Meet Our Staff

As a Christian camp we believe that we are called to excellence in everything we do. As a result we want gymnasts who compete, riders who show, and boaters who paddle every chance they get. We do this because girls enjoy learning to do things well; they want to be proud of their growth in each skill.

That’s a lot to expect from a college-age counselor and that’s why we place such an emphasis on finding the perfect fit for each staff position. Merri-Mac counselors often begin as campers in our youngest cabins and grow into the remarkable leaders that shape each summer at Merri-Mac

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Program Director

Bonnie Gibson

School: Appalachian State University ’19

Major: Business Management

GPA: 3.2

Campus Involvement: Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), RUF Servant Team, RUF Music Head, RUF Community Group Leader, Intramural Sports, Entrepreneurship Center

Hometown: Asheville, NC

What I’m looking forward to: Being with my favorite people in my favorite place and getting to spend lots of time laughing and playing!

Activity: Programs!

Years at Camp: 3

Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED

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NEXT: Drake Miscall
Lacrosse and Swimming

Holland Mowry

School: University of Georgia

Major: Journalism

Intended Occupation: Sports Broadcasting

Campus Involvement: Kappa Alpha Theta, IfYoureReadingThis.org

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m so excited to be returning to the best place on earth! I cannot wait to be surrounded by God and amazing girls.

Activity(s) Teaching:  Lacrosse, Swimming

Years at camp: 6 years

Certifications: CPR/First Aid, Lifeguarding 

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Kayaking

Drake Miscall

School: Georgia College& State University

Major: Management with a Marketing Minor

Campus involvement: Alpha Omicron Pi, GIVE, Wesley, intramurals

Hometown: Macon, GA

What are you looking forward to at camp: I’m most looking forward to building relationships with campers and staff, new and old! I am also super excited to see how I can impact others over the course of this summer.

Activity: Kayaking 

Years at camp: 9

Certifications: CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard

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NEXT: Ashley Lauren Jones
Kayaking and Backpacking

Rachel Catania

School: University of North Florida

Major: International Business

GPA: 3.75

Intended Occupation: Foster Care Attorney 

Campus Involvement: Surf Club, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, YoungLife, Campus Gardens, Tour Guide, Honors College

Hometown: Islamorada, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m excited to watch campers grow in confidence this summer and to help girls fall in love with camp the way I did growing up!

Activity: Kayaking and Backpacking

Years at Camp: 9 years

Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguard, Top Rope 

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NEXT: Elizabeth Morgan
DIY, Pottery

Ashley Lauren Jones

School: Biola University

Major: Cinema and Media Arts: Screenwriting, Torrey Honors Program

Intended Occupation: Screenwriter 

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement: Torrey Honors, Biola Disability Care Club, and Biola Breaking Chains Club (Anti-Human Trafficking club).

Hometown: Austin, Texas

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am so thrilled to spend another summer in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains with my favorite people! Getting to be a part of the girl’s camp experience, watching them grow in confidence, deepen their faith, and make lifelong friendships is what makes coming back to camp my favorite part of the year!!

Activity: DIY, Pottery

Years at Camp: It’s my 10th summer!

Certifications: First Aid/CPR

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NEXT: Phoebe Prinz
Archery and Trail Running

Elizabeth Morgan

School: University of Public Relations

Major: Public Relations, Minor in English

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement:  The Catholic Center at UGA, Alpha Chi Omega, Oasis Healing Hearts Tutoring

Hometown: Carrollton, Georgia

What I am looking forward to about camp: I am really looking forward to making new friends, growing in my faith, and helping campers achieve all their goals! I can’t wait to share my love for Jesus with campers!

Activity Teaching: Archery and Trail Running

Years at camp: This will be my first summer at Merri-Mac!

Certifications: Lifeguarding/CPR/First Aid/AED

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NEXT: Brooke Fielder
Riflery

Phoebe Prinz

School: Wheaton College

Major: undecided 

GPA: 4.0

Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ

What are you looking forward to about camp: Making new friends and spending time with campers! 

Activity: Soccer 

Years at camp: This is my first year!

Certifications:  First Aid/CPR/AED

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NEXT: Virginia Horn
Riflery and Summer Reading

Brooke Fielder

School: Florida State University

Major: Psychology

Intended Occupation: Child Life Specialist

Campus Involvement: AOII sorority and Downtown Community Church!

Hometown: Brooksville, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: Seeing some of my best friends and being able to grow my faith alongside them, as well as being a leader and helping my campers grow in their faith also!

Activity(s) Teaching: Riflery and Summer Reading

Years at camp: First Year!!

Certifications: First Aid/ CPR

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NEXT: Gracie Rae Hunkler
Pottery

Virginia Horn

School: Auburn University

Major: Graphic Design

Intended Occupation: I would love to work with a company that does branding for businesses

GPA: 3.3

Campus Involvement: University Photographer

Hometown: Biloxi, MS

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to know the campers and making new friends!

Activity: Pottery

 Years at camp: 2

Certifications: CPR and First aid

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NEXT: Payge Vukelic
Dance, Knitting

Gracie Rae Hunkler

School: Creighton University

Major: Psychology and English

Intended Occupation: Lawyer

Minor: Dance

Hometown: Saint Louis, MO

GPA: 3.69

What are you looking forward to about camp: I cannot wait to go back to my second home in Black Mountain, NC. I am excited to continue growing as a leader, a friend, a mentor, and a Christian. As always I am so excited to get up on my dining hall chair and sing at the top of my lungs.

Activity: Dance, Knitting

Years at camp: 12

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

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NEXT: Kayleigh Golden
Tennis and Knitting

Payge Vukelic

School: University of Rochester

Major: Psychology and Political Science

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement: board member for the center of community engagement, medallion leadership club

Hometown: Buffalo NY

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to spending my summer in the most beautiful place in the world while watching all the girls grow in their faith and friendship.

Activity(s) Teaching: Tennis and Knitting

Years at camp: 7

Certifications: Adult and Pediatric First aid/CPR/AED

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NEXT: Meg Van Cleve
Diving and Tennis

Kayleigh Golden

School: Pepperdine University 

Major: Integrated marketing and communications 

Intended occupation: Marketing 

GPA: 3.96 

Campus involvement: Planning to join a sorority and the intramural tennis team 

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia 

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m so excited to get to know all the girls and watch them form lifelong friendships through camp! 

Activity(s) teaching: Diving and tennis! 

Years at camp: 8

Certification: Lifeguard and CPR certified 

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NEXT: Catie McGrath
Backpacking

Meg Van Cleve

School: Furman University

Major: Undecided, potentially Political Science or Sociology

Intended Occupation: Undecided, excited to explore!

GPA: 4.00

Campus Involvement: Kappa Delta Sorority, Outdoors Club, Club Volleyball, Phi ETA Sigma Honor Society

Hometown: Asheville, NC

What are you most excited about this summer: Meeting the campers, counselors, and getting to spend a summer outside!

Activity Teaching: Backpacking

Years at camp: First year

Certifications: CPR/First Aid, EFR, WFR

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NEXT: María Magdalena Ugarte Montero
PAWs and Mountain Biking

Catie McGrath

School: Appalachian State University

Major: Exercise Science

Intended Occupation: Medical Examiner

GPA: 3.5

Campus Involvement: Club softball, ASL club, Chi Omega Sorority

Hometown: Fayetteville, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Making friends and continually having fun all day!

Activity: PAWs and Mountain Biking

Years at camp: First year

Certifications: CPR/First Aid. Dog, and Cat First Aid/CPR

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NEXT: Merry Ashlyn Gatewood
Backpacking and PAWS

María Magdalena Ugarte Montero

School: American University

 Major: Political Science with a major in Religious Studies

Intended Occupation: Art management or PR

GPA: 3.6

Campus Involvement: AU Catholic Club

Hometown: Madrid, Spain

What are you looking forward to about camp: Creating new friendships and learning from my peers

Activity: Backpacking and PAWS

Years at camp: 2

Certifications:  International Lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid, and airborne disease

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NEXT: Elizabeth (Evie) Sanders
Vintage Games, Yoga

Merry Ashlyn Gatewood

School: Union University

Major: Politcal Science w/ Honors

Intended Occupation: Advocacy Lawyer

Campus Involvement:  Debate Team; Student Government (Junior Class Pres.);  Zeta Tau Alpha;  Office of University Ministries SERVE team;  Young Americans for Freedom; Student Tutor

Hometown: Memphis, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: I never went to camp as a child, so I’m really excited to experience it all for the first time! 

Activity(s) Teaching: Vintage Games, Yoga

Years at camp: First Year

Certifications: CPR, First Aid 

 

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NEXT: Molly Garud
Dance/DIY and Crafts

Elizabeth (Evie) Sanders

School: Westminster College

Major: English/Secondary Education

Intended Occupation: Teaching High School English, Writing

GPA: 3.97

Campus Involvement: Resident Assistant, Member of Kappa Delta Sorority, Vice President of the Equestrian Club, President of the Ultimate Frisbee team, Colorguard/dance (when allowed, dance has been canceled for covid)

Hometown: Mars, PA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Everything, but especially getting to make a positive impact for the campers

Activity: Dance/DIY and Crafts

Years at camp: First year!

Certifications: Adult, Infant, and Child CPR/AED/First Aid

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NEXT: Rebekah Smyre
Backpacking

Molly Garud

School: The University of Georgia 

Major: Business-Management

Intended Occupation: Human Resources 

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement: RUF (Reformed University Fellowship), Young Life, Alpha Lambda Delta: UGA Honors Society, and SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management)

Hometown: Macon, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to meeting lots of new people and exploring the beautiful outdoors. 

Activity:  Backpacking 

Years at camp: First Year!

Certifications: Lifeguard

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NEXT: Cate simpson
Volleyball

Rebekah Smyre

School: Appalachian State University

Major: Elementary Education

Intended Occupation: Kindergarten or First Grade Teacher

GPA: 3.2

Campus Involvement: RUF

Hometown: Claremont, NC

What are you looking forward to at camp: Seeing old campers again and meeting new ones! 

Activity: Volleyball

Years at camp: 3

Certifications: CPR/First Aid/AED

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Cooking and knitting

Cate simpson

School: Samford University (freshman and sophomore) transferring to Delta State University 

Major: Nutrition and Dietetics

GPA: 3.9

Campus Involvement: RUF ministry team, intramurals, Student Dietetic Association.

Hometown: Canton, MS

What are you looking forward to about camp:

Ministering to young girls in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. 

Activity: Cooking and knitting

Years at camp: 1 year as a camper;  First year as a counselor

Certifications: CPR/FA/AED

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NEXT: Chastyn Minton
PAWs and Guitar

Michelle Fundora

School: Wheaton College

Major: Psychology

Intended Occupancy: Experiential Therapist

GPA: 3.1

Campus Involvement: Events Coordinator for Unidad (Latino culture group), gardening club assistant Gardner, Phonathon captain

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

What are you looking forward to at camp: Spending quality time with campers and counselors as we all grow together. I’m also excited to work in the PAWs program and see how the girls become more confident with the puppies and themselves!

Activity:  PAWs and guitar

Years at Camp: First year!

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

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NEXT: Maribel Holguin
Pottery & PAWS

Chastyn Minton

School: Appalachian State University

Major: Pubic History

Intended Occupation: Museum Curator

GPA: 3.23

Campus involvement: Sigma Alpha Iota, international women’s music fraternity, & the National Band Association.

Hometown: Granite Falls, NC

What are you looking forward to at camp: I’m looking forward to growing in faith, leadership skills, and friendship!

Activity: Pottery & PAWS

Years at Camp: First year 

Certifications:  first aid & CPR certification!

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NEXT: Sydney Carpenter
Photographers

Maribel Holguin

School: Savannah College of Art and Desing 

Major: Commercial Photography

Intended Occupation: Own a business in commercial photography

Campus Involvement: Photogrammetry, Scad Serve

Hometown: Savanah, Ga

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting closer to God, Being able to work as a photographer, and making new friends. 

Activity: Photographer

Years at camp: First year

Certifications: CPR, and First Aid

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NEXT: Morgan Robinson
BME: Backpacking

Sydney Carpenter

School: Clemson University
Major: Plant and Environmental Science
Intended Occupation: Using sustainable agriculture in the mission field in whatever capacity that looks like
GPA: 3.52
Campus Involvement: Clemson FCA, TriCounty Younglife – West Oak Capernaum, ClemsonLife Volunteering
Hometown: Forest City, NC
What are you looking forward to: Meeting new people!!!
Activity: Expedition Staff – Backpacking
Years at camp: first year!! woohoo!!
Certifications: CPR, First Aid, WFA
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NEXT: Ashlyn Vitte
PAWS and Cooking

Morgan Robinson

School: Auburn University

Major: Pediatric Nursing

Intended Occupation: Pediatric Trauma Nurse

Hometown: Marietta, GA

What are you looking forward to at camp: Most excited about making new friends and s’mores around the campfire.

Activity: PAWS and cooking

Certifications: First-Aid/CPR/AED

 

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NEXT: Careyana Eshbaugh
Vintage Sports

Ashlyn Vitte

School: Graduated from Northwestern State University & currently attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Major: I have a degree in Mass Communications & am getting an MBA in HR Management

Intended Occupation: More so the communications side of HR

GPA: Graduated Magna Cum Laude & my current GPA is 3.45

Campus Involvement: I was a rower in undergrad, worked intramurals, was an NSU 22 news anchor, a spotter for the football team, and was a part of the film crew for basketball.

Hometown: Cecilia, LA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Learning and growing with the campers!!!

Activity(s) Teaching: Vintage Sports

Years at camp: This is my first!

Certifications: Lifeguard certified

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NEXT: Georgia Shipley
Art, Cooking, Riflery

Careyana Eshbaugh

School: Toccoa Falls College

Major: Early Childhood Education

Intended Occupation: Preschool Teacher

GPA: 2.8

Campus Involvement: Chapel Decoration, Campus Life

Hometown: Roanoke, VA

Activity(s) Teaching: Art, Cooking, Riflery  

Years at camp: First year at Camp.

Certifications: First Aid

 

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NEXT: Emma Gougeon
Rock Climbing

Georgia Shipley

School: Young Harris College 

Major: Early childhood special education

Intended Occupation: I plan to work with young children (pre School) who have special needs. 

GPA: 3.5

Campus Involvement: Campus activity board, serve on the executive board as special events and entertainment co-chair. ASL club,  Student Government Association    

Hometown: Gainesville Georgia 

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to giving back to others and to make a bond with my campers as well as my fellow staff, I am also looking forward to teaching my campers more about god and hope to learn more my self as well. most of all I am looking forward to this new exciting adventure. 

Activity(s) Teaching: Rock wall 

Years at camp: My first year at camp this year. 

Certifications: CPR and first aid certified 

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NEXT: Kellie Robinson
Photographer

Emma Gougeon

School: Flagler College (Class of 2020)

Major: Coastal Environmental Science

Intended Occupation: I would love to do some sort of ecology work! Particularly herpetology and ornithology. Though a dream of mine would be to someday become a professional wildlife photographer and perhaps be able to incorporate that into an ecology position!

Campus Involvement: Flagler College Volunteers (I was the Environmental Coordinator), a member in the Flagler College Pep Band, was also part of the campus photography club

Hometown: Cape Coral, Florida

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to spend so much time outdoors meeting new people and getting to capture memories that will last for campers for the rest of their lives!

Activity(s) Teaching: Camp photographer

Years at camp: This will be my first year!

Certifications: CPR/First-aid

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NEXT: Gretchen Nauck
Climbing and Canoeing

Kellie Robinson

School: Young Harris College

Major: Outdoor Leadership with a sports studies minor 

Intended Occupation: Activities coordinator 

GPA:3.4

Campus Involvement: Rock Wall, Phi Alpha Phi, and Campus Activities Board

Hometown: Winder, Georgia 

What are you looking forward to about camp: Camp life and memories. 

Activity(s) Teaching: Climbing and Canoeing 

Years at camp: This will be my first 

Certifications: WFA and First Aid/CPR/AED 

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NEXT: Sarah Renshaw
Lacrosse and Fitness

Gretchen Nauck

School: University of Miami

Major: Accounting

GPA: 4.63

Campus Involvement: High school Lacrosse and Field Hockey

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m looking forward to cookouts on Sundays!

Activity(s) Teaching: Knitting and Lacrosse

Years at camp: 10

Certifications: First Aid/ CPR

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NEXT: Maddie Lemmon
Diving, Evening Activity Director

Sarah Renshaw

School: Auburn University

Major: Nursing

Intended Occupation: Pediatric Nurse

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement: Chi Omega, Onward Campus Ministry, First Baptist Opelika Church College Ministry, Student Nursing Association

Hometown: Memphis, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: I cannot wait to watch our amazing girls grow in their skills and in their love for the Lord! I am also pretty excited to watch the Golden Eagles take home the banner! 

Activity(s) Teaching: Diving, Evening Activity Director

Years at camp: 6

Certifications: CPR, LG

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NEXT: Anna Cochran
Fencing and Basketball

Maddie Lemmon

School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Major: Political Science

GPA: 4.45

Campus Involvement: Basketball, Spanish Club, Math Club, Freshmen Mentor Program, School Retreat Staff

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to meeting and watching my campers grow, reuniting with old friends, and singing Be Kind in the Tucker Inn!

Activity(s) Teaching: Fencing and Basketball

Years at Camp: 8

Certifications: CPR/First Aid/AED

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NEXT: Maggie Rowan
Gymnastics, Diving

Anna Cochran

School: University of South Carolina

Major: Biological Sciences

Intended Occupation: Most likely something in the health sciences field! Possibly in sports medicine or a similar area. 

GPA: 4.41

Campus Involvement: I hope to join a sorority once I arrive on campus. I am also a part of the all-girl cheerleading team and hope to get involved in a campus ministry. 

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Being able to give back to a camp that was such a big part of my summers growing up, as well as being able to help campers grow in their friendships with each other and in their relationship with God during their time at camp.

Activity(s) Teaching: Gymnastics, Diving

Years at camp: 7 as a camper

Certifications: First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard 

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NEXT: Claire Johnson
Swimming and fitness!

Maggie Rowan

School: University of Florida

Major: Biomedical Engineering

Intended Occupation: I wish to someday work to design medical equipment such as prosthetics and artificial organs that will better human health.

GPA: 6.52 (high school)

Campus Involvement: In high school, I competed on a year-round club swim team as well as my high school’s varsity team. I was also a cellist in the school orchestra all four years, and an avid member of both the Best Buddies and Special Olympics programs. 

Hometown: Tampa, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to being back at camp with such amazing people, meeting tons of new campers and counselors, and watching campers grow while learning more about their faith!!

Activity(s) Teaching: Swimming and fitness!

Years at camp: 6

Certifications: Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/ AED and First Aid

 

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NEXT: Hannah Grace Patton
Canoeing and Knitting

Claire Johnson

School: College of Charleston 

Major: Business 

Intended Occupation: Lawyer 

GPA: 3.5

Hometown: Baton Rouge Louisiana 

What are you looking forward to about camp: Growing in my faith in the beautiful mountains!

Activity(s) Teaching: Canoeing and Knitting 

Years at camp:

Certifications: Life Guard 

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NEXT: Ivy Young
Summer Reading

Hannah Grace Patton

School: Cedarville University

Major: Linguistics

Intended Occupation: Language Analyst for the FBI

GPA: 3.859

Campus Involvement: Discipleship Group

Hometown: Esztergom, Hungary

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m so excited to disconnect from social media and enjoy God’s creation with the campers.

Activity(s) Teaching: Summer Reading

Years at camp: This will be my first year 🙂

Certifications: CPR, first aid

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NEXT: Grace Billings
Fitness

Ivy Young

School: The University of North Carolina 

Major: Journalism 

Intended Occupation: I would love to work for a magazine or newspaper.

GPA: 3.9 

Campus Involvement: Reformed University Fellowship, Tri Sigma Sorority, Club Cross Country Team

Hometown: Asheville, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’ve heard amazing things about the community at Merri-Mac, and I’m super excited to experience that! 

Activity(s) Teaching: Fitness 

Years at camp: This is my first year!

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

 

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NEXT: Collette Campbell
Gymnastics

Grace Billings

School: University of Kentucky

Major: Civil Engineering

Intended Occupation: Civil Engineer

GPA: 3.9

Campus Involvement: Tumbling team, math modeling, small group Bible study

Hometown: Elizabethtown, Kentucky

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am excited to watch girls learn and grow in their faith throughout all the incredible activities this summer.

Activity Teaching: Gymnastics

Years at camp: 2

Certifications: CPR/First aid

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NEXT: Katie Boyd
Riflery

Collette Campbell

School: Fordham University

Major: French Language and Literature

Intended Occupation: Bilingual Therapist

Campus Involvement: Fordham University Women’s Club Soccer, Fordham Dance Marathon, Campus Ministry Retreat Team, The Fordham Ram Newspaper

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m excited to come back to camp with some of my best friends and connect with the campers! 

Activity(s) Teaching: Riflery

Years at camp: 2 years

Certifications: CPR / First Aid 

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NEXT: Ellen Reeder
Yoga and Volleyball

Katie Boyd

School: Cedarville University

Major: Environmental Science

Intended Occupation: Conservation Scientist in a National Park

GPA: 3.2

Campus Involvement: Devotional Group, Residence Life

Hometown: Alton, Illinois

What are you looking forward to about camp: Making new friends and being able to enjoy God’s creation together!

Activity(s) Teaching: Yoga and Volleyball

Years at camp: 1st year!

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

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NEXT: Adeline Grimmett
Fitness 

Ellen Reeder

School: Clemson University

Major: Mechanical Engineering 

Intended Occupation: Not sure yet!

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement: Clemson FCA, Club Spikeball 

Hometown: Asheville, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Meeting new friends and seeing all those camp smiles!

Activity(s) Teaching: Fitness 

Years at camp: This will be my first! 

Certifications: First Aid/CPR

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NEXT: Molly Kerr
Basketball and backpacking

Adeline Grimmett

School: Tufts College

Major: Religious Studies and Mathematics (intended) 

Intended Occupation: Pediatrician 

GPA: 4.35 (weighted)

Campus Involvement: Intramural basketball, theatre, campus ministry, visual arts (intended)

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Being a cabin counselor and spending time with God!

Activity(s) Teaching: Basketball and backpacking

Years at camp: 7

Certifications: CPR and First Aid

 

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NEXT: MoMo Sarkin
Drama

Molly Kerr

School: University of Georgia

Major: double Theatre and Entertainment and Media Studies

Intended Occupation: Musical theatre actress/teacher as well as a video editor

GPA: 3.84

Campus Involvement: Cru, RUF, Secret Swing Society (group of people who swing dance for fun!), UGArden (UGA gardening club)

Hometown: Charleston, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Growing closer to God as I spend time surrounded by His creation and followers without distractions, and getting to share a place I love with some awesome girls!

Activity(s) Teaching: Drama

Years at camp: this is my 10th year at camp

Certifications: Adult and Pediatric CPR and Basic First Aid

 

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NEXT: Holly Hancock
Canoeing

MoMo Sarkin

School: University of Georgia

Major: Communication Studies

GPA: 3.7

Campus Involvement: Chi Omega, CRU, Miracle 

Hometown: Madison, Ga

What are you looking forward to about camp: Growing my relationship with God, staff, and campers! Hoping this will be the best summer yet!!

Activity(s) Teaching: Canoeing

Years at camp: 13

Certifications: lifeguard, first aid, CPR

 

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NEXT: Katherine Faye Nevill
Riflery and Soccer

Holly Hancock

University: Samford University 

Major: Human Development and Family Science 

Intended Occupation: Social Worker 

Campus Involvement: Chi Omega, Big Time Ministries, Intramural basketball, volleyball, soccer, ultimate, flag football, softball, Mwana Village Board, Sav-A-Life Intern, Campus Outreach) 

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

What I’m most looking forward to: I am looking forward to instructing my two favorite sports in the world to the campers! I am also looking forward to building the Kingdom of God as He has given me this opportunity to serve at the camp. 

Activity: Basketball and Tennis

First year at camp!! 

Certifications: CPR and First Aid 

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NEXT: Rue Mudede
Cooking and Canoeing

Katherine Faye Nevill

School: University of Georgia

Major: Psychology 

Intended occupation: Child psychologist

GPA: 3.8

Campus involvement: Tri Delta Sorority, UGA Miracle

Hometown: Orlando, FL

What I’m most looking forward to: Spending time with old friends and making amazing memories with new ones!!!

Activity: cooking, canoeing

Years at camp: 10

Certifications: CPR and first aid 

 

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NEXT: Shelby Orton
Trail running, Pottery, PAWS

Rue Mudede

School: American University

Major: International Relations and International Business

Intended Occupation: Gender Security (Focusing on U.S Foreign Policy, National Security, and Conflict Intervention.

Campus Involvement: American University Women in Business, Club tennis, Campus Ministry, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority

Hometown: Maryland

What are you looking forward to most about camp: Getting to know my campers and watching them grow! God meets everyone in such a special and personal way. Excited to see that happen through friendship and adventure.

Activities Teaching: Trail Running & Pottery

Certifications: CPR & AED

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NEXT: Allie Manson
Canoeing and Backpacking

Shelby Orton

School: North Carolina State University

Major: Biological & Agricultural Engineering Technology

Intended Occupation: Something in sustainable agriculture!

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement: National Parks Club, ASABE

Hometown: Hickory, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Spending time on Lake Doris!

Activity(s) Teaching: Canoeing and Backpacking

Years at camp:

Certifications: First Aid, CPR, Leave No Trace

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NEXT: Ingrid Peterson
Rock Climbing and Mountain Biking

Allie Manson

School: University of Georgia

Major: Genetics

Intended Occupation: I would like to go to medical school and maybe pursue a career in dermatology. 

GPA: 3.86

Campus Involvement: I am involved in my university’s genetics club, HEROEs, as well as the Delta Zeta sorority. 

Hometown: Roswell, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to fostering relationships with campers and staff as well as enjoying the beautiful North Carolina mountain views!

Activity(s) Teaching: Rock Climbing and Mountain Biking 

Years at camp: 10

Certifications: First Aid and CPR

51 60
NEXT: Julia Claire Armstrong
Archery, Soccer

Ingrid Peterson

School: Denver Seminary

Major: B.S. Architecture, M.A. Apologetics, and Ethics

Intended Occupation: Missionary

GPA: 4.0

Hometown: Denver, CO

What are you looking forward to about camp: Growing and having fun!

Activity(s) Teaching: Archery, Soccer

Years at camp: First year!

Certifications: CPR/First AID

 

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NEXT: Mary Brice Morgan
DIY Crafts

Julia Claire Armstrong

School: Auburn University 

Major: Industrial Engineering 

Intended Occupation: I am not sure yet 

GPA: 3.5

Campus Involvement: Delta Gamma Sorority, Junior Panhellenic Delegate for Delta Gamma, Society of Women Engineers, 100+ Women Strong Engineering group, Auburn Community Church, Auburn Community Church Community group

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

What are you looking forward to about camp: Reconnecting with all my old friends and making the sweetest new friends 

Activity(s) Teaching: DIY Crafts 

Years at camp: 9

Certifications: First Aid/CPR

53 60
NEXT: Haven Bailey
Cooking and PAWS

Mary Brice Morgan

School: The University of Mississippi

Major: History

Intended Occupation: lawyer

GPA: 3.5

Campus Involvement: Kappa Delta Sorority

Hometown: Albany, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am so excited to join the Merri-Mac family this summer and get to be a part of the camp as a counselor. I was a camper at Merri-Mac when I was younger and fell in love and cannot wait to do it all over again on the other side. I am looking forward to meeting all the girls at camp and getting to spread the word of god while having the best summer yet.

Activity(s) Teaching: Cooking and PAWS

Years at camp: 3

Certifications: First Aid, CPR, lifeguard

54 60
NEXT: Hannah Holleman
Riflery, Fencing

Haven Bailey

School: NC State University

Major: Civil Engineering

Intended Occupation: Civil Engineer

GPA: 3.05

Campus Involvement: Summit Church College, Women in Science and Engineering Village, Fencing Club

Hometown: Hickory, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Sharing the Gospel and being in the great outdoors!

Activity(s) Teaching: Riflery, Fencing

Years at camp: N/A

Certifications: First Aid and CPR 

55 60
NEXT: Libby Morgan
Tennis

Hannah Holleman

School: Baylor University

Major: Psychology (minor in Spanish)

Intended occupation: Not sure yet! Planning on somewhere within the school system—as an administrator of some sort or counselor/teacher

GPA: 3.5

Campus involvement: Kappa Alpha Theta (sorority), Student Mobilization (on-campus ministry, a.k.a. StuMo), club tennis

Hometown: Nashville, TN

What am I looking forward to about camp: Building relationships with the girls and being able to be someone they can rely on and who can guide them towards the Lord. Also, being able to spend more time outside growing closer to the Lord in my own faith and growing closer to the other counselors.

Teaching: Tennis

Years at camp: 2

Certifications: First Aid, CPR

56 60
NEXT: Teaghan King
Guitar and swimming

Libby Morgan

School: Clemson University

Major: Communication, pre-law track 

Intended Occupation: lawyer

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement: Delta Zeta sorority, FCA

Hometown: Greenville, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: catching up with old friends while making new ones, also developing relationships with my campers!

Activity(s) Teaching: Guitar and swimming 

Years at camp: 7

Certifications: Red Cross first aid and CPR, Red Cross lifeguard

 

57 60
NEXT: Cara Barker
Swimming & DIY

Teaghan King

School: Valdosta State University 

Major: Nursing

Intended Occupation: nurse 

Campus Involvement: Alpha Delta Pi

Hometown: St. Augustine 

What are you looking forward to about camp: Hanging out with my campers and going on the blob!

Activity(s) Teaching: Swimming & DIY

Years at camp: first

Certifications: CPR, first aid, lifeguarding 

 

58 60
NEXT: Gracie Malcomb
Pottery

Cara Barker

School: University of Southern Mississippi 

Major: Psychology 

Intended Occupation: Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist  

Campus Involvement: Sexual Assault Prevention Ambassador, Pi Beta Phi Alumni 

Hometown: Petal, MS

What are you looking forward to about camp: Seeing old campers and meeting new friends this year! 

Activity(s) Teaching: Pottery!

Years at camp: Third-year at camp

Certifications: First Aid/CPR, Wilderness first aid

59 60
NEXT: Corrina Gill
Knitting and archery

Gracie Malcomb

School: Wofford College

Major: Humanities with a minor in business

Intended Occupation: I’m thinking about teaching, but I’m not completely sure yet!

GPA: 3.40

Campus Involvement: (examples- sororities, campus ministries, athletic teams, intramurals, clubs, jobs): Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), RUF Ministry Team, Kappa Alpha Theta, Student Marketing Team 

Hometown: Simpsonville, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am so excited to meet new friends and to watch others grow in their faith! 

Activity(s) Teaching: Knitting and archery

Years at camp: First year!

Certifications: CPR/AED/First Aid 

60 60
NEXT: Bonnie Gibson
Guitar

Corrina Gill

School: Belmont University

Commercial Voice Major: Songwriting.

Occupation: Musician

Hometown: Nashville, Tn

Activities teaching: Guitar head/ Worship Director

What are you most looking forward to: Most excited about Chapel, making new friends, and TACO IN A BAG!!!