THE OTHER FELLOW FIRST
Magazine for Camp Dudley and Kiniya — Fall 2025
Members of the Camp family enjoying the summit of Mt. Philo in Vermont
Summer in Review
The summer of 2025 brought energy, joy, and connection to both shores of Lake Champlain. In our Summer in Review, see how dedicated leaders and spirited campers came together to create another “best ever” season at Camp Dudley and Camp Kiniya.
Lullabies for Future Campers
Produced by Sarah “Bear” McKani, Lullabies for Future Campers brings together a talented group of alumni musicians to reimagine beloved Hymn Sing songs. Blending artistry and tradition, the album carries the joy and spirit of Dudley and Kiniya into homes and hearts everywhere.
Dudley Men Making an Impact on Education
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As the number of male teachers continues to decline, Dudley men are standing out as educators, coaches, and mentors. This piece highlights the many in our community who carry Camp’s lessons of leadership and purpose into classrooms and schools across the country.
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Dear Friends,
This summer marked our 20th season of the Dudley–Kiniya partnership. When we first came together across Lake Champlain in 2006, we knew we were building on two proud traditions. What has unfolded over the past two decades has far exceeded our hopes: a shared community where boys and girls grow in confidence, kindness, and service, supported by friendships and experiences that last a lifetime.
On June 26, 2025, we opened our gates to nearly 1,000 campers and leaders from across the country and around the globe. They brought curiosity, joy, and boundless energy, filling every corner of our campuses with song, play, and purpose. Our anniversary summer also gave us the gift of reconnection. From our alumni visits in-season to the Board Alumni Dinner in August, their presence reminds us of the community extending far beyond our campuses.
What we have learned again and again is that traditions remain strong when they are lived with intention. Camp is not about holding on to the past exactly as it was, but about allowing the best of our values—character, community, leadership and stewardship—to guide each new generation. The result is a living tradition that adapts and grows while staying true to its heart.
As we look back with gratitude on these first 20 years together, we are filled with anticipation for what lies ahead. We are sustained by the incredible young people who lead and inspire us, the tireless dedication of our leaders and staff, and the ongoing support of alumni and families like you who believe in this mission.
Dudley and Kiniya are stronger together, and the next 20 years promise to shine even brighter.
YOHA!
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
From Carol Casey, April 24, 2025
Dear Marnie and Matt,
I want to share this photo of #23999 Liam and #24515 Caleigh Casey from July 2018. It was taken on dropoff day outside Liam’s cabin, Hamilton. As of yesterday, Caleigh and Liam will both be attending Hamilton College. Liam is a rising junior majoring in math and physics. Caleigh will be majoring in government.
It was meant to be! I would love to recreate this photo!
Warm Regards,
Carol and Jerry Casey
From #7591 Jack Kotz, May 13, 2025
Matt and Fu — As you know we live here in the Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Center in Charleston. One of my neighbors is Nat Woodson. When I first met Nat I had on my Dudley jacket, and he said his brother, Bill, and nephews were Dudley as well! So, this evening we had dinner with #7522 Bill Woodson and his daughter, Stephenie, as well as Nat.
Bill Woodson, left in the photo, and I were both campers in 1949. (I still have the Last Whistle from 1949 and can confirm this!) I was a Plebe in Dartmouth and he was a Senior in St. Lawrence. Two of Bill’s sons attended Dudley, and he was there not long ago. And you know the story of our family with over 20 Dudley campers and, we hope, more to come.
#7591 Jack Kotz
From #22059 Vince Franco and #19847 Billy McCaffrey, May 15, 2025
Dear Dave,
Our entrepreneurial effort (What A Day to Have A Day or WADTHUD) began a little over a year ago, with the goal of creating a lifestyle that embodies positivity, contagious energy, and serves as a force for good for both ourselves and those around us. Taking advantage of every opportunity in front of us is critically important, as tomorrow is not promised, and yesterday is gone forever. We felt like this brand came from the deeply rooted messages that Camp Dudley instilled in us, especially around “The other fellow first” motto, and the overwhelming and uplifting positive spirit
produced everyday at Camp. We can say confidently that Dudley has had a lasting impact on our brand.
We would love to work with other Camp alums who might be interested in connecting with our products. Please find us through our website or wadthad.com or on instagram @wadthadofficial.
With warm regards, Vince # 22059
Pictured L-R: #19847 Billy McCaffrey and #22059 Vince Franco at their company WADTHUD
From Alice Ganoe, June 23, 2025
Dear Anita,
Again, thank you so very much for everything you do for my boys and for the whole, entire Dudley family/community! You have worked so hard all year, so buckle up: Here you go! Zero sleep for the next 10 weeks!
I thought you would be amused at seeing the first year and present picture of the dear, lifelong Dudley friends. #24920 Kurt (Ryden) met #24706 Charlie (Nelson) his first year and they have been year-round friends ever since. Charlie has been kind to host Kurt in Texas for four days and I have had the pleasure of hosting Charlie in Larchmont and at the AMR! Your job is awesome and so rewarding. You watch these kids grow up!
Best, Alice Ganoe
From John Tredwell, June 30, 2025
What an exciting time of year on the shores of Lake Champlain. Like many Dudley Alumni, my mind wanders to Dudley this time of year. Imagine my excitement then when two things happened last Friday.
I was flying a trip from JFK-HND (Tokyo’s downtown airport) and the flight plan had us going right over Westport!! A few hours later when it was time for a break, I reached into my flight bag for something to read before taking a nap, and there was my Camp magazine! Maybe too coincidental, but then maybe not.
Enjoy this special time of year and know that many minds wander your way during the summer.
Treds #11164
Checking in from your corner of the world? We’d love to hear from you!
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Bike the Barns - Camp Dudley participated in the Bike the Barns event on September 21, 2025. This event, sponsored by the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA), featured a 130-mile bike ride through the Champlain Valley with stops at area farms. Dudley served as the start and end point of the adventure. Read all about the event and see more pictures at adirondack.org/events/bike-the-barns/.
BVCS Dudley Days - Local students from the Boquet Valley School District’s 6th, 8th and 10th grade enjoyed our annual “Dudley Days”—a full day of games, initiatives, and challenge course activities during some of the beautiful September weather. We design this program as an opportunity for our neighbors to engage in outdoor experiential learning.
Boquet Valley Central School Soccer ProgramsThe boys and girls soccer programs continue to enjoy use of Dudley’s upper field area for their training and home game fields. We are fortunate that these excellent fields can continue to support our local area students throughout the fall season.
Fiber Friends - This monthly gathering of North Country fiber enthusiasts resumed their meetings at the Poler Leadership Barn after Camp. The group of talented individuals from Westport and other North Country communities gathers to share inspiring and creative fiber projects. It connects knitters, weavers, spinners, fiber farmers, and other fiber artisans through their shared craft.
Vermont Commons Kiniya Visit - The Vermont Commons School (VCS) 9th graders spent an incredible week at Camp Kiniya. #20595 Kat Nelson
guided the students through building leadership skills, deepening friendships, camp stove skills, and perfecting the art of watching the sunset together. On the final day together, 9th graders were joined by the VCS 6th graders and new VCS teacher #14158 Will Long! VCS expressed huge thanks to the amazing team at Kiniya for welcoming them for the third consecutive year and getting everyone out on the challenge course.
Boquet Valley Youth Commission Soccer - On September 13, 2025, the Dudley Campus hosted the annual Youth Commission soccer tournament. The Camp's upper fields were converted into a maze of soccer fields of various sizes to accommodate youth teams of all ages. This is a fantastic way to share our amazing resources with the local community.
Green Mountain Iron Dog -
Since 2009, Camp Kiniya has hosted the annual Green Mountain Iron Dog event, and this year, we were pleased to be part of the 20th year of the event’s running. Initially open only to Police K9 handlers, the event has grown and become more popular. Today, civilians make up the bulk of the participants. The Green Mountain Iron Dog course is approximately 1.5 miles long, running around Camp Kiniya, where handlers and dogs navigate a variety of obstacles over different terrains. The course features challenges that include drug and building searches for police and other trained teams, as well as the ever-popular, 100-yard dash for the dogs to compete without their handlers slowing them down. Photo Credit: Cindy Telley
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Volunteer Trail
Stewards - Fifteen volunteers came from across the Northeast to support the local trail-building efforts of our friends at Champlain Area Trails (CATS). They used Dudley’s MacLean Lodge as their base camp and enjoyed the respite that Dudley’s main campus offers after a strenuous day of trail construction and maintenance. Each summer, Dudley sends several camper trips onto the CATS trails, and we continue to be grateful for the hard work of these volunteers.
Kiniya’s Moscow, Vermont Property #27294 Ryen Herrmann and #27581 Kate Sikes returned to Kiniya's Moscow property in mid-October for a beautiful fall walk and workday. They reinstalled the Kiniya signs identifying the property. The signs were hand-carved by Kiniya’s maintenance team member #20613 Angie Wallace. The Moscow Property is Kiniya's remote wilderness camping location outside of Stowe, VT.
In Turkey - #11904 John “JU” Ulin (L) discovered #11903 Geoff Whelan at the Euphrates River in Turkey. “Totally random, unbelievable!” says JU.
In Greenland - #7591 Jack Kotz writes from a recent trip to Greenland, “A woman asked me if my hat was a Camp Dudley hat! She said her last name was Knight (I think I remember that), that her husband must have been at camp in the earlyish 1950s (when I was there), and that all of the groomsmen at their wedding were Dudley guys.
Editor’s note: We tried to make the connection based on names and Camp dates but could not definitively identify the other individual.
In New Orleans - #17342
Kevin Dempsey, writes, “While a bit tardy, today's newsletter reminded me to share a random Dudley encounter at the New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival this past spring. Through the power of the Dudley logo (Rick's flag, my hat) I ran into #10750 Rick Noble outside the main stage. I've now lived down here for five years and attend Jazz Fest annually and was surprised to learn Rick, his wife, and a large crew of old friends have made a pilgrimage for decades. Pictured L-R: #10750 Rick Noble and #17342 Kevin Dempsey in New Orleans.
In Scotland - #13354
In Florence, Italy - #19882
Malcolm Brown wrote of a chance meeting with #22858 Annie Art in Italy. Says Malcolm, “I ran into Annie Art at the Siena Cathedral a few days ago! Such a small world. The story gets even better because we accidentally bumped into each other a second time the following day on a bus and ended up sitting next to each other. Small world!” Pictured: #19882 Malcolm Brown (L) and #22858 Annie Art (R) in Italy.
In Ireland - Hi Marnie, I had a small-world moment and had to share it with you from a few days ago:
I’ve been leading hiking and biking trips in Ireland all summer, based in a small town called Kenmare (southwest corner, population 2,500). I walked out of a store and immediately saw #24010 Elena Licursi, who was my German Exchange leader in 2015. I don’t think I had seen Elena in at least eight years, but we were immediately brought back to that summer, and we both said how often we think about it and the memories with Ali, Charlotte, and Lauren! It turns out Elena was visiting a friend’s family, and I just couldn’t believe it.
Michael Howson wrote of his chance meeting with #10547 Chris Owen. They were within the first couple of miles of hiking the West Highland Way in Scotland. The next few miles were spent swapping Dudley stories according to Michael’s report. Michael and his wife Ritsuko finished the 96-mile hike a couple of days before Chris and his group, and in better weather. Pictured L-R #10547 Chris Owen (L) and Michael Howson (R).
I also had a guest on a trip earlier in the season who was a mentor to #20595 Kat Hood at Blair Academy when Kat was a teenager, crazy!
All of this, of course, made me miss Camp, and I just wanted to say how incredibly grateful I am to be a part of the Camp community and to know such amazing people because of it! Thank you for making Camp such a special place, and I know I’ll be back there one day.
All the best, #20981 Fiona Maruca
Pictured: #24010 Elena Licursi (L) and #20981 Fiona Maruca and in Ireland.
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Dudley Summer in Review
"More than 800 campers and leaders called Dudley home this year, joined by an exceptional group of staff and volunteers who poured their hearts into creating meaningful experiences for every boy."
The summer of 2025 at Camp Dudley will be remembered as a season filled with cheers echoing across the fields, laughter drifting over Lake Champlain, and an unmistakable sense of belonging that defined life on campus. From the first handshakes on Opening Day to the final hymn sung at Closing Night, the spirit of Dudley—its enduring call to put The Other Fellow First—was felt in every corner of camp.
More than 800 campers and leaders called Dudley home this year, joined by an exceptional group of staff and volunteers who poured their hearts into creating meaningful experiences for every boy. From morning reveille to evening vespers, the campus pulsed with energy and purpose. What distinguished this summer was not only the vibrancy of its
program but the depth of its community—rooted in care, connection, and gratitude for the opportunity to live and grow together.
Each of Dudley’s program areas thrived throughout the season. On the athletic fields, competition and camaraderie went hand in hand as campers learned the value of teamwork and sportsmanship in countless games. In the arts, creativity and collaboration flourished. Witherbee Theater hosted inspiring performances showcasing humor and heart, while Brodie buzzed with paint, clay, and invention. Music filled the air daily from the Rhythm Ramblers rehearsals to Mellowfest and inspiring performances at Chapel.
Our child came back more positive, hardworking, and courageous. Dudley has opened a whole new world to him. I thought we might be a "one and done" family, knowing how our child is shy and a homebody—but I was totally wrong. On pick-up day, our child, a Cub, was genuinely enthusiastic about his Dudley experience, hugged his cabinmates goodbye, got in the car (with tears in his eyes), and said, "May I come back next year, please?"—and hasn't stopped talking about Camp. THANK YOU! We will be applying for next summer!"
The outdoors continued to serve as one of Dudley’s greatest teachers. Campers hiked Adirondack peaks, paddled along lakes, and spent nights under the stars, discovering strength, confidence, and awe in the natural world. Each trip brought lessons that stretched beyond the trail—resilience, teamwork, and the quiet power of shared challenge.
Spiritual life at Dudley deepened in meaningful ways this year. Gatherings at Chapel offered moments of stillness and inspiration as speakers shared their wisdom and insights. Sitting side by side along the lakeshore, our boys were reminded about the crucial lessons they’re learning at Dudley and how those will help them grow into the kind of men who will create a better world.
Behind the scenes, Dudley’s operations reflected the same spirit of service that defines its mission. The kitchen team prepared tens of thousands of meals with care, keeping the community nourished and energized. The maintenance crew worked tirelessly to maintain campus facilities, ensuring everything ran seamlessly. The health center staff provided constant, compassionate care, supporting campers and staff through the everyday bumps and scrapes of summer life. Each of these efforts, often unseen, made possible the joy and growth that define the Dudley experience.
Behind the scenes, Dudley’s operations reflected the same spirit of service that defines its mission."
The leadership team and staff formed the heartbeat of the summer. Their empathy, professionalism, and enthusiasm created an environment where every camper could feel known and supported. Leaders modeled integrity and kindness through their actions, setting the example for the younger boys who look up to them. The unity among the staff—an unspoken understanding that their collective purpose is service—gave the summer a steady rhythm of care and commitment.
Traditions remained central to camp life, grounding the community in the timeless values that have guided Dudley since its founding in 1885. Hymn Sing on Sunday nights continued to be a cherished gathering, as voices rose together across the lake in harmony. Final Banquet, Council Rings, and end-of-session ceremonies provided opportunities for reflection and celebration, honoring the growth, service, and leadership shown throughout the summer.
In particular, the end of the summer gave us the opportunity to celebrate the unique contributions of some of our leaders and staff. This year, #16999 Jessica Storey, was awarded The Last Whistle Dedication in honor of her ongoing focus and dedication to the stewardship of our campus's physical and human resources, as well as her significant contributions in the summer leading our waterfront program and keeping everyone safe in one of our most critical program areas. View the full Last Whistle Dedication campdudley.org/theotherfellowfirst
Jess leads quietly. With kindness. With humility. With deep care. While some leaders are loud and larger-than-life, especially at Camp Dudley where that number is probably more than just ‘some,’ Jess reminds us of the power of quiet leadership — of strength rooted not in volume, but in consistency, compassion, and heart."
Pictured top right: #16999 Jess Storey
Middle: #23744 Sydney Bisselle, Jess Storey, #26350 Eden Goralczyk
Bottom: #13804 Matt and Jess Storey
Opposite page top right: #124528 Cade Corbett
Middle: #23815 Teddy Ughetta
Bottom right: Dudley All Camp Photo - 1st Session, 2025
We also honored two Leaders with this year’s Pat Peavy Award. Chosen by our Leaders each summer, the Peavy Award is given annually to a Leader who best exemplifies the traits of Dudley Leadership … caring, integrity, and putting others before self. This year, the voting was tied! That meant that we got to award it to two deserving young men, #24528 Cade Corbett and #23815 Teddy Ughetta
Reflecting on the summer brings deep gratitude for all who made it possible—the campers who brought enthusiasm and heart to each day, the staff and leaders who served with devotion, and the families and alumni whose support sustains our mission, year after year.
Kiniya Summer in Review
"For the first time in Kiniya’s history, not a single day passed without at least one alum on site. That continuity—a living bridge across generations—was one of the season’s greatest gifts."
Thesummer of 2025 at Camp Kiniya will be remembered as a season overflowing with joy, connection, and the unmistakable magic of camp life. Over the course of eight vibrant weeks, 464 community members passed through our gates, and each one departed with a little more courage, a little more laughter, and a little more pride in themselves than when they first arrived.
From the very first day, the energy was palpable, and the sound of greetings, songs, and laughter set the tone for the weeks to come. By the time departure day arrived—always bittersweet, filled with tight hugs and teary goodbyes—the rhythm of camp had left its mark on every soul. Families shared stories of growth and resilience. This refrain echoed again and again: “My daughter came home happier, stronger, and prouder than ever before.”
This summer also marked the opening of all five Staff Village cabins. Each was ready by Opening Day, allowing us to house up to 20 staff, alumni, and guests comfortably at any given time. Staff Village is not only creating room for rest and renewal, but for deeper community connection among those who support and guide our leaders and campers each day. One of the most joyful outcomes of Staff Village was the infusion of alumni who returned to serve. In total, 49 alumni stepped back into Kiniya life this summer, sometimes for a weekend, sometimes for weeks on end. Their wisdom, stories, and spirit carried the past into the present. For the first time in Kiniya’s history, not a single day passed without at least one alum on site. That continuity—a living bridge across generations—was one of the season’s greatest gifts.
My daughter came home happier, stronger, and prouder than ever before.”
Our staff, as always, provided the heartbeat of the summer. What made this year unique was the depth of connection among them. Leaders and staff worked hand in hand, forming a cohesive team whose care for one another mirrored their care for the campers. Our international staff, too, enriched the community with creativity, cultural diversity, and boundless curiosity. Together, our summer team modeled empathy, resilience, and joyful collaboration.
Leadership, too, rose to new heights. Department Heads carried both expertise and energy into every program area, ensuring that each of Kiniya’s four pillars—arts, athletics, outdoors, and spirituality—thrived in balance. Division Heads and Leaders were remarkable in their devotion. 19 of our 22 Leaders had been at Kiniya for at least eight consecutive years, and their care was evident in countless moments.
The invisible foundations of care were equally strong. Behind the scenes in Coleman Hall, the kitchen crew nourished us with balanced meals and small moments of joy—whether through warm bread, thoughtful dietary accommodations, or celebratory desserts. The nursing staff offered calm, consistent coverage 24 hours a day. Parents and caregivers often say that what makes Kiniya special is not only what their daughters do, but how safe and cared for they feel as they do it.
Our beloved traditions anchored us throughout the season, none more poignant than Kiwi Night. As twilight settled and candles glowed, our fourth summer community members stepped forward to receive their Kiwi Discs, symbols of commitment and growth. Songs rose, tears fell, and candles were launched. In that special moment, we renewed the continuity of Kiniya’s history once more.
Equally treasured is the legacy of Records Day and the Kiniya Book of Records, created in 1983 by Assistant Director Debi Patterson. Bound in bright blue, its pages have preserved feats of courage and whimsy for over forty years: the limbo held at 22 inches, the hula-hoop spinning for more than an hour, the 13,435 consecutive tennis ups that once seemed unbeatable. On its very first page, written in careful script, are the words: “The purpose of the Kiniya Book of Records is to provide fun and challenge for 1983 and many Kiniya summers to come.” This summer, #25972 Claire Yoder set a new Clay Point Swim record with a time of 29:15 minutes—the fastest in Kiniya’s history. The cheers that erupted as she climbed ashore echoed across decades, linking her triumph to the many that came before. Records Day in the first session was equally joyful, as campers leapt, sprinted, swam, and balanced their way into our Kiniya Book of Records.
Among the most moving moments of the summer was the celebration of this year’s Pat Peavy Award (Leader of the summer) winner, #22858 Annie Art, and the Pete Nash Award (Staff member of the summer) winner, #26244 Max Novak. Annie and Max embody what it means to serve with heart, to lead with humility, and to lift others up.
The season concluded with a celebration of one of Kiniya’s most beloved figures. At our end-of-summer banquet, we honored #21532 Pete Nash as the 2025 Person of the Year. Pete first joined the staff in 1958 and has returned every decade since, serving in countless ways—from maintenance to the barn to the store, attending to all the odd jobs that keep Camp humming. His steady walks across campus became so much a part of our rhythm that a stretch of road was dubbed “Pete’s Highway.” Alumni and staff offered reflections that evening, calling him humble, generous, mischievous, and endlessly kind. “Pete shows each of us every day how best to put The Other Fellow First,” one alum said. Another reflected, “Pete is Camp. He is the embodiment of stewardship and compassion.” Already the namesake of the Pete Nash Award, given annually to staff who follow his example—this year it was our turn to honor him directly. For six decades of devotion, Pete received Kiniya’s highest recognition. His smile, as the community rose to applaud him, is a lasting image of the summer.
Pete shows each of us every day how best to put The other fellow first."
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Opposite page top right: #16963 Wubba Murray
Middle: #24963 Liam Murray, Wubba Murray, #25363 Libby Murray
Bottom right: Kiniya All Camp Photo - 1st Session, 2025
Pictured top: #22858 Annie Art, #20001 Marnie McDonagh
L-R: Max Novak, #23587 Paul Brown
#21532 Pete Nash
We also announced the dedication of the 2025 Kiniya Spirit to #16963 Melissa “Wubba” Murray. Since joining our team in 2015, Wubba has poured her heart into every corner of camp. Raised in Westport and steeped in Dudley traditions, she carried her lifelong love of community to Kiniya, where she became a connector of people, a quiet architect of daily life, and the steady presence behind countless moments of joy. Her professional journey speaks to her talent, but it is her spirit that has shaped Kiniya. Whether boondoggling across campus to solve a logistical challenge, listening deeply to a camper in need, or opening her home to staff and alumni for laughter-filled meals, Wubba embodies the values we hold most dear: service, humility, humor, and love. For the hundreds of unseen ways she has lifted our community, we were so proud to dedicate The Spirit of 2025 to #16963, Melissa “Wubba” Murray.
And so, as the curtain closed on the summer of 2025, we carried forward the songs, the laughter, the records broken, and the traditions upheld. The spirit of this summer does not live only in blue books or plaques or ceremonies—it lives in the courage of campers who tried something new, in the laughter of friends who became family, and in the quiet moments of gratitude that ripple outward long after the last campfire fades. Camp Kiniya remains, as it always has been, a place where fun and challenge walk hand in hand. Here, every camper leaves a little stronger, a little kinder, and a little more ready to share her light with the world.
#12931 Scott Sylvester
#22526 Matt Johnson #24834 Charlie Hopta #24805 Piper McDonough #27317 Joe McDonough
#14866 James Mayo #17525 Pete Treiber #21013 Sarah McKani
Lullabies for Future Campers
By #21013 Sarah "Bear" McKani
Ihad my first child in 2023, and found myself singing Hymn Sing songs to him as lullabies every evening. That was of course because these songs are a comfort to me, and also because they have messages and values I wanted to pass on to my kids: embrace challenge (“Climb Ev’ry Mountain”), be grateful for what we have (“With Every Blessing”), and you may have some tough times, but you’ll always have support to help you through (“You’ll Never Walk Alone”).
Dozens of alums have told me that they have done the same with their babies, or that their parents sang these songs to them. And one of my dearest friends told me she had a problem: she hoped to do this with her child, but she is truly, deeply tone deaf. So this project was born!
This album was truly a labor of love. James, Charlie, Piper, Joe, Scott, Matt, and I chose our favorite songs from Hymn Sing, found recordings we had made or spent time in studios recording new tracks, and sent them off to be mixed and mastered. Meanwhile, Pete channeled Sunday nights at camp into an oil painting that he later photographed and edited on Photoshop. We could barely contain our excitement when we put the whole package together and eagerly awaited Lullabies for Future Campers to be distributed to all the places you listen to music.
It offers interpretations of our favorite Hymn Sing songs. Some will be familiar—James Mayo’s stunning Final Five will bring you right back to your seat in Witherbee— while others might offer a new way of hearing a song, like Scott Sylvester’s moving “I Would Be True,” recorded at “Williefest” in 2008, or Piper and Joe’s soothing “Jacob’s Ladder.”
These tracks also reflect our different traditions on each side of the lake. “With Every Blessing,” for example, performed beautifully here by Charlie Hopta, is a beloved song at Kiniya.
At Dudley, the Final Five flows elegantly and ends with an extended rendition of “Now the Day is Over.” Each person who has orchestrated Hymn Sing has made this their own; you can hear two gorgeous versions on this album, one from Matt Johnson and the other from James Mayo. While the boys are serenaded with “Now the Day is Over,” the girls hear different songs at the end of Kiniya’s Hymn Sing,
each chosen by that summer’s Hymn Sing leader. “Golden Slumbers” and “Teal and Tangerine” were two of my favorites to play.
At both camps, the Leaders and Staff end the night in a large circle singing “Edelweiss.” It is sweet and spirited, and the best way to end the week.
Whether you’re counting down to Opening Day of your Cub summer, or looking forward to receiving your 50-year pin, I hope these songs transport you to the mountains, lake, and star-speckled sky that Pete Treiber so beautifully captures in his album art, until we can all be there together again.
I am so grateful for the contributions of this amazing set of artists, and for all of you who have made Hymn Sing so magical every summer Sunday. I hope that you enjoy.
All my love, #21013 Sarah “Bear” McKani Producer/Artist for Lullabies for Future Campers, DKAA Co-President
To hear the Lullabies and learn more about the artists, please visit: campdudley.org/lullabies
In Search of Alumni Authors
By #21013 Sarah McKani and #17654 David Fitzpatrick DKAA Co-Presidents
TheDudley and Kiniya archives house a unique collection of published books authored by alumni of Dudley and Kiniya. Many of these books are signed by their authors and include their camp numbers, making them genuine collector's items. Until now, we have primarily relied on word of mouth to build this collection. However, the Dudley Kiniya Alumni Association, in collaboration with our volunteer archive team, is excited to invite alumni authors of all ages to submit their books to this collection.
Our current collection encompasses a diverse range of titles, including children’s picture books, college textbooks, history books, guides on parliamentary procedure, and self-published photography books. Below is the list of titles currently in our collection. If your book is not listed, please help us expand our collection by sending an autographed copy to Camp today. Don’t forget to include your camp number!
If you have any questions, please contact Dave Langston at dave@campdudley.org.
A Child of Books
A Million Miles in NY State
A Scornful Wonder
Accountable - Rise of Citizen Capitalism
Begin Again
Birds of the Northeast
Brayden Speaks Up
Camp Dudley Since 1885
Colony
Community Service Through Political Action
Comprehensive Health Skills for High School
Comprehensive Health Skills for Middle School
D-Day Journal
Dear Folks
Formidable
Healthy Psychology
Here We Are
How to Catch a Star
Introduction to Youth
It Runs in the Family
It's Okay to Be...
Judgement's Tale
Just and Durable Parents
Lost and Found
Meanwhile Back on Earth...
Parliament and Congress
Peace Candle Reflections - Mashpee Congregational
Church
Real World Psychology
Shards of Light Bundle
Soccerland - The International Sports Academy
So Far So Good
The Adirondacks
The Ancient Adirondacks
The Book of Tales
The Breeze of the Spirit
The Day the Crayons Came Home
The Day the Crayons Quit
The Eye of Kog
The Inevitable Firm - An Informal History of Davidson, Dawson, and Clark LLP
The Partnership
The Plane of Dreams
The Positive Shift
The Test of Fire
The Way Back Home
The World As You'll Live It
There's a Ghost in this House
There's No Place Like Home
Twenty One Up and Down
What Do You Say?
What We'll Build
When Crisis Meets Courage
Where the Money Is
Why We Act
YMCA Camping - An Abbreviated History
You're the Cook! A Guide to Mixing it up in the Kitchen
Your Son Goes to Camp
Celebrating #21532 Pete Nash
2025 Person of the Year
This summer, we had the great pleasure to honor our beloved friend and mentor, #21532 Pete Nash, with Camp’s highest recognition, the Person of the Year Award. #20005 Chef Gail Coleman prepared a beautiful meal, and the acknowledgement—part of Kiniya’s annual endof-summer banquet for leaders and staff—brimmed with stories, laughter, and heartfelt gratitude for a man who has given so much to Kiniya.
Pete first joined Kiniya’s staff in 1958. Since then, he has returned every decade, serving in countless ways—from maintenance and facilities to the barn and the store, attending to all the miscellaneous jobs that keep Camp humming. During his days on staff, so consistent were his daily walks and drives across campus that one stretch of road between maintenance and the barn has been dubbed “Pete’s Highway.” His plaque captures it best: he is the embodiment of the Kiniya spirit—kind, loyal, hardworking, mischievous, and endlessly caring. More than anything, Pete has been a role model and mentor, especially to our male staff members, who describe him as humble, generous, and warm. He bridges Camp’s past and present, offering advice, sharing stories, and modeling, “The other fellow first” in both small gestures and big commitments.
Reflections from alumni and staff:
• “Pete shows each of us every day how best to put ‘The other fellow first.’”
• “His home is filled with decades of cards, photos, and keepsakes from Kiniya that reflect how deeply he connects with everyone he meets.”
• “His spirit personifies the Kiniya Pines, timelessly watching over us all, guiding the future by sharing the past with the present.”
• “Pete is Camp! He is the embodiment of stewardship and compassion.”
• “When I think of Pete, I think of happiness. He finds joy in the small everyday moments, and that joy is contagious.”
• “Pete gave me a few of his old Kiniya t-shirts and every time I wear one, I am reminded of his friendliness, selflessness, and the wonderful memories we share.”
Pete’s impact runs so deep that an award in his name was established four years ago—the Pete Nash Award—presented annually to a staff member who embodies his example of character, community, stewardship, and leadership. This summer, we were honored to return the favor, recognizing Pete himself with the Person of the Year Award.
Board Alumni Dinner & Retreat: Celebrating 20 Years
On the final weekend of the summer, past and present board members joined members of our year-round team and summer staff at Camp Kiniya for a special occasion: the Board Alumni Dinner & Retreat, honoring 20 years of partnership between Dudley and Kiniya.
Throughout the gathering, board members and friends reminisced about the early days of The Girls Committee and reflected on the extraordinary growth and accomplishments that have shaped our camps over the past two decades.
The Thursday evening dinner in Coleman Hall was a highlight of the weekend. After a warm welcome, #20001 Director Marnie McDonagh offered a heartfelt toast to our current Board Chair, #25368 Erinn Harley-Lewis, and to every chair—both from the Operating Board and the Foundation Board—who has guided us across these 20 years. Erinn carried that spirit forward, setting the tone for an evening filled with gratitude and reflection.
As the sun set over Lake Champlain, stories flowed—of challenges faced, friendships formed, and the enduring mission that binds us together.
In a moment of connection between past and present, members of our Summer 2025 Kiniya staff serenaded the group with the Kiniya Hymn, "’Neath the Pines," as the last light
glowed behind Coleman Hall. It was a reminder of how traditions are carried forward by each generation.
Those who stayed on for the weekend extended the celebration with classic camp experiences: hiking the Vermont trails, waterskiing on Lake Champlain, and gathering once again on Saturday evening for a delicious meal lovingly prepared by Chef Gail. The laughter, storytelling, and joy carried late into the night, echoing the same spirit that has long defined our Camp family.
This Board Alumni gathering was a celebration of 20 years of shared history and accomplishment, and a reminder of the strong foundation upon which our future is being built.
We are deeply grateful for the dedication of every board member, past and present, who has shaped Dudley & Kiniya into the thriving community it is today. Here’s to the next 20 years—rooted in tradition, strengthened by service, and lifted by the spirit of Camp.
Pictured above L-R: #20001 Marnie McDonagh, #22898 Whitney Phelps, #12152 Charlie Johnson, #25368 Erinn Harley-Lewis, #13804 Matt Storey
Opposite page above, L-R : #25368 Erinn Harley-Lewis, #27616 Maureen and Robert Barry, #12188 Dennis Ryan, #11945 Rob and #26245
Liz Kirkpatrick, #20001Marnie McDonagh
Bottom left: Staff, current and former Board members at dinner.
Bottom right: Enjoying the sunset.
Dudley Men Making an Impact in Education
Weknow that our leaders at both camps do excellent work and inspire our campers to be good people and learn to tackle challenging tasks. But in today’s world, it seems that every day we hear about the specific challenges that boys and young men face as they grow up in an ever-changing landscape of social, technological, and educational disruption. A recurring theme in addressing this challenge is the critical role that male educators can play in motivating and changing the trajectory of today’s boys and young men. Did you know that the share of male teachers has fallen to 23% from about 30% in the 1980s? In elementary schools, that percentage is only 11%.
When we examine our current summer rosters of leaders and staff, we notice a significant proportion of male educators. We are grateful for what they do in our Camp community and in communities across the country. The fact that these men choose to share their skills by continuing to teach during the camp season significantly contributes to the growth and maturity of our boys. We are fully aware that today’s educators work in many settings, both in and out of the traditional classroom.
Dudley and Kiniya have always been fertile ground for training the next generation of educators who have answered the “call of the classroom.” We’re proud that so many of our young men use their experience at camp to fill an essential need for male educators and role models. That tradition continues today. We are grateful for the commitment, inspiration, and creativity that these individuals offer today’s young people. Thank you to all our educators!
We also know that many Dudley men are volunteer coaches, mentors, and crucial male role models in other ways in their communities. Thank you to all who prioritize giving back to young people in their world!
Editors’ note: We are aware that developing a comprehensive list of alumni is a challenge, regardless of the work and occupation we feature. Please forgive any accidental oversight, and let Dave Langston (dave@campdudley.org) know of our mistake so we can round out our list.
Right:
Opposite Page Top: #12664 Ted Smith, #13820 Marcus Chioffi
Middle: #13758 Jake Rutter
Bottom: #22511 Peter McClearn, #22081 Ryan Hart, #16404 Blair Dils
Pictured Top Left: #14828 Jeff Cady, #15198 Ben Cady
#16321 Dan Lipin, #15288 Mike Schloat
Current and Former Educators with Camp Numbers
* Educators on the Dudley Campus in summer 2025
Matt Ator
Chris Bass
Will Bass*
David Bates
Glenn Boulton
Malcolm Brown*
Paul Brown*
Taylor Brown
Paul Buehler
Bill Bullock
Ben Cady*
Jeff Cady*
John Capen
Jay Childs*
Marcus Chioffi*
Rick Commons
Rusty Davis
Blair Dils*
Rick Edie
Mike Eckert
Ben Ellenwood
Nathaniel Emerson
Patrick Fitzgerald
Caleb Florence
David Florence
Tyler French
Chris Gammill
Sabastian Gammill
Russ Gebhard
Steve Goodwin
George Hambleton
Ryan Hart*
Fanning Hearon
Robert Henneman
Brian Heredia
Charlie Hopta*
Ned Johnson*
Fred Kapper
Carl Koenig
David Kotz
Jack Kotz
Peter Kotz*
George Lewis
Dan Lipin*
Blake Little
Peter McClearn*
Matt McCormick
Billy McCutcheon*
Pete Maiurano
Patrick Mangan
Mike Marks
Mike Maruca*
James Mayo*
Randy Miller
Peirre-Paul Monty
Ian Mook
EP Moore
Andy Morris*
Kyle Munshower*
Randy Murray
Will Napper*
Ben Nelson
Dave Nelson*
Charlie O’Rourke
Joel Peralta
Gregg Perry
Randy Pertak
Chris Phelps
Geo Price*
Randy Quayle
Cris Ramirez
Peter Roth
Sam Routhier
Jake Rutter*
Eric Schildge
Ron Schildge
Ben Schloat
Mike Schloat
Karl Schlobohm
Duncan Sewall Insuik
Justin Short
Ted Smith*
Craig Sosebee
Ryan Spring
Bill Travis
Matt Travis
Scott Thompson
Grey Todd*
Rick Tomlinson
Dom Walker
Andrew White
Josh Winters*
Carrying the Tradition Forward
Asyou can see from the chart below, about a quarter of our campers each summer are the children of Dudley and Kiniya alumni. To our alumni who send (or have sent) their children to Dudley and Kiniya, thank you so much for continuing the legacy of our camps in your families!
So much of what we do is about passing along the invaluable life lessons of a Dudley and Kiniya experience to new generations. By choosing to continue that tradition, you sustain our community and build a unique and everlasting connection within your family. And that’s pretty special!
2025 Campers with Alumni Parents*
* This table groups Campers and Aides together and JLs, ALs, and Leaders together for illustration purposes. Individuals who are included attended our Camps in 2025 and had a parent who also had a Camper Number.
Dudley Kiniya
Annual Fund - Generosity that Shapes Lives
This year, we’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on the incredible impact your generosity makes. Because of you, nearly 1,400 people filled our Dudley and Kiniya campuses this summer—laughing, learning, and growing together.
In June, our community came together for a wonderful Day of Giving, raising over $150,000 for scholarships. It was an inspiring reminder of how powerful we are when we unite behind our shared love of Camp.
Thanks to that support, we were able to award Scholarship and Tier Discounts to 62% of our camper population, ensuring that more families could share in the Camp experience.
But our work isn’t done yet. To reach our 2025 Annual Fund goal of $1,100,000 and honor the Scholarship and Tier Tuition support we awarded this past summer, we’re counting on the same spirit of giving that has sustained Camp for generations.
As we reflect on how Camp has shaped our lives and our families, we’re reminded of the lasting impact this community has on each of us. We hope you’ll help give another child that same life-changing experience. Your gift keeps Camp’s spirit alive.
Your Gift to the Annual Fund supports:
• Hundreds of campers who would not otherwise be able to experience camp
• Leadership development for our young Aides, JLs, ALs and Leaders
• Maintenance and upkeep of our camp facilities and property
Year-end gifts are vital to maintaining the strength of our Camps and fulfilling our scholarship commitments.
Please give in the way that works best for you.
• Venmo—@campdudley
• Credit Card—campdudley.org/givenow
• Send a check—126 Dudley Road, Westport, NY, 12993
• Gifts of securities—Contact dawn@campdudley.org
Our campers are counting on your support. Thank you!
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Membership in the Beckman Society
The Beckman Society includes donors who plan to make a gift from their will or estate to Camp Dudley or Camp Kiniya and those who have established endowed funds for our Camps. These donors make it possible for the “best ever” camping experiences we provide on both shores of Lake Champlain to continue in perpetuity. Here are the comments of a few community members regarding their plans.
#12764 Chris Perry, CFP® - “I made my first planned gift to Camp in my late 20s, and it was so easy. Camp can be added as a partial beneficiary of an IRA, 401 (k), or life insurance policy with one form. Now that I am a ‘little’ older, Alison and I have made a more intentional gift to Camp that is part of our estate plan. You are never too young to make a first planned gift to Camp. Your intentions can and will change over time, requiring a little tweaking. The process can really be easy!”
#19517 Brent Shay - “I have much gratitude for the varied experiences that Dudley provided to me, my family, and friends. Given the current tax laws, a bequest by will to Camp seemed to be the most efficient and convenient way for me.”
#26245 Liz Kirkpatrick - “Our family’s desire to help generations of future Dudley and Kiniya Campers was best served by a deferred gift from our estate plan, which also takes advantage of existing tax laws to create a larger gift.”
#27573 Leila Garrett-Stevens - “Making our family legacy come alive through the creation of the G. Mike Stevens Scholarship Fund in the Camp Dudley Foundation has fulfilled Mike’s dream of benefiting future generations of campers.”
With Gratitude to our Beckman Society
Anonymous
Ann Baldwin
Rodney #7975* and Liz Beckwith
Bruce Bernann #8559*
Robert W. Bjork #6250*
Joseph #12079* and Tink* Bolster
John-David #15328 and Molly Boyle
Randy Breeckner-Johnston #21001 and Kenneth Johnston
William #12335 and Bebe Bullock
Nelson #10050 and Suzanne Burns
Peter Burr #9459
Alfred #8798 and Toni Cady
Thomas #11846 and Paula Canning
Estate of Donald #7313* and Lori* Carr
Thomas #7221 and Anne Carrier
Frederick #10171 and Linda Chase
Carleton #9191 and Linda Cleveland
David #5288* and Rosemary* Coffin
Gail #20005 and Syd Coleman
William #8704 and Lynne* Combs
Noel* and Berridge Copen
Peter Coxe #8679*
Richard #9827 and Lynn Coyle
W. Carroll Coyne #6245*
Robert #8580* and Jamie Craft
Ian #9060 and Mary Ann Crawford
Linda and John Crow
Tom #7370* and Carol Crowe
Estate of William Dietz #6084*
James Dinneen #11131
Peter #10626 and Sally Dinsmore
David #9549 and Sandra Doubleday
Richard #7987 and Linda Edie
Thomas #11638 and Stephanie Elliott
Austin Erwin #10367
William #6191* and Roberta* Faloon
William #10349 Faloon
Craig Fitzpatrick #3611*
David #17654 and Meredith Fitzpatrick
William Flagg #10458
Caroline Foster #24514
Douglas Foster #6707*
James #6327* and Betsy Fowler
John #13792 and Susan Frehse
Robert* and Dale Frehse
Rob #13392 and Jessica Frehse
John #8474* and Janet Garnjost
Evan #15017 and Diana #18079 George
Roger #11202 and #23222 Donna Granfors
Laura Graves
Jamie #9732 and Marritje Greene
John #9172* and Suzanne Hammond
Margaret Hemingway*
Samuel Hemingway #9823
Eugene* and Harriet* Henry
John Higley #7153*
Kenneth #8497 and Fredlyn Hill
David Howson #13024
Geoff Jacobi #12547
Toby #7837 and Margaret* James
Berkeley #6581 and Sue Johnson
C. Ryan Joyce #15093
Al #8191 and Mea Kaemmerlen
George and Christine Karamanoglou
William Kennard #5125*
Estate of Paul #3994* and Carol King
Robert #11945 and Elizabeth #26245 Kirkpatrick
William #7480* and Elizabeth* Knowles
John #7951 and Katherine Kotz
David #10555 and Lora #17855 Langston
Robert #10846 and Karen Langston
Kenneth Lauritzen #10022
Robert Leonard
Beau #13896 and Jennifer Lescott
Dan Lipin #16321 and Tal Drori #21974
Gene #8686 and Sally Little
John #11156 and Meleda Lowry
Paul #7381 and Carol Lutz
Carol #6439* and Esther Lyttle
David MacAllaster #10740
Leslee MacKenzie #25075
Andrew #12225 and Jennifer Marrus
Ernie #7672 Mason
George Mayer #5031*
Douglas McClure #9846*
Kevin McCormick #11871 and #27071 Catherine Cantwell
William #10065 and Theresa McCutcheon
Marnie McDonagh #20001
Tom McDonough #18794
Sarah McKani #21013
Martha McKinley #20608 and Gill Johnson
Tom Mendl #10463
Walter #8697 and Betsy Merriam
Maile Moore #15051*
Frank #6505 and Deane Mountcastle
Richard #9801 and Cherri Mulligan
Robert and Charlotte Nau
David #7493 and Lindsay Ormsby
Peter Ormsby #11333
Paul #7200* and Celia Orvis
Robert Osmond
Jim #7330* and Kay Pashley
Laurence and Alexis Pelosi
Debra Perkins-Smith
Christopher #12764 and Alison Perry
Scott #10235 and Tamara Perry
Robert #8407 A. Pfenning*
Judson #8498 and Barbara Phelps
Whitney Phelps #22898
Dwight #11889 and Kirsten Poler
Henry #7689* and Gail Poler
Michael #7083* and Petrea Poler
William #6377 and Lisa Putney
Matthew Quigley #10643
David #14992 and Emmy Ready
Drew Rider #18801
L. George #7905 and Nancy Rieger
Richard #8891 and Gay Rogers
Lee #5772* and Janet* Rose
Lauren #19888 and John Roth
Tim #10924 and Margaret Sager
Brandt and Margaret Sakakeeny
Carl #7322 and Rika* Schmidt
Frederic #7701* and Susan Schrodt
Nancy Seabol #13741
Brent Shay #19517
Alexander #8767 and Patricia #19067 Short
Ted Smith #12664
Hans Soderquist #17526
William #6228* and Catherine Sperry
Ernest #8527 and Anna #21527 Steiner
G. Michael Stevens #11373* and #27573 Leila Garrett-Stevens
C. Roland #9061 and Carole #19061 Stichweh
M. John #8804* and Martha #18204 Storey
Matt #13804 and Jessica #16999 Storey
Robert #8608 and Lynn Stroud
Eugene and Ann Sullivan
Sally Sword #15400*
William #9655* and Martha Sword
John* and Anne Thomas
Richard Tomlinson #9606 and Julie Welch
The Estate of Loris Tower*
Bruce #10067 and Virginia Treiber
H. Craig #9968 and Lora Beth Treiber
Peter #10524 and Irene Treiber
Scott #10525 and Jo-Ellen Treiber
John #11904 and Mary Ulin
Charles #8276 Updike and Beth Kaufman #19876
Stuart #7582* and Karen Updike
Mark #15133 and Emily Valkenburgh
William #8674 and Irene Vanneman
Michael #11616 and Stephanie Vrabec
Louis Wagner* #7573
Michael Walter
Samuel #4625* and Dorothy* Warr
James #6652* and Marjorie Weaver
George #6463 and Judy Webb
James #5445* and Ann Welles
Jay #14107 and Robin #26707 Wells
A. Ward #9394 and Pam West
David #9675 and Mary West
Donald K. White #9137
Jamie Widdoes # 10420
Peter #7731* and Michele Willmott
M. Cabell Woodward #6102*
Members listed with * are deceased.
Got together with your camp pals? We’d love to hear about it! campdudley.org/share-your-news
Got together with your camp pals? We’d love to hear about it! campdudley.org/share-your-news
Madison, WI | March 2025
The Updike/ Kaufman Family gathered in Madison to celebrate the life of longtime Camp Doctor #7582
Stu Updike. Pictured L to R: #11724 Kimball Upike, #22076 Nico Santiago, #13726 Edith Updike, #19876
Beth Kaufman, #8276 Charlie Updike, #19066 Ezequiel Abadie
Bandon Dunes, OR | April 2025
#19116 Will Plumb, #17946
Alex Canning, #191712 Scott “Scooter” Sewall, #18795 Thomas
“T” McKeown, #19178 Sam “Turtle” McKeown, #19648
Greg Plumb got together this spring for a round of golf at the Bandon Dunes Course in Oregon. Pictured L to R.
Burlington, VT | April 2025
#20595 Kat Nelson, #23858 Celia Rutter, #13758
Glenn Patterson, #15069 Bill Stratton, #13758
Jake Rutter, Lauren Long, #17681 Steven Nelson, #14158 Will "Wilbur" Long, and #17098 Carl Jackson met up for a Trivia Night in downtown Burlington.
Princeton, NJ | April 2025
#9411 Whit Rutter, Newport News, VA, met up with #10778
Keith Loughlin, Charlotte, NC, and #10780 Billy Gates, Princeton, NJ, at the boys’ 50th reunion at the Hun School of Princeton, NJ, April 27-28, 2025. Says Whit, "I taught and coached them!" Pictured L-R: Keith, Whit, Billy.
Princeton, NJ | May 2025
#23592 Henry Moses, Greenfield, MA, reached out to Matt this spring to say, "I’m attaching a photo below that you might like. It has me, my dad, #12592 James, #12659 Bruce, my uncle, and #27857 Nico McWeeny. He’s the brother of a set of twins who are good friends of mine from Princeton where I graduated on Tuesday! One of the great pleasures of my time there was reconnecting with #22654 Nate Phelps. We overlapped for two years and have stayed in close touch since."
Shelburne, VT |
May 2025
#15877 Brendan "Lefty" Loughman met up with #17681 Steven Nelson, #17098 Carl Jackson, and #18952 Joel Cross to take in another playoff loss by the New York Knicks at the hand of the mighty Pacers. Pictured L to R: Joel, Lefty, Carl, Steve.
New York, NY | May 2025
#15898 Bill Phelan shared an update about Dudley gathering in the city. Bill writes, "We had such a great time last night with our fantastic group of Dudley supporters in New York City!" If you're in the area and want to join for the next gathering, email info@campdudley.org, and we'll connect you with Bill so you can be part of the fun! Pictured L to R: #15943 Isaac Ericson, #19314 Jack Merrifield, #18070 David Nelson, #17949 Alex Canning, #18534 James Frankel, #19666 Guthrie McGlynn, #16730 Rick Raymond, and #15898 Bill Phelan.
New York, NY | May 2025
#27115 Talley
McDonough, New York, NY, and #27371 Zadie Groves, Bronxville, NY, met up this spring for a little pre-season arcade and snacks, before heading off to be Cats at Kiniya this past summer.
Ridgewood, NJ | May 2025
#22528 Drew Parsekian, #22038 Jimmy Probert, #22494 Stuart McElroy, and #24275 Matt Sullivan reunited and spent the time sharing plenty of old Dudley stories.
Pittsburgh, PA | Spring 2025
Susan Kredel, #16126 Justin “Noelman” Noel, and #10643 Matt Quigley got together in Pittsburgh this spring. Pictured L to R.
Williamstown, MA | Spring 2025
#13804 Matt Storey, #12764
Chris Perry, #13565 Chris Rodgers, and #18204 Martha
Storey played a wonderful round of spring golf at the Taconic Golf Club.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX | June 2025
#11086 Jim Tredwell and #14247 Susan Tredwell Kuruvilla joined their brother #11164 John Tredwell on two flights before John retired from his pilot duties at American Airlines. Says John, "Susan flew into DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) from San Diego and Jim from Chicago and joined me on a flight (non-stop) to Chicago. We had a layover downtown and then a return trip to DFW the following day. Susan then flew back to SAN and Jim back to Chicago! It was a truly memorable trip for the three of us."
Dacula, GA | Summer 2025
#14935 Matt Hurd (L) and #9781 Jim McFarland (R) at a recent Cub Scout meeting in Georgia.
Trieber Farms, Long Island, NY | Summer 2025
#17525 Pete “Shorty” Trieber hosted several Camp friends at his farm in Long Island, including #19583 Jonah Florence, #22719 Sydney Zoehrer, and #15191 Ollie Jeffers and his family.
DKAA GATHERINGS
Camp Dudley, Westport, NY | Summer 2025
#13804 Matt
Storey with #12745
Chris Fischer and #12928 Rex Corbett during Chris and Rex’s visit to Camp this summer, where they reminisced about the good old days. Pictured L to R.
Camp Kiniya | Summer 2025
#20444 Hanna McPheron, Brooklyn, NY, and #20050
Katie Grabowy, New York, NY, overlapped their visits at Kiniya this summer and are pictured here with #20001 Marnie
Camp Dudley | Summer 2025
#13804 Matt
Storey with his former AL #15245
Heiko Anemueller from Hannover, Germany while he was visiting Dudley and dropping off his son, #27545 Jannik
Camp Kiniya | Summer 2025
Kiniya alums
#21807 Morgan Rice, Middletown, RI, #21518
Nicholas Ansell, Johannesburg, South Africa, and #20050 Katie Grabowy, New York, NY, enjoyed reconnecting during their visit to Kiniya in session this summer! Pictured L to R.
Abbensen, Germany | Summer 2025
#15245 Heiko Anemueler, #14671 Wolfram Springer, #14652 Christian Albrecht together at Camp Abbensen to send off the German Exchange crew. Pictured L to R.
Syracuse, NY | Summer 2025
#12689 Carl Koenig, Oxford, NY, was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Upstate New York chapter. This honor epitomizes Carl Koenig's years of commitment and dedication to the sport of wrestling and his numerous accomplishments in the sport. On hand to help Carl celebrate we’re Dudleyites (L-R) #11321 Steve Bradley, #12896 Don Cooper, #14689 Nate Koenig, #8070 Ben Nelson, #10717 Tom Loughren, #11003 Mike “Marksy” Marks and #112689 Carl Koenig.
Cape Cod, MA | Summer 2025
45 years and two generations of Dudleyites ranging from summers 1980-2025 gathered on Cape Cod this summer and sent a big Yoha back to the community. Pictured L to R: #13147 Michael Fee, #20682 Matt Kaskey, #26916 Liam Fee, #12716 Frank "FJ" Fee, #23416 Brian Kaskey, #19610 Bruce Kaskey
Chestertown, MD | Summer 2025
#10463 Tom "Fungo" Mendl, #10882 Bob McKeown, #10629 Clayton Shelhoss, and #10982 Greg McElroy recently gathered for the first "Newcomb? No - Hudson" symposium. Pictured L to R.
German Exchange 2025 | Summer 2025
Top - Dudley and Kiniya Campers
Arrive in Germany, Bottom - German campers return home after their time at Camp Dudley and Camp Kiniya.
Westport, NY | July 2025
A group of Camp friends of several generations gathered for a dinner at the Nelson’s one night this summer.
Pictured: Front L-R #14359 Andy Morris, #8070 Ben Nelson, #13820 Marcus Chioffi, Middle row L-R, #26559 Harper Morris, #14140 James Brust, #16964 Joanie Chioffi, #14889, #13326
Pam Nelson, #14158 Will Long, #15198 Ben Cady, Back Row, L-R, #26598 Adam Puncochar, #14828 Jeff Cady, #15017 Evan George, #14889 John Ferrari, #25889 Will Ferrari
Westport, NY | July 2025
What a crew!
Huge thanks to #15198 Ben Cady for capturing this awesome alumni gathering on the eve of Second Session Opening Day at Camp Dudley and Kiniya! L to R: #14359 Andy and #26559 Harper Morris, #14992 Dave and #26792 Tommy Ready, #15198 Ben Cady and #26598 Adam Puncochar, #15017 Evan and #18079 Diana George, #27354 Will Blanchard, #15191 Oliver and #27591 Harland Jeffers, #27778 Luka Maltese
Camp Kiniya | August 2025
Kiniya Alums Kyle Williams and John Powell enjoyed reconnecting at the end of summer celebration on campus in August.
Greenland | August 2025
#7951 Jack and #12190 David Kotz went on a cruise in Greenland this summer with the family camp flag in tow. Writes Jack, "In August, David and I did another National Geographic photo trip, this one to Greenland, on one of their polar ships, the Endurance. We started in Iceland and then cruised around Greenland. We first cruised along the east coast, around the southern tip, and then up the west coast to just above the Arctic Circle. I had my Dudley hat, of course, and took the flag that my father, #4430 Sydney Cowlin, earned when he was at Dudley in the 1930s. I have my own, but I decided to take his instead! Dave and I have also traveled together in the last few years to South Georgia Island, also with Nat Geo, and to Alaska on a bear photography trip. He is living in London this year while he works as a visiting professor at Imperial College, having finished his tenure as provost of Dartmouth. While in London Dave and his wife, Pam Jenkins, will be going to New Zealand for a few weeks, and Dave has a photography trip to Norway planned as well.
Queens, NY | August 2025
Kiniya alums #20050 Katie Grabowy, NY, NY, (L) and #20222
Courtney Granfors (R), Easton, CT, (right) bumped into each other spontaneously at the New York US Tennis Open in August.
Shelburne, VT | August 2025
#20001 Marnie McDonagh, Colchester, VT, celebrated the end of the summer with Kiniya alum #20571 Samantha Williams, NSW, Australia, at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT, in late August.
Maine | August 2025
#26998 Molly Sullivan, Williamstown, MA, and #23344 Laura Childs, Baltimore, MD, went on a backpacking trip together as part of a training for Tufts Wilderness Orientation, which is a preorientation program for first years at Tufts University to help them make connections and build a support network coming into college. Writes Laura, "This was super full circle, as I did NOLS in 2018, and Molly is leading NOLS this summer!"
Portland, ME | August 2025
A crew of Kiniya alumni had fun together at #20278 Kelsey (Goodwin)
Strickland’s wedding. Pictured L to R: #20595 Kat (Hood) Nelson, #21531 Sammi (Muther) Tulungen holding Evie, #20278 Kelsey (Goodwin) Strickland, #20203 Mary (Piazza) Hopta, #20444 Hanna McPheron, and #20135 Charlie Quayle. The wedding was at Portland Squash, and they spent the day getting lobster rolls and catching up before having a fabulous time celebrating Kelsey and Tim.
Camp Dudley | September 2025
#14619 Casey and #13919
Steve Hufnagel and their dad #9919 John Hufnagel had an Adirondack celebration of John's 80th birthday in September, which, of course, included the required stop and tour around Dudley, as well as a visit to ADK Lodge. Pictured L-R: John, Casey, Steve.
Minneapolis, MN | September 2025
#15198 Ben Cady, Minneapolis, MN, sent in a picture of some "Dud Buds" getting together, prompted by #14973 Willie Loew and #15331 Andy Gendazek being in town for Farm Aid. Everyone says hello! L to R: Willie, Andy, Ben, and #26598 Adam "Punchy" Puncochar.
New York, NY | Fall 2025
#12082 Pat Butler, #14571 Pete Groves, #13820
Marcus Chioffi, #14107 Jay Wells, and #14278 PJ Calello got together in the city to catch up and traded stories about summer memories at Camp. Pictured L to R.
Chatham, MA | October 2025
The MacBeans, Wells, Lubins, and Storeys got together this fall in Cape Cod to celebrate 40+ years of Camp friendship! Pictured Front L to R: Andrea MacBean, #26707 Robin Wells, Aimee Lubin, #13804 Matt Storey, Back L to R: #13564 Jeff MacBean, #14107Jay Wells, #13785 Todd Lubin, #16999 Jess Storey.
Coastal Maine | October 2025
#10463 Tom "Fungo" Mendl, #11170 Bill McKeown, #12152 Charlie Johnson III, #10643 Matt Quigley and #11889 Dwight Poler gathered with #13804 Matt Storey (not pictured) in coastal Maine for some storytelling and good old-fashioned Dudley fellowship. Pictured L to R.
Dodger Stadium | October 2025
#11904 John "JU" Ulin, #13785 Todd Lubin, and #13469 Joey Donahue at Dodger Stadium for Ohtani’s historic game and the Dodgers punching their ticket to the World Series.
East Windsor, CT | October 2025
#17600 Fred and #18394 Jan Guffey, Dalton, MA, gathered with #11202 Bear and #23222 Donna Granfors, Easton, CT, for a leisurely lunch midway between their homes. Pictured L to R: Jan Guffey, Fred Guffey, Bear Granfors, Donna Granfors.
Hood River, OR | October 2025
#20076 Anne Kennedy married Aaron Barber on October 4, 2025. Many Kiniya friends joined the happy couple and their families on the West Coast.
Photo 1: Anne and sister, #20376
Sarah Kennedy; Photo 2: #20001 Marnie McDonagh and #19976 Holly Kennedy; Photo 3: #20466 Emily Goodwin, #20050 Katie Grabowy and #20001 Marnie.
Stowe, VT | October 2025
#20071 Meg McCormick, Stoneham, MA, and #27294 Ryen Herrmann, Colchester, VT, gathered to enjoy an autumn day on the trail to the top on Mount Mansfield. Writes Meg, "In September, I had the opportunity to spend time hiking with Ryen Herrmann! We enjoyed a beautiful day with gorgeous weather and got to chat and spend some time reminiscing about the beautiful summer we had.”
Westport, NY | October 2025
#8070 Ben Nelson and #10717 Tom Loughren reunited this fall and shared many of their life experiences with each other. Tom was visiting with Ben and #13326 Pam Nelson.
Westport, NY | October 18, 2025
A cross-generational group of Camp friends gathered at Dudley for the wedding of #22008 Willa McKinley and Danny Rakoc. It was a perfect North Country fall day, and everyone had a wonderful time sharing stories of fellowship and fun while celebrating the happy couple. Pictured: many with camp numbers, Not-Pictured: many others with camp numbers.
Tbilisi, Georgia |
#27024 John Chaplin, (left) paused for a photo during the wedding of his son, #22024 Ben Chaplin (center) in Tbilisi, in the country of Georgia.
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#6581 Berkeley Johnson, Mashpee, MA, shared the exciting news that he had the chance to be part of an Honor Flight for New England Veterans in September. Berk sent Camp a detailed accounting of the emotional trip. Says Berkeley, "The Dudley spirit was in evidence throughout the trip, although I encountered no Dudleyites. An awesome adventure!" The Dudley community continues to be grateful to all who have served our country.
#7381 Paul Lutz, Marietta, GA, who is now ninetyfive, a great, great grandfather, and a very happy camper is shown enjoying time with 5 generations of a growing, loving family, including his daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughters, and great, great grandsons.
#8070 Ben Nelson, Westport, NY, often referred to as the guru of basketball in New York State, got a visit from Teresa Edwards, a fivetime Olympic medalist in Women’s Basketball, with four gold medals and one bronze in the count. Any guesses what they talked about for two days? Teresa currently teaches and coaches at The Trinity School in Manhattan with Ben's son, #18070 David Nelson, New York, NY.
#8507 Dr. Jeff Hubbard MD received a meritorious service award from Albany Medical College for his long term service to the Medical College and Community as forensic pathologist and Medical College Historian. Pictured with #8674 Bill Vanneman (left).
#8608 Bob Stroud, Concord, MA, reached out with a shoutout to both Dudley and Kiniya as Summer 2025, Dudley's 141st, Kiniya's 107th, and 20th together. Bob writes, "thinking of Dudley and Kiniya as you end another 'best ever!'"
#8867 Bill Kingston, Middlebury, VT, stopped by Camp Dudley this spring and snapped a picture with #13804 Matt.
#9061 Rollie
"Stich" Stichweh, Southbury, CT, was inducted into the NYS High School Football Hall of Fame. Stich, Mineola Class of 1961, played on three Nassau County championship teams while at Mineola—the 1960 County basketball champions, the 1960 Nassau County Football Rutgers Cup Champions and the 1961 Nassau County Lacrosse Champions. He won the Thorpe Award as the best football player in Nassau County in 1961. He went on to become the starting quarterback for the West Point Black Knights, where he was an honorable mention All-American. Pictured L-R, Section VIII Exec. Dir. Pat Pizzarelli, #9137 Ken White, #9061 Rollie Stichweh, #19061 Carole Stichweh, #8070 Ben Nelson, #13326 Pam Nelson and #11457 Jeff Ardolino.
#10008 Jack Moore, Surf City, NC, shared news that his son, #16208 Lew Moore is now the President of Bellmoore General Commercial Contractors of Mauldin, SC.
#10883 Bob
McKeown, Longmeadow, MA, was able to catch a concert at the TD Bank Arena in Boston, where his son, #19178 Sam "Turtle" McKeown, who continues to tour
the world with Clearwing Productions, was working the show. Featured in the "Camp Inspired Careers" article in the Spring 2024 Issue of this magazine, Turtle discovered his love for lighting and production design in Dudley's own Witherbee Theater as a camper and later Witherbee staff member.
#11824 Michael Bastian, Brookfield, MA, shares a photo from the baptism of his first grandson, Xavier, from March 2025.
#12289 Scott
Martin, Sun Valley, ID, returned to the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges as "Entrepreneur in Residence, to share real-world lessons, raw honesty and a relentless spirit with students preparing to navigate entrepreneurship's uncertain terrain." Read the fascinating article here: https:// bit.ly/49lsqP8
#12764 Chris Perry, Wilton, CT, has launched his own firm, Perry Financial Strategies LLC. Check out his new website, perryfinstrat.com, to learn more about his new adventure.
#13789 Andrew Smith
was a Visiting Director for one of the Saturday Night Shows at Camp Dudley this summer, and his friend #13919 Steven Hufnagel stopped by to support!
#15288 Mike Schloat, Deerfield, MA, has accepted the position of Head of School at Rippowam Cisqua in Bedford, NY, where he will begin in June of 2026.
#16404 Blair Dils, Williamstown, MA, and #15288 Mike Schloat, Deerfield, MA, ran the Burlington Marathon together this spring.
#16442 George Ehrhardt, New York, NY, drove up to his college reunion this summer and stopped by Camp Dudley with his wife and daughter. Writes George, "We took a photo outside Princeton, which was one of my old cabins that I fondly remembered. I was amazed how the cabin still retained the same look and feel decades later. I look forward to when my daughter is old enough to attend Camp Kiniya and create her own memories of summer camp!"
#17400 Betsy Griffith writes that her grandson #27500 Wolf Butterfield is enjoying time with new cousin and future Kiniya camper, June Victoria Deardourff, born in June 2025, to Kelly Herman and #17147 John Deardourff.
#17525 Pete “Shorty” Trieber, #10524 Pete Trieber, Sr., and #19825 Matt Trieber ran a triathlon together this summer. Pictured L to R.
#18306 Eric "Monkey Man" Soderstrom, Port St. Lucie, FL, writes that he had a busy summer finalizing his professional engineering license, while welcoming a baby girl and future Kiniya camper, but he is eager to find his way back to Dudley one of these summers, and is missing being up in Westport.
#18500 Bill Harper, Bainbridge, WA, shared this photo while "working on the mountain in Idaho." Says Bill, "A warm April morning at work!"
NEWS AND NOTES
#18555 Charlie O'Rourke, New York, NY, continues to advance his career in teaching. With two young children, he hasn't been back at Camp for a few summers, but is looking forward to incorporating Dudley back into his routine, taking advantage of those summers off!
#19136 Ian Kotz, Baltimore, MD, and #19137 PJ Kotz, Moultonborough, NH, met up in September to climb Mt. Washington in New Hampshire.
#19629 D'Anne Hurd, Bourne, MA, wrote in June about her appointment as a delegate to the World Economic Forum symposium. Says D'Anne, "I'm so honored to be chosen as one of two delegates from the United States to attend the World Economic Forum symposium 'Mobilizing Climate Leadership in Complex Times' in Geneva, Switzerland in June. Eighteen countries will be represented and attendance limited to 40 attendees. I hope to come away with tangible steps to help corporations manage climate risk and capitalize on climate change." D'Anne (R) is shown here with her colleague from Mexico, who is also a Mount Holyoke alum.
#19822 Malcolm Brown, Dublin, NH, fresh off of another summer split between Dudley and Kiniya, is leading a student trip in Italy this fall. Writes Malcolm, "The focus of the program is sustainability and climate change, so we spent our first week at an ecovillage and organic farm in the countryside of Umbria, bonding as a group and learning about Italian work and way of living. Then we hiked a section of the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Tuscany, ending in Siena. We explored Siena and then made our way to Florence, where we spent a few days learning about the Renaissance and working in a community garden. In the last weeks of October we’ll be camping and working with a permaculture farm, visiting Rome and Matera, and then we’ll head to Greece for the final month of the program. In Greece, we will again alternate between ecovillages, farms, and cities to learn about the culture and local sustainability efforts to combat climate change." Malcolm is pictured on the Via Francigena Pilgrimage Trail, crossing the Elsa River in Tuscany.
#22526 Matt Johnson, Washington, DC, continues his work in music, composing for video games while he furthers his education, and he is now in the process of having his work published. The game Matt worked on is called Data Breach, and it is coming soon to Steam. Check out the trailer for Data Breach and listen to a sneak preview of Matt's music for the game: https://youtu.be/oNrtIhxEiyI
#22675 Taylor
Gough, Westport, NY, graduated in May with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Clarkson University. She completed an eightsemester, three-year doctorate program, allowing her to participate in several clinical rotations, including ones in Raleigh, NC; Chandler, AZ; and Somers, NY. Taylor took the Boards this summer and is looking forward to a career in physical therapy.
#23394 Augie
Franck, Ramsey, NJ, shares that he recently graduated with a BS in Sport Administration from the University of Miami. He was joined at his commencement by his family, including his sister, #24974 Cecilia. Augie is currently located in the New York Area and is seeking job opportunities in professional and collegiate sports.
#23726 Nathan Noel, Monica, PA, graduated from Pennsylvania State University this spring with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology. Check out more of his story here: http://bit.ly/43mlr4Q
#23977 Matthew
"Hobie" Jamison, Vail, CO, reached out to our editors with some life updates. Hobie writes, "I'm pleased to announce that in May 2025, I accepted my commission into the United States Marine Corps as a 2nd Lieutenant, following my graduation from Colgate University. I double majored in Peace Conflict Studies and English Studies and am continuing my professional military education at The Basic School in Quantico, VA. Hobie's brother #23863 Henry "Huck" Jamison attended the ceremony.
Everybody Has a Story
#24750 Griffin Roeder, Delmar, NY, has been having a great cross country season as a Senior at St. Lawrence University.
#25195 Noah Dines, Bedford, MA, is in the midst of a speaking tour with Gravity Haus, where he is sharing his story of achieving the record number of vertical skiing miles (see Spring 2025 TOFF Magazine for the full feature) and inspiring others to get out and do hard things, which has quickly become a passion.
#25891 Connor Rogers, Arlington, VA, who was a Cub Leader this summer, joined the drum corps at UVA for an epic football season. Connor led the Rhythm Ramblers during the Summer of 2025.
As another season ends, our Camp communities reflect on the countless stories that have been added and woven into the fabric of Camp Dudley and Kiniya. Not just the big moments, but the quiet ones, the ones that often stay hidden until we gather again with friends. Every alum has a story, a memory etched in time of adventures from the shores of Lake Champlain.
But the stories don't end when the season does. As alumni, we carry those experiences with us, and they shape the people we become. Camp is not just a place you go to; it’s a part of who you are.
The Storyteller Project has been designed to capture, preserve, and share these individual recollections. We are thrilled to have added some stories in the past months and invite everyone to contribute. We welcome contributions from all aspects of Camp life. The list is endless:
Your favorite canoe trip, your hardest hike. The best cabin skit, the most memorable big show. Your favorite cheer from the Olympics or extravaganza. The amazing picture you painted or the pot you threw in Treiber or Brodie. Your favorite cabin game or the night your leader woke you up to see the Northern Lights. The special vespers. The shore walks with your buddy. The epic Capture the Flag game. The friendships forged and memories made.
Please visit campdudley.org/storyteller to hear stories from bygone days and to add yours to the collection.
The stories of Dudley and Kiniya are not just in the past; they are alive in each of us. As the sun sets on another best-ever summer, we look forward to hearing the memories that define your Camp experience.
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#18048 Pete Smith and his wife Sara, Wilton, CT, greeted their daughter Birdie James Smith on October 2, 2025.
#18112 Riley Vilker and wife Tee, San Diego, CA, welcomed another boy, Frankie, on May 8, 2025.
#18306 Erik "Monkeyman" Soderstrom and wife Virginia, Orlando, FL, greeted their second born, Alma on July 30, 2025.
#18555 Charlie O'Rourke and his wife Annie O'Rourke, New York City, welcomed their son Daniel on April 2, 2025.
#19327 Ryan McSherry and wife Danielle, New Rochelle, NY, welcomed their son Paul on March 24, 2025.
#19649 John Wertimer and his wife Alexis, New York City, welcomed their son James Louie Wertimer on October 1, 2025.
#20446 Laura Canning Sewall and #19172 Scott, Brooklyn NY, welcomed their son, Charles “Charlie” Vincent Sewall on June 10, 2025.
#21669 Maggie Dolan Coates and her husband Matt, Reading, PA, welcomed their son Cameron Peter Coates on September 25, 2025.
#19044 Matthew
McCormick and his wife Rola Tarek celebrated one year of marriage with a second ceremony in Canandaigua, NY, with their extended U.S. family, after marrying in Cairo, Egypt, in August 2024.
#20278 Kelsey
Goodwin Strickland married Tim Strickland at their home in Springvale, ME, on August 22, 2025. The following day they hosted a party at Portland Community Squash, Kelsey's place of work for the past five and half years.
#20425 Megan
“Spudsy” Sudduth and Zackary Miller, Watertown, NY, were married at Camp Dudley on May 24, 2025.
#21650 Cameron
Cianciolo and Nicole Bucci were married in San Diego, CA, on September 20, 2025.
#22008 Willa
McKinley, Vergennes, VT, married Danny Rakoc on October 18, 2025 at Camp Dudley in Westport, NY.
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#22024 Ben Chaplin and Elene Karangozishvili were married on June 21, 2025 at a vineyard in Elene’s home country of Georgia.
#23603 Mary Kate
“MK” Shanahan and #27103 Jake Spiegler, Burlington, VT, were married on the top of Mt. Philo on August 29, 2025.
#24805 Piper Higgins married #27317 Joe McDonough on June 28, 2025, in Portsmouth, RI.
#21539 Alexandra McCormack and Adam Berger, South Burlington, VT, were married in East Hampton, NY, on September 20, 2025.
#20791 Will Rider and Rachel Gordon, Philadelphia, PA, were married at Scribner's Catskill Lodge in Hunter, NY, on September 20, 2025.
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#5875 John C. “Mac” McDonald died peacefully at home on April 12, 2025, at the age of 94. He attended Camp from 1939 to 1943.
John was born in Plattsburgh, NY, and lived most of his life in upstate New York, specifically the Adirondack Region, which he loved for both its spectacular beauty and tight-knit community. At age nine, following the untimely death of his father, John began to attend Camp Dudley in Westport, NY. Camp Dudley was a formative experience for John, as he met campers from a variety of backgrounds and regions throughout the United States. There, influential camp leaders nurtured his love of the outdoors, athletic competition, and reading books of all kinds. Notably, they instilled in him the importance of service, which he practiced for his entire life through Dudley’s ethos and motto, “The other fellow first.”
John, known at Dudley as “Mac,” often recounted fondly his many summers at camp, reveling in his pursuit of hardy outdoor activities, telling of lively campfire stories, achieving athletic successes, and experiencing an intense sense of place. He easily recalled his Camp Dudley number (#5875) whenever asked!
John graduated from Port Henry High School, and, as an outstanding athlete, was recruited for a post-graduate year at the Irving School for Boys in Tarrytown, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He then matriculated at Dartmouth College, class of 1952. He excelled at Dartmouth, majoring in history, playing varsity football and basketball, and participating actively in both the DKE fraternity and The Sphinx. After Dartmouth, John was invited to try out for the Baltimore Colts football team, but chose instead to enlist in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
Following his service in the Marines, John graduated from Albany Law School in 1958. He then married Anne E. Burleigh in 1964. Over the next decade, John built a private law practice in Essex County, providing legal advice on a variety of matters and serving as attorney for the villages of Port Henry and Ticonderoga and the town of Hague, at different times. In 1972, John was appointed to the office of District Attorney of Essex County. He was successfully elected (and reelected) to the position six times, serving until he chose not to run for reelection in 1993. He returned to private practice for the remainder of his career.
Following graduation from Princeton University in 1953 and a two-year stint in the Army, Hank joined Alcoa Corporation for thirteen years before leaving to start his own community recreation and sports businesses. He owned and managed more than thirty swimming, tennis, Sharing a remembrance? We’d be honored to help celebrate their life. campdudley.org/share-your-news
John supported his local community through service in leadership roles for decades. He served on the board of the Ticonderoga Black Watch Memorial Library and was its president for over 45 years. For more than 50 years, John also served as both president and chairman of the board of AuSable Chasm, a renowned tourist attraction in the hamlet of Keeseville, co-founded by his maternal grandfather, Francis Callanan. He was a member of the board of the Stephen J. Potter Foundation, a grant-making institution based in Ticonderoga, also serving as chairman. Additionally, John was a member of several clubs and local organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Marine Corps League, the Elks Lodge, and the Knights of Columbus, among others.
He is survived by his wife, Anne B. McDonald, his children, Mary McDonald, John McDonald, Jr. (Andrea), and Bridget McDonald Fawcett (Donald); and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas McDonald. He is predeceased by his sister, Helen, his brother, Michael, and his granddaughter, Meredith. Donations in memory of John may be made to a Camp Dudley scholarship created in his honor: The John C. “Mac” McDonald Scholarship Fund at the Camp Dudley Foundation, Inc., 126 Dudley Road, Westport, NY, 12993, or www.campdudley.org/giving.
#6420 Stirling “Hank” Aldrich, Cape Coral, FL, died on September 4, 2025, at the age of 94. He attended Dudley from 1942 to 1950 as a camper, Aide, and Leader under Camp Directors #301 Chief Beckman and #2700 Bob Marshall. During these years, he formed lifelong friendships with #6921 Bob Dehlendorf and #7147 Bill Miller, together widely known as the "Mad Trio." Camp days were filled with baseball and basketball, followed by swims at Swim Point. Afterdinner activities included visits to the camp store, theater and music at Witherbee Hall, followed by cabin vespers. One camp season ended with an unauthorized trip by members of the "Mad Trio" down Lake Champlain and the Hudson River to New York City in camp canoes, which were eventually returned. In 1953, he was a member of the Dudley staff working in the A-Hut and living at Cub Beach with his wife and love of his life, Lesley. He served as a member of the Dudley Board in the 1970s.
and indoor soccer facilities, as well as constructing track and field facilities, artificial turf fields, and indoor and outdoor tennis courts.
Although he never retired, he prioritized spending time and lavishing attention on his seven grandchildren. He loved having them visit, taking them fishing and swimming, playing tennis and golf. They loved his energy, his optimism, and his sense of humor. During these visits, he ended each day on his back porch, leading everyone in singing “Now the Day is Over” and the Dudley Hymn, as the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico.
Hank was predeceased by Lesley, shortly following their 70th wedding anniversary, and their daughter Robin. He is survived by his sons #10197 Dick Aldrich and #10871 David Aldrich, and daughters Karen Aldrich and Chris Hatfield. Surviving Dudley family members include his brother #7062 Robert Aldrich; nephews #10578 Bobby Aldrich, #11167 Ted Aldrich, #11704 John Aldrich; grandsons #17420 Chris Aldrich and #19197 Kyle Aldrich; and grandnephews #18467 Jack Aldrich, #18869 Farley Aldrich, #18967 Ben Aldrich, #19862 Will Haskell, #19867 Tommy Aldrich, and #22704 Seixas Aldrich.
#6648 Townsend “Tim” Foster, Jr., Oro Valley, AZ, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the age of 94. Tim was a second-generation Dudleyite, the son of #2667 Townsend “T” Foster. Tim attended camp from 1943-1947 as a camper and Assistant Leader.
Tim’s uncles, #7114 Torrey Foster and #7277 Norton Reusswig, also attended Dudley, so Tim was one of the many Fosters and Reusswigs and relations to come to Camp Dudley over the years. These included brother #7820 Scott, Tim’s sons, #11752 Drew and #12006 Blair, and Drew’s son #19852 Christopher. In addition, Drew’s youngest daughter #20852 Jillian attended Kiniya.
Tim was born in Detroit, MI, and raised in Utica, NY. He graduated from Colgate University in 1953 and Cornell Law School in 1955. After serving in the US Army in Japan, Tim settled in Troy, OH, and began practicing law. He married Marilyn Friedly in 1962 and had three children, Michelle “Micki” Gallagher, along with Drew and Blair. In 1969, Tim joined another lawyer to form the firm Foster & Wannemacher. This firm grew, adding partners over the years. LeFevre, Foster, Wannemacher, Baer & Gearhardt ultimately merged with another leading law firm in Troy to form Dungan & LeFevre in 1991, which still operates today.
Tim had a passion for life and was embedded in his community. He was heavily involved in the Troy Skating Club and the Troy Jaycees in the 1960s and beyond. He coached youth ice hockey and soccer in the 1970s. He was an accomplished alpine skier, and the yearly ski vacations out West were cherished by his whole family. Tim was an avid fisherman, but golf was his true love. He continued playing until he was 92. Even after entering his care facility, he could be found hitting balls off a make-shift mat into the desert. After the passing of his wife Marilyn, Tim later married Dorothy “Dottie” Finley, and the two traveled the world together.
Tim was predeceased by his parents and first wife, Marilyn, along with stepmother Elizabeth “E” Smiley Foster, stepfather the Honorable David S. Porter, and son-inlaw George Gallagher. He is survived by his wife Dottie, brother #7820 Scott (Christa), children Micki, #11752 Drew (Elaine), and #12006 Blair; stepson Patrick Finley (Tayla Colton), niece #20852 Jillian, six grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
#6662 William J. Linney, Keene, NH, passed away on May 14, 2025, at home with family and hospice caring for him. He first attended Camp in 1943 as a Cub in Poly.
Born in Pennsylvania, Bill was raised in Port Henry and Plattsburgh, NY, also spending time in Lyon Mountain and Elizabethtown, NY. He graduated from Worcester Academy in 1952 and attended Brown University before graduating from Russell Sage College in 1964 with a BS in business administration. He served in the US Army Reserve, PFC, honorably discharged in 1962.
Bill married Nancy J. Ladue in 1959, and they celebrated their 65th anniversary before Nancy died in 2024. Bill was employed by KeyBank (formerly “The Bank”) from 1959 to 1981, starting as a teller and trainee. He served as the Vice President of retail banking and branch operations at Farmers National Bank in Malone, NY, before coming to New Hampshire as the Senior Vice President of Loan Administration at First Cheshire Bank in Keene.
Bill loved to read (especially history), with weekly trips to the Keene Public Library. He also loved to play golf, was an avid sports fan, and a Jeopardy fan. His family was involved with the sport of bobsledding in the Adirondack region, and Bill enjoyed volunteering at the track during the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. After retirement, he took art lessons and studied watercolor painting. He worked for the US Census Bureau and served in Rotary International and the American Red Cross. Bill and Nancy were members of the Parish of the Holy Spirit in Keene
and attended St. Bernard Catholic Church, serving as eucharistic ministers and involved in parish groups.
He is survived by his four children, Kathy Schnyer (Stephen), Mary Linney, Sarah Bryant (Jay), and Joseph Linney; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy, his parents, his brother, #7665 Joe Linney (Anita), and his sisters, Mary Ducatte (Ross) and Beth Roberts.
#8249 Christopher Longmore Clark, Trophy Club, TX, died on July 10, 2025. He attended Camp from 1951 to 1957 as a camper, Aide, and JL. Christopher returned in 1959, 1961, and 1968 as a Leader in Wesleyan, Allegheny, and Williams.
As Christopher Longmore departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved him. He leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends—a testament to the enduring power of love that transcends the boundaries of time and space.
Christopher was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Frances Clark; his brothers #7926 R. Inslee “Ink” Clark, Jr.; and #9260 Anthony “Tony” Cruikshank Clark, Sr.
He is survived by his brother #7927 Jonathan M. Clark (Priscilla); his son, #13249 Christopher I. Clark (Megan Burdick); his grandchildren Inslee and Bellamy; his greatgrandchild #16141 Jonathan R. Clark (Amanda), as well as nephews, nieces, and other family members and close friends.
#8321 George C. Hering III, of Wilmington, DE, passed away at age 94 on December 14, 2024. He was a Leader at Camp in Danielson in 1951-1952 and a Leader in Hurd in 1952. Known affectionately by his family and friends as “Kip,” “George,” “Dad,” “Daddy,” “GDaddy,” and “Granddaddy,” he was gregarious, family-oriented, public-spirited, generous, and a true gentleman.
(Carlisle, PA) in 1953. After serving two years with the US Army Counter-Intelligence Corps in Frankfurt, Germany, George received his JD from Dickinson School of Law. In 1959, he returned to Delaware to begin his law practice and joined what is now Morris, James LLP, which his father started in 1931. He retired in 2000, serving for over 41 years as a highly regarded attorney.
In 1958, George married Margaret Fairfax Dashiell Flinn, and soon after, the family expanded from two members to seven. Despite the challenges of raising five children and a busy career, George regularly joined his wife at his children's and grandchildren’s numerous sporting events. His family and extended family were extremely important to George.
Given his father’s active role in politics and his own service as a US Senate Page as a teenager, George joined the Active Young Republicans of Wilmington and was named the city’s Outstanding “Young Man of the Year” by the Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1965. George was elected to the Delaware General Assembly’s House of Representatives in 1966 and immediately appointed Speaker of the House. He served two additional terms from 1968 -1972.
George was committed to public service and involved in many organizations dear to him, including Tower Hill School, Dickinson College, Trinity Episcopal Parish, the John Dickinson Mansion, and the Biggs Museum of American Art. In addition, he served as Chairman of the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation and was instrumental in raising the funds to build the Kalmar Nyckel, Delaware’s Tall Ship (1997), which still sails today.
George graduated from Tower Hill School (Wilmington, DE) in 1949, excelling as a three-sport captain (football, basketball, and baseball), and from Dickinson College
George was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen, his wife, Margaret, and his sisters, Betsy Gardner and Jane Kennedy. He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his five children: Heather Brown (Douglas), Susan Foster-Gager (Joe), Marnie Harrison-Kramer (Randy), #11565 G. Clark Hering IV (Beverly), and Laura Leigh (Benjamin), and his twelve grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, #8319 Grant Hering.
#8503 Philip D. Sherman passed away on December 28, 2024. He attended Camp from 1953 -1955. According to his wife, Birgitta, Philip was very fond of Camp Dudley and always remembered his camp number.
Philip graduated from the University of Michigan and Harvard Business School. After a 40-year career in banking with Citibank and ASIA Limited, primarily spent in Asia and Europe, Philip served on the boards of the Episcopal Charities of New York and the Korea Society, and the advisory committee for the Salvation Army of Yonkers.
He is survived by his wife Birgitta; children Colin (Patricia), Antonia, John (Sorca), and Peter (Annie); seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
#9002 Peter (Pete-a-Wee) Gregory, passed away on March 19, 2025. He came to Camp as a Cub in 1956, returning in 1957 and 1958. He lived a life devoted to “The other fellow first.”
Peter was the Jill Ker Conway Professor Emeritus of Religion and East Asian Studies at Smith College and an eminent scholar of medieval Chinese Buddhism. He was renowned for his groundbreaking work on the Chan and Huayan figure Guifeng Zongmi, which led to two books, Tsung-mi and the Sinification of Buddhism (1991), and Inquiry into the Origin of Humanity: An Annotated Translation of Tsungmi’s Yuan jen lun with a Modern Commentary (1995). At the time of his death, Peter was continuing to work on a massive multi-volume, copiously annotated translation of Zongmi’s Chan Preface, with an extensive scholarly commentary.
Peter may be best known to the field for his long-time service as executive director and president of the Kuroda Institute for the Study of Buddhism, from 1984 until his retirement from Smith College in 2014. Although he did not have his own graduate students, Peter gave generously of his time and scholarly expertise in helping young scholars. He was a consummate mentor to junior faculty in the field, guiding them with his typical competence and empathy.
In addition to his authored volumes, Peter was also a masterful editor of multiauthor volumes that derived from conferences he sponsored through the Kuroda Institute. Peter wrote an extensive introduction to each volume, framing each chapter within a larger set of issues addressed by the volume as a whole.
Peter is survived by his beloved wife, Marguerite (Margi), his two daughters and their spouses, Jyana and Earl Browne, and Tara and Steph Gregory, and his granddaughter Sophie.
#11401 Susie Burmann, Southbury, CT, passed away on October 29, 2024, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was 81. Susie spent many summers working at Camp Dudley in a variety of roles that reflected her versatility and dedication. Susie was loved by everyone in the Dudley community and worked tirelessly to make Camp a special place for everyone she encountered.
Susie was born in Kokomo, IN, and grew up on a farm where she developed the compassion, curiosity, and work ethic that defined her life. She earned both her BS and MS from Ball State University, where she met the love of her life, #9682 Richard “Richie” Burmann.
Susie’s professional life was dedicated to education and service. She began as a counselor on the Dean of Women’s Staff at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, was a business instructor at Sinclair Community College, and a learning disabilities tutor in Dayton, OH. Retiring from teaching in 1981, Susie dedicated herself to continuing the restoration of a Federal-style home in Eaton, OH, which she and Richie began in 1979. They transformed the house into a living testament to their shared passion for history, design, and antique preservation.
While she and Richie lived in New London, NH, Susie rescued abandoned dogs and trained search-and-rescue canines. She volunteered with the New London Fire Department and was an active member of P.E.O., a philanthropic organization supporting women’s education. During the years they lived in Roxbury, CT, she and Richie were very involved in a multitude of the town’s events. They especially enjoyed the staff and residents at the Roxbury Senior Center, where they organized activities throughout the year. Susie’s many hobbies—gardening, entertaining, cooking, quilting, rug hooking, and decorating reflected her generous spirit and passion for bringing joy to others.
Above all, Susie will be remembered for her warmth, humor, resilience, and the unwavering love she offered to family and friends. She is survived by her devoted husband, #9682 Richie; sister-in-law #19061 Carole Stichweh and her husband #9061 Roland; sister-in-law Lori Watson; nieces Jenny, Lisa, and Kathy, and their families; and a wide circle of friends across the country.
#15284 Wesley Wright Jr., Richmond, VA, died peacefully at home on September 8, 2025. He served as a Director on the Camp Dudley Board of Trustees from 1989 to 1994. #10923 Mike Maruca, Founder and Headmaster of Anna Julia Cooper School, says, “Wesley was one of the founding board members of the Anna Julia Cooper School (AJC), which serves low-income families in Richmond’s East End. He was a tireless champion for the students and their families. He helped establish the connection between the School and Camp Dudley and Camp Kiniya, beginning in 2019, when four boys went to Dudley. That connection has continued, and for the past two years, 17 AJC students have attended the camps. Wesley helped make that possible by providing funds for travel and supplies for the students.”
as business owners. One of his greatest accomplishments was participating in the founding of Anna Julia Cooper School (AJC) in the East End of Richmond in 2009. At AJC, Wesley found the ideal scenario where he was able to call on his abiding faith, his love of education, and his unwavering desire to empower young people to do their best.
Wesley’s volunteer leadership roles were numerous; among them were: Chair, Alumni Council at Princeton University; Chair, Board of Governors, St. Catherine’s School; multiple tours of duty as Senior Warden and Vestry Member, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church; Trustee, Eastern Virginia Medical School; Chair, Princeton Alumni Schools Committee; Director, Anna Julia Cooper School. Wesley was propelled by a sense of purpose, and you could find him in his office every day until he was 90.
Wesley was born in Richmond, VA, and attended St. Christopher’s School and the Lawrenceville School before joining the class of 1951 at Princeton University, where he majored in chemistry and graduated with honors. He spent his summers working for his father’s lumber business, Wright Brothers Lumber Company, in Caroline County, VA. After Princeton, he served in the US Navy as a First Lieutenant during the Korean War and subsequently earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
In 1957, Wesley married Elise B. Hofheimer, and they began married life in Richmond, VA, where Wesley worked for DuPont for 18 months until his father-in-law convinced him to join his concrete business, Southern Materials. They collaborated successfully, from construction to real estate, for over 45 years.
Philanthropy and service to his community soon became Wesley’s true passions. He was a consummate volunteer; no task was too big or too small. He loved helping people, and they loved him. He cherished his educational institutions and those of his children. His fealty knew no bounds, and his example inspired others to strive for excellence. Princeton University recognized his many contributions with the Harold H. Helm ‘20 Distinguished Service Award (1995) and the Alumni Council Service to Princeton Award (2014).
Friends are often the measure of a man, and Wesley was blessed with many. He was a wonderful listener, a mentor, a visionary, yet a humble man. He worked behind the scenes to make things better and was relentless in his pursuit of a goal. Ahead of his time, he championed women as heads of school, as directors of development and of athletics, as well
Wesley was joined in all of his endeavors by wife Elise, a 19th-century decorative arts historian. For 68 years, they shared a love of lifelong learning and giving back to their community. They traveled extensively through Europe over the years while maintaining a fierce commitment to family.
Wesley is survived by his wife, Elise Hofheimer Wright; children Elise Parker Wright (Sarah Bodine) and #12824 Wesley Wright III (Melissa); his grandsons Wesley Wright IV and #24324 Alistair Franklin Wright; and extended family Bessie Harvey and Pauline Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Thomas Parker Wright.
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Sophie Delfeus
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APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE SUMMER OF 2026!
We are expecting high levels of interest in attending our camps for the summer ahead. The sooner folks apply, the more likely we’ll be able to find them a spot in their preferred session!
Do you know someone who would be interested?
The best thing you can do is bring them to an Open House in your area. We also offer virtual options if you can’t attend an IRL event.
The next best thing is to refer them to us at campdudley.org/refer.
We’re always happy to schedule calls and video meetings with families who would like to learn more.
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View from the MacLean Porch - Fall 2025
Kyle Munshower and Matt Johnson leading Hymn Sing at Camp Dudley