Alumni News!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Kate (O'Hara) and Kurtis Vaughan are pleased to announce the newest addition to the Vaughan / O'Hara clan! Emma Elizabeth Vaughan was born on July 10, 2008 weighing in at 8 pounds 13 oz. She is a strong little one who will be flipping canoes and spinning serving trays in no time. Proud Uncles Finn and Ben O'Hara and Grandparents Dale (Dickson) and Errill O'Hara are through the roof with excitement!!

Toronto, Ontario
Camper and Staff 1990s

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

I was just reading through this — waiting for T4 to come out here on a visit to go skiing, and thought I'd update the site a little.

Our kids are getting bigger and bigger — and ready to head to camp in a few years. Hopefully they can carve their names next to mine in some of the cabins! Check out our site - www.spaces.msn.com/members/tristankrohn

Seattle, WA
Ahmek Camper and Staff 1970s and 1980s

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

I am the mother of Wapomeo camper Bailey Davis O'Connell. She told me about this site. I was a counselor in 1959.

I am looking for Jane Hamblin. She and I were inseparable. She was a bridesmaid in my December 1963 wedding in New York. If anyone knows Jane's whereabouts, please contact me.

Middleburg, Virginia
Wapomeo counselor late 50s to early 60s

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

After all these years, I still dream about Wap and my days. I met the most wonderful people there — 3 of which I still am in contact with. My mom was a counselor and when I was on Senior Island I found her name in a rosie. I hope it's still there.

I think I remember all of my counselors: Heather Jack, Kitty O'Shea, Janet Stephenson, Sue Ecceles, Wendy Robinson. I'm missing a few I know. Those summers left an awesome imprint on me.

So I live in Chicago with my husband, have 2 stepkids, 1 dog, 1 cat & 2 gerbils and long to be in Algonquin Park.

I have to give my sincere thanks to Taylor Statten Camps for giving me such an unbelievable opportunity. As a dwarf, I know it was a risk — but the best risk you and I have EVER experienced! Thanks!! If there are any alumns that recognize me - please contact me!!

Go Crazy, Go Nuts!! (our Quetico '88 slogan)

Peace...

Chicago, Illinois
Wapomeo camper 80s, Quetico '88

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

I am trying to find out who my section head was. We went by "Hamo's Hustlers". The shirt depicted a busty woman holding a canoe. Would someone be able to tell me what year that was, and what and where Mr. Hamovitch might be?

Best,

Toronto, Ontario

Monday, June 18, 2007

It's been thirty years since I was last on staff at Wapomeo! (The best four summers of my youth.) I'm thrilled to say that our daughter Annie Featherstone (Wap camper '99 to 2001/September Camper '97 to present) is working in the Wapomeo office this July!

We're also attending September Camp August 29 to September 2. Looking forward to it all.

Bracebridge, Ontario
Wapomeo Staff 1974 to 1977 September Camper 1977 to present

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

1992 July Tuscie outpost trip (I was the counsellor). L-R: Lindsay ?, Carrie McNaughten and Alison Pearce.

As for alumni news...

I was married to Patrick Gay in 2003 (wedding attended by TSC alums Sarah Lawrence (maid of honour), Sarah Gibbons (née French), Mike Conradi, Frances (Archery) Juriansz, Mary Hassard and Vicky Frizelle) and we moved immediately thereafter to beautiful Sydney, Australia.

1992 August Tuscie park trip. L-R: Marion ?, Katie Gross, (not sure about the obscured girl) and Pati Pietrini under the water at Joe Lake Dam on the last day of trip.

Here, Patrick and I welcomed a future Wap camper, Grace Kathryn (now 2) into our family. Alas, we'll have to let her skip school to attend camp because there is no long holiday in the middle of winter.

For the latter half of 2007, we will be located in Geneva Switzerland for work. Alumni friends who find themselves in Sydney are always welcome to join us for a barbie at the beach. There's not a lot of canoeing tripping opportunities down here (darn drought), but the surf is great!

Regards,

Sydney, Australia
Wapomeo camper and staff 1980s and 90s

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

I went to Ahmek from 1967 to 1981. I was a camper, counsellor and canoe instructor. I still go back to Sept Camp every year.

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Career Columnist, Globe and Mail

Toronto, Ontario
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Thursday, May 3, 2007

HarperCollins website has more - www.harpercollins.ca

Toronto, Ontario
I worked at Wap from 1991-1992
(Shawnee counsellor to Lyndsay Borschke!)
Please visit www.claire-cameron.com

Monday, March 12, 2007

Zoe

Zoe is niece to Robin Smith-Stephens and granddaughter to Libby Stephens and Michael Smith of TSC fame (or infamy depending on your point of view).

Being only a week old, Zoe has yet to develop a Kiwi accent. As a proactive measure I have the movie "Strange Brew" being projected against the wall in her bedroom in a constant loop.

At the very least, it will assure her love for Canadian beer and the sound of loons.

Arohanui, eh.

Auckland, Aotearoa / New Zealand
September Camper 1984 - 2002
Camper 1987 - 1995
Staff 1996 - 2000, 2002