2018 Woodcraft Vedette: Issue 3 by Culver Academies

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Vedette

Issue 3 July 25, 2018

Woodcraft

Columnists

AylaAbu Hassan Dani Burbano Sam Burk Skylar Christian Faith Cordle Matthew Davich Jennah Davidson Olivia Dolan Lani Dye Jaqwon Murray Yen Nguyen Hoang Malcolm Watherby Gala Chedraul

Columnists

Mitchell Evans Alvaro Garza Megan Gifford William Nohren Caitlin Ventura Nate Ventura Graham Young Bridget Zimmerman Zachary Bernstein Ily Padilla Nicholas Staples Crystal Yeo

Editors Arielle Pare, Shae Feldman, Morgan Hofferth

Photographers Lew Kopp, Camilo Morales, Hannah Farmer

Columnists

Eduardo Chen Jack Christiansen Michelle Del Castillo Evelyn Green Alejandra Gutierrez Linus Ho Kylinn Kain Nora Kamrow Manolo Mariscal Devin Vallery Luke Voltz Lorena Nieto

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In 2018, it was well known that the FIFA World Cup would take place in Russia. It is also one of the most popular international events as countries from all across the world By: Jack, Linus, and Zachary try to participate in this event. We have seen how much kids and adults here at Culver enjoy soccer and their passion for What did you do first when France won? soccer and the world cup, so we decided to do an article on the World Cup. We asked campers and counselors on their Lt. Lacoste (D5): “I took my kids to waiter duty happily!” opinions and reactions towards France winning the finals. Mohammed Alganam (D4): “I smacked the table in frustration.” To begin with, we asked Lt. Lacoste (D5), who is from France,Cpt. Herbert: “I just clapped and joked around with the other people rooting for Croatia” some questions. Followed by Mohammed Alganam (D4) who came from Saudi Arabia. We ended with Cpt. Herbert, from England, who is the main instructor for soccer here at What country were you cheering for and why? Woodcraft. Here are our questions and responses below. Lt. Lacoste (D5): “I was cheering for France since I come from there.” How did you feel when the word got out that France had Mohammed Alganam (D4): “I was cheering for Saudi officially won the world cup? Arabia because it is my home country.” Cpt. Herbert: “England, of course, as it is my home Lt. Lacoste (D5): “I was very excited because I come from country!” France.” Mohammed Alganam (D4): “I felt sad as I didn’t really like What was your overall reaction? France’s team.” Cpt. Herbert: “I was happy because France beat Croatia and Lt. Lacoste (D5): “I was feeling very proud as it was the first Croatia beat England” time France has won in 20 years.” Mohammed Alganam (D4): “I was very sad as I wanted Where did you watch the finals for the world cup? Croatia to win.” Captain Herbert: “I was very happy France won, but I was Lt. Lacoste (D5): “I watched the finals in D5 headquarters also quite sad as the world cup ended, and I will now have with my fellow counselors and campers.” to wait for another four years.” Mohammed Alganam (D4): “I watched the Finals in D4 Headquarters with Lt. Perico, Lt. Munro, and some of my In conclusion, soccer means a lot to many campers and friends.” counsellors here at Woodcraft. But we would like to Cpt. Herbert: “I watched the world cup in the bottom of congratulate France for winning the world cup. Penske with my soccer classes and Lt. Mendoza”

World Cup at Culver

Jack, Linus, and Zachary

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Jack, Linus, and Zachary

New Swimming Pool By: Megan and Bridget Have you ever thought about having a swim meet in the lake? Well, next year, you are about to! Here at Culver, they are making a new pool! There will be many cool features you should look forward too. We sat down with some people that could tell us some more about the pool, and their thoughts about the new pool!

Next we sat down with Josh Brown, the boys’ head coach for CMA, and asked him a couple of questions. First we asked, “Do you think the new pool will be worth the First, we sat down with Lt. Ellert, a former swimmer at CMA. money?” He said, “Yes, because it will be awesome and very helpful!’’ Next we asked him, “Do you have an estimate how We asked, “What do you think about Culver getting a new long do you think renovations will take?’’ He said, “Two or pool?” He said, “I am, personally, very excited for the new three years.” Finally, we asked him, “Do you know of any pool because I think the pool right now is outdated and cool features that the new pool will have?” He said, “It will needs some new upgrades.” Next we asked him, “What is be bigger, and that is helpful because they will be able to get your favorite thing about the pool right now?” He said, “I more people in there, they will be able to make a water polo am not very attached to anything right now. When I go to team, and it will be helpful in the winter time for CMA and other swim meets at other schools I see great stuff like great starting blocks and a big score boards, and I hope that maybe CGA because the team has outgrown the pool. If they had more room they could get more people!” some of that stuff could be here at Culver.” Finally, our last question we asked was, “Do you think the new pool is worth In conclusion, the new pool will be bigger, better, and more the money?’’ He said, “Yes, if they build it with new and useful for everyone here at Culver! improved features.”

How ToBy:Get Honor Cabin Matthew and Alvaro

He said, “Making a team plan because, with twelve kids in a cabin and no plan, you’re just trying to win Honor Cabin by yourself, and then it won’t be as easy as you think to get Honor Cabin. You need teamwork, and while you might argue, you still need to work together.”

Did you know that getting Honor Cabin is quite easy? All you need is hard work and teamwork! Did you know there are five cabins in each boy division and only four cabins in The next person we asked was Lt. Munro. The question we each girl wing, so the girls would be less competitive than asked him was, “What do the adults need to teach the kids the boys because they have less cabins to compete against? about to earn Honor Cabin?” This is an article about how to get Honor Cabin, and for the His answer was, “You should teach the kids to clean and questions we interviewed Maj. Brun, the military director, Lt.keep the cabin clean for AI’s, PI’s, and GI’s. If one person fails, the whole cabin fails, and you will have less of a Feldman from B2, and Lt. Munro from D4. chance to win Honor Cabin, and it is less likely that you will get Honor Cabin.” The first person we interviewed was Maj. Brun, and the question we asked him was, “What are some good tips to earning Honor Cabin?”

The last person we asked was Lt. Feldmen. The question we asked was, “Which side do you think is harder to earn Honor Cabin on,” and her response was, “The girls’ side because the grading system on the girls is way harder than the boys’ grading system. The girls also have lights off AI’s. Also, during GI’s you have to open your lock box.” Overall, we think that the girls’ side is harder to win honor cabin on because they have the lights off AI’s, and they check the girl’s lock boxes.

Matthew and Alvaro

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Kline Relay

By: Sam, Nate, and Graham Did you know that the Kline Relay involves making beds as nicely and quickly as you can? The Kline Relay gives people a chance to show off what they are good at. Also, it helps people build cooperation skills. We decided to ask people questions on what they thought about it. If you don’t know what the Kline Relay is, it is a race between all units that compete within a series a challenges from Gaga Ball, to bed making, and much more. The Kline Relay isn’t just a running relay, that’s not even half of it! We asked Division 4 Gold “C”, Lewis Erwin, What is your opinion on the Kline Relay? He answered with, “I think that the Kline Relay is a fun race that everybody can participate in because everyone is good at something.” We agreed with Lewis, the Kline Relay is good for kids because it gives everyone a great opportunity.

Why Do People Come Back to Culver? By: Lorena and Gala

People come back to camp because Culver is an incredible place where you can learn how to be a leader, and also because it’s a place where you can demonstrate what you want to be. The girls’ director, Maj. Arvelo, said she comes back to Culver every summer because “there are a lot of opportunities, Lorena and Gala and at the start of camp it may be difficult for the girls, but by the end they’ll have a great time.” People come back to Culver because near their home, there is no such a thing as “Culver”, and you can learn many things even if you didn’t know that they exist. At Culver, you can make great memories with friends that you’ll never forget.

Lt.Feldman said that Culver is a home away from home. After I interviewed Lt.Feldman, she seems like she had great experiences We also interviewed Division 5 Gold “C”, Teig Zrelak in Culver, and I feel really happy because I see that Lt. Feldman had on why he thought it was invented. He said that it was invented because it would bring different units closer to great experiences back when she was a camper, so I can have that too. After all, I think that Culver is a happy place. Even though there are each other, and they would work as a team to achieve something great. Teig has a point, it can make an entire things that may be very hard and difficult, in the end, Culver is a great place! However, there are kids that do struggle. unit feel like brothers or sisters. One of the campers we interviewed was Division 1 Gold “C”, Jacob Scavo. We asked him how he thought the Kline Relay affected Culver Woodcraft. He said it gives campers a chance to show what they can do. He also said it was a great bonding experience for campers.

Even though Culver might be hard at the beginning because you might miss home and you’re not be used to what we do here, you will probably still have the best summer of your life. Some people, or most people, that come to Culver are going to have a hard time at the beginning. It’s okay to be homesick, but its 100% worth it to stay. I interviewed Lt. Feldman who was super homesick as a camper and The last person we interviewed was Regimental she said, “I cried every day for my first summer. Me and my friend Commander, Joel Lacoste from Division 5. We asked him how he thought the Kline Relay affects others’ lives Marge would sit on the front porch and cry. I even wrote twenty-four letters home in the first two weeks!” If you leave before the end, you in the future. He said it gives them good cooperation will have a great feeling of disappointment. The homesickness isn’t skills and the ability to lead their peers through motivation. Joel has a great explanation, the Kline Relay forever, but the disappointment is for all of your life. When I asked Lt. does give great skills that could come in handy in the Feldman why she came back even though she was so homesick, she future. said, “I loved it here. I loved my classes and my friends. I don’t really know why I came back, but I did, and I sure am happy that I did.” We hope you enjoyed our article and wish you the best luck for the coming 2018 Kline Relay!

Culver isn’t that easy, but it definitely isn’t hard to have fun. By the end of camp, you’ll be crying that you’re leaving, and at home you are going to be campsick!

Lorena and Gala

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Circle Ikwe and Master Dancer

By: Yen, Michelle, and Crystal

Culver offers a variety of classes, and one of the most popular Next, we interviewed the Master Dancers. one for campers is Indian Dance. Every year, Culver comes up with a selection of dancers to be in a secret society based on Q: How did you get into Master Dance? how skillful they are and the good behavior they possess. For Clark (D7): I was a leader to new people, and I was kind Cardinals and Butterflies, it’s Circle Ikwe, and for Beavers and and respectful. Cubs, it’s Master Dancer. First we interviewed people who are in Lt. Moreno: I was there for others by teaching and Circle Ikwe. supporting. Q: How did you get into Circle Ikwe? Lt. Feldman: I showed a good example of a leader while being a skillful dancer. Having a positive attitude and also helping out others got me into Circle Ikwe. Lt. Paré: By working really hard, and I also took Indian Dance many times, and the most important thing is I loved it. I think the teachers look for passion and dedication in dancers.

Q: What was your reaction? Lt. Moreno: Best day ever in Woodcraft. Q: What does Master Dance mean to you? Clark (D7): I feel it’s important because it is a big thing in Culver, and it also means a lot to me. Lt. Moreno: I feel that it is a very important tradition for me, since it’s been around for more than 30 years.

Q: How did you react? Lt. Paré: My counselor took my letter as a prank that I didn’t get Q: Where did you wake up in the morning? in, and I started crying because it was my last year. At the end Lt. Moreno: On the diving board. she gave it back. Q: What is your favorite dance? Q: What does Circle Ikwe mean to you? Clark (D7): Buffalo and Eagle step. Lt. Paré: It’s very important to me, and you can tell by my reaction if I got in or not. It’s very sacred to me, but there is also In the overall perspective of Circle Ikwe and Master the excitement of keeping a secret. I also still have my pouch. Dancers, we have found that both are very sacred and special societies that are an important part of Culver’s past, Q: Where did you wake up in the morning ? present, and future. Lt. Paré: I woke up in the Dining hall because I love food. Lt. Feldman: On the Upper Camp soccer field Congrats on this year’s candidates! Q: What is your favourite dance? Lt. Paré: The Buffalo Dance because you don’t see it a lot in council fires.

Yen, Michelle, and Crystal

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Equitation vs. Horsemanship

Indian Crafts By: Faith

Going into Upper Camp soon? Have you considered taking Horsemanship? Here are some tips and differences when moving on from Equitation. While you are in Woodcraft, you may have taken any kind of Equitation class. Well, in Upper Camp, there is a summer-long school for horsemanship, almost like Equitation, but with more riding time. We had the opportunity to ask a Woodcrafter, Reagan Helfer (C3), and a Woodcraft Advanced Equitation instructor you might know, Miss Stine.

Indian Crafts is a great class in my perspective and others’ perspectives too. It is fun and a good way to chill and relax after a long day. These are some questions and answers for Maj. Z, head of Indian Lore, Cap. Kain, an Indian Crafts teacher, MK Kelley, a Topnotcher from C2, and Nora Kamrow, a camper from C2.

By: Daniela and Caitlin

Q: What about Equitation do you enjoy? A: “I enjoy learning new things and riding horses.” - Reagan Helfer Q: Are you going to Horsemanship in Upper Camp? Why or why not? A: “Yes, because I enjoy riding horses.” - Reagan Helfer Q: Do you think that there is a difference between Equitation and Horsemanship? A: “No, I think they are both the same.” - Reagan Helfer Q: How do you think Horsemanship or Equitation will affect a camper’s life? A: “Horsemanship teaches responsibility.” - Miss Stine. She also said that horsemanship teaches responsibility because you are working with a living thing that you must also groom and take care of. Q: Do you think that there is a difference in the way things are taught in Horsemanship and the way that they are in Woodcraft Equitation? A: “Yes, a little bit.” - Miss Stine Q: What’s the difference between Equitation and Horsemanship versus any other Woodcraft or Upper Camp class? A: “We have a living, working thing, not a boat or a ball.” - Miss Stine Q: Do you think there should be a summer-long program like Horsemanship for Woodcrafters? A: “Yes, it would be okay.” - Miss Stine. She had also said that there was a six week long class for all Woodcraft advanced riders for those of you who ride at home. In conclusion, we learned that Horsemanship and Equitation are both fun. You can learn a lot of new and different stuff. We hope you choose wisely when you get to Upper camp. We also learned that Horsemanship and Equitation are almost the same thing, and we were very happy to interview Miss Stine and Reagan Helfer. We thank the two of you for your time!

Faith

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Q: What is Indian Crafts? A:”Indian Crafts is a class that teaches kids the different crafts Indians made or still make. It has a little bit of history and culture” – Cpt. Kain In Indian Crafts, you make things like ojos, dreamcatchers, shields, and bracelets. You can also make leather bracelets if you are top notch and funky ojos too. Q: Do you like working at Indian Crafts and why? A: “I love working at Indian crafts because the projects the children and the staff have are both fun and enjoyable” – Cpt. Kain A: “I love working at Indian Crafts! It is fun and relaxing and the kids get a real sense of accomplishment when they finish a craft.” Q: Do you like Indian Crafts? A: “Yes, because it is a really good way to chill and take a break from the stressfulness of camp. You get to do your own thing, which is my favorite part of Indian crafts.” - Nora Kamrow Q: Why did you choose Indian Crafts? A: “It is it is something you can keep forever. I will always remember this class as my favorite one.” - MK Kelley Q: How did Indian Crafts begin? A: “Maj. Myers wanted to start an Indian Crafts class, and I was the first instructor. The class had 5 or 6 boys and that was repeated 5 or 6 boys for two years before it became an actual class.” – Maj. Z Major Myers was an art teacher here at Woodcraft, and in high school he painted most of the backdrops in the council fire ring. He also drummed in the circus and was a honorary chief of a tribe around the 60’s. In conclusion, Indian Crafts is a popular class, and other people and I have this class as one of our favorites. Indian Crafts is important to culver because it is a time to relax and chill after a long day. Thank you for reading my article.

Faith

The Difference BetweenBy: Caitlin Horsemanship and Equitation and Daniela Going into Upper Camp soon? Have you considered taking Horsemanship? Here are some tips and differences when moving on from Equitation. While you are in Woodcraft, you may have taken any kind of Equitation class. Well, in Upper Camp, there is a summer-long school for horsemanship, almost like Equitation, but with more riding time. We had the opportunity to ask a Woodcrafter, Reagan Helfer (C3), and a Woodcraft Advanced Equitation instructor you might know, Miss Stine. Q: What about Equitation do you enjoy? A: “I enjoy learning new things and riding horses.” - Reagan Helfer Q: Are you going to Horsemanship in Upper Camp? Why or why not? A: “Yes, because I enjoy riding horses.” - Reagan Helfer Q: Do you think that there is a difference between Equitation and Horsemanship? A: “No, I think they are both the same.” - Reagan Helfer Q: How do you think Horsemanship or Equitation will affect a camper’s life? A: “Horsemanship teaches responsibility.” - Miss Stine. She also said that horsemanship teaches responsibility because you are working with a living thing that you must also groom and take care of. Q: Do you think that there is a difference in the way things are taught in Horsemanship and the way that they are in Woodcraft Equitation? A: “Yes, a little bit.” - Miss Stine Q: What’s the difference between Equitation and Horsemanship versus any other Woodcraft or Upper Camp class? A: “We have a living, working thing, not a boat or a ball.” - Miss Stine Q: Do you think there should be a summer-long program like Horsemanship for Woodcrafters? A: “Yes, it would be okay.” - Miss Stine. She had also said that there was a six week long class for all Woodcraft advanced riders for those of you who ride at home. In conclusion, we learned that Horsemanship and Equitation are both fun. You can learn a lot of new and different stuff. We hope you choose wisely when you get to Upper camp. We also learned that Horsemanship and Equitation are almost the same thing, and we were very happy to interview Miss Stine and Reagan Helfer. We thank the two of you for your time! Parade and Retreat are a big part of camp. Although you may not like them, camp wouldn’t be the same without it. But passing out and isn’t fun, and you could lose the By: Devin and Kylinn military banner or the marching banner. Here are some tips to prevent passing out, so you can stay safe and be proud for your unit’s banners. We asked some counselors, A: “Don’t have dairy it will dehydrate you; during Retreat, watch Gold C cubs, Butterflies, Cardinals, (we couldn’t find any D&B to keep your mind busy, and don’t close your eyes because Gold C Beavers) and nurses at the health center some the moment you do that’s what makes you fall.” questions. We asked a lot of questions to the nurses at the health center: First we asked some campers: Q: How many cups of water should you drink a day? Q: What are some tips you’ve learned about to prevent A: “About 2-3 cups per meal so you don’t get dehydrated.” passing out over your years of being a camper here and Q: What’s the second best drink besides water? why are these important? A: “PowerAde or some vitamin water.” A: “Believe in yourself, work hard, don’t lock your knees.” Q: What are some good foods to eat before Parade or Retreat? – Susan Evans, C1 A: “Protein is good for you: meat, peanut butter, ect.” A: “Drink lots of water, even days before Parade and Q: Why is it important to get lots of sleep before Parade or Retreat. Don’t chug your water though, because you can Retreat? get water intoxication and you can throw up.” - Valeria A: “Sleep will make you feel well rested, and it will give you Aguirre, B3 more energy for Parade or Retreat.” A: “Don’t lock your knees, drink water the day before Parade or Retreat, and close your eyes because it will keep Parade and Retreat aren’t always that fun, but you can be proud you off the topic of passing out.” - Marcelo Prida, D6 of your unit for getting marching banner. However, if you pass And we asked a bunch ‘o’ cardinals (from mixed units) at out, you might not get that banner, so we’re preventing passing Top Notch Indian Crafts 3rd CP: out, for you and your unit.

How to Prevent Passing Out

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As two Gold C’s, we both have taken Military leadership and have learned the importance of the Culver Cardinal Virtues. As Military leadership being a class only for Gold C Cardinals and Beavers, we thought it would be a good idea to hear the opinions of senior staff and previous students and campers. The Culver Cardinal Virtues are: duty, honor, service, and truth. One way to help you remember these virtues is an acronym that says “Don’t Hate Sea Turtles”. We both think that the Culver Cardinal Virtues are important because they help you through life with all the decisions you will have to make in the future. We also think that it’s essential for everyone to know the Culver Cardinal Virtues. Being Gold C’s, we believe that truth is a very important virtue because truth has to do with communication and building relationships in your life. We decided to interview Lt. Maroney (C1), Lt. LoPrete (C1), and Maj. Brun (Military Director) because Maj. Brun teaches the class in which they are taught, and because they all attended Winter School where these virtues are known. Down below are the questions asked and answers that we have received. :) Q1: Why do you think the Culver Cardinal Virtues are important? Lt. Maroney: “I think they establish certain virtues that students and campers should embody.” Lt. LoPrete: “I would say they build common virtues within the community which creates deeper trust among everyone.” Maj. Brun: “They are important because they apply to anything in life; they lead to making right decisions as a leader or as a follower.”

Olivia and Lani

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Culver Cardinal Virtues By: Olivia and Lani Q2: Do you think that the Culver Cardinal Virtues should be taught to everyone (Bronze C’s and Silver C’s)? Lt. Maroney: “Yes, they are a good starting point and foundation for others.” Lt. LoPrete: “I think the values on the honor card are similar virtues, so we could think of switching the Culver Cardinal Virtues to be on the honor card in order to keep it all the same throughout the Culver family.” Maj. Brun: “Yes, they are necessary in life because they are all equally as important.” Q3: Which of the Culver Cardinal Virtues are your personal favorites? Lt. Maroney: “I would say duty because, in order to have an equally well-rounded society, everyone has to do their duty.” Lt. LoPrete: “I think truth because you can’t have anything without the base of trust.” Maj. Brun: “I say service because service to others make you put people in front of yourself.” We conclude that the Culver Cardinal Virtues are really important on a daily basis. We also think that it is important to include in everyone because, with these, they can grow to making right decisions when they grow up. Knowing these virtues throughout your life will help you in every category such as: relationships, maturity, and in becoming a great leader and follower.

Olivia and Lani

How Fortnite Affects Campers By: Evelyn, Manolo, and Nora Do you miss your PS4, Xbox, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, or other gaming devices? Do you binge Ali A or Ninja? Do you have no life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this article is for you! We interviewed some campers and staff about Fortnite (we hope you don’t cringe too hard). First we asked Henry Barnett (D3) for his opinion on spending money on V-bucks. He responded, “No, because I don’t see the point of using your own money on something virtual when you can have something real.” Alex Kamrow, from D&B, tells us his perspective on buying V-bucks, “They are cool because you can buy everything like the battle pass, skins, and dances. I spend a lot of money on it.” Then we asked Lt. Chase (D3) about how many solo wins he has. For those of you who don’t play Fortnite, solo wins, or dubs, are when you are playing without a team and come out on top of all 100 of the people in the game. He replied, “Zero, because I’m trash.” For those of you who laugh at him, at least he’s being honest. Gosh. Next, we interviewed Maj. Sherman, the Boys’ Director, on his opinion of Fortnite Mobile. He likes playing on a big screen because, “On a bigger screen, you can see the storm cloud coming. PS4 is the best.” Maggie Rinard, from C3, tells us which skin is her favorite. “Teknique, because it’s colorful and nobody uses it.” In the writer’s opinion, “We like John Wick because everyone hates you when you use it.” Then, we asked someone from D6 if he missed playing Fortnite at home. “I miss playing Fortnite because it’s a fun game to play, and also I can communicate with my friends while I play.” We asked him if he missed his phone while he was at camp. He responded with, “I miss texting my friends and being able to talk to them.” Then, we actually got to the real question of the article: Would Culver be better if the campers were allowed phones? For this question we went to Lt. Paré from the Culver Vedette staff. “It’s a good idea not to have phones on campus. Don’t get me wrong, phones have their benefits, but it helps you to really immerse yourself in camp if you don’t have phones.” In conclusion, Fortnite is a cringey game that practically everyone is addicted to and misses while they’re at camp. We hope that you learned something from this article (jk lol). This must be the most cringey article in the history of Vedette! We’re so cool.

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If this is your first year here, then you probably don’t know what Culver is to other people. This summer is actually some people’s 6th time being here, and they are still coming back for Upper School. Even if you don’t like it, other people love this camp.

Favorite Part of Culver By: Jaqwon

Colonel Spahn came to Woodcraft as a camper in 1981 and came back to work here. Her favorite part about Culver was, “The relationships you get to build with other people.” The thing that keeps her coming back every year is that she enjoys working with the campers and the staff, and she loves watching the progress of the campers every year. The person that told her about Culver Summer Schools & Camps was her dad, who went to Winter School when he was younger.

Jaqwon

Clark Szymusiak from Division 7 came to Woodcraft in 2013 and is a Gold C Beaver. His family has come to Woodcraft and lived in Culver since the 70’s. His favorite part about Culver is “all the unique experience you can gain.” He comes back every year to Woodcraft because of all the people from around the world. He said it is a good childhood experience for children. The person that told him about Culver Summer Schools & Camps was his godfather. In the author’s experience, I think Woodcraft is a very good place for people to learn from other people and teach other people how to do what they do where they live. Also they make new friends that way.

Jaqwon

Banners in Woodcraft By: Ayla and Jennah Here in Woodcraft, lots of the things campers do are very competitive. One of the things we do is compete for “banners” to show that we are a hardworking team. We asked multiple Woodcrafters about how to earn banners. Q1. Why is it important for you and your unit to win banners? A: “It shows how we are able to work as a team and how hard work pays off. It also shows that you are a determined, hard worker,” said Lt. Garcia, C2. Q2. In your opinion, which is the hardest banner to earn in your unit and why? A: “Military achievement because you have to compete against all the beavers and other cardinal wings,” said Mary Kate Kelley, C2. Q3: If you could give any advice to other divisions or wings on how to earn banners, what would you say? A: “Try your hardest because you’re working for your whole division or wing, not just for yourself,” said Luke Swenumson, D1. The Vedette // Culver Summer Schools & Camps

Ayla and Jennah

Finally we interviewed Daya Gonzalez from C2 about winning/receiving banners as a bronze “C”. She said that you should try your hardest in winning banners because you never know if your winning, losing, or tying in whatever category. In conclusion, Woodcraft camp is all about working together as a team and a family and always trying your hardest no matter what. You win and lose as a team. So, winning and earning banners can mean a lot to a wing/ division because you put lots of effort into winning that banner. As you can see from some of the questions we asked, all the people have a special reason for trying to help out their wing/division earn the banners. Many people think that winning banners are rewarding after all the hard work and effort you put in as a unit.

How Classes are Chosen

By: Mitchell and Will

Classes are some of the most important things at Culver. They are so important because they take up all six weeks of the Culver summer. Every day, 3 hours and 45 minutes just in classes, and if your classes are boring you would have a boring day. That’s why we have class choice sheets to makes sure the classes you have are enjoyable. Because classes and choosing classes are so important, there are a lot of questions about how to choose them. To answer the questions we had, we interviewed Maj. Cordle who works at the programing office. One question that we wondered was how the classes are chosen from the choice sheet. She said that it’s like a lottery; first, they have the majors from all wings and divisions come to the office, and they have thirteen Popsicle sticks. Each Popsicle stick is numbered 1 to 13 for each unit (there are 7 boys units and 6 girls units). The Majors then each pick a random stick. The Major/Unit with stick #1 get to be scheduled first, and the one with #13 gets to go last for scheduling, and so on. So, the people who go first get to have their favorite classes and less so for the 13th. However, another question we asked was whether or not waitlist classes go first, and she said yes, and that waitlists aren’t kept over the years, so if I was first for water ski at the end of the summer, I would have to reapply for water ski again. Another question we asked Maj. Cordle was if I could change classes that I put on my choice card, like if I signed up for football but didn’t like it, and she said no, and that only in certain circumstances when someone wants football and you have it and they have chess and you want it. We also asked how much time we have after classes start to switch class or change the class times. She said that you have one and a half days to change, or by 12:00 Mitchell and Will P.M. on the Tuesday of the first week of classes. The final question we asked her was if the counselors get to choose which classes they want to teach, and she said that counselors also kind of get a choice card, however, if only one person can teach football, they will move people to teach football. We also interviewed a camper. His name is Jamil Sabag from Division 4. He is a 3 year Gold C. One question we asked him was: how do you think the classes are chosen? He thought it went Gold C’s, Silver C’s, then Bronze C’s. We asked him what he thought of his classes this trimester, and he said that he got sailing, waterski, and paddlesports— all of which he wanted. We asked him if he had ever wanted to change classes, and he said that he only wanted to change the time of the classes like changing chess from third class period to fourth class period. He also said that classes are important because without them the day would be boring and the same thing every day. Overall, classes are very important to the Culver experience because you have the same classes for two weeks. Another way choosing classes is important is that you can hang out with your friends during class time if you have the same classes. We chose this topic because classes are important to everyone here at Woodcraft, even counselors.

Bible Class

By: Luke and Nicholas

Hi, we are Luke Voltz and Nicholas We interviewed Gold “C” Neil Marquell Staples, and we are writing an article from D4, and he responded by saying, “I about the Bible class here at camp. take bible because I get to learn more about As you may know, Bible is one of the Christianity.” He also said that since he took less popular classes at camp, but not the class, he is paying more attention in everybody thinks that. We thought that church, and he is more dedicated to God. We people only took Bible because it had a also got some good information from Gold cool patch, but we interviewed Quinn “C” Jayden Hundt from D6, and we asked Larkin from D1 and he said, “I take the him if he would like other classes about class because on the last day of class other religions and he said, “No, I would not we get to go down on to the lake and because I am personally very Christian, and I walk on water.’’ He also said, “I do it to really love Jesus, and I really love Bible class. understand Jesus more.” For me, that’s really all I need to keep me happy.”

Do these peoples’ opinions on Bible class make you want to take the class or not? Personally, our opinion is that we really like the class. Hopefully now that you have seen these peoples’ opinions, you will want to take the class.

Luke and Nicholas

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