Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union - Gymnast Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Camp Brosius in 28 Seeings SCENE 1-MAY 30 Tired but happy, we bounded off the train at Elkhart Lake at 3:00 P. M. Greeted by a band that was borrowed from a neighboring village, we paraded down the main street, to the tune of a peppy march. We embarked on the ':Queen. Chug-bump-chug-the ancient Queen ambled out across the lake with a heavy cargo. After docking and a few preliminary instructions from the dean, everyone dashed up the well-worn steps and took their first look at the new cabins. They looked great! A mad scramble for beds and mattresses en- sued. Our first mess call! everyone attended and the dean gave another short talk, short due to the fact that he had forgotten his notes. After mess, everyone went to their respective cabins and hit the hay early. It was very cold that night. What a difference from the hustle and bustle of Indianapolis. SCENE 2-MAY 31 The Sabbath day found the campers spread over the camp acres. Ges- serts drug store was over-run with customers and monkey cap hunters. fAsk the dean what he thinks of those caps.j Some brave people Went to church. Cholly tried to be a mother robin-he took an egg to Fred to be hatched. Posey almost burned up-he was saved by an alert Brosian. At noon the dean explained some of the things that were expected of the Freshmen. Bee Massman learned to cast. Cheti caught minnows with a bent pin. Bugler Bill had a novel way of blowing calls. He did it on his specialty the sax, To bed and still freezing. SCENE 3-JUNE 1 Work! Work! More Work! The camp ground began to look brighter with S0 students raking, sweeping, digging, sleeping, etc. Len and Murph, the step builders, did not take many steps toward their work. They were busy evading the dean. Some of the boys, in the quiet seclusion of the dump, smoked and reclined among the cans and debris. Dance at Jahn Hall at night under the di- rection of Fred. A good time was had by all. SCENE 4-JUNE 2 Zitzman headed the mess line for breakfast every morning. Beautifying work continued and Boardman was found working in the same spot for 2 hours. Pielmeier's duty seemed to be that of locating his squad. Blessed be the rain, but not for long! Amidst beating of the raindrop Mrs. Hester's voice was heard ringing out during our first lecture on Camp C1'aft. Rain continued-girls had their first workout in jahn Hall and the men were excused for the d-ay except the few who braved the weather so that our beach could be prepared for the bathers. Sturni almost broke his finger for the cause. Repair crew built a new stand for the dean and was it pretty ?-Handcarved! 11-1,1-.11 Page Nivrciy-I c ..c. ....1.

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SCENE 5-JUNE 3 Klier beat Zita in line for breakfast. Hall crew renamed haul crew. After a pleasant vacation, we started our lectures. Heeschen announced that Freshmen must swim S minutes and Sophomores, 15 minutes. Zuk broke first chair in as- sembly and landed on the floor. Date night found many of us at the familiar places in town. Heavy rainstorm brought us home early. SCENE 6-JUNE 4 Our new pier was fast nearing completion. XfVe were indebted to the Laun Lumber Company for donating trucks and carrying equipment, Leaves, rocks, leaves and rocks. Was there no end? Ask the prominent bench warmers how quickly they sCrammed when the dean came down the path. Ask Lil she knows. Bill suffered a split finger nail, taps were blown just the same. Card party in the Round house for the girls. The men had a smoker in Ling Hall under the direction of Murph. Thanks to Mr. Stemfel's contribution of smoking ammunition. D'Amato could not stay to enjoy the smoker, he had to leave sud- denly-we were wondering if he got to uit . SCENE 7-JUNE 5 At last, after hauling for a week, our project was finished. After the last loads of sand and gravel had been spread, we all stood back and admired our work. The dean declared a holiday and everyone went swimming. First camp- fire, with Sturni in charge waving his bandaged linger as a baton. Song of all nations was featured by Werder, Mann, Smaldone, Parr, and Plag. Contribu- tions in the vocal line was afforded by Plag, Werder, Klier, Paulsen, Gronis, Apostol and Sturni. Vlfonderful singers, these A. G. U.ers. Half of the camp under tent arrest for dancing in jahn Hall at a forbidden hour. SCENE 8-JUNE 6 - Rain all morning. Girls continued to practice for exhibition. Boats and canoes were taken out for the first time and manned by the fair sex,-what a picture! Marthana took Irene and Agnes for a ride. Ask them about it. Excitement! Roller skating rink opened in town. Those not at Mikels and Gesserts could be found cleaning floors. Len gave a good demonstration of how to skate. We were hon- ored by a visit of Mr. Suder,l a pioneer in Physical Education. All wasiquiet at iiight save for the buzz of mosquitoes and the snooping of the Student Council. QTWO girls are given tent arrestj. SCENE 9-JUNE 7 More rain! Some braved the storm to go to Church. Most of us spent the day in Jahn Hall. The radio-the old standby-helped us out. Prybilski was appointed radio caretaker. Mr. and Mrs. Hess of the Athenaeum were guests at camp. Stephan threatened to walk home from a boat ride. Ice cream twice! What a time for mess detail. Bill was having a hard timer reviewing the three lessons he had on the bugle about 10 years ago. Page Ninety-fozrr .lL1.1- u-1 .. i.-...-a-1l--