University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Nature and craft hours give young Troy Campers a feeling of accomplishment in working with their hands. HIKING, CRAFTS FILL THEIR DAY Swimming instructor Tom Capra greets Troy Campers Dianne Riley, Baby Gene Mikov, Sainmie Chung and Stevie Mauro as they arrive for their morning swimming lesson at the Buckhorn Country Club. 29

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1962 campers attend the USC-Navy football i ame with their counselors. use HOSTS 108 TROY CAMPERS Archery intrigues a child at Troy Camp. Bob Herzog explains technique. Good food, sunshine, fresh air and the opportunity to play away from city streets were offered to 108 Los Angeles children last summer at Troy Camp. Phi Sigma Kappa Bill Lyons and AChiO Dianne Riley directed the camp, held for one week at Camp Buckhorn in the Idyllwild mountains. Troy Camp, now in its tenth year of operation, is the only completely stu- dent financed camp organization for underprivileged children in the United States.. In order to raise the necessary $■ 000 per year to provide for one week ' s stay, counselors turn to campus living groups, the sale of press books and the proceeds from Songfest. Last year ' s group of Troy Campers attended the USC-Navy football game, where containers were passed among rooters at halftime to secure funds for the 1963 camp. Another money-getter was the camp ' s third prize kissing booth at Troy Jubilee. Last summer ' s campers were invited to dinner at sorority and fraternity houses on Monday night of Troy Camp ' s week-long fund drive. The children participated in singing of fraternity songs, saw a pinning and a serenade and inspected the houses. After the Greeks had become person- ally acquainted with the campers, counselors asked them to contribute to the drive. The Row traditionally pro- vides the greatest support for Troy Camp, through its financial aid and its supply of counselors. During their week in the mountains, the children enjoyed hiking, swimming, crafts and archery. Nightly campfires featured skits, songs and stories. A time for meditation was provided daily dur- ing the early morning chapel period. The older campers and braver counsel- ors took an overnight hike to Mt. Tah- quist and the whole camp participated in a field day and water carnival. Liv- ing, working, playing and eating with their counselors instilled in the campers a feeling of belonging to the Trojan family. The counselors, who receive no pay for their work had as exciting a time as the eight to twelve year olds entrust- ed to them. 1962 counselors included Joe Abe, Maren Courtney, Dirty Dan Stewart, Sam Chung, Doug Mooradian, Karen Hansen, Ken Hill, Gene Mikov, Janet Harris, Brenda Broz, Sandi Lip- sey, Judy Hunter, Judy Parker, Bob Norton, Patti O ' Donnell, Mary F.llen Wynhausen, Steve Mauro and Tom Ca- pra. George Chelius acted as advisor to the camp staff. 28

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Number One Coach in the Nation John McKay speaks to a wildly cheering USC rooting section after the season ' s ninth consecutive win, CROSS-TOWN RIVALRY FLARES IN COLISEUM World-famous musician Elmer Bernstein leads the UCS Band and jazz greats Shorty Rogers, Shelly Manne and Bud Shank in half-time entertainment. 30