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Summer of '56

 
Circass
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Fafoofnik doing his thing!
The following pictures and captions - courtesy of Michael Kupersmith
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Circass
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More fafoofnik
 
Circass
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Fafoofnik and his trusty horse
 
 
Last Will & Testament
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Don Edelstein and Josh Kaplan read the Last Will & Testament
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Young Bull Walton prepared to meet the Masked Mute.

Wrestling

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Ralph Aserkoff referees.

Camp Play

"Mr. Roberts"

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First time published photos of the most successful camper 3 act play of its time: Pictured are: Joel Reingold, Butch Kimmel, Steve Dasheff, Alan Flashner, Joe Basloe, Victor Goldman. To the right in the officer's cap: Michael Reiss in the title role!
 
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"Battle Stations"
I'm on the right and can still remember my line: "Stefanofski! Find some battle station"
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L to R: Dasheff, Flashner (kneeling), Micke Klarreich, Gary Goldsmith, Basloe, Reiss, David Victor and Kimmel. Internationally famous artist Jon Borofsky can be seen peeking out behind Reiss.
 
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Mr. Roberts gives the crew the bad word: (L to R) Steve Egbert, Mike Kupersmith, Dave Victor, Eliot Goldstein (aka Mighty Mouse), Klarreich and Reiss.

 


 
 
Uncle Moishe
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Isn't he cute!!!
 
 
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"That's funny when I went to bed I was under the roof!"
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"Dum Dum" Levinson prepares to escape!
 
"Cess and Peanut Butter"
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Comic Song featuring the CPB rhythm section: Roger Wasby, Pete Sherin, Joe Alperin, Michael Kupersmith, Eddie Shapiro and Steve Dasheff. Jim Gordon front row left in deck shirt.
 
Before There Was
The WWF
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Izzy Drucker announcing; Nort Levy, referee; Dr. Doom, is partially hidden...unsure of opponent!
 
 
Dr. Doom
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Dr. Doom shown performing the "Terminal Helicopter Spin"
La Shlumpa
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The fair La Shlumpa entertains the masses at the Annual Circass
 
Niagara Falls
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Fafoofnik leads unsuspecting Altonites on a trip to Niagara Falls
Another Trip to
Niagara Falls
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Pie Eating Contest
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The Annual Pie Eating Contest: Perennial champion North Levy is at the right, Dan Schwartz; center
 

 
Chief
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Chief reading at campfire while Phil Bortnick provides security against forest fires.
 
Soak the Bloke
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More Circass tradition. Dick Kasher is paying the ultimate price.
Circass
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Drummeister Fafoofnik leads the annual circass parade followed by Maestro Ed Goldman (Lord High Music Torturer) on clarinet.
 
Let the Show Begin!
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Announcer Izzy Drucker in action.
And the Oscar Goes To!
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Phin Tobe issues toilet roll awards to cousins Michael Kupersmith and Michael Reiss for "Best Announsage of 1956"
 
American Bandstand
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A little swing dancing to the beat of the "Chef" Harry Hart Band.
Chef Harry and the Crew
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Chef Harry Hart supplies the entertainment!
 
Chef Harry and the Crew
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