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June 30, 2025

Tayva Upgren


Tayva grew up in the home of the buffalo and some of the badlands: Bismarck, North Dakota. Here she was able to coach alongside her dad through the sports ministry that he ran. She loves gardening, baking, jet skiing at the family lake cabin, enjoying a good bonfire, and hanging out with loved ones. Her […]

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June 30, 2025

Marie Timmons


Growing up in a military family, Marie has called many places home, with most childhood spent in Brownsville and Ashland Oregon. She loves to explore the areas she has lived, travel, hike, and make coffee. Someday she aspires to be a criminal justice attorney, and plans to pursue that dream by double majoring in history […]

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June 30, 2025

Daniela Thomas


Daniela grew up in a tiny town, Blythe, California, on the border of California and Arizona. Her favorite things include a good theological or political debate, or swimming. She also spends much of her time cooking carne asada, decorating cakes, staying active, journaling, and music. Because her brain is wired for planning and coordinating, her […]

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June 30, 2025

Will Sox


Will grew up surrounded by brothers and friends in his Greenville, South Carolina, where he spent much time playing football, basketball, nerf battles, and building forts by the creek throughout his childhood. He enjoys reading, writing, singing, playing the piano, and pretty much any social activity. Someday he hopes to be involved in influencing the […]

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June 30, 2025

Joy Southerland


Joy’s childhood was spent in a variety of memorable locations, from building sandcastles and searching for gators in Alabama, to enjoying the beauty of mountains, meadows, and forests in Pleasant Valley, Nevada. She enjoys hanging out with her four siblings, playing cards, and boating at Lake Tahoe. Her future goals include glorifying the Lord and […]

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June 30, 2025

Brody Morgan


Brody spent his childhood in many places: Germany, Alabama, and eventually Front Royal Virginia. Whenever there’s a dance in town, he’s sure to be in attendance. His favorite forms of dancing to practice are ballroom and ballet. But when he’s not on the dance floor, he’s likely working as a butcher, trying to hone his […]

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June 30, 2025

Faith Micic


Faith grew up on Long Island, New York, just outside the city, but now she lives in the shark bite capital of the world, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. As a musician, most of her time is taken up by practicing, writing, recording, and playing live. But when a guitar’s not in her hands, she’s likely […]

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June 30, 2025

Jace Manning


Before settling down in the country in Firth, Nebraska, Jace’s family moved frequently to fulfill his dad’s Navy obligations. He loves working on anything with an engine, ranging from dirt bikes to the engine of a truck he’s rebuilding. He also does a lot of hunting, camping, and bonfires with friends. His ultimate goal is […]

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June 30, 2025

Kylie Laramee


Kylie grew up in a small town where everyone knows everyone, Hurricane, West Virginia. She enjoys all sorts of sports, indoor and outdoor, including hiking, kayaking, swimming, camping, or any outdoor activity with family and friends. However, her true passion is in ministry, which she intends to pursue someday, whether located in the US or […]

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June 30, 2025

Fay Kobyra


Fay was originally born in New York City but grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, a lively college town with a vibrant homeschool community, nestled in a valley and surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Her favorite pastimes include reading classic novels, running, serving at the church, studying French, and keeping up on current events. […]

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June 30, 2025

Joseph Jackson


Joseph was born and raised in the bustling city of Durham, North Carolina, in what is known as the Research Triangle area, home to the greatest college basketball rivalry ever. Joseph has five younger siblings, four brothers and one sister, Lydia, who is his best friend. They grew up playing every sport imaginable in the […]

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June 30, 2025

Anna Catherine Hammett


AnnaCatherine grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, a city brimming with opportunities for to be involved politically and advocate for issues close to her heart. When she wasn’t exploring the capitol, seeking to protect homeschool rights, or watching alligators and manatees swim, she could be found in the kitchen with her family. Food is a love […]

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June 30, 2025

Courtney Elmore


Courtney and her eight siblings always saw their childhood as an adventure, full of family moves around the country, road-tripping in their fifteen passenger van, running around the farm, and catching frogs and turtles in their pond. She adores being outdoors, whether she’s hiking, skiing, or playing volleyball and frisbee with friends. Next year, she […]

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June 30, 2025

Evan Duncan


Although born in Virginia, Evan calls many different states home. Being raised in a military home, he was able to see much of the U.S., which gave him a love for traveling. He now resides in Washington, D.C., and enjoys all the city has to offer! In his free time, He enjoys reading classic pieces […]

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June 30, 2025

Hannah Cross


Hannah now lives in Newkirk, Oklahoma, after moving from Wichita, Kansas. Her current hometown holds the record for the largest collection of limestone buildings in the state – a characteristic that led to her involvement in multiple projects, including mural painting alongside award winning artists. In her free time, she enjoys dog training, flying airplanes, […]

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