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Current Staff

Meet our staff for the summer.

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Grace Adams

Hometown: Maynooth, Ireland
School: Trinity College Dublin
Campus Involvement:
Hockey, Rugby, Musical Society
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Being back in sunny Brevard with all my friends!
Fun Fact:
I can’t whistle.

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Blake-Alexander Brown

Hometown: Lincoln, United Kingdom
School: Lincoln School of Science and Technology
Campus Involvement:
Climbing, Football, Mountain biking
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: New opportunities and leaving a positive impact!
What is your favorite campo food?: Cinnamon Rolls

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Louis Ashley

Hometown: Marlborough, United Kingdom
School: St. John’s
Campus Involvement: Tennis, Squash
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?:
Seeing old friends and making new ones.
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?:
Skiing in Switzerland

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Luke Baird

Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland
School: University of St Andrews
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Meeting all of the new campers and staff.
Fun Fact:
I was an elf in the Crown on Netflix. (S6 Ep7 30:31)

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Quan Baxendale

Hometown: Durban, South Africa
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Leading the new fitness class.
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Pancakes and bacon

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Grover Bendall

Hometown: Dripping Springs, TX
School:
Trinity University
Years on Staff:
1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?:
I’m looking forward to meeting new people and spending time at camp!
What is your favorite Camp Food?:
Wing day

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Mary Boss

Hometown: Charleston, SC
School: Brevard College
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: I’m looking forward to meeting new people and being a helping hand around camp.
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?:
I enjoy going hiking with my dog, Penny!

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Dom Curry

Hometown: Lincoln, UK
School:
Newcastle University
Campus Involvement:
Newcastle United Equestrian Club
Years on Staff:
5
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?:
Getting back to the barn and encouraging campers to have fun with the horses.
Fun Fact:
I love to cook, especially Italian food!

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Townsend Dierauf

Hometown: Pisgah Forest, NC
School: NC State
Campus Involvement:
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Wolfpack Motorsports
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Getting to spend the summer on the water surrounded by great people.
Fun Fact:
I was bit by a copperhead when I was 13 months old

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Rebekah Dobbins

Hometown: Brevard, NC
School: North Carolina State University
Years on Staff: 8
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Learning more skills and knowledge in the kitchen!
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: The kitchen on biscuit mornings!

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Skip Eckhard

Hometown: Tampa, FL
School: UNC Chapel Hill
Campus Involvement:
Debate, Business clubs, Philosophy club
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Going on hiking trips
Fun Fact:
I am an Eagle Scout

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Joost Elich

Hometown: Gouda, Netherlands
School: Utrecht University
Campus Involvement:
The Utrecht Student Association
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Being oustide and in nature for most of the day
Fun Fact:
I was on horseback before I could walk.

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William Farmen

Hometown: Tampa, FL
School: Furman University
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Making more memories with everyone at camp!
Fun Fact:
I learned Sign Language in high school.

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Edward Farrell

Hometown: Rudgwick, England
School: The Weald
Campus Involvement:
Volleyball
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: The great weather and exploring the local trails and areas
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?:
Either hiking (I’m usually happiest once I’m at the top of any climb) or while cooking at home

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Theo Fortescue

Hometown: Tolmie, Australia
School: Williamstown High School
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: I’m looking forward to experiencing the American summer camp dream at Camp High Rocks and enjoying the activities in the sun.
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?:
I’m happiest most when I’m surrounded by good people and usually on horse back.

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Courtney Foster

Hometown: Anderson, SC
School: Clemson University
Campus Involvement:
I am currently a third year doctoral student in Clemson’s Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Department. My passion for camp inspired me to continue my education, and my dissertation will actually focus on residential summer camps!
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Helping to facilitate silly, fun, and memorable programs for both campers and fellow staff members as well as working with an incredible team!
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?:
Working at summer camp and playing card games with my family!

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Faith Franck

Hometown: Gainesville, FL
School: University of Florida
Campus Involvement:
Beekeeping club, Rock climbing club, Salsa dancing club, Trip leading, Challenge Course
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Being near the mountains!
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?:
When I’m by any natural body of water!

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Remy Friel

Hometown: Bishopbriggs, Scotland
School: Turnbull High School
Campus Involvement:
Football (Soccer), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ,Wrestling
Years on Staff: 2
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Burgers
Fun Fact:
I am half French half Scottish!

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Noah Gentle

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Growing personal skills and making new friends
Fun Fact:
I am an Eagle Scout

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Izzie Gentle

Hometown: Brevard, NC
School: Graduated from Brevard High School
Campus Involvement:
Swim Team, IEA
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Making new friends and working in the barn
Fun Fact:
I grew up at Camp High Rocks!

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Wyatt Grimm

Hometown: York, SC
School: Brevard College
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Having fun while paddling!
Fun Fact:
I’ve been to over 10 states and outside the country.

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Haley Guthrie

Hometown: Greer, SC
School: Winthrop University
Campus Involvement:
Pottery
Years on Staff: 4
Fun Fact:
When I’m not teaching pottery, I skate for Greenville Roller Derby.
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?:
I’m happiest when I’m on my skates!

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Elliot Hallam

Hometown: Windsor, England
School: BCA College
Campus Involvement:
Football
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Meeting lots of new people at camp.
Fun Fact:
I once played a football tournament at Barcelona’s stadium.

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Josh Hanagan

Hometown: Malton, England
School: Malton School
Campus Involvement:
Football, Cricket, Rugby
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Meeting new people in a new place!
Fun Fact:
I Love watching films and series

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Joseph Holmes

Hometown: Birdham, England
School: Robert Gordon University 
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: I’m looking forward to climbing trips with campers!
Fun Fact:
I got the opportunity to test virtual reality in a school environment while abroad!

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Sarah Jerdee

Hometown: Big Sky, MT
School: Montana State University
Campus Involvement:
I’m an active member of the Chi Omega sorority, currently serving as the assistant chair for career and personal development and a member of our community service cabinet. I am also serving as Panhellenic secretary and moving into the position of president next term. I am also a member of my school’s letters of love chapter.
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Getting to work with kids and horses, and meeting new people!
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?:
Skiing on a powder day with a good group of friends!

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Ty Jones

Hometown: American Samoa
School: Georgetown University
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: I look forward to spending time outdoors and making memories!
Fun Fact:
I am a published poet!
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?:
Reading a good book in a park or on a mountain!

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Lila Jones

Hometown: Greenville, SC
School: Sewanee University of the South
Campus Involvement:
I am a sorority sister of Theta Pi, a hiker, and geocacher
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Making friends and spending more time in nature
Fun Fact:
I love oil painting

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Josh Kendall

Hometown: Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Years on Staff: 4
School: The University of Waikato
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: THE COMMUNITY, including both meeting new people and reconnecting with others.
What is your favorite Camp Food?:Such a difficult decision, because it’s all so good! However, it’s hard to beat Wings.

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Ben Lanahan

Hometown: Greenville, SC
School: Clemson
Campus Involvement:
American Society of Civil Engineers, Quiz Bowl, Clemson Skydiving Club
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Reconnecting with my friends and campers and getting my 5 year backpack!
Fun Fact:
I can ride a unicycle!

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