2018 Upper Camp Vedette: Issue 3

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Issue 3 July 25, 2018

Culver Memories // Roommate Test

See Ya, Summer of 2018! Thank You, Culver!

My Favorite Culver Summer 2018 Memory By: Karla Medina, Deck 4

“Tackling all my friends the first time I saw them this summer.” Hope Walker, Deck 2, Fort Wayne, IN. “Making friends.” Maxx Marino, Naval 3, Chicago, IL. “Watching the fireworks and the cannons on 4th of July.” Brandon Simmons, Naval 3, Lagrange, IL. “Waking up to the sound of third classmen screaming down the hallway during Reveille.” Maxwell Tu, Naval 5, Troy, MI. “Screaming the word apple sauce in sailing when they wanted us to be quiet.” Gigi Huber, Deck 6, Columbus, Ohio.

“When a girl on my crew boat said she saw a fish drowning.” Bridget Meccia, Deck 3, Valparaiso, IN. “My friends surprised me on permit.” Sophia Rozzi, Deck 6, Logansport, IN. “Meeting new people and having a summer crush and getting teased for it by the girls in my deck. Also, staying up with my roommate and having long talks with her.” Olivia Moore, Deck 4, Detroit, MI. “When I capsized on a laser, and the sail fell on top of me.” Hashem Abdelati, Naval 4, Amman, Jordan.

“Finally getting all three banners for my unit.” Victor Giorgini, Naval 3, Miami, FL. “In a volleyball game, the cheering squad was doing the rollercoaster, and they were making the other team pay attention to them, so we scored, like, five points and won.” Karla Medina, Deck 4, Dominican Republic.

“Playing in basketball games.” Michael Sheperd, AVA, Guatemala.

“My favorite memory at Culver is being able to spend my day in Naval Band playing Piccolo and having friends with me.” Annie Youngs, Deck 5, Niles, MI. “4th of july.” Lianna Hinds, Deck 4, Boca Raton, FL. “Learning to sail.” Karim Faig, Naval 1, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

“Hanging out in the party room and playing board games.” Claire Vanmeter, Deck 2, Carmel, IN. “Every time Col. Foersch says ‘Hoorah!’ It always makes my day.” Lilith Kocian, Deck 4, Cleveland, Ohio.

“Hanging out with my friends from different countries near the lake on Saturday, listening to music.” Jack Sugar, Naval 5, Columbus, Ohio.

“2nd retreat when the cannon went off.” Jemma Biggs, Deck 5, Nashville, IN. “Winning the military banner and beating Super 2 in soccer.” Alejandro Ahuage, Naval 5, Tijuana, Chula Vista, Mexico.

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What We Are By: Lilith Kocian, Deck 4

The time has come, the realization hits you like a ton of bricks, goodbyes are definite, possibly tears will follow.

Our time together might be limited but, we know our memories will last forever. You’ve been in Upper School for three years as a mentor, leader, follower, and more. Through thick and thin you’ve stuck with it, never looking back at the challenges you faced. Hard work and strength are your specialties, which come in handy whether you are in a tough or simple situation. You know Culver like the back of your hand.

Through the years you’ve welcomed change, not only growing as a cadet but as a person. You’ve been through difficulties that most people will never understand. You know Culver will welcome you back with open arms, but it won’t be the same. You’ll come back as an alumni or possibly even staff member, but no longer a student. You knew this the moment you came back for one last year.

You are a first classmen.

We as first classmen have a duty, not only to ourselves, but to Culver as well. For three years we’ve seen and done things that might be expected to our class, but in our own way. Our achievements help us realize what type of person we can be. We know what we can do, but it’s not enough. We wish we had more. More wins, more banners, more socials . . . more time. But everything comes to an end. However, if we look past what we want, and think of what we have, no longer will we be wishing to have more. We will realize that what we have done is so special, so precious, that we think of not of ourselves but Culver as a whole. We are a team, a deck, a company, a family. We are first classmen.

We are Culver.

My Favorite Culver Summer 2018 Memory Cont.

By: Karla Medina, Deck 4

“Watching the fire works on the Fourth of July.” Dante Meadams, Naval Band, Columbus, Ohio.

“Jumping in the lake, swim meets, and winning the military banner.” Connor Hwang, Naval 3,Naperville, IL. “Winning Risk in games of strategy.” Austin Cortes, Naval Band, Niles, MI. “Hanging out at Aviation Wall with my best friends while looking back at old memories together.”

Heidi Wash, Deck 7, Danville, IN. “My friends, all the new things that I can do and also the activities.” Alex Moreno Gomez, Deck 4, Mexico City, Mexico.

“There is no possible way to pick just one. Culver Summer is the best memory as a whole. From the feeling of joy when you win retreat, from the sadness of realizing summer is almost over, to the foam parties. You cannot pick just one. But maybe that’s just me.” Audrey Mason, Deck 2, Pittsburg, PA.

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Photo Caption Contest

WINNER “Don’t worry, this only happens every full moon.”

Wesley Lill, Naval 2

HONORABLE MENTION “When she said ‘yes’ to go to homecoming with you.”

Zahrah Alias, Deck 4 3

HONORABLE MENTION “Expecto Patronum!”

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And They Were “Culver” Roommates By: Lilith Kocian, Deck 4

Have you ever known someone that could flip your entire world upside-down, for better or for worse? Well, if you have, let me tell you this: you aren’t alone. My very first Culver roommate ever was a girl from Chicago, Illinois, and me, being a sheltered girl from Ohio, I knew this person could definitely be way different from the people I know back home. When I first met her, I was super intimidated by the girl who looked like she knew everything about Culver. My impression of her quickly changed and so did our relationship. Soon, we went from small talk to disagreements over which ways our shirts should be facing for G.I. We’d fight whenever we’d had the chance. Now, don’t worry, our fighting was never violent nor vulgar because we don’t do that here. No, almost always our “fighting” would just be bickering back and forth for pure entertainment. When our Deck was present for our “fights”, they’d always call us an “old married couple”. Some would even say that our bickering was worthy enough to have our own sitcom.

When you think of a famous duo, you might think of Lucy and Ricky, Rachel and Ross, or even Homer and Marge Simpson. Now, those couples got a run for their money with Culver’s best “elderly” duo. We all have our own quirks when it comes to how we live in daily life, but it was like we were complete opposites. For one, she usually never likes to show her emotions to anyone, while I on the other hand wear my emotions like a new pair of shoes. She also loves to pace. All the time. I’m constantly telling her that we are going to have a ditch in our room if she doesn’t stop and, believe me, I’m always right. This usually leads her to refolding her already organized clothes because she has to constantly be doing something.

On the other hand, I can come into the room and there will be clothes all over the floor sometimes. She likes to call it organized chaos. Meanwhile, I will have everything nice and organized on my desk, but on the inside, everything is thrown in a heap. She says I nag her about everything, but I like to call it constructive criticism.

However, if I’m being honest with myself, I truthfully can’t remember any of our fights. During our third class year, we made a promise to never be roommates again and, to finalize that, we got a “divorce”. Funny thing is, I forgot to sign the papers and here we are, our first class year, rooming once again. Sure, we still have our ups and downs, but what roommate pair doesn’t. I like to think if you don’t disagree every once in a while with your roommate, then that means you were not very close to begin with. And trust me, I’m always right.

What Kind of Roommate Are You? By: Kevin Dagvadorj, AVA

Q. It’s a week before camp are you packed?

B. Some but not all.

A. Everything is packed already.

C. That’s what the night before is for.

Q. Your roommate left for classes and didn't dust their half.

A. Dust everything again.

B. Just dust some of it.

C. You haven't even dusted your own.

Q. It’s past taps and you can hear your roommate’s music.

A. Yank the earbuds out.

B. Ask to turn it down.

C. The night is still young.

Q. Your friends come over and leave your room a mess.

A. I wouldn't let that happen.

B. Just make it seem clean.

C. Probably get trashed again anyways.

Q. Your roommate wants to hang out with friends but neither of you are ready for G.I. A. Not until they finish their half.

B. Make them come back in time.

C. We can all hang.

Tally up how many you got for A, B, and C and it will tell you what kind of a roommate you are.

A_____ Lone Ranger

B_____ Good citizen

C_____ party animal

You honestly just want to be alone.

You guys make a great team.

You have fun but not much else.

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Smiles

Zahrah Alias, Deck 4

Corners of that mouth up front teeth exposed flash that beautiful smile even if it’s just for a little while The power of a simple smile is beaming It can make someone’s day go from gray to slightly more “ok” Radiating positivity, it really has a rippling effect because so many smiles were started by another smile So if you have a smile to spare and share dare to wear those chompers and show someone you care

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Mrs. Welch Dr. Bird

Custodians

Administrative Staff Commander Welch

Naval Staff

Teachers

Mr. Seddelmeyer

Captain Miller

Aviation Staff Horsemanship Staff

Dr. Power

Captain Hanko

Thank You

Colonel Foersch

Counselors

Security

Military Staff

Mr. Gouwens

Campers

Mess Staff

Mr. Stubblefield Ms. Wright and everyone else who made this summer a great one!

Congratulations to the Winners of The Great Race Comm. Relay Pegasus The Vedette // Culver Summer Schools & Camps

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Last goodbye to a great summer...