2012 Summer Staff

Name: Lauren Stempel
Position at camp: Summer Long Junior Counselor
School and major: Northwestern College, Health and Science
Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 26:3-4

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Something calming...maybe the ocean.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
World War II.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Meeting all the new campers each week!

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I was born without a tooth and my older sister was born with the one I'm missing! 

Name: Jonathan Finke
Position at camp: Summer Long Junior Counselor
School and major: Moody Bible Institute in Spokane, Biblical Studies
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 5:8

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Spilling Milk Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Epic, played by a full orchestra of strings.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
No Beard (or any type of facial hair) Jack.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
"London's Finest Hour", when London survived Nazi Germany's bombing raids.

Name: Erin Holle
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: Northwestern College (Orange City, IA), Elementary Education/Youth Ministries
Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 41:13

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Bouncy Veggie Tales songs, with the occasional fast rap.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The creation of man (to find out if Adam and Eve had bellybuttons!).

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Sailing and kayaking with my campers.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
My pinky-toes are on sideways!

Name: Isaac Swanson
Position at camp: Summer Long Junior Counselor
School and major: Northwestern College, Intercultural Studies

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Student Recognition Day.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Crucifixion of Christ.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Improving my relationship with God and building relationships with campers.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I had rabbit stew in New Orleans.

Name: Kellen Stempel
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: Northwestern College, Social Studies Education
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 8:37-39

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Killer Kellen!

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
When Elijah called down fire on the altar doused in water.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Singing in chapel!

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I had a twin!

Name: Ben Kading
Position at camp: Summer Long Junior Counselor
School and major: Park Rapids High School (Future college: NDSCS)
Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 40:30-31

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Dubstep + Indie + Techno + Screamo.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Jorge.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Abraham Lincoln's presidency.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Sailing! 

Name: Hannah Fischer
Position at camp: Summer Long Junior Counselor
School and major: North Dakota State University, Pre-med/Biology
Favorite Bible verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Coffee Day.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Captain Feathersword.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
My parents' wedding.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I have sixty cousins!

Name: Kyle Wiech
Position at camp: Counselor
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 1:16

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
"Go Hard" by Lecrae and Tedashii.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Lil' Pirate.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Pouring into others.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I'm 6'9.5".

Name: Kristen Herdering
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: Oak Hills Christian College, Youth Ministry
Favorite Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 13:8

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Superhero Day.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
When the Titanic set sail, so I could stop it!

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Sharing God's love and having fun with campers.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I was deathly afraid of airplane towers when I was little.

Name: Trevor Whitney
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Favorite Bible verse: Galatians 2:20

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Narnia soundtrack!

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Willy Whitney.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The American Revolution.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
My sister chopped off my finger in a door when I was two. I still have a big scar!

Name: Megan Geiken
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: North Central University, Theatre
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:6-7

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Theatre Day!

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
A Broadway musical soundtrack.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Opening night of "Wicked" on Broadway in 2003.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Getting to be with my campers, share God's love with them, and giving my all for God!

Name: Jordan Clarksean
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: St. Cloud State University, Relational Communication Studies
Favorite Bible verse: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
A mixture of Bryan Adams and Hanson Brothers (AKA, elevator music).

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Janice, Denise, or Megatron.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The moment of the best high five (pretty sure this is when the Trinity created the earth).

What is the most interesting fact about you?
My blood is blue inside me in many places.

Name: Taylor Burdick
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: North Central University, Youth Development
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 139

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Soccer Appreciation Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
"Where I Belong" by Cory Asbury.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I don't have a sense of smell.

Name: Shawn Kidder
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: St. Cloud State University, International Studies
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 1:16

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Suit-Up Day. Formal attire required.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Captain No Beard.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Jurassic Park jeep tour.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I hate sarcasm...

Name: Becca Lundberg
Position at camp: Summer Long Junior Counselor
School and major: Minnehaha Academy
Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11-14

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Adopt A Puppy Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Disney Music. Beauty and the Beast.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
When the Lorax comes back with the Truffula Trees.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I can make my tongue into a cloverleaf.

Name: Grason Gebhard
Position at camp: Counselor
Major: Computer Science
Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Hobby Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Discovery album of Daft Punk.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Construction of the Great Pyramid.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Sharing the gospel with the campers.

Name: Kelsey Richards
Position at camp: Summer Long Junior Counselor
School and major: Northwestern College, Psychology and Youth & Family Ministries
Favorite Bible verse: Mark 9:24

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Coffee Ceramic Combo Day.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The Civil Rights Movement.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Watching campers grow in Christ and develop a love for Him.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I am disgusted by glitter.

Name: Tim Shaw
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Social Work
Favorite Bible verse: Ephesians 4:29

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Cartoon Watching Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
The Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The Boston Tea Party.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I biked across the U.S. last summer.

Name: Rachel Heyer
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: Northwestern College, ESL (English as a Second Language)
Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 43

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Anything by the Beatles.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Bonhoeffer.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
I want to see the return of the Lord!

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I am not able to visualize faces of people in my head, not even my parents.

Name: Peter Farnam
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: Northwestern College, History Education
Favorite Bible verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Hug a Chinchilla Day (because those things are adorable).

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Celtic, with varying intensities from rapid to soothing.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
London during the Blitz.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I can wiggle my ears individually.

Name: Missy Allen
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: Bethel University, Communications with a Business minor
Favorite Bible verse: John 16:33 and Romans 8:28

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National French Toast Stick Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Ben Rector. All day, everyday.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
London Olympics 2012.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I was once stranded in the desert and rescued by a helicopter.

Name: Trevor Ahlquist
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: North Central University, Youth Ministry
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 100

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
"Sooner Or Later" by Mat Kearney.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Captain T.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Having one-on-one time with my campers.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I LOVE FOOSEBALL!

Name: Emily Janes
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: North Central University, Music Education
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 8:38-39

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Chipotle Day. Everyday.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
It would sound like a mix of Jack Johnson, Ingrid Michaelson, and John Mayer.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Building true friendships with my campers!

What is the most interesting fact about you?
Every time I take a drink of soda, I hiccup once.

Name: Nick Wolterstorff
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: University of North Dakota, Math Education and Coaching
Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 40:30-31

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" from Mulan.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Noah and the Ark.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Investing time into campers and seeing them grow in faith.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I've been bungie jumping, cliff diving, and white water rafting.

Name: Katie Ross
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: University of North Dakota, Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education
Favorite Bible verse: James 1:2-4

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Stitch.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The creation of the sea and animals.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
One on ones, getting to go puddle jumping, and mud fights!

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I'm always finding adventure...sometimes involving injury.

Name: Emily Devine
Position at camp: Counselor
School and major: North Central University, Elementary Education
Favorite Bible verse: Proverbs 3 and Jeremiah 17:7-10

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Brian Crain (pianist).

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Periwinkle, Gem, or Java.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
A day with Mother Theresa or Jackie Pullinger.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I spent the summer of 2011 in Germany at a mission school.

Name: Ben Michel
Position at camp: Male Lead Counselor
School and major: Crown College, Christian Ministry
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 1:9-11

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
The Little Mermaid soundtrack.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Jolly Roger.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Dinosaurs.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I broke my arm and my bone poked through.

Name: Anna Flaa
Position at camp: Female Lead Counselor
School and major: Northwestern College (2011 Grad), English
Favorite Bible verse: John 21:25

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Shakespeare Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Anything by John Williams.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
I am looking forward to hanging out in the craftroom.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
The only way I know my right hand from my left is because I have a scar on my left hand.

Name: Ben Orpen
Position at camp: Male Staff Supervisor
School and major: Gustavus Adolphus, Chemistry
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:19

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Camp Lebanon Day!

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
August Burns Red.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
The ministry.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I speed-solve Rubik's cubes.

Name: Julie Hanson
Position at camp: Female Staff Supervisor
School and major: St. Cloud State University, Music
Favorite Bible verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Day of Sprinkles.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
"Embers" by Helen Jane Long.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The creation of the Arnold Palmer.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I have a freckle on my lower left eye lid. And, every time I pass a sign that flashes the time and temperature, I add up the numbers.

Name: Darius Fowler
Position at camp: Night Security Engineer
School: North Central University
Favorite Bible verse: Galatians 5:22-23

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Red Pole Ginger Bear III.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
NBA Finals 2012.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
The surprises!

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I'm in a Christian band called On A Higher Plane.

Name: Kelsey Rieland
Position at camp: Maintenance Junior Staff Supervisor
School: YWAM (Youth With A Mission)
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 37:3-7

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
Giraffe Awareness Day. A day to celebrate giraffes.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Jesus' transfiguration.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Getting to know the junior staff, learning from them, and watching them grow, and seeing God move in new, redemptive, exciting ways.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I just got back from India!

Name: Alissa Giles
Position at camp: Dining Hall Junior Staff Supervisor
Occupation: Styling at Fantastic Sam's, Part-time Business and Communications student
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:6-7

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National High Five Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Broadway music.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
When Walt Disney came up with all the Disney ideas.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I can tread water indefinitely.

Name: Cara Francisco
Position at camp: Housekeeping Junior Staff Supervisor
School and major: Indiana Wesleyan University, Graphic Design and Youth Ministry
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 34:18

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Painting Day. Everyone must paint all day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Mostly country music.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Working with highschoolers all summer!

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I have a fear of ends.

Name: Mariah Simonson
Position at camp: Waterfront Supervisor
School and major: North Central University, Music
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 150:6

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
The Lion King soundtrack.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Malicious Mariah.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The Parting of the Red Sea.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
When I was twelve, I got into the Minnesota Junior Fishing Hall of Fame.

Name: Brittany Shaw
Position at camp: Lifeguard
School and major: Northwestern College, Early Childhood Education
Favorite Bible verse: Ephesians 4:4-7

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National No Homework Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Upbeat musicals.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Barrel-o-Brittany!

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The Boston Tea Party.

Name: Lauren Lundquist
Position at camp: Lifeguard
Favorite Bible verse: Colossians 3:23

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Day of Doodle.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Dancing Queen.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
One-limb Laurrrrrrrrrrren!

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Being a super-awesome cabin friend!

Name: Brandon Molnar
Position at camp: Lifeguard
School and major: St. Cloud State University, Operations Management
Favorite Bible verse: 1 Timothy 4:12

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Sweatband Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
Dubstep or classical music.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Flying cars in the future.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Camp songs.

Name: Mitchell Pantano
Position at camp: Chapel Coordinator
School and major: Crown College, English
Favorite Bible verse: 1 Peter 5:10

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Ginger Day.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Game six of the 1991 World Series.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Playing Ultimate Frisbee with campers.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I can fit my fist in my mouth.

Name: Alli Livingston
Position at camp: Craft Lady
School and major: St. Olaf College, Art Education

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Tea Drinking Day. Drink tea all day long.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
I wish I could have watched the moon landing...from the moon.

What aspect of camp are you looking forward to most this summer?
Stargazing with my cabin buddies.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I'm terrified of Pillsbury crescent roll containers. I can't take the pressure.

Name: Elaine Yaeger
Position at camp: Nurse
School and major: RN (Gustavus Adolphus, BSW)
Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11-13

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Quilter's Day.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Laney.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The coming of Jesus to the Mount of Olives.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I have been to Israel twice and have hunted kangaroos in Australia.

Name: Morgan Boe
Position at camp: Photographer/Blogger
School and major: Bethel University, Social Work
Favorite Bible verse: John 16:33

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Convert-Milk-Chocolate-Eaters-To-Dark-Chocolate Day.

If your life had a soundtrack, what would it sound like?
A mix of acoustic guitar and lots of whistling.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
Marie Antoinette's coronation as Queen of France. Or Times Square in NYC after the end of WWII was announced.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I won a bookmark-design contest for Barnes & Noble.

Name: Dave Budish
Position at camp: Leaders in Training Supervisor
School and major: Northwestern College, Art Education
Favorite Bible verse: Matthew 5:11

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Do-Nothing Day.

If you could have a soundtrack to your life, what would it sound like?
"This Is What Dreams Are Made Of" by Hillary Duff.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Dangerous Dave.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
The only bone I've broken is my eardrum.

Name: Ryan Residence
Position at camp: Assistant Director
School and major: Northwestern College, Psychology
Favorite Bible verse: Ephesians 1:3-14

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Sleep-In Day.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Captain Brown Beard.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The first public showing of a film.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I can't stand peanut butter and chocolate.

Name: Pete Mades
Position at camp: Director of Youth Ministries
School and major: Bethel Seminary, Masters of Divinity
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 12:10-12

If you could add a national holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
National Marathoner's Day.

If you were a pirate, what would your pirate name be?
Pedro Loco.

If you could witness any event, past, present, or future, what would it be?
The signing of the treaty to end the Civil War.

What is the most interesting fact about you?
I will be a dad on November 26th, 2012!

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