August 2010
71 posts
Riddles from the “Rubik's Cube”
By Jon “Rubik’s Cube” Scheiber
1) Fannee Doolee
Fannee Doolee likes certain things, but doesn’t like others. Your job is to figure out why.
Fannee Doolee likes spoons, but doesn’t like forks or knives.
Fannee Doolee likes trees, but doesn’t like bushes.
Fannee Doolee likes swimming, but doesn’t like diving.
Fannee Doolee likes bees, but doesn’t like...
Max's Masterful Trivia
By Max Hoffman, B9
1. What does “hemidemisemiquaver” mean?
2. What does S.W.A.T stand for?
3. What does BMW stand for?
4. In the Apple iTunes logo, what is the current color of the music note?
5. What is the value of pi to the 10th decimal?
6. How many pounds are in a ton?
7. How do you say newspaper in hebrew?
8. What does SNES stand for?
9. What middle school houses the...
Satire Surprise
Jack’s Riddles
By Jack Lawson, B9
1. What has eyes all over but only two of them can see?
2. A rooster lays an egg on the Eastern tip of a barn roof. The rooster is facing North and the wind is blowing North at seven miles an hour. The rooster is also flapping its left wing. What side of the roof does the egg fall?
3. Imagine you are in a big black box with no openings and nothing in it except for a table,...
On Field Interview: Spotlight on Ilana Silverman,...
Conducted by Jeffrey Maser
Jeffrey Maser: How are you doing today?
Ilana Silverman: I’m good! *she giggles*
JM: How do you like music?
IS: I love music!
JM: How ‘bout them rocks on the ground?
IS: I hate when kids play with them. I always threaten that they have to stack G4.
JM:I hear you’re a big fan of rice…
IS: No…not really. I mean, rice is okay. ...
Tech Talk: The New iPhone 4
By Shea Belsky
The newest invention by Apple, the iPhone 4, has taken the world by storm, as the iPhone is the world’s best selling smart phone. Millions of pre-orders have been placed on the phone, and millions have already been sold. There are many Apple stores where lines are out the door and where people have set up camps to wait for the iPhone 4.
But the real question is:...
On Field Interview: Spotlight on Rachel Copel, the...
Conducted by Jeffrey Maser
Jeffrey Maser: Favorite color?
Rachel Copel: Blue.
JM: If you were an animal, what would you be?
RC: Giraffe.
JM: So I hear you like cheese…
RC: I do actually. How did you hear that? I bet you didn’t hear that.
JM: How ‘bout them wooden floors?
RC: Really great. Hypoallergenic.
JM: You have a choice. Unicorn, centaur, or gargoyle – who do...
From the Layout Desk: Some Thoughts on Camp Ending
by Jon “Rubik’s Cube” Scheiber
It’s that time again, the end of the summer.
Long gone is the packed mess hall and
overflowing amount of the infamous, yet
very tasty, mac and cheese.
Even that will be over, sadly.
Yet still, we must hold on to
our memories as we can still
use them to not forget.
Many times before, we have each
experienced an occurrence to where we
go off...
Op-Ed/Use Your Head: A Piece of Maximillion's Mind
(as written on August 3rd)
By Maximillion Laurent Head
Hey everybody, I’m going to tell you about songs I’ve been hearing constantly over and over again everyday. One is “California Gurls” and yes, that’s how it’s spelled. “Don’t Stop Believin” is another. There’s nothing wrong with it, but every single day don’t you get a little tired of hearing it...
What I am looking forward to at Camp Laurelwood...
(as written on July 26th)
By Teddy Maranets, B7
Camp Laurelwood is an area of joy and tears, while campers come and go. I myself can tell the excitement in all of the campers when they come here ready to have some fun. The spirit of this camp is a constant.
The first week of second session will be blazed with fun, new campers settling in and getting used to all the activities and meals....
Campers Enjoy Jewish Festival
By David Weinstein, B6
On the second Sunday of second session, a surprise was lurking in Camp Laurelwood. There were rumors about leaving the “bubble.” Campers were jokingly told that we were going to a worm museum. Some people believed that and others thought this was a lie. I thought it was a lie too. As I was talking to my friend and Cornerstone member Noah Falconer, he told me...
If I was camp director for a day...
By Max Hoffman, B9
I would create a whole day of electives. On the schedule, I would have ropes, extra canteen, computers, archery, soccer, gaga, woodwork building, swim, dodgeball, kickball, baseball and I would install a Zero-gravity chamber. I would also install a zipline around camp for getting to the activities.
If I was camp director for a day...
By Breezie Miller, G12, Danielle Rubin, G12, and Erica Horowitz, G12
Camp Laurelwood… Madison, CT…. Summer… 2010. I was the camp director for the day. I started off by waking up in a nice, cold, air conditioned room. With a TV by my side. It was the COMPLETE opposite of yesterday’s wake-up. My first order of business- breakfast. Walking down to the mess hall from a new...
Lake Compounce Creates Memories for Laurelwooders
By Teddy Maranets, B7
At the beginning of the last week of camp, we went on an all-camp trip to Lake Compounce. Tons of kids went on the rides there and created memories to share with their fellow friends. Some kids took the rides they were comfortable with and the others took to the feats like Zoomerang and Enterprise. Some went on the water rides and some chose not to. We all talked afterward...
Adventures at Lake Compounce
By Jordan Macfadden, G10
There were a lot of rides at Lake Compounce. My favorite ride was the Pirate Ship. The other activity I loved was going down the Lazy River. I had lots of soda and I also got a air brush tattoo at the amusement park.
Advice Column: How to Survive Laurelwood Heat
(as written in July) By Chris P. Bacon 1) Drink! If you keep hydrated throughout the day, you’ll feel cooler and healthier! 2) Be prepared! Ask your counselor your morning and afternoon schedules. If you have an activity in the sun, wear a hat or sunglasses. 3) Wear sunscreen! You can get a tan without being burnt. 4) Take advantage of your time at the pool! Free swim is a great time...
Ask Moses Questions and Answers
(as asked and answered by the Super Seniors electives core in July)
Dear Moses,
This isn’t my first year at camp, but, I am so homesick! What should I do?
-Homesick
Dear Homesick,
I know how it feels to be away from home also. After all, I traveled through the desert for 40 years! Just think about all the good times you’re having at camp. Enjoy every second you have here, because, who...
TOP TEN TIPS For New Campers (From the Laurelwood...
10. Do not stay up too late. You will regret it in the morning.
9. Get to know your bunkmates and Counselors.
8. Do not share hairbrushes, eye make up, or hats.
7. Participate in activities even if it means trying something new.
6. Do NOT skip showers and make sure you brush your teeth.
5. Always wear bug spray and sun tan lotion.
4. Listen to your staff. Their word is LAW!
3. Stay...
Poll of the Week (From the Laurelwood Ledger-...
I am From Laurelwood (From the Laurelwood Ledger-...
By Aviva Doery
I am from the welcome sign to Summer Hill Rd.
From the flagpole at the Office to the flagpole on Girl’s Campus
I am from “Get UP” in the mornings to “Shut up! I’m trying to sleep!”
I am from the bench by the pool to the benches by the Mess Hall
I am from mice in the bunks, to squirrels in the Rec Hall
From flying ants in Left Side to shrieking
I am from Battle of the Sexes...
Jabbin’ with Jess (From the Laurelwood Ledger-...
By Jessica Twain
Hey Campers and Staff! My name is Jessica Twain and this weeks interview is about Olivia. She is one of the General counselors in SSGL. This is her first year at camp and she is loving every moment so far. I decided to interview her because she was new and I really wanted to know her point of view. Also you will able to learn more about her.
JT. What is your name?
OC. My name...
Dear Laurel Wood (From the Laurelwood Ledger-...
By Leah Roffman
Sandy says: I’m new here at camp and I am getting very homesick, what should I do?
Laurel Wood says: That is common for new campers to be homesick on their first year (or maybe other years) here at Laurelwood. The best thing to do is to get your mind off of home and get active. Hang out with people from your bunk and make new friends. Another thing to do is do an activity you...
Summer Fashion at camp (From the Laurelwood...
By Erin Marlor and Leah Roffman
From new summer trends to the old, many of the clothing we wore back then we still wear today. Such as the amazing Soffee shorts we wear almost everyday in the summer, which are made of thousands of colors from red to blue to even tye dye. Think back to the 1980’s when they always leggings were popular, now they have just recently made a big comeback and now they...
True “Laurelwoodites” (From the Laurelwood Ledger-...
By Emily Opper
Sammt Krevalin, Leah Roffman and Missy Cohen—three right side super seniors—have been coming to Camp Laurelwood for a total of 15 years between the three of them.
EO- How long have you been coming to camp here?
MC- 6 Years
SK- 5 Years
LR- 4 years
EO-What is your favorite thing to do at camp?
All- Gaga and Boating
EO-What is your favorite meal?
All- Grilled Cheese
EO-Where...
Unearthed: The Laurelwood Ledger (2008)
In 2008, before the time of the Laurel Letter, another camp newspaper existed. Remnants of this newspaper, the Laurelwood Ledger, have been accidentally discovered on an eMac in the Computer Lab. Without further delay, here is some news that the Laurelwood Ledger covered in 2008, presented with minimal changes.
Lives of Laurelwooders: Getting A Dog
Interview article conducted by Breezie Miller, G12
Three years ago, Erica Horowitz of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, got a special surprise she’ll never forget. It was a dog. To be specific, they got a chocolate Lab called M&M, Emmie for short.
Her neighbor offered the dog because she was going back to school and having both of her dogs would be too much work for her. It all started with...
Lives of Laurelwooders: New Baby in the House
Interview article conducted by Erica Horowitz, G12
On July 14th, 2009 at 12:49 pm, the Miller family had a wonderful addition into the family. It was a girl and her name was Jacqueline Walmsley Miller, born in Milford, Conn. Jacqueline was the 3rd child in the family as Breezie has one more younger brother named Forrest, who is 9 years old.
Jacqueline is 1 years old now and fitting in...
Senior Girls Bunks Create Their Own Silly Versions...
(as written on August 3rd)
By Haley Applebaum, G13
Last night, the Senior Girls had a very interesting evening activity! All the Senior Girls on Girls Campus had to choose a song out of Hazel’s white cup without looking. Then, the excited Seniors rushed back to their bunks to change the words of the song to be about Girls Campus. They had to do this in under 30 minutes!
For example,...
Senior Girls Sharpen their Tie-Dye Skills
By Lexie Kelleher, G8, and Haley Applebaum, G13
At night on August 3rd, the Senior Girls did tie-dying for our evening activity. Our first step for tie-dying was to go to our bunk and get white clothing to tie-dye. The second step was writing your name (first and last) with a sharpie on the clothing. Then, we soaked our materials in water and then, we had to wring it out all the way. After, we...
Senior Girls Take Time out to Tie-Dye Things
By Lucy Frenkel, G10
At night on August 3rd, the Senior Girls had the wonderful evening activity of tie-dye. The tie dye activity was outside the Arts & Crafts hut. In tie-dye, we tie-dyed shirts, underwear, pillow cases, shorts, and more. First we wet our things with water, then, we folded up our things, we put them in the dye, and then we let it rest for a short time. Finally we put them...
Picture from Camper Corner Evening Activity...
Drawn by Hannah Applebaum, G11, August 3rd, 2010
Senior Girls Compete by Spoofing Popular Songs
By Lucy Frenkel, G10
At night on August 2nd, Senior girls had an awesome activity on girls campus. One counselor from each bunk was chosen to pick a popular song out of a hat. With a 30-minute deadline, each bunk was to work as a team to change the lyrics of the song to lyrics that are funny and silly (and true) about Girls Campus. G8 did the spoof of ‘California Girls.’ G10 did...
Senior Girls Bunks Compete in a Scavenger Hunt
By Lucy Frenkel, G10
On August 9th, at night, the Senior Girls had a scavenger hunt. They had a half hour to complete it. Each Senior Girl bunk was given a list of things ranging from litter to taking pictures of things or people. The hunt started on Girls Campus. When the scavenger hunt began, each bunk went their separate ways. In the end, G11 got the most items.
Senior Girls Start Their Own Scrapbook
By Lucy Frenkel, G10
At night on August 10th, the Senior Girls made scrapbooks. Hazel had everyone grab a couple of memories from their bunk, and then everyone went down to the mess hall to start their own scrapbook. The supplies consisted of markers, paper, stickers, glitter pens, ribbons, magazines, scissors, and more. Though almost nobody finished, it was a fun experience for everyone.
A Day in the Life at Camp Laurelwood
By Emily Morrissey, G11
Bzzzz…. You wake up in the morning and rush to get to the den. What will be going on? It’s hot and your excited for an amazing day. You go down to the Mess Hall and eat a delicious breakfast. French toast sticks and syrup. We go back to the bunk and clean up. Then you leave and go to first period. Will it be Volleyball or Boating? Then you go to swim. It might...
Camper Corner: Stay in Contact with Fellow Campers
By Maximillion Head, B9
Hey, it’s the last week of camp. Some people are psyched, some people are sad, and others are going to miss their new and old friends. But maybe, there’s a way to stay in contact with them. Get your friend’s phone number or email address to always stay in touch. But word of advice: just don’t be the type that wants to know were you are every...
What we are looking forward to at Camp Laurelwood...
(as written on July 26th)
By Jenny Kramer, G8, and Sammy Horowitz, G8
This summer we are looking forward to August 8th. We are going to Lake Compounce and can’t wait to go on the daring upside-down and water rides. Some memories of us are still left on Boulder Dash while pieces of our life are still on the upside-downs and turns of Scat. We love the pictures that we take with all our...
Looking
(as written on July 26th)
By Jodi Teitelman, G12
Looking ahead, looking ahead of now
Lake Compounce, Maccabiah, who knows
Who knows when these wishes will be memories
Looking behind, looking behind of now
Big O, Laurelwood Idol, much fun
I remember when these memories were wishes
Looking now, in present time, looking now in present time
Laurelwood’s Got Talent, can’t wait
...
What we are looking forward to at Camp Laurelwood...
(as written on July 26th)
By Hannah Bienstock, G8, and Lexie Kelleher, G8
What we are looking forward to at Laurelwood is going to Lake Compounce because of all the rides! We are also looking forward to all of the fun things we do such as boating, swimming, gaga and ropes. The best part of Laurelwood is meeting new friends and seeing old ones.
What I am looking forward to at Camp Laurelwood...
(as written on July 26th)
By Natalie Aronson, G8
This year at Camp Laurelwood, I am looking forward to seeing my old friends and getting to know them better and then meeting new friends!!! I am also looking forward to all of the activities that I enjoyed last year and learning how to do new things this year. I can’t wait until the BIG-O and Maccabiah this year to see how it has improved...
What I am looking forward to at Camp Laurelwood...
(as written on July 26th)
By Lydia Cooper, G12
This year at camp, I am looking forward to seeing old friends from previous camp years. I am also looking forward to making many new friendships with lots of different people. One last thing I’m look forward to is catching up with friends and talk about what you did over the year.
What I am looking forward to at Camp Laurelwood...
(as written on July 26th)
By Lucy Frenkel, G10
This summer at Camp Laurelwood I am most looking forward to “Laurelwood’s Got Talent.” Why is this? Because I’m really looking forward to seeing the cool things that people can master, or at least try. Another reason is that I can’t help but see the funny things people will perform. This wonderful camp-friendly event will take...
What I am looking forward to at Camp Laurelwood...
(as written on July 26th)
By Jane Levin, G10
I am really excited to start camp, but there are some things I can’t wait to do! I really can’t wait to go on the zipline. For years I’ve been afraid but I know I can do it. I’m not sure why I wasn’t brave enough last year, but now I can. I think we’ll be going to the ropes course some time this week. I’m...
What I am looking forward to at Camp Laurelwood...
(as written on July 26th)
By Brie Gershoni, G12
This year at Camp Laurelwood I am looking forward to many things. For the most part, I am looking forward to having a blast with all my bunkmates and friends! Other than that, I am looking forward to becoming independent and being able to wake up early!
Talk from Tank: Life in the Little Laurelwood Lake
Conducted by Noah Emrick, B12
Interviewer: Tank, how old are you?
Tank: I’m 73 years old.
Interviewer: Do you ever come out of the water?
Tank: No, I never have.
Interviewer: What do you mainly eat everyday?
Tank: Mostly bread and fruit.
Interviewer: Are you a male or a female?
Tank: I’m a female.
Interviewer: Where do you live?
Tank: I live at the Lower Lake.
...
Talk from Tank: Life in the Little Laurelwood Lake
Conducted by Josh Gagne, B7
Interviewer: Tank, how would you like your lake changed?
Tank: The other turtles and I all wish for a cleaner and more refined lake.
Interviewer: If you were a Ninja Turtle, which one would you be?
Tank: Michealangelo, for sure.
Interviewer: Do you consider yourself overweight ?
Tank: No, I see myself as average.
Interviewer: Are you in any...
Talk from Tank: Life in the Little Laurelwood Lake
Conducted by Jake Pappas, B6
Interviewer: How much do you eat?
Tank: A lot.
Interviewer: How old are you?
Tank: 79 years old.
Interviewer: Would you rather be a turtle or a human?
Tank: A turtle!
Interviewer: Do you know what you are?
Tank: Yes.
Interviewer: Do you want anything to change in your lake?
Tank: Yes, Less pollution.
Interviewer: Do you know who Jackie Chan is? He’s...
The Laurel Letter Issue 3 Now Online!
Laurel Letter Issue 3
Talk from Tank: Life in the Little Laurelwood Lake
Conducted by Daniel Unger, B9
Interviewer: Where do you live?
Tank: The Lower Lake.
Interviewer: Where by the lower lake?
Tank: Under the dock.
Interviewer: What kind of turtle are you?
Tank: A snapping turtle!
Interviewer: When do people come to feed you?
Tank: After lunch.
Interviewer: Do you like it when the kids come and feed you?
Tank: Yes, they make me feel appreciated.
Tank: The Legend of The Little Laurelwood Lake
By Joseph Levin, B9
If one day during a free period, you decide to walk down to the dock down by the Mess Hall, you will find a turtle commonly known as Tank. This turtle is one foot by one foot on estimate and his weight is unknown. On warm days, he will appear at the dock during Lunch time waiting to be fed. His usual diet consists of whatever happens to be present after the meal. One of my...