cross Swimmers was Peter Brown.

The boys who passed Red Cross Intermediate were Danny Axelrod, Josh Green, Scott Kaplan, Scott Levy, Jon Maier, Adam Seitchik, and Bruce Wilner.

Passing the Red Cross Advanced Beginners were Jon Carle, Gary Cotler, Louis Greenstein, Ari Hait, Steve Harris, Jimmy Hausman, Matt Hirshfield, Evan Jerome, Andy Katcher, David Levine, Brett

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Mitchell, Illya Mowerman, Richard Neuwirth, and Robert Newitter.

Also, David O'Connor, Noah Reibel, Josh Rocker, J.J. Rogow, Andy Rose, Seth Rosenberg, Tommy Roskin, Steve Selick, Ian Silver, Benjy Silverman, and Mark Weber.

The following boys passed

Red Cross Beginners: Allan Barrie, Ethan Bennett, Jeff Buchman, Drew Fellman, Willie Finkelstein,

Brett Goldstein, Jon Grant, Tommy Gray, Peter Greene, Jon Harris, Tommy Holton, Scott Hyman, Adam Kraemer, Jeff Lazarus, David Leviss, David Maitlin, Eric Nanes, Andy Pitman, and Skipper Struhl.

Every summer tQere is a great deal of progress, made in swimming by campers in Lower Senior Camp who have received their Basic Rescue while they were in Junior

Camp. Counselor Robin Evetts was the coordinator of the swim instruction program for the Senior Camps.

Twenty Lower Seniors earned the distinction of passing the Re Cross Basic Rescue and Water Safety course. (This was formerly known as Junior Lifesaving.) The are, Jack Amiel, Eric Baker, Greg Bruell, Peter Cohen, Greg Dickman Jeff Davis, Jason Erdos, Sam Gaidemak, Jon Gilbert, Jon Heck, Mark Hudis, Marc Jerome, Jeff Koslowsky, Stew Leviss, Josh Reibel, Alan Rosen, Marc Vitale, Mark Wolf, Jon Kaiden and

Jimmy Prusky.

Eight Lower Senior Campers, who passed their Basic Rescue and Water Safety last summer, passed the Red Cross Advanced Swimmers

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this surruner. They are, David Gross, Brad Handler, Doug Krugman, Shawn Lewis, Scott Rosen, David Shevlin, Adam Stillman, and

Lee Hirsch.

Seven of our Lower Senior Campers were involved in the "English Channel" swim, our swim laps program. They are, Mark Monson, Adam Chapnick, Chris Feinman, Evan Gewirtz, John Marlow, Jon Telsey, and Brett Kempler.

A total of 22 campers passed Red Cross Swimmers so that they are ready for Basic Rescue and

Water Safety another summer. These campers are, Alby Albert, Paul Block, David Brown, Mike Buchman, David Carle, Jeff Clott, Andy Gardner, Adam Goldman, Todd Green, Matt Hazan, Neal Katz, Brett Kempler, Chip Konowi tz, David Kugler, Aaron Kuhn, Bobby Loigman, David Lewi tt, Marc Rosenberg, Andy hchs, Andy Spicer, Michael Weiss, and Michael Zinn.

The boys who passed Red Cross Intermediate were Irwin Baum,

David Beck, Craig Erwich, Ira ~rdon, Steve Gordon, Cary Gralla, Eric Mazor, Bobby Mi Is tein, Daryl Nanes, Josh Protass, David Ripps, Andy Schwartz, and Mark Temkin.

Campers who passed Advanced ~ginners are Kenny Baker, David Beck, Mike Korsten, Mike Ochs, Lee Richman, Andy Samson, and Paul Waldman.

In the Upper Senior Camp most of our campers have already passed the upper categories of Red Cross swimming. Fourteen of the campers ~de real progress in joining this group this summer.

Alex Hait and Fred Marton moved up to Advanced Swimmers.

Seven Upper Senior Campers passed Basic Rescue and Water S~ety. They are Marc Gro~sky, Andy Kulick, Andy Kleinberg, Robert Marshall, Chris Moss, Kenny Rudin, and Adam White.

The Red Cross Swimmers course was passed by Cary Davis, and Red Cross Intermediate was passed by B.J. Harrison, Roger Nettler,

Muzzy Rosenblatt, and Danny Shuchman.

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The v~ri~d Small Cra~t Program a,ttra,cted campers.. in sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and s~ulling.

Sailors who joined our MahKee-Nac sailors group are Richard Shankman, Jon Jedel, Greg Bruell, Peter Cohen, and David Carle, all of whom passed Parts I and II of

the Red Cross Basic Sailing Program.

Our sculling program,which

was expanded last year, attracted

a loyal group of campers. Seventeen of them passed in sculling. They are,Jim Prusky, Scott Rosen, Shawn Lewis, Eddy Gray, Jordy Wolfe, Ron Biederman, Jon Gilbert, Jeff Miller, Steve Schuster,

Jeff Kaplan, Sam Gaidemak, Mike Lonoff, Matt Stillman, Zarek Dietz, Mike Stifelman, Eric Baker, and Mike Koppel.

Two new kayaks were added for our kayaking program under Lehel Reeves, and 12 campers passed this course. They are, Jimmy Prusky, Eddy Gray, Louis Mintz, Steve Siegel, Eric Baker, Glenn Susskind, B. J. Harrison, Jeff Pincus, Zarek Dietz, Billy Smith, Jordy Wolfe, and

Ron Schachter.

The canoeists who passed are, Andy Gardner, Richard Grossman, Neal Katz, Todd Mirsky, Adam White, Mike Koppel, Jeff Braemer, Danny Katcher, Jean Lemieux, Eric Morissette, Steve Salee, and

Nick Panteles.

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Riflery Program Attracts Seniors

Ken Rudin Gains "Expert" Rating

Lower Senior shooters have done more, advanced farther, then shooters of any previous summer. Rifleman Adam Goldman earned his Bar 7 on his basic Sharpshooter medal.

Bar 3 was earned by Sam Gaidemak, Peter Cohen, Josh Reibel, Matt Stillman, and Scott Young.

Bar 2 fell to Adam Stillman, David Lewitt, Marc Vitale, Brad Handler, Matt Brody, David Gross.

Bar 1 was awarded to Todd Fellman, Doug Kaplan, Adam Chapnick, Irwin Baum, Mark Rosenberg, Scott Young, Steven Schuster, Dean Silverman, Peter Turk, Mark Aronson, Alan Rosen, Jeff Braemer, Tom Scuderi, Alec Foege, Jon Kaiden, Craig Erwich, Adam Stulberger, Bobby Loigman, Jeff Davis, David Carle.

Basic Sharpshooter went to Jeff Clott, Mark Temkin, Jonathan Heck, Brett Kempler, Mark Stuart, David Beck, Andy Cooper, Gregg Dickman, Doug Krugman, David Kugler, Paul Waldman, Cary Gralla, Aaron Kuhn, Josh Protass, Michael Weiss, Mike Ochs, Ron Biederman, Chris Feinman, Marc Millman.

The Lower Seniors who achieved Marksman 1st Class were: David Evenchick, Jonathan Young, Daryl Nanes, Mike Buchman, Steven Fields, Bobby Milstein, Andy Spicer, Paul Reiner, Evan Gewirtz, David Brown, Seth Goldberg, Andy Sachs, Ira Gordon, Ron Biederman, Jeff Koslowsky, Danny Rosenberg.

The Marksman Award was won by Jon Gilbert, Mark Wolf, Joe Manischewitz, Chip Konowitz, Andy Samson, Jonathan Young, Danny Katcher, Todd Green, Matt Hazan, Eric Tirschwell, Stuart Weinstein, Andy Sachs.

Pro-Marksman was earned by Jason Somerfeld.

Upper Senior shooters advanced very far this summer. Our camp boasts an Expert, our own Kenny Rudin. Close behind Kenny is Neil Friedman, who earned Bar 9--just below the coveted Expert award.

The Bar 7 award was achieved by Jeff Crisconi and David Ames.

Bar 6, 35 points in kneeling position, fell to Doug Young, Steve Siegel, Eric Spitzer, Steve Edelman, Doug Greenhut.

Bar 5, the first award in kneeling, went to Jon Stern, Evan Siegel, Chris Moss, Michael Appel, Bar 4, the highest sitting classification went to Adam Pelzman, Alex Hait, Steve Siderow.

Bar 3 was earned by Keith Lehman, Harlan Protass, Danny Shuchman, Muzzy Rosenblatt, Dror Shuchman, Nick Panteles, Brian Sanders.

Bar 2, first sitting position award, fell to David Roth, Eddie Kraselnik, Mike Bross, Neal Katz, Larry Maitlin.

Bar 1, highest sitting award, went to Mike Lonoff, Mike Koppel, Kenny Gellman, Eric Payson, Fred Marton, Adam Silberman, Robert Marshall.

The coveted Basic Sharpshooter badge went to Roger Kumble, Jim Haskins, Steven Fields, Andy Kleinberg, Jon Hotchkiss, Stephen Klein, Rich Levi, J. B. Davis,

Jon Wynett.

Marksman 1st Class was earned by Andy Kulick, Steven Fields, David Goldberg, Todd Mirsky,

Marc Grodsky.

Marksman, which represents t targets, prone, at 25 points, was earned by Jonathan Young and Jean Lemieux.

Exceptional service was performed for the rifle range by Mike Koppel and Fred Marton, who regul helped Bill Chandler with repair and maintenance of rifles.

ampers Learn Art Of Fishing

Big fishes landed by Mah-KeeNac campers.

For the first time real large game fish are caught by boys on the fishing dock. Every day

there is a contest to see who is the Fisherman of the Day. Alby Albert achieved Fisherman of the Year by his repeated success on the dock. Larry LeFerriere, our new fishing instructor, displayed the many ways of using natural baits such as worms, crabs, grass hoppers, and bait fish.

A very important part of the n. program was the development

of a new ranking system that tests the skill of the boys. Starting with Novice I involving putting a hook and bobber on the line, catching a fish, taking a fish off the hook, casting 15 feet, and finally, baiting your own line.

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Then comes Beginner skills-casting 50 feet, catching a fish with a lure, undoing a scrambled line, understanding some terms of fishing facts, such as structure, and identifying several fish species and the three types of fishing reels. Those advancing to this rote are Marc Vitale, Adam Goldman, Andy Cooper, Marc Jerome, Alby Albert, Mike Ochs, Neal Katz, and David Ames.

Finally comes Advanced which will be undertaken next year, since it takes a boat to achieve this status. The requirements are catching a fish by trolling, casting a fly rod 50 feet, operating a troller motor, knowing and using several types of artificial lures, fishing in a bass contest.

Tony Frustaci assisted Larry in the program by taking many boys

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Our best worm hunters are Peter Coh.en, Adam Stillman, and Zarek Dietz. Mike Buchman and Alby Albert were fascinated by

the great deal of aqua life.

They spent several hours between the fishing dock and Steve Florenz and the nature shack involved with the ecology of the lake. Don Metcalfe, one of our best counselors at camp, spent many hours this summer advising boys about safety on the dock. This certainly contributed to our 100% safety record.

out in a boat which was wellreceived by many of the senior campers. With Tony's help many Juniors made their Novice this year.

Mike Koppel and Cary Davis contributed much time along with

Scott Levy Butch Ironson John Picker Illya Mowerman Jonathan Carle Tom Holton Mark Weber

Richard Shankman organizing, repairing fishing lines and working on our beautiful aquarium. Our new aquarium provoked a huge amount of questions from our campers. The crayfish, perch, sunfish, bass, snails, shiners, etc. could now be seen close up, and curiosity was at its highest level.

It has been revealed that the Camp Mah-Kee-Nac lake is full of beautiful fish, awaiting to be ca Our new programs of early-morning fishing, late-night fishing, and worm gathering have managed to bag four rainbow trout, four big lunber bass, and a few large pickerel, and three large catfish.

Fishing has long been known as something to do when there is nothing left to do; it has now be a choice activity for many.

Passed Novice I

Paul Leinwand Ian Silver Steve Chin Matt Crystal Bruce Wilner Josh Telsey Josh Green

Andy Levi

Brett Goldstein Tom Tarica

Tom Roskin

Jeff Harris David Levine Gary Cotler

David Maitlin Willy Finkelstei Robby Lizt Andrew Pitman Lewis Rubinson Mike Rothenberg David J. Levine

Brad Handler, Zarek Andy Tarica & Jon Cheyenne 29

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Juniors Develop Into Fine Archers

Todd Rosenberg Gains Top Rank As "American Archer" To Join Nathan Mintz

This year the Junior Archery program saw some fine first-time shooters, like Scott Hyman and Adam Kuhn, and some veterans, like Nathan Mintz (who won American Archer last year), develop their archery skills.

In addition to the archery ~ards listed, there was also an opportuni ty for competi tion.

. Nathan Mintz posted high score as he joined the Lower Seniors in sweeping past Camp Ken-Mont. He took the 12-and-under division of our postal archery shoot. Scott H~an made the team with Richard Neuwirth and Todd Rosenberg also shooting well.

}n the Olympics, Nathan again took the honors, followed by strong shooting by Todd Rosenberg in 2nd place. Brian Rosen and Scott Kaplan took 3rd and 4th. Nathan finished 2nd in the Lower Senior division, narrowly missing another victory.

With many promising Iroquois, like Scott Kaplan, shooting at

40 yards, and Apaches, like Jon Grant and David 0' Connor, we could see another American Archer next year to join Todd Rosenberg.

Alan Rudolph, Counselor

Camp Archery Association Awards in ; Junior Camp

American Archer (50 yds. 100 pts.) Todd Rosenberg.

Silverbow Archer (40 yds. 100 pts.) Scott Hyman.

Archer Sharpshooter (30 yds. 160 pts.) Brian Rosen.

Archer 1st Rank (30 yds. 130 pts,) David Boxenbaum, Tommy Holton, Richard Neuwirth.

Bowman Sharpshooter (20 yds. 160 pts.) Adam Kuhn.

Bowman 1st Rank (20 yds. 130 pts.) Peter Brown, Brett Gilbert, Brett Goldstein, Scott Levy, Tom Roskin, Benjy Silverman.

Bowman (20 yds. 100 pts.)

Steven Chin, Matt Edelman, Jon Grant, Jeff Harris, Paul Leinwand, David J. Levine, Robby Lizt, David O'Connor, Greg Rogow, Tom Tarica.

Jr. Bowman Arrow (20 yds. 80 pts.) David Maitlin, Jon Carle, Randy Gottlieb, Jeff Gross, Jeff Kaye, Adam Seitchik.

Junior Bowman (20 yds. 60 pts.) Jon Grodsky, Josh Kurzban, Steven Selick.

Yoeman (15 yds. 100 pts.)

Danny Axelrod, Drew Fellman, Ari Hait, Steven Harris, Doug Hirsch, Butch Ironson, Jeff Kalman.

Jr. Yoeman Pin (15 yds. 80 pts.)

Jon Baron, Allan Barrie, Gary Cotler, Matt Crystal, Willie Finkelstein, Jordan Fisch, Ken Grunow, Glenn Hirsch, Adam Kraemer.

Jr.Yoeman (15 yds .. 60 pts.)

Steve Garfinkle, Seth Rosenberg, Bruce Wilner.

Universal Gym Helps Physical Fitness Classes

This year's weigh±-training program was a great success. The kids that participated seemed

very interested and will, hopefully, continue lifting during the year.

There was a great interest

in the Lower Senior Camp for weight training so we can be assured o~

a good program next year.

I was pleased to see the popularity of the program increase this summer, and I'm looking forward to an even better summer

next year.

Keep on lifting.

Scot Higgins, Counselor

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Junior Olympic Archery Development Awards are started. They are

all measure in meters and the scoring is higher than the C.A.A. The shortest distance is 15M scoring 115 points with the longest distance being 70M scoring 210 points.

The following is a list of the highest awards passed by each archer: Jr. Yeoman 60 pts. 15 yards: Mike Korsten; Yeoman 100 pts: Barry Gray, Marc Grodsky, Jon Wynett; Jr. Bowman 60 pts. 20 yds: Joe Manischewitz; Jr. Bowman 80 pts. 20 yds:

Jack Amiel; Bowman 100 pts. 20 yds Cary Granat, Brett Kempler, Rob Marshall, Eric Payson; Bowman

1st Rank, 130 pts. 20 yds:

Jeff Clott, Mark Hudis, Mike Ochs, Jimmy Prusky, Mike Weiss; Bowman Sharp Shooter, 160 pts. 20 yds: David Ames, Mike Bross, Steven Fields, Doug Greenhut, Neal Katz, Bob Milstein; Lee Richman, Andy Schwartz, Stuart Weinstein, Dean Silverman.

Archer 100 pts. 30 yds:

Bobby Loigman, Adam Seiden; Archer 1st Rank, 130 pts. 30 yds:

Mike Buchman, Steve Schuster, Evan Siegel; Archer Sharp Shooter, 160 pts. 30 yds: John Berman, Alan Rosen, Muzzy Rosenblatt; Silver Bow Archer, 100 pts. 40 yds: Alec Foege, Sa~ Gaidemak, Cary Gralla, Ken Kraner Dave Ripps, Danny Rosenberg.

Silver Bow Archer, 1st Rank, 130 pts. 40 yds: Jason Erdos, David Goldberg, Roger Kumble; Silver Bow Archer, Sharp Shooter, 160 pts. 40 yds: Scott Rosen.

AMERICAN ARCHER 100 pts. 50 yds: Greg Bruell, John Heck, Dave Lewitt, Chris Moss, Harlan Protass, Adam White.

This summer's archery program was a great success, as there were many fine archers with strong desire to achieve. This summer's program saw campers make fine advancement in their scores and distance.

The summer of '79 found a great many archers shooting at the advanced distances. There were more archers this year at 30 yards or better than there ever have been before.

This summer there were two tournaments. The first was against Camp Kenmont early in the season. The score was 432 for Kenmont compared to the 990 score of Mah-Kee-Nac.

In the Junior division, 12 and under, Nathan Mintz won the tournament with a score of 493, followed by Jason Erdos, 435, Danny Rosenberg, 384, and Todd Fellman 375.

In the Senior division Neil Friedman won the shoot with a score of 442, followed by David Roth with 427, Harlan Protass with 392 and Greg Bruell 371.

Also this year there was one 6:00 a.m. Clout Shoot. It was held on the lower soccer field. The target was a 48-foot rope

with a stake and a flag for a sight. The distance was 110 yards.

The winner of this shoot was Neil Friedman with a score of 144. This special meeting is only opento those boys who have passed their American Archer Award.

The American Archer is the highest award given by the

C.A.A. There were seven American archers. After the American Archer Award is passed, the

Listed below are this years's JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Dvelopment) Archers:

Greg Bruell, Dan Comer, Neil Friedman, John Heck, Dave Lewitt, Dave Roth, Adam White, Chris Moss, Harlan Protass.

Listed below is the order and rank of the advanced archers in the JOAD program in camp.

1. Greg Bruell Archer

2. Nathan Mintz Archer

3. Neil Friedman Archer

4. David Roth Archer

5. David Lewitt Bowman

6. Brian Sanders Bowman

7. Jim Lobsenz Bowman

8, Harlan Protass Jr. Archer

9. Adam White Jr. Archer

10. Chris Moss Jr. Bowman

ll. John Heck Yeoman

There is one person who I would like to mention for his undying love of archery--Zarek Dietz. He was Camp Mah-Kee-Nac's first compound shooter. Because of his specially-equipped bow he is able to hold the string much longer and the arrow flies much straighter and more true. This type of bow is illegal according to the rules which the camp follows.

Zarek is the only Bow Hunter, the division in which he must shoot, at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac. He

is a dedicated archer to whom I wish all the luck in the world.

Bob Gidari, Counselor

Riflery Attracts Iroquois, Mohicans

The Junior Riflery program this summer involved 106 campers from the Iroquois and Mohican tribes. Shooting took place during regular periods plus a Mohican option which had to take place on both days to cope with the demand from campers eager to work towards higher awards and learn more of the skills involved in handling a rifle.

After the initial week, which was spent on discussing safety and correct handling techniques, campers started working towards their National Rifle Association awards. Using gas-powered pellet guns on the 25-foot Junior Range, even those who had never shot before adapted quickly to the new sport and started gaining high scores.

As a result of the effort by everyone involved in the program, for the first time since Junior shooting began, everyone was able to win at least one award. A program cannot~ of course, be judged by awards alone, and in this respect, it would be fair to say that campers also learned certain attitudes and disciplines necessary for them to be safe and accurate shooters. Although the immediate results of their shooting can be seen hanging on many a bedroom wall, or stitched with pride on to a jacket, it is hoped that this summer was only the start of a long and safe involvement with the sport.

As mentioned above, everyone gained at least one award. In Iroquois everyone earned their Pro-Marksman certificates. Gary Cotler, Tommy Tarica, and Ken Grunow also earned Marksman awards.

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This summer's archery program was a great success, as there were many fine archers with strong desire to achieve. This summer's program saw campers make fine advancement in their scores and distance.

The summer of '79 found a great many archers shooting at the advanced distances. There were more archers this year at 30 yards or better than there ever have been before.

This summer there were two tournaments. The first was against Camp Kenmont early in the season. The score was 432 for Kenmont compared to the 990 score of Mah-Kee-Nac.

In the Junior division, 12 and under, Nathan Mintz won the tournament with a score of 493, followed by Jason Erdos, 435, Danny Rosenberg, 384, and Todd Fellman 375.

In the Senior division Neil Friedman won the shoot with a score of 442, followed by David Roth with 427, Harlan Protass with 392 and Greg Bruell 371.

Also this year there was one 6:00 a.m. Clout Shoot. It was held on the lower soccer field. The target was a 48-foot rope

with a stake and a flag for a sight. The distance was 110 yards.

The winner of this shoot was Neil Friedman with a score of 144. This special meeting is only opento those boys who have passed their American Archer Award.

The American Archer is the highest award given by the

C.A.A. There were seven American archers. After the American Archer Award is passed, the

Junior Olympic Archery Development Awards are started. They are

all measure in meters and the scoring is higher than the C.A.A. The shortest distance is 15M scoring 115 points with the longest distance being 70M scoring 210 points.

The following is a list of the highest awards passed by each archer: Jr. Yeoman 60 pts. 15 yards: Mike Korsten; Yeoman 100 pts: Barry Gray, Marc Grodsky, Jon Wynett; Jr. Bowman 60 pts. 20 yds: Joe Manischewitz; Jr. Bowman 80 pts. 20 yds:

Jack Amiel; Bowman 100 pts. 20 yds:

Cary Granat, Brett Kempler, Rob Marshall, Eric Payson; Bowman 1st Rank, 130 pts. 20 yds:

Jeff Clott, Mark Hudis, Mike Ochs, Jimmy Prusky, Mike Weiss; Bowman Sharp Shooter, 160 pts. 20 yds: David Ames, Mike Bross, Steven Fields, Doug Greenhut, Neal Katz, Bob Milstein,· Lee Richman, Andy Schwartz, s.tuart Weinstein, Dean Silverman.

Archer 100 pts. 30 yds:

Bobby Loigman, Adam Seiden; Archer 1st Rank, 130 pts. 30 yds:

Mike Buchman, Steve Schuster, Evan Siegel; Archer Sharp Shooter, 160 pts. 30 yds: John Berman, Alan Rosen, Muzzy Rosenblatt; Silver Bow Archer,

100 pts. 40 yds: Alec Foege, Sa~ Gaidemak, Cary Gralla, Ken Kraner, Dave Ripps, Danny Rosenberg.

Silver Bow Archer, 1st Rank, 130 pts. 40 yds: Jason Erdos, David Goldberg, Roger Kumble; Silver Bow Archer, Sharp Shooter, 160 pts. 40 yds: Scott Rosen.

AMERICAN ARCHER 100 pts. 50 yds: Greg Bruell, John Heck, Dave Lewitt, Chris Moss, Harlan Protass, Adam White.

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Listed below are this years's JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Dvelopment) Archers:

Greg Bruell, Dan Corner, Neil Friedman, John Heck, Dave Lewitt, Dave Roth, Adam White, Chris Moss, Harlan Protass.

Listed below is the order and rank of the advanced archers in the JOAD program in camp.

1. Greg Bruell Archer

2. Nathan Mintz Archer

3. Neil Friedman Archer

4. David Roth Archer

5. David Lewitt Bowman

6. Brian Sanders Bowman

7. Jim Lobsenz Bowman

8, Harlan Protass Jr. Archer

9. Adam White Jr. Archer

10. Chris Moss Jr. Bowman

ll. John Heck Yeoman

There is one person who I would like to mention for his undying love of archery--Zarek Dietz. He was Camp Mah-Kee-Nac's first compound shooter. Because of his specially-equipped bow he is able to hold the string much longer and the arrow flies much straighter and more true. This type of bow is illegal according to the rules which the camp follows.

Zarek is the only Bow Hunter, the division in which he must shoot, at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac. He

is a dedicated archer to whom I wish all the luck in the world.

Bob Gidari, Counselor

Riflery Attracts Iroquois, Mohicans

The Junior Riflery program this summer involved 106 campers from the Iroquois and Mohican tribes. Shooting took place during regular periods plus a Mohican option which had to take place on both days to cope with the demand from campers eager to work towards higher awards and learn more of the skills involved in handling a rifle.

After the initial week, which was spent on discussing safety and correct handling techniques, campers started working towards their National Rifle Association awards. Using gas-powered pellet guns on the 25-foot Junior Range, even those who had never shot before adapted quickly to the new sport and started gaining high scores.

As a result of the effort by everyone involved in the program, for the first time since Junior shooting began, everyone was able to win at least one award. A program cannot~ of course, be judged by awards alone, and in this respect, it would be fair to say that campers also learned certain attitudes and disciplines necessary for them to be safe and accurate shooters. Although the immediate results of their shooting can be seen hanging on many a bedroom wall, or stitched with pride on to a jacket, it is hoped that this summer was only the start of a long and safe involvement with the sport.

As mentioned above, everyone gained at least one award. In Iroquois everyone earned their Pro-Marksman certificates. Gary Cotler, Tommy Tarica, and Ken Grunow also earned Marksman awards.

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In Mohicans, as well as the Pro-Marksman awards, the following grades were attained:

Marksman

Neil Greenstein, David Boxenbaum, Peter Gal, Marc Rosenthal, Jon Cole, Josh Kurzban, Tom Holton, Evan Jerome, Adam Kuhn, Mike Lazar, and Danny Rocker.

Marksman 1st Class

Jon Grotsky, Jeff Stern, Alan Schulman, Damon Dell, Andy Katcher, Andy Levi, and Matthew Selick. Sharpshooter

Adam Hait, Jon Leviss, and Doug Kaiden.

Bar 1

Kenny Berland, Matthew Lesnick. Bar 2

Danny Rosow, Mike Rosenburgh

Two examples of excellent shooting which must be mentioned are Alan Schulman's 47 out of 50 (highest score of the year) and Doug Kaiden's victory in the Olympics.

Nature Attracts Juniors £~~~~~~~~

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I found the formulation and implementation of an environmental education program amid the numerous resources and constraints of Mah-Kee-Nac exciting and gratifying.

The aim of the program was twofold. First, I attempted to make the campers aware of the interrelatedness and complexity of the biological world and man's

place within that network.

Secondly, I tried to reveal the fun and enjoyment that can be derived from studying, discussions, and ·playing with" nature and th~ environment.

Judging from the interest and responsiveness of many of the campers, these two goals seem to have been met.

Activities were a combination of planned, purposeful lessons and spur-bf-the-moment, improvisational activities. Example of both types are "Dissect a log" (a study of soil and decomposition cycles), "Lake and Creek Study", and "Blackberry Hunt" .

The skills of the campers in the more advanced activities, such as "Field Sampling" were quite impressive. In fact, the general ability and responsiveness of the campers deserve commendation.

The highest level program

in Junior Camp was with the Mohicans, who made significant progress on both regular program and individual projects.

For example, Jon Grotsky's populations in pine woods, mixed forest, and field habitat went very well and Robbie Miller and Alan Schulman made progress on th bean plant experiment. Peter Gree an Iroquois, made impressive progr on his solar-heated hous~ p~oject.

We made two very worthwhile trips to Pleasant Valley Sanctuary. The Apaches took an eventful hike around the. Beaver Pond and spent nearly an hour in the stimulating nature museum at the sanctuary.

In addition to these activities, the Mohicans accomplished the strenuous, but exciting, hike to the ridge-top fire tower, which afforded spectacular views of the surrounding area.

In conclusion, I must give credit to the campers who participated in the program for making the summer a worthwhile and satisfying experience for me.

Drew Barton, Counselor Bunk 8

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Jon Cole and Butch Ironson added their skills on clarinet to "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown".

Counselors made contributions with their instruments as well. Jerry Boyce, from the kitchen crew~played trombone in "South Pacific" and Paul Williams entertained on piano. Scott Higgins played in "South Pacific" and

shared other musical events with

the camp on his trombone. Frank Guarino and his oboe played jazz

as well as Vivaldi and music from "South Pacific". Mike Harrington shared his skills on piano and

bass guitar, and Otto Vanderharst added immeasurable pleasure with his excellent guitar and piano skills. John Preston shared his skills in accompanying the musicals.

Singers had a chance to perform in musicals, but several chose to do solos during the summer. Stu Leviss and Steve Gordon were two in Lower Senior campi while Geoff Zeger and Scott Gewirtz gave the Upper Seniors country/western and rock vocals.

"There's Music In The Air"

This season at Camp Mah-Kee-

was enriched by expanded eriences in music. In addition the Camp Sing, the Talent Shows each camp, and the other usual amp songs, there were activities r campers with instruments.

In spare moments the three anos in camp were kept in good laying condition by Seth Goldberg, Chapnick, Eddy Gray, and the zz interpretations of Mike Ochs.

Mike got his licks in on itar as well and drums. Roger ttler shared his skills on

tar with the camp as well.

Three trips during the summer the Boston Symphony Orchestra's n rehearsals were organized by selor Mike Harrington and joyed by many enthusiastic lOlLllUCLS. Seeing conductors such

Leonard Bernstein and Raymond ard was a rare treat.

The camp-owned bass guitar speaker, as well as the set

drums got its fair share of rkout. Learning bass guitar

re Barry Gray and Andy Gardner. rs Josh Kurzban who played

Charlie Brown, Michael ifleman (1776), and Richard skowitz (South Pacific) kept e beat going on through the

Several rock groups evolved 'th drummers Michael Stifleman d Richard Moskowitz being the iving forces. Mike Bross ugged his electric guitar in

d added to Steve Eichel's fine terpretations on lead guitar. nny Warren was the master of bass guitar and his superb

sicianship backed up many a

A variety of instruments eared throughout the summer. f Zeger played a trumpet in th Pacific" and duets with chael Appel at the banquet.

s were often heard in Lower nior camp by Todd "Hot Lips" reen, Zarek Dietz, and Adam pnick. In the Junior camp,

ONE OF OUR COMBO GROUPS

Counselor Mike Harrington (guitar); Gerry Boyce (trombone); Richard Moskowitz (drums); and Geoff Zeger (trumpet).

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Counselor Reflects On Summer's Program Of Overnight Camping

This summer's tripping program got off to a quick start with. our first Mount Greylock overnight going out on July I, t.he fourth

day of camp. The campers on this trip were from Lower Senior Camp-Navajos and Cheyennes.

On the first day, after eating lunch, we climbed Mount Greylock.

At the top we were hit by a rain storm so we all took shelter inside Bascom Lodge until it passed. We were quite lucky in that the weather cleared that afternoon and early evening. That night, however, after everyone had gone to bed we experienced a tremendous thunder storm. The tents held up great and we all stayed dry. In fact, the whole experience was a lot of fun and enjoyed by everyone.

We had many other Mount Greylock overnights this summer, each of them was unique in its own way. The Park Naturalist did several different programs and events with us throughout the summer.

One group went on a night hike, another a summit tour, another group had a campfire with other campers where we sang songs and

told stories. Still another MahKee-Nac group played the Lodge

crew in softball on top of Mount 3reylock.

The highlight for me was my Jirthday celebration. Some of the jirls from the lodge baked a cake ~nd brought it down to our camp- 3ite. This was a welcome surprise for everyone on the camping trip and more than made up for the missed cake and coke at the cabin.

We also had many different kinds of meals. One trip we only ate freeze-dried food. Imagine what freeze-dried tunafish tastes like! Some meals were harder to

prepare than others. On one trip we even baked banana bread. Looking back on it all, we were really quite fortunate that on each trip there was always someone with a flair for cooking.

The highlight of; the overnight ca~ping program was, of course, the three~day canoe trip down the Housatonic River. On the river, "working as a team" took on a new meaning. Bowmen and Sternmen learned to communicate with each other with a minimum of words and a maximum of speed and precision. We really had to pull together on the portages. This was when we had to take the canoes out of the water and carry them around a darn. It's true many hands make light work.

We also went on several Junior day hikes throughout the summer. These hikes were lots of fun particularly the full-day trips when we brought lunch and ate on the trail. On one Mohican trip, we went to Monument Mountain, where we saw spectacular views from the top. The Iroquois went to Beartown State Forest where we saw beaver dams, sheep, horses, and other animals.

One of the major themes of all the camping trips was, "Don't anticipate, just participate."

We tried to let the campers do as much as possible--everything from pitching their own tents to building the fires and cooking the meals to the clean-up.

Everyone on the camping trips worked hard and made tremendous accomplishments. They all have much to be proud of.

Bill Kern, Counselor

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Sailing Attracts Campers Of All Ages

The Mah-Kee-Nac sailing rogram's most pleasing aspect ere the number of campers whose ailing ability improved amatically over the eight

eks.

Much credit in this progo to Richard hankman. He carne to camp

t knowing anything about the port and by persisten~e and ailing whenever he could,

d excellent ability by the of the summer.

Close behind Rich, however, a lot of our younger ailors, many of whom had never et foot in a sail boat before. pecial mention must go to

ior camp sailor, Matt Selick, well as to Navajos Eric

ker, Jimmy Prusky, Jeff s}owsky, and Josh Protass.

Then there were the old hands from previous years like Jon Telsey, Jon Jedel, and Mike Appel, who improved on the skills they already had. They also eased the instructors' burden by taking out less experienced sailors.

There were two intercamp regattas during the summer, the one with Camp Kenmont early in the summer, which we won convincingly, and the other the Greylock Invitational on August 3rd.

In the second half of the summer a Red Cross sailing course was conducted. Congratulations to Rich Shankman, Jon Jedel, David Carle, Peter Cohen, and Greg Bruell for their work in the course.

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