WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI BULLETIN BOARD
Our Alumni
Bulletin Board includes over 300 messages and email addresses of alumni who
still cherish their summer camp memories of Camp Cayuga. We've received messages from
alumni all over the world, some of whom date back to the 1960’s! We'd be delighted
to share your Cayuga memories by posting your message on this bulletin board. To add your
message, click here.
To view the Cayuga Alumni Photo Gallery, or submit photos of your own,
click here.
Craig Vinson (’82 Cayuga Staff) – Craig sent us an email from
Hugo, Minnesota to say “To Sharon & Lori – My sincerest apologies.
cravnsn@msn.com
Geraint Davies Welsh (’89 Cayuga Staff) – Geraint wrote to say, “Hello
Brian, I worked for you in 1989. I just wanted to thank you for a brilliant
experience. I first started my many years of travelling at Cayuga, and I
must say it opened my eyes to the world! It was a great experience meeting
people from around the world and I thank you for it.
Xxgazza1968@hotmail.com
Jeffrey Anderson (’91 to ’92 Cayuga Staff) – Jeffrey sent us an email
from Cincinnati, Ohio to say, “Camp Cayuga was one of the best experiences
of my life. I worked for two summers and to this day I tell people it was a
pivotal time in my life. I have the best memories there and working at Camp
Cayuga really changed my life. I will NEVER forget it. Some day I would like
to visit the camp and remind myself of my days at Camp Cayuga. I really wish
I could get in contact with my friends or even some former campers.”
Teacher.jeff.Anderson@gmail.com
H.T. Fownes (’93 Cayuga Staff) – H.T. emailed us from Altoona, PA to
say, “I had a great time catching up with some of the old gang thanks to
this message board! I recently changed my email address to
hfownes@verizon.net. Always looking
forward to hearing from any of the “93” crew!”
Julie Baker (’84 to ‘86 Cayuga camper) – Julie, from Fredericksburg, VA
writes, “Hope ya’ll are still enjoying life. I found some old pics of Colby
Jones & Sari Vernon recently. We knew hot to have a good time! I’m still
trying to explain us to my son."
bakeitup@verizon.net
Anatoly Chuchkov (’07 Cayuga Staff) – Sent us a quick email to say
hello. Thank you for all the great meals in 2007.
banderas7apr86@rambler.ru
Robin Tauber (’74-’75 Cayuga camper) – Robin, from East Brunswick, NJ,
wrote “I had the best summers at Cayuga and this summer my children
will be attending Cayuga. I can’t wait for Visiting Day! Definitely looking
to get back in touch with campers from “74-’75.”
Rtauber22@gmail.com
Pat Martin (‘91 Cayuga Staff) – Pat writes, “Many great memories from
that summer & the wonderful friends made. I am still in regular contact with
Ken Noah, Vince Balas, Mariann Saas & Melissa Shea. I would love to hear
from any staff (or my kids!) from that summer. Scott Faber & Bernie are you
out there?"
Patrick@bishopsgatehomes.co.uk
Michael Henwick (’96 Cayuga Staff) – Wrote, “Could anyone put me in
touch with either Cathy Rogers or Brent Jones? Both were staff members in 96
& I have lost contact with them.”
Michael@fspa.co.za
Renay (Packin) Harris (’65-‘67 Cayuga camper) – Renay, from Leonardo, NJ,
recently wrote “Just a note to let everyone know, this camp is where I spent
the happiest time of my life. If you get the chance, GO THERE!”
walkawayrenay@yahoo.com
Patti (Bell) Jensen (’93 to ’94 Cayuga Staff) – Patti emailed us from
Brookhaven, PA to say “Hi Brian and Trish, I always think of you guys around
the end of the school year. I have water-colored memories of the place and
the great people I met during those years. I especially loved your parents,
hope all is well. Love Patti J.”
pattime@comcast.net
Joan (Pawlett) Cutting (‘91 Cayuga Nurse) – Joan writes, “I was your camp
nurse in 1991 and truly enjoyed the camp and the campers. I also loved my
the Teen Campus Directors, Mike & Arline Buynak.”
rnmejok@aol.com
Ted Pivovarnick (‘70’s Cayuga camper) – Recently sent us a short email
to say hello. Give our regards to your mom (camp nurse), your dad (athletic
director), your sister (waterfront director), and your brothers (camp
staff). atpivo@optonline.net
Greg David (’84-’87 Cayuga camper) – Wrote, “My first summer at Cayuga
was in 1984 (hard to believe that is now 15 years ago!!), and an absolutely
PERFECT summer was capped off with a Camper of the Year award. I was in B9,
and I was hooked. I came back the next 3 summers, finishing off in 1987 on
Senior Side (B22). Great memories… AND, great friends too! A handful of your
Senior-Siders from 1986 & 1987 planned a reunion last weekend… what a blast
to see Gina Durante, Sari Vernon, Krissy Noviello, Robyn Schilling, Greg
Barkan, Kurt Eggering, Dave Reale (he hosted), Barbra Berwald, Martin Deegan,
Joselyn Fine, Mike Kervel, Debbie Fishman, Mindy Hirshburg & Sunny Singer.
greggdavid@aol.com
Mike Asche (’60’s Cayuga camper) – Mike, from Canton, GA, recently wrote
“Great years with Fred Williams, Uncle Macum, Dave and Susan Neufeldt, Al (Ticki)
Albert, Dave Bromberg, Paula Greif, Laurie Lewitt, Andy Kent, Jeff Check,
Jeff Schwartz, Diane Silverman, Mike Cusamano, Andy Appel, Zack Kass, etc.
Green are the hills, Camp Cayuga Happy Land I’m gonna buy a ticket if I can.
masche@windstream.net
Roger Reid (’59 Cayuga camper ‘63 to ’64 Cayuga Staff) – Roger emailed
us from Apopka, FL to say “I was a camper in 1959 (nicknamed “Junior”
because I was so small) and later a Junior Counselor in the Senior Camp,
when Fred Williams still owned Camp Cayuga. I have lots of fond memories of
“the senior girls”, “the canteen”, Camp Olympics, Bucky Hatchett, Harry Lee,
Fuzzy, and so many others.”
Bonzo1114a@aol.com
Franny Jones (‘06 to ‘08 Cayuga camper ’) – Franny writes, “I’m trying
to find Robyn and Katie, I don’t know your emails because I lost my phone,
trying to rebuild contacts.”
Ffjones1@hotmail.com
Jonathan Kaplan (’90 to ’93 Cayuga camper) – Jonathan, from St.
Petersburg, Fl. writes, “Man do I miss those good old days. My cabin always
won the Scavenger Hunt and had a night on the town at Two Guys Pizza. I’d
love to get in touch with Scott Heffes, Jordan Barth or Joshua Blitz".
Balboa3680@aol.com.
Marla (Cornejo) Chait (’70 to ’73 Cayuga camper) - Marla sent us an
email from Forest Hills, New York to say “My summers at Cayuga were the best
of my life. I not only carried away great memories, but a Gary Pivo “4 leaf
clover find” in my wallet as well (until my purse was stolen last year… so
much for good luck) LOL. Wanted to say hi to Bean, Evan, Randi, Laurie,
Mike, Lisa, Charley, the Pivo’s, Cymanksky’s…too many to mention".
Mac5burro@aol.com.
We also received a “Hello & How Are You” message from Ariel Offir
(‘08 Cayuga staff) from Miami, Florida at
jewanthis@aol.com and Erin (Stevenson) O’Brien from East Jordan,
Michigan at erinkay7@aol.com.
Barbara (Kolodey) Margolies (’71 to ’74 camper) – Barbara writes,
“I’m looking to get in touch with Laurie Rader, Randi Kaminsky, Barry
Lowell, Gary Pito, etc. I would love to hear from one and all. What
wonderful memories I have of camp that I would like to laugh about and
reconnect with those that helped shape them”.
gemma387@optonline.net
Anthony Fletcher (’90 to ’92 Cayuga camper) – Anthony emailed us from
Bridgewater, NJ to say “I had so much fun at camp and have many great
memories. I looked at the photos and reminisced about how fun the Olympics
were, cheering until I lost my voice. I just want to say thank you to
everyone for all the fun memories”.
jinyeongcho3@gmail.com
Chris Giles (’91 to ’93 Cayuga staff) – Chris, from Essex, United
Kingdom, recently wrote “Just wanted to say hello to all staff and campers
who shared the great Cayuga times. Would love to hear from Mary Cay”.
superso101@hotmail.co.uk
We also recently received a “Hello & How Are You” messages from the
following Cayuga alumni: Ariann Chelli (‘90’s Cayuga camper) from Las
Vegas, Nevada at
ariann_chelli@yahoo.com; Frank Chelli (90’s Cayuga camper) from
Las Vegas, Nevada at
goozie_kid@yahoo.com and Janna Orons (Cayuga camper) from Wexford,
Pennsylvania at jannaboo@yahoo.com.
Renee (Marchak) Abstender (’87 Cayuga camper) – Renee emailed us from
Brewerton, New York to say “I’m searching for Ronda Tulip from Cabin G-23
during the summer of ’87. If you’re out there I’d love to here from you, as
well as anyone else from G-23. I only spent one summer at Cayuga but my
cabin made me feel as if I’d been there forever! I’ve never forgotten you…
Ronda, Kirsten, Rita, Jen, Sheryl, Amy, Liz (counselor), Melissa, etc. Great
memories with some great gals!! I’d love to hear from anyone that remembers
me. rmarchak@yahoo.com
Nicole Kryszuk (‘80’s Cayuga camper) – Nicole from Rye, New York
writes, “Camp Cayuga brings back some of my favorite childhood memories! I
live in Westchester now, teach 3rd grade, and finished my Masters degree in
Education a few years ago. I would like to say hello to a few old friends,
Nikki Berwald, Suzy Popkin, Jenna Flemming, Amy Vent, Stacey from New
City(?), and Allison from New Jersey.
nkryszuk@hotmail.com
Diana Freeman (’99 Cayuga camper) – Diana recently emailed us from
Cambridge, Massachusetts. She writes “I was in Cabin G-21 during the summer
of ’99. I just found my Cayuga diary, which was hilarious to read. Emily,
Trevor and Eric, if you happen to come across this message, contact me! I’d
love to hear what you’ve been up to the past 10 years!
diana.freedman@gmail.com
We also recently received a warm “Hello and How Are You” message from the
following Cayuga alumni: Chelsey Ellington (’04 Cayuga camper) – from
Culpeper, Virginia at j_slash_k@yaho.com
and Ariel Ofir (’08 Cayuga staff) – from Miami, Florida at
jewanthis@aol.com.
Dave Kelly (‘01to ’03 Cayuga staff) – Dave emailed us from Bozeman,
Montana to say “It’s so amazing to think back to my summers spent at Cayuga.
If anyone is looking for a great place to go for a ski vacation, drop me a
line”. davidkelly1@hotmail.com
Greg Hoyt (’83 to ’84 Cayuga staff) – We received an email from Greg
from Saltillo, Mississippi, who writes “It’s great to see camp is still
going strong at Cayuga! Seeing the photos brings back all the great memories
from my two summers there”.
gbrickman@ms.metrocast.net
Joanne (Gebhardt) Repasky (’88 Cayuga staff) – Joanne, from
Barrington, New Jersey, writes “Hello to everyone. I’m now an official
grandmother, my daughter Nicole who attended camp at age six in 1988 is now
a mom. My other daughter Carol attended camp at age four and is now married
and the proud mom of five dogs. I hope everyone is doing well and I’d love
to hear from any of my fellow staff members from the summer of 1988”.
jcg35park@verizon.net
Chris Giles (’91 to ’93 Cayuga staff) – Greg, all the way from Essex,
United Kingdom, emailed us to say “I had such a great time at Cayuga. I
vividly remember Feasty, Ken Noah and Greg the Chef (with his “We got a
birthday today” announcements). I’d like to hear from any of the staff from
my time at Cayuga”.
supersol01@hotmail.co.uk
Laurie (Karpowich) Donitz (late ‘70’s to early ‘80’s Cayuga camper) -
Laurie wrote to us from New York, New York to say “I try to explain to my
husband the experiences I had at Camp Cayuga, but as a non-camper, he just
doesn’t get it. I still miss those days and now, at 43, I still say nothing
will ever beat those times at Cayuga… sweet, fun and kind. I look forward to
sending my children to Camp Cayuga when they’re a bit older”.
lkarpowich@corcoran.com
Bruce Miller (’75 Cayuga staff) – Bruce emailed us from Dimondale,
Michigan to say, “I was recently reminded of my summer as a camp counselor
33 years ago. I remember taking the kids to Cape Cod on bikes and skiing on
Lake Wallenpaupack, what a wonderful summer!"
bamiller20@hotmail.com
James Willis (’02 Cayuga staff) – James from England writes, “Hope
everyone is good and getting what they want out of life. I can’t believe
it’s been SIX YEARS, time has gone by so quickly. Not a day has gone by when
I haven’t thought about my amazing days at camp, the most amazing people I
met and the friends I made. If anyone is in England and near the south, drop
me a line”.
bigchiefwillsy@yahoo.com
H.T. Fownes (’93 Cayuga staff) – H.T. lives in Altoona, Pennsylvania
and emailed us “to send a shout out to the 1993 alumni. It would be great to
hear from anyone that wants to drop me an email”.
hfownes@verizon.net
Some other Alumni that dropped us a quick “Hello and how are you” include:
Debbie (Kritzman) Leibert (’88 to ’91 Cayuga camper) from West
Hartford, Connecticut at
dlkritzman@yahoo.com, Marissa Sweeney (’96 to ’97 Cayuga camper)
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at
mis04@fsu.edu, Harold “John” Voletsky (’59 to ’66 Cayuga camper)
from Boynton Beach, Florida at hovo@aol.com,
and Adam Ricciardi (’93 to ’97 Cayuga camper) from Newark, Delaware
at adam.ricciardi@yahoo.com
Robin Halperin (’70’s Cayuga camper) – Robin emailed us from Mount
Kisco, New York to say, “Hi everyone. Both of my kids attended Camp Cayuga,
my daughter is still a camper and my son will be a counselor this summer
(2008). I’d love to hear from Robin Pivo and Phyliss Kopman if anyone has
their info”.
robin@omnipromotions.com
Alex Gardner (’00 to ‘03 Cayuga staff) – Alex writes the he and Sarah
“just wanted to drop a note to say we’re doing well and missed camp so much
that we bought our own “cabin” in Pennsylvania. We were looking at 2004
Yearbook pictures on the website and was glad to see we made the show. They
brought back some great memories. Thanks, Brian, for allowing us the
opportunity to make a Cayuga memory that lasts a lifetime”.
Atgardner10@epix.net
Terri Cahn (’73 to ‘76 camper and ’05 Cayuga staff) – Terri emailed
to say, “Lee Diamond, Beth Fleishman, Detra Sarris, Carol Decker and I had a
reunion in Florida celebrating over 30 years of a Cayuga friendship. We
laughed for 3 straight days and reminisced with old pictures and memories.
If you want to reach any of us, you can email Lee in Vermont at
ldiamond@uvm.edu, Beth in New Jersey
at beez62@comcast.net, Detra in
Mississippi at detract@cableone.net,
Carol in New Hampshire at
climb@roadrunner.com and Terri in Florida at
eatdessrtfirst@aol.com
Benoit Panidis (’92 to ’97 Cayuga staff) – Benoit from Bordeaux,
France writes, “Camp Cayuga is still in my heart! I was the little French
guy and it was a pleasure working with Mike and Brian. I hope to return to
Cayuga one day to see everyone”.
tonicben@hotmail.com
Mike Fikaris (’92 to ’94 camper and ’98 Cayuga staff) – Mike emailed
us from New York, New York to say “I was asked recently what was the best
job I ever had and I told the person it was being a counselor at Camp
Cayuga! Just wanted to say Hi to anyone and everyone who still thinks about
those years as much as I do. I would love to hear from Grant Freeman, Kerry
Ronan, Jessica Vogel, Courtney, Steve, Paul and other kids from B-13 to
B-22, as well as any of my kids from B-7!!
mikefikaris@hotmail.com
We recently received a few short “Hello & How Are You” messages from Cayuga
alumni Cristina Hoffmann (’01 to ’02 camper) - from Caracas,
Venezuela at
titohoffmann@hotmail.com and Jamie Glassberg (’92 Cayuga camper)
at jglass6278@aol.com
Dr. Gerald (Beanie) Metalsky (’68 to ’76 Cayuga camper and staff) –
Beanie would like to say “Hello” to all the campers and staff from the 60’s
and 70’s. He’s remembered as one of the nicest guys at camp and a fantastic
drummer! He would love to hear from everyone.
metalskg@ix.netcom.com
Christine Casa (’84 to ’87 Cayuga camper) – Christine emailed us to
say “Hey, where are my girls at? We were on the Main campus in G-11 and G-12
(I think) and then one year on Teen campus before we scattered to the four
winds like autumn leaves. Shout out to Taya, Joanne, Beth, Feyette, Deena
and the rest of you, I remember you fondly.” (Hey Christine, drop us your
email address so everyone can keep in touch)
Malia (Cohen) Gordon (’70 to ’74 Cayuga camper, ’06 Cayuga staff) –
Malia recently emailed us to say “Hi, I’m looking to reconnect with some of
my old friends from Cayuga. If anyone remembers me, drop me an email.”
maliacohen@comcast.net
Jill (Wolodarsky) Klinofsky (’72 to ’74 Cayuga camper) – We received
an email from Jill saying “Hi everyone! The summers I spent at Cayuga were
two of the best. I’m looking to hear from any of the CIT’s from the summer
of ’73; we had a blast! Hope to hear from you.” (Hey Jill, drop us your
email address so everyone can keep in touch)
We also received a “Hello & How Are You” messages from the following Cayuga
alumni: Hallie Davis (’93 to ’96 Cayuga camper), Anita (Friedman)
Bousandina (’99 Cayuga camper), William Herling (’83 to ’85
Cayuga camper) at weh@liquididea.com
and Candace Leonardo (’85 to ’85 Cayuga camper) at
ctleonard@msn.com.
Nancy (Pivovarnick) Wiggins (’69 to ’85 Cayuga camper and staff) –
Nancy sends out a “Hello and how are you” to all Cayuga alumni everywhere.
She would especially like to hear from Suzanne Ventura, Marianne Bartman and
Mary Beth Robidoux. (Hey Nancy, drop us your email address so everyone can
keep in touch)
Sarah Marshner and Jared Pulling (’92 Cayuga staff) – Sarah and Jared
recently moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee and Sarah emailed us to say, “Hey
everyone, it was great to see some familiar names on this page! Jared and I
met at Cayuga in 1992 when we were both counselors. We were married three
years later and just celebrated our 12th anniversary in August. We have two
children, Abigail, 10, and Jacob, 8½. It would be great to hear from anyone
who remembers us.”
sarah.marschner@gmail.com
Leigh (Krueger) Annandale (’97 Cayuga staff) – Leigh emailed us from
Auckland, New Zealand and wanted to say “Hello to everyone. I was the crazy
South African who helped lead Britain to victory in the 1997 Cayuga
Olympics! Camp was so much fun and I can’t stop talking about it even after
all these years. I would love to hear from anyone, especially Paul Anaki or
anyone from the traveling van clan.”
Leigh.Krueger@gmail.com
Brett Landy and Jordan Gluck (’99 to ’05 Cayuga campers) – Brett and Jordan
wrote to us from Armonk, New York to say “We miss Cayuga and have some great
memories. Hopefully we can return as counselors in 2009!” (Hey guys, drop us
your email address so everyone can keep in touch).
Steve Loveland (’96 Cayuga staff) – Steve is living in Elgin, Scotland and
writes, “Hi to everyone who attended camp in the summer of 1996. My summer at Cayuga was a
life changing experience, and I know I am not alone in this feeling.
Captaining the Italian team to second place in the Cayuga Olympics is still
my crowning achievement! Oh, the memories!”
asloveland@yahoo.com
Erica (Gallagher) Schoenberg (’87 to ’93 Cayuga camper) – Erica, from Clarks
Summit, Pennsylvania, writes, “Wow, reading all the messages brings back
many great memories! I would like to say hi to everyone who was at Cayuga
from 1987 to 1993. I recently got married, finished my doctorate in
Audiology and opened up my own practice. If you remember me, feel free to
drop me an email.” ehs919@aol.com
Bruce Kamin (’64 to ’65 Cayuga camper) – Bruce lives in Gloucester,
Massachusetts and emailed us to say “I still have fond memories of camp even
after 43 years. I can still see the quad and cabins, the curved roof gym
with the canteen in front, the softball field and the lake.”
bkamin@generalcom.com
Amy Driscoll (’66 or ’67 Cayuga camper) – Amy emailed us from Belford, New
Jersey and writes, “The friends I made and the fun I had at camp will never
be forgotten. It was my first summer away from home and the staff were all
so terrific, my homesickness faded fast. I even had my first dance with a
boy at the end of the summer, which for a 9 or 10 year-old was a big deal,
at least back then.”
driscolla3@comcast.net
Renee (Marchak) Abstender (’87 Cayuga camper) – Renee is a Contract
Recruiter in Monroe, New York, has been married for eight years and has 3
boys (one is 7 and her twins are 4½). She writes, “I only attended camp for
one summer in 1987, but it was one of the best summers I had growing up. I was in cabin G-26
(I think) with Sheryl L., Jen, Rhonda, Kirtsen, Rita and
Melissa. I also remember great gals like Sunny Singer, Krissy Novac and
Barbara Berwald and guys like Deegan, Willie Medina, Alex and Greg on the
teen campus. I would love to hear from any alum from the summer of ’87 who
may remember me.” rmarchak@yahoo.com
Noelle (O’Malley) Miller (’97 to ’98 Cayuga staff) – Noelle emailed us from
Virginia to say “I would love to hear from any of my former campers or any
counselors/alumni from the summers of ’97 or ’98.”
Wonder1357@hotmail.com
We also recently received a “Hello & How Are You” messages from the
following Cayuga alumni: Jason Bailin (’83 to ’88 Cayuga camper) – from
Chicago, Illinois at jrbailin@aol.com,
Arthur Blumenthal (’58 to ’60 Cayuga staff) – from Old Bethpage, New York at
amcindcorp@aol.com, Harry Nowack
(’82 to ’83 Cayuga staff) – from Waterford, New York at
dedeebear3@htomail.com, Pablo
Manso (’07 Cayuga camper) – from Madrid, Spain at
cls@neinver.com, Alex Wollman
(’99 to ’04 Cayuga camper) – from Stamford, Connecticut at
awoll12@aim.com, Andi Manzo
(‘80’s Cayuga camper) – from Las Vegas, Nevada at
amanzo22@yahoo.com, Frank Chelli
(’95 to ’00 Cayuga camper) – from Las Vegas, Nevada at
goozie_kid@yahoo.com, Joel
Dawes (’02 Cayuga staff) – from Balwyn, Australia at
dawesjoel@yahoo.au, Mark
Mittenthal (’60 to ’66 Cayuga camper) – from Mequon, Wisconsin at
mmittenthal@wi.rr.com, Marla (Cornejo)
Chait (’70 to ’75 Cayuga camper) – from Forest Hills, New York at
mac5burro@aol.com,; Dana Dieterich
(‘80’s Cayuga staff) – from Waynesville, Ohio at
purrdpaint@wmconnect.com, and
Chris Kluzek (’02 Cayuga staff) – from wherever he’s at on his
walkabout at kluey11@hotmail.com.
Matt Guy (’92 to ’93 Cayuga camper) – Matt lives in Somerset, New Jersey and
writes “This bulletin board is great. It brought back some great memories
and names I have long tried to remember. Sara, Jessica, Stephen, Paul,
Debbie, Mia and anyone else who finds their way to this site and remembers
me, drop me an email.” Diggs3@gmail.com
Joanne Gebhardt (’88 Cayuga staff) – Joanne recently moved to
Barrington, New Jersey and runs her own business selling dog supplies. She
writes, “My daughters were campers in ’88 while I worked at camp. Nicole
just got married in August and Carol is engaged and getting married in May,
my how time flies! I’m still in touch with several people I met at Cayuga
20 years ago,
including Craig Hardie, who lives over in the UK. It’s nice to know that if
it weren’t for Camp Cayuga, I might never have been able to experience the
opportunity to meet so many wonderful people from all over the world.”
Joanne would love to hear from anyone who remembers her.
jjsjumpin@verizon.net
Michelle (Kolacskovics) Meyers ('80’s Cayuga camper) – Michelle
emailed us from Las Vegas, Nevada to say “Wow, I just took out pictures of
Camp Cayuga and the memories came flowing back! Learning how to swim,
archery, picking berries and the late-night movies on the tennis court. I
went to Cayuga for five summers and loved every minute.”
mrskolas@aol.com
Jessica (Ham) McClave (’97 to ’98 Cayuga staff) – We recently
received an email from Jessica, who lives in Parker, Colorado. She writes “I
love finding this board periodically and remembering such great times. I’d
love to hear from any campers or counselors from 1997 or 1998, as well as my
long, lost Ant.”
jessicalham@yahoo.com
Shira (Rumbolo) Newman (’82 Cayuga camper) – Shira from Lakewood, New
Jersey writes “Wow, I can’t believe I found this board! I was a camper in
’82 and it was the best summer of my life! I met the greatest people there
and have held the memories of that summer with me all these years. I was
friends with Hetty, Peter Disanza, Darri Healy, Laura Schmidt, Amy
Weinstein, Marrisa, Ron Pritchard, Nicky C. and so many other people. I’d
love to hear from anyone who went to camp from 1981 to 1983 who may remember
me.” poohbar84@aol.com
Debbie Pianko (’86 to ’90 Cayuga camper) - Debbie emailed us from Washington, DC. "Oh my
gosh - has it really been 20 years??? I can't believe it. Just seeing the names on the message board brings
back tons of memories (including my first kiss!) I’m living on Capitol Hill in Washington now - working
as a technology consultant at the White House. I spend most of my free time doing competitive rowing (crew)
and decorating my new condo." Drop Debbie a line at
dpianko@yahoo.com.
Matthew Dodge (’03 to ’06 Cayuga staff) - Matt writes to us from California, Pennsylvania
"All the years I have been a part of Cayuga, there have been so many great memories and I will
miss being a part of all of that. I would like to thank all the staff for everything they have
given and would like to say hello to any staff or campers from my 4 years attending. I would
like to hear from all of you."
ironxdodge@hotmail.com
Marty Keebler (’91 to ’92 Cayuga counselor) - Marty writes to us from Kerrsey, Pennsylvania to say hello
and that it was fun to see all the old names on the Cayuga Alumni Board.
howard.keebler@usar.army.mil
Craig Gruen-Niemiec (’94 to ’98 Cayuga camper) - Craig drops us a
hello from Armonk, New York. He misses the Olympics and would love to hear
from fellow campers to share memories of the best camp ever.
rift20@aol.com
Toby (Engelman) Bloom (’73 to ‘74 Cayuga camper) – Toby lives in Merrick,
New York and is hoping to hear from anyone who attended camp during her two
years there and anyone who was in her bunk.
workoutgrl101@aol.com
Steve Feldman (’70 to 76 Cayuga camper, ’77 Cayuga staff) – Steve emailed us from
Staten Island, New York and wanted to say hello to “all those who attended
camp with me between 1970 and 1977, those friends I made, those whom I
crossed paths with and who made my years at Cayuga most special and
memorable. Sometimes I forget where I put my keys 10 minutes earlier, but
the memories I hold from Cayuga never seem to be forgotten. The camp songs,
the hand claps (I messed it up once and we ended up in the lake), Day’s
Bakery, Wayne County Fair, Pritchard’s Farm, Tony Iuso, Mike, Wally and the
flashlight, … I could go on and on.” Steve is married to Laura and has two
sons, Ian and Sean.
sfeldman@proskauer.com
Ed Harrison (’99 to ’00 Cayuga staff) – Ed from Richmond, California wrote
us to say “Hey”. He’s been teaching the last seven years and is planning to
retire next year and sail around the world on his 51’ cutter rig, split
cabin center cockpit yacht.
eharrisonbcs@yahoo.com
Brandon Carter (’01 Cayuga camper) – Brandon dropped us a quick “Hello” from
Potomac, Maryland. Liljett2000@aol.com
Kevin Belloma (’88 to ’89 Cayuga staff) – Kevin lives in Blue Springs,
Missouri and recently emailed us to say “What great summers I had at Camp
Cayuga. I really miss being a tennis counselor on the courts all day. I live
outside of Kansas City and have been married over three years. I would love
to hear from anyone who remembers me and our nights hanging out at Kuester’s.
What great people and great times!”
Kbelloma@gmail.com.
Mike Davis (’89 and ’91 Cayuga staff) – Mike from Spalding, England is
looking for anyone who attended Camp Cayuga with him and has kept in touch
with other alumni over the years. He writes, “It would be great to find out
what everyone is up to.”
Mikedavis75@hotmail.com.
Sari Cohen (’80 Cayuga camper) – Sari emailed us from New York, New York
to say
“Hi” to all the campers from her time at camp. She is looking for her long,
lost friend named Aaron, a fellow camper she used to ride horseback with and
who may be from the Bahamas.
Sariisabela923@yahoo.com.
Dawn Burk (’85 to ’86 Cayuga camper) – Dawn lives in Conesus, New York and
writes, “I’ll never forget the memories I have from camp. Hi to Lauren,
Lindsay, Amy, Lori, Andy and anyone else who remembers me from camp. Would
love to hear you!” Burk713@yahoo.com.
Eric Padol (’85 Cayuga camper) – Eric sent an email from Bronx, New York
saying “Although I was only at camp a short time, my time there was
memorable as I met my cousin, Randy Rolon, who now lives in Denver,
Colorado. I would love to touch base with anyone from that summer,
especially anyone who was part of my bunk. Best wishes to all!”
Ejpadol@hotmai.com.
David Leach (’99 to ’00 Cayuga staff) – David emailed us from Exmouth,
England and sends a big “Hello” to all the campers and counselors from 1999
and 2000. David writes “Hopefully most of you will remember me from catching
you on the trapeze. I’m now an officer in the British Army and fly
helicopters, which is a blast! I miss Cayuga so much, and hope to hear from
anyone who was there during the summer of 1999 or 2000.”
Daveleach19@hotmail.com
Janine (Wertalik) Gregor (‘67’ish Cayuga camper) – Janine has some very fond
memories of Camp Cayuga. She and her brother attended camp when they were
about 8 years old, and both of her parents worked at Cayuga at that time as
well. Her father led nature walks, while her mother was a nurse at camp.
Kq375444@sju.edu
Matt Kessler (’60 to ’61 Cayuga camper) – Matt was looking through some old
photos and found a cabin photo from 1960. He writes “ I have some wonderful
memories of my two summers at camp, especially the one in which I was
responsible for a horse. I ended up at a university “high above Cayuga’s
waters” (Cornell)! I’m now in the process of trying to track down the Jellinek twins, who I haven’t been in contact with in over 45 years.”
mjkess@localnet.com
Kristin Quigley (’02 Cayuga camper) – Kristin lives in Boyertown,
Pennsylvania and recently emailed us this message for the Alumni Bulletin
Board: “Camp Cayuga started my love of summer camp. This past summer I ran
into Cayuga campers and senior staff while I was on vacation at Busch
Gardens in Virginia. What a surprise to see kids running around in Cayuga
shirts! It brought back the memories. Anyone that remembers me from summer
’02 should email me. Go France!”
kq375444@sju.edu
We also recently received a “Hello & How Are You” messages from the
following Cayuga alumni: Michael Henwick ('96 Cayuga staff) – from Port
Elizabeth, South Africa at
mhenwick@telkomsa.net, and Bryan Fitzgerald (’94 Cayuga
staff) – from
Biltmore Lake, North Carolina at
bryanfitzgerald@charter.net
Scott Getz (’73 to ’78 Cayuga camper) – Scott from Staten Island, New York
emailed us to send a shout-out to Roy Frieband, Cayuga’s Horsemanship
Director from the ‘70’s who currently practices medicine in Arizona.
Rtd0416@earthlink.net
Lauren Slaff (’80 to ‘81
Cayuga camper) – Lauren writes that she was
pleasantly surprised to see Cayuga’s website and was thrilled to read the
postings on the Alumni Bulletin Board. After reviewing the comments, “I
began to reminisce about my wonderful (sometimes crazy) summers as a
teenager at Cayuga and the fun Winter Ski Reunions.”
cheflauren@nyc.rr.com
Tara (Donahue) Gilligan (’77 to ’81 Cayuga camper) – Tara writes “My most
cherished memories are of Cayuga. My sister, Sheila, and I made so many
great friends at camp including Peter Disanza, Lauren Slaff, Rita, Kim,
Kelly, Andy, Tammy (my counselor), Tony (in the kitchen), and so many more.
What a blast it has been looking at all the website photos.”
graceyland@aol.com
Meghan Hastings (’01 Cayuga staff) – Meghan lives in Edwardsville, Illinois
and is hoping to hear from Jaime Armstrong, a fellow counselor in 2001.
mchastings1981@yahoo.com
Paul Kemp (’98 Cayuga staff) – Paul emailed us from West Yorkshire, England
and sends a big hello to all his B-13 boys from 1998. He would love to hear
from Matt Cook, Lolly, Jamal and all the guys from cabin B-13.
kempes53@yahoo.co.uk
Some other Alumni that dropped us a quick “Hello” include: Susan Dilbert
(‘60’s Cayuga camper) from Boston, Massachusetts at
sdksbd@aol.com, Barbara Weisman (’00 to ’04
Cayuga camper) from
Mahopac, New York at zephyr3147@aol.com,
Natania Corijo (’91 to ’93 Cayuga camper) from Brooklyn, New York at
mommy2bayla@yahoo.com, Ashlie
Klepper (’00 to ’03 Cayuga camper) from Fresh Meadows, New York at
babyface3007@aol.com, and
Lindsay Barcham (’97 to ’99 Cayuga camper) at
lbarcham@gwu.edu.
Victor du-Rose (’91, ’92, ’94, ‘96, ’97, ’00
Cayuga staff) – Victor emailed
us from Bannockburn, Scotland and writes “Hi to everyone who knew me from
camp. The summers I spent there were some of the best I’ve ever had. I still
keep in touch with some of my friends & kids from my time at camp, but would
like to hear from anyone who remembers me who wants to reminisce about
Cayuga.” V_durose@yahoo.co.uk
Mark Mittenthal (’60 to ’66 Cayuga staff) – Mark lives in Mequon, Wisconsin
and is looking to contact any alumni from the 1960’s.
mmittenthal@wi.rr.com
Jesse Feldmus (’00 to ’04 Cayuga camper) – Jesse, from Red Bank, New Jersey,
emailed us this message: “I miss Camp Cayuga so much! I had the best summers
of my life there. Give me a shout.”
jtflizzle@aol.com
Kelli Schwert (’92 Cayuga staff) – Kelli from Rochester, New York sends a
shout-out to Spencer, Sarah, Sheri, and Kerry from Summer 1992. Somehow we all
managed to stuff ourselves into my tiny Tercel on our
days-off. That was wild! And a big hello to my co-cabin
counselor (Holly), my co-kiln operator (Joyce), Jenny (the coolest Art
Director ever), and to my most memorable campers (the Shabbab sisters and
Emily Slater). You all made my summer! Thank you!”
kelfish@rochester.rr.com
Taryn Pizza (’00 to ’05 Cayuga camper) – Taryn from
Emerson, New Jersey fondly remembers her summers at camp. She writes “I
spent the best six summers of my life at Camp Cayuga and it’s weird to think
that I won’t be there this summer. I haven’t spent a summer at home since I
was eight. I’m going to miss everyone so much!”
xtarr7x@aol.com
Keely Chamberlain ('91 to '03 Cayuga camper) - Keely emailed us from
Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania and writes "Camp has been such a huge part of my
life. I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers me or wants to talk about
camp." keelyzoo@comcast.net
Craig Gruen-Niemiec ('94 to '98 Cayuga camper) - Craig from Charleston,
South Carolina was recently going through some old Cayuga pictures with his
sister Kira and remembering "all the memories that will last a lifetime". He
writes "Just wanted to send a big hello. I miss Mike Buynak's flagpole speeches.
I'm sure some of you will remember one or both of us, so drop me a line."
rift20@aol.com
Hilary Denerstein ('80's Cayuga camper) - Hilary lives in Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida and recently emailed this message for the Alumni Bulletin Board: "I
recently heard about this web page and had to check it out. How cool, and
what memories it brings back. I'd love to catch up with my long lost Cayuga
friends." Hilsy328@yahoo.com
Christine Badalamenti ('96 Cayuga camper and '03 Cayuga staff) - Christine lives in
Newark, Delaware and emailed this message to us: "Hi everyone, I was a
camper in G-23 in '96 and a counselor in G-01 in '03. I miss my campers and
all my old friends. Send me an email, I'd love to hear from you all!"
cbadala@udel.edu
We recently received a few short “Hello & How Are You” messages from the following
Cayuga alumni: Hayden Rockwell ('00 Cayuga camper) - from Alexandria,
Virginia at
09hrockw@episcopalhighschool.org; Alexis Estrella ('97 to '01
Cayuga camper) - from Englewood, New Jersey at
aestrell@email.smith.edu;
Ian Whitmore ('95 to '96 Cayuga staff) - from Thurnscoe, Rotherham England
(with a shout out to Finky and all the girls from Sally's cabin and all the
guys from his cabin) at
whitmore@fourgirls.wanadoo.co.uk.
Heather Dubrow (’83 to ’92 Cayuga camper) – Heather lives in Tamarac,
Florida and recently emailed this message for the Alumni Bulletin Board:
“The website is GREAT… so many awesome memories of all my summers at Cayuga.
I’d love to hear from Suzy, Nikki, Nicole, Amy, Colin, Mike and anyone else
who remembers me.”
Sweetnsunrise@yahoo.com
Adam Temkin (’88 to ’90 camper, ’91 Cayuga staff) – Adam is living in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a General Sales Manager for a
pharmaceutical glass company. He writes “I had 4 really excellent summers at
Cayuga! I’d like to say hi to Robby Hecker, Todd Brown, Jayson Yager, Corey
Reese, Jenne Flemming and all my other old camp friends.”
at@ustglass.com
Kaitie Ames (’96 to ’99 Cayuga camper) – Kaitie from Northport, New York
writes “I miss Cayuga so much, I had the greatest four summers of my life
there! I was just looking through old photos and letters from camp, and it
made me miss everything. I’d love to hear from everyone!”
kdames@umd.edu
Holly (Manning-Longendyke) Manning (’83 to ’84 Cayuga
camper) – Holly
emailed us from Kingston, New York and writes “To anyone out there who
remembers me… hey there. In ’83, I was in G-9 with Sabina Stern and Wendy Sisselman. In ’84 I was in G-14 with Colby
and Kiki. Both my brother (Joseph Manning) and my sister (Samantha Manning)
went to camp years later (early to mid ‘90’s). I’d love to hear from any ’83
or ’84 alumni.”
starsunmoon@earthlink.net
Samantha Manning (‘92 to ‘93, ‘95 Cayuga camper) – Samantha from Port
Charlotte, Florida fondly remembers the many awards she received and late
night pizza parties she was a part of. She writes “I loved every summer that
I was at Cayuga. I have so many great memories. I know that my kids will be
going to Cayuga when they’re older.”
sdmanning@comcast.net
Max Nellis (‘97 to ’00 Cayuga camper) – Max lives in Kensington, Maryland &
emailed us this message: “Being a Cayuga camper was one of the best
experiences of my life. I had so much fun with everyone and hope to hear
from anyone who wants to say hi.”
Max_nellis19@hotmail.com
Zac Pedinoff (’03, ’05 Cayuga camper) – Zac emailed us from Pittstown, New
Jersey and writes “Just wanted to say hey to everyone and thanks for the
great memories. My experience at Cayuga was filled with excitement and fun,
allowed me to meet new friends, try new and interesting activities
and live in a setting with great people. I’ll miss Cayuga a lot, but hope to
return as a counselor one day. Best wishes to everyone and I hope everyone
has as much fun at Cayuga as I did.”
Rias357@yahoo.com
Ken Stanley (mid 1960’s Cayuga camper) – Ken lives in Edison, New Jersey and
recently emailed this message for the Alumni Bulletin Board: “What GREAT
memories! I’d recommend Camp Cayuga to any parent who wants their kids to
grow in character and learn responsibility, as well as have a summer of fun
and great memories of their own.”
kenstanley@realtyexecutiveshg.com
Mindy (Pritikin) Hirshburg (’83 to ’86 Cayuga camper) – Mindy from
Livingston, New Jersey writes “About 8 years ago a bunch of us from the mid
‘80’s got back in touch – Jocelyn, Deegan, Colby, Gina, David, Kurt, Krissy,
Harley, Debbie, Sunny, etc. But of course we all went on with the rest of
our lives and have lost touch again. So where is everyone now?”
mtpritikin@msn.com
Tom Willard (’00 Cayuga staff) – Tom emailed us from Savannah, Georgia and
writes “What I wouldn’t give for another summer at Camp Cayuga! I hold the
memories close: Olympics, Busch Gardens, hiking the Appalachian Trail. Even
more important though were the friendships I developed with the campers and
the staff. Hope everyone is well.”
T.willard01@comcast.net
Some other Alumni that dropped us a quick “Hello” include: Debby Dowlin
(’94 to ’96 Cayuga camper) from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at
ddowlin@g,ail.com; Debi (Huber)
Ross (’62 Cayuga camper) at dirhuber@aol.com;
Lindsay Barcham (’97 to ’99 Cayuga camper) from Trumbull, Connecticut at
lbarcham@gwu.edu; Vanessa (Ploski)
Koi (’73 to ’75 Cayuga camper) at
vanessa@desantisonline.com; Joseph Mansour (’89 to ’94
Cayuga camper)
from Wallington, New Jersey at
josephm30@aol.com; and Lauren Walsh (’04 Cayuga staff) from Sterling
Heights, Michigan at walsha1@msu.edu.
Ellen McDermott (’99 to ’00, ’02 to ’05
Cayuga camper) – Ellen from Watchung,
New Jersey writes “I had the six most amazing summers of my life at Camp
Cayuga and I look forward to returning as a counselor and/or senior staff
member someday soon.” xx_psycho@att.net
Petr Lanik (’91 to ’92 Cayuga staff) – Peter lives in Prague, Czech Republic
and sends his greetings to everyone and the Buynak Family and is looking to
contact Jacek Skrodzski, Robert Balabas and any else who remembers him from
his summers at Camp Cayuga.
petrlanik@hotmail.com
Michelle Leardo ('96 to '02 Cayuga camper) - Michelle from North Caldwell, New
Jersey spent 7 summers at Cayuga
and recently sent us an email saying "Hi everyone! I just found the Cayuga
website and after surfing through all the pages, it really made me miss
camp!!! So, if any of you alumni remember me, email me!"
michie37@aol.com
Matthew
"Bowser" Thompson ('92 to '94, and '97 Cayuga camper - '00 to '04
Cayuga staff) -
Bowser spent 9 summers at Cayuga: 3 as a camper, 1 as an assistant cook, 3
as a counselor, and 2 summers as a senior staff member. Bowser completed his
education in Culinary Arts and is planning to open his own Bistro/Bakery
Shop. Bowser writes "I'm sending this shout out to all my fellow staff
members and campers. I hope to hear from you all. Have a great day!"
KingBowser1125@aol.com
"Ranger"
Rick Lamon ('00 to '05 Cayuga staff) - Ranger Rick lives in Chelsey,
Canada and emailed this message to us: "Hey everyone, I've had a great time
at Cayuga over the past 6 summers and am hoping to continue the experience
for many future years. Cayuga campers are great kids and the staff is
superb! Keep in touch."
rick.lamon@sympatico.ca
Terri
Cahn ('72 to '76 Cayuga camper and '05 Cayuga staff) - Terri from Coral Springs,
Florida writes "After leaving
Cayuga 29 years ago as a camper, becoming a parent of Cayuga campers, can
you really go "home" again and work there as a senior staff member? The
answer is undeniably "YES"! Cayuga is still the same magical place it has
always been. Brian, I'm not sure how you and your incredible staff do it,
but you continue to do it year after year."
eatdessrtfirst@aol.com
Jake
Jacobson ('67 to '73 Cayuga camper) - Jake lives in Sarasota, Florida and
emailed this message to us: "My curiosity got the best of me. I just decided
to see if Cayuga was still around and BAM I found your website...The
greatest 7 summers of my life. The pictures have certainly shown how much
the camp has grown since way back when! I would love to hear from anyone who
remembers me from my summers at Cayuga between 1967 and 1973."
jakester58@aol.com
Beth
Churchill ('96 to '04 Cayuga staff) and Marcus Churchill ('96 to '04
Cayuga camper) - Beth & Marcus write: "Marcus and I miss Cayuga so much, especially
after spending the past 9 summers at camp! But, relaxing on the beach wasn't
too hard to handle in place of camp. We have so many awesome memories of
Cayuga and the people we met there. It truly is a special place."
lizzynan@dandy.net or
marcusmom2@yahoo.com
Lisa
(Ackermann) Toubail Grossman ('75 to '80 Cayuga camper) - Lisa emailed us from
Tucson, Arizona and writes "My best memories come from the 1976 Camp
Olympics when my team's closing ceremonies routine was "Here Comes the Sun".
That memory has stayed with me for over 20 years! I am happily married with
a son, Devin, and have another child on the way! Anyone out there in
Arizona?" lackermann@pretoy.com
Mary
Cay (McLaughlin) Esch ('90 to '98 Cayuga staff) - Mary Cay writes "It's amazing
how a website can bring back all the memories! Bill and I are still in the
Lehigh Valley area and have 2 girls, Millie and Meggy. They are definitely
future Cayuga campers! I am working for a Biotech Co. in NJ - a big switch
from camp, but I love it. There are too many people I remember to list them
all here. I most especially remember: Bas from the kitchen, the office
staff, Ally, Erin, Melissa O., Fletch, Feasty, Ken, Paul, Heidi, etc. Hope
everyone is well, drop me an email if you get the chance. My memories of
Cayuga will never be forgotten. Does anyone else remember the day Brian came
to flagpole in his pajama top?"
marycaym@imclone.com
Erin
(MacCormack) Lally ('99 Cayuga staff) - Erin emailed us from London, England to
say "I can't believe it's been nearly 6 years since my Cayuga days. I am now
living in London with my husband Adam MacCormack who I met at Cayuga when I
was a counselor. Another Cayuga wedding! Anyone who remembers me is welcome
to email me to say Hi!"
erinlally1@aol.com
We also received a short “Hello & How are you” message from the following
Cayuga alumni: Jenna Quattrone ('02 Cayuga camper) - from Blackwood, New
Jersey at babyxjenn@msn.com; Dawn
Burk ('96 Cayuga camper) - from Lakeville, New York at
pendergastcarol@yahoo.com;
Max Williams ('04 to '05 Cayuga camper) - from West Chester, Pennsylvania at
maxhwilliams@msn.com; and
Andrew Toups ('99 to '05 Cayuga camper) - from Dayton, Texas at
toups01@msn.com.
Troy
Ware ('01 Cayuga staff) - Troy recently moved to Norman, Oklahoma and got
married in November, 2005. His wife is a meteorologist. Troy writes "I'm
presently searching to find that "perfect" job. Well, keep in touch ya'll."
tdware79@yahoo.com
Pam
(Webber) Kornreich ('84 to '87 Cayuga camper) - Pam now lives in New Albany,
Ohio and writes "Hi again, I just can't stay away from this website. I have
a 2 year old who's itching to attend Cayuga. I'd love to hear from Sari
Vernon, Colby Jones and Alyssa (AJ) Gettleman. What happened to our awesome
counselors Monica Riley and Carrie Knezevich? Drop me an email."
webberpl@insight.rrr.com
Liz
(Salomon) Sobel ('85 to '86 Cayuga camper) - Liz from West Orange, New Jersey
writes "Hi everyone. I hope you all are well. I'm doing great. I'm married
and have a little amazing daughter who was born in 2003. I would love to
hear from all my camp friends from 1985 and 1986 to catch up and reminisce!"
ess1028@comcast.net
Jenna
(Niforos) Fleming ('86 to '91 Cayuga camper) - Jenna lives in New City, New
York and recently emailed this message for the Alumni Bulletin Board: "I am
so happy that I found this alumni board. Reading all the entries brought
back so many great memories after my 6 summers at Cayuga. I miss you all
very much and hope all is well. I want to say hello to Nicole Berwald, Tom
Spinelli, Corey Reese, Amy Vent, Naomi Atkins, Heather Dubrow, and anyone
else that remembers me. I recently got married and bought a house. I am
currently employed as a Senior Software Support Coordinator with a national
MRI company." 8fleming@optonline.net
Jen
Green ('97 to '99 Cayuga staff) - Jen emailed us from Manchester, England to
say "Hi guys, I can't believe it's been 6 years since I was at camp. I think
about Cayuga all the time and have very fond memories of my 3 summers there.
I graduated in 2000 with a BS in Sport Science and am currently working in
Bolton, North West England, coordinating our "Active Health" project. Debi
Gordon came to visit me and we got together with Anthony Drewett and Lee &
Katie White. It was great to see everyone again. Drop me an email and let's
reminisce!" jen.green@bolton.gov.uk
Meghann
Hastings ('01 Cayuga staff) - Meghann from Muncie, Indiana emailed us to say "I
would like to say hello to all the girls from Cabin G-25 and my
co-counselors. I would also like to give a shout out to all the Teenside
staff from 2001. I had a great time working at Camp Cayuga, and my memories
of camp are with me often. I am currently finishing my Masters Degree in
Counseling at Ball State University."
mchastings1981@yahoo.com
Chris
Marino ('84 to '91 Cayuga camper) - Chris lives on Park Avenue in New York City
and after spending 8 summers at Cayuga, he'll never forget his camp friends.
He writes "Does anyone know where Ian Gibbs and Greg Spatz are hiding?"
cxm467@hotmail.com
Kerry
Ronan ('92 to '94 Cayuga camper) - Kerry now lives in Stamford, Connecticut.
She emailed this message: "I ran into Mike Fikaris in NYC last summer. It
was hard to believe how many memories came rushing back to me. I would like
to say hello to Eric Brooks, Mike Fikaris, Paul Sokoloff, Elyse Jacobs,
Ashley Fields, Courtney Zappasodi and anyone else who remembers the summers
of 1992, 1993, and 1994. I would also like to thank Camp Cayuga for the best
summers of my life."
kerry_ronan@hotmail.com
Kelly
Delaney ('84 to '86 Cayuga camper) - Kelly emailed us from Seffner, Florida and
says "I can't believe I found your website! I still have the G-10 cabin
recording we made back then...And then we all moved over to Teenside which
was great. Woo-eee!!! I now have a daughter and work in the computer field.
Anyone from the G-10 gang give me a shout! You were like family...I will
never forget how you girls kept me from being homesick."
kellygt@tampabay.rr.com
Jon
McPherson (1988 Cayuga staff) - Jon from Herts, England emailed us during the
summer to let us know that he (from Cabin B-12) and Jeff Anderson (from
Cabin B-8) are anxious to get in touch with anyone from the summer of 1988.
jonmcpherson5@aol.com
Jon
Vena ('85 to '87 Cayuga camper) - Jon writes "Hey, I'm here in New Jersey
working in entertainment PR / media and I'm looking to say hello to anyone
who may remember those great days at Cayuga in 1985, 1986, and 1987."
venacom@aol.com
Warren
"Rocky" Rockmacher - Rocky emailed us to say "I am married and living in
Turnbull, Connecticut. My 4th child was born in June 2005 and my oldest will
be attending Cayuga in '06. I am still in touch with Mike McCornac and Ali
Alavi." (It was nice to see you at camp this summer Rocky!)
wmrrock@charter.net
Philip
Halprin ('72 to "74 Cayuga camper) - Philip emails the following message from
Los Angeles, California: "I was in bunk B-2, B-3, and that funny bunk
building (4-pack) that was located between the quonset hut and the dining
hall. We shared that building with some of the Senior girls. Richie Specter
was my cabin counselor for all three years, first as a CIT, then assistant
counselor, along with Jeff Platin. Looking back, those days were definitely
some of the best times of my life! It'd be great to hear from someone I knew
back then when I was 9 years old!"
adlib@dslextreme.com
Amanda Zellman ('98 to '04
Cayuga camper) - Amanda writes " It's hard to
believe that I've spent half of the summers of my life at Camp Cayuga. I had
7 excellent summers at Cayuga and will surely miss camp this summer (for the
first time in 7 years). I can't remember spending the 4th of July at home!
Anyone who knew me can email me."
bubbliscious431@comcast.net
Anthony
Fletcher ('90 to '91 Cayuga camper) - Anthony emailed us from Bridgewater, New
Jersey to say hi. He writes "I was looking through some old pictures of me
at summer camp when I was about 8 years old. I had a lot of fun at Cayuga
and a lot of good memories."
southpaw3382@hotmail.com
Oswaldo
Nicoletti (Cayuga camper) - Oswaldo, who resides in Paris, France, emailed us
to say "bonjour".
norfinsud@swissonline.ch
James
Norman ('90 to '95 Cayuga camper) - James spent 6 summers at Cayuga and is
currently living in Plainsboro, New Jersey. James writes "I am doing great
managing a branch of one of the country's finest salons."
jboinj35@aol.com
Al
Smith ('83 to '89 Cayuga staff) - Al was Cayuga's Horsemanship Director for
several years in the '80's. He received his equestrian experience from the
Junior Essex Troop of Calvary in West Orange, New Jersey. Al got married
years ago and has children who are anxious to attend Cayuga in the future!
He lives on a smaller horse farm in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and would
like to hear from some Cayuga alumni.
alsmith867@epix.net
Here are some other e-mail addresses from other alumni:
Trish Ajello ('00 to '01 Cayuga staff) from Dallas, Texas at
Patricia_Ajello@hotmail.com;
Michelle (Davis) Riehle ('98 Cayuga staff) - from Milwaukee, Wisconsin at
revishome@sbcglobal.net;
Rebecca Bloom ('04 to '06 Cayuga camper) - from Fairfax Station, Virginia at
jbloom908@aol.com; Sonja (Legge)
Rouse (early 80's Cayuga camper) - from Basking Ridge, New Jersey at
sonie@optonline.net; and
Marjorie (Sims) Marks ('93 Cayuga camper) - from Tinton Falls, New Jersey at
mm9197@yahoo.com.
Noah
Prince ('98 to '01 Cayuga camper) - Noah emailed us to let everyone know he is
now residing in Rosemont, Pennsylvania.
noah.prince@duke.edu
Susie
(Solo) Jennings ('91 Cayuga staff) - Susie currently resides in Colorado
Springs, Colorado and would like to receive an email from anyone who
attended Cayuga during the summer of 1991.
susiepsu@adelphia.net
Elizabeth Kellin ('70 to '77
Cayuga camper) - Elizabeth now resides in Los
Angeles, California and writes " The 8 summers I spent at Cayuga were so
much fun. It was the most magical time in my younger life. Thank you for the
memories." lizgal@aol.com
Alan
Smolen ('60 to '64 Cayuga camper & Cayuga staff) - Alan from Queens Village, New
York attended Cayuga as both a
camper and later as a Horseback riding instructor. Alan writes "Although all
my contacts have been lost over time, I still clearly remember many names
and have vivid memories of my camp experiences and adventures. Those 5
summers of my youth have helped shape the rest of my life! With apologies to
the British author Charles Dickens who wrote "A Tale of Two Cities",..."It was
the best of times and it was THE BEST OF TIMES!"
asmolen@earthlink.net
Joe
Gardner ('79 to '86 Cayuga camper) - Joe, who is from Ambler, Pennsylvania,
writes "Holy Cow! Brian Buynak is still running the show at Camp Cayuga!
Brian, I don't know if you remember me, but you were my first counselor.
Thanks for putting up with me and my antics, and setting me on the road to 8
great years at Cayuga. If you get a chance, drop me a line and let me know
how you are doing and what you are up to." Joe reports that he's married
with two lovely daughters, and lives in his dream home outside Philadelphia.
He'd love to get back in touch with all of his Cayuga friends to share his
memories of Cayuga. Hey Joe, of course I remember you: dirty-blond hair, not
tall, from Pennsylvania (the only PA kid in our cabin), and you were my
favorite camper!
Joseph.Gardner@SimonAndSchuster.com
Dustin
Deen ('01 Cayuga staff) - Dustin from Wylie, Texas sends a big Cayuga hello to
the boys in Cabin B-3 from the summer of 2001 and all the counselors who
became some of his best friends: Mercedes, Cynthia, Kerrie, James, Dave,
Cameron, Sarah, Kat, Bear, Darcie, Jason, and Jamie Cromar. Dustin writes "I
hope everyone is doing well and I'd like to hear from you guys. Email me."
dustindeen@yahoo.com
Nikki
Finnel ('92 to '93 Cayuga camper) - Nikki from Jamaica, New York is presently a
Social Studies school teacher in the Bronx and would like to hear from other
Cayuga alumnus. Nikki4mets@aol.com
Loraine
(Thomas) Mahar ('98 to '00 Cayuga camper) - Loraine emailed us from Battle
Creek, Michigan to tell us she's now married and has a daughter named
Madison. She also reported that she attended the wedding of her best camp
friend, Emily (Paneck) Bice (who was selected the Counselor of The Year in
1998 and returned as a senior staff member). Loraine says hi to everyone.
jlmtom13@sbcglobal.net
Joe
Galushka ('82 to '85 Cayuga staff) - Joe is presently residing in Galloway, New
Jersey and emailed us to say he married Sandra Lewis (also a former Cayuga
counselor) 9 years ago. They have a son (Jake) and a daughter (Jennifer).
They would love to hear from counselors and campers from their tenure in the
early 80's. Joe, great hearing from you. The last email you sent us was over
10 years ago when you were enrolled in graduate school in Kentucky. You'll
always be remembered by the Buynaks!
mrprosciutto@comcast.net
Daniel
Heinberg ('98 to '02 Cayuga camper) - Daniel from Brooklyn, New York has fond
memories of his 5 summers at Cayuga and sends a big hello to everyone.
Dheinberg@yahoo.com
Amy
(Kirk) Stieglitz ("75 to '76 Cayuga camper) - Amy from Yardley, Pennsylvania
writes "Great website! Boy, it brings back great memories. I was 6 years old
when I first attended Cayuga and still have fond memories of my summers
there. I attended camp with my older sister Robin, and still remember a few
campers like: Randi Rothstein, Sheryl Frank, Steve Feldman, and Steve
Goldfarb. Ah the memories!!! Email me if you were at Cayuga in 1975 or
1976." arjzk122@aol.com
Adam
Ricciardi ('96 to '00 Cayuga camper) - Adam from Newark, Delaware emailed us to
say he's been in touch with many Cayuga alumni, but would like to hear from
anyone who attended camp in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 or 2000. He says hello to
fellow camper Marc Lande.
Not2Concerned@aol.com
Jenny
(St. Charles) Turner - ('91 Cayuga staff) - Jenny emailed us from Fowlerville, Michigan
and writes "I am married and have 2 daughters. I loved my summer at Cayuga. Just
wanted to say a quick hello to all my campers in Cabin G-7 from the summer
of 1991: Sara, Jessica, Bianca, Lauren, Robin and my staff friends Stephanie Granek, Jodi, Cindy, Wendy, Mike, Jeff and John (and anyone else I may have
forgotten after 14 years.) I still have great memories. I'd love to hear
from anyone who remembers me. I have lots of pictures if anyone wants a trip
down memory lane". stcharles16@msn.com
Laura
(Shifflett) Ritter ('00 Cayuga staff) - Laura from Richmond, Virginia sends her
regards to all Cayuga campers and staff from summer 2000.
laure_shifflett@ccpsnet.net
Jill
(Young) Levin ('85 to '88 Cayuga camper) - Jill still resides in Maryland and
writes "Remember us? Betsy Book and I have wonderful memories of our summers
at Cayuga. We'd love to hear from other alumnus." Yes, we sure do remember
you guys - keep in touch!
theyoungfamily@allvantage.com
Debra
(Caplan) Fishman ('80 to '88 Cayuga camper) - Debra is now married and writes
"I'm so happy to learn the Buynaks are still directing Camp Cayuga. I miss
camp so much and wish I could be a camper again." Great hearing from you
Debra! debfishman@yahoo.com
Mike
Potter ('03 Cayuga staff) - Mike from Wilmington, North Carolina sends his regards to
everyone from summer 2003 and plans to return to camp in 2006.
mike28570@hotmail.com
Some other Alumni that dropped us a quick “Hello” include:
Stephanie Silva ('94 Cayuga camper) - from Cheltenham, Pennsylvania at
stephaniemsilva@yahoo.com;
Andy Peters ('87 & '89 Cayuga staff) - from Bury, England at
ajdpet@yahoo.co.uk; Kyle Kashuck
('99 to '00 Cayuga camper) - from Palm Harbor, Florida at
bobiak44@aol.com; Arin Sternbach
('04 Cayuga camper) - from Brooklyn, New York at
suckamc174@aol.com; and Darcy (Sypek)
Scofield ('81 to '84 Cayuga camper) - from Marstons Mills, Massachusetts at
dsypek@comcast.net .
Nicole Casiano (’87 to '89
Cayuga camper) – Nicole writes, “I spent three of
the best summers of my youth at Cayuga. I’m happy to see that Cayuga is
still going strong and it looks better than ever.” She wants to say hi to
everyone! nicolecas@yahoo.com
Lauren
Giulii (’01 Cayuga camper) – Lauren sends a big shout-out to the girls of Cabin
G-8 in 2001 and hopes to get together again real soon.
kittycruiser27@aol.com
Deirdre
(Diamint) Pomerantz (’73 to '77 Cayuga camper) – Deirdre would love to hear
from anyone who remembers her and wants everyone to know that Camp Cayuga
was the best part of her childhood!
ddiamint@att.com
Janet Harden (’96 to '97 Cayuga staff) – Janet is a 5th grade teacher in
Cincinnati. She is also actively raising money for Team In Training through
the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which is sponsoring her marathon run in
Hawaii in December. Let her know if you would like to donate money to a
great cause.
janetharden23@yahoo.com
Alex
Wollman (’00 to '04 Cayuga camper) – Alex from Cabin G-25 in 2004 and wants to
let everyone know that she wants to keep in touch.
Crazzaybabay@aol.com
Suzanne
(Rothman) Major (’85 & '86 Cayuga camper) – Suzanne emailed the message,
”Thanks for the memories that were the best years of my life.”
snowskee@aol.com
Risa (Kane) Gold (’74 Cayuga camper) – Risa attended camp for one month and
as it turns out, her husband of many years had also attended Cayuga as a
camper in the early 70's! If anyone remembers Risa, her husband Bruce Gold,
stepsister Linda Pinto, or cousin David Sparrow, let her know.
Lisa Brosnan (’82 to '84
Cayuga camper) – Lisa reports that the 2003 reunion of for
the 1980's campers in New York City was fantastic. Lisa was happy to
discover that the Cayuga t-shirts distributed at the reunion were still the
traditional color red! Lisa was happy to catch-up with old friends including Candi Leonardo, Sue Spardel, Rich Manfre, Randy Rolon, Elyse Merman,
Stephanie Palermo, Andy Reale and several others. The gang would like to get
together again in NYC sometime in the future, and hopes next time to see
Hetty Atkins, Sue Kalman, Jamie Dermer and other campers from the ‘80s.
lisaannebro@yahoo.com
Ana Cristina Uruena (’99,'01,'02
Cayuga camper) – Ana emailed us from her home in
Venezuela to say “I love Camp Cayuga. I just wanted to say hi, and let
everyone know I'm going to college in the States and I soon hope to get in
touch with my old camp friends. I also plan on returning to Cayuga as a
counselor. My summers at Cayuga were special and awesome. I made lifelong
friends from different countries around the world. I hope future generations
enjoy the same experience I had - it was the time of my life!"
analovescayuga@hotmail.com
Scott Kraemer (’80 to '84
Cayuga camper) – Scott sent us a short email saying he
thinks about his summers at Cayuga often and that they were great summers!
scottroadking@hotmail.com
Michael Henwick ('96
Cayuga staff) – Mike, who was one of our Flying Trapeze
Instructors in Cabin B-15, reports that after camp he & Brent Jones traveled
around the US. He would like to hear from anyone who attended Cayuga in
1996. mhenwick@telkomsa.net
Bonnie (Weisman) Pappen (’73 & '74 Cayuga camper) – Bonnie would love to hear from
anyone camper or counselor who was in her cabin in 1973 and 1974. Bonnie has
lived in Houston, Texas since 1986. She is an attorney and has two
daughters. bweisman1@houston.rr.com
Zeena (Berkowitz) Wathen (’63 to '66 Cayuga camper) – Zeena, who attended Cayuga
back in the 60’s for 3 summers, is interested in getting in touch with
anyone who might have a camp yearbook for the time that she was at camp.
zwathen@aol.com
Cristal Stevens (’02 Cayuga camper) – Cristal emailed us to say hello to everyone
reading the alumni Bulletin Board. She’s a serious student and misses her
“carefree” Cayuga summers. saxyrockr@aol.com
We also received a short “Hello & How are you” message from the following
Cayuga alumni: Paige Schott ('03 Cayuga camper) at
butterkupp2010@yahoo.com ;
Adam
Cook ('02 Cayuga staff) at nonsparker@gmail.com ;
Jenna Quattrone ('02
Cayuga camper) at
babyxjenn@msn.com ; Lynette Schimpf
('92
Cayuga staff) at
lschimpf@cfl.rr.com ; and
Elise (Gold) Sewall ('67 to ‘72 Cayuga camper) at
elisesewall@comcast.net.
Kim Stanziola-Elbert (’96, '98, ’99, '00 Cayuga staff) – Kim’s a great gal who we
hear from often. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University and had
originally worked in the stocks & bonds industry prior to being employed
full-time for Camp Cayuga. Kim is married. She is an Elementary Education
Teacher and a swim coach at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA.
mikeandkim101@netzero.net
John Guebara (’01 Cayuga staff) – John says hi to everyone from summer 2001. He and
Sally Prue, who he met as a staff member at Cayuga in 2001, are living in
Vermont with their son. They’d like to get in touch with anyone from Junior
Campus that summer. coachjg89@yahoo.com
Greg Berman (’93 & ’94 Cayuga camper) – Greg would like to touch base with the guys
he met in 1993 and 1994. He said those 2 summers were the best summers of
his life! He sends a shout-out to: Kristy Centrelli, Liz McArdle, Kate
Catenacci, Allyson Rogovitz, Marissa Oliff, Debbie Jacobs, Liz Jerlinski,
Rich Chiovarelli, Elyse Cantor and Jessica Vogel.
gberg11507@aol.com
Kathy & Joe Pennigar (’93 to ’96 Cayuga staff) – Kathy, one of our camp nurses, announces
that Jessica (her daughter) who had attended Cayuga as a camper, is now
married and has a child. Kris (her son) who also attended Cayuga, is also
married. Kathy and Joe still live in Charlotte, NC and report that they
still miss camp even after 10 years! neighbourhoodnurses@carolina.rr.com
Janna Orons (’03 Cayuga camper) – Janna’s email tells us how much she misses all
her Cayuga friends, especially the teen campus gang from Cabin B-25 and
Cabin G-23. She wants everyone to email her.
jannaboo@yahoo.com
Whitney Meyer (’02 & '03 Cayuga camper) – Whitney writes, "The senior staff and
counselors from '02 and '03 were the best! You can email me anytime you want
to chat. I live near camp now, so if any of you are in the neighborhood and
want to visit, just let me know."
Xcountryjump06@aol.com
Julie Edelstein (’03 Cayuga camper) – Julie would like to chat with any Cayuga
camper from 2003. Give her a shout at Harveye.1@netzero.net
Cassie Kreitner (’97 to ’02 Cayuga staff) – Cassie emailed us her new updated email
address and asked us to post it on our Alumni Bulletin Board.
Kisses1388@aol.com
Jana (Reeves) Wiggins (’89 & ’90 Cayuga staff) – Jana writes, "I had the time of my
life at Cayuga and have lots of great memories! I met my best friend in the
world at Cayuga, and to this day, she’s still my best friend. That’s Rhonda
Parr Schafer. Please post a “hello message” on your Bulletin Board to Brian
and Trish Buynak, Paul Bassham, Andy Peters, Dennis Stout, and my
co-counselor Melissa from Cabin G-8 in 1990. I especially send my love to my
"little girls" from Cabin G-5 in 1989. By the way, I’ve been married to my
husband Ben for 12 years. We have 2 children, Blake & Leah Grace, and live
in South Georgia. I am the Director of Career Services for a nearby college.
I’d love to hear from anyone from summer '89 or '90.
janarwiggins@hotmail.com
Rhonda (Parr) Schafer (’89 to ’91 Cayuga staff) – Rhonda writes, "Oh how beautiful
Cayuga still is. What good memories. I'm now married and have three little
boys. My parents, the "Camp Mom" and "Camp Dad" celebrated their 40th
wedding anniversary by riding their motorcycles to Colorado! Brian, the
improvements you've made at Cayuga look amazing! Have a wonderful summer!”
reschafer@comcast.net
Dwayne Rummings (’85 & '86 Cayuga staff) – Dwayne remembers his summers at Cayuga
like they were yesterday! He’s described his fond memories of camp to his
wife and 2 kids so many times, the stories seem to get better each time
they’re told. He thinks about Cayuga often, especially during the summer,
and dreams about coming back to camp to work for one last time! (That’d be
great Dwayne. We’d love to have you back on board!)
ddog07@comcast.net
Harold “Wedgie” Eder (’82 to ’88 Cayuga camper, ’95
Cayuga staff) – “Wedgie” would like to
get in touch with anybody that remembers him. He misses Cayuga a great deal
and feels like he owes a lot to Cayuga for the wonderful experiences he had
during his summers. Wedgie24@yahoo.com; website:
www.ederll.com
Amy Amonette (’96 & ’97 Cayuga staff) – Amy sends a hello to her 2 co-cabin
counselors and her cabin groups. She reports that her 2 summers at Cayuga
were great! She had recently been working on a cruise ship in Alaska. Amy
says she still thinks about Camp Cayuga every summer and still remembers all
of her campers from Cabin G-22 & G-10, the campers in her Fishing Club and
her fellow Ropes Course Instructors. amya333@yahoo.com
Jean (Goldstein) Quinn (’68 to ’71 Cayuga camper) – Jean lives in New York and
recently emailed us to post her “Hello” on the Alumni Bulletin Board. She
still keeps in touch with her Cayuga friends from the 1960’s and 1970’s.
MyTJean@aol.com
Judy Mines (‘79 Cayuga staff) – Judy, the sister of Ivan, emailed us to say hi and
to let us know that she is currently on the Board for Easter Seals of NY.
Judy also volunteers time to disabled children and teaching them Arts and
Crafts. She writes that she still remembers how to instruct Arts & Crafts
after 25 years! Say hello to Ivan for us, Judy. jsmines@aol.com
www.tagoline.com
Greg Funderbunk (’01 Cayuga staff) – Greg is now a proud daddy. His son, Gryffin
Todd Mack Funderbunk was born July 7th. Greg and his wife, Marcy, asked us
to post this big news on our Alumni Bulletin Board and wanted everyone know
how much they miss Camp Cayuga. Coachfun2000@yahoo.com
Andi (Manzo) Dreyer (’85 to ’91 Cayuga camper) – Andi claims that all of her
friends from home call her the “camp” girl because all she talks about is
“camp”. She’d like to hear from anyone who attended Cayuga during her 7
years at camp. Acdreyer@yahoo.com
Garnette MacGillivray (’01 to ’03 Cayuga staff) – Gmac, who is originally from
Canada, emailed us from England to say she had “a blast at Cayuga”. By the
way, Garnette was Cayuga’s Waterfront Director who had an undefeated
Intercamp Swim Meet record during her 2 year tenure at Cayuga. She writes,
“I enjoyed the kids, the sun and “the condo”!
Garneyj@hotmail.com
Lindsay Barcham (’97 to ’99 Cayuga camper) – Lindsay wants to reunite with everyone
who had attended Cayuga during her 3 year period, most especially her
cabin mates from Cabin G-25. Lbarcham@gwu.edu
Paul Bassham (’89,’91,’92 Cayuga staff) – Paul will always be remembered as one of
Cayuga’s finest staff members! His hard-working late-night projects with Feasty, Bealsy & Noah will go down in history for true dedication! Paul
still has fond memories of camp and working with Brian in Cayuga’s NJ
business office. Paul writes, “I remember all of my camp trips to: Cape Cod,
Niagara Falls, Hershey Park, Busch Gardens, Dorney Park, the AAA Red Barons
Baseball Games, and my canoe trip down the Delaware River. They were
brilliant trips!” Paul is a police man in England, and married with 2
children (who he plans to send to Cayuga in the future!).
Bass@eggconnect.net
Christina Casa (’84 to ’87 Cayuga camper) – Christina writes how quickly her summer
camp memories “came back” after reviewing our website. She sends a shout-out
to some camp friends: Joanne Flomme, Taya, Beth, Jessica and Fayette L, and
writes: “Do you remember ‘Don’t let it end’ by Styx, ‘Paradise by the
dashboard light’ and ‘Stairway to Heaven’?”. She’d like to hear from any
camper or staff from the 80’s. She is currently in the process of
writing-down her fond camp memories into a short play.
Christinacasa127@hotmail.com
Rod Stan Lambert (’90 Cayuga staff) – Rod is interested in getting in-touch with
the other counselors from the summer of 1990. He reports he’s still in touch
with some of the Brits (Chris Kett, Nigel Mills, and Birgit Rami) and wants
to know if anyone has any news or has heard from Ann Magill?
Rod@sx2.com
Jackie (Kohn) Satori (’84 to ’86 Cayuga camper) – Jackie asked us to post a “hello”
on our Bulletin Board and welcomes email from any camper or staff from the
mid-80’s. She says she “misses her greatest friends”.
Jackies@munet.com
Chris Giles (’90 to ’92 Cayuga staff) – Chris emailed us to say, “hi to anyone who
was at camp between 90 and 92 who remembers France winning the Olympics (and Feasty & Ken Noah shaving their heads).” Chris sends a shout out to Ken
Noah, Sebastian Marechal, and Vince. ChriGls@aol.com
Judy (Ballantine) Campbell (’86 to ’88) – Judy asked us to post her
compliment to us, “I love your website!” Thanks Judy.
Jballantine@mtalines.com
Jacquie Gold Lewis (’72 to ’75 Cayuga camper) – Jacquie writes, “I loved my years
at Cayuga. I remember it like it was yesterday and will never forget how big
a deal it was to win the Riflery Award. I loved the Olympics, rollerskating
in the gym, horseback riding, and the quad area where the cabins were
located on Junior Campus”. mailto:Jlewis516@comcast.net
Larry Winocoor (’65 to ’69 Cayuga camper) – Larry writes, “I liked all of my years
at Cayuga… especially the trips, the activities, the guys, and just having a
great time.” Larry@larrylock.com
Sammi (Frenkel) Goldstein (’80 & ’81 Cayuga camper) – Sammi has many fond memories
of Cayuga…”so many I don’t know where to begin... Swamping the canoes, Ghost
Town, Olympics (‘Go Red Roos’), Flag Football, Marrying Matt & Brian Buynak
on Sadie Hawkin’s night” Sammi would like to hear from anyone who attended
Cayuga in 1980 and 1981. Sammi adds that she also remembers: Heather Lee
O’Grady, Linda and her older brother from Connecticut, Wendy from Franklin
Square and Peter Disanza from NY or NJ? By the way Sammi, Pete has posted a
message. He is married with 2 kids. gegseg@aol.com
Jen (Regar) Paul (’90 Cayuga staff) – Jen emailed us to say, “Hello to anyone who
might remember us form 1990. I married Rob Paul in 2002.” Jen & Paul were
expecting a new daughter in August (2003)
Jenniferpaul@yahoo.com
Pam (Kornreich) Webber (’83 to ’86 Cayuga camper) – Pam is residing in the St.
Louis area. She’s a proud mom of a baby son born in April of 2003! Pam is
already counting the days until she can teach him the “Cayuga Hand Clap”.
Webberpl@insight.rr.com
Matt Seckler (’93 to ‘97 Cayuga camper & ’01
Cayuga staff) – Matt emailed us to say hello
to everyone from camp in 1993 to 1997. He writes that our new baseball field
and dug-outs look great! He also reported that the “little reunion”
get-together from 1997 was a big success. Matt hopes “The Netherlands” can
pull out another Olympic Victory this coming summer with the “Power of the
Windmill!” Secklerm@union.edu
Warren “Rocky” Rockmacher (’81 to ’88 Cayuga camper &
Cayuga staff) – Rocky is married in
Connecticut and has 3 children. His daughter Talia was born May 28, 2003,
who now joins son Zach and daughter Sara. Rocky still remains in-touch with
Mike McCornac. Rocky and Mike revisited Cayuga during the summer of 2004.
wmrrock@charter.net
Some other Alumni that dropped us a quick “Hello” include:
Amanda Goats
(’00
Cayuga camper) at agoats@sfu.ca ; Hayden Rockwell (’00
Cayuga camper) at
foxyroxy7744@aol.com ;
Sandy Sicular (‘92-’98 Cayuga camper) at
mtzahball@aol.com ; and
Noah Prince (’98 to
’01 Cayuga camper) at noah.prince@Duke.edu
Nina Epstein (late 50’s, early 60’s Cayuga camper) – Nina says that her time at
Cayuga was memorable. She liked baseball, basketball and all the other
sports & programs. She also vividly remembers the warm caring Cayuga staff.
Nina writes, “I’d love to hear from anyone who attended camp in the late
50’s and early 60’s”. thetall1@erols.com
Sabastiaan en Hedy Marechal (Cayuga staff) – Sabastiaan emails us to say his
summers at Cayuga were “an educational experience”. He reports that spending
3 months away from home (The Netherlands) in another country working all day
& night with children from different backgrounds was the best cultural
experience he ever had, and the most rewarding as well. The experience
encouraged him to pursue a career working with children.
S.marechal@imail.nl
Rita Gaglio (’82 to ’85) – Rita is looking to get in touch with anyone that
bunked with Rhonda Tulip and herself.
Reet1226@optonline.net
Chris Giles (’90 to ’92 Cayuga staff) – Chris had such a great time at Cayuga. He
enjoyed all the kids, especially the campers from cabin B-10. And we said
he’ll never forget the staff either! He vividly remembers Feasty, Ken Noah,
and Greg the Chef (who always announced in his NY accent “We Got A Birthday
Today”). Chris writes, “I’d like to hear from any of the staff from my time
at Cayuga”. Chrsgls@aol.com
Adam November (’98 & ’99 Cayuga camper) – Adam sent us an email saying he misses
Camp Cayuga and the fun he had at camp for 2 summers. He says he’d like to
get in-touch with other Cayuga campers from his days.
Mrnovs@hotmail.com
Jackie Spitz (’92 to ’95 Cayuga camper) – Jackie is looking for anyone from 1992,
1993, 1994 or 1995. She reports that she ran into Mike Fikaris who
introduced her to Cayuga’s website. Jackie recently contacted Jennie
Friedlich (after all these years!). Wackyjac79@aol.com
Lindsay Barcham (’97 to ’99 Cayuga camper) – Lindsay emailed us to say that she’d
like to hear from anyone who attended Cayuga during her 3 year tenure, so
she can reminisce and laugh about the past!
Linsybee1@aol.com
Jennifer (Hope) Harris (’90 & ’91 Cayuga camper) – Jennifer asked us to post a big
hello on the Alumni Bulletin Board to the campers from Teen Side during the
early 1990’s. She said surfing Cayuga’s website, brought back a lot of great
memories of her summers at Camp Cayuga. Last we heard Jennifer graduated
from medical school and had started her residency. Jennifer writes, “I’d
like to get in touch with some friends from my days at camp, like: Heather,
Corey, Nikki, Nicole, Andy, Amy, and Colin Parham.
Hopels616@yahoo.com
Sam Wright (’98 Cayuga staff) – Sam wants to drop a huge hello to Mike, Jeff,
Ashley & all the Brits & everyone else. He would especially like to get in
touch with Tommy S. and his wife to say “thank you”.
Sam@1wright1.freeserve.co.uk
Renee (Marchak) Abstender (’87 Cayuga camper) – Last we heard Renee was staying at
home to care for her son James and twins, Brady and Kyle. Renee would like
to get in touch with anyone from the summer of 1987, especially her friend,
Rhonda Tulip. Rmarchak@hotmail.com
Candace Leonardo (’80 to ’84 Cayuga camper) – “Candi” Leonardo and Andrew “Andy” Reale (’80 to ’85
Cayuga camper) planned a staff reunion in New York City. Some of
the attendees included Elyse Merman, Steve Sisselman, Lisa Brosnan, Sue
Spardel, and Greg Jacobson. A good time was had by all. Email Candace at
ctleonard1@msn.com.
Jill (Wolodarsky) Klinofsky (’72 to ’74 Cayuga camper) – Jill would like to get in
touch with the CIT girls from summer 1973. Jaypekay@aol.com
Sam Provisero (’84 to ’87 Cayuga camper) – Sam, who resides in Germany, asked us to
post his email address for anyone would like to get in touch with him.
Sprovisero@tcco.com
Spencer Wragg (’92 to ’94 Cayuga staff) – Spencer can’t believe it has been over 10
years since his first summer at Camp Cayuga. He would like to remind
everyone of the “mud bath” (that was the ATV quad track in ’92). He has been
a policeman in Hampshire, England for the past 7 years. Spencer married his
Cayuga sweetheart Sarah Reeds (’94 counselor) in 1998. They have a son,
Ethan. Congratulations! Wraggbags@ntlworld.com
Stephen Sisselman (early 80’s Cayuga camper) – Stephen emailed us to post a “Hello
to Everyone” message on this Bulletin Board. He would like to receive email
from anyone who remembers him from the 1980’s. He also adds to his email
that if anyone reminds him of anything bad he may have done at camp, he
promises to deny everything! Way to go, Steve - that’s the Steve I remember!
Ssisselman@yahoo.com
David Bailin (’83 to ’88 Cayuga camper) – David says hello to all his friends at
Camp Cayuga and he would love to find out what happened to some of the
campers and counselors that were at Cayuga during his tenure. He is living
in New York City and working at radio station WQCD 101.9.
Dbailin@cd101.emmis.com
Jason Bailin (’83 to ’88 Cayuga camper) – Jason is living in Chicago and he says
that all is going well. He would definitely welcome any emails from anyone
that attended Camp Cayuga with him and his brothers.
jrbailin@aol.com
Nina Epstein (Late 50’s Cayuga camper) – Nina would like to find out what happened
to the kids in her cabin, especially Linda Krause.
Nepstein@erols.com
Maureen (Osmun) Kiley (’93 & ’94 Cayuga staff) – Maureen is married and has two
children, Jordan and Shelby. She thinks of Camp Cayuga often and confirms
that her memories of Cayuga will last a lifetime.
Maureenkiley@yahoo.com
Sioux Timmins (’95 to ’97 & ’00 Cayuga staff) – Sioux, from England, would like to
say hello to all campers and staff from the good old years. She also would
like to get in touch with her trapeze instructor staff team (Simon Bisson &
Ann Dorwin where are you?). Sioux.timmins@leeds.gov.uk
Frances Jones (1983 Cayuga staff) – Frances emailed us to say ‘hello” to everyone
from 1983. She is waiting to hear from Al Smith, Cayuga’s retired
Horsemanship Director from the 1980’s.
fbreyne@dss.state.la.us
Adam Alexander (’84 to ’89 Cayuga camper) – Adam is living and managing a
restaurant in Lake Worth, Florida. He is looking forward to turning his
future children into third generation Cayuga campers. He regrets that he
hasn’t gone hiking or camping in 20 years but every time he thinks back to
his Cayuga days, it feels like it was yesterday!
adama213@aol.com
Darci Steranko (1990 Cayuga staff) – Darci contacted us this past summer from
Washington state. She has fond memories of her time at Cayuga, including:
Being named Counselor of the Year and meeting all the great people
(including her wonderful husband, Jim Steranko, a fellow Cayuga counselor).
Jim is a school teacher working with disabled students. Darci recalls her
Olympic Team, France, winning the Annual Cayuga Olympics that summer. (oo
ungowa, France has got the power!!!). dsteranko@yahoo.com
Paul Alagna (60’s Cayuga camper) – Paul recently found our website after one of his
old Cayuga friends told him to check it out. He loved our website. Paul
would like to get in touch with anybody that remembers him or his brother
Barry. Paul asked us to post a big “hello” to: Bean, Brian Miller, Richie
Spector, Mike Roth, Rick Roth, Laurie Rader, Barbara (with the blonde hair
from Pennsylvania), and Jim Foss. Dpgsongbird@aol.com
Jeffrey Schlactus (’66 to ‘68 Cayuga camper) – Jeffrey would like to say that Camp
Cayuga is a great place. He has many tremendous memories from the time he
was at Cayuga. Jlstennis@comcast.net
Mike Fikaris (’91 to ’93 Cayuga camper, ‘98 Cayuga
staff) – Mike would like to say “Hi” to
the campers from cabins B-14, B-20, B-22 from ’91 to ’93 and Cabin B-7from
1998. Mike also added a shout-out to Grant, Paul, Ian, Dana, Brian, Chris
Wynne and everyone else! He thinks about his Cayuga Days all the time. He
closes with the comment that he still strongly feels that his Olympic Team,
Norway, in 1998 was robbed! fixx25713@aol.com
Suzy Farkas (’88 to ’92 Cayuga camper) – Suzy writes, “My summers spent at Camp
Cayuga were the best summers I’ve ever had.” Suzy would like to get in touch
with Lizzie Heide, Kate Catanachi, Jessica Oliff, Cindy Brock, and Blake
Goldstein. Suzyfarkas@yahoo.com
Here are some other e-mail addresses from other alumni: Elyse Merman (’78 to
’85 Cayuga camper) at blondee6917@aol.com ;
Kelly Robinson (’87 to ’88 Cayuga staff) at
kraerobinson@hotmail.com ; Debbie Pianko (’86 to ’90
Cayuga camper) at
dpianko@yahoo.com ;
Alison Quine (’98 to ’00 Cayuga camper) at
xdreem6323@aol.com ; Bryan Rodriguez (’03
Cayuga camper) at tennisboy0510@aol.com ;
Seth Roland (’82 to ’86 Cayuga camper) at
sroland@yahoo.com ;
Maureen (Osmun) Kiley (’93 to ’94 Cayuga staff) at
kiley4@epix.net ; Orlando Fernandez Arellano (’00 to ’01
Cayuga camper) at
orlandotomas18@hotmail.com
Jackie Caudill (’98 to ’01 Cayuga staff) – Jackie is proudly back in action serving
in the US military again. He’ll soon be an officer, but he claims his pride
will always be with his Olympic Team – Denmark, The 1998 Olympic Champions!
Jackie "tips his hat off" to fellow staff members: Kary, Buck, Stacy,
Brandy, Carrie, Emmy, Memphis, Angie, Andy, and his SNU brothers. Update:
Jackie stopped by camp in 2004 & 2005 and had some stories to tell about his
experiences in The Desert Storm War and more recently in Iraq. We’re proud
of you, Jackie! Jackie_caudill@hotmail.com
Corey Reese (’85 to ’91 Cayuga camper) – Corey writes that he was very happy to
find the Cayuga Website and Alumni Bulletin Board. Corey had graduated from
U of Penn in 1998. He informed us that fellow Cayuga camper, Amy Farkas,
lived in the same Dormitory on campus. He recently graduated from Columbia
Law School, passed the Bar exam, and is working in NYC. He plans to relocate
to the law firm’s office in London, where he intends to look-up some camp
friends. He also hopes all is going well with the Cayuga staff and thanks us
for making his Cayuga summers so amazing.
Cer23@columbia.edu
Alan Rothwell (’91 Cayuga staff) – Big Al says hello to all his old Cayuga friends
especially Lori Ann Gregorczyk. Yes Alan, I (Brian Buynak) do remember you
and Sonny very well. Nice hearing from you.
Arothwell@ntlworld.com
Liz Hoodless (’98 Cayuga staff) – Liz was reminiscing about Camp Cayuga and sent us
an email message to post on the Alumni Bulletin Board: “I would love to
catch-up with other counselors (or campers) from summer 1998 (especially
Jeff R and Mike from NY). Eahoodless@hotmail.com
Sandy Fox (’89,’91,’93 Cayuga camper) – Sandy’s email stated that she had so many
good memories of Camp Cayuga! She writes, “After seeing Cayuga’s website, I
can’t believe all of the new activities and facilities you’ve added!” She
also added that when she has children of her own (in a million years), she
promises to keep the Cayuga tradition alive by enrolling them at camp. She
would also like to hear from Dara & Mandy Rauschkolb.
Sandyfox21380@yahoo.com
Edward Brooks (’96 & ’97 Cayuga camper) – Ed sent us an email stating, “Camp Cayuga
is the greatest camp in the eastern region!”. Thanks for the compliment Ed.
We agree wholeheartedly! Wolf0330@hotmail.com
Leonardo Candace (’80 to ’84 Cayuga camper) – Leonardo is looking to get in touch
with a few people that attended Cayuga during his tenure: Linda Stamat, Paul
& Sean Crehan, Steve Sisselman, Rich Manfre, Andy Reale, Derek Johnston,
Mindy Schultz, Adam Cohen, and Hetty Atkins.
ctlionard1@msn.com
David Gresser (’86 to ’88 Cayuga camper) – David has many fond memories of his
summers at Camp Cayuga! His memories consist of campfires (and going on a
lion hunt!) and trips to "Two Guys from Italy" for some pizza. He says he
truly enjoyed his three summers at Camp Cayuga! Although he hasn’t been
riding Quads lately he has to thank Rocky Rochmacher for the skills he had
acquired. He his looking to get in touch with Rocky and sends a big hello to
those campers/counselors from the summers of 1986-1988.
Dgresser@optonline.net
Gregg David (’84 to ’87 Cayuga camper) – Greg was delighted to see our website
which brought back so many memories from what seems to be ages ago. Greg
David and a former camper Wendy Sisselman (’80 to ’84,’86
Cayuga camper) were
married November 1997 and they had a baby girl in October 2001.
Congratulations! He is asking to hear from: Mike Civille, Matt Podwoski,
Ginny Sloan, Steve Beals, Mike Augenstern, and Tony Antoine. Gregg also asks
"does anyone still go on Lion Hunts"?! For those that remember Bob Hodgkiss
(from Riflery), we will surely never forget those campfires!
No1nyjfan@aol.com
Mia Thrash (’84 to ’86 Cayuga camper) – Mia says “hi” to her cabinmates from G-24.
She still thinks of everyone (counselors & campers) all the time. She
writes, “We had such a great time!". Mia has graduated college and is
currently working. She would rather be back at Camp Cayuga instead the
regular 9-5 routine. Last we heard, Mia was engaged to be married.
Mthrash@washsports.com
Lauren Shababb (’90 to ’94 Cayuga camper) – Lauren says “Hello” to her old
cabinmates. She would like to thank Nikki Finnel for the shout-out. She is
currently in Washington DC completing her PhD degree in English.
Lshababb@aol.com
Here are other Cayuga Alumni who sent us a "quick hello": Danielle Treiber
Moore (’86 to ’89 Cayuga camper) at
riley01@comcast.net; Michael S. Roth (’69 to 76
Cayuga staff) at mroth@ccac-art.edu;
Heather Dubrow (’84 to ’92
Cayuga camper) at
Sweetnsunrise@yahoo.com; Erin (O’Brien) Stevenson (’96 & ’97
Cayuga staff) at
erinkay7@hotmail.com;
Andrew Reale (’80 to ’85 Cayuga camper) at
umen99@aol.com; and
Leslie Gilbert (’74
& ’75 Cayuga camper) at lesdan@aol.com.
Zak Oberrath (1998 Cayuga staff) - The Golden Boy of ’98 hopes that everyone is
doing great. He writes: “Mandel, I might be moving to DC so we will be
neighbors, aw ain’t that cute. To all my Aussie teammates: I bought a
boomerang and learned how to throw it.” Bealzy, McGwire or Sosa? - who is it
gonna be? I miss you all, except Steve Viola (just kidding Steve). I hope to
hear from you all soon.” zoberrat@eagle.ycp.edu
Vanessa Koi (‘73 to ’75 Cayuga camper) – Vanessa is looking for: Rhonda Falk, Janet
Hoff, Richie Spector, and Tom Asreen. What’s your new email address,
Vanessa?
Paul Bassham ('89,'91 to '93 Cayuga staff) - One of Cayuga's favorite Englishmen is
alive and doing well in England as a police officer. Paul got married on
April 17, 1999. A more recent message from Paul appears on this Bulletin
Board. Bass@eggconnect.net
Erin Benczo ('92 to '94 Cayuga staff) - Erin visited Cayuga in 1998 and it was
great to see her once again! She is now married and a school teacher in
Akron, Ohio. What’s your new email address, Erin?
Eric Brooks ('91 & '92 Cayuga camper)- Eric emailed us to say hello and to send a
shout-out to his favorite counselor from cabin B-10 , Paul Bassham.
ejb180@psu.edu
Bastiaan Berkouwer ('89 to 96 Cayuga staff) - Bas is married and living in Utah. He
lives in an authentic log cabin on 1½ acres with his farm animals. Bas, who
is originally from Holland, is living his “American Dream”! He still visits
Cayuga occasionally and was last at camp in august of 2004.
Basandkris@juno.com
Lori Gregorczyk ('90 to '94 Cayuga staff) - Lori and Rob Zeitman stopped-in to
visit us at camp. They are both looking and doing well. What’s your new
email address, Lori?
Joe Henderson ('89 & '91 Cayuga staff) – Big Joe is married and living in
California. He had spent some time in England with Paul Bassham. Joe is
looking to get in touch with his camp buddies: Chris Wynne, Neil Thomas and
anybody else from 1989 and 1991. joe@concentricmortgage.com
Joe & Cathy Pennigar ('93 to '96 Cayuga staff) - Joe (Cayuga’s
Transportation Director from 1993 to 1996) writes: “We’re still holding
great memories of Camp Cayuga and will for our lifetime! Thanks for the
memories. By the way, we love this Alumni Bulletin Board!”.
Tommy Block ('67 to '72 camper and Cayuga staff) – Tommy Block (and his good-time
ole Cayuga pal ‘Bean’ Gerald Metalsky) stopped-by Cayuga to visit us during
the summer of 2002. Bean (who is from Wisconsin) enrolled his son at Cayuga
in 2003. Tommy is always in-touch with old Cayuga alumni from the 1970’s,
and would like to here from anyone who attended camp during his tenure. He
told great camp stories to the Cayuga campers during his visit and was
pleased to learn that we still serve "bug juice in those ugly green plastic
cups.” TDBlock@aol.com
Renee Richard ('92 to '95 Cayuga staff) - Renee writes, “It’s nice to read all of
these messages on the Alumni Bulletin Board. It’s fun to read what’s on the
minds of us “retired” camp people. Renee adds that she’s amazed on how
Cayuga has positively influenced the lives of so many individuals. She’s
proud to be a part of that, having worked full-time for the Cayuga Business
Office. Renee always said that there’s something “magical” at Cayuga. Last
we heard, Renee is working hard for the politicians in Washington DC.
Jan Van Merode ('96 & '97 Cayuga staff) – As the ole camp radio intercom would
broadcast, “Jan to Jan… Jan to Jan… Come-in Hank!” Jan dropped us a line to
say all is well in Holland. It’s nice hearing from you, Jan. I’m (that’s me,
Brian Buynak) sorry I missed you at the Staff Recruitment Fair in Rotterdam.
Send us your updated email address!
Kathy Rogers ('93 to '96 Cayuga staff) – Kathy, one of our first & best “Camp
Moms”, sent us some cookies this summer. Thanks a bunch, Kathy. We miss you.
The most recent news from Kathy is that she & Rick are still in Ohio, and
practically all of their children are married! Wow! Time does fly when
you’re having fun! Kathy, send us your updated email address!
Heidi Tubby ('94 & '95 Cayuga staff) - Heidi was one of the best things that ever
happened to Camp Cayuga and the Buynak Family. What a top-notch human being!
We love you! Since she ended her camping career, Heidi has become a police
officer. She once in a while travels from England back to the States to
visit us and other camp friends from the past. Her holidays in the USA
usually include fun places like New York City, Boston, Cape Cod, and Stone
Harbor. She always has a brilliant time on her trips to the USA.
holmes.norpol@gtnet.gov.uk
Dana Turnoff (1980's Cayuga camper) - One of Brian Buynak's favorite campers from
sunny Florida is reportedly working in the Philadelphia area.
Rick Roth (1970's Cayuga camper) – Rick visited Cayuga and was very impressed with
what he saw with all of our facility improvements. He said, “I wish I could
turn back the time clock and be a Cayuga camper again!” Me too Rick!
Ed Cambell & Judy Ballantine (1980's Cayuga staff) – Ed and Judy emailed us with
some big news… they got married! Congratulations! Yes, another summer
romance that turned into something much more serious!
Dominick Russo (1970's Cayuga staff) – Dom was originally a counselor during the
Wally Cymansky days. Twenty years later after moving from Brooklyn to the
local area, Dom rejoined Cayuga as a senior staff member in 1990, 1991,
1992, 1993. During the summer of 1992 he met Cayuga’s Creative Arts
Director, Jen (from Georgia) who eventually moved to the local area where
they got married. They’re now proud parents of a son.
Dr. Gerald Metalsky (1970's camper & Cayuga staff) - Better known as "Bean" by
everyone from the 70’s, Gerry visited Cayuga back in 2002 and again in 2003
when his son attended Cayuga. Bean is doing well and residing in Wisconsin
where he still actively keeps in touch with many of his Cayuga friends.
Melissa Fetcher (1990’s Cayuga staff) – Melissa sends her regards. She is married,
lives in eastern Pennsylvania, has 2 kids, and still works for the FBI. Hope
to see your kids at camp some day, Melissa!
Andy Cohen ('89 to '91 Cayuga camper, '95 to '98 Cayuga staff) – Andy was one of our
finest staff members. He emailed us to report that he ran into another
veteran camper, Stacey Lorber. He added that after camp he attended the same
college as fellow Cayuga camper Nikki Berwald. He adds, “If anyone from that
time at Cayuga knows how I can contact some names from the past, like Tom
Spinelli, Corey Reese, Laurie Greene, Jeff Feuerstein, and Andy Heidi,
please email me! awcohen@hotmail.com
Erin 'O Brien ('96 & '97 Cayuga staff) – Erin emailed us and asked that we post her
“Hi Everyone” message on this Bulletin Board!
erinkay7@hotmail.com
Al Smith (’83 to ‘89 Cayuga staff) – Al (a Junior Essex Trooper) was one of
Cayuga’s horsemanship instructors in the early 1980’s and was later promoted
to Director of Horsemanship. He had moved out west after his Cayuga camping
career. Last we heard, he married one of Cayuga’s horsemanship instructors,
Lisa Carone. According to our last report, they live together on a horse
farm! alsmith@epix.net
Jillian Solomom (‘93 to ‘96 Cayuga camper) – Jillian dropped us a line to wish
everyone "hello" and writes, “Thanks for the great experiences at camp”.
sj2mk@aol.com
Renay (Packin) Williams (’64 to ’66 Cayuga camper) – Renay wants to know the names
of the Oylmpic Teams from the summer of 1964 and 1965. If anyone knows the
answer, let her know. william3@mail1.monmoth.army.mil
Monica Pace (‘96 & ’97 Cayuga staff) – Monica dropped us a line asking us to post
her message that she’d like to get in touch with campers and staff from 1996
and 1997, especially from Teen Campus. PSChqita@aol.com
Steve Goldfarb (‘73 to ‘77 Cayuga camper) – Steve writes, “I’d like to know where
have all the good folks gone?” Somebody help him, please!
stevegoldfarb@mailcity.com
Debbie Fishman (‘80 to ‘87 Cayuga camper) – Debbie emailed us to say that she and
her sister, Lisa, are living in New York and still think about their summers
at Cayuga. She writes, “We’d love to hear from any fellow cayugans!".
dfishman@warnaco.com
Nancy Pivovarnick (1970’s Cayuga camper) – Nancy Pivo writes, “The summers at Camp
Cayuga were the best times of my life…. I wonder what ever happened to Sue
Ventra? Where are you? Marianne K, I miss you! Marybeth, where are you?”.
Wiggins@mtsd.k12.nj.us
Gerald (aka “Bean”) Metalsky ( ‘73 to ‘76
Cayuga staff) – Good ole Bean emailed us to
say hello & to thank everyone who attended the staff reunion he and Tommy
block had organized. Check out his old camp photos at
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/cayuga70s.
Howard Levine (‘89 to ’91 Cayuga camper) – Howard emailed us to say our website
bought back fond memories of his 3 summers at Cayuga as a camper.
hrlevine@mail.utexas.edu
Laurie Rader (1970's Cayuga camper and counselor, ’00-’04 senior
Cayuga staff) – Laurie is
one of Cayuga’s “Triple Crowns”. Laurie has attended Cayuga as a camper, a
counselor, and now as a parent she attends Cayuga as a senior staff member.
She is the Director of our Creative Arts Program. Her 2 children attend
Cayuga as well. She writes, “Cayuga was the most wonderful part of my
younger years”. dirlngerrader@erols.com
Lisa Brosnan (‘82 to ’84 Cayuga camper) – Lisa writes, “Say hi to Candi Leonardo,
Sue Kalman, Hetty Atkins, Sue Spardel, Steve Sisselman, Rich Manfre and
everyone else, especially my friends from Cabin G-16.” Lisa is working in
the fashion industry in New York City, which is where she currently resides.
lbrosnan@rvlinc.com
David Crosby (‘74 to ‘76 Cayuga camper) – David emailed us to let everyone know
that he is still in touch with his Cayuga friends, including : Smith
Goldfarb, Janicola, Silverstien and Kellen.
dfcrosby@earthlink.net
Denise Kronstadt (from the 70s) – Denise (the sister of Kenny) is now a
legal services attorney in New York and would love to get in touch with any
“Snow Hill” campers from 1973 to 1974. We can’t wait to see your two sons at
Cayuga, Denise! mbdk@earthlink.net
The following alumni emailed us with a "Hi to everybody" message for this
Bulletin Board. They include: Steven Cohen (‘68 to ’71
Cayuga camper) at
stevencohen@softhorne.net, Andrew Rader
(‘70 to ’78
Cayuga camper) at
neato7@aol.com ,
Robin Halperin (‘70s Cayuga camper) at
weinfamily@cyburban.com , Dana Kellin (‘70 to
’76 Cayuga camper) at RUNPMC@aol.com,
Tova Barach (‘85 & ’86
Cayuga camper) at
tovaphoto@aol.com ,
Laura Silverstein (‘71 - ’76 Cayuga camper) at
sequoiamc@aol.com , Don Smith (‘70 to
’74 Cayuga camper) at heycaz@aol.com ,
Randee Silverstien/Smith (‘69 to ’74
Cayuga camper),
Diane
Silverman (‘64 & ’65 Cayuga camper), Del Fenton (‘91 & ’92
Cayuga staff) at
bubbozz@aol.com ,
Gary Pivovarnick (‘68 to ’72 Cayuga camper) at
GPivo@aol.com , Elizabeth Kellin-Prodan (‘70 to ’77 Cayuga camper) at pro-kellin@aol.com , and
Randy Kaminsky–Romash
(‘69 to ’74 Cayuga staff) at absbooks@aol.com.
Diana Messina (‘73 to ‘77 Cayuga camper) – Diana is looking for Laura Silverstien,
Liz Kullen, Pam, Beth Lederman and anyone else who was in her cabin.
Danmik@aol.com
Sara Barrett (‘88 & ’89 Cayuga camper) – Sara would love to hear from anyone who
was in Cabin G-5 (in 1988) or Cabin G-8 (in 1989).
Sab130@aol.com
Nikki Finnel (’92 & ’93 Cayuga camper) – Nikki sends a shout-out to her old
cabinmates Lauren Shabbab, Lori Todd, Leah Aknay, Stephanie Rigberg and
Sherry Stricker.
Nikki4mets@aol.com
Jeff Anderson (‘91 & ’92 Cayuga staff) reports that his great Cayuga Memories force
him to pursue his dream of opening his own summer camp in the future. Good
luck Jeff! JeffA26@aol.com
Phylliss (Kopman) Smith (Cayuga camper) – She writes, “This is Phylliss Smith,
formerly known as Phyllis Kopman. I have been reading all your alumni
messages on the Bulletin Board, and began to reminisce about my childhood
years at Cayuga… Sorry I haven't emailed sooner and sorry for not attending
the reunion. Maybe next year... that would be a great birthday present,
wouldn’t be?! A quick update: I live in Dallas, Texas and I’m married to Don
Smith. We have 2 gorgeous children (Deanna and Collin). I’m currently
freelancing as a producer for all the TV network bureaus. That's my news. I
thought it was about time I came out of the woodwork and posted a message on
your Alumni Bulletin Board. Thanks to all of you for reawakening my camp
spirit!” phsmith@wfaa.com
Jon Delise ('92 to '97 Cayuga camper) – Jon asked us to post a message on this
Bulletin Board for Lauren Viola and Adam Wynn and to all of the campers and
counselors whom were at Cayuga from 1992 to 1997. Jon wants to hear from
you! Horaizeb@yahoo.com
Steve Crosby ('70s Cayuga camper) – Steve emailed us and wrote, “How is Laura Silverstein? Any news from her? Hey Dom Russo, do you remember me? You were
my cabin counselor back in 1975? I heard you moved into the area as a school
teacher.” You’re right, Steve. Dom moved to the local area several years
ago. He joined the Cayuga senior staff team for 4 summers back in the
1990’s. stevecrosby@yahoo.com
Terri Cahn ('72 to '76 Cayuga camper) – Terri writes, “My summers at
Cayuga are the greatest memories I have from my childhood. My daughters
Danielle and Jordie both attended Cayuga for a total of 10 years. They got
their first taste of that magical Cayuga Spirit during their first summer at
camp. Both girls loved camp and couldn’t wait to go back the following
summer… It’s quite a thrill when you can sing the same camp songs as your
children!” Terri adds, “By the way, has anyone seen or heard anything from
Lee Diamond?” tergerst@aol.com
Lonnie Walker ('96 & '97 Cayuga staff) – Lonnie emailed us to say, “Hey everyone, I
would like to let everyone know that I moved to Virginia. I am now working
at a law firm, while I’m paying my way through school (just to get a paper
saying “I'm smart”. I’d really like to hear from any other campers and staff
that know who I am”. terp316@yahoo.com
Steve Feldman ('70 to '76 Cayuga camper, ‘77 Cayuga staff) – Steve writes, “Hi fellow
campers. I came across this website and when I saw the names of some of you
who I do remember from my years at Cayuga, it brought back a lot of happy
memories. I especially remember the canoe trips down the Delaware River,
Ghost Town Amusement Park (The old Rocky Glen), The Wayne County Fair in
Honesdale, the annual Camp Olympics, and of course the Snipe Hunts. (By the
way Steve, the snipes have flown away forever!) I sometimes still think I
can see those things flying around at camp. When I left Cayuga for the last
time in 1977 I took a part of it with me which I still carry inside of me
today. I’m also looking for Lee Valone, Elliot Glantz (Bells) Tom Asreen and
Dom Russo.” Last we heard, Steve was living on Staten Island with his wife
Laura and their 2 sons, Ian & Sean.
sfeldman@proskauer.com
Pam Webber ('84 to '86 Cayuga camper) – Pam writes, “I have so many fond memories
of Cayuga and I still keep in-touch with a number of camp friends to this
day! Did you know that after many years of not seeing each other or being
with each other, two Cayuga campers tied the knot and got married. That's
right, Wendy Sissleman and Gregg David did it. I think they were King and
Queen of the Prom one summer at Cayuga! Isn’t that wild?!”
pam@apci.net
Paul Sokoloff ('89 to '94 Cayuga camper) – Paul emailed us to say, “Hey, I was
looking for anyone who would know the exact year that Chris Wynn was
assigned as a counselor in cabin B-13. Ollie was one of our other counselors
in the cabin that summer. We had “B-13 Pride” that summer! Also, the same
individuals would mostly likely remember: Kevin Nurry, Grant Freeman,
Jessica Vogel and Kerry Ronan?
Jessica McClave ('97 & '98 Cayuga staff) – Jessica writes, “Hello to the staff and
campers of 1997 and 1998. I miss you all. I've moved out West, but still
want to continue hearing from all of you”.
jessicamcclave@yahoo.com
Sandra Stegmeier Barnes ('63 to '65 Cayuga staff) – Sandra Stegmeier directed our
Waterfront Program, as well as instructed various land sports during her 3
year tenure at Cayuga. She writes, “I met my husband (Thomas Barnes) at Camp
Cayuga. We have told our children of the great times we had as staff members
and the many lifetime friends we met.” ss2604@aol.com
Heather Dubrow ('86 to '91 Cayuga camper) – Heather writes, “Just wanted to say
hello to everyone out there. I am currently living in Florida and am
completing my Masters degree in Social Work. Congratulations, Heather!
Sweetnsunrise@yahoo.com
Maureen "Mo" (Osmun) Kiley ('93 & '94 Cayuga staff) – Maureen emailed us to say, “I
would like to hear from any campers or counselors from 1993 and 1994. Hope
everyone is doing great.” maureenkiley@yahoo.com
Shaun Durkin ('98 Cayuga staff) – Shaun writes, “Hi to all the boys who were in
Cabin B-7 in 1998, including Marc Lande and the rest of the gang. Thank you
all for a really great summer”.
rhinoshaun@yahoo.co.uk
Heather Mashnouk ('95 & '96 Cayuga staff) – Heather writes, “Hello everyone, how
I've missed you! I am a teacher in Texas and would like to hear from any of
my fellow staff members or campers.” lupti@excite.com
Ben Pandis (1990's Cayuga staff) – Ben (who represented VIP Travel Agency in Paris)
writes, “I was one of your counselors and I would like to say hello to Mike
and Brian Buynak. I'll never forget those guys and my summers at camp. Camp
Cayuga is still in my heart. I can still remember hearing "The Thought for
the Day" each morning at flagpole assembly. Mike exhibits an incredible joy
of life.” benoit.pandis@wanadoo.fr
Elliot Glantz (Bells) - Elliot visited Cayuga during the summer of 2000 with
his wife and daughter. He's looking good and owns his own textile company.
We exchanged a lot of good stories about the Virginia Beach trip and the
Bicycle trip throughout Ontario, Canada. His big question: What ever
happened to Bob Farley, the Trip Director at the time?
Eledg4@aol.com.
Todd Brown ('86 to ‘94 Cayuga camper) – Todd emailed us to say, “I can't believe I
found a website for Camp Cayuga!! Send a big hello to the entire Buynak
Family. You guys are the greatest!”.
tbrown5085@aol.com
Scott Getz (1970's Cayuga camper) – Scott writes, “I went to Camp Cayuga back in
the 70’s. Mike Buynak was the Camp Director then, with Wally Cymansky as his
Assistant. My cousin was Mike Roth also attended Cayuga at the time and was
the Waterfront Director. I remember my cabin counselor was in charge of the
Horsemanship Program. His name was Roy Frieband. He was a great guy and
taught me the Cayuga Handclap – which I still remember”! By the way Scotty,
Roy is a doctor residing in Arizona. He specializes in the medical computer
industry. sgetz@nyse.com
Ed Purcell ('77 to ‘80 Cayuga camper) – Ed emailed us to say, “I enjoyed looking
over your website. It brings back good memories to see photos of Cayuga”.
etpurcell@hotmail.com
Emily Cohen ('82 to ‘85 Cayuga camper) – Emily writes, “I was taking a break from
end of semester cramming (finishing my MBA at Wharton), when I stumbled
across your website. What great memories it brought back! Please post a
‘Hello’ to all those campers from the early 1980s. They can send me an email
to let me know how they’re doing”.
emily.cohen.wg01@wharton.upenn.edu
Wayne Falk ('75 to ‘78 Cayuga camper) – Wayne emailed us to say, “Wow, this website
truly brings back memories! Does anyone know where Larry Pistone is?”
wayne@kalco.com
Matt Eccles ('93 Cayuga staff) – Matt writes, “Hello to my cabinmates and all those
who enjoyed their time on WCAY radio in 1993”.
heezahgeezah@hotmail.com
Sally Burton Szabo ('83 to ‘85 Cayuga staff) – Sally writes, “Hi everybody! I often
think of my girls from cabin G-5 and the boys who were devoted polar bears
back in the days when I was called the Mama Bear. I would love to hear from
those I knew so long ago! All my "kids" must now be adults with kids of
their own! It sure was a lot of fun being the Waterfront Director for those
3 precious summers”. sbscampisme@cs.com
Zeena Berkowitz (Wathen) (1960's Cayuga camper) – Zeena emailed us to say, “I’m
looking for Marsha Rothstein and Erica from Englewood Cliffs. I remember a
counselor who lived in a farmhouse close by. We had baked an apple pie! My
favorite activities were archery and horseback riding”.
zwathen@aol.com
Joanne Gebhardt (Repasky) ('88 & ‘89 Cayuga staff) – Joanne writes, “I was the
office manager in the Pennsylvania camp office during the summers of 1988
and 1989. I had fantastic summers up there in Honesdale and met some
wonderful people too! I’d be delighted to learn what some of them are doing
nowadays. Like Chris Shulman and Rocky Rockmacher? I also remember Al Smith,
the Horsemanship Director. He taught my son how to ride a horse during his
first summer at Cayuga. He was only 5 years old at the time. Thanks Al, she
still loves horses to this day!” jjsjumpin@aol.com
Scott Heffes ('90 to ‘93 Cayuga camper) – Scott writes, “Cayuga gave me so many
amazing and terrific memories, from my first kiss behind the rec hall (I
finally admit it) to riding Sniper (my favorite horse) and Moose (my second
favorite horse) on the Indiana Jones Trail. Those trail rides were great.
And of course, I remember the Annual Camp Olympics. Give my best to Brian
Buynak and Trish. I remember when she was pregnant back in 1992. By the way,
Rachel Hirsch are you out there?” bkmonte@hotmail.com
Andy Brown ('97 Cayuga staff) – Andy emailed us to say, “I hope every one is well.
I welcome any of my previous campers or colleagues to get in touch. It would
be great to hear how everyone is getting on.”
abrown10@ccernsty.co.uk
Jason Cocovinis ('87 to ‘90 Cayuga camper) – Jason says, “I’m sitting at my desk
remembering back on my 4 summers at Cayuga. They were great years! I wish I
had the time now to do the things I did back then, like riflery, raiding
(just kidding), and parading around stage with my tennis racket (using it as
a prop for a guitar). Now, I’m a writer/producer at a special events firm in
Manhattan.” Jason sends a “hello” to Jacob Black, Jen Goldberg, Debbie
Pianko, Melissa (last name ?), and his 2 cabin counselors (Warren "Rocky"
Rochmacher & Dennis Stout).”
jcocovinis@hotmail.com
Lisa Rothstein ('71 to '75 Cayuga camper) – Lisa writes, “I am wondering if there
are any ‘Ole’ Cayuga Kids out there? I have been living in Paris for the
past 9 years. My sister, Robin, who also had attended Cayuga, told me about
your website. It’s an excellent website and it sure did bring back a lot of
great memories for me… I miss those ‘hockey pucks’ (actually, the veal
cutlets were very good!).” expatgal_75013@yahoo.com.
Darci Steranko (1990 Cayuga staff) – Darci emailed us to say, “I wish everyone well
at Cayuga. Jim and I still talk about how much fun we had together as cabin
counselors. The summer of 1990 had definitely changed our lives! We fell in
love and we’re happily married, thanks to Cayuga!”
dsteranko@yahoo.com.
Andy Peters ('87 to '89 Cayuga staff) – Andy writes, “I would love to hear from
anyone who attended Cayuga in ’87 or ’89. I am a lawyer in England, married,
and have a daughter (Isabelle). I miss camp.”
AJDPet@aol.com.
Joanne Gebhardt-Repasky (1988 Cayuga staff) – Joanne emailed us to say, “I would
love to hear from the counselors & senior staff that worked at Cayuga in
1988. My daughters were ages 4 and 6 at the time. They’re adults now! I am
just amazed at how fast time flies. Camp seems like it was only yesterday.”
jjsjumpis@aol.com.
Lauren Jacobi ('83 to '92 Cayuga camper) – Lauren writes us again to post on the
Alumni Bulletin Board: “I would love to hear from some of the Cayuga campers
and counselors, especially Mike Davis from England, Mike Shaw from Ohio, and
my favorite Cayuga counselor Wendy Soden… I was ‘Camper of the Year’ twice!
My brother ’BOGIE’ also attended Cayuga for many years, along with my
cousins (the Bailin triplets)”.
lsbenson@optonline.net
Kary Ament (1999 Cayuga staff) – Kary writes, “I would love to hear from everyone.
I can’t believe it’s been so long since I attended Cayuga. I miss the Cayuga
spirit, those days of lifeguarding at the pool, and listening to the camp
gossip on the cabin porch at night. I still have the 1999 Camp Cayuga
Olympic Participation Paddle which is a permanent fixture now! GO AUSTRALIA!
Thanks for such wonderful memories!”
happygirl_021@yahoo.com.
Elyse Merman ('78 to '85 Cayuga camper) – Elyse emailed us to say, “I loved being a
camper at Cayuga for all those great memorable summers. I still keep in
touch with my camp friends after all these years. Way to go Cayuga!”
blondee6917@aol.com.
Renee Marchak-Abstender (1987 Cayuga camper) – Renee says she had a wonderful
summer at Camp Cayuga, and sends a “hello” to her cabinmates: Rhonda,
Kristen, Jen, Melissa (as in “Melissa and Scott”), Rita, Stacey, and Cheryl
and also send her regards to Sunny Singer, Barbara Berwald, and Willie
Medina. Renee writes, “I’m so thankful for all the fond memories of my
summer at Cayuga.” marchak@yahoo.com.
Michael Roth ('69 to '76 Cayuga staff) – Mike was a camper and counselor at Camp
Cayuga. He writes, “I had the time of my life”, and says that after all of
these years, he’s still trying to emulate Tony Iuso and Bub (Mike Pivo) at
his my job! mroth@ccac-art.edu.
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