Lumberjack Origins Unearthed
Lumberjack faithful surround Senior Walker Layne as he chops down their latest victim.
December 11, 2009
Filed under Features
Passing notes, doodling, cat naps. Students resort to any form of entertainment to survive as boredom slowly suffocates classrooms. Yet, Friday’s flannel gear in the halls serves as a reminder to Chapin High School students – even burly men can use time wisely. The revolutionary idea formulated by alumnus Russell Baker stands in the creation of the Lumberjack club.
The Lumberjack Club was created in the spirit of manliness as an outlet for self-expression. “The mission of the club is to enhance and promote the well-being of the community while enjoying pancakes and cutting wood simultaneously,” said President Garrett Tidsworth. Participating in several volunteer events such as Trick-Or-Canning, this extracurricular group serves as a fraternity for students with a rugged style of life. Maybe the proudest moment of the organization took place in their first Holiday Giving Assembly.
After skillfully chopping down an enormous coniferous tree in late December, several loyal members unloaded the beast in the gym and erected brilliance. Standing among lesser trees, the Lumberjack pride beamed. However, aside from the jokes and styles, the club is a proactive group of individuals who participate in positively influenced activities for the betterment of mankind.
The history of this outstanding institution is comparable to the nation’s origins. Similar to the Declaration of Independence, co-founder Shaun Hinen gave his two cents on how it all began. “I was obliged to sign as the co-founder of the club with only a vague idea of what the club would actually do besides enjoying pancakes, flannel, and cutting down trees.” The group’s name was inspired by the most husky breed of man to step foot in America, the lumberjack.
“Lumberjacks uphold some of the greatest virtues of men and are therefore quite idealized amongst high school boys,” said active forefather Andy Barton. The mentality of the extracurricular group, however, is encompassed through one required aspect, the sponsor. “Since Chuck Norris has not taught at public schools in decades, we had to go to our most viable option, Coach Rodgers” said Barton.
The lumberjack posse saw Rodgers as a mentor upholding manliness and integrity to the utmost extent. “We sought out a sponsor that would serve as the embodiment of what we are all about,” said lumberjack Jake Gray. The popular “Flannel Friday” is also a club favorite. “Flannel is a metaphor for the hard-working present day lumberjacks” said Tidsworth.
The Lumberjack message rapidly passed through the student body by word of mouth. A refuge for burly men and flannel covered “wannabes” alike. This particular club was a place where the only measuring stick of success was probably already chopped down. Yet, scandal has overtaken the hearts of Lumberjack origins.
The “unspeakable act” of allowing female membership has not gone over well with Lumberjack groundbreakers. “The act does not rest well on many of the elders’ shoulders seeing as though original membership prohibited female entry,” said Andy Barton. “I am no longer sure of the direction the club will take, but I wish them the best of luck.”
Whether male or female, the Lumberjack club’s benefits are all but intangible. The establishment of the Lumberjack Club encompasses a group of students who left behind a burly and manly legacy like no other Chapinites before them.
Passing notes, doodling, cat naps. Students resort to any form of entertainment to survive as boredom slowly suffocates classrooms. Yet, Friday’s flannel gear in the halls serves as a reminder to Chapin High School students – even burly men can use time wisely. The revolutionary idea formulated by alumnus Russell Baker stands in the creation of the Lumberjack club.
The Lumberjack Club was created in the spirit of manliness as an outlet for self-expression. “The mission of the club is to enhance and promote the well-being of the community while enjoying pancakes and cutting wood simultaneously,” said President Garrett Tidsworth. Participating in several volunteer events such as Trick-Or-Canning, this extracurricular group serves as a fraternity for students with a rugged style of life. Maybe the proudest moment of the organization took place in their first Holiday Giving Assembly.
After skillfully chopping down an enormous coniferous tree in late December, several loyal members unloaded the beast in the gym and erected brilliance. Standing among lesser trees, the Lumberjack pride beamed. However, aside from the jokes and styles, the club is a proactive group of individuals who participate in positively influenced activities for the betterment of mankind.
The history of this outstanding institution is comparable to the nation’s origins. Similar to the Declaration of Independence, co-founder Shaun Hinen gave his two cents on how it all began. “I was obliged to sign as the co-founder of the club with only a vague idea of what the club would actually do besides enjoying pancakes, flannel, and cutting down trees.” The group’s name was inspired by the most husky breed of man to step foot in America, the lumberjack.
“Lumberjacks uphold some of the greatest virtues of men and are therefore quite idealized amongst high school boys,” said active forefather Andy Barton. The mentality of the extracurricular group, however, is encompassed through one required aspect, the sponsor. “Since Chuck Norris has not taught at public schools in decades, we had to go to our most viable option, Coach Rodgers” said Barton.
The lumberjack posse saw Rodgers as a mentor upholding manliness and integrity to the utmost extent. “We sought out a sponsor that would serve as the embodiment of what we are all about,” said lumberjack Jake Gray. The popular “Flannel Friday” is also a club favorite. “Flannel is a metaphor for the hard-working present day lumberjacks” said Tidsworth.
The Lumberjack message rapidly passed through the student body by word of mouth. A refuge for burly men and flannel covered “wannabes” alike. This particular club was a place where the only measuring stick of success was probably already chopped down. Yet, scandal has overtaken the hearts of Lumberjack origins.
The “unspeakable act” of allowing female membership has not gone over well with Lumberjack groundbreakers. “The act does not rest well on many of the elders’ shoulders seeing as though original membership prohibited female entry,” said Andy Barton. “I am no longer sure of the direction the club will take, but I wish them the best of luck.”
Whether male or female, the Lumberjack club’s benefits are all but intangible. The establishment of the Lumberjack Club encompasses a group of students who left behind a burly and manly legacy like no other Chapinites before them.
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