Keewaydin Dunmore Summer Staff-2010

Keewaydin Dunmore Summer Staff-2010
Ges Adams- 4 th , Waramaug
A former camper through Moos, Ges is a recent graduate from Vassar. He was a member of the Vassar cross-country team.
In Waramaug, he will be head of wrestling and sailing and will assist in martial arts, canoeing, climbing, and tennis.
RJ Adler- 3 rd , Moosalamoo
RJ comes from Greenwich, CT and will be a senior at Middlebury College. In Moosalamoo he will be the Kicker editor and
will assist in many activities, particularly dramatics.
Colin Ahearn- 6 th , Moosalamoo Assistant Director
Colin, a graduate from the University of Montana, will be Assistant Director of Moosalamoo this summer. He will also be
Camp Head of Windsurfing, Moos head of rock climbing, and will assist in kayaking, canoeing, and dramatics in
Moosalamoo.
Tim Anderson- 8 th , Waramaug
Originally from Michigan and a graduate of Hope College, he is currently a 6th grade math & science teacher at Brandeis
Hillel Day School in San Francisco. In Waramaug, he will be head of hiking and will assist in many activities.
Amanda Belcher- 4 th , Office
Songadeewin alumna and old timer, Amanda is a junior at Becker College. At camp she is a member of the office A-team.
Alex Bezhaler-1 st , Moosalamoo
Alex attended Keewaydin in Wiantinaug and Moos. He lives in the Philadelphia area and will be a sophomore at Drew
University in the fall. In Moos he will assist in soccer, archery, tennis, basketball and more.
Buddy Broda- 2 nd , Waramaug
Buddy is former camper thru Moosalamoo. He comes from Dobbs Ferry, NY and will be a sophomore at University of
Vermont. In Waramaug, he will share his wrestling skills with the campers and he will also assist in canoeing, ultimate,
archery, riflery, soccer, climbing, and kayaking.
Peter Burgeson, 1 st , Annwi
Peter was a camper through the wilderness trip. He graduates from the Taft School this spring. In Annwi, he will assist in
canoeing, hiking, baseball, swimming and riflery.
Ron Cannell- 21 st year, Wiantinaug
Ron has been on the staff in Wilderness, Moos and Wiantinaug and has directed Trip School for several others. He started
the kayak program at camp. In the off-season, Ron is an engineering consultant and a leader of bike trips abroad. This
summer he will be Camp Head of Kayaking.
Daria Carden- 11 th , Office Manager
A member of the Keewaydin Foundation office staff, Daria runs the camp office in the summer time. When she’s not in the
office, she can frequently be found hiking the trails of Moosalamoo. Both of her daughters are Songa alumnae- her youngest
went on the Wilderness trip last summer.
Nan Carpenter- 6 th , Nurse
Nan returns to Keewaydin first month as Camp Nurse. Her son Spence will be a Waramaug camper.
Mike Cartledge, - 13 th , Stage Manager, A&C, driver, piano
Mike was on the Waramaug staff from 1975-1985 and is now back for a third summer in his “new” Keewaydin career. He
teaches middle school in Pennsylvania. At camp he will run the multi-house, assist in Arts & Crafts and help drive trips. He
will also play the piano for us after dinner!
Rachel Christopher- 1 st , Nurse (2 nd Half)
Rachel comes to us from Revere, MA, where she is the school nurse at Paul Revere and Beachmont Elementary Schools.
She found out about Keewaydin through her colleague at Revere, Chris Miller! Rachel’s son Brendan will be a camper in
Waramaug

John Ciaputa-1 st , Waramaug
John comes to us from the UK, where he is a medical student. In Waramaug, he will assist in soccer, swimming and fishing.
He also brings to Keewaydin great culinary arts skills, which may come in handy on trips!
Steve Clodgo- 4 th , Maitre D’
Steve returns as Maitre‘d. In the fall and spring, he is the chef at KEEC. A resident of Vermont, Steve has been a chef for
most of his career, including at the famous Dog Team Tavern.
Johnny Clore- 7 th , Wiantinaug Assistant Director
Johnny graduated from Princeton University in 2008 and teaches at the Gilman School in Baltimore. Next year he is headed
off to graduate school ay Harvard, where he will pursue a MA in Education. Johnny is well known as our camp bugler. He
will be Assistant Director of Wiantinaug and Camp Head of Wrestling and Canoeing.
Anne Cluss- 5 th , Nurse
Anne resides in Middlebury, VT and will be Camp Nurse this summer. Anne is the mother of alumni camper Charlie Cluss
and has a daughter at Songadeewin! She also is a former wilderness tripper.
Nick Cobb- 3 rd , Wiantinaug
Nick comes from Bethlehem, PA and attends Northampton Community College. An avid outdoorsman, he has taken an
Outward Bound course and is president of his ski team. In Wiantinaug he will be head of riflery and will assist in
photography and soccer.
Robin Dakin- 6 th , Annwi
Robin comes to camp with his wife Amy and his two daughters Elise and Olivia. Robin teaches art in Dayton, Ohio. In
Annwi, he will be head of riflery and hiking and will assist in canoeing and arts & crafts.
Amy Dakin, 3rd, Tutoring, Office and A&C
Amy (wife of Robin) will be helping out in the office and assisting with arts & crafts. Amy is bringing along her two
daughters (Elise, 8 and Olivia, 9), who will be campers at Songadeewin.
Thomas de Bruijn-1 st , Wiantinaug
Thomas travels from his home in the Netherlands to work at camp this summer. An outdoors enthusiast, he will help in
Wiantinaug in soccer, climbing, and swimming.
George Desdunes- 1 st , Waramaug
George returns to Keewaydin after having been a camper through Moosalamoo. He will be entering his sophomore year at
Cornell in the fall. In Waramaug, he will assist in soccer, baseball, hiking, canoeing, basketball and swimming.
Ty Dinnuci- 2 nd, Waramaug
A former camper through Moos, Ty will be a junior at Bucknell University. He hails originally from West Hartford, CT. A
swimmer and diver in high school, he will be head of Waramaug swimming and waterfront and will also assist in canoeing,
ultimate, tennis, soccer, arts & crafts, and dramatics.
Eddie Dobson- 21 st , Wiantinaug
Traveler, adventurer, and explorer, Eddie is a Keewaydin legend. He is back in Wiantinaug this summer, where he will assist
in exploration, canoeing, organize chess tournaments and tell wonderful campfire stories.
Red Dows- 16 th , Waramaug, Camp Head of Exploration
Red was a mainstay on the staff in the 1970’s and 80’s in Annwi, Waramaug and Wiantinaug. He spent most of his summers
in Waramaug, where he was also assistant director for many summers. Red lives in Vermont and works for the Vermont
Department of Education. This summer, he will be Camp Head of Exploration and will help in Waramaug.
Dan Doynow- 1 st , Waramaug
Dan will be a junior at Jacobs University in Germany. He joins the staff after being a camper in Moos and wilderness. In
Waramaug, he will assist in wrestling, swimming, climbing and canoeing.
Susan Foster- 1 st , Nurse (2 nd Half)
Susan hails from Tucker, GA and will be one of our 2 nd half nurses. She has worked as an RN in a hospital for the past four
years. A former camper, she is looking forward to a change of venue!

Meghan Fahey- 3rd, Child Care
Meghan comes from Middlebury, VT and is a junior at Bates College. She will keep an eye on the young kids this summer!
Abe Freiden- 2 nd , Annwi
A native of New Haven, VT, Abe will enter his sophomore year at Denison College in the fall. In Annwi, he will be in
charge of boxing and kayaking will assist in canoeing, baseball, ultimate, and kicker.
Ofir Gefen-1 st , Moosalamoo
Ofir comes to us through CCUSA. A native of Israel, he will join the Moos staff where he will head riflery and assist in
sailing.
Seth Gibson- 44 rd year, Head Driver, Wilderness Trip Coordinator
The Wilderness Trip Director for many years, Seth continues to play a major role in that program as its coordinator. He is
also the head driver, taking care of all transportation issues.
Cressy Goodwin- Photography and Archives
Cressy returns for another summer to help with photography and the camp archives!
Owen Gutfreund- 27 th , Moosalamoo Director and Associate Director of Dunmore
Director of Moosalamoo since 1990, Owen is also the Associate Director of Dunmore. Owen is a history professor,
specializing in urban studies at Hunter College in New York City. Owen and his wife Victoria have two children, Charlotte,
19, who will be on the Songadeewin staff, and Willa, 15, who is a ninth year camper at Songa this summer.
Victoria Gutfreund- 22 nd
A talented artist and designer, Victoria helps in a myriad of ways at camp, such as planning new buildings, designing banquet
menus and helping at the store. She has also tutored campers for many summers.
Matt Hague- 3 rd , Wiantinaug
Matt comes from Silver Springs, MD and just graduated from College of Wooster in Ohio. In college and high school he
has been a leader in drama and journalism. He will be Camp Head of Ultimate Frisbee.
Tim Halle- 1 st , Wiantinaug
Tim was a camper through Wiantinaug. He rejoins Wiantinaug this summer as a staffman. A rising senior at Kenyon, in
Wiantinaug, he will assist in tennis, soccer, hiking, canoeing, baseball, sailing, kayaking and archery.
Diane Hare- 25 th year, Head of Tutoring and the Dunmore Choir
Diane runs the tutoring program at camp. She also organizes a camper-staff choral group which enriches Sunday Circles and
other occasions with their beautiful singing. Diane and her husband (Camp Director, Pete Hare) have three children:
Jennifer, 23, a sixth year staff at Songa; Ali, 21, who will be fourth year staff at Songa this summer; and James, 15, a second
year camper in Moosalamoo this summer.
Laurie Hare- 35 th year, Head of Arts and Crafts
For over 30 years, Laurie has made A&C one of the most popular activities at camp. Her talents go far beyond the confines
of the arts and crafts building, however, as she helps out in many other ways, big and small. In the off-season she resides in
Seattle, WA, where she is an occupational therapist.
Pete Hare- 32 nd year, Camp Director
Pete became Camp Director in 2001 after many years on staff, including eleven as Wiantinaug Director. He is also the
Executive Director of the Keewaydin Foundation. A history and Spanish teacher for 19 years, he lives in
Middlebury,Vermont with his family.
Waboos Hare-88 th year
Once again Waboos will be holding court in the Hare House. He is always prepared to greet campers, staff and alumni to
talk about camp life and camp history. He continues to inspire us with his wisdom, his joy for camp and his “thoughts for
the day.” Waboos was director of Keewaydin 1946-2000.
Larry Hayes- 17 th , Riflery and Archery
Larry and his wife, Marianne live in Waynesboro, PA. Retired after 30+ year career in environmental education, Larry is
Camp Head of Riflery and Archery.

Marianne Hayes- 15 th , Store
Marianne is enjoying retirement, after a career as an elementary art teacher. She has worn many hats at camp. This summer
she will be back in the Store!
Stephen Hildreth- 6 th , Waramaug Director
Stephen is Waramaug Director. In the off-season, he teaches Humanities at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY. His son
Christopher (15) will be a camper in Moosalamoo, son Owen (12) will be in Wiantinaug, son Denis (9) will be in Annwi and
daughter Grace (13) will be in her fourth year at Songa.
Nancy Hildreth- 5 th , A&C
Nancy, a teacher in the off-season, is the wife of Stephen and mother of Christopher, Owen, Denis and Grace. Nancy helps
in arts and crafts.
James Hogan- 3 rd , Wiantinaug
James completed his junior year at Hamilton College in upstate New York and will be back on the Wiantinaug staff this
summer for the second half. A former camper through Moos, he will assist in canoeing, sailing, climbing, basketball, tennis,
archery, riflery, and boxing.
Rick Hopkins- 3 rd , Waramaug Assistant Director (2 nd half)
Rick is a physical education teacher and coach for the Williamsville Central School District in the Buffalo, NY area. Before
his teaching career, he was a sports anchor for a mid-market television network. He will be Camp Head of Soccer and will
help out in swimming, basketball, baseball, tennis, archery, volleyball, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, wrestling, and climbing.
He will also be Assistant Director of Waramaug second half.
Paul Jacobs- 14 th , Wilderness
Paul rejoined the staff in 2003 after a twenty year hiatus. He was a camper through wilderness and, later, a staffman in
Wiantinaug and on wilderness. This summer he will lead the second Wilderness Trip in Quebec. Paul lives in Virginia,
where he is a software consultant.
Jared Joyner- 1 st , Wiantinaug
A rising sophomore at Johnson and Wales University in Florida, who majors in culinary arts, Jared comes back to camp after
a camper career that took him through one year of Moos. In Wiantinaug, he will help with boxing, baseball, basketball,
canoeing, archery and more.
Nick Kramer- 2 nd , Moosalamoo
Nick returns to the Moos staff after a couple of summers off. He is a recent graduate of Amherst College. In Moos, he will
assist in canoeing, soccer, hiking, archery and other activities.
Nathan Kress- 3 rd , Moosalamoo
A graduate of Hobart College, Nathan currently teaches the 9th grade world history and
11th grade US history and is head boys crew coach as well as the coach of the Debate Team at
Episcopal High School of Jacksonville. In Moosalamoo, he will head hiking and sailing, and assist in baseball, soccer and
tennis.
Adebola Kuye- 1 st , Annwi
A former student of Patrick Wade at the Westtown School in PA, Adebola just completed his freshman year at CUNY
College. In Annwi, he will head basketball and wrestling. Adebola comes from New York City.
Charlie Laud- 1 st , Waramaug
Charlie comes from New Jersey, where he graduates this spring from the Pingry School. Charlie was a camper through
Moosalamoo. In Waramaug, he will assist in dramatics, canoeing, riflery and arts and crafts.
Matt Laud- 3 rd , Annwi
Matt was a camper for six years and then went on wilderness. He will be Camp Head of Dramatics and Annwi head of
canoeing. He will be a senior at Boston College.
Cilla Leng- 11 th , Business Manager
Cilla works for Keewaydin year-round as Business Manager. Since she is in charge of payroll, it is prudent to treat her
kindly!

Sam Lewis- 1 st , Moosalamoo
Sam is a rising sophomore at Colgate University. A former Moos and wilderness camper, he calls Texas home. In Moos, he
will assist in baseball and soccer.
Ian Lopez- 3 rd , Moosalamoo
Ian began at Keewaydin in Wiantinaug, and continued on through Moosalamoo and wilderness. In Moosalamoo he will be
head of archery and will assist in canoeing, hiking, and arts and crafts. Ian comes from Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Ned Lurie- 1 st , Waramaug
A former camper through Moos, Ned is a Bostonian who attends Brandeis. In Waramaug, he will assist in wrestling,
kayaking, canoeing, and sailing.
Richard Mable- 1 st , Annwi
A native of Connecticut, Rich graduated this spring from Hobart College, where he was captain of the crew team. Rich will
be in Annwi, where he will head exploration and sailing.
Anne Mackay- 4 th , Annwi, tutoring
Anne returns with husband Drew for her fourth season at camp. She will be helping out in Annwi and tutoring. Anne
teaches at the Buckingham Brown and Nichols School in Cambridge, MA. She will be bringing along the newest addition to
the Mackay family, little JD who was born December 12, 2009.
Drew Mackay, 8 th , Annwi Director (2 nd Half)
Drew will be Annwi Director second month this summer. In the off season, he is a teacher at the Shady Hill School in
Cambridge, MA. He is excited to lead the “Annwi Crew”!
Julian Mangano- 1 st , Wiantinaug
Julian, a native of Ohio, recently graduated from Wooster College. A member of the varsity basketball team at Wooster, he
will help in basketball in Wiantinaug, as well as baseball, dramatics and soccer.
Frank Matt- 4 th , Wiantinaug
A native of New Hartford, NY, Matt completed his junior year at Hamilton College. He brings to Keewaydin extensive Boy
Scout experience and activity skills. He will be Camp Head of Orienteering and Wiantinaug head of swimming and
waterfront. He will assist in canoeing, soccer, sailing, and climbing.
Scott McCurdy- 11 th , Wiantinaug Director
This is Scott’s seventh year at the helm in Wiantinaug. A fifth grade teacher at Brentwood Elementary School in California,
he is joined at camp by his wife Jessica, and their three boys, Will (11), Caleb (9) and Nathan (8). Will returns to Waramaug,
Caleb to Annwi and Nathan will be a day camper in Annwi.
Jessica McCurdy- 8 th
Jessica is back with her family for an eighth summer on Dunmore. She is excited that all her boys will be campers this
summer! In the off season, she is an elementary school teacher in CA. Jessica also puts together the camp scrapbook.
Chris Miller- 7 th , Wiantinaug
Chris, a Boston MA native, is a Middle School teacher at the Paul Revere Elementary School outside of Boston. Chris has
much athletic talent and coaching experience. He is Camp Head of Basketball and Baseball and helps in soccer and many
others. His wife Heather, their daughter Emily (4) and their son Zachery (born April 22, 2009) will also be at camp!
Heather Miller- 6 th
Heather joins her husband Chris for her 6th year at Dunmore. During the year she teaches at Garfield Elementary School.
She looks forward to spending time at camp with their 4 year old daughter, Emily Ann and their 1 year old son Zachery.
Rich Morgan- 3 rd , Moosalamoo
Rich was camper through Moosalamoo. In Moosalamoo he will head kayaking, the waterfront and orienteering. Rich comes
from Richmond, VA and has completed his junior year at the University of Colorado.
Sam Moritz- 2 nd , Waramaug
Sam comes from Westport, CT and will be a junior at Allegheny College. The oldest of three brothers to attend Keewaydin,
he was a camper through Moosalamoo. In Waramaug, he will head baseball and assist in dramatics, kicker, basketball,
soccer, archery, and ultimate.

Jesse Mostoller- 3 rd , Moosalamoo
Jesse was a camper through wilderness and Africa. He has completed his junior year at UVM. Jesse is originally from
Princeton, NJ. In Moosalamoo he will be in charge of canoeing and will help out with sailing, boxing, archery, basketball,
wrestling and rock climbing.
John Negus- 1 st , Wiantinaug
John graduated from Northeastern University in 2009. He was a camper at Keewaydin thru Wiantinaug. In Wiantinaug this
summer, he will assist in canoeing, hiking, basketball, Frisbee, kayaking, climbing and archery.
Jake Nice- 2 nd , Wiantinuag
Jake hails from Carmel, Indiana and attends Villanova University, where he is a junior. He was a camper through
Wiantinuag and returned for wilderness. In Wiantinaug he will be head of archery and will assist in tennis, riflery, sailing,
hiking, rocketry, and canoeing.
Dan Paltiel- 2 nd , Moosalamoo
A Connecticut resident, Dan was a camper through Moosalamoo. A former Talllman winner, he will play a big role in
canoeing. He will also head Moos soccer and assist in swimming, kayaking, tennis, ultimate and baseball.
Becky Patch- 24 th , Tutor
Becky is an elementary school teacher in Asheville, NC. At camp she will assist with tutoring.
Steve Patch- 31 st , Caretaker of Moosalamoo and Paddling Specialist
We welcome Steve back to camp after several summers away. He will manage the trails on Mt. Moosalamoo, as well as
teach canoeing, kayaking and white water paddling. In the off-season, he is a math professor at UNC, Asheville. He will be
joined at camp by his wife Becky. Their daughter Stephanie will be on the Songa staff.
Alex Petersen- 1 st , Annwi
Alex recently finished his sophomore year at Bucknell University. He lives in Connecticut and discovered Keewaydin
through Sam Moritz. In Annwi, he will head tennis and archery and assist in soccer, swimming and exploration.
Ashley Phillips- 3 rd , Wiantinaug.
Ashley comes from Winchester, England, where he hopes to have a career in a sports related field. He received a Junior
Sports Leader Award for his work with primary school children. He will be Camp Head of Tennis and will assist in
Wiantinaug in soccer, dramatics and swimming.
Jake Pirkkanen- 5 th , Annwi
Jake, a native of Salisbury, Vermont, attends Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, where he is studying pre-med with a
focus on bio-chemistry and religious studies. In Annwi, he will assist in canoeing, archery, kayaking, dramatic and
exploration.
Yuriy Porotnikov- 1 st , Wiantinaug
Yuriy comes to us from Kazakhstan through CCUSA. He has been a kindergarten teacher and has taught English. In
Wiantinaug, he will be head of climbing and will assist with swimming.
Ben Ramsey- 4 th , Waramaug
Ben comes from Geneva, NY and is a graduate of Hobart College. At college he was a member of the Crew Team. He will
be Camp Head of Rock Climbing and will assist with baseball, basketball, canoeing, and photography.
Ben Ramseyer-1 st , Wiantinaug
Ben just graduated from Bucknell University. A native of New Jersey, he found out about camp from Ty Dinnuci. In
Wiantinaug, he will head dramatics and assist in basketball, archery, riflery and exploration. There is no truth to the rumor
that he is a better version of Ben Ramsey.
Ben Ramseyest, 1 st , Moos
Just seeing if you’re still paying attention.
Lee Randlett- 8 th , Director of Facilities
Lee brings a wealth of experience as a facilities manager and construction manager to Keewaydin. He and his crew are
responsible for how great the campus looks!

Nathan Rasmussen- 2 nd , Waramaug
Nathan comes to us from Loveland, OH and is a sophomore at Miami of Ohio and a friend of Bennett Werner. An Eagle
Scout, he has extensive camping experience. In Waramaug he will head exploration and assist in ultimate, climbing,
baseball, basketball, and riflery.
Graham Robertson- 2 nd Wiantinaug
Graham was a camper from Waramaug through Moos and then returned for the wilderness and Tanzania trips. He lives in
London, England and attends Georgetown University, where he is a sophomore. In Wiantinaug he will assist in sailing,
canoeing, baseball, soccer, tennis and hiking.
Paul Ruderhausen, 8 th , Wilderness
Paul is a wildlife and fisheries researcher at North Carolina State University. This summer he will be leading a trip down the
Peribonca River in Quebec with Peter Wright.
Stephanie Sack- 19 th , Camp Head of Waterfront
Stephanie lives in Washington, D.C. where she teaches elementary school art at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School. She has
been a loyal staff member serving first as the camp babysitter and then becoming the head of the waterfront.
Nate Salzman- 1 st , Wiantinaug
Nate was a camper through Moosalamoo. He graduated from high school in Rochester, NY this spring. In Wiantinaug, he
will assist in wrestling, canoeing, basketball, baseball and dramatics.
Andrew Scott- 1 st , Waramaug
Andrew was a camper through Wiantinaug and is currently a student at Kenyon College, where he will be entering his senior
year in the fall. In Waramaug, he will head tennis and assist in canoeing, kayaking, climbing, soccer and more.
Kyle Sauer- 2 nd , Annwi
A junior at Boston University, Kyle calls Naperville, Illinois his home. This summer he will be the Editor of the Kicker. A
varsity swimmer in high school will assist in swimming, dramatics, climbing, and hiking.
Ben Schmidt- 1 st , Waramaug
A native of York, PA and former classmate of Bill Souser and Andy Beck, Ben graduated from Colgate in 2009. He recently
spent five months in Beijing, China as a property consultant. In Waramaug he will head kayaking and assist in soccer,
sailing, climbing and orienteering.
Igor Sdvijkov- 16 th , Fresh Food, Laundry, Camp Games, Piano
Igor returns to us from Russia for another summer. He started on the Moos staff, moved to Waramaug and now wears many
hats at camp, mainly as Igor King of Fresh Food. His older son, Max, will be on staff and his younger son, Mathew, will be
in Waramaug.
Max Sdvijkov- 2 nd , Waramaug
Max “grew up” at camp and was a camper from Annwi through Moos. He is currently a sophomore in college in Russia
studying history. In Waramaug, he will be head of archery and riflery, and assisting in climbing, canoeing, A&C, wrestling,
boxing, and swimming.
Ben Smith- 5 th , Waramaug
A graduate of Columbia University, currently Ben lives in Ft. Collins, CO., where he has been working as a
counselor/teacher. With a strong background in music and theatre, he will assist in dramatics, as well as swimming, soccer,
rock climbing, backpacking, and arts and crafts. An accomplished piano player, we can expect to see him help with songs in
the dining hall.
Bill Souser- 5 th , Wiantinaug
Bill was a camper at Keewaydin through wilderness. He hails from York, PA and just graduated from Middlebury College.
In high school he had much experience in student government and theatre. He will head Wiantinaug exploration and the
Kicker and assist in numerous activities. He will also help play the piano for after-dinner songs!
Ben Stone- 4 th , Annwi
Ben comes from Bernardsville, NJ and just graduated from the College of Wooster. In Annwi, he will head orienteering and
the swim program, and will assist in kayaking, canoeing, fishing, archery, and tennis.

Tim Tadlock- 11 th , Head of Tripping and KEEC
Tim works full time at Keewaydin. He is the Director of the Keewaydin Environmental Education Center during the year
and is Head of Tripping during the summer. A graduate of Prescott College, he has a wealth of knowledge of environmental
education.
Mike Thornton- 17 th , Waramaug Assistant Director (1 st Half)
Mike lives in Fair Haven, VT and is a career elementary school teacher. He will be Assistant Director of Waramaug first half
and Waramaug head of canoeing. His son Colby will be an Annwi camper.
Mikey Ursu- 1 st , Waramaug
Mikey lives in New Jersey and attends college in CA at Occidental College. He was a camper through Moosalamoo. In
Waramaug, he will be the Kicker editor and will assist in soccer, swimming, A&C, drama and more. He plays the guitar and
piano.
Mike Vorenberg- 9 th , Historian
A former camper and staff and author of “Faithful and True, 100 Years at Dunmore”, Mike will be back as Camp Historian.
You may find him out in a canoe once in a while also!
Tom Vorenberg- 17 th , Annwi Director (1 st Half)
This will be Tom’s eighth summer at the helm of Annwi. He has also been a Waramaug staffman and the leader of two
Keewaydin trips to Tanzania, Africa. In the off-season, Tom teaches social studies at the Germantown Friends School in
Philadelphia.
Lois Wack- 7 th , Office, driving
Lois helps Daria keep the Keewaydin office in order and she drives trips. Her son, Trever, will be a camper in Wiantinaug.
Peter Wack- 8 th , Wiantinaug
Peter was a staffman back in the 1980’s and returned to the Wiantinaug staff five years ago. In the “off season” he is a state
trooper in Connecticut. He will assist in hiking, canoeing, riflery, wrestling, swimming and many other activities.
Patrick Wade- 7 th , Annwi Assistant Director (1 st Half)
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Patrick is a teacher at the Westtown School in PA. He will be Assistant
Director of Annwi first half and will assist in drama, art, basketball and more.
Jack Waring- 15 th , Wangan Room
A resident of Boyertown, PA, Jack returned to camp twelve years ago to take over the wangan room with his wife Moogie.
Now we won’t let them go. He is a retired high school guidance counselor. Jack was a staffman back in the 50’s. He keeps
all the camp trip equipment in great shape. In the off-season he keeps busy substitute teaching and rooting for the
Philadelphia Eagles!
Moogie Waring- 13 th , Wangan Room
Jack’s better half, Moogie looks after the food in the wangan room. Moogie has been enjoying spending as much time as
possible with their grandchildren.
Bennett Werner- 3 rd , Waramaug
Bennett was a camper for five years through Moosalamoo and then went on wilderness. In Waramaug he will head dramatics
and will assist in many activities, especially canoeing, archery and riflery. Bennett comes from Loveland, OH and has
completed his sophomore year at Columbia College in Chicago.
Chris White- 4 th , Moosalamoo
Chris comes from Dedham, MA and completed his junior year at University of Vermont. A camper from Annwi through
Moosalamoo, he will be head of dramatics and boxing in Moos and will assist in canoeing, soccer, kayaking, and baseball.
Alex Wilde- 4 th , Wilderness
Alex comes from Dobbs Ferry, NY, and attends American University in Washington, D.C., where he will be a senior next
fall. He was camper through the wigwams and went on two wilderness trips. He will be assistant wilderness trip leader with
Paul Jacobs on the Eastmain River Trip this summer. When he returns from the woods, he will help in Wiantinaug.
Michael Williams-1 st , Wiantinaug
Another former student of Patrick Wade, Michael just finished his freshman year at Ursinus College in PA, where he is a
member of the wrestling team. In Wiantinaug, he will assist in wrestling, baseball, A&C, Kicker and basketball.

Parker Williams-1 st , Waramaug
Parker is a recent grad of American University, where he learned of Keewaydin from Alex Wilde. In Waramaug he will
assist in tennis, baseball and riflery.
Ken Woodard- 15 th , Wiantinaug Director 2 nd month
Ken is a high school history teacher extraordinaire in Washington, D.C. A staff in Annwi in 1981, he returned to work in
Wiantinaug from 1987-1991. In his third Keewaydin life, he is back with his wife Terri and his two kids, Luke and Lauren.
Luke, 14, will be a Moosalamoo camper, while Lauren, 13, will be a camper at Songa. This summer Ken will be Wiantinaug
Director during the second half of the summer. A famed hiker of the trails of Moosalamoo, he is Camp Head of Hiking.
Terri Woodard- 10 th , Tutor
Terri is an elementary school teacher during the off-season. Here at camp she helps with tutoring at Dunmore and arts and
crafts at Songadeewin.
Peter Wright- 8 th , Wiantinaug
A former camper through wilderness, Peter graduated from Union College in 2007. In the off season, he teaches high school
math at the Thomas Jefferson School in St. Louis, MO. This summer, Peter will be assistant wilderness trip leader with Paul
Rudershausen on the Peribonca River Trip.
John Zink- 3 rd Moosalamoo
John comes from Dobbs Ferry, NY and attends SUNY. John has much outdoor experience and was once captain of his high
school wrestling team. In Moosalamoo, he will head wrestling, basketball, martial arts and swimming and will assist in
climbing.