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Week 7 - Part B, 2007

2007 Water Ski Show Makes History!

The annual camper/staff Nicolet Water Ski Show was a huge success with perfect weather and water conditions, enthusiastic skiers and spectators alike, and exciting acts that were performed to near perfection...then came the grand finale. Everyone

cheered loudly as the pyramid - the first all-camper pyramid in Nicolet history - rounded the bend and came into the show course. Thanks to all the ski staff and the participants for a safe, successful, and entertaining ski show!

Portraying the show theme of "Monsters", Christine kidnaps camper Liddy for a 2 on 1 ski act.

Always an entertaining act, the human skis trio of LP, Dan and Julia get set up on shore.

Some colorful faces in the monster clown act.

The ski staff just "tubing around".

Anissa gets high on the air chair.

Monster Andy ollies over the swim perimeter ropes.

Water Ski Director, Christine, demonstrates a step off and some fancy barefooting for the audience.

"Hit it!" and they're planing off for the longest run ever.

DJ Jeremy announces the show and adds color and entertainment to the various acts.

A trick skiing trio.

The small flag act...it's capers time!

The CITs - don't rock the boat, baby!

Maddie makes short work of the shoe skis.

The triple wakeboard act was a successful new addition for 2007.

Knees and elbows by Abbey.

The Building of a Pyramid

Step one in building a successful pyramid...

Our camper narrators for "Monsters".

The smiling pyramid campers included Madison, Lexi,

Chloe, JLo, and Abbey. Good job, gang!

...sometimes the other steps aren't quite so easy. That's why it takes many hours of practice determination, and optimistic attitudes by the skiers and the tow boat crew.

Nicolet Players Present "Bye, Bye Birdie"

Bye, Bye Birdie, written in 1960, is a satire on American society and rock culture. We see this more clearly now with pop culture seeping into even the purest of settings - Nicolet itself! Our campers easily adapted to the celebrity-crazed teens. They were also thrilled to play annoyed parents and even the rock star himself! The 2007 Nicolet Players did a wonderful job with this famous broadway musical which was enjoyed by campers, staff, and numerous parents.

Albert and the Sad Girls.

The Conrad Birdie Fan Club.

Sami, Gabi, and Maddy played the MacAfee family.

Kim (Quincy) and Conrad (Madison) at the Icehouse.

Albert and Gloria Rasputin.

The fan club watches Conrad drink breakfast.

Amy, as Mrs. Peterson, was truly the comical hit of the entire evening.

Mrs. Peterson in a tizzy about Rosie and Albert.

The telephone kids.

Conrad gets the key to the city, but all the girls faint when he speaks - even the mayor's wife!

Ed Sullivan introduces a " really big show..."

Curtain call for all the supporting actresses.

A big bow for the MacAfees.

"We love you, Conrad, oh yes we do!"

Applause for Mrs. Peterson, Albert, and Rosie.

Kudos to Katy, along with the great Stage Crew, set designers, and music makers for directing a great performance.

Awards and Banquet Finalize Summer

Staff presented awards and emblems to 4 and 7 week campers during the second session awards ceremony held in the Council Ring. Thursday evening at the Final Banquet the 2007 activity area and special awards were announced and the recipients were honored for their achievements during the summer.

The Counselors in Training of Lakewood cabin received the Caper Award for consistently having the cleanest cabin in camp for the entire summer. Once again, history was made! Camp Health Director, Teena, presented the award.

Congratulations to Spencer for being the first camper to enroll for the 2007 camp season, and to Jose, for being the winner of the annual "Ice Off Franklin Lake" winner.

Kelly presented the Marathon Day plaque to the Buff team captains, Laura and Andee, for their repeat '07 victory over the Green team.

AJ is the smiling recipient of the Swimming Award. Andee is the smiling Swimming Director!

Sami is honored in the riding area by Director, Alex, and received the Medlicott Rider of the Year award.

Georgi and Jeremy present the new 5 year campers with their special jackets.

First year Advanced Camper from France, Estelle, received the Art Award from A&C Director, Andrea.

Sarah awards the Smallcraft plaque to veteran camper, Meghan, for her great attitude and improvement.

Water Ski Director, Christine, presented Chloe with the Skier of the Year plaque for her helpfulness, interest, and skill in that area. Big brother Chris would be proud!

Lexi was the well-deserving recipient of the 2007 Pinckard Tennis Award and is a great role model on and off the courts. Lexi was also the winner of this summer's singles and doubles championship matches.

Junior Team Tennis players proudly receive their championship team awards at Final Banquet.

Georgi, Chloe, Jill, Jeff, and Jeremy Starz presented the second annual Christopher Starz Leadership Award to 15 year old Jen, a Counselor in Training who just completed her 8th summer at Nicolet. Not only an enthusiastic participant in most all aspects of camp activities, JLo also emulates the qualities that made Chris such a special young man and a role model for so many. This award is presented to a camper who is recognized for her strength of character, honesty and integrity, leadership ability, appreciation and respect for the environment, sensitivity toward all living things, sense of humor, good work ethics, athletic ability and pure joy of life.

Jen, a.k.a. JLo, is the 2007 recipient of the Christopher Starz Leadership Award.

Picture A Spot

Picture a spot of beauty rare,

Picture a sky so blue so fair.

Paint it with rainbow hues so bright

Then tone it down with shades of night.

Frame it with inspiration true,

Then let it thrill the heart of you.

A picture of Nicolet t'will be,

A challenge to you and to me.

- camp song-

Picture a Spot was the 2007 Final Banquet theme for 2007.

Coming up...

highlight coverage of the Franklin Freestyle Wakeboard Tournament to be held at Camp Nicolet.

We are looking forward to hosting the benefit tournament, BBQ and "Wave Rave". Thanks to the many local and national sponsors who are making this event possible. Please check out the official tournament website at www.franklinfreestyle.com

for all the exciting details and weekend events. Rumor has it that some of our very own Nicolet camper and staff riders will be competing and volunteering to help make the weekend a great success.

Stay tuned...

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