What years were you at camp?
It was so long ago, but I believe I was 10 when I started camping so that would mean I was at camp from 1973 until 2007, missing a few summers in between.

What tents were you in?
I started as a camper in Cactus Gulch and believe I was honestly a camper in every tent along the way at some point in time until the time I was a Buccaneer that they couldn't seem to get rid of.

What job(s) did you have as staff member?
After being an SDP, I was a counselor for two years and then SDP director for three years.  From there I was business manager for few years followed by a stint in the main office as a partial registrar.

What are you doing now?
After three years teaching choirs in Colorado, I returned to Waukesha here in Wisconsin where I have been ever since. 

I absolutely love teaching middle school choir!  My students often ask what the tattoo of the phantom square means on my inner wrist.  How do you possibly cover it's full impact?

What about your camp experience has influenced you the most?
Being an only child, the friends I made each year became like the family that I didn't have. 

The camp experience taught me to be well rounded and more secure in who I was prior to experiencing Phantom Lake. 

I have never had a chance to tell him but Sir G was definitely kind of like the father that I never had with his wisdom but gentle ways. 

Many people I camped and worked with for years have become closer to me than perhaps many actual siblings ever would.

Is there anyone from camp to which you'd like to say hello?
You can imagine that in the 34ish years that I have been around PLYC in so many roles, too many people have touched my life to just recognize a few. 

From the people I camped with, to the amazing staff I worked with in all facets of my life at PLYC I would wish to say hello to everyone. 

Would you like to share your email addresses?
joloho8994@aol.com

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