2003: Tempest Blue

FIELD MARSHALS:
Gary “Gaza” ROSS
Ryan “Powder” STANDISH
Paige GAYNOR
Maria BONOFICIO

 

ROPE BURN LEADER:
Alex OPPENHEIMER

 

SING COORDINATOR:
Aly FRAND

 

GENERALS:
Matthew GOLDSTEIN
Adam ROSEN
Alexandra SCHERK
Stefanie TUDOR

 

LIEUTENANT GENERALS:
Taylor BENNETT
Brian HARRIS
Ali ROBBINS
Deena ROTHMAN

 

MAJORS:
Alex GOLDSTEIN
Daniel GRUSKIN
Dylan FRAND
Samantha ROSENSTOCK

 

THE STANDARD

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THE PLAQUE

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THE POEM
The beginning, it’s finally started.
A light wind blows, cool to the touch, stirring up turmoil along the way.
No time to prepare, the clouds are rolling in, casting a shadow upon the enemy.
Now alert, her destiny revealed, while confusion and fear take over.

Trapped within this state of chaos, Minerva can’t escape.
The wind, no longer wind itself, is encouraged by rain and power.
The pace speeds up, Minerva’s lost, the storm uproars with anger.
This tempest, reaching its highest point, peaks furious with determination,

Minerva can’t fight back.
She’s lost this battle, she’s faced defeat, Tempest Blue has reigned supreme.
The rain has halted, the clouds have parted, always ready to strike again.                                                                            It’s finally over.
The end.
All is calm once again.


THE ESSAY

The opulent kingdom of Milan housed two rulers – the Duke, a powerful magician, and Antonio, his vengeful younger brother. While Antonio thirsted for Milan’s dukedom, Prospero was content with his books and magic, and uncomfortable with his seat of power.

Antonio’s greed led him to hatch a scheme to unhatch Prospero. The conniving royal sent Prospero and his younger daughter, Miranda, into exile on an uninhabited island.

The years went by and Prospero lay in wait on his island paradise, bringing the island natives under his enchantment and plotting his revenge on Antonio.

Prospero’s daughter, Miranda, grew into a young woman, and Prospero’s opportunity arose. Antonio had set sail with his son, Ferdinand, and was sailing by Prospero’s secluded hideaway. Antonio and his royal were returning from a wedding when the seas began to turn – Prospero’s revenge had begun.

The Duke and his crew were tossed about in swirling seas as Prospero raised the heavens against the royal yacht. Lightning streaked across the sky, black clouds crowded out the sun, and the waves thrashed the Duke’s ship from side to side. Prospero’s tempest brought the vessel to its breaking point, casting man, beast and ship into the ferocious sea.

When the sun rose the next morning, the shipwrecked party struggled onto the beach, unsure of their surroundings, vulnerable to attack. Prospero gathered his spritely spirits about him and proceeded to engage Antonio and his gang in a complex game of cat-and-mouse.

Weathered and weary, Antonio’s crew were no match for Prospero’s wit and powerful magic – the usurping Duke was brought to justice by Prospero’s unparalled mind and power.

Chaos was set in motion by Antonio’s scheming and it took the powerful winds and rain of Prospero’s tempest to restore justice in the world.

William Shakespeare’s story of The Tempest provides the inspiration for our team name – Tempest Blue. Like Prospero’s unseating, Color Week throws Iroquois Springs into chaos and the battle between the Blue and the Gold is the only thing which can restore balance in our world.

The Blue Team must harness the mighty tide and raging wind of the tempest to take their place as the rightful victors of Color Week 2003.


THE MARCH

(Tune: Unknown… If you know it, please get in touch!)

Color week is flying by
We’re fighting harder all the time
We’re Tempest Blue and we’ll defeat you
In the pool or at the track Golden Minerva watch your back

Cause we’re stronger
And we’ll conquer
This will be our victory, our chance to reign supreme yeah.

CHORUS:
We will dominate we’re standing tall we show no fear
It will always last although blue will put gold in the past
We do everything to remain number one
We will stay on top ’cause we know that we can’t be stopped

Blue team will prevail this week
Knocking gold right off their feet
Above the rest we’re filled with triumph

This week
Domination was achieved as we brought gold to their knees
We’re taking over and they can’t come back
This will be our victory our chance to reign supreme
And this year blue will be the winning team yeah

CHORUS:
We will dominate we’re standing tall we show no fear
It will always last although blue will put gold in the past
We do everything to remain number one
We will stay on top ’cause we know that we can’t be stopped

THE ALMA MATER

Tune: “Original”
Time flies by while we stand still (1)
Desperately reaching (1) for just one more
One moment to hold
One moment to cherish (1)
Just one more, one moment with you (1)

Hand in hand we look around (1)
Captured by memories (1) close to our hearts
Looking over at you
Looking over at me (1)
When we’re together, emotions take over (1)

CHORUS:
All the smiles (1)
And all the tears (1)
On all the faces (1)
Throughout the years (1)
All the laughter (1)
And all the fears (1)
Blue and Gold united (1)
Always be here 

(INSTRUMENTAL) 

BRIDGE:
Walking away (1-2-3-4)
I carry you with me (1)
I’m never alone, knowing you’re there (1-2-3-4)
Iroquois Springs (1)
I’m all that I am, because of you, because of you (2-3-4-1-2-3-4) 

CHORUS:
All the smiles (1)
And all the tears (1)
On all the faces (1)
Throughout the years (1)
All the laughter (1)
And all the fears (1)

BOYS: Blue and Gold united (1)
GIRLS: Always be here(1)
ALL: Blue and Gold united (1)
Always be here