#Color war chants full

SONGS FROM THE SOUTHWEST 4(fy/>yOs//^tfy^^^. The path on the rainbow, an anthology of songs and chants from the Indians of North America. This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage. Alamy charges you a fee for access to the high resolution copy of the image. Though the end is near, Life is still so great at Camp Chen-A-Wanda.This image is a public domain image, which means either that copyright has expired in the image or the copyright holder has waived their copyright. We have three more days and much more fun to be had here at Chenny. Sad tears quickly turned into tears of joy as everyone held onto one another and walked back to their bunks and cherished the night being together. We walked into Shields Hall tonight as two very separate teams, dressed head to toe in costumes representing our separateness but we all walked out back together as one camp. Some were of joy from winning this 5 day battle, some were of loosing and the heartache of defeat but regardless of why we all began to cry we all ended in tears because we know the end to summer 2015 is near. This is the essence of Camp Chen-A-Wanda. That kindness matters more that winning and true friendship is more important than competition. We all put into practice what we learned all summer long. There was honor and good will, there was pride and compassion. There was that moment beyond the win, it was true friendship and respect. What amazed me in Shields Hall tonight was to see the empathy and compassion of the Red team embracing their friends on the Gold team. There was joyous elation throughout the Red team but just for a moment until they realized that their fallen Gold comrades suffered feelings of defeat. This years Color War was so close, a mere 21 points separated these two incredible teams.

In a Chenny tradition of musical chairs, the last Judge to grab his seat was Red and that relayed the winner of Color War 2015. Just keep in mind, that a piece of you will always remain here cause g oing on without you will always be my fear I’m telling you to take one look at what we’ve been through ‘Cause this isn’t the end of our story, I’ll leave a page for you so don’t worry Gold Indians so poetically conveyed in their Alma Mater:Ĭhenny’s far from ordinary, nothing can compare What we have all gone through will be with us forever but for now is ending and the last five days as two teams are now back together as one amazing unified camp. It was emotional and everyone knew that the end of Color War signifies the end of camp. Tears fall from our eyes as we start to say goodbye

I have been changed because of you Even when I didn’t know, I need youīut in these next few days, we’ll go our separate ways We stand here, looking at the faces aroundĪt this amazing place and friendships we’ve found There were tears as Red Cowboys sang their Alma Mater and included beautiful lyrics that embodied the feelings they have as their summer comes to an end: It was time for Sing and both were ready to perform the songs they worked so hard on and had so much meaning in every verse. 2002: Stoney and a few other counselors started a color war chant at senior camp captain speeches, which the whole camp had been invited to, and when the crowd was excited enough the advisers broke color war. Each team presented their plaque and banner and they were truly works of art. As soon as he re-entered the room through the exit sign, the advisers followed him out and broke color war. It was a sight to see and a hilarious buzz of silence.Īs both teams entered into Shields Hall dressed as Cowboys and Indians, there was a sense of elation and true Color War pride.

#Color war chants full

Try and visualize The Lodge full of campers and counselors that just don’t speak. The campers wanted more than anything to talk but knew that every word spoken would loose points for their team. It was oddly silent as this is the place where we dance and sing but tonight in Color War tradition, we ate silently. Tonight was a silent meal and never was The Lodge so quiet. It’s the way it should be and it exists here at camp. To see groups of kids rally around one another in the true sprit of competition and do it in a way that is uplifting and encouraging is awe-inspiring. The feeling on camp is just plain inspirational. Each field and court was full of Red and Gold spirit, chants and cheers. Win or loose, each team put their heart on the line and played hard. With the last day of Color War upon us, everyone was working hard, having fun and giving it every ounce of effort they had.