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June 29, 2023

Emily Nagel


Emily calls the beautiful state of Michigan home. During the summer months, she enjoys jet skiing on one of the 62,800 lakes in the Great Lakes state or going on sunset walks. Growing up with four sisters, Emily loved that her house is always full of joy, love, and laughter. She has spent countless hours […]

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June 29, 2023

Tyler May


Although he is about to move to Richmond, Virginia, Tyler has called Georgetown, Texas home for most of his life. Known for its crystal clear lakes, Tyler has loved growing up in the Central Texas heat. Tyler is the middle of three children; his siblings are his best friends. The May family loves hiking adventures […]

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June 29, 2023

Olivia Korsmo


Born into a military family stationed in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Olivia has moved over ten times but has called Lincoln, California home for the past four years. The oldest of five – three brothers and a sister – Olivia was homeschooled alongside her siblings. She loved the opportunities this gave her family to be […]

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June 29, 2023

Hallie Holt


Hallie was born and raised in the beautiful Northwest Arkansas.  Although she frequently travels for work and pleasure, this part of the country is her favorite home base. Growing up, you could always find her outside with her siblings. Her family’s favorite things to do are hiking, kayaking, and camping in the Ozark mountains! Hallie […]

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June 29, 2023

Bethany Hintze


Bethany was born in Austin, Texas, but grew up with her older sister (and best friend) Rachel in “State Fifty Eight—” sunny, Southwest Arizona. Mountain views, warm breezes, and stunning sunsets remind her of home.    Bethany gets excited about being involved in her local church’s youth ministry and worship team, working at a tiny […]

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June 29, 2023

Bella Goodrich


Bella was born in Sparks, Nevada, and has grown up loving the beautiful scenery that it has to offer. Known for its desert land and tumbleweeds, Nevada surprisingly has much more to it, some of her favorites being the big blue skies, towering mountains, and Lake Tahoe. She enjoys everything outdoors, whether skiing, hiking, gardening, […]

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June 29, 2023

Emma Freeland


Emma Freeland has grown up in Knoxville, Tennessee, right at the foot of the Smoky Mountains. She loves the diversity of attractions and opportunities her city offers, whether it’s exploring downtown, driving into the country, enjoying a meal at the local Mexican restaurant, El Mezcal, or cheering on the Vols!    Emma’s favorite thing to […]

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June 29, 2023

EmmaLee Ferguson


EmmaLee Ferguson has lived in the “nicest” little town for nine years. Right off the Gulf Coast, Niceville, Florida, is EmmaLee’s home and favorite place in the world. EmmaLee has grown up in Niceville surrounded by friends, family, and picture-perfect beaches. EmmaLee often spends her days working at a custom apparel and boutique shop, hanging […]

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June 29, 2023

Harrison Cook


Harrison was born in Louisiana but moved to Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 2010 and has lived there ever since. Mississippi is a very uneventful place and what makes it special is the generous and welcoming community. He has loved going on trips with his family and friends to places such as the Rocky and Smoky Mountains. […]

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June 29, 2023

Aven Bridges


Aven Bridges has lived his whole life in the beautiful Show Me state of Missouri. One of his favorite traits of Missouri is that it has all four seasons, truly showing the splendor of God’s creation all year round. Some of his passions include exploring the Ozark outdoors, playing baseball, 3D printing, and creating music. […]

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June 29, 2023

Nate Brezina


Nate Brezina was born and raised in Newnan, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Growing up, Nate could be found in the backyard playing with his younger brothers, Samuel, Elijah, and Joel. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickup games of soccer, volleyball, and pickleball with his friends and family. Another one of Nate’s favorite […]

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June 29, 2023

Caleb Black


Throughout most of Caleb’s life, he called Belleville, Illinois, home until a few years ago when he and his family moved one town over. Now Caleb’s family enjoys the best of both worlds, living on a little property in the woods and only fifteen minutes from downtown St. Louis. Southern Illinois hiking with family has […]

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June 29, 2023

Bruce Bigler


Bruce has called Tulsa, Oklahoma, home his entire life. Oklahoma may not be the most exciting state, but it has provided him with an exciting childhood filled with swimming, rock climbing, tennis, & hanging out with his siblings. Today, Sonic runs with friends, traveling piano, & playing with his dogs. He is attending the University […]

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June 28, 2023

Brad Heredia


Brad was born in bright sunny Santa Barbara, California, but after moving to northwest Missouri at four, he joyfully calls Maryville, Missouri, his home. He enjoys the small-town feeling Maryville provides while being close to experiencing the large-city feel of Kansas City.    Brad spent most of his youth attending swim meets, doing school in […]

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February 28, 2023

Brenda McWhorter


Brenda was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She lived in a small town just outside the city and loved growing up in an area where there was the convenience of a big city but with a small town feel. She loves spending time with her family whether they are trying a new coffee […]

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February 07, 2023

Chris May


Chris; his wife Danielle; and their three children, Grant, Tyler, and Elizabeth called Texas home their entire lives until moving to Virginia when Chris came to work for TeenPact. Prior to starting this job he worked at Dell for 23 years. In his free time, Chris enjoys sports (primarily pickle ball & ultimate frisbee these […]

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