Championship Friday Games
Lacrosse: UNC-8, Duke-4
Football: UNC-27, UVA-14
Floor Hockey: Stanford-6, Penn State-3
Soccer: UNC-4, Michigan-2 in OT
Friday night we finished championship week with our final campfire. The campfire was held in the Barbee Center as a storm brewed up outside. We watched our four final skits. WOW, were they funny. By the end of camp, there is so much material to work with. This weeks skits were really enjoyable. The campfire ended with Camper of the Week awards, Tiger Awards and Honor Camper Awards.
Coach Alexander spoke about the two special awards briefly at the assembly on Saturday. Below is an overview of the two awards presented Friday evening.
Honor Camper
It is presented to the member of each team, who has made the most significant contribution to the team in the areas of athletics, sportsmanship, citizenship, and leadership. The Honor Camper is the most dependable and reliable member of the team, not only on the playing field, but in all areas of camp life. It is the highest honor bestowed by the teams coaching staff to a member of their team.
Tiger Award
It is presented to the team member who displays considerable athletic talent and a strong desire to win. The winner of the team's Tiger Award is usually the boy who hustles in every sport, leads the team in spirit and sportsmanship, and encourages all members of the team to do their best in all activities.
Saturday morning we woke up knowing we would impelement PLAN B... Plan B meant games would have to be played indoors due to inclement weather. By the time the games were over the sky had cleared. It turned out to be a fabulous day. Campers and parents proceeded to the Walker Center for the closing ceremonies.
Coach Alexander said a few brief words and then introduced the team coaches. The coaches remarked about their teams and then each member was introduced on stage.Once each team was presented the final awards were given out. Below is an overview of the annual sports camp awards.
The Tom Baumann Memorial Spirit Award is given annually to the camper who during his years here has contributed positively to the atmosphere of the camp with his pleasant nature, willingness to participate, and unselfish spirit. The winner of this award is admired by all members of the camp for his zest for life and warm, congenial personality. The award is given in the memory of Tom Baumann, a 1972 Woodberry Forest School graduate and former counselor who possessed these same qualities.
The Sportsmanship Award is given annually to the camper who possesses the qualities which the staff of Woodberry Forest Sports Camp tries so hard to instill in each of our campers. The winner of this award is fair, generous, a respectful loser, and a gracious winner. He encourages his teammates, cheers for his team, and never argues with officials. He maintains a positive attitude at all times and in all situations.
The Team Sportsmanship Award - Woodberry Forest Sports Camp has always taken pride in the fact that good sportsmanship is emphasized just as much as athletic skills during the boys' time here. The Team Sportsmanship Award will be given to the team with the most outstanding record of sportsmanship during the entire camp.
The Moubray Conference Award is given to the conference that finished sports camp with the best overall record in team sports – basketball, football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer and softball. The recipient conference will have demonstrated superiority in a variety of team sports as well as balanced athleticism.
The Best Athlete Awards are given to the best all-around athletes in the camp's four age divisions. The recipients of this award are talented in all sports, put forth consistent effort in every game, and continually show supreme effort, determination, and a drive to succeed. A camper's ability to handle adversity and lead his team in a variety of situations is also considered in determining the Best Athlete Award winners.
The Staff Award is given to the camper who, in the eyes of the counselors, has distinguished himself with his helpfulness and positive attitude. The recipient of this award is dependable and willing to give of himself for the benefit of others.
The Richard Glover Leadership Award –It is named in honor of Richard Glover for his many years of leadership and guidance given to the boys of Woodberry Forest Sports Camp and School. He was a Woodberry graduate and a US Marine. He taught history and coached wrestling at Woodberry for many years. He lives and works by the creed: “Fear None, Respect All”.
The Red and Cathy Caughron Award is named for the founders of the camp. Red and Cathy started the camp in 1967 and directed it for the first 25 years. Their tireless dedication and infectious charm made the camp the overwhelming success it is today. We all owe Red and Cathy an immense amount of gratitude for all they have done for the camp. This award is given to the camper who through his dedication to the camp and his team over the years has distinguished him from his fellow campers.
The Outstanding Camper Award is the most prestigious award a camper can earn and it is given to the boy who displays the highest qualities of athleticism, leadership, sportsmanship, responsibility, and fair play. The Outstanding Camper possesses a sense of integrity, character, and maturity that distinguish him from other campers. The recipient of this award has a positive impact on the camp in many areas and his presence makes everyday camp life more pleasant for counselors and campers alike. He serves as a role model for younger campers.
It's hard to believe another sports camp has passed yet again. Where did the time go? We raced out of here Saturday afternoon in order to attend a family wedding. When we returned Sunday evening, campus was like a "ghost town". There is always a period of withdrawl. Spending time with family helped during the immediate day or two, but right now, we still feel like we should be doing something else. We really enjoyed our time with the counselors, administrators and of course the young campers. There was a great chemistry this year among the entire group. Thank you for sharing your most precious gifts - your boys. We look forward to seeing them in the future either at camp next summer or perhaps a football game or two this fall. If your young man has "aged out" of camp, we hope that he pays WFS a visit.
Enjoy the below slide show. These are some of our favorite pics of the camp. Have a blessed summer everyone!
