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[[Image:Thomasskit2008.jpg|thumb|Thomas (center) in [[campfire]] skit acting as Jake Cohen's girlfriend]]
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Thomas Joyce is a Birch Rock legend that started as a camper at age twelve. He moved up through the ranks in his many years at Birch Rock. He went from counselor to [[head counselor]], a title which he kept for many years. In the 2008 season he lived in [[Albert's Cabin]] and taught [[woodshop]].
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Thomas Joyce is currently Birch Rock's Woodshop Instructor but has had many roles at Birch Rock. Thomas was an Assistant Director and, for four summers, Head Counselor.  He has also taught sailing, boating, lacrosse, and at times many other activities.  But most importantly, Thomas was a camper for many summers. Thomas has always been skilled with tools and has had the honor of working on the plaques in the lodge a number of times.
  
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For the last week of second session 2008 he led [[MWA]]. From kayaking in Machais to rock-climbing in Bar Harbor he brought to the hungry adventurers culinary wisdom in his preparations of moose steak and the classic Birch Rock Camp [[trip]] flambé.
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==Life Before Birch Rock==
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Thomas first went to Birch Rock in the summer of 1989. He found out about Birch Rock through Jonas Miklayonas' family.  Thomas' mother sold Jonas' mother's house.  Thomas went to camp for the whole six weeks that summer.  At that time, the majority of the campers stayed for the entire season.
  
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Thomas is also recognized as the large fast intimidating-to-[[hiltonites]] hairy man on the field during [[evening activity]].
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==Camper Years==
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[[image:Thomas4.jpg|thumb|Thomas was Manner Meister for many summers.]]
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===Summer of 1989===
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Thomas first went to Birch Rock in the summer of 1989.  He found out about Birch Rock through Jonas Miklayonas' family.  Thomas' mother sold Jonas' mother's house.  Thomas went to camp for the whole six weeks that summer.  At that time, the majority of the campers stayed for the entire season.
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Although Thomas certainly suffered from homesickness in the first few days, it was not very long before he was loving the place.  Certainly, one of Thomas' vivid memories of that summer would be [[The Eclipse]] prank that the staff played on the campers.
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===Summer of 1990-93===
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In the mid-late '90s, Birch Rock had something called the [[Manner Meister]].  Thomas was always in the running for Manner Meister at the end of each summer.  He was so knowledgeable about manners that as a staff member he is often asked to review certain manners with the boys in the lodge. 
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===Summer of 1994===
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As a sailor, Thomas had picked up on knots at an early age.  By his senior camper year, he was being called all over the waterfront to check or often tie the knots.  Thomas was a true role model of our motto as he was always helpful.
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During Thomas' senior camper summer, he and his cabin mates, Ben Serrell, Bret Ingold and Tyler Johnston, would often play pranks on their cabin counselor Head Counselor Josh Church.
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==CIT Summer==
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===Summer of 1995===
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Thomas loved his CIT year because his CIT group were the same guys, Bret Ingold and Tyler Johnston, who he had grown up with for many summers.  Rich Deering had many sit down meetings and talks to keep the group well bonded and it also helped develop communication skills, an important part of what we do at camp.  Thomas was all over the place his CIT summer trying his hand at many different activities.
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==Staff Years==
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[[Image:ThomasTable.jpg|thumb|Somewhere in the late '90s Thomas built a lodge table]]
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===Summers of 1996-1998===
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Thomas was seen teaching many activities but was certainly a Master Sailor.  Thomas taught sailing for a few summers and always was a natural in almost any boat.  In his pre-Head Counselor years Thomas taught Sailing, Lacrosse, Boating.
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Thomas was always taking on carpentry tasks around campus.  One summer he built a table for the lodge, another summer he was helping build the new tent platform, and still another summer he'd be making signs for cabins.  He was showing signs right away of a future Woodshop Instructor.
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===Summers of 1999-2002===
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[[Image:Booming.jpg|thumb|Thomas saying "Musciano!"]]
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In 1999, Associate Director Mike Mattson who had been Head Counselor for four summers was ready to pass the torch and immediately started helping Thomas take on the roll.  It wasn't long before Thomas was in full command.  By the end of '99, Thomas was running everything day to day and was always available for camper, staff or parent.  He would be seen everywhere and always knew what was happening around campus with every age group, especially the staff, this is the sign of a true Head Counselor.  But by 2002, Thomas was ready for a break, and decided to take a summer off.
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As Head Counselors go, Thomas will probably be best remembered for his boomming voice around campus.  In fact, he used to hollar after the morning bell to help wake everyone up.  His best remembered hollar was certainly, "Nicholasssss!...The Italion Stalion!....Muuusciano!"
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===Summers of 2004-2012===
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Before the summer of 2004, Thomas was contacted by Mike to act as the Assistant Director.  Excited to return to camp, Thomas accepted.  Thomas helped in the office and also was a terrific mentor for the younger staff.
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After a couple summers off, Thomas reached out to Birch Rock again, offering to return as a senior counselor and teach in the [[Woodshop]].
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==Thomas' Summers at the Rock==
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[[Image:Elmo3.jpg|thumb|left]]
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[[Image:Thomas2.JPG|thumb]]
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[[Image:Thomas.jpg|thumb|left]]
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[[Image:2008-7-5 5.jpg|thumb]]
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<div align="center">
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{|class="wikitable"
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!Year 
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!Cabin 
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!Role 
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!Note
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|-align="center"
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|1989
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|Hilton B
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|Camper
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|with Counselor Dave Jenkins
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|-align="center"
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|1990
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|Hiton B
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|Camper
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|with Counselor Rob Christie
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|-align="center"
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|1991
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|Cabin 1
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|Camper
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|with Counselor Justin Ingold
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|-align="center"
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|1992
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|Buzzards' Roost
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|Camper
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|with Counselor Chuck Hatcher
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|-align="center"
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|1993
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|Pete's Palace
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|Camper
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|with Counselor Brian Roskow
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|-align="center"
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|1994
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|Cabin 8
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|Senior Camper
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|with Counselor Josh Church
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|-align="center"
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|1995
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|Eagles' Nest
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|Counselor-in Training
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|with CIT Director Rich Deering
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|-align="center"
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|1996
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|Hilton B
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|Junior Counselor
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|
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|-align="center"
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|1997
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|Hilton B
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|Counselor
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|
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|-align="center"
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|1998
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|Hilton A
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|Counselor
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|
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|-align="center"
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|1999
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|Eagles' Nest
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|Head Counselor
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|
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|-align="center"
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|2000
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|Owl's Perch
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|Head Counselor
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|
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|-align="center"
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|2001
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|Omar's Cabin
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|Head Counselor
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|Omar's made into Head Counselor cabin
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|-align="center"
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|2002
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|Omar's Cabin
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|Head Counselor
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|
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|-align="center"
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|2003
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|''skipped''
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|
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|
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|-align="center"
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|2004
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|Lion's Den
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|Assistant Director
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|
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|-align="center"
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|2005
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|''skipped''
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|
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|
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|-align="center"
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|2006
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|''skipped''
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|
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|
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|-align="center"
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|2007
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|Pat's Cabin
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|Woodshop Instructor
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|First Session
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|-align="center"
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|2008
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|Albert's Cabin
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|Woodshop Instructor
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|also did part of MWA trip
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|-align="center"
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|2009
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|Albert's Cabin
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|Woodshop Instructor
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|First Session
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|-align="center"
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|2010
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|Pat's Cabin
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|Woodshop Instructor
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|First Session
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|-align="center"
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|2011
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|skipped
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|
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|
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|-align="center"
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|2012
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|Pat's Cabin / The Kennel
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|Woodshop / Lacrosse
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|
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|-
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|}
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</div>
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[[Category:People]]

Latest revision as of 22:43, 17 July 2012

Thomas3.jpg

Thomas Joyce is currently Birch Rock's Woodshop Instructor but has had many roles at Birch Rock. Thomas was an Assistant Director and, for four summers, Head Counselor. He has also taught sailing, boating, lacrosse, and at times many other activities. But most importantly, Thomas was a camper for many summers. Thomas has always been skilled with tools and has had the honor of working on the plaques in the lodge a number of times.

Life Before Birch Rock

Thomas first went to Birch Rock in the summer of 1989. He found out about Birch Rock through Jonas Miklayonas' family. Thomas' mother sold Jonas' mother's house. Thomas went to camp for the whole six weeks that summer. At that time, the majority of the campers stayed for the entire season.

Camper Years

Thomas was Manner Meister for many summers.

Summer of 1989

Thomas first went to Birch Rock in the summer of 1989. He found out about Birch Rock through Jonas Miklayonas' family. Thomas' mother sold Jonas' mother's house. Thomas went to camp for the whole six weeks that summer. At that time, the majority of the campers stayed for the entire season.

Although Thomas certainly suffered from homesickness in the first few days, it was not very long before he was loving the place. Certainly, one of Thomas' vivid memories of that summer would be The Eclipse prank that the staff played on the campers.

Summer of 1990-93

In the mid-late '90s, Birch Rock had something called the Manner Meister. Thomas was always in the running for Manner Meister at the end of each summer. He was so knowledgeable about manners that as a staff member he is often asked to review certain manners with the boys in the lodge.

Summer of 1994

As a sailor, Thomas had picked up on knots at an early age. By his senior camper year, he was being called all over the waterfront to check or often tie the knots. Thomas was a true role model of our motto as he was always helpful.

During Thomas' senior camper summer, he and his cabin mates, Ben Serrell, Bret Ingold and Tyler Johnston, would often play pranks on their cabin counselor Head Counselor Josh Church.

CIT Summer

Summer of 1995

Thomas loved his CIT year because his CIT group were the same guys, Bret Ingold and Tyler Johnston, who he had grown up with for many summers. Rich Deering had many sit down meetings and talks to keep the group well bonded and it also helped develop communication skills, an important part of what we do at camp. Thomas was all over the place his CIT summer trying his hand at many different activities.


Staff Years

Somewhere in the late '90s Thomas built a lodge table

Summers of 1996-1998

Thomas was seen teaching many activities but was certainly a Master Sailor. Thomas taught sailing for a few summers and always was a natural in almost any boat. In his pre-Head Counselor years Thomas taught Sailing, Lacrosse, Boating.

Thomas was always taking on carpentry tasks around campus. One summer he built a table for the lodge, another summer he was helping build the new tent platform, and still another summer he'd be making signs for cabins. He was showing signs right away of a future Woodshop Instructor.

Summers of 1999-2002

Thomas saying "Musciano!"

In 1999, Associate Director Mike Mattson who had been Head Counselor for four summers was ready to pass the torch and immediately started helping Thomas take on the roll. It wasn't long before Thomas was in full command. By the end of '99, Thomas was running everything day to day and was always available for camper, staff or parent. He would be seen everywhere and always knew what was happening around campus with every age group, especially the staff, this is the sign of a true Head Counselor. But by 2002, Thomas was ready for a break, and decided to take a summer off.

As Head Counselors go, Thomas will probably be best remembered for his boomming voice around campus. In fact, he used to hollar after the morning bell to help wake everyone up. His best remembered hollar was certainly, "Nicholasssss!...The Italion Stalion!....Muuusciano!"

Summers of 2004-2012

Before the summer of 2004, Thomas was contacted by Mike to act as the Assistant Director. Excited to return to camp, Thomas accepted. Thomas helped in the office and also was a terrific mentor for the younger staff. After a couple summers off, Thomas reached out to Birch Rock again, offering to return as a senior counselor and teach in the Woodshop.

Thomas' Summers at the Rock

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Year Cabin Role Note
1989 Hilton B Camper with Counselor Dave Jenkins
1990 Hiton B Camper with Counselor Rob Christie
1991 Cabin 1 Camper with Counselor Justin Ingold
1992 Buzzards' Roost Camper with Counselor Chuck Hatcher
1993 Pete's Palace Camper with Counselor Brian Roskow
1994 Cabin 8 Senior Camper with Counselor Josh Church
1995 Eagles' Nest Counselor-in Training with CIT Director Rich Deering
1996 Hilton B Junior Counselor
1997 Hilton B Counselor
1998 Hilton A Counselor
1999 Eagles' Nest Head Counselor
2000 Owl's Perch Head Counselor
2001 Omar's Cabin Head Counselor Omar's made into Head Counselor cabin
2002 Omar's Cabin Head Counselor
2003 skipped
2004 Lion's Den Assistant Director
2005 skipped
2006 skipped
2007 Pat's Cabin Woodshop Instructor First Session
2008 Albert's Cabin Woodshop Instructor also did part of MWA trip
2009 Albert's Cabin Woodshop Instructor First Session
2010 Pat's Cabin Woodshop Instructor First Session
2011 skipped
2012 Pat's Cabin / The Kennel Woodshop / Lacrosse
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