>>1779875
=Chipinaw may actually be a Native American name.=
That's not even the craziest part. I had a hell of a time finding out if it was, which makes sense. There were a lot of Native American tribes spread out that had very different languages and there was very little record keeping of their language. Even if it was a possible name, the meaning of the name could be lost forever and then, it'd just be a word.
My first ray of hope was when I found this reference from Urban Dictionary. (Pic Related)
But it's not actually in Urban dictionary. If you search for it in Urban Dictionary, you come up with nothing. (Pic related)
So, that got me thinking: Maybe it is an actual name. Why would someone, in 2009, write that exact word and suggest a definition for it? Problem is, it's just a suggestion and with more downvotes than upvotes at that.
Well, I found something else. (Pic related)
Chipinaw summer camp. Nothing really by itself, but it did give me a bit hope. Summer camps are often named after Native Americans words, tribes, people, etc. So, there was a chance that Chipinaw was a legitimate Native American word. I couldn't find any real history on the page, though:
http://archive.is/rFAXB (https://www.chipinaw.com/)
So, I called them. Granted, it is Saturday, so people were out and there weren't many manning the station. I think I got a volunteer intern or something. But she did tell me that Chipinaw is a Native American name, but she couldn't remember what it meant and that, the founder of the camp was actually Native American, too.
Now, this camp is based in New York apparently, just so you know the geographic relation to myself.
Something else interesting about this camp?
The Color War and the Camp Alma Mater.
http://archive.is/eitgF (http://www.thefullwiki.org/Camp_Chipinaw)
=The Color War=
"Every year at Camp Chipinaw during the seventh week, (3rd and 7th at Chipinaw @ Silver Lake), there is the traditional "Color War". Two teams, Red and Gray, compete in many activities for points and the win. During Color War campers and counselors cannot talk during meals, must have a letter every night, and the line-up for each meal is a "running line-up". This involves the two teams racing from the bottom of the hill to the top where they stand to be inspected. Teams get points or lose points depending on these things. Other activies include sports such as soccer, baseball, football, tennis, hockey, swimming, and boating. Every year campers anticipate the start of Color War. No one except the directors know exactly how it will "break out". There are traditional fake-outs where the campers are led to believe Color has started, and they are told to go get their team assignments. There they find nothing but a sign saying FAKEOUT. Eventually they get the real thing. What happens is that the entire camp is gathered for a fictious reason. They then are surprised by a large sign, a scream of "This Is Color War!", "Go to the Gym!" At the gym or anywhere else they find many trinkets, red and grey ones. Campers and counselors find their name on these and it gives them a leadership rank, or nothing. One year the trinket was a whistle, one year there was a small towel. Some breakouts include ice cream sandwich wrappers that say COLOR WAR. One rumored planned breakout was a helicopter dropping papers saying COLOR WAR. One of the biggest events is Sing. Sing is an event where each team sings three or four songs or cheers. They are: Cheer, Allamata, Team Song-Make Fun of Others, and an Introduction. This activity is heavily weighted."
What does that sounds like to you, anons?
Camp Alma Mater
Every Camp Has a Legend,
Passed on From Year to Year,
To Wish We Pledge Allegiance,
And Cherish All That’s Dear,
But Of All the Other Camps,
The One That Stands The Test,
Is the Loyal Red and Gray Camp,
The Symbol Of The Best,
>Camp Chipinaw,
>Sing Out Our Praise,
>Camp Chipinaw,
>Sing of Happy Days,
>Our Camp Forever,
>>>>Mother of Men,
>>>>Fight for Her Honor,
>Fight and Victory Again…
I don't believe in coincidences, anons.
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Who are we really?