Avodian 2019 by Camp Avoda

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 11

41 21

GALLERY

BUNK SECTION

AVODA SECTION

57 49

DEPARTMENTS

INTERCAMP

MISC. SECTION

79 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

AVODA LEAGUE

DESERT WAR

127 101

COLOR WAR

STAFF PROFILES

ADDRESS SECTION

Volume 93

ADMINISTRATION

KEN SHIFMAN Executive Director

RONNI SALTZMAN GUTTIN Director

THE AVODIAN 2019

August 2019

GARY RABINOWITZ Assistant Director

LEON DYER

LEE GARR

Assistant Director & CIT Director

Camp Advisor & Waterfront Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Russell Sherman, President Michael Ross, Vice President Robert Zuker, Treasurer • James Singer, Clerk • Richard Lefkowitz, Secretary Jonathan Bamel Paul G. Davis Louis Dennis

Ed Klayman Lee Kaiser Thomas Leavitt Michael Roth

Mitchell Cohen, Trustee Phil Greenspan, Trustee Derek Wade, Trustee

The Official Yearbook of Camp Avoda, Middleboro, MA Printed by: Jenson Print, Taunton, MA

DEDICATION: LEON DYER 2

This year, due to his packed schedule, Leon took a step back from heading the Avodian, so it is only fitting that this year’s 2019 Avodian is dedicated to the one, and only, Leon Dyer. To say Camp Avoda is lucky to have him is an understatement. Leon does so much for Camp Avoda and we are grateful for his service to Avoda for the past 17 summers. Leon started under Paul Davis’ management as Woodshop Instructor. Became a bunk counselor and Head Counselor and over the last few years, Assistant Director. One of Leon’s defining characteristics is his work ethic. He puts his all into everything he does. Each summer he does a great job and gives 110%. He will work till 3:30 AM to ensure all of the many items on his plate are complete for the next day. It seems hard to understand what the next level up is, because he sets such a high standard. But each subsequent summer arrives and he elevates to another level, recreating new systems and ways of doing things, and making things more fun for campers, and easier for staff and administration. Having said that, he is demanding. He is always thinking of new ways to incent staff to push harder. Why? So that Camp Avoda succeeds! At the same time he is fair and has a good sense of justice and equity. He is fair and patient. And for someone who is soft spoken, his confident presence and leadership style demands respect. Sometimes you have to look closely at his wry smile to know that under his business-like demeanor, that he knows exactly what kids want. At the same time, he establishes a rapport with campers, CIT’s and staff alike. In the “off season” Leon is a teacher at the

Chenery Middle school. He works with kids all year and is just as busy there: serving as committee leads, running sports tournaments, planning events, winning accolades there, while teaching classes and inspiring kids as well. When we finally convinced Leon to be an administrator and no longer a bunk counselor, he made the move very easily. But he still likes to spend time with campers, leading overnights and letting the kids jump on his back while swimming, driving the boat for waterskiing class, and this summer: inviting bunks to the head table to join us for meals. He knows what kids like, how they think, and how they operate. He will devise games, challenges, and his playful spirit sneaks out when you least expect it. Leon is a dedicated ambassador of youth. Leon is thorough. He has short term plans, mid-range plans, long term plans, and of course contingency plans. He can change and adapt on the fly in the rare case that the initial plan didn’t completely work. He can plan and put large scale events together with ease. He likes to create efficiencies and better ways of doing things. Did we mention that he can fix anything? Leon has a firm grasp on the facilities and understands how things work. He is a multifaceted and multi-talented individual. He is creative, open-minded and willing to explore change. There is an adage that says if you want something done, you look around the room and find the busiest person. And then you ask that person for help. Leon is that person and Camp Avoda thanks him for his many years of positively affecting Camp Avoda in so many ways.

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR What a summer it has been! Camp Avoda is a special place. This is my 23 rd summer on the Shores of Tispaquin and I can attest to the power of Avoda. (Camp started in 1927, 93 summers ago so I have been with camp for 25% of its history!) We create special moments that celebrate TEAM achievement and defeat (yes even in defeat we teach kids that hustle, heart and teamwork trumps it all), as well as success for each camper, CIT and staff member INDIVIDUALLY. These moments and growth happen on a daily basis and over the long term – over years. We plant seeds that certainly grow and sprout as our boys become young men who then become community members. I am proud to work for such a special organization. I write this as I am on the bus leading the Six Flags field trip. I mention this for the reason to illustrate what it takes to run a summer camp - we are always working and multitasking. We have lots of moving parts. And we say it all the time: only “Camp People” understand a day in the life at camp. So much happens! So much going on! And it all gets done. Everyone – literally everyone – has to chip in to help make camp happen. Campers do their part: certainly participating and playing, but they help too: Bunk 14 campers set up for services for example. Bunk 1 and 2 might need to clean the grove after a barbecue. And after an all day tournament I will ask the several campers I see to help me move tables back to where they belong. CIT’s – this is your community service summer. Camp wouldn’t look the same or run as well without your efforts on a daily basis. And thank you for the open minds and feedback about your Outward Bound Trip. I hope in years to come, those seeds reveal a positive experience. Bunk Counselors are on the front lines with the kids. The bunk staff – you are critical components of camp success: fostering brotherhood, leadership, spirit and tradition. I will let you know if we hit the 95%. It all started during pre-camp training a few months back. We had discussions, set up camp and worked hard to prepare camp for the campers and summer. A good example of “only camp people” makes me think of

KEN SHIFMAN

the day we had a ton of campus prep work to be done. As a group of 30 plus, we walked around camp together and at each stop or task, a few people either volunteered or Leon assigned them. We got the work done efficiently and of course it was more fun as there was a game aspect to it – and we were all in it JILL SHIFMAN together. It has been a • Cooking with Jill pleasure working with • Jill of All Trades you all. The administration, specialty staff, kitchen staff, health staff plus all our contractors also work tireless hours to ensure a safe and successful summer. Thank you for all you do! As I have said before, we all pick each other up. People don’t have strictly defined roles as we all need to contribute. We are camp people. I am proud that we attract and retain such dedicated, hard workers and I feel fortunate to work with you all each day during the summer. This summer we have competed against other camps with mixed results. I admire the practice hours and spirit in representing Avoda on the courts and fields. We have competed internally with passion and effort in light events like Battle of the Super Teams, moderately competitive events like League, and our heart and soul cornerstone events of Desert War and Color War. We had super-hot days, very little rain, a little sleet, talent shows by the staff and campers, a trampoline show, and lots of other fun things in between. It’s always a fun summer at Avoda. Camp People know how much we pack into a day at camp. We come together as a community whether it’s an event like Grandparents Day or Bubba Day, we step up, we work hard, we give our all, and we enjoy it all together. I hope the lessons learned and experiences gained from Camp Avoda impact your lives in a positive manner. I hope to see all of our campers, staff, and CIT’s next summer. Another summer in the books – keep it going! Go Avoda! -Ken

RONNI GUTTIN Turtles, those small animals with funny heads and hard-shell bodies that live in the sand and in the sea. Kind of a funny thing to influence the rest of my thoughts, but that’s camp for you! Early in the day, a bunk oneer caught a very small turtle at the waterfront. He set it up in a box with sand and planned to feed it some lettuce from the kitchen. He and his friends were pretty disappointed when Lee suggested that they put the turtle back in its natural habitat in order to survive. With sad faces, and some complaining, they did it. It was a short- lived disappointment as he and the rest of his friends moved happily through the remainder of their camp day. Funny how things happen at camp. After dinner, a group of sophomores came running to me from the basketball court to say that a turtle had just laid some eggs under the bleachers. What should they do? I told them not to touch them and that the turtle would know what to do for its eggs. They put an orange cone nearby to protect the turtle family from the dangers of a crew of campers! It was a day for the turtles at Camp Avoda. Some campers and staff are like our turtle friends. They poke their heads out and get a taste of everything that is going on, pulling their necks back in when something is new. They keep poking and poking until they are comfortable in their new landscape. They grow and grow with time, absorbing all that the world has to offer. Others are more like puppies, exploring wildly and openly and sniffing out every new thing simultaneously. With a constant need for attention and new experiences, they, too absorb what their world has to offer. And grow. Some Avodians resemble the turtles. Moving through camp a bit at a time, taking something from every day to add to their stores of Camp Avoda experiences. Some are like puppies, sniffing it out and grabbing it all in at the same time! They too, are building their Camp Avoda experiences. It’s amazing, we Avodians are all a little bit different,

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR but we all have Avoda in common. That, my friends, is the magic of Camp Avoda. I think I am a hybrid. Some days, I feel like a turtle. I like to poke my head into everything….just a little bit and absorb it all slowly. Many days, I am like a puppy sniffing my way into things that may or may not matter to anyone else, but are important to me. Like the mama turtle, camp seems to give everyone what they need to grow and develop and maintain an attachment to camp. As I write this, we are not yet done with the summer of 2019. I am still sniffing around and grateful to the counselors who share my passion for helping campers find their way. I appreciate the team who poke their heads out every day and peek into every crack and crevice of camp to make sure all is well. I have learned a few life lessons from the sea turtle: 1. Life begins on the beach. 2. Sometimes you have to dig yourself out of a hole. 3. Keep the faith, you’ll make it. 4. Never forget where you came from. 5. Life is better with a good friend. Hmmmmm..... sounds like camp!

MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

GARY RABINOWITZ

There was an old UPS ad that utilized the refrain “What can brown do for you”? For whatever reason, I think of Avoda when I hear this inquiry. I think about what Avoda does for our community.

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Avoda gives us friendships Avoda gives us memories Avoda gives us experiences Avoda gives us confidence Avoda gives us family Avoda gives us unconditional love Avoda gives us bugles and PA announcements. Avoda gives us something to look forward to Avoda gives us the ability to expand our comfort zone Avoda gives us laughter…lots of laughter Avoda gives us the ability to win humbly and lose with grace Avoda gives us the knowledge that Havdalah means to divide Avoda gives us Color War songs and plays Avoda gives us bagels and lox on Saturday mornings

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Avoda gives us the shower house, the grove and Tispaquin Avoda gives us great music (It’s where I was first introduced to The Beatles, Stones, The Who, The Dead and The Kinks) Avoda gives us the best leadership team in the universe. Ken, Ronni and Leon are an unmatched trio that puts the campers and camp first at all times. Avoda is lucky to have these there guide us. Avoda gives us the best staff and CIT’s in the league. Thanks for the effort and making sure the campers have the best experience possible.

There is so much more, but I am on a word limit and we all know, I have a tendency to ramble. Thanks for another wonderful summer Camp Avoda. I guess it’s time to start counting the days until 2020.

MESSAGE FROM THE CAMP ADVISOR & WATERFRONT DIRECTOR Dear Camp Avoda, I am in awe of you. Another year come and gone. Where does time go? Life is a mystery but one thing is certain: my love for Avoda. Day to day, I walk around with Luna Bear and I see endless smiles, brotherhood, camaraderie, and friendship. I am part of the most amazing community on Earth and it is such a blessing. Every day during the year, I look forward to returning back to camp, and as I write my profile, I shed a tear of joy and happiness for an amazing summer at Camp Avoda. I am sad it is coming to an end and while it is here it is my sworn duty to embrace the moment, be of service, and spread love to every corner of Camp Avoda. I want to thank you all for your continued love and support. I learn so much everyday from campers, counselors, and administrators alike. I am grateful for all the love, receptivity, great conversations, and wonderful memories. Waterfront: Best staff in camp. Maritime style. Lakefront living. Coolest crew around. Respect. One love. Couldn’t have done it without you. You guys rock. Amazing memories. Great laughs. Teamwork.

LEE GARR

Artie Vidal and Mitch Hernandez: Best Assistants around. Thanks for everything. You guys are the future of Avoda. Keep coming back. Leon: You are the consistent flow of time here. We both started on staff in 2003. You are a camp legend. Thanks for everything you do for camp. We would all be lost without you. Mad love and respect. Ken, Ronni, Gary: Amazing working with you. Camp is incredible thanks to all your hard work. Nothing but love and respect. I enjoy working with you guys. It is truly a pleasure and an honor. Thank you. Luna Bear: You are my baby girl. Your second year of camp has come to end. You have never been happier. Camp Avoda is your favorite place. Every camper adores you. We love you. 10 months to a better life.

CAMP AVODA BUNK STAFF 2019 Bunk 1: Ethan Shifman, Zach Goodgame Bunk 2: Curtis Williams, Paul Samberg Bunk 3: Jay Blumenfeld, Uri Bolkosz Bunk 4: Spencer Kligman, Nate Goldberg, Eli Kleinmann Bunk 5A: Nate Achildiyev, Ross Halpern Bunk 5B: Danny Blumenstein, Sam Waltzman Bunk 6B: Artie Vidal, Max Scribner, Jacob Winn Bunk 6B: Colby Sklar, Jason Stelman, Caden Puccio Bunk 8L: Matt Peljovich, Will Cooper Bunk 8R: David Bacdayan, Max Kleinmann

Bunk 10L: Brett Litner, Theo Knopf Bunk 10R: Ben Stigberg, Zack Volinsky Bunk 11: Jake Romanow, Mitch Hernandez

Bunk 12: Ben Alexander, Benji Schwartz Bunk 14: David Patkin, Ty Goldstein, Max Waltzman

AVODIAN STAFF With the infamous Dyer announcing his retirement from Avodian staff, powerhouse replacements were needed to fill the void. Facing big expectations, the tag team of JCs Max Scribner and Matt Peljovich combined with the innovation of Sharon Sock proved to revolutionize the art of Avodian. Bunk 14ers Daniel Rashes, Charlie ‘Chuck’ Zuker, Ron Edry, and Michael Shnidman Jr. provided insightful writing and helpful labor to keep this operation running. With many busy periods and late nights, we present this year’s 2019 Avodian.

SHARON SOCK Avodian Editor

TROPHY WINNERS

ALL AROUND CAMPER RON EDRY

ALL AROUND CAMPER ZACHIE SADOW-HASENBERG

LEADERSHIP CHARLIE ZUKER

ALL AROUND FRESHMAN ANDREW SHULMANN

ALL AROUND SOPHOMORE DAVID SATLOFF

ALL AROUND JUNIOR ETHAN HASS

ALL AROUND SENIOR JONAH FRUMKIN

ALL AROUND SENIOR DANIEL RASHES

SPIRIT AWARD NOAH GORNSTEIN

PGD ALL AROUND AVODIAN ADAM TERCATIN

ALL AROUND ATHLETE MICHAEL SHNIDMANN 8

TROPHY WINNERS

SPORTSMANSHIP CAMERON DELANEY

SPORTSMANSHIP ANDREW JANOWSKI

TROPHY WINNERS

ARCHERY DREW BUSNY

ARCHIVES LEO STEINDECKER

ARTS & CRAFTS DANIEL RASHES

AVODIAN DANIEL RASHES

BASKETBALL NOAH GOLDSTEIN

CANOEING MATT FRIEDMAN

FISHING THEO KLEINMANN

FITNESS ANDREW JANOWSKI

MARTIAL ARTS JONAH BORNSTEIN

PHOTO LUCA TAMMARO

PING PONG HARRY DAVIDSON

PODCAST DANIEL RASHES

ROPES CHARLIE MULLER

SAILING ANDREW SHULMAN

SERVICES JEREMY ROSSIN

SOCCER MATTHEW BRAYER

SOFTBALL JONAH FRUMKIN JACOB SMITH

HOCKEY ANDREW JANOWSKI

SWIMMING JACOB GILBERG

TENNIS DANIEL DAYN

VIDEO LUCA TAMMARO

VOLLEYBALL AVERY KALISH

WATERSKIING MATT FRIEDMAN

WEIGHTS NOAH KRANOWITZ

WILDERNESS J.R. GILBERG

WOODWORKING JONAH BRAMSON

FLAGRUSH FOOTBALL NOAH KRANOWITZ MICHAEL SCHNIDMAN

BIKING CAMERON DELANEY

LAWN GAMES SAM MACGILPIN

TROPHY WINNERS

AVODA PROUD!

THE GALLERY

GALLERY

BUNK SECTION

BUNK 1

FRESHMEN

STAFF: Ethan Shifman Zach Goodgame BUNK 1 DOT DOT: Sauce… Shishkabob… yeet… Alex Morgan… gigantic Jerry… Lt Bob… Cringegame

Sam Hirsch, Max Shabashov, J.R. Gilberg, Benjamin Fernandez, Myles Hurwitz, Andrew Schulmann, Jacob Gilberg, Mitchell Feldman, Sam Peters

BUNK 1 - 2ND MONTH

Georgy Papanov, Jacob Gilberg, Mitchell Feldman, Ethan Musheyev, Andrew Schulmann, J.R. Gilberg

BUNK SECTION

FRESHMEN

BUNK 2 STAFF: Curtis Williams Paul Samberg BUNK 2 DOT DOT: Johnnyâ&#x20AC;¦ poke

BUNK 2 - 2ND MONTH

Sam Mcguire, Eli Turgel, Julian Feldman, Asher Harwitz, Hillel Goldberg

Sam Leviton, Hillel Goldberg, Bennett Kalish, Alex Veksler, Julian Feldman, Sam Mcguire BUNK SECTION

SOPHOMORES

BUNK 3 STAFF: Jay Blumenfeld Uri Bolkosz BUNK 3 Dot Dots..... here’s Yaroslav… pickup your stuff Josh... Uri… 6AM Bangers…

Owen Ziegler, Josh Brown, Josh Levy, Jake Paltrowitz, Yarik Petrusenko

BUNK 3 - 2ND MONTH Jamie Schutzbank, Sammy Rochwerger, Drew Macgilpin, Micah Gladstone, Eric McCormick, Robert Beader, David Hicks, Josh Levy, Ethan Shifrin

BUNK SECTION

SOPHOMORES

BUNK 4 STAFF: Spencer Kligman Nate Goldberg Eli Kleinmann

BUNK 4 DOT DOT: Taking a fat dump… watch your lights… your a CIT…

BUNK 4 - 2ND MONTH

Ilya Netesetskiy, David Levy, Mark Merlis, Sam Green, Zach Enners

Zach Musheyev, George Rumkin, Zach Demeo, Gideon Rosinplotz, Tyler Piesman, Dylan Schatz

BUNK SECTION

SOPHOMORES

BUNK 5A STAFF: Nate Achildiyev Ross Halpern BUNK 5A Dot Dots..... You wanna test that theory… Itches… wanna play pitch… Kyles watching… onion boy… the radio… madlibs…

Skylar Levin, Josh McGuire, Liam Levy, Jonah Bornstein, Michael Aleksanyan, Marcus Levin, Jeremy Turgel

BUNK 5A - 2ND MONTH

Thomas Cushing, Josh McGuire, Ben Beader Troy Leibovici, Jonah Bornstein, Jordan Hass, Danny Karas, Michael Aleksanyan

BUNK SECTION

SOPHOMORES

BUNK 5B STAFF: Danny Blumenstein Sam Waltzman

BUNK 5B DOT DOT: Madlibs… ED… FQ… DW… safe by a mile… fire in the hole… rockswim… STOP TALKING… garden of Evan… Vladimir… movie night

BUNK 5B - 2ND MONTH

Tyler Goldberg, Nate Zalvan, Jonny Peters, David Satloff, Zack Leibman, Leo Steindecker, Evan Stern

Leo Steindecker, David Satloff, Evan Stern, Ezra Ardizzone, Charlie Muller, Lucas Newton, Zach Leibman, Tyler Goldberg, Logan Layish

BUNK SECTION

SOPHOMORES

BUNK 6A STAFF: Artie Vidal Max Scribner Jacob Winn BUNK 6A Dot Dots..... Cholula vs Red Hot… Soulja Boy… shiny blue golfballs… faneuil hall… clogged… over exhilarating… Shiny blue golf balls.

Gabe Kurland, DJ Vetstein, Adam Levy, Zach Gessman, Eric Callum, Isaak Orchowski, Andrew Austrager, Ben Newton

BUNK 6A - 2ND MONTH

Zach Gessman, Gabe Kurland, David Grebenyuk, Sam Matloff, Andrew Austrager, Aaron Wachob, Charlie Muro, DJ Vetstein, Zach Gruber, Evan Flaum

BUNK SECTION

SOPHOMORES

BUNK 6B

STAFF: Colby Sklar Jason Stelman Caden Puccio

BUNK 6B - 2ND MONTH

Mason Margolis, Eric Friedman, Jonathan Rubin, Nathan Shabashov, Jonah Bramson, Robert Abramovich, Sam Kaplan, Eli Altman, Jack Wexler, Ryan Jacoby

BUNK 6B DOT DOT: Baseline coffee… edmundo’s birthday… axe… bobby shmurda… bora bora… kitchen…

Henry Schutzbank, Ryan Jacoby, Mason Margolis, Cy Greenblatt, Eric Friedman, Jack Wexler, Avi Rochwerger, Jonathan Rubin, Robert Abramovich, Nathan Shabashov, Jonah Bramson, Jason Hecht

BUNK SECTION

JUNIORS

BUNK 8 STAFF: Matt Peljovich Will Cooper David Bacdayan Max Kleinmann BUNK 8 Dot Dots..... Snake of the day… bucket list… if you know what I mean… DDs… German… BWYTML… Shosh

Matthew Brayer, Max Veksler, Ethan Hass, Matthew Steindecker, Ben Isaacson, Gaby Goldberg, Sam Gornstein, Adin Eisler, Alex Leibman, Benny Hasenberg, Alex Hanover

BUNK 8 - 2ND MONTH Ben Isaacson, Jacob Demeo, Matthew Brayer, Max Veksler, Matthew Tosches, Alex Hanover, Daniel Steinberg, Ben Rjavinski, Sam Gornstein, Matthew Steindecker, Ethan Hass, Alex Leibman, Gaby Goldberg, Benny Hasenberg

BUNK SECTION

JUNIORS

BUNK 10 STAFF: Brett Litner Theo Knopf Ben Stigberg Zack Volinsky

Theo Kleinmann Tyler DeRosa Mark Ocher David Borokhov Michael Cooper Seth Huber Avery Kalish Luca Tammaro Sam Peljovich

BUNK 10 - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 10 DOT DOT: Jukey… thanks … pardon … is this some that? ... whoooooooooah … kawhi coops … is that gum?

Theo Kleinmann, Josh Robichaud, Charlie Kaswell, Sam Peljovich, Tyler DeRosa, Michael Cooper, Avery Kalish, David Borokhov, Noah Sprinsky, David Binyaminov, Luca Tammaro, Sam Piesman, Simon Ettinger

BUNK SECTION

SENIORS

BUNK 11 STAFF: Jake Romanow Mitch Hernandez BUNK 11 Dot Dots..... Bob Sagotâ&#x20AC;¦ the blue

Cole Busny, Sam MacGilpin, Issac Wedaman, Josh Lewis, Max Jacoby, Ben Wertheim, Noah Kranowitz, Eric Hernandez, Zachary Hyman, Drew Busny, Griffin Bloomstein

BUNK 11 - 2ND MONTH Noah Goldstein, Max Jacoby, Ben Wertheim, Cole Busny, Drew Busny, Isaac Wedaman, Jason Karas, Wyatt Stevens, Eric Hernandez, Josh Lewis, Jake Kaufman, Noah Kranowitz, Matthew Friedman, Sam MacGilpin, Zach Hyman, Griffin Bloomstein

BUNK SECTION

SENIORS

BUNK 12 STAFF: Ben Alexander Benji Schwartz BUNK 12 DOT DOT: Jewish waffle… lee garr dog... daniel wars… Hingadingadergan… Kinyo… Imagine being

Brett Itchkow Nathaniel Ilfeld Benjamin Burdetsky Ryan Wilkov Anthony Sardak Jonah Venditto

Joshua Isaacson Max Leavitt Bennett Samberg Harry Davidson Liam Friedlander

BUNK 12 - 2ND MONTH

Ryan Merlis Daniel Altshuler Ethan Anish Ezra Dubowitz Eddie Brown Daniel Rappaport

Brett Itchkow, Isaac Kreisler, Daniel Altschuler, Anthony Sardak, Ben Burdetsky, Joshua Isaacson, Ryan Wilkov, Jake Evans, Ethan Anish, Nathaniel Ilfeld, Sammy Schreiber, Bennett Samberg, Max Leavitt, Harry Davidson, Noah Ross, Alex Muller

BUNK SECTION

SENIORS

BUNK 14

STAFF: David Patkin, Ty Goldstein, Max Waltzman Adam Tercatin Andrew Janowski Cameron Delaney Charlie Zuker Daniel Dayn

BUNK SECTION

Daniel Rashes David Farber Jacob Mirakov Jacob Smith Jeremy Rossin Jonah Frumkin

Julian Adario Michael Shnidman Jr. Noah Gornstein Ron Edry Zachie Sadow-Hasenberg

BUNK 14 in 15 YEARS

Andrew Janowski: At his five year reunion for MU

Jeremy Rossin: Health teacher

Ron Edry: Still having sidebars with Shniddy

Jacob Mirakov: Still hasn’t tried a matzah ball

Charlie Zuker: Concussed

Julian Adario: In junior year at Newton North

Daniel Dayn: Michael Keaton’s stunt double

Zachie Sadow-Hasenberg: Playing with Jurastic Park Legos, eating eigs

Jonah Frumkin: In the clouds

Noah Gornstein: 4’11”

Jacob Smith: Married to Aly Raisman

Daniel Rashes: Critic for Rotten Tomatoes

Ty Goldstein: Still looking for his phone

David Patkin: In an open relationship with Mitch and Matty

Adam Tercatin: Graduated Brandeis with a 4.7 GPA

Robert Sadykov: Taking over his dad’s barber shop chain

Michael Shnidman Jr: At temple on Saturday and church on Sundays

Cameron Delaney: Living the life of Ash Ketchum

David Farber: Missing Alumni Weekend for javelin practice

Max Waltzman: Fighting Political Correctness

BUNK SECTION

BUNK 14 OVERNIGHT As every year goes by, campers grow closer to becoming members of the illustrious Bunk 14. One of the many privileges earned once you have made your way to the final cabin is the ability to go on the 14 overnight. Shrouded in mystery, every year it is a treat to discover where you and your brothers will venture and what activities you will do there. 2K19â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey began with a two-hour long drive to the Zuker Family Ranch where Avoda legend Bobby Zuker grilled up some stellar burgers and dogs. After a brief swim and thanks to the Avodian for his hospitality, we were off to our main destination. The three-and-a-half hour drive was long but with friends to talk to and jams to boot, we made due. Once at our destination, which remains secret, we were housed in a beautiful log cabin on the lake. After some more BBQ courtesy of Lee Garr, we went to bed for the night. The next morning, it was time for rafting. Split into two boats, we went out on to the rapids. While one boat managed to stay dry, the other had many men overboard. Perhaps the most exciting was when yours truly, Daniel Rashes, was smacked by a ginormous wave, thrust from the boat out onto the most severe rapid. I had to fight for my life and thought it could have been the end, but with the instruction of our guide Eric and the brute strength of Big D, I found my way back on the raft. Though the journey was nearly perilous, we all made it through. The rest of that day was restful for the necessary recovery, and I assure you, naps were taken. Since everyone was restful it was time to hit the road at the beginning of our final day. After a stop at Dunkin for some breakfast sandwiches, we were off to the beach where we would spend a good chunk of the day. After some summer fun, we got back on the road and headed into Boston for a feast, Itallian style. While we feasted on veal marsala and chicken parmesan, we reminisced on the trip. With full bellies, we returned to camp.

BUNK SECTION

BUNK 14 THEN & NOW THEN - FIRST YEAR AT AVODA PHOTO | NOW - 2019 SUMMER PHOTO

Adam Tercatin

Andrew Jenowski

Cam Delaney

Charlie Zuker

Daniel Dayn

Daniel Rashes

David Farber

Jacob Mirakov

Jacob Smith

Jeremy Rossin

Jonah Frumkin

Julian Adario

Michael Shnidmann Jr.

Noah Gornstein

Ron Edry

Rob Sadykov

Zachie Sadow-Hasenberg

BUNK SECTION

BUNK 14

BUNK SECTION

CITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

STAFF: Leon Dyer, Abe Watman, Shay Wenglin Adam Alter Simon Bazelon Eli Blumenstein Sawyer Busny Tyler Freedman Jake Goodgame Asher Kranowitz Jesse Lichtman Joey Raymond

Arty Schleifer Ben Schreiber Owen Sherman Alex Shifman Adin Silva Max Singer Sebastian Vidal Ben Williams

BUNK SECTION

CITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

BUNK SECTION

AVODA SECTION

CAMP AVODA 2019

AVODA SECTION

5 YEAR CLUB

10 YEAR CLUB

AVODA SECTION

BUNK 1 ALUMNI

BUNK 14 ALUMNI

AVODA SECTION

BAR MITZVAH

2ND MONTH CAMPERS

AVODA SECTION

CAMP AVODA STAFF 2019

AVODA SECTION

LEONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DRONE SHOTS

AVODA SECTION

DEPARTMENTS SECTION

ATHLETICS STAFF: Ty Goldstein Jake Romanow Max Waltzman Ben Alexander David Bacdayan Ethan Shifman Ben Stigberg

Chris Phenix ATHLETICS DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT SECTION

WATERFRONT

STAFF: Max Kleinmann, Matt Peljovich, Nate Achildiyev, Max Scribner, Jacob Winn, Curtis Williams, Danny Blumenstein, Colby Sklar, Paul Samberg, Mitchell Hernandez, David Patkin, David Bacdayan, Spencer Kligman, Benji Schwartz, Artie Vidal, Lee Garr

DEPARTMENT SECTION

ROPES

STAFF: Uri Bolkosz, Nate Achildiyev, Jake Romanow, Jacob Winn, Matt Peljovich, Ethan Shifman

DEPARTMENT SECTION

ARTS

STAFF: Abe Klein, Liza Dennis, Rupert Simpson

DEPARTMENT SECTION

SHABBAT SERVICES

STAFF: Benji Schwartz, Adam Alter, Sawyer Busny

DEPARTMENT SECTION

INFIRMARY

STAFF: Coco Barlow, Roberta Shaw, Courtney Kozlowski NOT PICTURED BUT APPRECIATED: Anne Welton

DEPARTMENT SECTION

KITCHEN, GROUNDS, OFFICE

KITCHEN STAFF: Oswaldo Medina Gallardo, Uziel Seba Romero, Jamie Pfisterer, Gerardo Limon Trujillo, Scott Rubeck, Rolando Justo Jimenez, Jonathan Padron, Jose Alonso Rodriguez, Eduardo Herrera Torres, Jair Ruiz Vazquez

GROUNDS: Ernie Varnum

DEPARTMENT SECTION

OFFICE: Lyn Sullivan

INTERCAMP SECTION

JUNIOR HOOPS

SENIOR HOOPS

INTERCAMP SECTION

SENIOR SOCCER

SWIM TEAM

INTERCAMP SECTION

SENIOR HOCKEY

TENNIS TEAM

INTERCAMP SECTION

JUNIOR SOFTBALL

SENIOR SOFTBALL

INTERCAMP SECTION

SR. SOFTBALL vs. BAUERCREST

INTERCAMP SECTION

MISCELLANEOUS SECTION

ONLY AT AVODA

AVODA SECTION

AVODA BROTHERS

AVODA SECTION

AVODA LOOK ALIKES

AVODA SECTION

AVODA POLL BEST FIELD TRIP 70% 60%

BEST MEAL

50% 40%

40%

30%

35%

20%

30%

10%

25%

0% Red Sox

Water Wizz

Aquarium Mall/Movies

20% 15% 10%

BIGGEST POPPER

5% 0% Mac & Cheese

Chicken Wings

Quesadillas

Shabbat Dinner

70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20%

BEST HAIR

10% 0% Will Cooper

Lee Garr

Brett Litner

Ken Shiffman

30% 25%

MOST DESTRUCTIVE PERSON

20% 15% 10%

100.00% 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00%

5% 0% Lee Garr

Ty Goldstein

Jake Romano

Shay Wenglin

Shniddy

Ben Williams

Daniel Altshuler

Luna Bear

AVODA SECTION

BY THE NUMBERS Number of letter writing home days:

60 Number of times campers lost lights:

329

Number of grilled cheese sandwiches eaten:

Number of times chipwiches was dessert:

2062

Number of times JCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lost shoulders:

Number of Jr. Sr. League protests:

Number of Items lost in the laundry:

3000

Bunkos hit:

201

Number of Lazy Morning Breakfastsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Number of balls Luna Bear has Eaten:

902

Number of rainy day schedules:

Number of new water fountains:

Number of food creations:

Number of food items confiscated:

Number of Alumni Visits:

424

172

Number of campers this summer:

Number of photos taken by Abe:

Number of Drew Lukoff visits:

Number of days this summer:

Number of Ping Pong balls lost:

9,742

321

AVODA SECTION

199

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

OPENING DAY

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

4TH OF JULY The Fourth of July is an annual holiday celebrated by Americans nationally. As campers at Avoda can’t make it out to the fireworks over the Charles, we bring the celebration to camp. After daily practices like breakfast and bunk clean-up, the festivities began when campers faced-off against the evil counselor gladiators in various competitions. Next, it was time for the classic American hotdog eating contest. While it was a tough competition between the likes of Brett Litner, Will Cooper, and Jake Romanow, it was ultimately one of our very own Kitchen Boys, Jonathan, that took the win. Now that everyone’s stomachs were full, the mud wrestling began. With various match-ups, such as our director Ken “AAA” Shiffman versus all of Bunk 1, it was a sight to behold. After some showers and a barbeque lunch, it was time for the annual carnival. As the bouncy houses were blown up and the popcorn popped, camper lined up in anticipation for their favorite attractions. Snow Cones were consumed, along with cotton candy, and everyone had a great time. After an egg-toss and dinner, everyone went to the showers to prepare for the bon-fire and chip ceremony. Campers took their seat on the beachfront, looking out to the lake and the 10-foot bonfire, erected by Bunk 14. The fire was then lit and Avoda legend Paul G. Davis told the camp the haunting story of “The Witches Cove.” When the tale was over, one representative from each bunk came up to the front to share what Avoda means to them, throwing a wood-chip into the flame when they finished their remarks. As old Avodians and returning alumni spoke, it was clear how much love people have for camp. Once the camp alma mater was sung and the fireworks went off, everyone on that beach knew it was another great Avodian Independence Day in the books.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

FLAGRUSH As the first night of summer finally arrived, campers were on the edge of their benches, waiting in anticipation for the announcement of the summer’s first evening activity. It was when the two words, “Flag Rush,” were uttered that the campers truly let their excitement loose. As campers raced back to their bunk to prepare for the game, eagerly tucking socks into their waistbands and throwing on their cleats, Avoda’s hardworking CITs prepared the field. With Captains Shnidman, Zuker, Rashes, and Tercatin guiding their underlings to their positions, the whistle was seconds away from blowing. The players stepped into their positions and the game began. Right off the bat, twins Marcus and Skyler Levin rushed together for a flag. All looked promising until Bunk 14er Jeremy “Jeremu” Rossin used his unparalleled wingspan to snag the brothers. The senior camper proved himself on the field, making him a force to be reckoned with throughout the rest of the summer. As the game continued, flags were being scored left and right, resulting in the captains making sure players were playing defence. The second half started and it seemed as if blue had the game under control. It was when white initiated the “four man rush” that the tide began to turn. Gabe Kurland, Ronald Edry, Max Levitt, and Jonah Vendito made a rush to the center flag. As each one of them scored consecutively, it was clear who would catch the dub. White went into penalty rushes with the lead, prepared to stop their opponents from scoring both of the rushes. Blue had dreams of scoring both of their rushes as well as stopping white’s. The first rush began and blue sent out seniors Ezra Dubowitz and Max Jacoby. While the shifty Dubowitz tried to rush it past the defenders, he ultimately was forced to pass to the thundering Jacoby. The flag went flying through the air, closing in on its target. All were watching in awe, could they pull it off? Jacoby reached out only to have the flag hit the ground. The game was coming to a close. If white scored their rush the game was over. Zachie Sadow-Hassenberg and Cole Busny went out to win the night. Zachie took the flag, threw it to Busny, and the latter scored, winning the game. The white team, lead by their captains, ran to second base. This opening night flag rush promised a summer of competition and celebration ahead.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

ZOOBALL

On the second night of the Camp Avoda season, the campers readied up for the first zooball game of the summer, which would turn out to be one of the most exhilarating events of the first week. The staff announced the teams, and campers laced up their cleats to then head out to the field. Captains Jeremy Rossin, Noah Gornstein, Adam Tercatin, and Ron Edry demonstrated strong leadership on the field and used their boundless experience to give knowledgeable advice to the new campers. Captain Gornstein had a strong and surprising showing when he accomplished three drop kick goals in the first half alone. Another heart-stopping moment occurred when Sam McGilpin had an immaculate diving save and the ball dropped directly into his hands. Similarly, Drew Busney, Daniel Rashes, Sam Kaplan, and Spencer Oransky all had strong performances for their respective teams. Bunk 14er Julian “JuJu” Adario led the blue team to victory with a game winning cross field shot as time ran out, leaving the white team in disappointing shock. Being victorious, the blue team stormed second base, jumping up and down, cheering “We’re number one, we’re number one!”.

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AVODA FIELD TRIPS • MOUNT MONADNUCK • TREE TOP ADVENTURES • BOSTON AQUARIUM • WATER WIZ • SEEKONK FAMILY FUN CENTER • SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND • URBAN ADVENTURES BEACH DAY Every now and then, Avodians get a chance to visit sunny Nantasket beach for some fun in the sun. Campers walk along the shoreline and play volleyball on the courts along the beach. Plenty stop by Dunkin’ for some coffee and doughnuts. Even though the beach was beautiful, many spent their time inside at the local arcade, racking up tickets and collecting prizes at the counter. After many games and plenty of coffee, campers were certain it was a day well spent.

RED SOX On field trip day, all of camp made their way onto coach busses and began their drive to Fenway Park. At the park, everyone enjoyed America’s pastime with Fenway Frank in hand. With Chris Sale on the mound, the game went by fast and the Red Sox shut-out the Blue Jays 5-0. After the game, camper boarded the buses again to make their way to dinner. Freshman-Sophomores went to Fire and Ice for their dinner as Junior-Seniors made their way around Faneuil Hall. With full bellies, everyone made their way back to camp after a busy day filled with fun.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

REVERE BEACH SAND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL

GRANDPARENTS DAY

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

AVODA TOURNEY

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

AVODA TOURNEY

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

BATTLE OF THE SUPER TEAMS

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

AVODA LEAGUE

TOM & JERRY

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE LEAGUE

MVP: LEO STEINDECKER

CHOWDER

BOONDOCKS

MVP: ZACH LEIBMAN

AVODA LEAGUE

MVP: EVAN STERN

FUTURAMA

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE LEAGUE

MVP: TY GOLDBERG

SPONGEBOB

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

MVP: RYAN JACOBY

MVP: ERIC FRIEDMAN

AVODA LEAGUE

MVP: ALEX LEIBMAN

ANIMAL HOUSE

ANCHORMAN

JUNIOR/SENIOR LEAGUE

TALLADEGA NIGHTS

STEP BROTHERS

MVP: COLE BUSNY

AVODA LEAGUE

MVP: MATT BRAYER

MVP: NOAH KRANOWITZ

TROPIC THUNDER

THE OTHER GUYS

THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS

THE BIG LEBOWSKI

JUNIOR/SENIOR LEAGUE

MVP: ZACH HYMAN

MVP: DREW BUSNY

MVP: ISSAC WEDAMAN

MVP: GABY GOLDBERG AVODA LEAGUE

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

CHOWDER

MVP: MASON MARGOLIS

MVP: ZACH LEIBMAN

Jason Hecht, Alex Shifman, Artie Schleiffer, Tyler Freedman, Mason Margolis, Henry Schutzmank JR Gilberg, Lucas Newton, Sam Leviton, Danny Karas, Nathan Shabashov, Hillel Goldberg, Charlie Muro

JUNIOR/SENIOR LEAGUE

TALLADEGA NIGHTS

CHAMPIONS

MVP: NOAH KRANOWITZ

Sam Peljovich, Noah Goldstein, Coach Abe Watman, Ben Isaacson, Sam Piesman, Sam Gornstein, Noah Kranowitz, Harry Davidson

AVODA LEAGUE

MVP: NOAH GOLDSTEIN

BLUE ODYSSEY

DESERT WAR

WHITE RHINOS

DESERT WAR GENERAL Ty Goldstein 1ST LIEUTENANT: Artie Vidal 2ND LIEUTENANT: Jake Romanow 3RD LIEUTENANT: Jay Blumenfeld 4TH LIEUTENANT: David Bacdayan

BLUE ODYSSEY

5TH LIEUTENANT: Paul Samberg

DESERT WAR

AIDE: Owen Sherman AIDE: Sebastion Vidal CAPTAINS: Michael Shnidman Jr. Daniel Rashes

DESERT WAR

1ST LIEUTENANT: Max Waltzman 2ND LIEUTENANT: Brett Litner 3RD LIEUTENANT: Will Cooper

WHITE RHINOS

GENERAL Ben Alexander

4TH LIEUTENANT: Benji Schwartz 5TH LIEUTENANT: Ben Stigberg AIDE: Adam Alter AIDE: Ben Schreiber CAPTAINS: Charlie Zuker Zachie Sadow-Hasenberg

DESERT WAR

Desert War is undoubtedly the climax of the first session, pitting white against blue in a tireless race to the lake. When campers exited busses to find the path into camp, many anticipated the excitement to come. Staff stormed the lot, screaming “It’s Desert War!” as campers joined in. Teams were announced and players ran to their respective side of the path. Only four campers names remained unannounced, captains, Rashes, Shnidman, Zuker, and Sadow-Hasenberg from the illustrious Bunk 14. Captains and team staff walked down the path and joined their teams, either the Blue Odyssey or the White Rhinos. Once only generals were left to announce, Ben Alexander and Tyler Goldstein led their teams to their headquarters. Staff gave players a pep talk before sending them back to their bunks to get some rest in preparation for the long day ahead. After a silent breakfast, teams prepared for the game, applying sunscreen and dressing accordingly. Shortly thereafter, the game began: The first quarter began with a bang. The blue team rushed to no avail and white followed with a rush in return. Despite both teams’ efforts, the quarter ended scoreless. The second quarter got off to an even more

DESERT WAR

exciting start; blue rushed and sophomore Ryan Jacoby managed to score the Field Flag, giving the Odyssey a 1-0 lead. Captain Shnidman of the Odyssey then proceeded to snag the same flag and pass it to Max Leavitt for the score. Unfortunately for blue, the flag was called off due to a penalty. Teams tried hard to score leading into halftime, however there remained only one point on the board. After lunch and an uneventful third quarter, the game came down to the wire as the fourth quarter began. As White continued to rush, time and time again, their players were stopped by Blue’s defenders, who were eager to win the game. Though they fought well, White had continued to rush until they were out of free jailbreaks and remained without a flag scored. With many of White’s players in jail, Blue began to rush. With minutes left, Zach Hyman scored an open field flag. Soon after, the Odyssey began to score left and right, flag after flag, and it became clear who had won the game. With a final score of 9-0, Blue rushed to the lake, accomplishing the first ever shut-out on the traditional field. The war well fought and the game was close, however, the Blue Odyssey emerged victorious.

DESERT WAR

BLUE ODYSSEY - THE WINNERS!

DESERT WAR

BLUE ANARCHY

WHITE JAGUARS

COLOR WAR 2019

GENERAL Ty Goldstein 1ST LIEUTENANT: Max Waltzman 2ND LIEUTENANT: Artie Vidal 3RD LIEUTENANT: Jake Romanow 4TH LIEUTENANT: Jay Blumenfeld 5TH LIEUTENANT: Sam Waltzman

WHITE JAGUARS

CAPTAIN: Michael Shnidman Jr.

AIDES: Owen Sherman Sebastian Vidal

GENERAL Shay Wenglin 1ST LIEUTENANT: Abe Watman 2ND LIEUTENANT: Brett Litner 3RD LIEUTENANT: Will Cooper 4TH LIEUTENANT: Benji Schwartz 5TH LIEUTENANT: David Bacdayan

AIDES: Adam Alter Asher Kranowitz

BLUE ANARCHY

CAPTAIN: Charlie Zuker

COLOR WAR

BLUE ANARCHY

COLOR WAR

WHITE JAGUARS COLOR WAR

WHITE JAGUARS WHITE JAGUARS FIGHT SONG Renegade by Styx

Hey Shay you really thought you could come in and win with Abe again Big daddy couldn’t save you from drowning and your losing all your edge This week the jags were to much to handle Stalking the blue anarchy Shay and Abe you have no fight left in you your staff was useless all week long This war is done We’re in the lake Your watching from the shores The anarchy could not compete A lawless catastrophe Now the jags have stalked their pray This will be your final day Go run to Shabe Anarchy what were you doing all week we ran it up in all events White jags we are lethal creatures simple man never stood a chance Anarchy we can here you cryin Nothing left but the bones White jags have put an end to your rain And this camp is your no mooore This war is done We’re in the lake Your watching from the shores The anarchy could not compete A lawless catastrophe Anarchy what can you say Abe couldn’t even carry Shay Your Jaguar pray Instrumental Hey Shay you really thought you really thought you could come in and win with Abe again Little did you that the jaguars would be a head at every turn This war is done We’re in the lake Your watching from the shores The anarchy could not compete A lawless catastrophe In this war that ends today Judges will surely have to say There’s clearly no debate Whites in the laaake

COLOR WAR

WHITE JAGUARS WHITE JAGUARS FREE CHOICE SONG

Maggie May By Rod Stewart (0:30 - )

Wake up jumping, I’ve waited so long to get out of school Today’s the day, ten months and now I’m back with you Turn on Tispaquin, now the summer can begin Oh, This camp I can’t describe, with words I learned how to call you home, but at first I felt alone Our time is short, and that’s what really hurts The days go by, with my brothers all we do is play Leading in bunk fourteen, this is everything Through all the laughs and jokes, the memories left to hold Oh, My time at camp has flied, too fast You made this a second home, through the years you’ve watched me grow Without this place, I don’t know what I’d do

WHITE JAGUARS ALMA MATTER SONG

Father and Son by Cat Stevens

It’s our time to get away, Nerves are up, but rest easy You’re so young, that’s okay, I’ll be here to lead the way Take your place, settle in, Find new friends to make memories Look at me, I am here, there’s no worries I was once like you are now, and I know that it’s not easy, to accept that this is home for summer So take your time, have a thought, and give it everything you’ve got Fourteen will be here tomorrow, although I may not How can I try to explain, talk to you and pass the reigns Never thought this day would come, it’s too soon

All I needed was a place, to spend, my summers at But now I’ve learned, that Avoda is where I belong You showed me how to live alone, hold my biggest milestones

From the moment I arrived, Avoda snuck into my mind My times through, and I know that I have to go away But you, will carry on the flame

Oh, My time at camp has flied, too fast You made this a second home, through the years you’ve watched me grow I love it here, this feeling will not go

It’s your time to get away, Two months alone, take it slowly You’re grown up, enjoy the days, There’s so much for you to go through Keep your friends, hold them close, These bonds will never vanish Look around, with you’re brothers together

Summers over and its time for me to go back to school Let me stay, just one more day, already miss it here Don’t know if I can wait that long, how the summers come and gone Oh, Avoda, the mark you’ve left, on me Made an Avodian out of me Blue and White I truly bleed You stole my heart, and that’s just where you’ll stay

All the times that I cried, with thoughts of Camp inside, It’s hard, but I know that you’ll get through it All the stories that you’ll hold, draw to one place we both know Though its your day, you know, that some day you’ll go away But camp, camp is here to stay

COLOR WAR

BLUE ANARCHY BLUE ANARCHY FIGHT SONG It aint easy being you You all wanted to be blue You won nothing It was sad We run to the lake you are mad The Anarchy Cant be beat

Weve been eating jaguar meat Going Down to the lake Winning this war was to easy to do Jaguars Cant escape Your unruly fate Our destiny awaits Sprinting down to the Lake

Never Stopping All week long No chance that you can slow us down Total Chaos On the field Hunting jaguars for the thrill

BLUE ANARCHY FREE CHOICE

To the tune of “Roots” by Zac Brown Band My first best friend, met in bunk 1 Stood by myside everywhere we’d go Found each other, starting to see Creating bonds here and Making this our home I wouldn’t change a thing All the memories we’ve made My home, loving it forever True, brothers in my heart Every time I’m alone I close my eyes and I’m, back At home Every summer, we grow closer Without you, camp would never be thesame Getting older, its right before us Bunk 14, I don’t want this to ever end I wouldn’t change a thing All the memories we’ve made

COLOR WAR

My home, loving it forever True, Brothers in my heart Every time I’m alone I close my eyes and I’m, back At home One rift – Benji Questions rising, nothing answered How do we make, this last summer count Always dreaming, one day our nameswill Be remembered for more than blue andwhite Down the line, hope it all comes true We’ll never be through My home, loving it forever

True, Brothers in my heart Every time I’m alone I close my eyes and I’m, back At home You and I this bond will last forever Do or Die We’ll Always have each other At the end We say goodbye to brothers Benches down And now we come together Kill the music – Benji stops My home, loving it forever True, Brothers in my heart Every time I’m alone I close my

BLUE ANARCHY

BLUE ANARCHY ALMA MATER To the Tune of “Say You Won’t Let Go” by James Arthur

I’ve waited all year long For these 8 weeks Always the night before I get no sleep But then the morning comes I jump to my feet And I cannot explain The feeling in me Then we pulled down that dirt road And for a second it felt like time froze I knew that I was back at home And I know this summer is different I’ve waited all 8 years for it I don’t wanna ever have to go It’s like nothing else here nobody knows Leading as one this year Never been so close I used to be so young Never thought I’d be Sitting here on the porch Looking out from bunk 14

CHORUS Just please let time go slow Because I can’t bear to go I knew I loved it here but I didn’t know How it would make me feel when I finally have to go All of my friends and I We Reminisce Thinking of all the things That were gonna have to miss Then we pulled off of that dirt road and for a second it felt like time froze And I wish that I could just stay I know I’ll remember forever What it was like when we were together But I know that it is time to go Embracing my new role who would’ve known? camp always stays the same even as I’m getting old Finding my voice this year How much we’ve grown

I know less of us here This place is still our home CHORUS Each time I pull down that dirt road I know that i am back at home All of the memories And all my friends Will be a part of me From now until the end I knew I loved it here But I did not know How camp would make me feel And how the bonds would grow This place is everything In us it shows don’t want to leave you but now it is time to go CHORUS Camp will always be my home With you I never feel alone I wish that we would not grow old So that time could move more slow

COLOR WAR

FLINT TROPICS EXECUTIVE HEAD JUDGE: Leon Dyer HEAD JUDGES: Ben Stigberg, David Patkin, Spencer Kligman ASST. HEAD JUDGES: Jacon Winn, Paul Samberg HEAD JUDGE AIDES: Eli Blumenstein, Ty Freedman, Ben Schreiber, Max Singer

100 COLOR WAR

STAFF PROFILES

101

IF ETHAN SH

MAN

C A M P AVO DA 2 0 1 9

BUNK 1 • SC • 2K1614 As always this summer at Camp Avoda has already been flying by. As the end of the summer comes to an end, I am sad it’s almost over. This has been one of the best summers I have had at Camp and the memories I’ve made will last forever. I want to thank everyone this summer for making it so special. • Bunk 1: Wow you guys were a very interesting group of kids. You are all great kids and I hope you had amazing summers. I hope you all come back every year and live out your Avoda journeys and hopefully you started to learn why Camp Avoda is so special. • Goodgame: We killed it this summer! It wasn’t always easy and there was always something going on in the bunk but we handled it well and I hope you had a great summer. Keep coming back as much as you can and I hope you have a great senior year. • 2k1614: We’re still 6 strong. This summer has been amazing. Summers wouldn’t be the same without you and I hope you all come back for as long as you can to make more memories with you all. Good luck to all of you at school next year and I hope to continue next year in Israel and into camp. • Zac: It was sad to hear that you weren’t coming back this year and we missed you but I hope to see you soon and hopefully next summer. • Avoda: I hope everyone comes back for as much as they can because this is truly the best place on Earth and I’ll see everyone in 10 months. We found Gabe… Middleboro Bugs… Delete… Earfquake

102 STAFF PROFILES

D Z AC K G O O

G AME

C AM P AVODA 2019

BUNK 1 • JC • 2K1714 JUNIOR HOOPS COACH Coming into the summer I had some doubts, but this year really exceeded all of my expectations. Summer ‘19 was one to remember, and I can’t help but thank the campers, administrators, and staff who made this possible. • Bunk 1: We had our ups and downs this year, but you guys are slowly becoming great Avodians. Just know that one day you’ll look back and realize that the friends around you are something you will always have. They are truly irreplaceable. Cherish the moments you have here. • Ethan: You really put in the work this year. I honestly have never seen a counselor so patient with their campers, and I am so grateful that your were my co this summer. It’s easy to see why the campers love you so much. • Junior Hoops: All of you surprised me this year. Even though we fell short in the championship game, you guys were surprisingly good listeners and improved dramatically as basketball players. Keep balling! • S-Tiers: There may be only 4 or 5 of you, but hopefully you know who are. • S.W.A.T. Team: By far the most elite and well trained unit I have ever seen. With our supply, we will be hydrated for the rest of our lives. • Ryan Jacoby: Best camper of all time. • Harry D: How’s Grace? • Ethan: That’s two for flinching • Stelman: Next year I’ll bring my shark tooth necklace. • Leon: Sorry for breaking your stick ;) • JC’s: Over the course of the summer I felt like I grew closer with a lot of you. More than half of us are still here, and it’s only fitting that we are the “resilient” 2k1714. Don’t worry, in two years we’ll be running this joint. Avoda - I love you

BE R PAU L S A M

C AM P AVODA 2 0 1 9

LLIAM I W S I T R U C

C AM P AVO DA 2019

BUNK 2 • SC • 2K1614

I cannot believe my second year on staff is already coming to a close; it feels like just yesterday I was in Bunk 2 as a camper, not a counselor. Nonetheless, this summer has been nothing short of wonderful. • 2K16: It’s been great to spend another summer with all of you. We have such a strong core, and I’m glad we could get Ross back. Let’s get Zac back next year and continue to be the only ones awake past taps. • Bunk 2: Thank you for a great summer. Sure, there were a lot of ups and downs, but you all showed that you have great futures ahead of you at Avoda. I’ll admit that I was a little worried going into the summer with this age group, but all proved to be okay. I hope you will all be back next summer because it only gets better from here. • Curtis: Thanks for being a dope Co. I didn’t really want to be in the same bunk as you, because I wanted to be able to have the same day off and such, but we seemed to make it work. Can’t wait to spend another summer at camp with you next year. • Bennett: I can’t believe you’re going to be in Bunk 14 next summer. You have flourished at camp since you began in 2013, and I know you will continue to do so next year. I’ll miss you while I’m in LFK, and I’m expecting you to hold down the fort in the 203. • Blue Odyssey: Thank you for a great first time on staff. It was amazing to see our hard work unfold into my second ever Desert War shutout (Go Hounds!). • Zac: We missed you dearly, but I’m not fretting because I KNOW you will be back next summer.

What a summer it has been! My second year on staff was an amazing time, and, honestly, I have no clue where these past two months have gone. • 2k16: Like always, we made this summer even better than the previous. With our numbers, I feel like we get closer each year, too. Thanks for making this summer so memorable! I hope we all are able to do it again next summer. • Paul: I was so happy we were able to be co’s. Next year though, lets try to be on different sides, so we can get the same doffs. All that aside, I think we did a great job keeping the peace and order, along with keeping everybody happy. I can’t wait to see what next summer has to offer. • Ben: I am glad you had a great summer as a C.I.T.. Keep coming back, because things only get better. I am beyond excited to watch you grow on staff. • C.I.T’s: I am so excited for you all to join staff next summer! It was a great time working with you guys, and you will all make great staff members. • Ethan & Goodgame: It was a pleasure being your neighbor this summer. I knew, whatever went down in the cabin, we could handle it! • Bunk 2: Thank you for making this such an easy summer! You guys are the best. I truly look forward to seeing you guys rise in the Avoda ranks each summer. I hope you guys stay in touch with one another because it is the beginning of a brotherhood that will last a lifetime. • Zac Roth: We really missed you this summer. COME BACK NEXT SUMMER!

Dot Dots: 1st and 2nd Period Puck...Silver Slugger...We Found Gabe...Earfquake

Dot dots… Twin Tuesday...Dessert...Delete...Avodain...Middleboro Bugs...I don’t wanna play...

STAFF PROFILES 103

N J AY BLU M E

FELD

C A M P AVO DA 2 0 1 9

BUNK 3 • SC • 2K1514 Bunk 3: you guys were great this year. I look forward to seeing you guys grow together as a bunk. Ori! Odyssey: we did it boys. Thank you Ty and Artie for the chance, we killed it. Bacdayan: we knew all along Romanow: get to lineup Brett: Chevrolet Waltzman: my brother Coupe: I love you even though you jumped me Shabe: we really needed you two this year, hope to see you back next summer Kliggy: rent-a-cart David, Artie: lets all make sure we’re back for the bar mitzvah summer White Jags: I’m excited for this week. Let’s bring this one home.

104 STAFF PROFILES

U R I B O L KO C AM P AVO DA 2019

BUNK 3 • SC

BE D L O G E T A N

C A M P AVO DA 2 0 1 9

BUNK 4 • JC • 2K1614

ELI KLEINM

ANN

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BUNK 4 • JC • 2K1714 My seventh year at Avoda was different from all the others. No longer was I able to participate in any of the sports or activities at camp, and while that may make it seem like this would have been one of the worst summers st camp for me, that idea couldn’t be any more wrong. This summer was definitely shorter than many of my summers at Avoda because of a summer program I was attending that only let me be at camp for a little more than the second half of the summer. Yet as soon as I arrived I felt like I was back home and where I was meant to be. Being able to work at Avoda this summer, a place I have called my summer home for seven years of my life, has been an absolute blast and I couldn’t have asked for a better time. From working on the waterfront to athletics to making the Desert War video and now the Color War video, everything I have done here has been a ton of fun and I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to come back this year. Shoutouts: • 2k1714: This summer has been a lot of fun so far. You guys have become some of my best friends and I couldn’t ask for a better group of guys to spend the summer with. • Kliggy: Thank you for being a great co counselor this summer. Dealing with bunk four hasn’t always been easy but we made it a good time. • Nate: This summer has been short but it’s a great time. When I found out you were one of my co counselors I was excited, and I couldn’t have been more right. Being able to chill with you most nights made the summer one to remember. • Bunk 4: We have been through a lot this summer, but overall you a great group of kids with great futures at camp avoda. I really enjoyed being your counselor this summer and I look forward to these last two weeks of camp with you guys. Just remember to watch your lights. • S.W.A.T Team: We found, We ate, We conquered!

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LI SPENCER K

G MAN

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BUNK 4 • SC • 2K1514 DW ASST HEAD JUDGE CW HEAD JUDGE ESPN8 The Ocho Breaking News Reporter, head of weights and evening activities This past summer has now been my eleventh at Camp Avoda, and it was great as always. This summer felt a lot different due to the fact that most if not all of the older staff in past years did not return back for the summer of 19’. This summer 2k15 and I had an unreal experience in for the birthright program. It was great in all to be in Israel but most of us knew that we really wanted to be at Avoda all ready for the start of the summer. • Bunk 4: we had a very solid summer and I hope to see all of you back in the future for many more summers to come. Time flies here so appreciate it more year in and year out. • Nate G/Eli K: we ran a pretty smooth ship this summer and we were always charged up and ready to go. It was fun running the bunk with you guys and you guys should definitely come back for as long as you can. • Bacdayan,Artie,Stiffy: this summer was definitely a hit wouldn’t have been possible without you boys. • 2k15: Great summer as usual. Birthright was definitely a time, we all definitely got closer this summer to run camp and it was awesome. Can’t wait to book and chill during the off-season. Dot Dots: Benji...stallion...red sox trip....raft wars...rent-acart...dungeon master...the Ocho... chicken mcbenji with cheese...dragon ball z...nen...avoda tourny...water wizz... squash...junior ameature bobsled team...

106 STAFF PROFILES

ROSS HALP

ERN

C AM P AVO DA 2019

BUNK 5A • SC • 2K1614 Another summer down at Camp Avoda. The time goes by quickly but the memories I made as a camper and now on staff will stay with me forever. This is the best way to spend my summers and it’s crazy to think I’m rising on staff now. Avoda has molded me into the person I am today and that’s why it will always be a special place. The traditions at this place are incomparable. • 2K1614: Let’s continue to represent the Avoda spirit. It’s a small group now but nothing has changed except us growing closer. Keep killing it because this summer has been a blast. The chirps will continue to roll and I love you guys like family. • Nate: Once a schemer always a schemer. It has been sweet having you as a CO and this summer marks 1 more in our illustrious history of crazy bunk memories starting in bunk 4. It’s been great growing closer this summer and it only scraps the surface for more times ahead. • Danny: I know we can always pick up where we left off. The cabin this summer has been unbeatable. I’ll always have the Voodoo against you. • Bunk 5a + 5b: : You are a great age group to be with and its always a blast spending time with you. I know that you know how to embody the Avodian spirit and I hope to continue to see you grow into a strong 14. Dot Dots: Knocked… Only one… Transport… Tap tap tap… Peanut Butter Pretzels… 4th period… I don’t wanna play Long live Avoda. Continue to be my home away from home.

Wow, can’t believe I’m already writing my staff profile. It feels like yesterday was the first day of pre camp and now my 10th summer is about to finish up. It’s crazy how a whole decade has already gone by and all I can say is that coming here has been the best decision of my life. Coming back this summer for another year on staff was one of the best decisions I made that I will never regret. And now for some shoutouts 2k16- Boys, really thought we’d be up to 7 this year with the addition of Ross but rip Zac’s ACL. At the end of the day, we really carried staff and were always down to have a good time whenever. I hope we can all be back next summer as we’ve reached the point where our Avoda careers are winding down.

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Bunk 5A- you guys are really a group of hysterical kids that didn’t fail to crack me up every day and show me how much of Avodians you really are. There was a lot of ups and a few downs this summer which is good and I just hope you all keep coming back full summer as your time here will eventually come to an end and there is no other place as special as Avoda. Danny- You know what you are, I don’t even have to say it…

BUNK 5A • SC WATERFRONT STAFF ATHLETICS STAFF ROPES STAFF FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER

Ross- I was hype when I found out I was gonna be cos with someone in my 14 and especially you. We definitely knew how to run the bunk, giving the kids the best summer of their life while also having them listen and get 10s in bunk cleanup. 2k15- Not too bad of a job running it, sometimes y’all couldn’t field a team to meet us at the steal cup but other than that it was great getting closer to you guys on staff this year. 2k17- Jccccs, you guys were a great addition to staff this year and pulled your weight during pre camp (mostly). You guys better all be back next summer 2k18- B.I.Ts, you guys were solid this year and you all better be back next year as it will be the best summer of your life I can promise you that. Ryan- Whatup lil bro, I can’t believe your about to be an older junior next year and how much you’ve matured into such a great camper and Avodian. You’ve already accomplished so much and I know there’s still so much more you can accomplish so just keep coming back and being the great kid that you are. And now for the fun part Summer 19...Danny’s a b...fridge and tramp...that new carti b...so many bugs...genie...pb pretzel...dessert...water...twin tueeesdays...rotten seafood...Danny can’t eat... delete...lizard...lotular…ruble...limes...bushular Summa 2019 peace out, I hope I can come back for another one. Camp Avoda I love you, please don’t ever change.

STAFF PROFILES 107

STEIN

MEN DANNY BLU

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BUNK 5B • SC • 2K1614 Damn I can’t believe my second summer on staff is already almost over. Writing this profile is always sad, but I can confidently look back on summer 2019 and say this was one of the best summers I’ve spent here at Avoda. I want to say thank you to everyone who made these two months so special and memorable. Now for some shoutouts… • 2k16: I’m hype we stayed at six this summer but it was a bummer we couldn’t make it 7… we were so close. I love that we can all be together at the same time and there’s no group I’d rather be with than you five. We better all be back next summer (plus one or two would be nice) and we definitely have more good times ahead of us. • Sam: I was psyched when I found out you were gonna be my co for this summer. Already as a jc you might have been the best counselor on staff. All around you made my life as a counselor much easier, whether that be putting the kids to bed, getting food for the bunk, or doing bunk clean up. I hope you come back for many more summers and I know you will continue to lead staff. • Bunk 5B: For the second summer in a row I requested this age group and for the second summer in a row my request was honored. Our bunk was absolutely stacked and you guys made my job very easy. This is the best group of campers in camp and I hope you guys stay that way. If I’m not with you guys next summer I hope we can stay friends. • Nate: Fourth period was fun. • Ross: You can’t take me one on one. • Paul: Hopefully we’re finally on the same color war team. • Ethan and Curtis: Why do you always knock? • Zac: Come back. • CITs: I’m excited for you guys to be on staff next year. You’re a strong group (except that Eli kid) and I know you will make great staff members. No one on staff hangs with 2k16 but I know you guys will. • UMass Avodians: This year will be fun.

108 STAFF PROFILES

S A M WA LT

ZMAN

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BUNK 5B • JC • 2K1714 HEAD OF FITNESS 5TH LT WHITE JAGUARS This is my 9th summer at camp Avoda and I have to say this was my favorite year. It was interesting to view camp from a new perspective but also challenging because of the new responsibilities. I have to say that my campers were really well behaved this summer and we had little to no issues in the bunk. I feel much closer with all of these campers in my bunk and I hope they can look to me in the future if they need anything. • 2k1714: I was a part of the 2017 bunk 14 and I feel like my brothers and I have become much closer since that time. The people I hang out with now are not the same kid I hung out with as a camper but as time goes on you meet your real friends. • Bunk 5b: This was my first summer being a counselor and I could not have asked for a better group of kids to spend my first year with. Every day was something different and we always had fun. I am happy to say we were also the cleanest bunk in camp as we won kosher kabin. We did a lot of fun things this summer like seeing spider-man and getting a lot of food. • Danny: I remember the day I found out my co counselor was Danny. I was sitting with my volleyball team not even thinking about camp when I got the text in a group chat from Danny, Nate, and Ross saying we were all in cabin 5. This got me really excited for the summer an that was before I knew who my campers were. (Danny Blumenstein continued) Dot Dots: Fridge and Tramp… Water… Dessert… Nate’s First Sip… Delete … Bad Seafood… Avodian… Middleboro Bugs… I don’t wanna play… Twin Tuesdays… Peanut Butter Pretzels

As my first summer on staff winds down, I look back to everything that shaped my career as a camper. It is without question that my philosophy of camp has changed over the years. Throughout my years as a camper, I lived and breathed for Desert and Color War. The rest of the summer were merely build up days to these events for me. While these events are incredibly special and powerful, it’s the people and the memories that make Avoda unique. So take advantage of regular days, nights in the bunk, endless opportunities on the waterfront, and all the little things in between because time moves fast.

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BUNK 6A • JC • 2K1714 HEAD OF AVODIAN

2k1714 - We have all been through so much together, and that has only brought us closer together. I know for a fact that all of us will be back next summer, and I get goosebumps already just thinking about what is instore for the future. 6A - Wow, there was never a dull moment with you guys. Every day I witnessed you guys grow and become better. Through the ups and downs, it is clear to me that you guys have what it takes to be good Avodians. You’ll realize years from now what the important things are and how pointless all the arguments and fights are. Pelj - Running Avodian with you this summer was everything I hoped it to be. The late night mcdonalds runs, endless GLOS, and 3rd period grind will never be forgotten. Thanks for all the memories. Volo - You’re my boy. Even through all the monkey moments. You’re really good at shoulders also. Winn - Being co’s with you after seven summers of being in the same bunk was a totally different experience. Nonetheless, we got to spend more time than ever together and became tight. There is no one more reliable and trustworthy in this camp than you and I want you to know that all the work you do does not go unnoticed. Eli - First month wasn’t the same without you, your presence was missed. Kill it in the Dirty Berk this year beast. Artie - Thanks for always keeping a good attitude even though you got stuck with two JC’s in a rowdy bunk. You better be back next summer this place needs you. Bubbles - 3 week camper Harry - you should have got out of bed SKELLY - 6’3” THEE- Get yours kid S Tiers - You guys lived up to your potential this year. Everyone full summer next year y’all know the drill. Dot Dots… GLO… Rolo Volo… Lightning… Cringegame… Hungry hippo… high low jack game!... whaddup eli

STAFF PROFILES 109

ARTIE VID

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BUNK 6A • SC • 2K1514 ASST WATERFRONT DIRECTOR HEAD OF AV HEAD OF VIDEO TRIP STAFF DW 1ST LT BLUE ODYSSEY CW 2ND LT WHITE JAGUARS

Another staff profile, another summer at Avoda. I still can’t believe I just finished my 12th summer at Avoda, it’s crazy to think this all started in bunk 1 way back in 2008. With every summer that passes by, I slowly start to realize that my summers here at Avoda are limited. I really hope I can come back next year, but if I don’t I’m happy to say that Avoda will always be my home. This summer was one of my best summers at Avoda, and I’m very happy with the way it’s ending. Being a second year SC was so much fun, and honestly as I’m sitting here trying to pick some of my summer highlights, but there’s too many to choose from! That’s what makes Avoda so amazing, and I think it’s the little things that keep people coming back year after year. There were a lot of new athletic campers at Avoda this year, and I’m very excited about the direction camps heading in. Now time for some shout outs. • Winn and Scribner - you guys were awesome Co’s this summer. You guys are a great addition to staff, and I see a lot of bright things in your Avoda future. Just make sure you keep coming back! • Bunk 6A - honestly you guys were just okay, nothing special...JUST KIDDING! You guys were awesome and I’m so happy to say that I was your bunk counselor. I hope you guys have a great off season, and stay classy. • 2k1514 - this is probably the end for most of us, so I just wanted to say that over the past 11 years we’ve grown to not only become friends, but brothers as well. No matter where we all end up down the road, we’ll all be connected through Avoda. I love you boyz. • Kliggy, Will, Brett - Can’t wait for this year at Umass. Avoda takes the Zoo! • Blue Odyssey - Let’s go boys!!! Only the second Desert War shutout in Avoda history!!! I’m so proud of our team, and winning Desert War this year was by far one of my favorite Avoda memories. • White Jaguars - I don’t know how this week will go, but I’m very confident we’ll win. No matter what happens, I’m glad I got to spend my last week of camp with you guys. Avoda - I will always be in debt to you. I love you

110 STAFF PROFILES

J ACO B W I N

C ADEN PU

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BUNK 6A • JC • 2K1714 This Past summer has been one to remember. After 9 years at Avoda I still can’t belive that there’s still so much to do. The change from being a camper/CIT to being on staff just feels right after all these years. The summer had a few bumps and bruises, but it was nothing that some sleep and good friends couldn’t fix right up. • 2K17- We’ve had a great run as JC’s and well keep going strong for the next couple years as senior staff. We’re closer than ever and that’s never going to change. We got a big school year coming up and we’ll all pull through as fast as we can just so we can get back here next summer. • Artie and Scrib-You guys made this summer great for everyone in the cabin. From movie nights to just chilling out in the bunk listening to music. I’ll miss having you guys around once we leave for the off season. • Bunk 6a-Thanks for making my first summer as a staff member memorable. You guys were a joy to have around. From the endless entertainment of you guys joking around with each other to just the quiet nights when everyone would just head to sleep early to get a great start on the next day. I however won’t miss waking up at 6 am to laughter and tetherball, we all need our sleep. • Peljo-Thanks for hanging around with me all summer. From first and second period ropes to canoe/kayak club you always put up with my weird antics and quirks. Also, the morning Dunkin runs saved me on those days. • Mich-Thanks for tossing around a frisbee whenever we see each other on the field. And for being a massive help learning all the random stuff on the waterfront. • Colby-We never really talked until this year, I kind of wish we had. From living in the same cabin to spending off periods on the water, we’ve really gotten to know each other this summer.

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BUNK 6B • JC • 2K1714 This is my 8th summer being at camp Avoda, and although I am only a J.C. My time here has felt long and will be remembered by myself for a long time. Summers have flown by but leaving is never easy, packing the day before you go and thinking about all the fun times that were shared with your brothers and the connections that were made with the campers gets you to think about what it would be like without Avoda. Thinking of this helped me come to the realization that without Avoda there would be no other place where kids can roam around free without parents, wake up at 7 a.m. and get a basketball game going by 7:10, it’s just that amazing and truly is the best place in the world. • 2k1714- my brothers forever, almost all my memories have been made at Avoda alongside all of you and could not have asked for a more mixed and fun group of people. • Campers- This summer of course was made more fun by all of the different characters in camp, something I’ll remember as a counselor are the dance party’s that my whole bunk would have. During, Gabe would come over and dance in the middle of the circle of kids and do some sort of crazy dance. • Stelly and Colby- greatest co’s in history, 3 people made everything so easy. Having someone in my fourteen made being a counselor much easier and made it feel somewhat like being a camper again. Colby is just for the boys and lives in Needham which allowed us to connect. This summer was one for the books. To the greatest group of counselors ever. (Jacob Winn continued) Dot Dots: Boots every day…yes I got a haircut…no I’m not 30…3 guys named mike…Kangaroo…Australia 2.0…Eliii…Pokemon duel…SWAT team…

STAFF PROFILES 111

CO L B Y S K L

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BUNK 6B • SC • 2K1514 As the 2019 summer wraps up I am realizing how lucky I am to be able to come back after taking the past three summers off. I’m going to keep this short so here are a couple shoutouts. 2K1514You guys are some of my best friends and even after being away from the majority of you guys for the past few summers you have made me feel as though I had never left. Caden and StellyAfter coming in to the summer not really knowing either of you all that well, I can proudly say that we have become close friends. I appreciate you guys just handing me the only single bed in the bunk without us even talking about who should get it. We worked very hard as a trio to give our campers the best summer ever and I truly believe we did just that. Bunk 6BFrom late day water tubing all the way to desert war and color war, this summer has been one to remember. We have a really tight group of guys and I’m hoping to see you all back next summer. Mitch and Big DWhere do I even start...You are my boys for life and I’d like to thank you guys for making this summer great. From getting dinner on long nights to taking evening cruises on the lake we were always able to find something fun to do. Thank you for a great summer and I know we will stay in touch no matter if we are at camp or off in different states at school. I’m going to cap it here or else I could go on forever.

112 STAFF PROFILES

L JASON STE

MAN

C AM P AVODA 2019

BUNK 6B • SC • 2K1714 My first summer on staff has brought on lots of new memories as well as allowed me to reminisce about old ones from my years as a camper. During my first summer at Avoda in 2012, i wasn’t sure how long my stay at camp would last, but as i quickly eased into my new surroundings and made new friends of all different ages i knew that Avoda was where i belonged. Taking time this summer to reflect on my years as a camper and rehashing old stories with my closest friends has helped me realize that Avoda has truly made me who i am today, and without it I’d be left without a strong sense of leadership, brotherhood, and maturity. The smooth transition from CIT year, increased sense of responsibility, and new bonds with staff members have me excited to come back next summer for my ninth summer at Avoda. 2k1714- I have made the strongest bonds with all of you and am happy to call you all my brothers. I am grateful for all of you that came back to be on staff and hope to stay in contact with those who couldn’t be here this summer. Bunk 6b- Thank you for making my summer so eventful. You all brought great spirit to camp and are all great Avodians, can’t wait to see each one of you grow as people and athletes. Caden and Colby- You guys were amazing co-counselors. You both made it easy in the bunk to acclimate to being a counselor and I’ll always remember the memories we made together.

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BUNK 8 • SC • 2K1514

EVENING ACTIVITIES WATERFRONT STAFF DUNGEON CREW SENIOR SOCCER COACH TRIP STAFF 4 LT BLUE ODYSSEY 5 LT BLUE ANARCHY This summer was a trip. We started off in the Holy Land and had the time of our lives. The energy from that trip never died and camp has been even better because of it. If this is my last summer I’m gonna miss my favorite place on Earth. Most of my best and favorite memories have happened at 23 Gibbs Road and I know that this place will always have a part in my life. If a camper is reading this come back to be on staff, it will be the best decision of your life. Kliggy - All aboard the Cyclone Will - Being in the same cabin is so much better than being Cos Gabe.... Jay - Been a long time coming...from the PGD to the lake Kleinman - Whattup Co you were dope this year. Bunk 8 right what’s good

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C AM P AVO DA 2019

BUNK 8 • SC • 2K1514

GO BLUE ANARCHY

Bunk 8 - Who’s snake of the day??? We ran desert for camp this summer Odyssey - Shutout baby, enough said Gessman will be on the field flag next year Anarchy - Let’s have a hell of a week gentlemen Israel Crew + Jay - Nobody else that I’d rather travel across the world with than you guys. Sababa Stiggy and Waltzman - Not the championship game we wanted, but a chip is a chip. YJ....nice Here’s to another summer at Camp Avoda

STAFF PROFILES 113

M MAX KLEIN

ANN

C AMP AVODA 2 019

BUNK 8 • JC • 2K1714

As my 10th year on the shores of Tispaqin winds down, the reality of how blissful yet bittersweet camp is setting in on me. What seemed to be an eternity ahead of ubiquitous opportunities to see my best friends, interact with my campers, and partake in the Avoda community, has nimbled down to merely a few regular days, and the war. I started my career at Avoda as a camper in bunk 1, with counselors Eric Edelman and Benny. From the very beginning, their influence on me along my way through camp. • History- Camp Avoda is in my blood, my dad went to Avoda, my grandpa came to a Avoda and my great-grandfather, Judge Barnett founded the camp in 1927. • 2017 14- JC year was awesome to share with you guys, we had tons of fun and still saw each other. I hope everyone comes back next so we can have an even better one than this year. • Nate- we became friends in bunk 1. 10 years later and we’re counselors and still hang out all the time that pretty cool. We have so many memories from bunk 3 with the “water” gun to the paint gun in 14 year we were always with each other. • Sam- great counselor and a better friend, always there when were off to have some fun • Theo- your car came up clutch, this summer was awesome and can’t wait for years to come • Bacdayan- thanks for being a great co-counselor this summer! • Bunk 8- thanks for being my buds this summer. You guys are great. Keep coming back. As a 14 you’ll be fine as long as you realize you need to behave more like true avodians. • Birthday speech- this is my 10th summer at Avoda! I like it very much! Bunk 14! Bunk 8! 2k1714! Waterfront! White Assassins! White Legends! White Mercenaries! Blue Goblins! Whtie Chiefs! Blue Apes! White Villains! Blue Wizards! And everyone else is number 1! ...DD’s...Osama…¿Donde está drew?...Lot... Fishin and Chillin...Archery lit...CB...ROLO VOLO!...Monkey Moment...Scott... ELLLLIIIIIIIII!!!!!... Cringegame...Tony...El rosko Jr...Dirty dog...Captain 2 strike... EH’s...casa…Andrew 1...Mitchell…OG White rim...Chipwiches... Scott!!!!... No long nights....Waterfront...The bucket...Trip day...Raft wars…

114 STAFF PROFILES

Over the past 3 years—going from camper, to CIT, to counselor—my perspective, role, and day-to-day life at this place have all undergone a wild evolution. It was only two summers back when the 2k17 Bunk 14 was holding down the highest cabin, leading the rest of the camp in one of the greatest summers of our lives. Then, as CITs, gaining some independence at the expense of a hard-working 2 months. Now, JC year is starting to wrap up, the Avodian deadline is nearly here, and color war is filling everyone’s minds. Becoming a counselor comes with responsibilities to lead your bunk and all of Camp. Though, as always, this summer and joining Camp Avoda staff with the rest of my 14 Brothers has truly been amazing.

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BUNK 8 • JC • 2K1714 HEAD OF AVODIAN ROPES STAFF VIDEO STAFF

Even through all this change, my devotion and admiration for this Camp stay as true constants that I hope will continue for years to come, and beyond. Even after 9 straight summers, I still had the same unmistakable feeling deep down when I turned on to Gibbs Road for the first time at the beginning of the summer. The White Royals put it, “Driving down old Gibbs Road, waiting to see that sign, brings a smile to my face, even for one last time.” That feeling is unique to Camp, and I hope I can still experience it for years to come. This summer, just like all the ones before, has come to pass quicker than desired. Sometimes at Camp, you fall into a routine, letting time pass until the next big show, whether it be Desert War, the Avoda Tournament, or Color War. This routine is enjoyable, yet it can cause you to lose focus on Camp, and the little time that you have left in the summer. It’s hard to appreciate every single regular day and period, but without doing so, Camp starts to slip away. Shoutouts: 2k1714: It’s unbelievable that 12/19 of us were back for JC year. There are so many factors that make Camp what it is, but the people are number one. You guys are the reason that each summer is even better than the last, and why each future summer will get better. I anticipate that each one of us will be back next year, working our way up staff. Scrib: The Avodian was a ton of work, but we handled this beast together. We definitely grew closer this year, and I expect to see you back next year. Eli: Thanks for working on the DW video, CW boutta be great Winn: We had many periods, good and bad, together, but as a tagteam we handled them smoothly. Will: Thanks for being my co, it was a great summer Bunk 8: You’re a solid group of kids, and I thank you for many long and fun nights. With another year to mature and grow both as individuals and as a 14, you’ll all be great as Bunk 12ers and beyond. Dot dots…glo…lightening…DDs...bucket...rolo glovo...no long nights…cringegame… Legends...Osama...raft wars

STAFF PROFILES 115

After I traveled to Israel with 20 members of my 14, I knew that the upcoming summer at avoda would be one to remember for the rest of my life. This summer exceeded those expectations, as it was the best one yet through my 9 years here. As my time at avoda is nearing its end, It’s hard to look back on all the great times I’ve had at this place knowing I’ll have to spend my summers doing something else, but all the memories I made this year will last forever. Hopefully summer 2020 I’ll be back for one last ride

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BUNK 10 • SC • 2K1514 SENIOR SOCCER COACH 5TH LT WHITE RHINOS HEAD JUDGE JACKIE MOON CO-HEAD OF THE OCHO

2k1514: we’ve always had some of the strongest numbers in camp, and we showed out again this summer. It’s tough knowing that this is the last summer for a lot of us, but we’ve left a strong mark on this place nonetheless. It was hard to imaging running camp down the road when we were campers, but we did it and we did it the right way Dave and Kliggy: We’ve always been pretty close, but I feel like this year we were together a lot more and got much closer. Thank you for being a big part of why this summer was so great, hope you guys will make it back for next year White rhinos: didn’t get the result we wanted, but I had a great time with you guys throughout the process. Thanks for getting me some experience and showing me how it’s done Senior soccer: there were a couple bumps in the road, but we got past them and got ourselves a 4 peat. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of CIT’s, it’ll be hard to replace all of you Bunk 10: you guys made life pretty easy this summer, and we always had a great time in the bunk together. Hope to see you all next year! Dot dots: shawarma... stubert... infinity gauntlet... dungeon master... crab people... stoogert... falafel... kirky... stallion... 2nd best trip

116 STAFF PROFILES

What an amazing summer! Third year on staff and this summer was even more fun. All of staff are my boys and we got even closer as a group this summer. The responsibility of a counselor is a big one, being able to connect with my campers and show them the Avoda lifestyle that I learned as a camper, was my goal for these campers. As this summer unfortunately comes to an end, I’d like to give some shoutouts:

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BUNK 10 • SC • 2K1514

2k1514 What an experience boys. This summer we all got so much closer and we all killed it with a couple screw ups but not big deal. Couldn’t ask for a stronger and closer group of friends some of which I’ve known since back in the 2008 bunk 1 and some I grew up with in Sharon. You guys are my boys forever and I hope to spend many more summer with you all. Ty

My guy, my best bud here at camp and back in Sharon. We killed it this summer and we are going kill it agains each other this year. PSU vs OSU!!! We get closer and closer everyday we spend together and lasting memories constantly are being created. You’re my boy and you always will be. Artie Even though you are from New York and I only see you during the summer I feel like I’ve known you forever. We started in bunk 1 together back in 08’ and our strange friendship had grown and grown. I hope to keep seeing you for as many summers as possible. Ahhrrtie Max Max, out friendships only started really two summer ago in 14, and since than we have become best of friends. We will always be Blue Apes together, ill see you soon max. Jay and Will You guys are my brothers and are two of the funniest kids I’ve ever meet. There has never been a dull moment between us, and I hope to keep making lasting memories and lasting laughs with you guys in the future. Shay You have been a great inspiration this summer and really helped me be prepared for things like CW and DW. 08’ bunk 1 forever. Bunk 10 Wow! What a crazy group of kids. I’ve never meet kids as energetic and hilarious as you guys. Our bunk was wild and a blast. This summer has been a great experience as I got to see you all grow up and make so many amazing memories. To my Co counselors Paul and Lefty we know what’s up and we killed it. Theo You my boy, you my big T. I had a great summer with you talking about our campers and who is out and who is in at night. Have a good senior year my son.

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THEO KNO

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BUNK 10 • JC • 2K1714 Not knowing what to expect my first summer on staff, I had a great time. I was able to coach the jr softball team with my assistant coach, Max Klienman. 2017 14: I am grateful that we were able to have such a strong group back this summer. We made JC year awesome and can’t wait for an even better one next summer. Lot: boys we got it done Bunk 10: Thanks for being such a fun this summer and making my job easier. I had a great summer and hope to see you all back for many more. Brett: You were a great example of a responsible counselor this summer and I learned a lot just from observing you. Volo: glad to have u across from me and we had fun Pelj: hi Eli: thx for all u do man Jacob: brethren Leon: howdy partner Cits: c u next year

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BUNK 10 • JC • 2K1714 HEAD OF SHOULDERS This summer has been a tremendous one. It’s my ninth summer at camp but only my first on staff. It has been the most unique summer at camp so far for that reason. I deepened my appreciation for this place and the fun it brings every summer. In addition, I learned what being a part of staff is like, and it is an enjoyable time. I got closer with so many people at camp this year, strengthening my love for this place. I’m eager to see what else Avoda has to offer in the future. • 2k1714: Camp wouldn’t be the same without you guys. It has been quite the summer with us on staff now and I’ve gotten so much closer with those of us left. I feel like every year at camp has gotten better with you all. You are the primary reason I’ve come back all these years and why I’ll find myself here in years to come. We have had some great times at camp and I know more are to come. • Stiggy: Thanks for being. a great co this summer. • Bunk 10: You all are some unique individuals and together make a great bunk. You guys got along well even though the bunk was rowdy at times. It was a great learning experience for me being your counselor. I look forward to seeing you guys come back next year to have another great summer at Camp Avoda. • Avodian Staff: You guys were work horses putting together this 2019 Avodian. Your dedication to making this book, documenting another summer at Avoda, has not gone unnoticed. It is going to be the best in history! Shoulders… rolo volo… gloooo… LS … raft wars…

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BUNK 11 • SC • 2K1514 DW HEAD JUDGE WATERFRONT STAFF ASSISTANT WATERFRONT DIRECTOR, HEAD OF TENNIS HEAD COACH OF THE TENNIS TEAM

Another summer at camp has come and gone, and this one did not disappoint. Whether we were playing volleyball as a bunk or learning how to waterski, the fun never seemed to end. I made sure that I did everything I could to make this summer awesome for my campers. I want to thank all of staff for making this such a fun summer for me, and I will make sure to keep coming back to this place for as long as I can, because I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my summer. Bunk 11I have watched your age group grow up over the years, and I was glad that I got to be your counselor once again. You guys were awesome and fun, and I can’t wait to see how you continue to grow into the best Avodians you can be. You have all been great campers and I have learned more from you than I could ever have imagined. You will be great leaders next year in bunk 14, and I can’t wait to see just how special you continue to make this place in the coming summers. 2K1514You guys are my brothers and we were killing it all summer. Our numbers this year just go to show that the 2k15 bunk 14 isn’t going anywhere. Our time has come to run camp, and we will continue to make our mark on this incredible place. RomanowYou were a great co-counselor and we locked it down in the bunk this summer. We got to watch as our cabin became one united age group, and I know we played a large part in bringing everyone together. Thank you for helping to make this summer such an amazing one, for both me and the campers. Tennis TeamI want to thank each and every one of you who played on the team this summer. We were able to kill it in both tournaments, which truly says something about our resiliency as both athletes and Avodians. This summer just goes to show that no matter who we play and no matter what happens out on the courts we are the better team, and we will continue to prove it during tournaments. The tennis team is about to go on a winning streak and you all should be incredibly proud and honored to be a part of it. DavidWe have been together for the last 10 summers, and I feel that nothing brings people together in the way that Avoda does. From cruising Lake Tispaquin to letting me dunk on you in basketball, the good times just keep on coming. No matter what future summers may have in store for us I know that this friendship is one that will last a lifetime, and I want to thank you for helping to make my camp experience such an incredible one. ColbyWelcome home! I knew that for the past few summers you had been thinking of coming back to camp, but nothing could describe just how surprised I was to actually see you in camp on that first day of precamp. It has been awesome being back at this place with you, and I hope I was able to help you become the counselor you are today. Thank you for being such a great friend throughout the years, and let’s continue to savor the moment and make each and every day the best one we’ve ever had.

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JAKE ROM

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BUNK 11 • SC • 2K1514 Well Camp Avoda, another summer has come and gone; every summer I enjoy myself more than the last. This place is really special and I try to appreciate it as much as I can. This being my tenth year, with my time obviously running short, Id like to thank everyone who helped make my Avoda experience as amazing as it was. Bunk 11- Even though it took a good amount of energy trying to contain you guys, I can genuinely say that I really enjoyed this summer with you. Keep on comin back, you have no idea what’s in store... 2k1514: You’s my bois 4eva Jay: You usually suck at most things but I had fun hanging out w you this summer sometimes I guess. Big things commin Ty: From Sha town to Middleboro we’ve been running alongside each other for a while now. Next stop: Chicago Max: We’ve been making memories since the womb; let’s keep em goin

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BUNK 12 • SC • 2K1514

Ten years ago I came to Avoda for the very first time, and with each new summer I grow more in love with my summer home. In wrapping up my tenth summer I more than ever am appreciative for the way camp has made me the man I am today. Throughout my time here I’ve matured, become a better athlete, made lifelong friends, learned how to be independent, and so much more. It is safe to say that without Avoda I would be a completely different person.

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BUNK 12 • SC • 2K1514 JR./SR. LEAGUE COMMISSIONER SR. SOFTBALL COACH HEAD RABBI HEAD OF SWIM 4TH LT. WHITE RHINOS 4TH LT. BLUE MILITIA TRIP DAY STAFF NCCSU HEAD OF SPORTSCENTER UPDATES

Bunk 12: Going into this summer there was only one group of kids that I wanted to be a counselor for, and thankfully I was able to do it. You guys were a great group of kids all summer and definitely made my job easier. If you guys continue to be the leaders you already are and continue to become closer as an age group, I know you’ll be an incredible 14 next year. Harry and Ethan: You guys are idiots, but you’re my idiots. Keep being tough guys. 2k15 14: We already knew this was going to be a summer for the books and it didn’t disappoint in the slightest. Being in Israel for 10 days was the perfect start and there’s no doubt we carried the momentum into camp. We ran it this year in the big dances, pre-camp, and any other aspect you could think of. I know we’re all gonna kill it this next week too. Hope to see you guys during the school year, whether it’s at UMASS or some random location. The Red Sox trip was a day I’ll never forget. Artie: Can’t believe we’ve still never been on the same CW team, but good luck this week. Hopefully I’ll be making a trip up to UMASS this year. Yankees suck. Curtis: Welcome to Temple Cadillac. Can’t wait to bool all over Philly this year. White Rhinos: Had a lot of fun planning for the day with you guys. Even though it didn’t end the way we wanted to, it was a great experience. Blue Anarchy: I am beyond excited for the week to get here because this squad is unreal. We just gotta keep up the good work and I know we’ll be celebrating at the end. We’re gonna be SCARY. Avoda: I don’t know what the future holds, but no matter what I will always love you. Thanks for a great 10 years.

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Bunk 14 - I know I gave you guys a lotta crap this year, but you guys are all good kids and since I first met y’all you guys have grown tremendously. If you wanna listen to me one more time please please keep coming back to this place, it only gets better from here. Hope when I come back down the road I’ll be able to see you guys heading staff Max - Another year having my best friend as my Co, this year running camp in Bunk 14. Like last year, our bunk was surely something else but I had a great time working together to help this 14 grow together. Let’s get this W in the big dance

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BUNK 14 • SC • 2K1514 ATHLETIC STAFF WATERFRONT STAFF, HEAD OF EVENING ACTIVITIES CO CAPTAIN OF THE AVODA BASEBALL TEAM TRIP DAY STAFF GENERAL BLUE ODYSSEY GENERAL WHITE JAGUARS

Big Dizzle - The angriest happy man I know, we’ve definitely gotten closer throughout our years on staff and I had the time of my life leading 14 with you by my side Artie - Not much needs to be said about you. You are my best friend here and in the offseason and I was lucky enough to have you by my side in Desert War and caught that fat dub with you but we ain’t done yet, let’s catch another win in the big one. I’m expecting to keep have many many facetimes again during the school year. Much love my guy Shay/Abe - Thank god you guys came back this year cuz you guys sure helped make this summer as fun as it was. Hope to see y’all in the offseason Jay/WIll - Quick shoutout for all the good times that we’ve had together this summer and for all the past memories. Lova ya guys Romo - I missed hanging with you everyday during the school year but I’m happy we gotta spend one last summer together unless we team up together somewhere next year. Love ya my guy let’s catch another win this week Leon - Feel like you deserve a shout out for all the work you put in to make this camp run and for all the times I needed you to attain my goals of the summer. From then to know you’ve been a consistent help in my life 2k1514 - Another year with the boys and yet again it’s always a good time. If this is the last go around for me I hope you guys carry on the good times that we always have Blue Odyssey - Desert War was one of the best days I’ve had at this camp and I owe it to my boys on staff and the campers on the squad. I certainly won’t forget this team anytime soon and hope y’all don’t either White Jaguars - I’m feeling real real good about the potential of this team. This staff has unreal chemistry and has been putting in the work needed for success. Only a few more days until campers are lucky enough to join the Jags. DUUUUUVAAALLLLLLLLL

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BUNK 14 • SC • 2K1614 HEAD JUDGE OF THE FLINT TROPICS ASST. HEAD COACH OF SENIOR HOOPS RESIDENT GIGANTOR LIFEGUARD EXTRAORDINAIRE

“Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.” - Mr. Rogers

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BUNK 14 • SC • 2K1514 1 LT WHITE RHINOS 1 LT WHITE JAGUARS HEAD OF ARCHERY ASSISTANT TO THE ASSISTANT HEAD COACH OF TEAM AVODA This has been the best summer to date by a long shot. Beginning in Israel and ending at the best place in the world, my brothers were there with me the whole time. 2k1514 forever. Camp is here to stay. Jay - Another one in the books. Couldn’t imagine a summer without my boy. Big things to come. Romo - It’s been a hell of a week with you I’m so glad we finally got to do the big one together. You’re still soft though Ty - Unforgettable summer to the best co I could ask for. It’s been a great week and I wouldn’t want to spend these late nights talking numbers and sports with anyone else. Sam - I couldn’t let you go to another team this year and I’m so happy we got to do this. It’s you’re time to make the most of camp and experience all the things it has to give you. Going to miss you in the off season. Roll Jags 2k1514

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I will forever be grateful for the past 13 years of my life at Camp Avoda. I cannot put into words how much this place and the relationships I have developed mean to me. I know for a fact that I would not be the same person without Avoda and the people I have been introduced to over the years. The brotherhood is true. I cannot imagine what summer is like outside of 23 Gibbs. Shoutouts Talladega Nights Let’s bring home the ‘ship. It’s been a pleasure coaching all of you this summer, let’s be in that lake.

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ASST CIT DIRECTOR ASSOC. HEAD COUNSELOR CO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR GM OF THE AVODA BASEBALL TEAM SENIOR SOFTBALL COACH

CITs I appreciate you guys bringing me in last summer as one of your own. These past two summers have been two of my favorite summers mainly due to the relationships we’ve developed. Even thought I won’t be back next summer, I can’t wait to see how you develop as staff members and lead the camp in the future years. Much Love. 2k1414 I know it wasn’t ideal how some of us ended our tenure at a place we all consider home. However, I couldn’t be more thankful for my best friends that I have made over the past 13. I know you all have my back, and I will always have yours. Weekend Edry Love having you here on the weekends and beating you in 2k and Chel. Let’s set up shop in Boston at some point when we’re in the real world, twin soon? Shay It has been awesome these past summer running staff with you. The GOAT house has been the move this summer and for our last one, I wouldn’t want it anyway. From bunk 1 ‘07 to Goat house 2019, I wouldn’t change a thing. Let’s ride out on top and cap our summer just like last year. Blue Anarchy Let’s keep grinding and give these kids one for the books. I know we’ve been working hard and now it’s time to pay off. I can’t wait for that final lake jump!

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It’s hard to out 13 years at this place into words. Since I was 7 years old, I’ve been able to call this place my home. I’ve had the best times of my life and made bonds that will last a lifetime.

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ASST CIT DIRECTOR ASSOC. HEAD COUNSELOR CO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR JR ADMIN GENERAL BLUE ANARCHY GOAT HOUSE

During this past offseason a lot of my time was spent scheming with my bunk 14 attempting to get as many of us back as possible. Unfortunately my efforts fell somewhat short as we only got 3 of us back full time and 2 back on weekends. With the fewest 2k1414 members at camp since 2006 I knew Abe and I had to represent. At first the summer was weird for without the guys beside me that i’ve had here for over a decade. But as the summer continued, I’ve grown a lot closer with guys in other age groups and I can say with absolute certainty that there is no where else I would rather be. Shout Outs • Abe: It was me and you from the start. And I mean Bunk 1 ‘07 all the way to livin in the GOAT. You are one of my best friends and I don’t know how couldve have as dope of a summer without you here. Lets run CW this week #rollAnarchy #Nightmare?? • The Boop: Having you at UNH for a semester was a treat, we kicked it heavy. Transferring to umass left a void at 2 Straff but now we’re back straight chillin and I couldn’t be happier. You’re my boy and you better come back and RUN camp next summer. • Kirk: All love homie, no cap Weekend Warriors: So happy you made the time this summer to come back. I know it killed you not being here all year but we sure lived it up the best we could with the time we had. Dot Dots… Field TRIP...the boop is...kiiiiiiiiiiiirk...chopstix ...dion faneuf...nightmare nightmare nightmare ...CITs suck at 2k ...GOAT HOUSE …I LOVE THIS PLACE, PLEASE DON’T EVER CHANGE.

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