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A view from space would show an area in the middle of Centenary College
with four sections, split by cement, and in the center, a small statue
of a kind. It might also show, in an Orwellian Big Brother
scenario, numerous people gathering in different areas. Luckily, I
was on the ground to witness first hand the happenings of the quad. |
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You might notice a few
differences between the quad of old (2005) and the quad that we frolic
in today. First of all, the tree show in the first picture is
gone. Also, Centenary College has repaved the sidewalks, and
redone the grass. The changes came as a shock to many people, but
in the end, the quad is the quad. |
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Overlooking the quad is the
golden clock tower, which rings every hour on the hour. Although
it was not its intended purpose, it very often signals that a period is
about to end. |
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The quad is the central area
of camp. It is the path to meals in the morning. |
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It's where counselors
eagerly yell out their activities, in hopes of finding all the
campers who signed up for them each day. |
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Just off to the side is where
announcements is held.
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And here's Tom! |
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In the center of the quad is
the famous sundial. |
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Before each activity, head
counselors, and one select Staff Assistant gather at the sundial for
changeover, the time period in between activities, to help facilitate a
smooth transition between activities.
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A favorite activity that many
campers of all ages partake in is afternoon, and evening shade.
Under the shade tree campers sit, relax, cool off, and sometimes a
guitar can be found, with campers singing along. |
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Frisbee throwing is a popular
pastime of the quad. |
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Summer reading is often
accomplished under the shade tree. |
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The quad is also where
everyone has snack, and where campers choose their next day's
activities. |
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Campers refill their water
bottles, which are essential on hot summer days, on the patio throughout
the day... |
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...and hopefully put the
water to good use. |
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But more than anything, the
quad is a place for kids and counselors to hang out. A lot of the
day's events are structured so that everyone is doing something all the
time. But during afternoon shade, evening shade, and whenever else
people decide to sprawl out on the grass, the quad serves its purpose.
When campers look back on the good times of camp, many of those memories
are located in the quad.
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