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Meet the 2021 Summer Staff Team Below...

…the AWESOME Men and Women who will make this summer a blast!

Katelyn Allen

Support Staff

From: I am from Georgia but I am a military kid so I don’t really have one ‘home’.
Current University: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking or swimming
Favorite scripture passage: 1 Peter 5:7
Inspirational Quote: “Think of the one thing that you’ve always wanted. Now find it in your mind’s eye and feel it in your heart.”- Beauty and the Beast

Sarah Bachmeier

Nurse Assistant

From: Austin, MN (SPAMTOWN, USA)
Current University: Nursing Major at the University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
Favorite outdoor activity: Walking and Hiking with my family…and camping…too many to chose!
Favorite scripture passage: Matthew 6:25-34
Inspirational Quote: “Wash the plate not because it’s dirty, nor becauseyou’re told to wash it, but because you love the person who will use it next.” – St. Mother Teresa

Anna Blanchard

Counselor

From: Flagstaff, AZ
Current University: Wyoming Catholic College
Favorite outdoor activity: Backpacking
Favorite scripture passage: “In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn form on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.” ~Canticle of Zechariah, Luke 1:78
Inspirational Quote: “The world will never starve for want of wonders; but only for want of wonder” ~G.K. Chesterton

Jack Briggs

Counselor

From: South Bend, IN
Current University/Job: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite outdoor activity: Tennis
Favorite scripture passage: John 10:14-15
Inspirational Quote: “They say love is in the air, so AHH…” ~Lil’ Wayne
Pat Briley

Musician

From: Salinas, CA
Current University/Job: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking
Favorite scripture passage: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your works and He will direct your paths.”
Inspirational Quote:  “The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” – JPII

Michael Chojnacki

Counselor

From: Hudson, OH
Current University: Ohio State University
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Getting out with my friends and family to hike or play games outside
Favorite Scripture Passage: “The grass withers, the flower fads, but the word of our God will stand forever.” – Isaiah 40:8
Inspirational Quote: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Sarah Corsi

Videographer

From: Plano, TX
Current University / Job: Franciscan University Graduate
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Sand Volleyball
Favorite Scripture Passage: Martha and Mary
Inspirational Quote: “Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.” – St. Francis of Assisi
Dominic Cushnie

Counselor

From: Littleton, CO
Current University / Job: University of Colorado Boulder
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Favorite Scripture Passage: Genesis 41
Inspirational Quote: “In the world you shall have distress: but have confidence, I have overcome the world” – John 16:33

 

Faith Donatelli

Counselor

From: Hudson, OH
Current University/Job: Kent State University
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking, Paddle-Boading, Volleyball, and Having Picnics with my friends
Favorite scripture passage: Deuteronomy 31:6
Inspirational Quote: “You just gotta keep livin’ man, L-I-V-I-N.” – Matthew McConaughey
Chase Dorsett

Photographer

From: Mobile, Alabama

Current University/Job: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Favorite Scripture Passage: Mark 9:24
Inspirational Quote: “Verso l’alto” – to the heights (Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati)
Della Doyle

Counselor

From: Originally – Ashland, Oregon; Now – York Haven, Pennsylvania
Current University: Franciscan University of Steubenville graduate – Mathematical Science
Favorite outdoor activity: Running in the Rain!
Favorite scripture passage: “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles: they will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not grow faint.” – Isaiah 40:30
Inspirational Quote: “I place trust in God, my Creator, in all tings; I love Him with all my heart.” – St. Joan of Arc

Rebecca Earl

Counselor

From: Byers, CO
Current University/Job: West Texas A&M University
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking 
Favorite scripture passage: Book of Esther
Inspirational Quote: “If Jesus wants it, I want it too.” – Chiara Badano
John Emrich

Counselor

From: Wyoming
Current University/Job: Thomas Aquinas College
Favorite outdoor activity: Skiing
Favorite scripture passage: Paslm 23:4-6
Inspirational Quote: “Jesus, I trust in You.” – Divine Mercy
Katie Furrer

Counselor

From: Saint Louis, MO
Currently University: University of Nebraska – Lincoln 
Favorite outdoor activity: Hammocking and Watching the Sunrise
Favorite scripture: “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” – Philippians 1:21
Inspirational quote: “Your greatest gift to the world is your personal intimacy with Christ.” – my friend MK
Tess Garvin

Counselor

From: Manhattan, KS
Current University/Job: Kansas State University
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking or Hammocking!
Favorite scripture passage: John 4:9-12
Inspirational Quote: “The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.” – Mitch Albom, “Tuesdays with Morrie”

Haley Horning

Counselor

From: Longmont, CO
Current University/Job: Grand Canyon University
Favorite outdoor activity: Taking Long Walks with Friends and Watching the Sunset
Favorite scripture passage: John 10:10
Inspirational Quote: “Life’s what you make it, so let’s make it rock!” – Hannah Montana
Brad Jasko

Counselor

From: Hudson, Ohio
Current University: Seminarian for the Diocese of Cleveland, OH
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking
Favorite scripture passage: Matt 6: 25-34
Inspirational Quote: “A saint is a sinner who keeps trying.” – St. Josemaria Escriva

Cameron Kofalt

Counselor

From: New Hampshire
Current University: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking (especially mountains)
Favorite scripture passage: Mark 2:13-17
Inspirational quote: “Only Jesus Matters” – Connall Hughes (Disciples of the Word class of 2019)
Audrey Koval

Handicrafts Instructor

From: Cincinnati, OH
Current University/Job: Franciscan University of Steubenville – recent grad
Favorite outdoor activity: Simply to be still and enjoy the peace and beauty of nature!
Favorite scripture passage: “This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24
Inspirational Quote:  “”I understood that every flower created by Him is beautiful, that the brilliance of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not lessen the perfume of the violet or the sweet simplicity of the daisy. I understood that if all the lowly flowers wished to be roses, nature would no longer be enamelled with lovely hues. And so it is in the world of souls, Our lord’s living garden.” ~ St. Therese of Lisieux

Paige Lampe

Counselor

From: Bellevue, IA
Current University: Loras College
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Boating
Favorite Scripture Passage: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them” – Matthew 18:20
Inspirational Quote: “Nothing has ever been said about God that hasn’t already been said better by the wind and the pine trees.”  – Thomas Merton

Spencer LeStrange

Support Staff

From: Tampa, FL
Current University: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Bike Riding
Favorite Scripture Passage: Matthew 19: 16-30
Inspirational Quote: “We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father’s love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus.” – JPII

Sydney Lorentz

Counselor

From: Dover, OH
Current University: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite outdoor activity: Running
Favorite scripture passage: romans 8:28
Inspirational Quote: “I am indefinitely loved and whatever happens to me, I am awaited by this love and so my life is good.” -St. Josephine Bakhita

Hanna Mangiovillano

Musician

From: Downingtown, PA
Current University: West Chester University (PA)
Favorite outdoor activity: Mountain Hikes and Kayaking
Favorite scripture passage: John 1:1-5
Inspirational Quote: “Beauty will save the world.”

Andrew Miller

Counselor

From: Wheat Ridge, CO
Current University: I currently live in Laramie, Wyoming and will begin a PhD in Geology in Fall 2021
Favorite outdoor activity: Backpacking
Favorite scripture passage: John 15:1-17
Inspirational Quote: “Live each day with purpose, Believe with all your soul, Love beyond words” – Unknown

Abigail Molnar

High Ropes Assistant

From: Morrison, Colorado
Current Job: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Mountain Biking
Favorite Scripture Passage: Battle againt evil. – Ephesian 6:10-17
Inspirational Quote: “I am not afraid. I was born to do this.” – St. Joan of Arc”

Julia Molnar

High Ropes Assistant

From: Morrison, CO
Current University: Metropolitan State Universeity of Denver
Favorite outdoor activity: Mountain Biking
Favorite scripture passage: Matthew 8: 23-27
Inspirational Quote: “Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father that cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.” -St. Francis de Sales

Abby Murphy

Counselor

From: Freedom, WI
Current University: University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking
Favorite scripture passage: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Inspirational Quote: “We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” – St. Teresa of Calcutta

Devin O'Sullivan

Counselor

From: Roanoke, West Virginia
Current University/Job: Concord University
Favorite outdoor activity: Pick only one??? I love playing basketball, backpacking, running any trails, and a whole lot more!
Favorite scripture passage: If I sin, what do I do to you, O watcher of mortals? Why have you made me your target? Why should I be a burden for you? (Job 7:20 NABRE)
Inspirational Quote: “Eat More Pizza!” -Devin O’Sullivan. Hopefully this inspires you to eat some pizza.

Derrick Poss

Counselor

From: Akron, Colorado
Current University/Job: Colorado School of Mines
Favorite outdoor activity: Backpacking in the Rockies
Favorite scripture passage: “For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity of the flesh, but through love be servants of one another.” – Galatians 5:13
Inspirational Quote: “Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry” – St. Padre Pio

Dustin Poss

Counselor

From: Akron, CO
Current University: University of Colorado Boulder
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing and Hiking
Favorite Scripture Passage: Luke 9:54
Inspirational Quote: “The higher we go, the better we shall hear the voice of Christ” – Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

David Rabaey

Counselor

From: Marshall, MN
Current University/Job: St. John Vianney College Seminary (St. Paul, MN)
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking and Climbing
Favorite Scripture Passage: Psalm 73: 23-28
Inspirational Quote:  “So painful, but so manly.” – Unknown.
Mary Roach

Counselor

From: Colorado Springs, CO
Current University: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking
Favorite scripture passage: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I come that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10
Inspirational Quote: “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible” – Saint Francis of Assisi

Maria Romero

Counselor

From: Allentown, PA
Current University: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite outdoor activity: Stargazing
Favorite scripture passage: “As for me and my house we shall serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15
Inspirational Quote: “Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” – St. Thomas Aquinas

Bailey Samuelson

Counselor

From: Colorado
Current University/Job: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite outdoor activity: I love to hike and take pictures of the beautiful Colorado wilderness!
Favorite scripture passage: “It is not I who lives but Christ who lives within me.” – Galatians 2:20
Inspirational Quote: “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis

Kaley Somers

Support Staff

From: Northborough, Massachusetts
Current University/Job: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite outdoor activity: Kayaking
Favorite scripture passage: Psalm 31
Inspirational Quote: “The future starts today not tomorrow” – JPII

Jack Staib

Counselor

From:​ Denver, CO
Current University/Job:​ University of Dallas
Favorite Outdoor Activity:​ Hiking and Ultimate frisbee
Favorite Scripture Passage:​ currently…”Forgetting what lies behind, and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on towards the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus” -Phil 3:13-14
Inspirational Quote: “Every day I fall in love with the mountains more and more, and, if my studies would allow me to do it, I would spend entire days on the mountains contemplating in that pure air the Greatness of our Creator” -Bl Pier Giorgio Frassati
Jack Tyrrell

Counselor

From: Staples, Minnesota
Current University/Job: University of St. Thomas, St. John Vianney College Seminary
Favorite outdoor activity: Trail running or hiking.
Favorite scripture passage: “Behold I make all things new.” – Rev 21:5
Inspirational Quote: “I consider the present sufferings to be as nothing compared to the glory that is to be revealed.” – Romans 8:18

Taylor Vanasse

Support Staff

From: Camarillo, CA
Current University/Job: Regis University
Favorite outdoor activity: Stargazing
Favorite scripture passage: “Yet, Lord, you are our father; we are the clay and you our potter: we are all the work of your hand.” – Isaiah 64:7
Inspirational Quote: “It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder

Joe Muldoon

Support Staff

From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Current University/Job: ranciscan University of Steubenville
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking… But literally anything as long as I’m with cool people!
Favorite scripture passage:  “See, upon the palms of my hands I have written your name; your walls are ever before me.” –Isaiah 49:16
Inspirational Quote: “Jesus is not a historical figure who I have to guess whether or not I would be friends with, I am best friends with Jesus.” -Fr. Alex McCullough