2011: Golden Arcadia
FIELD MARSHALS (10)
Kyle Moeller
Jake Lefors
Adam Nash
Ben Theobold
Logan Jones
Jenna Wollin
Rachel Zeiger
Morgan Ford
Maressa Casadei
Ali Frost
FIVE STAR GENERALS (4)
Jeffrey Alfonso
Miles Kurtz
Zoe Metz
Silvie Saltzman
GENERALS (6)
Jessica McDonough
Jenna Montag
Halle Goldberg
Zachary Gilliam
Ben White
Ross Dunayer
ROPE BURN LEADER (1)
Ryan Levy
SING COORDINATOR (1)
Gina Ethe
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS (2)
Elise Masters
Tyler Metz
LIEUTENANT GENERALS (6)
Lauren Zolit
Nikki Drayzen
Dani Licht
Bob Lesser
Alex Fishman
Robert Mitchell
MAJORS (4)
Charlotte Saltzman
Olivia Rosner
Steven Hartog
Michael Kuchinski
CAPTAINS (4)
Abby Kuznick
Carli DeBisceglia
Alec Ash
Matt Rozansky
THE POEM
The utopia of Arcadia
The golden sun shines through the shade of the trees
The splendor of the forest is made
As the sun rises upon a lush meadow
The God of the wild commences dancing
And begins to look around the uncivilized land
Oh! How the birds sing
Look to where the shepherds tend these flocks
Their simplicity shields them
From the world
Their minds are unspoiled gems
Suddenly there is silence
The simple laughter has ceased
What has happened to the harmony
What has happened to the peace
The towns are deserted
The forest is in ruins
But there is still hope
Our savior will come soon
Golden Arcadia will not be defeated
Yes, we will be victorious
Our utopia shall be rebuilt
Sapphire Blue will not defeat us
Iroquois Springs
Split in two for war
Battle of the blue and gold
Although the Sapphire shines bright
Gold will come out on top once more
Arcadia is paradise
Will win tonight
Our home
Iroquois Springs
Will come together again
With friendship it shall bring
It’s why we return
Year after year
It’s our utopia
It continues to bring us near
Iroquois Springs is our Arcadia.
THE ESSAY
The term Arcadia originates from an ancient Greek province. However, its meaning has evolved and the name is now synonymous with a vision of utopia and untouched natural beauty. Arcadia is uncorrupted by outside forces and represents the ideal of the simplistic Golden Age of antiquity. It is representative of a paradise full of not only natural wonder but also a virtuous, tightly-knit citizenry. While the concept of Arcadia seems both unrealistic and unattainable, we have found solace in our time at Iroquois Springs. This camp that has become a home for so many is Arcadian at its core. Iroquois Springs provides an escape from the complexity and artificiality of the ‘real” world. Camp is designed to be separate from the problems and pressures that people normally face. This separation allows people to experience the legendary Arcadia for themselves. By being especially close to nature and far from society, Iroquois Springs represents a true paradise. The traditions of camp that have prevailed for so many years allow this haven of simplicity and nature to be unyielding.
While natural beauty and simplicity contribute to the utopian state of Arcadia, the people at Iroquois Springs create this paradise. The selflessness and compassion of each person allows campers to live unconstrained by the obstacles of the world and experience a carefree Arcadia. Our team has innate strength stemming from the utopia Iroquois Springs provides. While our team is an ideal utopia in itself, the Arcadia represents and unifies both the blue and gold teams.
THE BANNER
THE STANDARD
THE MARCH
TUNE: “Tonight, Tonight” by Hot Chelle Ra
Golden Arcadia is here (1)
Four days of cheering, four nights of winning
Always bringing our game (1)
Forget what you’ve been told, ‘cause it’s going to gold
La La La…. Gold Team
La La La… We’re gonna win this
La La La…. We’ll defeat you
La La La (1)
Tonight (1), tonight (1) gold stands strong as we’re ready to fight
Tonight (1), tonight (1) we’ll conquer blue with all our might
Blue there’s no denying (1)
There’s no use in trying (1)
Tonight (1), tonight (1), it’s ours (1), tonight
Color week is ours this year (1)
From rope burn to apache we have no fear
Dominating swim and track (1)
We have all the spirit, everything you lack.
La La La…. Gold Team
La La La… We’re gonna win this
La La La…. We’ll defeat you
La La La (1)
Tonight (1), tonight (1) gold stands strong as we’re ready to fight
Tonight (1), tonight (1) we’ll conquer blue with all our might
Blue there’s no denying (1)
There’s no use in trying (1)
Tonight (1), tonight (1), it’s ours, tonight
(1,2,3) GO GOLD!!!!
THE PLAQUE
THE ALMA MATER
Tune: “Little Wonders” by Rob Thomas
(1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,1,2,3)
Verse 1:
Waiting here (1,2)
For the emptiness inside me
Disappear (1,2,3)
Remembering the moments
Wishing here (1,2)
Knowing where I stood
And knowing where I stand (1,2)
Every tear, another second without you (1)
Chorus:
With you I am me (1)
Iroquois Springs
Stand right beside me
Forever we will be (1)
Time fades away (1)
Cherish these moments (1)
Cherish these days
(1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,1,2)
Verse 2:
Sitting here (1,2)
Heavy hearts are all around us
Don’t forget (1,2)
Blue and gold has taught us everything
We know (1)
Wonder how we’ll ever learn to let it go (1,2)
Every heartbeat, another second, here with you (1)
Chorus:
With you I am me (1)
Iroquois Springs
Stand right beside me
Forever we will be (1)
Time fades away (1)
Cherish these moments (1)
Cherish these days
(1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,1,2)
Bridge:
Girls: The ticking of the clock (1)
Is pushing us away (1)
Boys: Forever home is here (1)
All: If only we could stay (1,2,3)
Chorus:
With you I am me (1)
Iroquois Springs
Stand right beside me
Forever we will be (1)
Time fades away (1)
Cherish these moments (1)
Cherish these days (1,2,3)
(slow) Cherish these days, Iroquois Springs