ABW
2017
Dear friends & Supporters
This Yearbook is a labor of love, conceived, designed and executed by the girls of ABW. It’s a celebration of ABW’s 7th year.
Please note the exceptional cover page, designed by Mckayla Faye incorporating the four elements…. a perfect introduction to what lies within.
This year, the girls who participated in the Yearbook elective used the theme of Camp 2017, The Elements, as the basis of their design of the book. At camp each group represented one of the elements (Freshmen/Earth; Sophomores/Wind; Juniors/Water; Seniors/Fire.) You can appreciate this connectivity as you browse through the pages noticing their illustrations, artwork, photos and choice of questions.
As ABW is not just a camp experience, this year’s Yearbook encompasses elements of the school year programs as well. We hope you enjoy your reading experience!
Electives Music Video • Improvisationla • yearbook Masterpiece • dance • a cappella
Focus & workshop
SElectives
art • computer art • mindfulness • music expression song writing • knitting • tap • basketballpuppetry step-cheer • AMerican sign language • photography bracelet making • rock wall
Activities
EL BARRIO Brianna Maria Harris Duverge
In my El Barrio box, I will put Dominican people, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Venezuelans, Haitians, Black People, and more in my box.
I will put the projects and chancletas in my box.
I will put hair salons and hair nets in my box.
I will put Bachata, salsa, and more in my box.
I will put delis and Spanish food restaurants in my box.
My box is lovely.
Seniors What about ABW ignites you? Montana Acuña: ‘...seeing those who support me and the smiling faces of the friends I’ve made.”
Adonya Clarke: “...when they push me to do something I don’t want to do because the counselors know I can do it.”
Lesli Alvarado: “What ignites my fire...everyone is so welcoming.”
Abigail Cruz: “My friends and counselors ignite me.”
Sasha Arteaga: “I love these amazing talented ladies that we have in the camp.”
Mckayla Faye: “...my friends and counselors. They are very supportive and help me to do my best.”
Nyomi Canty: “...being with the people I love, close friends, and Sophie and Celeste.”
Brianna Garcia: ”..being able to help out the lower classmen, and having fun making new friends.”
Aiden Garcia Pico: “The final show motivates me and ignites me.”
Kenyshia Jones: “...being with my friends and counselors and having a good time just being myself.”
Aminata Niangado: ‘..the energy of everyone here, and how it made me a better person...also, knitting.” Karla Rosales: “The talent show always makes me very excited to come to camp.”
Chanaya Lawson: “...being able to be myself all the time and not feel weird about it.”
Naidely Ruiz: “ ...getting to spend more time with our counselors and friends ignites me.”
Elizabeth Leyba: “...when something makes me upset, or I feel passionately about something, for example, a social justice issue.”
Alaysia Russell: “ABW ignites me because of the people that are so inspired by us, and just the environment and the positive minds everyone has.”
Jasmine Mendoza: “ABW gives me the opportunity to be myself without being afraid and self doubt.”
Rain Styles: “ABW and all their team building workshops ignites me.”
Juniors Taylor Tucker: “I have a very happy spirit, and what waters my spirit are my friends and activities.” Chyna Harris: “Being with my friends, the ones that really feel comfortable around me...” Jasiya King: “Hanging out with my friends and doing different things every night.”
Vanessa Pavia Fuentes: “I have a happy spirit; being with my friends makes me happy.”
Reniella Pemberton: “...when other campers spread happiness and respect so that there is no disrespect and violence.” Ashley Quijano: “My spirit is thrilled. My friends and sports water my spirit.” Tamara Rawlins: “ ...my friends, the counselors— because they help me and teach me.” Abigail Suriel: “I am happy, and the thing that waters my spirit is the counselors!” Amaini Varney: “...rock climbing.”
Front Row: Cuteyia, Muminatu, Nasia, Keymora, Kayla, Jasiya, Justice, Taylor, Chyna, Karime, Vanessa, Taylor | Back Row: Abigail, Jada, Jasiris, Samaria, Shyanne, Madison, Reniella, Amaini, Lialani, Tamara, Ashley, Abigail, Chanyah, Samantha, Rebecca (not pictured)
What at ABW waters your spirit? Madison Blackwell: “Things that water my spirit are Photography, Yearbook, my friends and having fun.” Kayla Blanco: “What waters my spirit is being with my friends and finding a camp daughter that makes me happy.” Shyanne Bryant: “...food, music, dance, people, etc.” Lialani Catano: “Friends and music water my spirit.” Keymora Cole: “...maybe tap.” Samaria Dalling: “...stage, rock climbing and food.” Legna Matos: “...my friends do.” Karime De La Cruz: “...friends and the food.” Muminatu Jalloh: “...the kindness, acceptance and freedom from all.” Chanyah Kelly: “Being myself helps me have a happier spirit.”
N Nasia Ruiz Jenkins: “Being with my friends and doing things I love.” Jasiris Morales: “...singing and hanging out with the people around.”
Sophomores
Front Row: Alexis, Patria-Kay, Jordyn A., Kadiatou, Jasire, Jordyn S., Zaire, Alliyah, Masheea, Lisel, Patricia, Kate | Back Row: Koree, Aveon, Briana, Sonia, Bianca, Genesis, Talayeh, Renee, Melanie, Amanda, Julia, Latoni, Dashane
Renee Green: “It’s taught me important values of friendship, and teaches me techniques that really improved my singing skills.” Bianca Marcelino: “...by showing me how to be confident and help me make me more friends.” Aveon Mitchell: “...because it helped me break out of my shell and do all these amazing experiences like learning steps.” Sonia Smith: “...by showing me you can help performances by cooperating in other ways than just singing and dancing.”
FREEDOM Layla Atkins
Freedom feels like a breeze of wind blowing on your face and body Sounds like you’re at church and they’re saying Amen and Hallelujah Tastes like an ice cream cake Smells like chocolate Looks like a bird soaring in the air free.
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Earth Grows
Water Flows
Air Blows
Fire Glows
Freshmen
Front Row: Leonor, Maya, Harmony, Jayla, Kyla, Yesly, Luna, Tiana, Malaya, Jada-Lynn, Cassandra | Middle Row : Liany, Rayana, Nashira, Kimanda, Semmaya, Allison, Sienna, Celeste, Brianna, Alyssa, Leilany, Layla | Back Row: Miriam, Lisa, Sophia, Chyanne, Felicia
What has sprouted in you at ABW ?
Luna Abreu-Gomez: “I have talked more than usually.” Yesly Alvarado: “I sprouted by trying new foods.” Layla Atkins: “I have confidence to talk more to people.” Semmaya Bradley: “The thing that sprouted in me the most is now I’m not as shy as I used to be.” Maya Eaddy-Sanchez: “Something that has sprouted in me is friendship, because before if I met someone new I would barely talk to them.” Allison Estudillo: “I have learned to talk to new people without being scared.” Rayana Ferguson: “...speaking for myself and learning how to swim.” Leilany Guzman: “...my love for swimming.” Brianna Harris: “I learned that I’m very eager to ask and answer questions.” Kyla Haynes: “I have got more confident in singing to a big audience.” Cassandra Hinds: “...my new friends.” Nashira Jones: “I do not cry a lot anymore.” Sienna Maloney: “...my respect for other people.” Harmony McCauley: “ I have been dancing more often and I am learning how to talk about my feelings.” Jada-Lynn Moreno: “I’ve got more of an ability to make new friends than I ever had.” Kimanda Noble: “...learning how to share a room.” Jayla Reynolds: “ The ability to try new things.” Malaya Robinson: “What has sprouted in me at ABW is new and more friends.” Celeste Salisbury: “Courage.” Leonor Salvador: “...new manners. I learned how to knit and swim and make friendship bracelets.” Tiana Sutton: ‘Something that has grown in me at ABW is becoming less shy and having an experience of going to the first sleep away camp.” Alyssa Turton: “...meeting new friends and being out there.” Liany Vazquez: “I have met new friends and I like the staff.” Aura Wilson: “...singing; swimming.”
EL BARRIO Brianna Maria Harris Duverge
In my El Barrio box, I will put Dominican people, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Venezuelans, Haitians, Black People, and more in my box. I will put hair salons and hair nets in my box. I will put delis and Spanish food restaurants in my box.
I will put the projects and chancletas in my box. I will put Bachata, salsa, and more in my box. My box is lovely.
R E ISTER L S T S G I I T TLE S BI
Staff
DANCE: Darren Biggart, Natalie Nitchoff, Tony Merriwether S POKEN WOR D: Emilie Koenig, Corey Ruzicano VIDEO: David Langlois, Ben Wiseman, Kenny Roche VOCAL: Ben Wexler, Sophia Stephens STAGE: Sydney Morton, Zhailon Levingston, Torya Beard VISUAL ARTS: Wayne Kaufmanschmidt, Lee Wexler, Debra Bosniak, Shane Evans ELECTIVES: Jesse Rothschild, Siena Rafter, Curtiss Cook, Rob Newman, Ayodele Casel, Heather Zuckerman, Myrna Zuckerman, Caren Gerszberg, Emily & Jesse Corben, Tyler Thomas, Celeste Hudson, Marika Hughes, Idina Menzel ADMIN: Kristin Quintano, Marisa Gershwin, Karen Gormley, Mindy Gabler, Margot Tenenbaum, Abbey Williams, Samantha Arce FRESHMAN: Felicia Shulman, Lisa Grier, Miriam Washington, Sophia Radix, Chyanne Santana SOPHOMORE: Kate Solomon-Tiley, Julia Daniels, Alexis Cohen, Koree Woodley, Dashane Ramey J UNIOR: Abigal Caesar, Cuteyia Tatum, Jada Stinnie, Taylor Ramos, Rebecca Ghanie SENIOR: Sophie Gore, Ivory Sligh, Imani Pierson, Arielle King LITs: (standing) Rihana Abdulrashid-Davis, Ashanti Dixon, Saintangel Acosta, Sidika Saliu, Mary Suriel, LIT Director Courtney Fenner, (foreground) Fanta Ballo
ABW Year-round Activities
Chihuly Nights • Workshops • Shuffles Dance Class WICKED • Words on White • Bowling Reunion Neuberger Berman Art Event • Women’s March
WHERE I’M FROM Bianca Marcelino
I am from cooking From greasy pot and boiling water I am from the beautiful smell of cooked pasta Savory, chewy, beautiful
If You Mckayla Faye
If you can be confident but not conceited: If you can be nice but not gullible: If you can care but not be taken advantage of: If you can dream and make those dreams happen:
I am from a beautiful palm tree
If you can be positive and stay positive during hard times:
Near a nice river flow
If you can love and never stop loving:
I am from Easter and busy
If you can work and try your best:
From Mom and Dad
If you can teach but also learn:
From “Don’t play with your food” and
If you can be true enough to yourself:
“Sit right”
You’ll be everything a woman should be.
I am from Manhattan, rice and beans I am from Harlem the place of magic and Art I am from New York City
2017 Yearbook Team
(Front Row) Madison Blackwell, Reniella Pemberton, Aminata Niangado (Back Row) Mckayla Faye, Naidely Ruiz, Rain Styles, Abigail Cruz
DONORS BroaderWay Visionary Producer $10,000+ Cindy & Robert Citrone Taye Diggs Find Your Light Foundation The Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund Liane Ginsberg The Goldberg Family Foundation Hasbro, Inc. Idina Menzel The Neuberger Berman Foundation Ropes & Gray LLP Donna & Marvin Schwartz Ann & Andrew Tisch Universal Television, LLC Heather & Andrew Zuckerman Myrna & Robert Zuckerman Patron Camper Sponsor $6,000 - $9,999 Alex Blavatnik Kathy Chazen & Larry Miller Patti & Michael Dweck Caren & Richard Gerszberg Eric Gural Beth & Richard Levine Proskauer Rose, LLP BroaderWay Executive Producer $5,000 - $5,999 The Chanel Family Foundation Meredith Elson & Matthew Sirovich Lori & Simon Furie Mindy Gabler Gina & Kevin Gore The Patrina Foundation Heather Reynolds, One Entertainment Caroline Rogers The Stephen A. Signorile Family Fund Abigail Rose Solomon Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch
BroaderWay Associate Producer $2,500-$4,999 Heidi Blaivas & David Kiefer Ivy Duneier Roberta Ehlers The Elphaba Fund Patricia & Gregory Francfort Rachel Galen, West Coast TLI Alexandra & Leigh Goehring Jayne & Burton Goldstein Virginia & William Guy Rena Hoffman William Hunter Rebecca Kowalski Benjamin Lehrhoff David Portny Norman Shulevitz Foundation Kenneth Weinrib Ashley & Ryan Weiss
Supporter Camper Sponsor $1,500 - $2,499
Camp Brooklyn Fund Suzanne Cohen Mica & Anthony DeSantis Jodi & Douglas Galen Meg Gattuso & Bryan Wong Elizabeth & Adam Gold Ilene Greenbaum Ingram Yuzek Gainen Caroll & Bertulotti, LLP Patricia & Richard Jay Amy & Charles Kantor Kim & Elliot Katz Richard Levine The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation, Inc. Lisa Selden Holly & David Sherr Penny Zuckerwise
DONORS Program Sponsor $500 - $1,499
Julie & Leo Abbe Andrea Acker Douglas Albert Alliance Bernstein Jan & William Arnold Kerry Barden Lori & Dan Ben-Ari Keri & Ron Bernstein Scott Blankman Elizabeth & Stuart Bohart Debra Bosniak & Curtis Hougland Shari & Adam Brooks Ellen & Richard Brown Mary & Robert Ciapciak Miriam & Marc Cohen Michele & Marty Cohen Stacey Cohen Emily & Jesse Corben Terry Crossland Jim D’Sidocky Ron Delsener Sue Ann Facey Stacy Feinberg Lori Feldman Frann Francis Steven Friedman Laynie & Sam Gershwin Laura & Scott Gewirtz Amy Gilfenbaum Cindi Goldberg Roberta Greenberg Michael Greif Eric Gural Dana Hokin Gina Hubbell ICM Partners Jami Lyn, Inc. Amy & Kurt Kalm Kim & Elliot Katz Fund
In Kind
Lisa Kiell & James Stone Applied Labels Sue & Robert Kramer Debra Bosniak Amy Kriss Ayodele Casel Nicole & Jeremy Kroll Sarah & Brad Cetron Lee Langbaum Class Act Sports Foundation Karyn Lonsk Clyde Duneier, Inc. Andrew Martin-Weber Electra Entertainment Michael Mazza Elisa Monte Dance Martin Messinger Burton Goldstein & Co. Debi & Evan Mittman Harlem Children’s Zone Ted Moudis Gina Hubbell Maggie Neilson Vielka Kelly-Weiss Ria & Josh Nova Lisa & Josh Levine Annie Paulson & Albert Garner Lord & Taylor Diana & Brian Pessin Cheryl, Philip & Toby Milstein Pessin Philanthropic Fund Ben Platt Julie & Marc Platt Jolie & Alyssa Reise Tracy Pollan & Michael J. Fox Roundabout Theatre Company Susan & Doug Present Royal Family Productions Patricia & Louis Quintano SHUFFLES, Broadway Tap and Linda Richmand Musical Theater School Jennifer & Adam Rosenthal David Stone Karen & William Rosner Viacom Steven Ross War Paint A New Musical Allison Saloy Lee Wexler Diane Schierlitz & Eric Walsh Robert Zuckerman, Manhattan Debbie Shapiro Entertainment Monica Sherer Natalie Silverstein Lisa & Richard Singer Suellen & Howard Singer Jeff Skier Susan & Louis Teichholz Alison Tenenbaum & David Bensinger Pamela Tibbetts Kaitlin Trinh Stephanie Vallillo & Miguel Sagarna Vornado Realty Trust Robyn Samantha Wolf The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation
Air moves us
water shapes us
Earth heals us Community Partners Association to Benefit Children Beginning with Children Bronx Charter School for Excellence East Harlem Tutorial Program Groove with Me Harlem Children’s Zone/Promise Academy 1 & 2 Lisa Singer Young Women’s Leadership Network Simon’s Rock, is a residential liberal arts college located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. For the last five years Camp BroaderWay has been privileged to call Simon’s Rock home for our sleepaway camp in the Berkshires. Our heartfelt thanks to the incredible staff of Simon’s Rock who welcomes us and helps us facilitate the programs we offer at camp.
Fire transforms us
Class Act Sports Emily Corben
Jesse Corben
Wesley Corben
Teen Leadership Initiative Alexis Gabler Rachel Galen Daphne Zuckerman
Ellie Selden
Young Professional Board Adam August Bobby Ciapciak Emily Corben Angie De Angelis Catherine Farland Daphne Hernandez Andrea Hochman Nicole Hunter Jesse Rothschild Felicia Shulman Amy Wallin Monica Warek
Jack Ciapciak Jamie Epstein Meredith Hershman Carly Meltzer Miranda Tecklin
ABW Board Taye Diggs Kevin Gore Jeanine Tesori
Mindy Gabler Burt Goldstein Idina Menzel Margot Tenenbaum Heather Zuckerman Myrna Zuckerman