2006 Alumni Newsletter - Cape Cod Sea Camps

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C APE C OD S EA C AMPS 

Monomoy - Wono 

A Family Camp 

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Dear Alumni and Friends, 

Berry D. Richardson 

Directrix Emerita 

It’s warmed up a bit today as I write this letter, but the past couple of days have signaled the beginning of the long, cold 

winter ahead. Last winter was remarkable for the amount and intensity of the snow that it produced. I think Henri will put a 

picture of it on the cover of the newsletter, but you can’t imagine how camp looks with a deep, rich blanket of snow spread 

across our fields, beaches and council rings. 

We had a wonderful summer this past one with a great staff and exceptional group of campers. I am continually amazed 

at the ability of our camps to move forward and meet the new and ever more complicated challenges that are presented to us. 

While my day to day involvement in camp during the summer has eased off a bit, our Board meetings during the off-season 

are a testament to the continued commitment to the vision of my parents and sisters living through the next generations of 

Delahanty’s that have made camp their life’s work. I am thankful every day for this. 

There is nothing that could more make this point than the commitment of our family to the new art center. While this is an 

expensive undertaking for us, we know that we need to make this investment if we are to continue on. And this is not our only 

investment. We are committed to replacing older cabins with new and the like. It is actually very exciting. 

And on a final note, my son Bob had his 50th birthday this year. The celebration was a quiet affair down at my house 

with his good friend from camp Robert Tracy in attendance. I have to reflect on it because life presents us with such interesting 

and thought provoking situations. Some of you may know that I had quite a winter and spring this past year. My son Bob 

was with me every step of the way. And the camp family was with me every step of the way. And with me in spirit were my 

son James and my sisters Frances and Margaret. Bob’s birthday gave me pause to give thanks for this warm and loving environment 

that mom and dad created. It has worked wonderfully for me and from all of the current and past campers that come 

across my threshold I know it has worked for you. 

If you ever have an opportunity to visit, please take advantage of it. My door is open and we’d love to see you. 

Berry 

Berry Richardson 

Directrix Emerita 

Cape Cod Sea Camps 

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Dear Friends, 

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Nancy Garran 

Camp Director 

“Told you so!” A phrase commonly used by children to celebrate a personal success or to proclaim triumphantly they have 

proved us wrong! The sometimes-annoying comment can also make me smile while envisioning a child’s proud accomplishment 

of that long awaited goal. 

As we approach our 85th camping season at Cape Cod Sea Camps, it is easy to say….. “Told you so!” The vibrancy of our 

organization is tangible every summer as we open our doors to greet more than 1700 different eager campers and counselors. 

The incredible “good” the camping experience provides is evident on a daily basis …………self-reliance, service to others, tolerance, 

physical challenges and achievements, moral values and choices, developing positive relationships, and so much more. 

While learning to make a bed for the first time and share in cabin clean-up chores, a camper is learning to be personally 

accountable. In choosing activities for the week without Mom and Dad’s immediate approval, deciding how to manage those JC 

1 requirements or just making a choice about what to eat at each meal and where to sit in the dining hall, a camper is learning 

to be an independent thinker. These are some of the growth challenges facing each camper every day, every summer at camp. 

The “lessons learned” are countless with the camp experience nurturing the whole person - heart, mind and spirit. In a landmark 

2005 study, “Directions: Youth Development Outcomes of the Camp Experience”, the American Camp Association 

(ACA) researched, documented and proved the vitally important impact of the camp experience. “The recent study confirms just 

how powerfully the values of the camp experience translate into children’s lives – there were measurable gains in positive identity, 

social skills, physical and thinking skills, and positive values and spirituality,” as explained by Peg Smith, ACA Chief 

Executive Officer. We can exclaim profoundly we have known that for 84 years! “Told you so!” 

We passionately believe in our mission of serving youth and are committed to thriving in the 21st century. In 2003 we developed 

a Master Site Plan, really a “facility roadmap”, to drive us into the future. Over the last couple of years we have renovated 

and rebuilt cabin facilities and buildings, improved program areas and program offerings and used the site plan to focus our 

resources on achieving future goals for the business. 

On October 31st we reached another milestone as we watched a 50-year old art shed/garage quickly razed to begin work on 

our first major project of our Master Plan, a new Art Center. With the support of our CCSC Board of Directors, input from 

seasonal and year-round staff along with a local architectural firm, we are confident we have created a remarkably beautiful 

“signature” building to compliment our historically elegant “Big House”. The Art Center will open this summer and accommodate 

100 campers and counselors in a 2500 square foot building with rooms for a clay studio, ceramics and clay firing, wax and 

jewelry making, an open airy multi purpose gathering space in the center, storage rooms, accessible bathrooms, skylights and a 

soaring glass wall facing south to welcome the prevailing winds and streaming sunlight. The building will be heated for use in 

the off-season as well as a focal point for the campus. We are so thrilled and excited to begin this journey towards our vision of 

Cape Cod Sea Camps in the 21st century. 

“Camp” performs an essential role in the positive growth and development of youth. As we march forward into our 85th camp 

season, we take great pride in our longevity, our increasing popularity as well as our relevance and effectiveness as a youth centered 

organization. We continue to believe “Camp” and all that it encompasses has the potential to positively influence young 

people’s lives and we are fervently committed to that mission – “Told you so!” 

We encourage your connection throughout the year. If you would like our current information for any of our camping programs, 

please let us know. Have a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. 

From my council ring to yours, 

Nancy W. Garran 

Executive Director 

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Grant W. Koch $cholarship Fund 

A n n u a l R e p o r t 2005 

Our fundraising was off a little bit this year due to the cancellation of our Summer 

Fundraising event at Berry’s. We took in close to $16,500 and as of September 30, 2005 had 

approximately $270,000 in the Fund. Of that $16,500, $6000 of due to the solicitation made 

in the wake of the unfortunate passing of Eric Jacober, a resident camp Monomoy JC 3. We 

had some great kids this summer who availed themselves of the scholarships that we offered. 

With the Fund continuing to grow, our hopes are this summer to expand the number of 

scholarships that we will offer. 

Below find the contributors for 2005 

Captain and Mrs. Del Associates 

$1000 and over 

Steve Rattner 

Steve Wallace* 

Bernie Taradash* 

Hollis von Summer* 

Sand Dune Associates 

$500 to $999 

Kenneth Arbeeny* 

David Burwick 

Margaret Brennan Narin* 

Henri Rauschenbach 

Pine Needle Associates 

$100 to $499 

Emmajean Armheim 

Todd& Rebecca Ash 

Debi Ardon Bass 

Frank Blatz 

Mary Breslauer 

Karen Heindel Cavin 

Jim Chanin 

Tom Cleveland 

Peter Cooney 

Gail Koch Cooper 

Peter Eleftherakis 

John Eten 

Lainey Feingold 

Frosty Francis 

Rick Francis 

Nancy Garran* 

Dick Gessinger 

Frank Ginn 

Peter Greene 

B.A. Harris 

Jeff Hires 

Ryan Hutchins/RI United Way 

Nancy Hyman 

Jessica Jamner* 

Kathleen Jick* 

Jon Kentros 

Doug Korell 

Peter Kreitler 

Diana Lamb 

Jeff Long 

Wendy Finch MacCordy 

John Manoog 

Nancy McKenzie 

Sherry Mernick* 

Carol McCurdy* 

Scat McIntyre 

Jim McNally 

Katherine Nickerson* 

Mary Waris Oades 

Janet Osmun Culver 

Vikncent Perlo 

David Peterson 

Vivian Peterson 

Tom Pranikoff 

Martha Pratt* 

Audrey Higgins Rich

Mimi Shore Richards 

Hadley Roe 

Helen Ross* 

Katherine Ross* 

Betsey Becker Salinger 

Linda Salkin* 

Phil Sawyer 

Don Slaght 

Jack Stern 

Carol Lindeman Studley 

Kate Weiler* 

Alex Kreisler Weinberger 

Dick Williamson 

Julie Gruber Worzela 

Wampum Associates 

$50 to $99 

Jane Altshuler 

Gina Arnold* 

Margaret Baillie 

Diana Chipas 

James Clark 

Susanne Purcell Curtis 

Ray Della 

Frank Dodd 

Michael Dow 

Wendy Feuer 

Todd Francis 

Julie Fraser 

Dick Frost 

Barbara Garran 

Keith Gauley 

Laura Gutnick 

Jim Hurlock 

Roy Jones 

Elizabeth Keith 

Art Kentros* 

Jody Konstadt* 

Susan Cobb Levitt 

Jonathan Linn 

Nick Martinelli 

Susan Matthews 

Don Mell 

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Lucas Meyers 

Rick "Otis" Moyer* 

Roger Peterson 

Sue Richards Redfield 

SADD, Inc.* 

Robert Schiller 

Beverly Schmidt 

John Wallace 

John B. Wilkinson 

Jolanne Gelwicks Williams 

Chris Wilson 

Joseph Wynant* 

Aloyuisius Associates 

up to $49 

Katherine Ball 

Harry Ballard 

Lynne Brilliant 

Ellen Calmas 

Christie Cepetelli* 

Donna Russo Cummings 

Suzanne DeMambro 

Daniella Garran* 

Martha Schaefer Hayes 

Nicki Hunter* 

Ray Klotopek 

Stephen Lichatin 

Linda Martinelli 

Teri Miller 

Frank Pagliaro 

Marian Rauschenbach 

Susan Reed* 

Andy Schlosser 

Harriet Sharp 

Jane Sterling 

Amanda Tripmacher 

Dick Ulian 

Richard Ward 

Philip Wherity 

* = in memory of Eric Jacober


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The Jib Sheet 

This column only works if you make an 

effort to get in touch with us and stay in touch with us. 

Former campers and staff love to find out what is going on 

with their former bunkmates or counselors – so drop me a 

line! And if you’re in the neighborhood – please stop by. 

The 40’s and 50’s 


Alumni Director 


PO Box 1880 

Brewster, MA 02631 

508-896-3451 x 226 

alumni@capecodseacamps.com 

Got a nice card from Lynne Hanna Lund (W’47-’58) letting 

us know that she had moved to St. George, UT. Lynne is a 

retired art teacher and world ranked master swimmer. (She 

remembers winning “Best Swimmer” a couple of times at 

Wono.) She’s made a few commercials and remembers winning 

excellence in Dramatics at camp too. Audrey Higgins 

Look at this crew!! From left to right: Marilyn Koch Francis (W’forever), 

Diane Greenberger Ragins (W’46-‘58), Paddy Morrisey Cahill (W’46-‘57), 

Jane Sterling (W’40-‘58), Corky Lindemann Studley (W’43-‘57), Nancy 

Greenberger Schmidt (W’40-‘55) and Audrey Higgins Rich (W’45-‘53). 

Rich (W’45-’53) wrote us a little note about the picture of 

her daughter Marilyn Rich in last year’s newsletter with Sue 

Lindemann Staropoli. Audrey also corrected an error in a 

prior newsletter where I referred to her as Heggie – it is 

Higgie. Hayden Hawthorne (M’46-’51) dropped a line after 

reading the 2005 newsletter. He especially liked reading 

about Dan Tousley (M’ ) who was his counselor in the 

Junior Scouts when he was a JC along with Frank Garran 

(M’46-‘50), Dick Ostrander and Ted Shay. Jim Vickory was 

the other JC. He has found some old pictures and hopes to 

bring them by camp some time. I’m all for that!! Particularly 

if they have names on them. Frank Blatz (M’48-‘52) stopped 

by a visit with Joanne Freyberg Moss (W’48-’54). Frank 

expressed some disappointment that the folks in the office 

didn’t remember what happened to him and Joanne one 

summer when they misbehaved a bit. Well….I would tell 

you that Berry remembered and had quite a chuckle about 

it. We heard from Peter Rose (M’44-’45) that he and his 

brother, Charles Rose (M’44-’45), are fine. Charles has his 

Phd from Columbia and is a Medieval Historian. Charles 

lives in New York. Peter believes that he was a Hunter in 

1945 and that Al Hart was his head counselor. His interest 

in communicating with us was triggered by a picture in last 

year’s newsletter. Charlotte Moeller Vaughn (W’46-’52) 

stopped by for a visit. She remembered winning Best Bed 

and getting a Hoodsie ice cream reward for it as well as loving 

Riflery, Archery, Sailing and Arts & Crafts. 

The 60’s 

The 5th generation of 

Delahanty’s at CCSC: 

Jordan and Taylor Hill. 

The twins are the daughters 

of Mary Jane Austin 

(CCSC’74-‘05) and Joe 

Korecki. Both Mary Jane 

and Carol are on the CCSC 

Board of Directors. 

Doug Frank (M’65-’70) has finally made it into our data 

base. He is living in New York and has two children. Jan 

Whitlock’s (W’60-’62) daughter, Jenny Wise (CCSC’96-’03) 

wrote us to tell us that her mother recently got engaged to 

Mike Whaley. Got an email from Peter Lamborn (M’65-’69) 

who started as a Brave and went on to be a JC1. He was 

excited to know that Rick Moyer was still here. He also 

made inquiries about Rick Francis and Grant. I had a nice 

series of email correspondence with Jim Maxner (M’56-’62). 

I spent a summer with Maxner in the Beach House our JC 1

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year. Jim mentioned that he was fortunate to have know 

people like Grant, Chappy Chappell, Dick Clem, Uncle Jim, 

Frank Tracy, and Big Al Douglas. He remembered working 

as a waiter in the dining hall and riding in Charlie Linnell’s 

jeep truck on top of a load of sleeping bags on the way to 

Long Pond. He goes on to say:”I was lucky to have had a 

birthday in mid summer and looked forward each year to 

being called up by Grant to get the traditional whack with 

the tray! Hap Farnum was a a great head counselor and I’ll 

never forget the sometimes discordant sounds of the band as 

we marched around the dining hall. Some of the campers I 

remember well are Arnie Cohen, Bill Millard, Cappy Pearson, 

Billy Korallis, theWilson brothers,the Rauschenbach brothers, 

Bobby Johnson, Peter Sparrow, Nicky Hammond and Andy 

Lack who taught us to do the twist when we were Seniors. 

Jim lives in Cumberland, Maine and is a partner with North 

Atlantic Maritime Services. He is married and has two 

grown daughters and a grandchild. Ellen Humphrey Stewart 

(W’63-’64) stopped by with her husband Don not too long 

ago. “Sissy” lives in Ithaca, NY. Susan Schuyler Smith 

(W’53-‘63) recollects starting Wono as an Apprentice 

Seaman and winding up as a JC in the Crow’s Nest in her 

last summer as a counselor. She won Excellence in Sailing as 

a JC 3 times in a row and she has the cup to prove it. She 

also expressed an interest in a Florida Reunion which I am 

working on with Julia Fraser (W’69-‘81), who lives in Ft. 

Lauderdale. Dave Richardson (M’62-’69) has retired and is 

living in Lewisville, TX. He worked as an OBGYN and is 

now reflecting fondly on his time at camp. We have to wonder 

if the “Wild Dave” that we remember will re-emerge. 

We heard from Alex Peacock (M’64-’65) who recounted a 

tale of chance encounter to us. He was playing in a USTA 

tournament in Indianapolis last summer and played against a 

guy named Steve Webster. During a chance discussion at the 

Otis catches up to Charlie Perlo (M’61-‘73) at City of Palms Park, Fl in 

March of this past year for a Yankees Red Sox Spring Training game. 

lunch hour, he found out that Steve had been at Monomoy 

during the summer of ’64 & ’65. Alex’s family is a three 

generation camp family with his father John Peacock, and 

his brother Jay Peacock and his niece Morgan Peacock having 

all attended. Susan Cloud Marino (W’63-’68) has let us 

know that she is living in Darte, CA and is married. Got an 

email from David Brewster (M’60’s) who had just received 

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the newsletter and didn’t know who put him on the mailing 

list. Maybe his brother Wayne Brewster? David remembers 

starting as a Junior Scout with a head counselor named 

Sarge. Who could forget Sarge. He won Best Sport that 

summer and remembers it as the most memorable summer 

of his life. He remembers Tim Shriner and Pedro from 

Puerto Rico. It was great to hear from him. Rick Britton 

(M’54-’61) recently emailed us looking for the password to 

Cory Arberg visits with Michael Halperson last year in San Diego. Cory is 

now in Memphis working on a graduate degree in speech pathology. 

look camp over on the Web. He commented that while 

things look different, some things appear to be the same. I 

thought about that for a while. Rick and his brother when 

from being a Junior Scout up to the JC’s. Stephen Breimer 

(M’64-’65) recently updated his information with us and is 

living in Los Angeles, CA. Berry got a lovely reflective note 

from Judy Shaw Gilmour after the wedding of her son 

Christopher (CCSC’84-‘04) to Tara Trenholm (CCSC’01). 

Judy reflected on the incredible coincidence that 42 years 

ago in 1963 she and Linda Svigals Martinelli were co-counselors 

in Cabin 7 in the Seamen’s unit. 42 years later their 

children celebrated weddings within a week of each other – 

Christopher attending the wedding of Jen Martinelli 

(CCSC’88-‘97) and Nick Martinelli (CCSC’89-‘02) attending 

the wedding of Christopher. Kind of gives one pause. 

Robert Hinds (M’61) dropped us a note to let us know that 

he is living in Vestavia Hills, AL. He has two grown children. 

The 70’s 

Kristi Kline Wellbeloved (W’73-CCSC’77) emailed us from 

Tuczon, AZ informing us that she was hoping to stop by 

with her kids and visit us. She has a lot of fond memories of 

camp. Josh Hauser (M’68-’74) emailed us last February 

looking for a camp song book. Turns out he is singing the 

old Monomoy Junior Scout song and Hunter song to his 

boys when they go to bed. It seems he wants to diversify the 

number of songs he is singing – thus the request. We sent 

him a copy of the 75th Anniversary song book. He is living 

in Vancouver and wonders what ever happened to the Del 

Tones. Patricia Scaltsas Regan (CCSC’74-’75) is living on 

the Cape in Orleans. John Geenty (M’71-’73) is married and 

lives in Worcester with his two children. Judi Gaudrault

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Higgins (W’67-CCSC’75) dropped us a note looking for her 

’05 Jib Sheet. She is working for an insurance company in 

Maine and her son Darby should be married by now. There 

is a sense that she will visit us sometime at camp. Kevin 

Kelleher (CCSC’75-’77) has informed us that he is living in 

New York City. And some more New York City news – 

Whitney Rauschenbach (MDC’87 -CCSC’00) says hi from Bowdoin college 

where she is a senior and a member of the Sailing Team. She is pictured 

here with her Assistant Sailing Coach – none other than Andy Stern 

(CCSC’93-‘05) who has worked at Camp for a number of years coaching 

our summer sail race team. 

Mark Brennan (CCSC’74-’75) recently moved from 75th St 

to 64th Street. Dawn Eder Sindoni (W’72-’74) touched base 

with and gave us her address. She liked our web site. She 

remembered her counselors Lynn Brilliant (W’58-‘73) and 

Alice Barber Guariglio (W’64-‘05) in the Midshipmen and 

Dunn, Pete, Joanne, Wendy, and Super. Friends she remembered 

were Cindy Toole, Cheryl Goodman, Sally, Debbie 

from Pittsburgh, Pam Puffer, and Jean Grotzinger. Dawn is 

living in Boothwyn, PA. We had some correspondence and 

A reunion of all four members of the 1998 Jr. Scout staff: Scott Willison 

(CCSC’91-‘00), Jeremy Munson (CCSC’97-‘99), Phil McCarthy (CCSC’88- 

‘93&’98), and Mike Moran (CCSC’89-‘01). They were and are the great big 

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then a visit from Andy and Sue Cobb (M & W’73) who are 

living in Dorset in the UK. They spent a summer with us as 

counselors and came back for a lovely visit. Karen 

Finklestein (W’71-CCSC’77) let us know recently that her 

family is continuing the CCSC tradition with her cousin’s 

daughter who is in her second year at camp and loves it. 

Karen lives in Pembroke Pines, FL. All the way from the 

Netherlands comes a message from Jan Willem van Rhijn 

(M’73) looking to touch base back with the many people 

that he remembered from his summer at Monomoy. He 

remembered Scat McIntyre (M’56-‘74) and his son Andy 

(M’66–CCSC’03) who he met up with after camp in 

Baltimore. He also went to Buffalo and saw Chris Kryder 

(M’69-’73) and then went to Long Island and visited with 

Jeff Chinman. If anyone would like to get in touch with 

him, let me know and I’ll forward on his email address. We 

heard from Paul Luby (M’72-CCSC’82) not to long ago 

Robert (aka “Bob”) Richardson (M’60–CCSC’05) and his daughters 

Maya(CCSC’01)and Kanchan (CCSC’98 –’05) at the Oscars this past year. 

As many of you know – 

Robert won his second Oscar in the Cinematography category for Aviator. 

Robert is also a member of the CCSC Board of Directors. 

who updated us on the whereabouts of his cousin Joan 

Mansfield because Lainey Feingold (W’66-’73) was looking 

for it. Joan is living in Maine. Melinda Mitchell Shumway 

(W’66-‘CCSC’75) passed along Laurie Chinman Getto’s 

(W’69-’74) address to us – she lives in Hacketstown, NJ and 

also mentioned that Laurie’s son had written a fabulous 

movie script – (psst – are you reading this Bob??). Jeff 

Chinman now lives in Englewood, NJ. The inimitable Mike 

Gilbert (M’66-’74) let us know that the newsletter brought 

back many memories (“all good, of course”). He is currently 

living in Southern California and would like anyone in the 

area to get in touch with him. We will try to have a reunion 

or a lunch out there later this year. Steve Cowles (M’71- 

CCSC’78) sends along his best to Wally, Lynn, Jean, Emily, 

Frosty, Karen, Lubes, John M and all his now full grown 

Junior campers. Steve is living in Ridgefield, CT. We heard 

from Sue Read (W’71-’72) who is living in Frankfort, NY. 

She had a number of siblings that worked at CCSC includ-


ing David aka Speed Davis, John, Jane and Doug. She is 

going to share the newsletter with them and as well get 

some of her older photos to me. I like that. Lane Decoster 

(CCSC’75-’80) sent along his address in Cheshire, CT and 

reflected positively on the Jib Sheet (ed note – this is appropriate 

behavior). Lane is working in the insurance industry 

in Stamford, CT and spends the summer sailing/cruising out 

of Mystic, CT. He informs us that his sister Terri DeCoster 

Grasso is living in Falmouth, ME and bumps into Richard 

and Emily Bloch Frost from time to time. Lane also thought 

it was amazing to see David Burwick (M’70-CCSC’82) on 

TV last year with a Trump. Andy McIntyre (M’66-CCSC’80) 

+ early millennium is still playing a lot of music and teaching. 

Susan Gellerman (W’72-CCSC’80) is still working with 

her company Fantastic Transcripts. Having read the ’05 

newsletter, she was looking for the whereabouts of Beau 

Stinette (M’74-CCSC’78). Ellen O’Toole Hubbard 

(CCSC’75-’79) dropped by for a visit. The former Best Sport 

and Best Camper is now living in W. Cornwall, CT. Former 

Middler Magic Mountain Head Counselor David Burwick 

(M’70-CCSC’82) is moving on with Pepsi to run its 

Canadian Operations. He will be based in Toronto. We are 

A day at the beach – Melinda Mitchell Shumway (W’66-‘75) with her 

daughter Caroline (CCSC’99-‘02) and Brianne Corcoran (CCSC’99-’05). 

This picture was taken at Point of Woods on Fire Island at the end of this 

past summer. 

talking about having a Canadian Reunion – so if you’re 

Canadian and you are up there and you want to help plan a 

reunion – let me know. 

The 80’s 

We heard from Cassie Sylvester Sutton (CCSC’82-’86) that 

she is living in Plano, TX and her father Jay Sylvester 

(M’66-CCSC’86) is living in Dallas, TX and her brother 

Jeremy Sylvester (CCSC’76-’86) is living in Evansville, IN. 

Andy Meyers (CCSC’78-’81) wrote from his perch as the 

Chair of the History Department at the Fieldston School. 

His wife Beth, who was a counselor with Andy, works in a 

private practice in psychiatry. They live in Riverdale, NY. 

Andy penned a nice paragraph which captures, I think, the 

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essence of the recollective camp state – “We just go the 

Yardarm and I was filled with warm memories. I have vivid 

images of sailing the Mercs on a stormy day, of Henri, in 

foul weather gear, doing some heroic skippering –note: I like 

this part -, of finally dropping a ski at Long Pond, of Steve’s 

advice and his Honda ‘lude, of all my pals in the cabin, of 

pater familias Grant and uncle familias Otis, of the caring 

attention of Sherry, of the guidance of Nancy and Dave, and 

of course Berry, eyes twinkling, watching over it all.” We 

What an odd confluence at Locke Ober’s in Boston: Lindsay Leal(CCSC ’02- 

05), the venerable Nick Marinelli (CCSC’89-‘02), Lorin Alusic (CCSC’85- 

‘98), Brian Lutes (CCSC’85-’05) and Megan Schmillen (CCSC’01-’05). 

Backed into a corner is your correspondent. 

have seen a lot of Kate “the Great” Anthony Blatz 

(CCSC’83-’89) over the course of this past winter and 

spring. She has gotten involved with our alumni group and 

has been working to help Phil Sawyer (M’68-CCSC’79) and 

myself seek out and solicit potential donors for the GWK 

Fund. Jonathan Esar (CCSC’84-’87) is living in Markham, 

Ontario and is married to Stacey. Valerie Ryan Meitzler 

(CCSC’75-’83) recently updated her information and has 

informed us that she has two children – Marley and 

Mackenzie. She is living in Memphis. She also is working 

with her husband in their restaurant Café 61. So if you’re in 

Memphis – stop by and try it out. Some new information 

has arrived from the Brashich sisters, Audrey (CCSC’79-’82) 

and Alexis (CCSC’79-’81) about their whereabouts. Audrey 

writes (and she is freelance writer for teen and women’s 

magazines and has her first book coming out in early 2006) 

that she is living in Vancover, BC and is married to a Swede 

named Christopher Sjoholm. She toured camp on the way 

back from a wedding on Nantucket last year and thought 

the place looked great and brought back a lot of memories. 

Her sister Alexis Morledge is now the Director of 

Development at the Greenvale School. She has two sons and 

is married to a physician. Brad Sage (CCSC’88-’89) recently 

updated his information. He is living in New York. Paddy 

Charles (MDC’88-’89) writes that he moved to New 

Zealand in 1998 for the sailing, windsurfing and outdoor 

lifestyle. He works as an engineer at the Airport. Former 

really hot sailor and former Namequoit person who emigrated 

to CCSC, Eric Woodman (CCSC’86-’87) is now 

thinking about entering our Alumni Regatta. I would just

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tell him that he should be prepared to go into training. He 

lives in Framingham, MA. He stopped by a couple of 

months ago and saw Ed Barber. Kari Kiefer Ahern 

(CCSC’85-‘05) sent along a note that Lynn Burns (CCSC’85) 

would like to get on our mailing list. Kari is our official 

alumni photographer sort of – actually only when she feels 

Again – Michael is rivaling Sherry for the number of photos here: Here he 

is with Laura Smith (CCSC’83-‘00). This picture was taken this past spring 

at the Boston Cotillion. ed. Note: your correspondent was there, but his 

picture was awful and he chose not to include it for your viewing pleasure). 

like it- actually not that much really – actually I shouldn’t 

have mentioned it. Brett Schweizer (CCSC’85-’89) is living 

in Atlanta and has two children. We have heard again from 

Laura Moll Taber(CCSC’73-’83) that she is now in Oakland, 

CA with her husband Dave and children Evan and Jeremy. 

Former Raftco ingénue Nancy Richardson Murphy 

(CCSC’83-’84) was intrigued to write due to the confluence 

of seeing Robert Richardson getting his second Oscar and 

getting the alumni newsletter. She was amazed to look at the 

’05 newsletter and see that Garran Peterson has risen up to 

be Sailing Master. She is currently living in Florida with her 

husband and 3 children. She was also excited to see that 

Evan Mead (CCSC’77-‘86) had gotten married. So was I. 

Ben Schlosser (M’72-CCSC’87) is living in Cornellius, NC 

and works for Richard Childress Racing. Mark Campbell 

(CCSC’80) is a former Canadian who now lives in St. Louis 

where he works for a small college. Harvey Gilmour was 

involved in his transition to the camps for the season that he 

worked for us. He mentioned that he is still in touch with 

Laura Moll Taber. And last but not least – Jamal Hayden 

(CCSC’82-’90) said that he and Alex Darrow (CCSC’) were 

hoping to make the NY reunion – but they didn’t. Andrew 

McGoey (CCSC’81-’84) wrote to tell us that the most fun 

he had in his life was camp. He felt it was awesome. So do 

we. He is living in Brooklyn, NY. We heard from Louise 

Parmelee Sylvester (W’61-CCSC’86) and her husband Jerry 

(M’) swung by and visited with Berry not to long ago. 

Berry was happy that they came by. Louise and Jerry are 

still living in Bethlehem, PA. 

The 90’s 

The mother of Alexis (CCSC’89-’92) and Kara (CCSC’89- 

’92) Topjian dropped us an email as to their whereabouts, 


which was particularly pleasing to us. Alexis married Scott 

Stephan in 2001 and is a physician working as a Fellow in 

Intensive Care Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital in 

Philadelphia. Kara has recently married Mischa Duncan and 

lives in Englewood, NJ. She is the founder and president of 

showroomaccess.com which is an internet based company 

representing Fashion Designers. Ross Schulman (CCSC’92- 

’93) was recently pondering camp and wrote to us seeking 

Allison Heath Cotton (W’68-‘73) with her new best friend Henry Kissinger. 

Allison was attending an event with Melinda Mitchell Shumway honoring 

her uncle Bill Buckley. 

information about an old friend of his whose last name he 

couldn’t quite remember. He is seeking Amelia who was 

there when he was there. If this name rings a bell with anyone 

– contact me and I will pass it along to him. Ross is cur- 

Otis, Iggy and Ben Schlosser ((M’72-CCSC’87) in the pits at Daytona. 

Ben is the Vice-President of Marketing for Richard Childress Racing. 

rently living in Washington, DC. (note: we do have an 

Amelia O’Dowd in our data base (CCSC’90-’95), but her 

address in Long Valley, NJ is inactive.) Ralph Vatner 

(CCSC’89-’96) is residing in Farmington, CT and thinking 

about getting in touch with old camp friends. If anyone 

wants to get in touch with him – get in touch with me and I 

will let you know how to get in touch with him. Ed. Note: 

this seems like an exhausting process and yet it really isn’t. 

Stephanie Poiroux (CCSC’94) stopped by not to long ago 

for a visit. She lives in France The next slew of contacts are


from folks updating their information for out data base: 

Taylor Rubin (CCSC’96-’99) is living in Reston, VA; Gwen 

Conine (CCSC’90-93) is living in San Clemente, CA; Andy 

Clark (CCSC ’93-’96) is married and living in Halifax, Nova 

Scotia; Christa Semerjian (CCSC 93-’98) is living in 

Waltham, MA; Alison Marra (CCSC’91-’98) is married, has 

a daughter and is living in Hastings on Hudson, NY; Jim 

Dempsey (CCSC’88-’94) is living in Alexandria, VA; Mary 

Collins (CCSC’97-’98) is living in Lake Mary, FL; Melissa 

Bob 

with his 

Oscar 

Phelps Heinemann (CCSC’83-’95) is married and living in 

Cape Coral, FL; PK Marshall (CCSC’92-’96) is living in San 

Diego, CA; Karin Ward (CCSC ’91’99-) is living in 

Burlington, VT; Mandy Rabinowitz (CCSC’91-’99) is living 

in New York; Karl Marsiglio (CCSC’93-’94) is living in 

Rochester, NY; Olympia Constantinescu Campbell 

(CCSC’86-’94) is married and lives in Hollywood, FL with 

her daughter Lana Dylan Campbell. She misses camp!!; 

Nastassya Newman (CCSC’95-’99) I s living in Charleston, 

SC and should be married when you read this; Jeff Marx 

(CCSC’87-’95) is living in Atlanta, GA; Caitlin Cullen 

(CCSC’98) is living in Norwalk, CT; Allison Rohrer 

(CCSC’91-’97) is living in Philadelphia, PA; Laura Bartels 

(CCSC’81-’96) is living in New York; and finally Juliet 

Scarpa (CCSC’86-’95) is currently living in Seattle pursuing a 

PHD in Sociology. She misses the East and especially the 

Cape. Rachel Karp (CCSC’91-’97) has moved to Vermont 

where she has a great new job with the VT Office of Child 

Support as a paralegal in the Burlington office. She stopped 

by camp this summer and thought it was great and she misses 

it. Courtney Doggart (CCSC’89-’00) has let us know that 

she is spending the year in Turkey. She’d love to hear from 

folks, so if you want to touch base with her, let me know 

and I will send along her contact information. She is on a 

Fullbright Fellowship. Allison Carr Gromley (MDC’82-’93) 

has let us know that she is living in Jamaica Plain, MA. 

Laura Gustafson Erikson (CCSC’98-’99) is living in 

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Waltham. David Marcu (CCSC’95-’96) is out in Chicago 

and remembers his years as a JC 1 & 2. 

The New Millennium 

I am starting off the new millennium part of this by saying 

that late one night I saw Andrew Bachman (CCSC’91-’00) 

in a Boston night club with a gal from camp. Very interest- 

A cabin from the 1955 Scout unit at Camp Monomoy. This picture was 

furnished by Richard Hyson who is the counselor pictured on the far left in 

the 2nd row. Others recognized are “Duke” Ellington in the first row, 

Carlos Blanco in the 2nd row and Chester Davidson in the 3rd row. If anyone 

can name all of the campers in the photo – I will send them a copy of it. 

ing. Carolyn Wickers (CCSC’93-’04), our former assistant 

bookkeeper, is now settled in Madison, NH. She was writ- 

The third and fourth generations of Delahanty women: Nancy Garran 

(W’58-‘05), Carol Baillie Austin (W’56-‘05), Mary Jane Baillie Collins 

(W’57-‘05) and Mary Jane Austin Hill (CCSC’74-‘05). 

ing about the snow they had and she says to say hello. Ana 

Lydia Cespedes (CCSC’92 & ’05) wrote last winter seeking 

the newsletter. It’s exciting that it is so popular out of the 

country. Ana was a counselor with us this past summer. 

Sarah DiLorenzo (CCSC’91-’03) spent most of last winter in 

Paris. I almost had dinner with her over there, but my plans 

fell through. She’s been studying Arabic and was off to

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Middlebury this summer to further that course of study. 

Scott Willison (CCSC’91-’00) wrote about the “California 

Junior Scouts”staff reunion picture which has worked its 

way into this publication. He was very excited about this – 

so track him down and support him and the other great big 

hairy chested men. Cassandra Garner (CCSC’91-’01) wrote 

to tell us she was going to make the Boston Reunion, but 

she didn’t. On a more positive note though - she did makeher 

wedding and a picture of that is elsewhere in this publication. 

And of course, who has moved to where and who is 

And lastly – Michael again pictured here with Hollis von Summer (CCSC’89- 

‘02) at the Washington Assembly Christmas Ball. 

living where: Benjamin Forster (CCSC’98-’00) is living in 

Manchester, CT; Kendra Kocovsky (CCSC’97-’02) is living 

in Cleveland Heights, OH; Matthew Ciborowski (MDC & 

CCSC’92-’00) is living in Easton, MA; Rachel Westgate 

(CCSC’95-’02) is living in New Milford, CT; Jillian 

Nickerson (CCSC’98-’02) is living in Seal Beach, CA; and 

Diane Santoni (CCSC’02-’03) is living in Barcelona, Spain. 

Erica Roth (CCSC’92-’01) has let us know that she is living 

in Los Angeles. Dave and Nancy got a nice email from Dan 

Cudmore (CCSC’03-’04), or Dan Cookmore as he was 

affectionately referred to, the other day. Dan is on a boat in 

a race around the world. He was communicating from some 

where halfway to Durban and they had a 32 mile lead on 

the fleet. They were headed for the Cape of Good Hope. 

He said that he had heard from Lubos (CCSC’04-’05) and 

Rachel August Horn (CCSC’) and hopes other will get in 

touch with him. 


The New Art Building 

and Saying 

Goodbye 

to an 

old friend. 

Change is inevitable although at camp sometimes 

we just can’t seem to say goodbye to the old 

and welcome in the new. 

And yet we have to. 

So, when our Board of Directors voted to build a 

new Art Center, we became truly excited. 

But at the same time, we had to say goodbye to a 

wonderful friend who had served us long and well. 

We hope to have a nice event during our Alumni 

Weekend celebrating the opening of the new Art 

Building and maybe we’ll see you there. 

There goes the East Wing (Pottery Room) of the old Art Center.


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The architectural rendering of the new Art Center. 

There goes the West Wing of the old Art Center. 

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Summer 2005 Was... 

By Sherry Mernick 

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Sunny and warm… baby Elizabeth… drums… the “original” 

early show is back… return of Brian as chef… Emily 

and Jim’s engagement… “like a beast”… Ryan’s organic 

spirit awards… Wacky Wednesday!!… brand new cabin 1… 

specialty salads at lunch… blue star expert ceremonies… 

bunkman… rendezvous winners Lauren McNeil, Nick 

Gregory, Charlotte Holtz and Julia Luerzer … Service cup 

winners Kate Harris and Nick Taradash… ccsc belts and 

flip flops… da hedge… Remembrance of Eric Jacober… 

psp’s… cinema’s crayola time capsule… freeze!… games on 

the flats… Man Hunt… Campfires… Red Sox and 

Yankees… high water at long pond… Lubos and his 

kites… sunsets… nauset beach… guide slide… phone 

cards… 3 in a row as ccacc track champions… Captains of 

the corps, Johanna Lovecchio and George Kentros… “once 

on this island”… Alex Tretiak as Napoleon dynamite… costumes 

by Elise and Brittany… competition with wingatekirkland… 

Jean Christopher Richard and Nicki Curnes, 

lower cape tennis champs… 2nd annual cup night under 

the tent… Swing sommer symphony… trigger… bocce… 

colors… banquet lighthouse ice sculpture… Guitars, harmonica 

and early show songs… new cannon is loud, new 

ammunition works… vespers… challenge trips… brothers 

and sisters… Sunday specials… sail races… great showing at 

chatham regatta… the scots… Orleans Cardinals… picnic 

tables… council rings… summerfest… care packages… 

Saturday night plays… lots of joggers… beachcombers… 

sandcastles… speed bumps… Julie’s top 10 gals… separated 

at birth… sprinkler system for lower field… amazing art 

show… ccsc archery tourney champs… spinnakers… 

whalers… whale watches… p’town… World series banner 

at peanut park… msr/guides cabin switch… raftco… July 

4th games… ruben hays playing taps… wally meetings… 

Green eggs and ham… changeover day at water wizz… 

Laundry supply van… hc meetings in the parlour… flu flu 

arrows… ultimate Frisbee… stump the gummy… ocean edge 

tennis clinic… chocolate chip cookies… camper cup night 

speeches… GWK swim relay races… skunks… birthday balloons 

and flowers… chicken nuggets… curly fries… car 

wash… Juvie’s homemade bread… new(er) golf cart… 

Celia and Joyce Gendler’s Yankee Doodle Dandy on July 

4th… Sunday buffets… new Harry Potter book… challenge 

trips… lots of inflatables… super soakers… casino night… 


lovely and lively Allison Garvey… Chris Fee and celtic 

apparel… campfires and marshmallows… smug cup… 

emma del cup… monomoy cup… Cinderella and the sisty 

uglers… improv… low tide walk with david… wampum… 

camp dogs and cats… cabins with decks… cobies… Ben 

Seifer’s cast… sunscreen applications… Justin, Meghan, 

Kara’s return to CCSC… eating quahogs… spirit awards… 

monkey fists… Shane Sigel’s early show theme song… pond 

rowing… beat the heat afternoons… bay play… skipping 

rocks… ed as facility manager… Nantucket, boston and 

p’town… Alex and Emily Bick’s research projects… yellow 

buses… ping pong… andy ellis’ lawn… Kari’s web pictures… 

Foreign flags at colors… marching… ice cream 

socials…counselor makeovers… dodgeball… visitors… 

“make it a good one!”… “I can and I will”… we have come 

to the end of a wono day and taps… the afterglow. 

Monomoy Day Camp 

By Rick “Otis” Moyer, Director 

Mighty Monomoy Day Camp Summer Highlights Summer 

2005 

Craig’s wiffleball…CCSC flip flops and belts…Tom on the 

bagpipes…Rock, paper, scissors tournament of champions…Otis 

in a wet suit…15 sets of twins, 3 sets of triplets, 

plus the Katie and Tori (Otis still can’t figure out who’s 

who)…The Scotsmen playing rugby…Inside out and backwards 

week…Crash and Christin’s engagement…“That’s 

THREE – oops - I mean that’s FOUR Let’s Have 

Camp!”…Allie Lowe wins the Service Cup, and Stonleigh 

Caswell wins the Directors Efficiency Cup…Napoleon 

Dynamite Dance…Super salads!…Water slide…Swim meets 

at Brewster Day Camp…Creature Features!!!…Giant PMC 

ribbons in Art…Spirit Assemblies…P/hockey…Go go golf 

carts…Drip, Drip, Drop…Track meet…Boston Red Sox 

Trip…Kirby enjoys Joanna’s cinnamon roll…Challenge goes 

parasailing…Olympics Parade (with two United 

States)…Final assembly under the Big Top…Tom Donlon’s 

stories…CCSC Team PMC with three JC’s (that’s a lot of 

initials), good job Lizz, Katie, and Tyler…Popsicles at 

lunch…Sunshine, sunshine, and more sunshine…Bean bag 

mini-golf course…The new “Port” (still looking for a name).


A 

Letter 

from a former 

Monomoy Day Camper 

I attended Monomoy Day Camp from 1981-1990. My older 

sister, Jill, and I remember being at the "old" camp, before 

you had to walk a bit to get to the ocean. Even years after 

the camp's location moved to its present spot, I continued to 

think of everything as new. Last Fall I stopped by to visit 

the campus, something that always evokes wonderful memories. 

I spent time at the memorial tree for my childhood 

friend and co-camper, and I looked down on the archery 

targets that always caused me such angst... I am grateful 

that my parents still have a place on the Cape so I can drive 

by and see the camp whenever I'm visiting. 

I am currently an attorney specializing in Investment 

Management at a large law firm in New York. I went to 

Bowdoin College ('98), worked as a crisis management consultant 

in New York and then an Associate Editor for a 

national newspaper before going to law school at Boston 

College Law School ('03). I love living in Manhattan but 

don't enjoy the 5-hr commute back to Chatham... I have an 

adorable dog named Truman - no kiddies yet. Although 

times have certainly changed, I recall with happiness my 

times at Monomoy - particularly those memories that 

involve my camp friends Jessica Metters and Cacky and 

Danni Nolan. Although I'm no longer in touch with them, I 

enjoy remembering the fun times we had as we made gymp 

bracelets, etc. I also remember that Jason Fox could make 

me laugh like it was nothing for him. 

Just wanted to get in touch and let you know that yet 

another Monomoy Day Camp alum is doing well. Many 

wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving 

And Holiday Seasons 

Keri 

Keri E. Riemer, Esq. 

Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP 

180 Maiden Lane 

New York, New York 10038 

212.806.6237 (tel) 

212.806.9237 (fax) 

THOUGHTS 

WHILE RIDING: 

By Otis-Director of the Mighty Monomoy Day Camp 

December 2005 

The biggest news that I have to tell you is that the Art 

Building is gone. Not like stolen, but torn down by a huge 

power crane. The whole winter staff was out there watching, 

and to our amazement it took a total of 20 minutes for 

the building to be leveled. We are all very excited to watch 

the construction, as it progresses, of the new Art Complex. 

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In fact, they are pouring the foundation at this time. When 

you arrive at camp for the 2006 season, the beautiful art 

building will be the first thing that you will notice. 

I have very fond memories of the season of 2005. Weather 

and staff are the two key components that go into the making 

of a great summer season. The weather was fantastic, 

with the exception of some rain during the week of July 

4th.. We canceled the Spirit Assembly that Friday (July 8th 

to be exact) for only the second time in my 20 years as the 

Director of the Mighty Monomoy Day Camp. The weather 

was gorgeous for the remainder of the summer. The staff 

was a real strength. Think back to all of the great counselors 

you had while you were here. I want to thank our 

staff for a job well done. 

We had some BIG excitement around camp after you left. 

Christin Healey (the wonderful Department Head of Art at 

the Mighty Monomoy Day Camp) and Andrew “Crash” 

Sims (the Registrar and Administrator at the Mighty 

Monomoy Day Camp) were married. The wedding was held 

on campus (after all-they met on campus). It was a joyous 

and beautiful event. CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. AND 

MRS ANDREW SIMS. 

The camp news from “Crash” is that we are just about all 

filled up for next summer. The availability for the summer 

of 2006 is listed in this publication in another section. We 

have heard from a number of our staff and a very large 

number will be returning. That is good news. All indications 

are that we are heading toward another great-great summer 

at the Mighty Monomoy Day Camp. We cannot wait to see 

you next summer and have the “Best Summer Ever”. 

FACTS 

about the Mighty Monomoy Day Camp- 

Some important but most are not!! 

■ Founded in 1973. 

■ First Directors were Paul and Arlene Pawlak. Parents of 

4 staff members: Ashley, Jason, Justin, and Matt. 

■ 300 campers each week. 

■ 70 total staff 

■ 900 plus different campers during the summer. 

■ 18 teachers on staff. 

■ 5 Husband and wife combinations on MMDC/CCSC 

staff. 

■ 12 Relatives (siblings/cousins/mother-child) on 

JC/MMDC/CCSC roster. 

■ 26 Staff members were former campers at MMDC 

and/or Resident Camp. 

■ 24 Staff members are JC graduates from the MMDC 

program or the Resident JC program.

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Alumni Regatta 


This is truly one of the sleeper events of the year for our Alumni. Our second Alumni Regatta hosted by the 

Courageous Sailing Center in the Charlestown Navy Yard last June 9th was just great. Bryan Peugh (formerly of 

Raftco) is a great host and obviously a better sailor than most of us. But the evening on the harbor is beautiful and the 

races challenging and intriguing. As you can see by the results below, except for Peugh we were all fairly close together. 

Make it a point to join us next year. 

2005 Regatta Results 

Name Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Total Place 

Bryan Peugh, 

Michelle Massacotte, 

Emily Peugh 

Steve Haddad, 

Steve Andaloro, 

Evan Mead 

Lorin Alusic, 

Brian Lutes 

Sarah Benjamin, 

Sara Rigelhaupt 

Henri Rauschenbach, 

Melinda Shumway, 

Caroline Shumway 

Kristin Waring, 

Jay Waring, 

1 1 3 5 1 

4 5 1 10 2 

3 6 2 11 3 

2 4 6 12 4 

5 3 4 12 5 

6 2 5 13 6 

Who is “the Secret Sailor” 

pictured here. The first 

two people to identify her 

can be in her boat next 

year as she skippers her 

way to victory!!


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Caroline Shumway watches the boat of Waring, Waring and Westgate move ahead. 

Gripping and dramatic action as Mead, Andaloro and Haddad plot their next tricky maneuver.

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Pan Mass 

Challenge 

2005 

There is nothing quite like 

this event that overtakes our 

camp during the summer in 

ways that are hard to 

describe. With our significant 

efforts to raise money, to volunteer 

and to provide emotional 

support for thousands 

of riders and those they ride 

for, it is an amazing camp 

experience. Many alumni and 

parents stop at “Da Hedge” 

as they ride and some come 

by to cheer with our kids. It is 

a memorable 

experience for all of us. 

Some Day Camp folks looking for P-Town: alum Matt 

Danzinger, Andy Sims, MDC JC3 Tyler Kalbach, alum Andy 

Danzinger and MDC counselor Sean Tibert. Alum (and nephew 

of Andy Sims) Nolan Cooney is in front. 

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A couple of guys who’ve ridden for years just wanting to say thanks. 

The Nelsons on their way to Provincetown: Father Barry leading the way with son and 

MJC3 Eugene and mother Linda following.


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The 2005 CCSC Pan Mass Challenge Team. 

“Da Hedge” in all its glory.

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2005 Boston Reunion 

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Well… we had a great time in Boston this past year. A 

strong turnout and a great effort by Sel de la Terre made for 

an ambiance that only accentuated the memories and feelings 

that our alumni have about camp. With more than 30 people 

attending, it was one of our more successful ones. Not pictured, 

but attending were: Eric “Millhouse” Wolfson 

(CCSC’93-’00), Sherry Mernick (W’ ), Kate Weiler (CCSC’93- 

’04), Marge Lindauer (CCSC’88-’93 & ’00-’01), Laura Smith 

(CCSC’83-‘00) and Colin Carpenter. This coming year we are 

going to try something different. 

Henri with Mike Yogg (M’58-‘63). Mike was a year ahead of 

Henri in the Monomoy JC Corps and now works in Boston. 


Perhaps the shortest walk to the event was taken by these two: Peter 

and Liz Greene (W&CCSC’60’s&70’s). 

Melinda Mitchell Shumway (W’66-‘75) with Fred Trump (M’69-CCSC’79). 

B.A. Harris (W’59-‘71 ) 

and Darcy Creech (CCSC’74-‘82) 

bookend our host and chef/owner 

of Sel de la Terre, Geoff Gardner 

(CCSC’82-‘87).


Half of Nick Martinelli (CCSC’89&’97-’02) with Brian Reed (CCSC’ ), Rob 

Feingold (CCSC’00-’05), Xandra Benjamin (CCSC’93-’04), Krista Sahrbeck 

(CCSC’04) and the lovely Allison Garvey (CCSC’97-‘05). 

Lindsey Mead Russell (CCSC’84-’93) with Steve Haddad (CCSC’89-’95) and 

Jon Butler (CCSC’83-99). 

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Raftco united forever! Former Raftco icon Evan Mead (CCSC’76-’88) 

with Jimmy “the turtle” Kantor (CCSC’74-’90) plus his wife Lauren, and 

Lorin Alusic (CCSC’85-‘98). 

Nancy and David with 

Slava Heretz (CCSC’02- 

’03) and a friend. 

Ellen Marcus Libert (W’58-70) and her sister Jill Marcus (W’56-’65).

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2005 New York Reunion 

How can we ever thank Hollis von Summer for 

opening her home up to us? It has been such a 

wonderful thing for our Reunions. And the ’05 

Reunion was no different. We had a great 

turnout of close to 30 people come and stay for a 

while to reminisce about their time at camp and 

to talk about what they’re up to now. It was really 

lot of fun and we’re looking forward to our 

next one in ’06. It was great to see Scott & 

Donya Bommer, Tom Beller, Geoff Brown, Craig 

Albrecht and all the other folks (including Kate 

“The Great” Anthony) that took the time to 

show up and have some fun chatting up camp. 

Here’s trouble! Meghan Schmillen (CCSC’01-‘05) with 

Katie Doggendorf (CCSC’00-‘02). 

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Laura Bartels 

(CCSC’81-‘96) brings 

her friend James to this 

curious gathering of 

camp type people. 

Fernando “the 

Quadfather” Padro 

(CCSC’88-‘00) made to 

look good by the presence 

of Caitlin Doggert 

(CCSC’89-‘00) and Sonia 

Tarbox (CCSC’92-‘94). 

Whitney Doherty (CCSC’81-‘87) and Kate “the Great” Anthony 

Blatz (CCSC’83-‘89) with Henri.


A reunion within a reunion. The AC class of ‘96 gets together for this 

picture. Sonia Tarbox, Chris Reed, Katherine Ball, Dianna Lamb, Jeff 

Garran and Rob Percarpio. 

Jim Lyman (M’75-‘80) with Darcy Raymond Creech (CCSC’74-’82). 

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Our 

wonderful hostess 

Hollis von Summer 

with Daniella DeFilippo Garran 

(CCSC’84–’05) 

and Caitlin Doggert (CCSC’89-‘00). 

Jeff Long (CCSC’85-‘94) and Chris Reed (CCSC’90-‘02) pale next to 

the sparkling Sarah Hale (CCSC’99-‘03).

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Monomoy Day Camp Service Cup Winner 

Allison Lowe 

seen flanked by Joanna Flanagan, “Otis” Moyer and David Harackiewicz. 

Allison has been at the Monomoy Day Camp for 9 years and attends 

Kingswood-Oxford School in West Hartford, CT. 

2005 Service Cup Winners 

Kate Harris and Nick Taradash


Dear Camp Family, 

Change & Cape Cod Sea Camps 

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Group Business Report 2005 

In many ways these two thoughts don’t seem to have much to connect them. Yet, seemingly 

immeasurably, time passes and changes happen here at Camp. 2005 was a year that 

had more change than usual in the Group Business. To begin with we have added more 

seasonal staff to help share the operational aspects of the business. Rob Percarpio and 

Garran Peterson joined Jim Fay as the Group Staff for the spring season. They were a 

huge help and provided a tremendous service to the schools and other groups that use our 

grounds in the spring for their programs. Even though Rob and Jim didn’t stay for the 

fall, Garran has continued on in this capacity to help with our groups this fall. It has been 

fun to recognize the new challenges we face and to respond to them. Changes in our staff 

insure the quality of personal service that we are known for so well. 

Then there were lots of changes in our customer base. Our customers have been coming 

here for so long that we now have a rash of Group Leader retirements! Although many 

times, these groups have been able to find a new leaders to continue their programs, there 

are times when we lose a customer, be it a school, or church or otherwise. One of our 

solutions to this dilemma for new leaders is our Annual Leadership Weekend. This year, I 

will host our 10th Annual Leadership Weekend from April 28th to 30th, 2006. It is a time 

for group leaders – new and old - and their staff to be here at camp, free of charge, to 

become familiar with both Camp and the exploration of the Cape. That way, the leader is 

more comfortable, more experienced, before they arrive here with their students. I provide 

a program (mostly based in marine sciences) and we all have lots of fun! If you want to 

know more or know of a teacher who would benefit by this program and has an interest 

in bringing a group here to camp, please let me know. 

There are changes on the grounds, too. As you know, there is a new Art room being built. 

This is a space that will be shared in the off-season and I look forward to seeing how this 

will best suit the future of the Group Business! 

I remain at the Group desk though my role has changed, also. I have had a very busy fall 

that included lots of travel. The highlight was attending the NMSA (National Middle 

School Assoc) annual conference held two weeks ago in Philadelphia. I exhibited for camp 

and had LOTS of interest. I also loved “Philly”! 

My thoughts for the holidays have changed, too - they are even deeper and more heartfelt 

than past years! Please accept my best wishes for only the best that the 

coming season has to offer. 

Sincerely, 

Cheryl

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Engagements 


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Garran Peterson (MDC’85-CCSC’05) and Christie Cepetelli (CCSC’01- 

’05) were engaged at the end of the summer and are looking forward to 

a fall ’06 wedding on the Cape. 

Hollis von Summer (CCSC’89-’02) and Michael Kennedy (CCSC’88- 

’02) got engaged in Hawaii on October 11th of this year and are planning 

on getting married in Nantucket. 

Emily Woodfill (CCSC’00-’05) and Jim Fay (CCSC’02-’05) got 

engaged this summer at camp and plan to get married in early 

September in Brewster. 


Weddings 

Melissa Phelps (CCSC’83-’95) (daughter of Al and Ginny) married 

Chad Heineman on July 2, 2005 in Cape Coral, FL. 

Holly Lemkau (CCSC’94-‘98) married Terence Doran on October 9, 

2005 in Osterville, MA. 

Lorin Alusic and Nancy Farias say their vows on top of KT-22 at the 

Squaw Valley Ski Area. They then had a short legal ceremony on the 

shore of Lake Tahoe. To date this is the highest altitude camp wedding 

that we know of. Any astronauts out there?


CCSC 

Deidre “Dede” Carroll (CCSC’84-’93) married Jonathan Erulkar on August 1, 2004 

on the lakeside lawn of her parents home “Wyldwoode” in Lake Forest, IL. Former 

CCSC campers in attendance were her cousin Wallace Edward Carroll, III, brotherin-law 

Robert Kipp de Veer III and longtime childhood friend Riley Stephens O’Neil. 

The father of the Bride, Barry Joseph Carroll is also a CCSC alum. 

Christopher Gilmour and Tara Trenholm were married on July 30, 2005. 

A large, large contingent of campers and alumni witnessed this very special Sims-Healey event. 

The CCSC gathering at the Gilmour-Trenholm wedding: Andy Clark, Judy Shaw Gilmour, Elliott McDermed, Harvey Gilmour, Brian Lutes, 

Tara Trenholm Gilmour, Christopher Gilmour, Darren Gilmour, Sheena Sumarah, and Vince Smythe.

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Isabella Jeanette McDonald 

Born June 9, 2004 

Isabella is the daughter of Michael 

(MDC ’82-’91) and Mirtha. 


Andrew Sims and 

Kristin Healey 

wed on 

September 4, 

2005 at the 

Robert J. 

Delahanty 

Memorial Chapel 

located at the old 

Camp Monomoy. 

Todd Gutnick 

was the best man. 

Cassandra “Cassie” Garner and her husband Kevin O'Brien celebrate their nuptials with Dean 

and Kari Ahern and Michael Halperson. 

CCSC 

Births 

Emma Haley Gutstein 

Born July 27, 2005 

8 lbs and 21 _ inches tall 

Emma is the daughter of Ilana Shulman 

(CCSC’83-’87) and Ben Gutstein. 


Moriah McLaughlin 

(CCSC’97-‘00) and 

Seth Rogers were 

married in 

Charlottesville, 

Virginia, at the 

University of 

Virginia Chapel on 

August 27th. 

Moriah’s twin, 

Vanessa (CCSC’97- 

‘00), was here sister’s 

Maid of 

Honor. Other 

CCSC attendees 

were Cory Alberg 

and Michael 

Halperson. 

James Kelligrew weds the honorable Judge Libby 

Miller on January 15, 2005. In attendance were the 

Stebbins’, Tracey Buckman Whaley & husband 

Gar, Rusty and Maureen Phelps and Dr. Leif the 

Chief Norenberg. 

Samuel Whitman Russell (“Whit”) 

Born January 20, 2004 at 3:15am 

7lbs 9oz and 20 inches tall 

Pictured here with his mother Lindsey Mead Russell 

(CCSC’ 85-’93) and father Matt.

Passings 

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Gilbert Tanis – Gil Tanis passed away this year and 

leaves a huge hole in the Dartmouth University 

community. Gil is pictured here with his wife Frances 

who pre-deceased him. Gil was a long time Dartmouth 

Administrator and as well a philanthropist. While Gil’s 

kids went to camp and one of them married into the 

Barber clan – Gil also had it in his heart to support the 

efforts of the Grant W. Koch Scholarship Fund. His 

generosity was recognized several years ago by the Fund. 

He was really the ultimate camp parent. 

Rene “Joe” Laplante 

Gilbert Tanis 

Rene “Joe” Laplante (M’63-CCSC’94) - Joe was the heart 

and soul of our camp kitchen for many years following the 

departure of Walter Sinervo. There are not enough words to 

describe the commitment that he gave to the camps and our 

campers to provide a high quality dining experience. People 

still talk about the ice cream and breads that were the hallmark 

of his tenure. Joe started with us in 1963 coming up 

from Woonsocket, RI and stayed until a stroke caused him to 

retire in 1994. He enjoyed cooking, the beach, woodworking 

and construction as well as watching his sons play sports. 

He will be deeply missed by all of us. 

CCSC 

In Memory of Eric 

May 8, 1989 – March 26, 2005 

On behalf of the JC Corps and entire camp community, 

I want to thank all of those who contributed 

to the Eric Jacober Memorial Fund. As 

you may know, Eric, age 15, and his parents 

were killed in a plane crash on March 26, 2005. 

Eric joined the CCSC family as a JC 1 in 2003. 

He enjoyed sailing, art, photography and almost 

anything technical or mechanical. He was a selfdescribed 

“tech guy” but in truth he was much 

more. Eric was a kind, caring, compassionate 

young man who loved the Cape Cod Sea Camps 

and his many friends here. He was very much 

looking forward to his JC III year. 

For me, some of the most poignant moments following 

Eric’s death were talking with many members 

of his family, each taking time to reflect on 

Eric’s passion for CCSC and the JC Corps. At the 

cemetery, Eric’s brother David said of camp, “It’s 

all he ever talked about” At Shiva, his aunt told 

me, “Camp changed Eric’s life.” And, with a long 

line backing up behind me, Eric’s grandmother 

sat, held my hand, and spoke expansively of the 

valuable role that CCSC played in helping Eric 

navigate the inevitable twists and turns of adolescence. 

Equally memorable was July 24th, the day the JC 

Corps celebrated Eric’s life in a series of special 

ceremonies that can only be characterized as 

remarkable – made so by the poise, respect, and 

love so in evidence that day. Indeed, Eric left for 

all of us a legacy of leadership and friendship. 

His gift is a timeless example for us to follow as 

we live our lives. 

Stephen Wallace

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Leslie Schuermann Ford (CCSC’95-’97) with 

daughter Betsy and Dave. 


The Hubbards are back!! Pictured here with Kari 

Kiefer Ahern (our camp photographer!) are Jeff 

(CCSC’93-’94) and Elizabeth Solomon (CCSC’92- 

94). Their children’s names are Wyatt and Frances. 

CCSC 

Alumni Portraits 


You must take the time to stop by and visit 

with us and when you do, you must have your 

portraits taken. Everyone wants to know how it’s 

going with you and they love to see your picture, 

so… 

visit with us!! 

Henri with former Monomoy camper William 

Spengler (M’63-’68). 

Peter McCormack (M’43-’45) and his wife take the 

journey back to visit Monomoy and swing by to 

see us over at CCSC. 

Steve Pfeffer (M’61-’62) visits and is pictured here 

with Henri. 

Michael gets in the action with this picture of 

himself with our visitors Hollis von Summer 

(CCSC’89-’02) and 

Michael Kennedy (CCSC’88-’02).


This is an enormously exciting picture. The return 

of Artie Greene (M’70-’74). Phil Sawyer and I 

spoke about this and we realize we need to see him 

in New York this winter. 

Now…there’s a story to this photo that goes way 

back and Berry knows it cold. It doesn’t involve 

Otis. Pictured are Frank Blatz (M’47-’52) and 

Joanne Freyberg Moss (W’48-’54). 

Omnipresent Michael Halperson with our Day Camp 

Registrar Andrew Sims (CCSC’81-’05) and Cassandra 

Garner O’Brien (CCSC’91-’01). 

CCSC 

John Barrengos (M’73-CCSC’81) visits with his 

kids and has with picture taken with another vintage 

visitor, Mary Trump (W’71-CCSC’78). 

Henri with David Heindel (M’61-’71) and his wife 

Mary Jo. This is before we went down to the 

Woodshed. 


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Sherry slugs her way into a photo with the 

McDermeds – Elliott (CCSC’94-’00) and Angie 

Woodfill (CCSC’95-’00). They are, of course, 

with their little cutie Delaney. 

Sue Lindemann with Megan Staropoli. The Pill’s visit with David. that is David (M’70- 

CCSC’78), his wife and sone Jake. 

Otis again (must have some time on his hands) with 

Donald Legg (M’38-’40) and his wife June.

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Carol Piccinini (W’60-’66) with husband Matt 

and son Peter. 

Sherry again. Pictured here with Emily Pratt 

(CCSC’98-’03) and Martha Elliot Pansey Pratt 

(W’67-CCSC’79). 

Sherry has moved her office down to the picture taking 

area of the Big House. Here she is pictured with a 

curious cast of characters: Darren Gilmour 

(CCSC’84-’04), Bart Richards (CCSC 89-’98), Aidan 

Richards looking at the fireplace, “Topher” Gilmour 

(CCSC’84-’04) and Michael. 

CCSC 


The return of Ilana Shulman Gutstein (CCSC 83- 

’87) with her husband Ben and daughter Emma. 

Watch out! It’s Sherry again – pictured here with 

Alison Marra (CCSC’91-’98), her daughter Emma 

and a long time favorite armadillo type person 

friend of ours – Elizabeth Keith (W’63-’79). 

Otis with Laurie (Alisa) Gardner (CCSC’79-’80) 

and Adam Gardner (CCSC’82-’92) 

with his girlfriend. 

David is bookended by the sisters Charlotte 

Moeller Vaughan (W’46-’52) and Sandra Moeller 

Peters (W’46-’52). 

They went right down to see Berry. 

This is a whole lot of Kentros’s for one picture, 

but we did it anyway. Pictured here are George 

(CCSC’01-’03), Jon (M’64-CCSC’77), Lexie (’05), 

Art (M’74-CCSC’76), Peter (CCSC’01-’03), 

Mary and David. 

Henri lines up with Billy Fennell (CCSC’93-’97).


Frank Ginn (M’51-’54) swings by for a visit with 

Henri. 

CCSC 

Last but by no means least – the Burwicks with 

Dave. David (M’70-CCSC’82), Carey Holland 

(CCSC’81-’82), Katie (CCSC’02-’05), Holly 

(CCSC’03-’05) and the boys. 

have your portraits taken 

visit 

us!!

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2006 Alumni & Camp C a l e n d a r 

Boston Reunion 

Saturday – March 11th 

From 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Location: B.A. Harris Apartment, 

Boston Harbor Towers – 29 B, East India Row 

Next to the New England Aquarium 

617 742 6514 

Event Chairperson: BA Harris, Lorin Alusic & Wendy Moyer 

New York City Reunion 

Saturday – April 29 th 

From 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Location: Hollis M. von Summer’s Apartment 

1991 Broadway, apt. 27 B, New York City, NY 

212 873 2196 

Event Chairperson: Hollis M. von Summer 

Alumni Regatta/Boston 

Thursday – June 6 th 

From 6PM - 8PM 

Location: Courageous Sailing Center in the Charlestown Navy Yard 

Boat – Rhodes 19 

Reception following at the Tavern on the Water located on Pier 6 in the Navy Yard. 

Cost - $25/person or $75/boat 

Race Committee: Bryan Peugh, Lorin Alusic, B.A. Harris & Wendy Moyer 

Summer Reunion and GWK Fundraiser 

Saturday – July 22 nd 

From 5:30PM – 7:30PM 

Location: Berry’s House/Cape Cod Sea Camp 

Camp Calendar: 

Resident Camp Opens – July 2nd 

Resident Camp Closes – August 19th 

Monomoy Day Camp Opens – July 3rd 

Sessions Start - July 3, 10, 17 ,24 ,31, August 7, 14 

Days Aweigh - July 3, 10, 17 ,24 ,31, August 7 

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