EDMOND—Philadelphia Youth Camp 2015 has ended, but the memories live on right here in picture form.
Teen Talent Contest Winners
Performance Art
Category 1
- 1st: Seth Malone “Concerto in A minor” by Camille Saint-Saens
- 2nd: Chrissie Dattolo “Sonatina in A major” by F. Kuhlau
- 3rd: Vienna Flurry “Concerto in A minor” by J.B. Accolay
Category 2
- 1st: Alexa Turgeon “Waltz in A-Flat Major” by Frederic Chopin
- 2nd: Jessica Brandon “Juliet’s Waltz” by Charles Gounod
- 3rd: Callie Cocomise “Nocturne in C minor” by Frederic Chopin
Dance
- 1st Jude Flurry “Four Masters”
- 2nd Jordan Saranga “The Vanishing Lake”
- 3rd Alexa Turgeon “Slip Jig”
Graphic Arts
Category 1
- 1st: Olivia Alvord “ACS Logo”
- 2nd: Lauren Fraser “Bethany Hamilton”
Category 2
- 1st: Reagan Anderson “Double Vision”
- 2nd: Julia Goddard “Crane”
- 3rd: Gavin Fraser “Meadows Snowboarding”
Writing
Category 1
- 1st: Zoe Hilliker “My Short Career as a Stunt Man”
- 2nd: Jordan Saranga “News Flash: Directions are Useful”
- 3rd: Ashlynn McLain “A Book, An Adventure”
Category 2
- 1st: Jessica Brandon “A Lesson from My Life”
- 2nd: Alexa Turgeon “Narrow it Down”
- 3rd: Aebra Hayes “The Never-Ending Stack”
Photography
Category 1
- 1st: Melchiah Smythe “In Thought”
- 2nd: Olivia Alvord “Not Cliché”
- Honorable Mention: Erica Anderson “War Horse”
- Honorable Mention: Lauren Fraser “Puppy Eyes”
- Honorable Mention: Lauren Fraser: “Portland Gas and Coke Company”
Category 2
- 1st: Julia Goddard “Sharpened”
- 2nd: Reagan Anderson “Peaceful Outlook”
- 3rd: Julia Goddard “Color”
- Honorable Mention: Sarah Sliger “Purple Beauty”
- Honorable Mention: Samantha Robson
Art
Category 1
- 1st: Tony McKee “Husky”
- 2nd: Jay Goodearl “Self Portrait”
- 3rd: Jordan Saranga “Golden Miura”
- Honorable Mention: David Watts “Hot Air Balloons”
Category 2
- 1st: Jessica Brandon “Thoughtful”
- 2nd: Julia Goddard “Tornado Day”
- 3rd: Julia Goddard “Captain America”
- Honorable Mention: Jessica Brandon “Determined”
PYC Awards Night
Player of the session
Archery
Basketball
Campus Improvement
Canoeing
Cycling
Dance
Flag Football
Soccer
Softball
Speech
Swimming
Track and Field
Volleyball
Waterpolo
Most improved over 2015 session
Most improved from year to year
Most enthusiastic camper
Camper of the session
Dorms of the session
4G and 3B
July 28: Campers Depart
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July 27: Awards Night
Family and friends gathered in the John Amos Field House gymnasium to celebrate another successful PYC session. Six campers gave speeches onstage. Mr. Turgeon and Mr. Burns awarded the Teen Talent Contest winners and the winners of the various individual PYC trophies. Dorms 3B and 4G won Dorm of the Session. The evening concluded with a commemorative video, then an ice cream treat for campers in the dining hall.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodYoung Titus Cocomise is full of energy, even after 10 p.m.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodThrongs of family and friends fill the John Amos Field House gymnasium.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God5G assistant counselor Panayiota Tolis finally makes a friend: Chloe Cocomise.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodMarcus Cocomise is deeply unconscious.
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July 25: Men’s All Star Basketball
The workers beat the campers in a low-scoring affair.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodOhioan Austin Flory jacks up a shot during pregame warm-ups.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodThe worker team practices some slick moves before tip-off.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodKPCG radio manager Dwight Falk and PYC speech instructor Ryan Malone offer their insight to listeners tuning in to the men’s all star game live broadcast.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodAnnouncer Joel Hudson gets the crowd pumped up for the player introductions.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodThe worker team is poised for dominance.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodFans pack the stands for the first all star contest of PYC 2015.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodThe camper team slaps hands during player introductions.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodPYC founder Gerald Flurry came out to watch his grandson Micah Turgeon play.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodCamper team player-coach Steven Privratsky instructs his guys during a timeout.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodAssistant director of operations Daniel Burns releases a three-point shot.
July 24: Flag Football with 5B and 6B
6B squeaked out an overtime victory, 21-14, ruining 5B’s bid for a perfect 4-0 flag football record.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God5B concocts a trick offensive play in the huddle.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God5B quarterback Caleb Flory uncorks a rocket.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God5B quarterback Caleb Flory handles the snap and looks downfield.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God5B receivers scramble to get open for quarterback Caleb Flory.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodBrett Roberts holds the ball in place for kicker Isaiah Morrison.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God5B tries and fails to block 6B camper Gavin Fraser’s extra point attempt.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God6B’s Dustin Hochstetler says BOO!
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodThe always-enthusiastic David Esquivel flashes a smile.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodAs I left the football field, I ran into 4B as it approached cycling instructors Nick Irwin and Sarah Kimes.
July 22: Kickball with 1G and 4G
Intense rains made the softball infield a muddy mess on July 21 and 22, so the softball instructors set up plastic bases in the outfield and officiated a playground favorite: kickball. 4G routed 1G in this particular contest.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodWorkers get a close-up view of some exciting kickball action.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God4G camper Zoe Hilliker delivers her patented spin-ball pitch.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God4G sets its defensive formation.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodDorm 3B looks on in envy during a break in their cycling class.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God1G camper Amanda Hochstetler charges toward an incoming pitch.
July 21: Etiquette Night Behind the Scenes
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodVolunteer Whitney Kelsey arranges a table before dorms 3 and 5 arrive for Etiquette Night.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodVolunteer Daniel Arnfield sets the dining room ablaze.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodThe wait staff and kitchen crew worked side by side all evening.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodTwo-year graduate Lindsy Eagle is glad she volunteered as a waitress.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodThe kitchen crew rapidly prepared 72 plates of food for each of the five courses.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodWait staff leader Harley Breth reads instructions to his wife Tonya.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodThe wait staff nibbles on a tasty salad in between pick-ups and deliveries to nine tables.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodStaffers Abraham Blondeau and Daniel Arnfield enjoy the beef wellington main course in the freezer.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodDelicious dessert brings smiles to everyone who made Etiquette Night possible.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodWait staff leader Harley Breth savors a sweet treat for a job well done.
July 19: Reagan and Erica Anderson (6B and 5G, respectively)
You’re welcome, Mr. Anderson.
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July 17: Water Polo with 2B
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodDorm 2B practices scooping the ball out of the water with one hand. As waterpolo instructor Kaleb Robson pointed out, only the goaltender can touch the ball with two hands at once.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodAssistant counselor Adiel Granados has it made in the shade.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God3B camper Micah Turgeon wishes he could cool off in the pool with 2B.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God3B camper Elam Wilson gazes wistfully at the clear sparkling water while he pulls weeds on the pool’s perimeter.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodInstructor Kaleb Robson displays impeccable ball control, much to the delight of 2B.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodPhotographer Reese Zoellner captures an overhead shot of camper Jordan Saranga, who has no idea what is happening above him.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodMy favorite part of attending non-softball classes: taking as many pictures of Reese as possible.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God2B learns how to “dribble” while 3B puts in work in the background.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodBig Reese frames 2B as they race the width of the pool and back.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodCamper Azariah Garcia unleashes a missile on goal. Big Reese is on the scene.
July 16: Basketball with 3B and 5B
Dorms 3B and 5B clashed on the basketball court in their first game of PYC 2015. In the A-team game, 5B fended off a valiant 3B comeback to seize victory, 44-35. 5B made it a sweep with a dominant performance in the B-team game, winning by a score of 34-13.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodAnnnnnnnd here we go!
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God3B camper Micah Turgeon walks the ball up the court under the watchful eye of 5B’s Melchiah Smythe.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God5B’s Wade Schellenberg and 3B’s Seth Smothers vie for the opening possession of the B-team game.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodThird-time camper Micah Turgeon bricks a free throw.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodCanadian Elam Wilson banks home a layup.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodPhotographer Reese Zoellner takes a group shot of 3B for the ‘True Education’ youth magazine.
July 15: 1B Camper Joseph Eames
By special request… Older sister Kaitlin Eames is proud.
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July 14: Archery with 6B
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodArchery instructor James Brandon and assistant Justin Wainwright cover safety instructions and shooting tips before 6B heads out on the range.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodFirst-time camper Seth Heckman knows the importance of staying hydrated on a scorching hot day.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodReagan Anderson, a.k.a. Legolas Jr., offers a quizzical expression.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodDorm 6B gives its attention to instructor James Brandon before another round of bullseyes.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodFlorida native Sam McCoy takes aim at an imaginary wildebeest.
July 14: Canoeing with 4B
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodPhotographer Reese Zoellner observes canoeing instructor Roger Brandon’s presentation.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodInstructor Roger Brandon comes to prove camper Daniel Cocomise with hard questions.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodAssistant instructors Jessica Brandon (facing campers) and Rachel Culpepper demonstrate how to recover after falling overboard.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodAssistants Jessica Brandon, Rachel Culpepper and Johnathan Mansour are happy workers.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodBe warned: photographer Reese Zoellner will shoot back.
July 12: Softball with 1G and 6G
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God6G camper Sarah Woodard launches the ball to her target.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God1G camper Emily Terry keeps her “Eyes on the Prize”: the softball.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodAssistant softball instructors Ben Young and Kayla Taylor help 1G counselor Danielle Underwood (center) fill out her lineup.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God6G camper Julia Goddard goes low to smack the softball.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God1G camper Sarah Bruce shows fine form as she swings the bat.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodSoftball assistant Ben Young keeps score in the shade.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God6G camper Viktoria Monsalve reaches for a high pitch.
July 11: Dance Night
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God2B camper Tim Sliger and 1B camper David Watts share a snack break in the John Amos Field House dining hall.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodTasty treats draw campers to the dining hall.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodWorkers serve needed refreshments to hungry campers.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodDance instructor Brent Nagtegaal encourages the young men to find dance partners.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God2B counselor Tim Guenther and 4G counselor Jordy Rouzer know it’s time to bust a move.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God3G camper Vienna Flurry does not approve of this photo.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God4G camper Zoe Hilliker and 1B camper Zechariah Henderson practice the dip.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodMicah Turgeon and Jordan Saranga get goofy.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodEnergetic dancers fill the John Amos Field House gymnasium floor.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodFemale workers perform the “Bornhoffen Boogie,” a popular routine at PYC Australia.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodDance instructor Brent Nagtegaal eliminates a duo from the freeze dance competition.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God6B counselor Joel Hudson points a friendly finger to the camera.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodJubilant dorms line up to depart the dance floor.
July 11: Sabbath at Armstrong Auditorium
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodCampers, workers and Edmond members pack Armstrong Auditorium for Sabbath services.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God4G camper Alexa Turgeon doesn’t understand why her brother wants a picture of her.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodAudrey Locher, 6G camper Eleanor Clarke and 5B assistant counselor Zachary Bush converse after services.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God4G campers Leilani King and Zoe Hilliker have become good friends in just three days.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God4G camper Anna Mardian is surprised by the camera.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God5B assistant counselor Zachary Bush (right) imparts his years of wisdom to a willing group of young campers.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodSoftball instructor Grant Turgeon poses with his fan club.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodGirl campers peek over the balcony ledge.
July 9: Stick Night
A day of rigorous activities in the rain culminated with stick night. Hundreds of workers and campers introduced themselves and stated their goals for this year’s camp session. Speech instructor Ryan Malone helped calm everyone’s nerves from the start, when he joked, “I’m soooo nervous!”
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodDorm 1G files in to the John Amos Field House gymnasium just before stick night begins.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodWorkers scan the crowd before director Wayne Turgeon takes the microphone.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodEveryone seems to want footage of the Turgeons.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodCameraman Joshua Sloan films the Turgeons for an end-of-PYC tribute video.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God“Stroke, feather! Stroke, feather! Swamp; HELP!” Canoeing instructor Roger Brandon and his assistants introduce themselves.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodSoccer instructor Anthony Chibarirwe explains the difference between American football and the world’s favorite game.
July 9: Campus Improvement with 5B
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God5B counselor Michael Cocomise divides his dorm into two groups of super-weeders.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodLandscaping supervisor Carl Hilliker demonstrates how to root out an unwanted weed.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God5B campers Matthew Barreiro and Isaiah Morrison eradicate pesky undergrowth in front of Imperial Academy.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodLandscaper Evan Fraser looks on as photographer Reese Zoellner snaps a photo of Michael Cocomise for an upcoming PYC edition of the True Education youth magazine.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodLandscaper David Warner’s weeding tool of choice: a machete.
July 8: PYC Orientation Lecture
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodBrett Roberts searches for a seat before PYC orientation in the Barbara Flurry Memorial Hall.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodDirector Wayne Turgeon emphasizes a point during his orientation about future vision.
July 8: Camper Arrivals
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodA sign at the John Amos Field House admonishes campers to keep their “Eyes on the Prize.”
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodPYC director Wayne Turgeon and a happy crew await the arrival of 144 campers.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God6B counselor Joel Hudson meets one of his campers, Austin Flory, for the first time.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodA throng of anxious campers congregates under the awning.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of God6B counselor Joel Hudson chats with 4B camper Gabe Greaser.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodMr. Turgeon and staff prepare to give a warm welcome to incoming campers.
Credit: Philadelphia Church of GodElias Noe, Micah Turgeon and Warren Reinsch discuss important matters in the John Amos Field House hallway.
