THE MASCOT

THE PENGUIN is Abigail Rose Solomon’s personal symbol of empowerment and success.  When Abigail was twelve at Camp Walden, her bunk performed Mary Poppins.   When she auditioned, everyone thought she’d get the lead, but she was cast as a mere penguin.  Nevertheless, she penguined her heart out (even when chastised by a competitive fellow camper) and stole the show.  It was then that she knew she had The Chops. For the rest of the summer and summers to come, other campers would request her to “do the penguin.” 

Abigail drew this particular penguin after seeing the documentary March of the Penguins.  Male and female Emperor Penguins share equal roles as travelers, citizens, lovers and parents.