The Official Magazine of Camp Tecumseh

www.camptecumseh.net September 2011

Dedication of Munger Hall

On Saturday, August 13th, 2011, Camp Tecumseh honored legendary

Camp Director, Mr. George Munger, by naming the first new building

on campus since the 1950’s, Munger Hall. On hand was Mr. Munger’s

grandson, Andy Conger and his two children (in from Florida), past

Chairs of the Board of Trustees; David McMullin and David Delaney,

Current Chair; Bob Gray, Board project leader; Richie Allman, current

camp leadership; Jim Talbot, Jim Fraser, and Bob Glascott.

Under sunny skies on Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd of

campers, parents, counselors and alums, Jim Talbot recognized all who

worked to make Munger Hall a reality; Mr. Fraser and Mr. Glascott

shared some memories their beloved Director, Mentor, and Friend; and

Mr. Munger’s grandson, Andy Conger, ceremoniously cut a ribbon that

surrounded the tastefully decorated Munger Hall. All in attendance walked away with an appreciation of the impact

that Mr. George Munger had and has on Camp Tecumseh!

George Munger led Camp from 1952-76 and is a Tecumseh icon whose presence is deeply rooted in all Tecumseh

traditions. An except from the 100yr. anniversary

book: “The 1960’s was definitely a great period in

Tecumseh history. George Munger was a

tremendous role model and a tremendous leader.

Those who played football for him at the UPenn

[known as the “Munger Men”] all thought the

world of him, as did those people who were

campers or counselors at Tecumseh. Junior

campers aspired to grow up to be counselors at

Tecumseh. Some people even went to graduate

school after finishing college, just so they would

have a few more summers to work at Tecumseh...

Munger cared about the people at camp. He took a personal interest in everyone.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t very good at names. He would call someone “Squire”

whenever he couldn’t remember someone’s name. Tecumseh during the Munger years

had very few rules, but you did not dare break the few rules that were

in place. Almost everyone who was at Tecumseh when George was in

charge will forever have the highest respect for the man and have

some fantastic memories of a tremendous place. “Haaaaappy Rest

Hour” “Hi, Hi Squire” “Now boys, please don’t wreck the counse-

lors” “Awwwwright” “Two feet, two inch” “Easy Day” “Way Down,

Way Back” “O.K., you little cherubs” “Fire!”. George Munger was a

great man and defined much of what Camp Tecumseh is today.

CLICK HERE from Mr. Munger’s impressive Wikipedia Bio.

“There are not enough words to describe the impact Robert Glascott has had

on Camp Tecumseh. To put it plainly, Tecumseh would not exist as it does

today without the efforts of “Boom-Boom”. Tecumseh Alumni, young and

old, return year-in and year-out not only to visit campus, but most important-

ly to reconnect with the Tecumseh legend. His daily

routine, which typically begins well before most of Tecumseh is awake, ena-

bles hundreds of campers and staff to enjoy “the Greatest Place on Earth.”

Over the past 61 years at camp, Mr. Glascott has shown unmatched

dedication, drive, and strength in character. His love for Camp is shown eve-

ry minute of everyday, doing all the things that keep camp moving. He is

respected and loved by all. When Mr. Glascott speaks, people listen. The

respect he commands with a simple request and a firm shoulder grab is true

testament to his character. He is a shining example of hard work, consisten-

cy, and class. He leads quietly by example, never seeking the spotlight, nev-

er requesting something he himself would not do. Few icons of camp have

awards or places named for their service to Camp, but Mr. Glascott has both:

The Robert A. Glascott Award, and new for the summer of ’11: Glascott

Porch.

As the top Catholic football recruit in the country, Bob

Glascott was a commanding physical presence. College

recruiters were indeed attracted to his skills on the field

but more importantly, his character. Though he would

never boast, Mr. Glascott was an All-American Fullback

at the Univ. of Tennessee.

A retired Director of

Recreation for UPenn,

Mr. G has worked the Penn

Relays for over 35 years as

a Starter and Official. Here

at camp, he has worked on

the trip crew, football staff,

and acted as site manager. The impact Mr. Glascott has

had cannot be summed up in a page, or by the titles he holds, it can only be realized by the people and places he has

touched.

After 61 years at Camp, Mr. Glascott is retiring from full-time duty, but his spirit will forever permeate Tecumseh.

We may never know the full scope of his influence or how many lives he has effected but the Beamteam and all

members of the Tecumseh family would like to express our humble appreciation to our friend, the living legend –

Mr. Bob Glascott.” Sincerely,

The 2011 Beamteam

Dedication of Glascott Porch and Mr. G’s Final Full-Time Summer

Blue-Gray Newsletter September 2011

More Tecumseh Weekend Highlights… Trial by Jury and G+S Greatest Hits!

2011 Camper Awards:

Senior Tecumseh Boy: Trevor Atkins

Intermediate Tecumseh Boy: Connor Shea

Junior Tecumseh Boy: Connor Gunsalus

Jim Fraser Award: Trevor Atkins

Robert A. Glascott Award: Jack Keffer

Pancho Mazza Award: Mike Lamb

If you want to drop Mr. G an email, click HERE.

Address: 5 Fairway Dr., Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Blue-Gray Newsletter September 2011

CT Alum Henry Roosevelt

spent a couple weeks in

August Directing a new

promotional video for

Tecumseh. Click on the

image to the right to view

the Trailer. Full video

coming soon...

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Tecumseh and Pemi battled fiercely all day in nip and tuck contests

and the lead changed hands many times. Finally, when the day ended

in a slight, steady drizzle at both waterfronts the final score was 9-9-

2! A historic tie! Perhaps the first one ever, and certainly the first one

in the memories of those who have witnessed over 50 CT-Pemi days!

We keep the Hat bc the reigning champs must be beaten to get the

Hat...

Blue-Gray Newsletter September 2011

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We’re sad to share news that longtime CT'er Lew

Smith lost his fight with Pancreatic Cancer.

CLICK HERE for his obit. Upon hearing the

news, Mr. Fraser, who had passed on the Cal’s

leadership to Mike Dougherty, decided to honor

Lew and lead Cal’s on Saturday morning of

Tecumseh Weekend.

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