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Mowglis MemoriesEric Adell - A Mowglis Man and a Contro-KingEric Adell - A Mowglis Man and a Contro-King. Somewhere, in the deepest, dankest, corner of the underground that is the crawlspace of Graybrothers Hall is a spot where Eric Adell, Dan Lincoln and Tom Sculco crouched next to one another, rubbing their hands and plotting about how and when they would do a deal with one of their many connections in the underground contro world of Mowglis. Even now I find myself laughing and imagining Paul Brown and Andy Popinchalk smiling as they plan for how they are going to catch these scoundrels in the act or uncover...2025-07-101h 02
Mowglis MemoriesDanforth "Dan" Lincoln: "You DO need a weatherman (or a Blue Ribbon) to know which way the wind blows!"Dan Lincoln first came to Mowglis because his dad, Ed Lincoln had been the Watermaster at Mowglis and brought Dan on a trip to see Mowglis and to take a few slides down Soup Bowl Glide in Groton. His dad only had to ask once if he thought he might like to come to Mowglis, he was a yes from the get-go.We marveled at the way that the competitive spirit - so hot and fired up during crew week - could yield so quickly to the camaraderie once again with the singing of the c...2025-07-051h 02
Mowglis MemoriesFranklin Williams Jr. : Keeping Mowglis in his Heart and his Axe nearby"Frank" Williams and his wife Nandi are among the newest members of the Holt Elwell Memorial Foundation. Frank came to Mowglis in 1979 from his home in Philadelphia. He cried himself to sleep his very first night at Mowglis because he was afraid that he wouldn't be happy here . . . he cried himself to sleep on his last night because he didn't want the summer to end. Could there possibly be a better vignette of how Mowglis can impact the life of a young man?Frank was immediately one of the most popular boys at Mowglis. There was something m...2025-07-0443 min
Mowglis MemoriesBartolo Governanti: The Evolution of a Teacher, Coach & Mentor - Mowglis Director of Alumni RelationsThe Evolution of a Teacher, Coach & MentorMowglis Director of Alumni RelationsAs a Cub at Mowglis, he was known as Bart and many years later, when he returned to Mowglis on the staff he had grown into his full name Bartolo - more than a mouthful for those of us who had referred to him by his nickname but fortunately over his first few years at Mowglis his nickname devolved back down again. From Coach Governanti to Coach G and finally to just "G". Today, in addition to his work with Plymouth State College's L...2025-06-3059 min
Mowglis MemoriesEp 112 Double Emmys on his Trail from Mowglis mark Jordan Kranis' PathEp 112 Double Emmys on his Trail from Mowglis mark Jordan Kranis' Path Jordan came to Mowglis as a Cub in 1980, joining his brother Andrew who was in Toomai. He quickly established himself as a friendly and capable fellow and would continue on through the Mowglis program graduating in 1985 and stroking the Blue Racing crew two years in a row.Since leaving Mowglis he has established himself as a documentarian and producer, winning two Emmy awars and being nominated for a third. He is currently the long-time producer of the "Big Brother" reality T...2024-07-031h 08
Mowglis MemoriesGood Hunting and Clear Skies: Mark Popinchalk Touches Down at the Hayden Planetarium.Some folks would say that Mowglis is in the DNA of the Popinchalk family. Mark Popinchalk came to Mowglis as a member of the staff in 2011 and while also working his way through a degree in astrophysics, he returned for two additional summers.Growing up as a boy of the world, living in many different countries where his dad, Michael - also a former member of the Mowglis staff - was teaching and serving as administrator in numerous American schools throughout the world.2024-06-0755 min
Mowglis MemoriesNick Robbins: Celebrating a Decade at Mowglis HelmNick Robbins has been at the helm at Mowglis now for a decade and what a decade it has been. When Nick began his tenure Mowglis had fewer than half the campers considered to constitute a full camp, today Mowglis is looking full and robust heading into the 2024 summer.In this episode, Nick shares the road that led him to Mowglis and the journey since then that has led Mowglis back to its rightful place as one of the premier summer camps in the US.2024-05-201h 03
Mowglis MemoriesJay Kranis - A Mowglis Brother by ChoiceIt is said that we humans have two families, those into which we are born and those whom we choose. Holiday tables are filled with the families we choose, and who choose us, and express the power of belonging and camaraderie borne of our free will and affections. Often times, these members of our families are the ones for whom we have the greatest affection. Jay Kranis is just such a Mowglis brother. He is a brother of our choosing - and of his own choice. Jay first heard about Mowglis from John Sprung...2024-02-0640 min
Mowglis MemoriesJames Hart - A Heartwarming FarewellJames Hart: A Heartwarming Farewell If there is one name that speaks Mowglis over the last 50 years it is the name Hart. So you can imagine the pressure that James Hart, 38, was feeling when he was chosen to be the very first Development Director at Mowglis. Sure it was nice to have so many fondly remembering his grandfather William B. Hart Sr or his uncle Bill Jr, his father Jim Hart, and his uncle Phil, but it also carried with it expectations that must have felt very weighty for James. Luckily, for all of us who love M...2024-01-1957 min
Mowglis MemoriesHarry Kendall - Mowglis Memories and William Tell MomentsHarry Kendall came to Mowglis in 1965 and continued on every other year through Den and then a year on the staff. In 1969 Harry and Nat Hemenway set off on a day off intending to hitchhike to Woodstock but the best laid plans went awry and they landed at Hampton Beach after being told that getting to Yasger's farm was an impossibility. Because there were 3 boys in the family each was expected to work odd jobs to play a part in the expense of attending Mowglis and they did so without reservation.Harry attributes the...2024-01-121h 00
Mowglis MemoriesEp 106 Baird Standish - Head in the Clouds, Feet on the GroundBaird Standish came to Mowglis in 1969 and graduated from the Den in 1971. Along with his cousin Steve Minich . . . ok, yeah and Jr. Bender and Doug Beal among others His Blue Racing Crew holds a 50-year-old course record. 2023-10-2244 min
Mowglis MemoriesStephen Turnbull - Following the Environmental TrailSteve Turnbull came to Mowglis in 1970 and graduated from Den in 1974. This coming summer will be his 50th anniversary and he's hoping to get as many of his dorm mates as possible to be there. He readily admits that living side by side with big achievers like Dave Cummings and Scott Frantz, Rob Werner and others brought out the best in him. Like many Mowglis he would pursue a lifelong career centered around the environmental ethos born at Mowglis, Steve as a Hydrologist, now working for the Army Corps of Engineers.2023-10-191h 07
Mowglis MemoriesJim Kingsley - Turning Points & TraditionsJim Kingsley has a remarkable catalog of Mowglis traditions stored in his brain and having been through several major turning points for Mowglis those traditions matter to the sustainability and continuity of the Mowglis experience.Jim Kingsley is a Mowglis enigma. While there is no doubt that he is a Mowglis man through and through his presence at Mowglis came in fits and starts. Few of us can say that we were there from the start . . . not the camps start, but our own. Jim Was. Jims dad Darwin P Kingsley was assistant Director at Mowglis u...2023-10-1855 min
Mowglis MemoriesEp 103 Greg Coplans: Way-Ho From South Africa to England to AmericaGreg Coplans came to Mowglis as sailing instructor in 1972 and returned at the invitation of Mr. William B. Hart in 1973. In those two years he captured the hearts of campers and staff alike, was chosen to be Blue Crew Leader and honored with selection as the staff member on the Mount Washington Squad to join Mr. Andy Popinchalk, Mowglis Tripmaster.2023-10-111h 07
Mowglis MemoriesFabian Carlos Guhl - From Germany to Mowglis and Back AgainFabian Carlos Guhl came to Mowglis for the Summer of 2002 as a windsurfing instructor and waterfront staff. During the course of only one summer he found himself transformed into a member of the pack and he has stayed in touch ever since then and carried Mowglis in his heart.After a very eventful 2 decades since his Mowglis year, Fabian now operates a successful retreat business Oceanic Ventures.2023-10-0939 min
Mowglis MemoriesEP 101 Adrian West from Red Racing Crew to Henley and beyond!Adrian West came to Mowglis in 1985 in Cubs and remained through the Den in 1980 and was staff one year in 1981. His grandfather Charles Bird had attended in the mid-1930s where he had been friends with Wah Pah Nah Yah - W Richard West Sr. His uncle Matt Bird was also a member of the Staff in that first year.His fond memories of Mr. Bob Bengton and Rick Bengton as well as the Merrill brothers, Richard Morgan resound in his brain. He remembers being read to by another favorite, Pete St John - w...2023-10-0837 min
Mowglis MemoriesAndrew Berkey: What the Trip Program Tells us about MowglisAndrew Berkey came to Mowglis in 2000 in Baloo and was in the Den of 2003. He rose to be Tripmaster at Mowglis and much of our discussion focuses on the challenges of running the trip department at Mowglis and the goals of the program that drive it. 2023-09-1659 min
Mowglis MemoriesEP 99 Jeff Shaw: The Quiet Power of Example & Competence EP 99 Jeff Shaw: The Quiet Power of Example & CompetenceListen here:Watch on YouTubeShow Notes: https://mowglismemories.blogspot.com/2023/08/ep-99-jeff-shaw-quiet-power-of-example.htmlJeff came in 1977 as Crew coach, recruited by Mr. William B Hart Sr with an interview conducted by Assistant Director Phil Hart at Jeff's residence. Jeff was rowing crew himself at Wesleyan University.In 1978 Mr. Hart elevated Jeff to both Crew Coach and Watermaster. He served in t...2023-08-2741 min
Mowglis MemoriesGregory Goss: A Once Reluctant Mowglis Man"I don't want to go . . ." Those were the words of Greg Goss at his grandmother's home in Alexandria, NH only minutes before they would leave to drop him at Mowglis. The next day he rescued half his team from jail in capture the flag and became the hero and mascot to campers from Toomai to Den and he was forever changed.Greg came to Mowglis in 1975 and graduated from the Den in 1979Largely due to the influence of Mowglis and the love he developed for the mountains of New Hampshire he became a...2023-08-241h 02
Mowglis MemoriesScott Gibbs - A Star in a Family of Mowglis IconsPlease note, there were some sections where we had technical difficulties with the recording but they do not last long and it's well worth bearing with them.Scot Gibbs came to Mowglis in 1965 for his Panther and Den years with a bit of a family edge.His father, Carter Gibbs, had been a legendary Tripmaster at Mowglis and was even honored with a trail named for him in the Cardigan Range. He had gone on to a distinguished career in the leadership of the US Forest Service.2023-08-231h 01
Mowglis MemoriesBruce McKelvy: Master Civil Engineer of ToomaiBruce McKelvy came to Mowglis in 1956 and had the good fortune of experiencing Moglis under Colonel Elwell and Darwin P. Kingsley III as well as John Adams. He has been a loyal Mowglis for all the years since . He says he learned about his ultimate career as a civil engineer from his dam-making work on the Toomai dam. He is also probably the only Mowglis who followed up his crew experience rowing Yole deMer 4-man boats in Europe!2023-08-171h 01
Mowglis MemoriesFrank Hubbard - Watermaster 1965 - 1966Frank Hubbard came to Mowglis as the result of a conversation between his father and Bill Hart Sr. He joined Mowglis as a member of the Cub staff but in the next year Bill Hart Sr sent him to Water Safety Instructor (WSI) training and promoted him to Watermaster. 2023-08-141h 00
Mowglis MemoriesEp 94 Adam Billingslea - Two Love Stories MergeTwo Love Stories MergeAdam came to Mowglis in 2002 as a member of Panther. A Florida boy thrown into the NH Wilds he jumped into the experience with both feet and has never looked back. What he didn't know as he went through his two years as a camper and then a number of years on the staff that his love for Mowglis was not the only love story that he would be able to tell of his Mowglis days - but you will have to listen to the podcast to learn more.2023-03-071h 18Mowglis MemoriesJohn Harmon - A Career Course Correction for the BetterJohn HarmonFather of Former HEMF Board member Eve BouldGrandfather of Thomas Bould Den 2020John Harmon came to Mowglis in 1963 at the Urging of former Tripmaster Gaius Merwin Jr. 1963 was the very first year of Mowglis under the watchful gaze of the Holt-Elwell Memorial Foundation and Mowglis Director William B. Hart.As a first-year counselor John quickly established himself as a talented and respected member of the staff. In fact, in 1964, Mr. Hart promoted him to Tripmaster. A position that he takes great pride...2023-03-061h 00Mowglis MemoriesJim Westberg - The One & ONLY "Iggy"Jim Westberg came to Mowglis in 1965 from East Longmeadow Massachusetts. His parents had been introduced to Mowglis by the Punderson family. At Mowglis Jim was soon known by the most unique nickname: "Iggy" a moniker by which he is still lovingly referenced. Listening to the podcast you will discover the source of the nickname. Jim went on from his camper experience to being on the staff and years later he would serve on the Holt-Elwell Memorial Foundation's Board of Directors.2023-02-271h 07Mowglis MemoriesDavid Cummings - Blending Medicine, Science and Public Policy to Change the WorldDave came to Mowglis in 1967. He moved up to Toomai a year, probably because he had been in Cubs for two years and Mr Hart didn't want him to be bored with the routine of the youngest boys. He stayed in Toomai a second year to allow his pals from Cubs to catch up with him. He was in the Den of 1974He was on the staff as well but spent July during the summer of 1978 hiking in the West - the Tetons and Yellowstone - with Rob Werner and Steve Turnbull, two fellow graduates with whom...2023-02-211h 07Mowglis MemoriesSergio Covarrubias - Mexico's Gift to MowglisSergio Covarrubias - Mexico's Gift to MowglisSergio came to Mowglis from Mexico (City) in 1980 and immediately captured the hearts of both boys and staff.Akela 1980, Den 1982It appears that he was the first Mowglis boy to come all the way from Mexico but many more would follow, a lot of them from his extensive group of family and friends. He came with little English but picked up the language quickly, and the traditions - The Mowglis Way - as we say, that he came quickly to love. He had...2023-02-1551 minMowglis MemoriesHenry Coons: Leader, Teacher, Lifelong MentorHenry Coons is nothing if not consistent. Mowglis, Mullenberg College and the Avon Old Farm School where he built a legendary career at first as a coach and teacher and then as the Alumni Director. Henry came to Mowglis in 1965 in Akela and he was in the Den of 1967. His brother Tim came the same year. Barry Beal was his nemesis on the Tennis court but off the court they were great friends, they even dressed as husband and wife for the old Fancy Dress Ball. Jim Hart, Jim Van Schaick, Peter Berking, Steve Punderson were among his friends...2023-02-131h 06Mowglis MemoriesBruce Ferguson: Living His Best Life the Mowglis WayDen 1982Part entrepreneur, part philosopher Bruce Ferguson is living his best life in his hometown of Darien, CT where he grew up. Bruce recently joined a group of his fellow Dennites for a zoom reunion in addition to his reunion this past summer on the shores of Newfound Lake.At Mowglis Bruce was a fellow of accomplishment - including his very sophisticated contraband stashing strategies. He jokes that it was a summer-long game of cat and mouse with the counselors, who had just as much fun at the game...2023-02-051h 06Mowglis MemoriesMucking About with John MoukadJohn Moukad came to Mowglis in 1969 and he was in the iconic Den of 1973 with the Goehring brothers, Charlie Feuer, John Fay, Bruce MacDonald, Gordon Marr, Jim Lynch. From Manhattan to Mowglis must have been quite a culture shock but he adapted quickly. John shared memories about Greg Coplans, a member of the staff who was especially inspiring to him and other memorable staff members. Like so many others whom I have interviewed, he feels that his days as a member of the staff were just as memorable and nurturing as his days as a camper.2023-01-2447 minMowglis MemoriesEP 83: Jud Kendall Reveals the Truth about "The Full Walbridge"."You're not at the top until there's nothing above you." That's what his mother told Jud when she took him to hike Prospect Mountain in Lancaster NH as a 3 year-old. He's loved hiking his whole life, so becoming a Mowglis man was just par for the course for him. Jud first came to Mowglis because his uncle - after whom he was named - had been a Mowglis man in the late 1930s, though Jud never knew him. His uncle Judson Bemis Conant was killed in action only months before the end of WWII. ...2023-01-1953 minMowglis MemoriesClarke Wallace: Den 1982 Looking Back After 40 YearsPerpetual youth notwithstanding, Clarke Wallace - Clarkie as his fellow Mowglis called him - still fits his nickname. He came to Mowglis in 1979 and graduated with the Den of 1982. His family roots, however, go back to his uncle Byrd Davenport, the impetus for coming to Mowglis back in the 70s. Clarke says that he wasn't sure whether he had ever been out of Virginia even when he ventured off to Mowglis but his summer ended with Clarke saying he did not want to leave!2023-01-1944 minMowglis MemoriesGaius Merwin III: How the Biggest & Strongest Camper and Counselor of Mowglis became a Little ButtercupEmblazoned into the memory of every Mowglis, who were contemporaries, are a few images: Jeff O'Rourke or Eric Love as Bubbles, wife of Zep the lead Zamboni Brother and Gaius Merwin as Little Buttercup in a Jerry Hakes production! The mystery of Little Buttercup is finally solved as Gaius Merwin comes clean about just how he was talked into dressing in a beautiful yellow dress and singing "I'm a little buttercup" before a packed Grey Brothers hall on a Saturday night. Gaius forms one part of the third Generation of Merwins - in addition...2023-01-1048 minMowglis MemoriesJonathan Feuer - True North on the Mowglis CompassJonathan Feuer came to Mowglis in 1958 - the result of a bit of serendipity when his mother learned about Mowglis from her perch on a dentist's chair. Pregnant at the time with another Mowglis icon brother Charles, Jonathan's mom decided that it might be the right time for Jonathan and his brother Robert to spend part of their summer at camp. He graduated from Den in 1966.As a young camper, Jonathan experienced the transition from Mowglis under the private ownership of John Adams to the inspired leadership of William B. Hart Sr. and the...2022-12-211h 14Mowglis MemoriesMowglis Salutes Richard MorganDepending on how you calculate it Richard Morgan has been a familiar face among Mowglis for 3-6 generations. More than any other Member of the Mowglis family, Richard has been a constant presence sometimes on a daily basis, sometimes for two or three weeks each summer along with nearly every weekend. His trombone, along with that of Bob Bengtson, has spurred Red Racing crews for generations to say nothing of his participation in the brass choir.The son of artisan potters from Sandwich he came to Mowglis under the w...2022-12-191h 17Mowglis Memories"Gung Ho" James Orr: From the summit of Cardigan you can almost see him dancing.Jamie Orr (Den 1975) came to Mowglis in 1972 - a camper in Baloo - and graduated from the Den in 1975. Given the nickname "Gung Ho" ( we think by Pete St. John his dorm mate) for his eager and undaunted embrace of the Mowglis spirit and ethos, Jamie went on to row for the Red Racing crew, be selected for the Mount Washington Squad and earn the coveted Wolf's Paw (by the skin of his teeth!). After his years at Mowglis he achieved a moment of "fame" in NH with his copyrighted "Eyup, Love New Hampsha" bumper strip that found its...2022-12-121h 06Mowglis MemoriesEP 77 Pablo Nieto - From Guadalajara to Newfound - The 2nd Generation of "the Mexican Mafia" Leaves a MarkPablo Nieto came to Mowglis in 1998 a second-generation member of the extended family of brothers, and cousins lovingly referred to as "the Mexican Mafia" for the way in which the family dominated the scene at Mowglis. 2022-11-1746 minMowglis MemoriesCelebrating A Spectacular Den 1982 Reunion, Summer of 2022- Art Sculco Reports from the FieldArt Sculco celebrates his years at Mowglis but is more than a little bit wistful about the good fortune of Mowglis under the leadership of Nick Robbins. His 1982 Den reunion according to Arthur was even better than he could have hoped. He reports on it in this Mowglis Memories Podcast.2022-11-1342 minMowglis MemoriesPablo Lloyd - Three Summers in Baloo?Pablo Lloyd came to Mowglis in 2013 along with his brother Alexander. In the summer of 2021 and 2022 he returned as a member of the Mowglis staff, following in the footsteps of his dad Tom who came to Mowglis as a young camper and then returned to become a member of the staff. Pablo obviously cherishes the memories of his year as a camper but his years on the staff have really made it all come together for him. 2022-11-1139 minMowglis MemoriesAll the Way to Mowglis from Area Code 69148 - Singleton Bender Jr.All the Way to Mowglis from Area Code 69148 - Singleton Bender Jr.Jr. Bender came to Mowglis in 1968 from his home in Piney Woods Mississippi. Mr. Hart had made a conscious effort to begin diversifying Mowglis and reached out to leaders in the African American community seeking out boys who would have an interest in attending Mowglis. Today he is living in the San Francisco Bay area and has been for many years. Junior relays a few tales from his days at Mowglis that I had not even heard about!2022-11-021h 10Mowglis MemoriesTomo Nishino - A Quiet CompetenceDr. Tomoharu Nishino, “Tomo” to most of us, is the epitome of quiet competence. He’s always been that way even as a cub, even when he was playing “Hello Dolly” along with Ian Brown on the trumpet and Abe Unger on the guitar! (He’s also obviously a good sport - who doesn’t take himself too seriously!)Since the position of Akela is already occupied by Mowglis Director Nick Robbins it is difficult to place Tomo in a specific role, vis a vis the Jungle Book, but perhaps it is the role of wise old Ba...2022-10-301h 15Mowglis MemoriesTom Lloyd - The Winding Road to Mowglis SpiritMowglis Memories PodcastThe Winding Road to Mowglis SpiritA Conversation with Tom Lloyd1982-84, Staff and crew coach 1993, Trustee - Holt Elwell Memorial FoundationTom came to Mowglis in 1982 with his best friend from elementary school Michael Lampson and he remained through his Toomai year. Michael convinced him to come and it was only later that he learned that his family had a long history with Mowglis.His Grandfather also attended Mowglis (1910 & 11 camper and in the 20’s as camp doctor) as did his great uncle, though he di...2022-10-2958 minMowglis MemoriesAl Reiff - Joe Mowglis Meets Mr. ChipsAl Reiff is a name that spans a lot of time at Mowglis. The tongue in cheek title of this podcast really just ties together the Al Reiff we know and love and the long-time teacher of Mathmatics at the Taft School (38 years - though looking at him you'd never know it!). Al remembers his Mowglis experience from his early days in Cubs and Toomai as well as sharing many of his thoughts on the Mowglis experience. 2022-10-2151 minMowglis MemoriesJames Bradbury - Mowglis Leads to Climate Change Policies that Look to the FutureJames came to Mowglis in 1980. His dad is Arthur Bradbury who was a camper and staff member including a number of years as Mowglis Watermaster.. James rose through the ranks to become tripmaster for 2 years.From his position today at the Georgetown University Climate Center James Bradbury takes the science that he has learned over the years, beginning here in New Hampshire and later at Colorado College (BS), the University of New Hampshire (MS) and UMass Amherst (PhD) and turns it into policy and strategy to help the states address the many challenges of...2022-10-181h 25Mowglis MemoriesJeff Gilfoy Den 1965Jeff Gilfoy came to Mowglis in 1962 and graduated from the Den in 1965 Living at the time in Needham, MA and Jeff and his dad went to a Mowglis presentation, probably by then-director John Adams. He was enthused by what he saw and signed up immediately. The following summer he beganis Mowglis years in Toomai when it was the second youngest dorm in the pack.Den 1965: Jim Edwards, Sam Bettle, Jon Feuer, Worthy Johnson, Robert O’connor, Scott Gibbs, Sam Hertzler, Chris Howard, Jeff Gilfoy, Chris Spindler, John Ross, & Dave Beall...2022-10-0154 minMowglis MemoriesWill ScottWill Scott is part of a long Mowglis Legacy. Both his father and his uncle attended Mowglis as did his cousin Jon and his nephew Ethan. His first visit to Mowglis found him sitting at the “Household Table” under the watchful eyes of Irene Gibbs with John Woods (Den 1969) as table boy.While today Will is an avid hiker he did not start out that way and he recounts the journey from reluctant hiker to Washington Squad in this podcast.Will has returned to Mowgl...2022-09-281h 28Mowglis Memories"Woody" MerrimanWoody Merriman comes from a long line of Mowglis men. His dad and his uncles all attended Mowglis and his father (also Lockwood Merriman) was a member of the Holt Elwell Memorial Foundation Board of Trustees, as was Woody.Like many Mowglis alumni Woody can rattle off all of the important, and prestigious, institutions with which he has been associated in his life and adamantly states that Mowglis was the most important source of who he became as a person. Who he became as a person is a fellow that everyone is fond of, w...2022-08-311h 00
Mowglis MemoriesJay and Sandee Brown - Cub Parents 1977 - 1987Jay and Sandee BrownCub Parents 1977 - 1987 Sandee's family - the Wooleys - were close friends with legendary Mowglis Director William B. Hart Sr and his college roommate Harvey Russell who wrote the Jungle Song and the Mowglis Goodnight song. The Browns came to Mowglis in 1977 and were Cub parents for 10 years. 1977 was not their first visit to Mowglis which came in 1963, on their honeymoon trip. 1963 was year 1 of the Holt Elwell Memorial Foundation and Director William B. Hart. Sandee and Jay had 25 Cubs in thei...2022-05-121h 00
Mowglis MemoriesKate Burgess - Blazing a TrailMowglis' first female Tripmaster Kate Burgess established a reputation as a leader from the moment she began her tenure at Mowglis and she has continued in that vein as she has moved on in her life. Today Kate lives in Boulder Colorado and is Conservation Coordinator at the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators an organization that works with legislators from all over the country - irrespective of party or state - to help them craft policies in the best interest of their states and of the natural environment.2022-04-251h 07
Mowglis MemoriesA Conversation with Dwight ShephardDwight Shephard Came to Mowglis in 1963 from his hometown of Wellesley, Massachusetts, as a result of a visit from Jim Hart and his father, Mowglis Director William Hart Sr. He came as a cub under Cub Parent Brooks Benjamin. He was on the Gopher Squad in his Den year and graduated in 1968.Dwight was an avid swimmer and rarely missed a soak at Mowglis. When he wasn't in the water he was ON the water. He rowed crew at Belmont Hill because of his exposure to it at Mowglis where he rowed on the...2022-04-1845 min
Mowglis MemoriesMowglis Memories Podcast: Arthur SculcoArthur came to Mowglis in 1976 a few years behind older brother Tom on the recommendation of Mowglis Icon Attorney Allyn Brown. A winner of the Senior Tennis tournament and member of the Mount Washington Squad, his fondness for Mowglis runs deep. Today he is a personal trainer with his undergrad degree from the University of Maryland and an advanced degree from George Washington University living back in his old home state of Connecticut.2022-03-291h 32
Mowglis MemoriesChris Kriesen's "Kindred" - Going Deeper -Taking a page out of the Mowglis' playbook, Mowglis graduate Chris Kriesen has just released a new game called "Kindred" that is worthy of the Mowglis - "unplugged and authentic" label - to borrow a phrase. When it came across my desktop my first thought was that this game would fit easily in a backpack or a back pocket and electricity was not just optional but unnecessary.Knowing Chris, I presumed that both the name and the purpose of this game were very intentional and I was not disappointed. If you've been drinking from the f...2022-03-2432 min
Mowglis MemoriesThe Mowglis Trail Leads to Germany: Trustee & 1969 Graduate Reinhard RotherReinhard "Reiny" Rother came to Mowglis in 1964 as a Cub, joining a group of Cubs that would eventually become the Den of 1969 including future director Bob Bengtson. Though he missed his Panther year because of a family trip to California due to a short-term job his father had taken. Reiny returned for his Den year by mowing lawns and doing odd jobs to earn his plane fare back for his Den year - a condition imposed by his father if he wished to graduate from Mowglis. His father kept his promise and Reiny returned to achieve admittance to the...2022-03-2354 min
Mowglis MemoriesCall him Abe - A Conversation with Rabbi, Dr., and Professor Abraham UngerCall him Rabbi Unger, Dr. Unger, Professor Unger if you will but Mowglis brothers and sisters refer to him simply as Abe. In 1977 Abe Unger joined the Cubs as a young movie celebrity - coming one week late because he had been starring in and shooting the "Bad News Bears in Japan" movie. Abe was barely aware of all the hub bub that occurred before his arrival, Mr. William Hart, Mowglis Director had manufactured that with newspaper clippings and promo photos but everyone at camp was aware that they were about to be joined by a...2022-03-0244 min
Mowglis MemoriesRichard "Dick" Backus: Actor, Writer, Mowglis BrotherDick Backus came to Mowglis on the staff in 1965, introduced to the camp by his sister who had worked at Onaway. He joined an iconic staff that included the Boicourt Brothers, Robert Ulery, Stu Klein, John Gilbert. Dick laughs when he describes coming to camp as the nature counselor with equipment his father, an amateur entemologist and full time Doctor provided to him - including kill jars - and he was promptly told by Mr. Hart that killing our insect brothers and sisters was not the "Mowglis way" a point of view that Dick admired an...2022-02-2740 min
Mowglis MemoriesEP 57 Mowglis Memories with Ted MarinerEP 57 Mowglis Memories with Ted Mariner (Den 1995). Ted came to Mowglis in 1991 when he joined Toomai for the second half of the summer. He never looked back after that attending for five years as a camper and one year on the Jr. Staff.2022-01-1643 min
Mowglis MemoriesLiving Your Truth - Paul PopinchalkPaul Popinchalk came to Mowglis along with older brother Andrew in 1968. In 1968 the two were crew leaders with Paul heading the Blues and Andy the Red Crew. In 1969 both brothers returned with Paul coming back as the crew coach. Although Paul was only on the staff at Mowglis for 2 years his impact has had a very long tail with many Mowglis folks citing Paul as a staff member who had a big impact on their lives. Mowglis also had a big impact on Paul himself. Who rejoices on hiking in the Whites in both summer and winter with his M...2021-12-201h 16
Mowglis MemoriesFrom Blue Racing Crew to Henley to the CT Senate: F. Scott FrantzScott Frantz (Den 1974) is the son of Leroy Frantz who went to Mowglis in early 40s and the brother of Ted Frantz who was a member of the 1973 Den. After Mowglis Scott, who stroked the winning Blue Racing Crew, rowed for Princeton in college, won a national championship, and was invited to row at Henley. His crew's performance was so exciting that a race fan came running over to the boat to greet them at the end of the race. I won't take away the thrill of having you hear about that race and the ex...2021-11-2834 min
Mowglis MemoriesA Conversation with Peter KingsleyPeter Kingsley came, officially, to Mowglis in Baloo after 2 years as the child of Director Darwin P. Kingsley. His brother Jim also has a storied history at Mowglis, including a stint as Cub Director back in the early 2000s. In this interview he shares with us his own memories of Mowglis including his fondness for counselor Shad Farouqi of India John Harmon, and Bill Hart Jr. as well as his memories of his father who was director at Mowglis following the retirement of Colonel Elwell. Peter has been an instrumental part of...2021-10-1050 min
Mowglis MemoriesRob Werner - On the Frontlines of Climate Change"Rob" Werner (Den 1974) and his wife Marianne Gashnig make their home in Concord NH. Rob is New Hampshire Director of the League of Conservation Voters, a national advocacy organization and a member of the Concord City Council. Rob has made his life's work fighting for the kinds of environmental and human rights policies that Mowglis helped to instill in him. Today, he is a national leader in the fight to slow the ravages of climate change and create a more sustainable future for all of us. Rob was also a critical pl...2021-10-0849 min
Mowglis MemoriesGeorge HulmeGeorge Hulme graduated from the Den in 1970. Greybrother, Mount Washington Squad, Kaa Award winner and one of the highest ribbon counts in Mowglis history. In later years he would serve as the President of the Board of Trustees in a very difficult time. Setting the stage for Mowglis' comeback under the able staff that the camp now enjoys. Along with George his brothers Jonathan, and Bruce, as well as Cousins Rick Hulme, Gordon Marr and Frank McLelland formed the vanguard of what would become a multi generational Mowglis family.2021-05-2051 min
Mowglis MemoriesTom Hazzard Mowglis Graduate 1984Tom Hazzard Came to Mowglis in 1981 in Baloo and graduated in the Den of 1984. He was inducted into the Inner circle as a Pantherite and chosen for the Gopher honor squad in that same year and Mt Washington Squad in Den. He was also Graybrother in Den. Tom grew up in Rye NY a member of the Howard family of Mowglis. Grandfather Barr Howard, Frank his brother were at Mowglis in the 30s. His Uncles: Bill Howard, Peter, Chris Howard also attended Mowglis in the 60s and 70s.2021-04-2851 min
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories Podcast Klein No 2Part 2 of 2: Stuart Klein came to Mowglis in 1964 as a crafts counselor, recruited by Jerry Hakes from the University of Michigan. His last year was 1972. Famed for the floor to ceiling murals that he created for the Mowglis costume night, and his work restoring the Jungle house gardens, as Crafts instructor and later on Assistant Director to William B. Hart, Stu created a lasting legacy at Mowglis and has been one of the most requested interviews by members of the Mowglis family.2021-03-0649 min
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories Podcast Stuart Klein No 1Stuart Klein came to Mowglis in 1964 as a crafts counselor, recruited by Jerry Hakes from the University of Michigan. His last year was 1972. Famed for the floor to ceiling murals that he created for the Mowglis costume night, and his work restoring the Jungle house gardens, as Crafts instructor and later on Assistant Director to William B. Hart, Stu created a lasting legacy at Mowglis and has been one of the most requested interviews by members of the Mowglis family.2021-02-231h 24
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories_Podcast_Daniel DennettWith more than 16 books to his credit and over 400 scholarly articles and essays Daniel Dennett is a world renown philosopher and thinker. Dan is often referred to as one of the "Four Horsemen of New Atheism", along with Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and the late Christopher Hitchens. Yet he is distinguished by his modesty, humor and modesty.
Dan says that he was first introduced to the notion of philosophy while attending Mowglis when a counselor said to him, "You know what you are, Daniel? You're a philosopher."
Dan arrived in Mowglis in 1951 and began in the cubs but Colonel Elwel...2021-01-3135 min
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories Podcast W Richard West JrW Richard West Jr. "Rick" to those who know him graduated from Camp Mowglis in 1957, his first and last year as a camper. He returned briefly as a counselor as well.
Rick is the Founding Director of the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian where he oversaw the development and construction of the Museum. While Rick was not trained as a museum curator or director, he spent 20 years as a lawyer after graduating from college and law school, but he proved himself skillful in his new field and after the hugely successful launch of the Smithsonian Museum of the...2020-10-301h 02
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories Ep 37 Bill Hart JrBill Hard came to Mowglis in the mid 50s, the son of William B. Hart Sr who had been Assistant Director under "the Colonel". He was steeped in Mowglis history and tradition. He graduated from the Den in 1957 along with his friend Rick West (podcast coming next week).
Bill Hart is one of the few who was at Mowglis under the Directorships of Col Elwell, Darwin Kingsley, John Adams and his father William Hart Sr.
He was also associated with Mowglis during its two most challenging and tumultuous periods. In the early 1960's it looked as if Mowglis might...2020-09-1856 min
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories Ep 37 Bill Hart JrBill Hart came to Mowglis in the mid 50s, the son of William B. Hart Sr who had been Assistant Director under "the Colonel". He was steeped in Mowglis history and tradition. He graduated from the Den in 1957 along with his friend Rick West (podcast coming next week).
Bill Hart is one of the few who was at Mowglis under the Directorships of Col Elwell, Darwin Kingsley, John Adams and his father William Hart Sr.
He was also associated with Mowglis during its two most challenging and tumultuous periods. In the early 1960's it looked as if Mowglis might...2020-09-1856 min
Mowglis MemoriesMowglis Memories Podcast Ep 39 James HartJames Hart (Den 2000)
Director of Alumni Relations
Mowglis: School of the Open
(603) 744-8095 ext. 280
james@mowglis.org
www.Mowglis.org
Giving New Meaning to the phrase "Paying it Forward" in the spirit of Mowglis.
Everyone who has set foot on the Mowglis grounds in the past 50 years knows that the Hart family has a storied history at Mowglis. The "modern" era of Mowglis was ushered in by James' grandfather William Baird Hart Sr. after the formation of the Holt-Elwell Memorial Foundation, Conceived and advocated by Joe Beckford and implemented by giants like Tyson Stokes, US Senator John Hines, Mrs...2020-08-181h 31
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories 38 Chris PhaneufLuckily for Mowglis, Chris Phaneuf's dad - a pediatric dentist in the Boston area - was the dentist to the Feuer Family back in the 1970s and through the enthusiasm of both the Feuer boys and their parents Mowglis came to his attention.
Chris came to Mowglis in 1974 one year after brother Jeff first joined the Mowglis and before brother Greg would also become a Mowglis Man. In 2006 Chris joined the Holt-Elwell Memorial Foundation and would go on to lead the organization during some very turbulent years. His wisdom, patience and love for Mowglis was a major force in...2020-07-311h 13
Mowglis MemoriesMowglis Memories Podcast 36 Chris KriesenChris Kriesen came to Mowglis in 1974 and was in the Den of 1980. As a camper, staff member and later on the Holt Elwell Memorial Foundation Board he distinguished himself. A member of the Gopher Squad in his Akela year and three years on the Red Racing crew among other notable achievements. The Bagheera Society was the brainchild of Chris. A fitting tribute to his long-time commitment to protecting and nurturing the Mowglis spirit.2020-07-211h 18
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories Podcast EP35 Perry SmithPerry Smith first came to Mowglis in 1968 and joined his brother Roger who was 8 years his senior and already on the staff when Perry arrived.
He was in the Den of 1972 with Frank Mauran, John Mulliken, Lincoln Gamble, Chris Smith and a host of Mowglis icons.
As a member of the staff he was assigned to the Cubs, after a few years in the kitchen on Jr. Staff with Chef Ashton "Smitty" Smith.
In the early-1990's Holt Elwell Memorial Foundation Treasurer Doug Warwick, who had kept Mowglis on a secure financial footing for many years, despite very limited...2020-07-071h 12
Mowglis MemoriesEp 34 Mowglis Memories - Tim Coons - 2020Tim Coons came to Mowglis from his home in New York in 1965 along with his brother Henry. Between his first year in Toomai and his Den year in 1968 Tim established himself as a leader at Mowglis including being elected by his Red Racing Crew teammates as their Captain in his Akela year. In addition to this he was on Gopher Squad in his panther year and Washington Squad and rowed on the Red Racing Crew after two years as a coxswain on the racing crew. He capped his year off by being Gray Brother at the Inner Circle Ceremony.2020-06-031h 01
Mowglis MemoriesEP 33 Mowglis Memories Dwight NewcombDwight Newcomb came to Mowglis in 1960 and 1961, unusually, as a member of the Junior staff beginning with John Adams pioneering Yearling program that has restarted again at Mowglis as a means of creating a transition year between camper and staff status at Mowglis. Dwight was close friends with Jim West who was also a Yearling at Mowglis and the two ofthem paddled a canoe together on a long river trip from the Connecticut Lakes region all the way to Maine on the Saco River.2020-06-0349 min
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories_Episode 32_Jim West_Part2Show Note: mowglismemories.blogspot.com
Jim West, a member of the Cheyenne nation, brother of Rick West (Den 1957) and son of WahPahNahYah (W. Richard "Dick" West) who came to Mowglis as a camper at the age of 11, in 1957. Jim was in Toomai and brother Rick was in the Den the same year. He returned as a "Yearling"/Junior Counsel in 1960 under then Director John Adams. In 1965 and 66 he returned to Mowglis as a Senior Counselor under the leadership of William B. Hart.2020-05-171h 17
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories_Episode 31_Jim West_Part 1Jim West, a member of the Cheyenne nation, brother of Rick West (Den 1957 (corrected)) and son of WahPahNahYah (W. Richard "Dick" West) who came to Mowglis as a camper at the age of 11, in 1957. Jim was in Toomai and brother Rick was in the Den the same year. He returned as a "Yearling"/Junior Counsel in 1960 under then Director John Adams. In 1965 and 66 he returned to Mowglis as a Senior Counselor under the leadership of William B. Hart.2020-05-151h 04
Mowglis MemoriesEp 30 MowglisMemories_Podcast_Jan GrevenPhil "Jan" Greven is the grandson of J. Tyson Stokes - founding member, and chairman, of the Holt Elwell Memorial Foundation that saved Mowglis back in 1962 from the developers bulldozers, Jan, as Mowglis folks know him, came to Mowglis as a Cub-in-training at 5! Toomai in 1976, Den 1980, Mt Washington Squad 1980 with Tripmaster Wayne King and Assistant Director Phil Hart staffers, and stroke of the winning blue racing crew in 1980 under Mowglis' iconic crew coach Jeff Shaw and crew leader Leigh Goehring.
Jan reveals the secret of Sucker straps on Mt Hight and remembers the near-religious experience of making coffee on...2020-05-0841 min
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories Podcast JonHulme Ep 29Jonathan "JaJa" Hulme came to Mowglis under the directorship of John Adams along with his big brother Bruce. Over the years a steady stream of Mowglis Men from the Hulme family lineage have been at Mowglis but only one family, The Feuers has equalled their undefeated record in the Red Racing crew boat. That is the reason why, with leadership from Henry Livingston, and the craftsmanship of John Harkness, the Hulme family and the Feuer family joined together to replicate the Mowglis crew boats in 2003.
Stroke of the winning Red racing crew in 1967 - his Den year - Jonathan...2020-05-0538 min
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories Podcast 28 Paul BrownPaul Brown's first climbing experience was climbing Lantern Hill in Connecticut with his English teacher Andy Popinchalk. Some years later, Paul and Andy and Jim Boicourt would launch the beginnings of the rock climbing program at Mowglis.
Few Mowglis displayed more of a joy for life, both in camp and on the trail. That joy made him a favorite among the boys. His influence and the stories of his prowess and his hijinx have echoed down over the years. Oh the smiles, and frowns, that he brought to Mr. Hart's face in those years!
Paul may have missed his...2020-04-2753 min
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories Podcast 27 Jim StorieDinner with Jim and Nancy Storie
There are a lot of crew stories swapped by Mowglis around the campfire and lately on Zoom but few are more widely remembered than the crew race of 1973 when a very small Red Racing crew was pitted against a crew of the biggest boys that most of us had seen in the Den and Panther on the Blue Racing crew. It was the biggest upset that anyone could remember. But as always, the moment that the oar went up the flag pole it was over and the Mowglis brothers gathered arm in arm...2020-04-2147 min
Mowglis MemoriesEpisode 25 Andy Popinchalk Mowglis Memories Part 1Episode 25 Andy Popinchalk Mowglis Memories Part 1
Andy Popinchalk came to Mowglis in 1967 and continued on and off for 11 years. He began as a tennis instructor and eventually became Tripmaster and a member of the Headquarters staff under William B. Hart. He is beloved among Mowglis and highly respected for his mountaineering prowess and enthusiasm as well as his fervent belief in the necessity of stewardship for the planet.
This Podcast is the first of two dedicated to Andy. A third podcast in production will be a curated look at the life of Mowglis Tripmaster Jim Boicourt with whom Andy...2020-02-141h 30
Mowglis MemoriesEpisode 24 Mowglis Memories John RaffertyJohn Rafferty came to Mowglis in 1993 as Tripmaster and continued on through 1997. In 2016 he returned to run the newly established Yearling Program and now is involved with introducing the new Mountain Bike Program at Mowglis.
A favorite among the boys John is that rare leader who quickly grasped the power of the Mowglis program and has carried it in his heart ever since.2019-12-0154 min
Mowglis MemoriesEthan Christenson Mowglis Memories Episode 22Mowglis Memories: Episode 22
A conversation with Ethan Christenson
Three years on racing crew, two years on the Mount Washington Squad and Inner Circle in Panther mark the Mowglis years of Ethan Christenson as a hallmark in Mowglis history. Ethan, whose grandfather, great uncle, and two uncles, Will and Jon, Mowglis icons in their own right have had to stand aside for this newest member of the "Scott" clan at Mowglis. Ethan reflects on home sickness, helping the struggling fellow camper and other important lessons from his experience at Mowglis.2019-10-0539 min
Mowglis MemoriesKenyon Salo Episode 21 - 9 16 19Den 1987 Kenyon entered Mowglis in 1981. Kenyon's grandparents had a home on Newfound lake and began to look around for a camp where their grandson could attend that would allow them to see him during the summers. Kenyon came to Mowglis in 1981 and his mother, Linda Robinson, soon followed as camp nurse!2019-09-1659 min
Mowglis MemoriesKen Crowell Interview Ep 20 Mowglis MemoriesKen Crowell Came to Mowglis in 1955 under the directorship of Darwin Kingsley and continued under John C. Adams
Among those Ken remembers are Bill Hart Jr. who as a camper surprised Ken with a trail cooked birthday cake on a backpacking trip and internationally renowned philosopher Daniel Dennett.2019-09-0555 min
Mowglis MemoriesJoe Boubulis Interview Mowglis Memories 19Joe Bouboulis is a name synonymous with Mowglis spirit, determination and persistence. Graduating from the Den of 1982. Joe wasn't an angel as you will see from his stories ! But he was always the guy you could count on. The guy who would reach out to the other fellow who was struggling and the guy who evoked Mowglis spirit.2019-09-0452 min
Mowglis MemoriesEpisode 18 Mitch Draper - 7 30 19Mitchell Draper was a Mowglis camper during some of the camps most turbulent years. He attended Mowglis from 1937-1940 as a camper, and through 1942 on staff, when Mowglis closed during the height of WWII. Mr. Draper served in the Marines during the war.2019-07-311h 06
Mowglis MemoriesEp 17 Mowglis Memories_Podcast_Jerry_HakesJerry Hakes came to Mowglis first in 1957 as a music instructor under Darwin Kingsley. He remained through John Adams Directorship and into the William B. Hart years. His plays at Mowglis are legendary, staging HMS Pinafore and the Mikado among other things. Jerry was a real force at Mowglis but he'll tell you he got the best end of the deal and Mowglis changed his life.2019-07-091h 04
Mowglis MemoriesEP 16 MowglisMemories Podcast Jay Guilitti 5 22 19 2Jay came to Mowglis as a member of the iconic 2002 Toomai dorm and remained through his graduate year (2006) remaining on as both Jr. Staff and Senior Staff. Most recently he was Crew Coach and will be returning this summer as Watermaster. His outstanding reputation stems not only from the skills and talent and heart he brings to the task but also because he has clearly spent a lot of time thinking about why Mowglis is important to boys and how that relates to his own developing educational philosophy.2019-05-231h 05
Mowglis MemoriesEp15 MowglisMemories_Wes Pullen Jr. 5_14_19Wes Pullen came to Mowglis in 1961 under John Adams and remained through the Yearling Program. His father Wes Sr. had been at Mowglis as well.
One of his first summer job out of Mowglis was as a "stand-in" for Fess Parker on the Daniel Boone Show. . . and wait until you hear the story of his adventure with Fess at the Grand Canyon!
The arc of Wes Pullen's professional life is really nothing short of extraordinary. Socially responsible entrepreneur of the year, founder of Computers for Kids a nonprofit that place refurbished computers in low income classrooms, a race car...2019-05-151h 17
Mowglis MemoriesEP14 MowglisMemories Peter StJohn - 5 5 19Peter St. John is without a doubt one of the most unique and colorful members of the Mowglis family a person who embodies the Mowglis spirit. This podcast does not begin to capture the depth of Peter St John and his remarkable contributions to Mowglis over the years but that just means we have an excuse to revisit him again in the months to come!2019-05-051h 18
Mowglis MemoriesEP 13 Mowglis Memories - Tony Dohanos 4_29_19Tony Dohanos came to Mowglis in 1962 and advanced through the Mowglis program, achieving the honor of Graybrother, Racing Crew, Washington Squad. He was hiking directly behind Dave Rittenhouse on that fateful Washington Squad trip when our friend and Mowglis brother Dave was injured by a falling boulder.2019-04-291h 29
Mowglis MemoriesEP 12 Mowglis Memories Roger Farrington - 4_24_19Do not go where the path may lead,
go instead where there is no path
and leave a trail.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Roger Farrington was Charlie Walbridge's canoeing instructor at Mowglis and went through the entire Mowglis system from Cubs to Blue pocket counselor. His son, the late Mark Farrington, according to Charlie Walbridge who was Mark's canoeing instructor, called Mark one of the finest paddlers to come through Mowglis. Both Roger and Mark have left their mark on the Mowglis trail.2019-04-2456 min
Mowglis MemoriesEP 11 Mowglis Memories Bill Boicourt 4 18 19Bill Boicourt has had a distinguished career since leaving Mowglis following his dream to be an Oceanographer. Today he is among the world's leading figures in a field that is at the center of the action in a world where Climate change has become the number one threat to the planet - or more accurately to the current residents of the planet. Bill shares his memories of Mowglis from 1965 and 66 when he came to Mowglis as a member of the staff. He also shares his keen understanding of what we call "The Mowglis Spirit".2019-04-191h 25
Mowglis MemoriesEp 10 Steve Minich 4/6/19Since his days at Mowglis Steve Minich has had a distinguished career in broadcasting and for the last few decades been a nightly presence on ABC Affiliate WMTW in Maine. First as a reporter and today as the anchor for the evening news. He came to Mowglis in 1967 from Florida and claims that the coldest days of his year back then were in August on the shores of Newfound Lake at Mowglis!2019-04-181h 10
Mowglis MemoriesEP08 Mowglis Memories Alejandro Medina MoraAlejandro Medina Mora attributes his own personal willingness to step outside of his comfort zone and to believe in himself to his years at Mowglis. In a few short years he has become a force to be reckoned with in his native country of Mexico where he had served in various capacities including legal counsel to the President of Mexico. I caught up with him in his final two months at the Harvard Kennedy School where he is wrapping up a Masters in Public Administration.2019-04-1034 min
Mowglis MemoriesEP06 Mowglis Memories Podcast Charlie WalbridgeCharlie Walbridge aka CWAL is probably the best known Mowglis today. Beloved by members of the Mowglis family and a loyal alumnus who annually returns to Mowglis to lead the Red Ribbon White Water paddling trip and usually to also do a "Cool Tools" campfire and a paddling campfire. Charlie recounts his days at Mowglis beginning with the first trip into the camp to take his spot in Akela accompanied by his first new Mowglis friend Donald Snow Margeson of Portsmouth NH.2019-03-311h 45
Mowglis MemoriesMowglisMemories_Charlie Feuer InterviewEpisode 5 Mowglis memories: Charlie Feuer (Den 1974) shares his extensive knowledge about Mowglis history and stories of his own youth at Mowglis.2019-03-271h 04
Mowglis MemoriesEP4_Mowglis Memories_Arthur BradburyArthur Bradbury Mowglis Camper & Staff 1949-1955; Watermaster 1969-70, 20032019-03-231h 36
Mowglis MemoriesMowglis Memories Frank Punderson Jr Ep2Frank Punderson Den 46
An interview with Frank Punderson Jr. of Vermont Mowglis 1941, 42, 45-47. Frank was a camper at Mowglis for the years preceding and following WWII. Now retired, he was also a trustee of the Holt Elwell Memorial Foundation for 24 years.2019-02-151h 04