Difference between revisions of "John Mason"
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[[image:JohnM1.jpg|thumb|John Mason 1985]] | [[image:JohnM1.jpg|thumb|John Mason 1985]] | ||
| − | + | John Mason was a member of the camp community from 1979-1988. His primary focuses were on the soccer field and tennis court, although his final year was in a Trip Leader role. | |
== Life Before Birch Rock == | == Life Before Birch Rock == | ||
| − | + | John found Birch Rock through a family connection. His cousin Seth Wheeler had visited the Rock and shortly after that both were on board. Seth's sister Sarah was a camper down the road at Bendito. | |
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=== Summers of 1979-1981 === | === Summers of 1979-1981 === | ||
John and his brother, Bill, arrived at camp to bring a taste of Connecticut class to the Maine woods. Bill brought the class. | John and his brother, Bill, arrived at camp to bring a taste of Connecticut class to the Maine woods. Bill brought the class. | ||
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== Counselor-in-Training Year: 1982 == | == Counselor-in-Training Year: 1982 == | ||
| − | + | John's CIT group was the first group to live in the new Pete's Palace built going into the 1982 season. | |
==Staff Years== | ==Staff Years== | ||
Revision as of 22:01, 27 February 2010
John Mason was a member of the camp community from 1979-1988. His primary focuses were on the soccer field and tennis court, although his final year was in a Trip Leader role.
Contents
Life Before Birch Rock
John found Birch Rock through a family connection. His cousin Seth Wheeler had visited the Rock and shortly after that both were on board. Seth's sister Sarah was a camper down the road at Bendito.
Camper Years
Summers of 1979-1981
John and his brother, Bill, arrived at camp to bring a taste of Connecticut class to the Maine woods. Bill brought the class.
Counselor-in-Training Year: 1982
John's CIT group was the first group to live in the new Pete's Palace built going into the 1982 season.
Staff Years
Summers of 1983, 1985-1988
John transformed the Birch Rock tennis program. The mid-80s produced a number of young tennis prodigies, and John was instrumental in taking Tennis to the next level. It often unnerved John's opponent to attempt to return a blistering forehand while his left hand was under his shirt tweaking his nipple.
As a counselor, John was force in energizing Lower Camp. Campers in Lower Camp did not awaken to the bell. They awoke to John's loud bellowing.
In 1988, John moved on to lead the trip program. Carrying on a great tradition of trip leaders, John brought a passion to camp's trips that was felt by each Birch Rock camper. While John showed the boys the beauty of the Maine woods, he also showed the importance of letting your energy and attitude show on each and every trip.
John's Summers at the Rock
| Year | Cabin | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Eagles Nest | Camper | with Counselor Ben Brewster |
| 1980 | Cabin 8 | Camper | with Counselor Dick Snyder |
| 1981 | Cabin 8 | Camper | with Counselor Mike Rentoumis |
| 1982 | Petes Palace | CIT | |
| 1983 | Cabin 2 | Counselor | Tennis & Soccer |
| 1984 | "skipped" | ||
| 1985 | Cabin 6 | Counselor | Tennis & Soccer |
| 1986 | Pete's Palace | Counselor | Sailing |
| 1987 | Cabin 8 | Counselor | Tennis & Soccer |
| 1988 | Cabin 8 | Trip Leader | Trips |
