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2009 Camp Selah Staff
	Mark Emmons Position: Program Director Summers at Selah: 17 Hometown: Sand Creek, MI Current Home: Reading, MI Education: Cedarville University, B.A. in Youth Ministries, Minor in Bible Current Occupation: Program Director, Camp Selah Hobbies: reading, writing, singing, photography, guitar Shelley Scantlen My name is Shelley Scantlen or Sheldawg as so previously named, and I live in Bryan, Ohio. I love theater and serve as the secretary of the Williams County Community Theater Production Board. On Sundays I enjoy singing and playing bass in the worship band and teaching jr. church and 1st & 2nd graders on Wednesday nights. I'm an amateur videographer and will be videotaping my sixth wedding in a few weeks. One of my favorite meals is liver and onions and asparagus. I know some think it disgusting, but I was raised by a taxidermist father and we ate wild game meat all the time. Probably the most famous person I've ever met would be Jerry Falwell. I refuse to answer the money question until someone is standing in front of me with a brief case filled with a million dollars and is willing to give it all to me after I perform some task, then and only then will I make my decision of what I will or will not do for money. So that's a little glimpse of what I do to fill my time when I'm not at camp! Dave Greene I’m the older Greene brother at camp this yearI I live in Ossian, IN. I'm a Junior at Bethel College studying International Studies with a concentration in ministry. I have a real heart for missions specifically involving north and east Africa, I would be there right now if I could have my own way, but I gotta finish school first. This is my 4th summer at camp and I'm glad to be coming back. Some things I like: the outdoors (a whole bunch), and sports (all kinds), and watching sports (except golf), and discussing religion(s) and philosophy, and rock climbing, and lots of other things I just can't think of right now. I don't think I have ever met anyone that famous Food I like: pretty much what ever... I'm not really that picky What wouldn’t you do for a million dollars? the dollar's depreciating in value so I wouldn't really do that much for a million of them. Tyler Tracy I am going to Spring Arbor University hopefully graduating with a camp ministry major. I love playing guitar and singing to worship songs. i especially enjoy the outdoors canoeing, climbing trees, exploring woods, swimming, heck pretty much anything active outside! I was a YSL for 2 years so I am super excited that I get to be a counselor this year. The whole million dollars question is irrelevant to me because i wish everything could be free! :D i don’t like the fact that money is so depended on nowadays. and famous people...well i think there isn’t a difference between regular or famous people. everyone is capable of doing something amazing so i don’t really keep track of the famous people i meet because everyone is special to me! i like running into average joes and just getting to know everyone for who they are, not what they do. Tyler Grant I 'm 22 and will have graduated from Bethel College by the time camp starts. As of May 3rd I will have a BA in International Studies with emphasis in Ministry, Spanish, and Vocal Performance. My interests are: Hanging out, Laughing, Spending time with family and friends, meeting strangers, Hiking and backpacking, running, swimming (anything in the water actually) I like exploring: new cities; caves; forests; islands; old buildings; . . . I'm a camp junky. I always have a great time, and it is usually my favorite way to spend the summer. The relationships I built at camp when I went there are a lot of the reason I come back. I love providing that same opportunity I had. Courtney Lyn Awe Age: 21 Original Location: Allegan, Michigan Current Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Current College:...ok, none. I don't go to school I've been out of High school for 4 years and still haven't gone. I've been a little busy. I'm hoping go this fall to a school in Oregon. My major will be Bible with a focus on World Missions. Future College: Someday I want to go to fine arts school and study Musical Theatre!!! HOLLA! Occupation: I currently am waiting tables at a breakfast/lunch joint. I am also working with the coolest youth group here in New Mexico, but I don't get paid for that... uh... financially!! Famous People I've Met: Um, I think Jason From Hawk Nelson is in love with me, does that count! hahahaha Things I like to do: Sing, Dance, Act, Travel, swim, listen to music, Sing, hang out, Dance, smell old books, Act, shop at goodwill and old thrift stores, Travel, meet new people, Sing, Travel, Dance, Explore, Act. Play games. What I wouldn't Do for a Million Dollars: Take a vow of silence for more than three days! I would go crazy at one! Favorite food: Pepitos y Arepas con queso, Both from Venezuela! MMM, soo good. I also like Crumpets, the real deal from Europe and Scottish shortbread, the kind they make in Scotland! A little more about me: Just a girl trying to live it up, but live right. Trying new things and learning how to be fearless. Living in the moment but not for myself. Learning who I am and who I want to become. Trying to surrender to Christ and not succumb to the World! I have worked at camp for the last two years and have been going to camp for the last 19. I think the camp ministry has such an impact on these kids and I can't wait to see what God does this year! I can't wait to see where God continues to take me on this adventure called my life! Miranda Johnson I'm 17 years old, I live close to Sand Creek, 6 miles from Morenci MI, I'm home schooled and in the 11th/12th grade. I know where I would like to attend college, but I'm starting to doubt that I'll go. I'm not quite sure what I' will do once out of high school. Perhaps I will just stay home and write my stories. (Maybe even finish one of them...!) I haven't met any famous people, though I HAVE seen Britney Spears IRL, quite a long time ago. I wouldn't eat anything from the sea or that leaves a trail behind it for a million dollars, or any amount of money for that matter. I enjoy history, and intend on finishing learning German, so that I can travel to Germany and study historic sites there some day....basically, I would just enjoy going to different sites around the world! Molly Wittenbach I'm 17 yrs old, homeschooled and have been my whole life. I'll be going on to my Senior year this fall. I'm thinking about college. But I am still not sure yet what God wants me to do with my life, so I'm still praying! I have a slightly large family.. with 4 brother and 3 sisters. And I'm also an Aunt. :) I come from the small town of Camden, MI and I've lived here my whole life. It's not the best place to live, unless you enjoy Amish country, then you'd love it! I find myself not liking the location so much, but then I remember that I have a home, and should be thankful for it. And I am. :) I enjoy singing and do a lot of it during the day. During the school year I sing in my youth group worship band. In my free time I just hangout with family or friends. And try to enjoy life to the fullest. I've met... Ben Olin, Attaboy (are they famous?), Clay Cross, John Shiltt, David Meece, Matt Dopson, The Phamly (Soul Glow, Chappy, Phatty, Nah Father, Crouton) Falling up, SuperChic[k], Firefly, Disiple. I wouldn't go in an elevator alone for all the money in the world! They're just scary! I also wouldn't eat worms or any type of creepy crawly thing for that matter for any amount of money. My favorite foods are...pretty much anything and everything. :) But I must say, fried chicken is da bomb Nate Clements College: The University of Findlay Major: Athletic Training Hometown: Pioneer, OH Church: Bridgewater Community Like to do: Play sports, lift, run, swimming or a day at the beach, any physical activity, hunt, fish, sit outside and read my Bible, movie day with friends, and spending time with family. There’s a lot I wouldn’t do for a million dollars money isn’t that important to me. Favorite Food: Medium rare steak, mash potatoes, and grilled asparagus Favorite Verse: Matthew 6:33-34 Justin Vargo Post-High School Plans: Going to KCC to earn credits to go somewhere better! Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, video games, thinking deep thoughts. Favorite Food: Ramen, Lo Mein, any form of boneless, fatless, meat (cheese is good too!) Dream Vacation Spot: Somewhere in Japan	Randi Bignell Hometown: Reading, MI all my life, baby!!! WOOT!!! (26.5 years!) Exception: 4 years spent at Indiana Wesleyan University!!! Go Wildcats! Studied: Double Major in Children's Ministry and Christian Education Currently: Just closing a bakery/coffeehouse that my hubby and I started up and owned for a couple of years. That was awesome! I wouldn't trade a day of it for a million dollars! Addictions: great coffee with fresh cookies/scones/etc. Famous Peeps?: Yeah, I may have met some famous, classic "hot guys" at some fancy art show I was invited to in our nation's capital years ago. But what excites me is working with all of you at a tiny little place called Camp Selah this summer! ;) Things I love the most: baking!!!, memories made of conversations had sitting at "that one table" at The Mud Room Bakery and Coffeehouse, hugs from little kids or grandmas, when Jared grills or cooks, movie marathons in pj's with my best of friends, visits with long-term friends (Sara Coop-Dawg!), anything outside!!!, Friday mornings, the Psalter, camping, homemade lunch on Sundays with people I love!!!, naps following homemade lunch on Sundays, walks, themed parties, spiritually challenging books, sibling game nights, tears shed during conversation with close friends, laughing until someone hits the ground, monster cookies, long laptop-journaled prayer sessions, bonfires, loving on people, traveling, a good pair of jeans, deep spiritual insights that may cause nosebleeds, playing catch, and listening!!!-especially to customers, kids, or friends! Administrative Directors: Pastor Phil and Carolyn Charles Sabrina Hallock I'm excited about this and about meeting everyone and experiencing the joys of letting Christ fill us up as we pour out on His children. Alright, info. about myself... Major: Theatre Arts Major, Spanish minor Hometown: I don't really have one. I'm from all over. Born and raised in Peru, South America most of my life, lived the last 5 years in Bolivia. Whenever we're on furlough in the states we either stay in Seattle, WA or Lustre, Montana. Like i said...all over. :) Things i enjoy doing: Dancing, acting and other theatre related things, singing and harmonizing, sports, travelling to new places, reading, writing, painting/sketching, rappelling, camping, climbing trees, being outdoors, going on adventures, loving on children ... and many more Famous people I've met: Well, I don't know if this counts, but Sanjaya from American Idol used to be my classmate. Something I wouldn't do for a million dollars: Umm....walking across a tight rope on my hands over the Niagra Falls... and that's about it. :) Favorite food: Latin food! Oh, and fruit!!! I absolutely love fruit! Alysha Miles I go to Bethel College and am studying Elementary Ed, Spanish, and Journalism. I want to work overseas and teach. Or do something else that's needed. Things I like: having fun with friends, dancing, cheesecake, music, Indian buffets, nature, and adventures. Something I wouldn't do for a million dollars- kiss Flava Flav Famous Person I met: Sean Astin from Rudy and Lord of the Rings. My best friend and I got his autograph! Will Greene I'm Will, the other Greene bro. I'm from Ossian Indiana, a little town outside Fort Wayne. This fall I'll be majoring in biology at either Saint Francis or Bethel, and I plan on going into medical missions Things I like to do: watching and playing sports, playing my guitar, exploring caves and old mining tunnels, climbing things, reading historical war books, visiting old battle grounds and museums, knife throwing, pencil drawing, and a lot of other random things that I won’t waste time mentioning. Favorite food: Indian curry and Mexican. Something I wouldn't do for a million dollars: I would never sky dive, not because I wouldn't want to(although that has a lot to do with it) I just don't think I could physically make myself jump out of an airplane. Famous people I’ve met: I’ve never met anyone famous. Sara Cooper I am a Pre-Art Therapy major at Indiana Wesleyan University and hope to return to India to work in an aftercare facility after graduation. My hometown is Marion, IN where I still currently live and go to school. I love spending time with my family and friends. I also like watching movies, partaking in the ministry of silly walks, listing to new music, having dance parties, reading, making up silly songs about everyday life, and spending as much time outside as possible. I do not believe I have ever met anyone famous, but one time, I did however see Sarah Jessica Parker in her car. And what I wouldn't do for a million dollars...I don't think I would eat a live cockroach for a million dollars. When it comes to food, I like about anything, but my favorites are probably Italian and Indian. Mike Emmons I'm Mike Emmons (yes I'm related to Mark). I love to listen to music, hang out with friends and watch movies. Those are about the only things i'm found doing unless i'm sleeping. I'm a sophomore and i go to Sand Creek High School. I plan on attending CMU, but that may change based on who has the best tech programs. Speaking of that, i love to work with computers. Whether it be fixing them, organizing stuff on them, putting them back together, anything like that i love to do. I also love to design websites. About the only famous people i have met are Bill Nye the Science Guy and the band Nine Inch Nails. Taylor Wittenbach Hi my name is Taylor Wittenbach, I'm 17 years old, i am home schooled and have been all my life, it's pretty cool most of the time. I have 4 sisters and 3 brothers and i'm the 3rd oldest out of all of us. I love to listen to music, any music is good and i love to hang with friends, i have some of the greatest friends, i couldn't have ask for better ones, i would do anything for them and i know they would do the same for me if i asked them. I have been a Christian since i was about 4…i think…i can't remember all that well! I attend the Hillsdale United Brethren Church, I have been going there for about 9 years now, and right now I am on the Student Leader Team and have been for the past 4 years now, it's a lot of fun. I like to hunt and fish, I'm not the best hunter or fisher (trust me I'm not) but i try my best and i love it, and really that is all that matters. My favorite Verse in the Bible is "Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Jessica Morey My technical major in college is pre-management, not that exciting, but I took time off to do a Disney college program in California, and came back home to work on my dreams of a film career. During one of the TV series I was in I got to talk with Brian Cranston (the dad from malcom in the middle) really cool guy. Things I like to so in my spare time........this could be a big list but for short, Salsa dance, write songs, play guitar & drums, worship Jesus, and Travel!! Favorite food would be the chicken Scampi from Olive Garden with extra scampi sauce!......SO GOOD!!! Something I would not do for a million dollars:......get a tattoo of a cow on my forehead. And I am a very white New Mexican thats super excited about camp and what HE is going to do this summer!! Oh....and to meet all of you......WACHA!! Jonathan Grant Hometown: Mishawaka, Indiana (and currently back there) I am a Freelance artist/ art director mostly working with churches and non-profits. this will be my 5th summer on staff at camp selah! yay! Hobbies- singing, painting, sailing, travel, swimming. I love indian food and indie music, old books, history, old buildings, new ideas, trees, sand dunes, and foreign film! By the time camp rolls around I will be officially graduated from college! that means 6 years of Asbury college, UC Berkeley, and Indiana University- all over! I am almost done. One day I am going to move back to paris and minister with artists there. Tasha Thompson Hometown: Bryan, OH Year in School: Senior Plans after high school: Going to college (not sure where) for vocal performance Hobbies: Singing, dancing, reading and hanging out with friends and family Favorite Food: Pizza, ice cream and Asian food! Dream Vacation Spot: Somewhere in Japan or Italy

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