Night at the Races Recap

Last night was a GSC classic, Night at the Races. For this activity, campers and counselors are selected to compete in various races. The fun part is that each bunk tries to predict the winner of the each race, and a correct guess earns you a point. Be sure to check out the Waitresses bunk podcast, where they recap it a little bit. Here are the results from each race:

Three-Legged Race
This is a traditional three-legged race, featuring bandanas supplied by Uncles Chad and Rom. Matt Apt & Nikita Kovalenko, our champions from 1st encampment 2007, defeated Gabrielle Hunt (2nd encampment 2007 champion) & Alexis Frye, as well as Winter Dyllard & Tiffany Pienkowski.

Leap Frog
This is a traditional leap frog contest. It began with a marvelous demonstration from Uncles Tom and Tommy O'Neill, and then the race was underway! There was no defending champ, so this race was full of challengers. Justin Citron & Janae Griffin defeated Vladhimir Theophile & Michelle Kopaygorodski and Luke Valentine & Jackie Kopaygorodski.

Izzy Dizzy Bat Race
This race featured three counselor/camper pairings. The campers have to spin on a bat 3 times, then run and tag their counselors, who have to spin 7 times. Hilarity ensues. Alex Pak, the 2007 1st and 2nd encampment champ, and his new partner, Uncle Tyrone, defeated Aunt Emily & Michelle Green and Aunt Rae & Cheyenne McCollough. Stay tuned for next encampment, when Alex tries to become a 4-time champion!

Water Chug-A-Lug
This contest featured four staff members trying to down a pitcher a water as quickly as possible. The official results were:

1. Uncle Jared, the pool guy
2. Uncle Rome, the bandana bandit
   
3. Aunt Sarah B., the lakefront coordinator
4. Aunt Holly, the Council Girls Village Leader

The Dress Up Rematch
This is Night at the Races most storied and fiercest competition, with several repeat contenders. For this race, our male contestants are blindfolded and race to put on clothing. The race featured Uncle Keith (2005, 2006, and 2007 2nd encampment champion), Uncle Chris Hall (2006 champion), Uncle Leon (2007 1st encampment champion), and newcomer Uncle Mike Tosti. It was a close battle, but Uncle Chris narrowly edged out Uncle Keith. There was a fierce debate afterwards, but it will have to be settled during 2nd encampment!

The Marshmallow Feed
In another race with history between contestants, each team races to eat 17 marshmallows as quickly as possible. Uncle Brad & Aunt Darlene, the 2007 1st and 2nd encampment champions, came back on their off night to defeat Uncle Chris Hall & Aunt Ilana, Uncle Kurtis & Aunt Abby, and Uncle DJ & Aunt Staci -- who even tried to make the marshmallows more appealing by covering them with chocolate!

Free Throws
With no defending champion in camp, we had four new contestants in this race. Victoria Warne defeated Uncle Corey Davis, Kenith Lozada, and Alison Ormont, and is officially GSC's sharpshooter!

Camper Sibling Egg Toss
Brothers and Sisters teamed up for the egg toss. Drew & Austin Baggaley defeated Meryl & Julia Warshafsky, Brett & Seth Kardon (who sacrificed their egg for entertainment purposes), and Chris & Nikolas Neri.

Staff Sibling Egg Toss
This race was open to any staff members who had siblings, regardless of the siblings status at camp. Here is the final standings:
4. Aunt Elise & Uncle Randy Kravitz
3. Uncle Bill & Kristen Green
t2. Aunt Nickee & Josef Plaksen
t2. Uncle Bruce & Brooke Barlow
t2. Uncle Omar & Cindy Wade
CHAMPS: Uncle Devon & Uncle Isaiah Richardson

Over Under
This race is a traditional Over Under relay race. For this race, Bunk I defeated Bunks 7, 3 (2007 1st and 2nd encampment champions), and M.

Balloon Burst
Pairs of counselors have to pop four balloons each without using their hands. Aunt Jen, defending champion, & Uncle Adam Eisman defeated Aunt Sarah Frankwich & Uncle Jake, Aunt Ellen & Uncle Sean, and Aunt Courtney & Uncle Devan Shimoyama.

Pictures of the event are available in the Night at the Races set on flickr.