As tradition, every summer the upper senior girls are entrusted in leading all of girls camp in the opening campfire. Each division carries out the tradition of having their own special cheer; however, for the upper seniors, this means something a little different. At the beginning of the night, we are asked the question, “what does being an upper senior mean to you?” Well for me, this meant a lot of things. Being the oldest kids in camp comes with no small price; one must be respectful, gracious, and above all, a role model others can look up to. Once upon a time, I was only nine years old, sitting in my small chair and thinking to myself, I only wish I could be like these girls. Now, I have become one of them.

Being an upper senior also means making everything count. As this is my final year as a camper, I plan on cherishing every moment I have here as my last. This place has allowed me to flourish as a camper, have experiences most kids would think unimaginable, and create friendships that will last a lifetime. I have grown to understand that camp is sacred, and we must appreciate every single minute here.

Lastly, being an upper senior means I have had another place to call home. I will never forget my experiences at camp and cannot wait for the rest of the summer as an upper senior.