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6/24/97

The weather has been a bit of everything. We have managed to get lots of Skiing, Sailing, Swimming, Windsurfing, Kayaking and Canoeing in.... in between the rain drops... We have had lots of time to be applying sunscreen... so the Sun has not let us down at all! The past few days have been so hot.. that all campers have enjoyed the cooling effects of Meta Lake.

The New Tennis/Basketball Complex is GORGEOUS!!! Everyone has enjoyed playing Tennis on the 5 Courts which are also equipped for night time play! The New Basketball Court has also been very active by our pioneers in the evening time!

CABIN ONE

Hi! I’m Jennie Ireland from Edinburgh, Scotland. This is my first year as a counselor at Camp Marimeta. I’ll be in cabin one and I can’t wait to get to know all the kids. I lived in the Northwoods of Wisconsin for a year between high school and university. I lived with a wonderful family and was an exchange student at the local high school. During my year in the states I learned a lot about myself and the world and I fell in love with America. I am so excited to be back “home” again this summer. Camp Marimeta is a wonderful place to be and I feel honored to be working here. I’ll be teaching mainly on the waterfront and am looking forward to a hot, sunny, fun-filled summer.

Hi! My name is Kate Ferguson and I am here all the way from Auchland, New Zealand. I am 19 years old and at home I live with my parents and 2 sisters who are 13 and 21. I was at university last year, but I am taking a year off to have a break from study. This is my first time in the USA which is very exciting and I am really looking forward to my summer as a camp counselor. I love children and am really pleased to be spending my summer with them. I am in cabin one with my 2 fabulous co-counselors Jen & Lauren. I know we are going to make sure the girls have a wonderful time here. I am teaching swimming and tennis. I’ve played tennis since I was seven and I’ve been swimming all my life. I really look forward to getting to know all the girls and joining them in what will be one of their best summers ever!

Hi, I’m Lauren Jochem. I’m from Eagle River, Wi and attend school in Mankato, MN. I am 20 years old and will be a junior in the fall. This is my 2nd year at camp. I will be teaching drama most of the time. I love camp! It is a home away from home and I can’t wait for all the kids to get here for a great summer!

CABIN TWO

Hello, I’m Fee and this is my 3rd summer at Camp Marimeta, This year I am in cabin 2, which is totally wonderful. I like outdoorsy activities and this year I am teaching riflery again. After camp I am going to Albion College , in Michigan for a years exchange study, which I am really looking forward to. This summer will be the best ever!

Hi, my name is Lea Pollack. I am one of 3 counselors in the great cabin 2. I am very excited about this summer, and getting to know all the girls. This is my first summer at Marimeta. I am going to be teaching swimming, boating & canoeing, cooking, and sailing. I am originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. My family moved to San Diego 7 years ago. I have just finished my first year at California State University, Chico, studying general education. I enjoyed being outdoors and teaching. I have taught grade 5 Hebrew at my synagogue in San Diego for the past 4 years and last year at the synagogue at school.

G’day! My name is Kylee Pinnow. I am 23 years old and from Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia. I am so excited to be looking after your children this summer. With my dedication and love for children I will do my best to make this summer the best summer of their lives! This summer I will be doing swimming and ski. I look forward to meeting you all on Parent’s Weekend.

CABIN THREE

Hi! My name is Tara Murray and I’m very excited to be your child’s counselor. I’m 20 years old and a junior at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. Originally, I’m from Albany, NY. This summer I’ll be instructing softball, drama, soccer, cooking, and boating & canoeing. I look forward to meeting you on Parent’s Weekend.

Hello, my name is Faith Schneider and this is my 7th year at Camp Marimeta. This is my second summer as director of sailing. I also teach basketball and softball. I’m a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin and live in Deerfield. I can’t wait to meet and love the kids in cabin 3.

Hi! My name is Moran Avital. I am 20 years old and I come from Jerusalem, Israel. I have recently finished my army service. At camp I will be teaching arts and crafts, riflery, cooking, and Bat Mitzvah classes. I’m looking forward to a great summer!

CABIN FOUR

Hi! My name is Heather Lindert, and this is my first summer at camp. I’m really looking forward to meeting your children. I’m 21 years old and I just graduated from UW-Madison with a B.S. in English. I’m from Wisconsin originally, but I’ve lived in many different parts of the country. I’m very happy to be here, and I think we’re going to have a great summer!

Molo (Xhosa for Hello!) I am Deanne Douglass. This is my first summer at camp and my first visit to the United States. I’m from South Africa and a travel agent by profession. I am 21 years old and very much an outdoor person. I look forward to the summer and meeting all of my ranchers. See you at Parent’s Day.

G’day! My name is Sandy Roberts and I’m from Australia. This is my very first summer camp and first time to travel overseas. I am so excited to be here and can’t wait to meet your children. This is going to be a great summer filled with many new and exciting things. I am 21 years old and love to participate in different water sports. I look forward to meeting you at Parent’s Day. See you soon!

CABIN FIVE

I am Jenny Matthew and this is my sixth summer at Marimeta. I was a camper for 5 years and this is my first year as a counselor. I live in Highland Park, IL. I am going to be a senior in high school. I am so excited to meet the campers and hope to make their summer the best ever!!

G’day! My name is Fiona TIlling. I’m a 21 year old professional photographer all the way from Christchurch, New Zealand. I will the the fabulous photography teacher and tennis coach this summer. Here to the most exciting and rewarding summer ever. I look forward to meeting everyone especially the kids!!! See ya!

Hello! My name is Sara Lawrence and I am from Blue Earth, MN. I attend Mankato State University and will be a Junior this coming fall. This is my first year ever at Camp Marimeta and I am so excited to be here. I will be teaching tennis, swimming, and archery. I look forward to this summer and meeting and learning with the girls of Camp Marimeta.

CABIN SIX

Hi! My name is Lisa Lieberman and I am from Downtown Chicago. I have just completed my freshman year at The University of Illinois and I am so excited to be a counselor in cabin 6 this summer. I was a camper at Marimeta for six years and a counselor in cabin 2 last summer. I am a sports enthusiast and will be instructing water skiing, softball, and basketball. I look forward to getting to know each of your daughters and giving them an unforgettable summer experience.

G’day, my name is Jo Gallet. I am from Melbourne, Australia and it is my first time as a counselor at Camp Marimeta. In Australia we have nothing like camp, so I cant wait to meet all the kids and experience “camp life.”

Hi. My name is Kim Goldsmith and I am from Northbrook, IL. This will be my eighth summer at Camp Marimeta. This summer I the director of boating and canoeing, a lifeguard, and a waterski instructor. Next fall, I will be a sophomore at Miami University where I am studying special education. During the school year I am involved in everything from a sorority to synchronized swimming to skydiving club. I am really excited to get to know your daughters and look forward to another great summer at camp.

CABIN SEVEN

Hi! I’m Jessie Hales and this is my first wonderful summer at Marimeta. I’m 18 years old and I just graduated from high school. I have been a swimmer for 9 years, water polo player for 8, and a gymnast for 4. I’ll be teaching swimming, gymnastics, and I’ll be head lifeguard here at camp. I am looking forward to a sensational summer with my kids in cabin 7 along with the rest of the campers.

Taryn Kutchin is hanging with the girls in cabin 7 this summer. She is a junior at Boston University studying Public Relations. Back for her 8th summer, Taryn is still teaching cooking, sailing, and will also assist in evening activities.

Hi! My name is Nicole. I completed my first year of university in Winnepeg, Canada in the faculty of Arts, but I will be transferring to the faculty of Education in the fall. I enjoy acting, singing, and dancing and am looking forward to my first year at Camp Marimeta!

CABIN 8

Natasha hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She is a recent graduate of the University; of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Psychology. Natasha will be busting a move in both jazz and aerobics classes this summer and is excited to help make this summer the best yet for Marimeta.

CABIN 9

My name is Serena Pollack and this is my fourth summer at Marimeta. I teach skiing and sailing. I just graduated from the University of Wisconsin and I am starting law school this fall at Denver University. I am excited to be working with 13 year olds again in cabin 9. I can’t wait for the summer to start.

All the way from Cincinnati, OH, the land of WKRP, comes Lauren Young.
Mover and shaker on both the soccerfield and basketball court, Lauren is all about having’ fun this summer. She is one semester away from graduating with a psychology degree from the University of Michigan and is ready for a summer chock full of crazy fun!

Hello, I will be your child’s counsellor in cabin 9 this summer, and I just can’t wait!! I arrived here from Israel, after serving for the past 2 years in the Air Force. I was very excited to come here and be a part of the Marimeta family. At camp I will be teaching Aerobics, dance, swim, arts & crafts and Having Fun!!

CABIN 10

Hi, I’m Jamie Heyden and I am going to attend the University of Wisconsin - Madison in the fall. I am back for my 8th great summer at camp teaching tennis and aerobics. I can’t wait to spend my summer with the wonderful girls of cabin 10.

Hi, I’m Sarah Weil. I am 17 years old and I live in L.A. I am a former camper at Marimeta for 5 years and this is my first year as a counselor. I play varsity tennis for my Highschool and I will be teaching tennis this summer. I will also be teaching aerobics and basketball. Marimeta is my home away from home and I am so excited to share all my experiences as a camper with your children. I can’t wait for summer of ‘97 to begin.

Hi! My name is Christy Mabert and I am so excited to be a counselor at camp Marimeta. I am going to enter my sophomore year of college. I am proud to have lettered in Varsity softball and will be teaching softball as well as skiing at camp this summer. I have heard so many wonderful things about your children and am looking so forward to spending the summer of 1997 with them.

CABIN 11

Kia Ora, I’m Katy Leather, aka ‘smurf’, from the (relatively speaking) tiny isles of New Zealand. I border on being painfully cheerful and am a great lover of life and believer in the beauty of the human spirit. The love of my life is sitting in the middle of an oversized puddle, on a piece of wood, with a flapping handkerchief....apparently Americans call it sailing! However, more than anything else in the world, I love people and that is why I am at camp. Have a great summer!!

Hi, I am Jill West as the youngest of 4 children and the only girl, my skills and interests are vast. When I am not coaching gymnastics, volleyball, softball, basketball and waterskiing at Camp Marimeta, I am the Marketing Coordinator for an international software development company in Birmingham, Alabama. Somewhere in Between I enjoy Hiking with my beagle, Wrigley, bicycling, juggling and spending time with my family. I have a BA in Advertising from the University of Alabama and plan to begin my MBA studies next year.

Hi! My name is Susan Beresford and I am so excited to be back at Camp Marimeta for my third summer. I am also excited because I am going to be the counselor for many of your wonderful children for the second year in a row. I am heading up the arts and crafts program this year. I am also proud to say that I have been fortunate enough to have my work shown in a gallery this past year. I love nature and can’t wait to spend another wonderful Marimeta summer with your children.

CABIN 12

Hi, my name is Jill Bogart. This is my first summer at Marimeta, and I am already having a great time. I can’t wait until the kids are here. I live and go to the University in Guelph, Ontario and have just turned 20. I am very excited to share my love of canoeing with the girls this summer and I am sure I have a lot to learn from them as well. I am looking forward to a fun and crazy summer in cabin 12.

CABIN 13

Hi, I am Jennifer Krieger and am so excited to be back for my 8th summer at Camp Marimeta. Although my home is Northbrook, Il., I am a sophomore attending the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The waterfront is where you can find me teaching windsurfing and sailing, but the majority of my time is going to be spent having a great summer with my campers!

WATERFRONT

My name is Greg Haywood and I am from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I am so excited to be heading up the waterfront this summer. I was fortunate enough to work and live on a privately owned ship for several years and was able to see many different countries. However, none can compare to the beauty of the North Woods. I can’t wait to meet all of your children. I am confident that this will be a GREAT summer for everyone!

TENNIS

My name is Scott Black and I have travelled all the way from South Florida to spend the summer at Marimeta. Most of my time will be spent hanging out on the tennis courts as Tennis Pro. In my time away from the courts I plan on coaching our intercamp basketball and softball teams and helping out anywhere I may be needed. I am looking forward to a great summer away from the Florida heat, but most of all getting to know all of your girls.

HEALTH CENTER

Hi! My name is Jody Bradley (also known as Jody Nurse.) Although I was here for 6 years as a camper, this is my third year as head nurse. I love taking care of all of your children and helping to keep them healthy.
My specialty areas in nursing are ICU, CCU, and ER. Over the past few years I have been fortunate enough to get to know your children, and can’t wait to meet the children who are new to Marimeta this year.

Jane Setchell is my name and I am from England. I am registered in pediatrics there and am happy to be spending the summer at Marimeta. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about all of the children and look forward to assisting in their care this summer.