Looking to end 11-year title drought

     It is one of the longest slumps in the storied history of the Great Indian Games.  The Tuscarora tribe has not won the overall title since 1994.  Campers have come and gone with no title to show for their hard work. “I want it pretty badly,” says Pok-O senior and sixth-year Tuscarora Geoffrey Livsey. Last year, at age 11, Livsey was the youngest ever tribal Chief.

    Whether or not Livsey is Chief again this summer will be decided at next week’s tribal elections, but one thing is for sure: The Tuscarora are off to a strong start in pursuit of the elusive championship.  The braves in blue dominated Thursday’s Great Indian Track Meet, the opening event on the 2005 schedule.  Campers from all five Iroquois nations took part in a variety of contests including the Spoon and Egg race; the Dragon Race (left); the Wheelbarrow Race; the Keesevile Fire Brigade; Dizzy Bat and Helmet; the Leap Frog; Running Relay; Cracker, Whistle and Pie Slam and the Shoe Tangle.

     With the victory in the track meet, the Tuscarora were warned that no tribe has ever won the track meet and gone on the win Indian Days, although this is more myth then fact.  None the less, Livsey is optimistic about his tribe’s chances.  “We got stacked (with talented new campers). I’ve never won but I feel good this year.”

     Finishing tied for second place were the Seneca and the 2004 tribal champion Cayuga.  The Onondaga ended up fourth, while the Mohawk, clearly lacking in size, finished fifth. (see Indian Games results here). The first Camp MacCready event, Iroquois Nation Rolas, is scheduled for Sunday.

CAMPERS TAKE TO THE STAGE

     The summer’s first Moonshiner was held Thursday night at the newly-renovated H.T. Swan Barnboard theater.  A “Moonshiner” IS THE Pok-O-MacCready title for skit night and there were no shortage of talented acts. Among the highlights were the Pioneer section’s song and dance (which could be better termed as a “song and stomp”), Nathan Swan’s impersonation of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a brave and beautiful rendering of a selection from Les Miserable by camper Lindsay Forcadi (below). She received a standing ovation.

     “It was an awesome Moonshiner,” raved Pok-O Headmaster Erik Zimmerman. Added camp Admissions Director Chris Durlacher, “The energy was amazing, and usually the opening Moonshiner can set the stage for the mood and psyche of the entire summer.”

The full house was treated with new, deluxe theater seating that includes orchestra, loge, mezzanine and bleacher sections. Campers have many more chances to showcase their dramatic skiils with two more Moonshiners, an “air guitar” competition, and a drama performance scheduled over the next several week.

BUSY WEEKEND IN THE WOODS, ON THE WATERS

     With eleven wilderness trips heading out of camp, the first weekend of overnight trips promises to be a big one.  Trips range from hikes over the Adirondack 46ers, to a kayak trip and mountain biking expedition.  The 4th of Jully weekend weather forecast calls for perfect conditions. As trips return to camp, we will try and pass along accounts.  For more, check out the WILDERNESS link.

COMING UP AT CAMP: Several Camp MacCready riders and horsemasters will travel to the prestigous Lake Placid Horse Show sunday to watch the nation’s best show jumpers in action.... The 230th annual Revolutionary War will take place Monday..... Inter-camp competition starts Tuesday as the Intermediate and Senior boys face off against Camp Lincoln in baseball.

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