EP 55 Paul Popinchalk - Living Your Truth

 

 

 

Living Your Truth

A Conversation with Mowglis Man Paul Popinchalk

 

Paul Popinchalk  came to Mowglis along with older brother Andrew in 1968. In 1968 the two were crew leaders with Paul heading the Blues and Andy the Red Crew. In 1969 both brothers returned with Paul coming back as the crew coach. Although Paul was only on the staff at Mowglis for 2 years his impact has had a very long tail with many Mowglis folks citing Paul as a staff member who had a big impact on their lives. Mowglis also had a big impact on Paul himself. Who rejoices on hiking in the Whites in both summer and winter with his Mowglis brothers and being introduced to rock climbing as well as the White Mountains.

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WPI Counterpoint Commencement Address

WPI Counterpoint Commencement - 04 - Paul Popinchalk

 

Paul was the "counterpoint" to a graduation speech by Rex Tillerson of Exxon.

 

 

 

 

 

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From Blue Racing Crew to Henley to the CT Senate: A Conversation with "Scotty" Frantz

 

Episode 54

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Scott Frantz (Den 1974) is the son of Leroy Frantz who went to Mowglis in the early 40s, and the brother of Ted Frantz who was a member of the 1973 Den.

 

After Mowglis Scott, who stroked the winning Blue Racing Crew, rowed for Princeton in college, won a national championship, and was invited to row at Henley. His crew's performance was so exciting that a race fan came running over to the boat to greet them at the end of the race. I won't take away the thrill of having you hear about that race and the excited fan from Scott himself.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Frantz_(politician)

Seeonee Sunset

Autumn Leaves in a Pool

Stinson Brook in Winter

Aspen Central

Swing Together

Cloud Abstract

Deep Roots Poster

Neap Tide for Planet Earth

Grand Parade Mindscape

EP 53 Chris Hedges

 

Episode 53 

Our Class - Their Song: A Conversation with Chris Hedges

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Chris Hedges, Wayne King & Kodi relax after a hike in Acadia National Park

Mowglis Memories: Chris Hedges

Chris Hedges and I have been friends since we began at Mowglis in the early 1960s but one of my most vivid memories of those days was listening with Mr. Hart to a broadcast on National Public Radio of Chris reporting from a war zone. His look of pride in Chris and the way he shook his head in amazement at the bravery exhibited by Chris was unmistakable and left a lasting impression.

Chris Hedges (Mowglis 1964-1967 & 1970 JS) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, war correspondent, and author of 14 books. His latest book, "Our Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American Prison" chronicles his experience teaching in a NJ prison and is an intense, at times, heartbreaking and joyous journey. I spoke with Chris about his Mowglis days and "Our Class".

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Robert Collins Howe

 

Episode 52 A conversation with Robert Collins Howe

From the lanai of his home in Honolulu Hawaii 1973 graduate Robert Collins Howe shared with me some of his Mowglis memories including a Cub raid on the Den after several of the Cubs had been unceremoniously introduced to the Den Mouse. Mr. Hart was none too happy but the daring dinnertime raid became part of the legend of the summer in Bob's first year.

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Seeonee Sunset

Autumn Leaves in

Highland Storm 4 - Glow in the Lupine

Against All Odds

Reflection of a Chapel in Autumn Water

Chapel of the Woods, Camp Mowglis

Chapel in the Blue Lupine

Chapel at the Top of the Hill 

Pointilism in the Pines

The Final Blaze

Roots Free Joseph Monochrome

Carry On

Bending Light

Golden Calves

Winding Road to the Clouds

Washday at the White Cottage

Cloud Lens Over the Presidential Range

 Peter Kingsley

 

Peter Kingsley

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Peter Kingsley came, officially, to Mowglis in 1963 beginning in Baloo - at that time the youngest dorm in the pack - after 2 years as the child of Director Darwin P. Kingsley. His brother Jim also has a storied history at Mowglis, including a stint as Cub Director back in the early 2000s.

 

In this interview, he shares with us his own memories of Mowglis including his fondness for counselor Shad Farouqi of India John Harmon, and Bill Hart Jr. as well as his memories of his father who was the director at Mowglis following the retirement of Colonel Elwell.

 

Peter has been an instrumental part of the process to document Mowglis history and is a regular at work days and other pre-covid activities.

 

Peter shares with us the very interesting story of coming to live in NH in recent years in a unique co-housing community in Peterborough as well as his love for contra dancing.

Guardian of the Mahoosucs

Last Light on the Mt. Washington Hotel

Ice, Snow and Stone

Surreal Corn

Thirteen Mile Woods Poster

Painted Skies Over Umbagog

Rob Werner - Mowglis on the Frontlines of Fighting Climate Change EP 50

"Rob" Werner (Den 1974) and his wife Marianne Gashnig make their home in Concord NH. Rob is New Hampshire Director of the League of Conservation Voters, a national advocacy organization and a member of the Concord City Council.

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Rob has made his life's work fighting for the kinds of environmental and human rights policies that Mowglis helped to instill in him. Today, he is a national leader in the fight to slow the ravages of climate change and create a more sustainable future for all of us.

Rob was also a critical player in the fight against the Northern Pass Electric transmission project that would have brought 135' steel transmission towers straight down through the heart of the state including the White Mountain National Forest.

As the New Hampshire State Director for the League of Conservation Voters, a national advocacy organization Rob works to turn environmental values into national, state, and local priorities. Rob formerly served as the National Field Director of Americans for Campaign Reform.

A public policy analyst and advocate, Rob has also organized successful advocacy and legislative campaigns for the American Heart Association, Smoke-Free NH Alliance, and the American Cancer Society.

Rob is a 1974 graduate of Mowglis, a graduate of Northfield Mount Hermon School and the University of Vermont. He earned a Masters of Business Administration from Suffolk University as well as two certificates from the Harvard Kennedy School, Senior Managers in State and Local Government and Climate Change and Energy Policy. Rob serves on the Concord City Council, chairing the Energy and Environment Advisory Committee

Active in the Greater Concord, NH Chamber of Commerce, Rob serves on the State Government Affairs Committee.. Rob serves on the board of the Harvard Club of New Hampshire and Chairs the Harvard Kennedy School New Hampshire Network. Rob is a graduate of Leadership New Hampshire and a member of the Bow, NH Rotary Club.

Swing Together

Cloud Abstract

A Rest at Jefferson Highlands

Tony Wagner Memories of Mowglis Episode 49

Tony Wagner - Memories of Mowglis Episode 49

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Tony Wagner's Mowglis experience played a critical role in his life, helping him develop into one of the most important forces in re-imaging education for the 21st century.

Over a lifetime of teaching, experimenting, and refining his ideas, Tony has developed a very cogent and imaginative philosophy about what educational models can be employed to create innovative and independent life long learners. Tony Wagner today is viewed as one of the most important thinkers in the field of education. 

Tony Wagner came to Mowglis in 1956 as a Balooite - at the time it was the youngest dorm in the Pack. Colonel Elwell, who would become an important mentor for Tony, had already retired as Director but he had returned as axemanship instructor. Tony credits the Colonel as a major force in the development of his personal growth and confidence and the development of his educational philosophy. By his own admission, Tony was a "geeky, overweight, kid" He had gone through a series of schools and hated every bit of his educational experience but at Mowglis he found his place.

The author of 7 books (so far!) Tony's latest book "Learning by Heart" is a memoir of his life and journey toward the development of a 21st-century educational philosophy that is rooted in his Mowglis experience. In fact, he dedicates an entire chapter  ("The School of the Open") to his Mowglis experience.

Tony Wagner, Ed.D.
Senior Research Fellow, Learning Policy Institute
Twitter: @drtonywagner
www.tonywagner.com

tony@tonywagner.com

Learning by Heart

Other books by Tony Wagner

Creating Innovators

 

EP 47 Tom Hazzard

 

 

 

Tom Hazzard Came to Mowglis in 1981 in Baloo and graduated in the Den of 1984.

 

He was inducted into the Inner circle as a Pantherite and chosen for the Gopher honor squad in that same year and Mt Washington Squad in Den. He was also Graybrother in Den.

 

Tom grew up in Rye NY a member of the Howard family of Mowglis. Grandfather Barr Howard, Frank his brother were at Mowglis in the 30s. His Uncles: Bill Howard, Peter, Chris Howard also attended Mowglis in the 60s and 70s.

 

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Moonrise Over Newfound Lake

The Colors of Corn

Steeple Chase Colors

Never Forget Original

Perry Smith Episode 35

Mowglis Memories Podcast: Perry Smith. Perry Smith first came to Mowglis in 1968 and joined his brother Roger who was 8 years his senior and already on the staff when Perry arrived.

He was in the Den of 1972 with Frank Mauran, John Mulliken, Lincoln Gamble, Chris Smith and a host of Mowglis icons.

As a member of the staff he was assigned to the Cubs, after a few years in the kitchen on Jr. Staff with Chef Ashton "Smitty" Smith.

In the early-1990's Holt Elwell Memorial Foundation Treasurer Doug Warwick, who had kept Mowglis on a secure financial footing for many years, despite very limited resources, was looking for someone who would be up to the task and he approached Perry. This was a particularly difficult time for Mowglis. Recruitment had hit a wall, related largely to huge changes in society that were drawing families to send their children to specialty camps and some other unique challenges the camp faced in the final decade of century.

In addition to keeping Mowglis' financial balls in the air, Perry has been a tireless advocate for developing a strong financial aid and scholarship program to assure that Mowglis would continue to have a diverse group of boys from all income levels. His strong support in those years and since then has placed Mowglis on much more solid financial footing.

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EP 48 George Hulme

George Hulme

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George Hulme graduated from the Den in 1970. Greybrother, Mount Washington Squad, Kaa Award winner and one of the highest ribbon counts in Mowglis history. In later years he would serve as the President of the Board of Trustees in a very difficult time. Setting the stage for Mowglis' comeback under the able staff that the camp now enjoys.  Along with George his brothers Jonathan, and Bruce, as well as Cousins Rick Hulme, Gordon Marr and Frank McLelland formed the vanguard of what would become a multi-generational Mowglis family.

A Rest at Jefferson Highlands

Buffalo Dreams of an Old Abenaki

PoplarWind

Milan Paper Birch Monochrome

Flowering of Hope at the Pow Wow

Moonrise Over Newfound Lake