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July 08, 2021

Reagan Whaley


Just northwest of Atlanta, Reagan has lived in Peachtree Corners, Georgia all his life. His town is not known for much other than technically only being 9 years old. He has an older brother, Robby, and two loving parents, who have provided him with countless rich experiences through travel and activities like scouting.   Despite […]

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July 08, 2021

Lydia Verdoorn


Having lived in the fascinating city of Des Moines, Iowa, her entire life, Lydia has developed a strong appreciation for Iowa’s wonderfully friendly people, along with the beautiful rolling hills and vivid greenery of Iowa’s countryside. As much as she enjoys her home state, she, along with her parents and four older siblings, also love […]

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July 08, 2021

Will Trantham


Although he was born on the Oklahoma plains, Will has spent the vast majority of his life in the Ozarks of Fayetteville, Arkansas. It’s an area well suited for the hobbies and activities he most enjoys – camping, floating the river, or maxing out the speed of electric scooters on the University of Arkansas campus […]

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July 08, 2021

Macie Smith


Macie was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but now lives in Manila, Arkansas. She loves the natural beauty and wide-open spaces that Arkansas offers. Growing up in a small, rural town, Macie and her brother had to come up with fun for themselves, so they spent hours outside with friends filming short movies, digging holes […]

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July 08, 2021

Caleb Shirk


Home for Caleb has always been the big green house in the little town of Prospect, Connecticut. Growing up in a large family, with six brothers and three sisters, there was never a shortage of fun things to do. Being the sixth born, Caleb learned the importance of following and learning from his older siblings […]

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July 08, 2021

Hannah Nelson


An optimistic early-riser, Hannah Nelson hails from the great state of Alaska. A lifelong resident of the Last Frontier, Hannah enjoys the long summers, endless ski trails, and spontaneous adventures just waiting to be had with her sister, two brothers, parents, and golden retriever.   Hannah participated in her first Four Day Class in 2017. […]

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July 08, 2021

Jamison Murabito


Jamison was born in St. Louis, Missouri but, shortly after being born, moved to Liberty Hill, Texas where he was raised. He now lives in the small town of Iuka, Mississippi. Something he loves about his hometown is how close he is to Shiloh National Park and the history it holds. Growing up, you could […]

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July 08, 2021

Daniel McCarthy


Daniel spent most of his childhood growing up in the great city of Orlando, FL. At the age of twelve, he moved to the small beachside town of Satellite Beach, FL, a town known for its surfing, beaches, fishing, and hurricanes, situated on the barrier island on Florida’s eastern coastline. Daniel is the second oldest […]

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July 08, 2021

Grant May


Grant May is from the city of Georgetown in the great state of Texas. Nestled in the heart of central Texas, Georgetown is known for its pristine lakes and rivers. Grant is the oldest of three children in a family that is always ready for a spontaneous adventure such as playing an intense game of […]

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July 08, 2021

Molly Hutson


Molly Hutson is from the beautiful town of Sugar Land, Texas, southwest of Houston. She has lived in Texas her whole life and loves calling the Lone Star State home.   As the middle child of three, Molly loves spending time with her family and being close with her older sister and younger brother. On […]

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July 08, 2021

Brayden Gebhart


Brayden was born in New York City but grew up in the neighboring state of Connecticut, which he now calls home. As a kid, Brayden loved hiking on any of his hometown’s many trails, reading, or playing whatever instrument he could find.   Brayden loves to engage with people, and hopes to use his skills […]

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July 08, 2021

Brock Freeland


Born in the beach city of Chesapeake, Virginia, Brock now calls Farragut, Tennessee his home. While he enjoys the hominess of his suburb, Brock truly loves his close proximity to the urban cityscape of Knoxville. A huge extrovert, Brock loves to spend his time intentionally with others — you can always find him going on […]

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July 08, 2021

Evie Erickson


Evie was born and currently lives in the friendly city of Columbus, Mississippi. She loves the quaintness and hominess of her small town. When she was younger, she spent lots of time playing outside in the woods and pond behind her house with her five younger siblings.   These days she can usually be found […]

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July 08, 2021

Eden Edwards


From the midwestern and frequently forgotten state of Iowa, Eden loves her state’s rolling hills and exquisite sunsets, even though it is generally known for its numerous hogs and abundant corn. Although she grew up in the city, the outdoors runs in her blood and if there is ever a question as to where Eden […]

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July 08, 2021

Heidi Dillow


Hailing from a pleasant small town full of cornfields, wildflowers, and monarch butterflies, Heidi lives in Papillion, Nebraska. Though she now calls the Midwest home, Heidi grew up in a military family, having lived on both coasts and even the Southwest! As the youngest of three, she lives with her parents, siblings, and their beagle […]

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July 08, 2021

Reese Chatman


Reese hails from the outskirts of Douglasville, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. Since 4th grade, his sport of choice has been basketball, and he still spends much of his free time playing the game with both his two little brothers as well as his friends. Growing up, he attended camps and participated in tournaments all […]

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