2010 Summer Staff

	2010 Staff
	Emi Arnold is from Jacksonville, Florida, where she majored in Art History & Secondary Education at the University of North Florida. She is now in graduate school at the University of Alabama. Emi will be working in the Arts & Crafts program and Indian Lore. This is Emi's fourth summer at Falling Creek.
	Mark Baden is a former camper from Raleigh, North Carolina, and is back for his first year on staff. He is a sophomore at Duke University studying Civil Engineering. Mark will be a part of our Mountaineering staff this summer.
	From Fort Myers, FL Betty Balsamo returns to the camp Infirmary for her seventh summer. She and her husband Richard, have a summer home nearby. Betty's grandson attends Falling Creek.
	Lori Beese from Largo, FL joins the Falling Creek Infirmary team for her 17th summer!
	PeterBishop (Bio) is from Reading, England. He return for his third summer. He has been working in New Zealand managing a swimming pool facility. You can expect to see Peter down at the Swim Docks again this summer.
	Jez Blanchard returns for his fourth summer on paddle staff and to lead the Huck Trip. He is World Cup Freestyle Champion, three time world cup event winner, Australian Rafting Team member, six time Australian National Champion, and Team Jackson Kayak member. He has co-produced films through Skippy Films and has instructed whitewater kayaking in both the USA and Australia for over a decade.
	Long-time camper Michael Chapman returns to Falling Creek for his second year on staff. Michael will be part of the horseback staff this summer. He is from Louisville, Kentucky.
	Alex Cipcic returns to Falling Creek for his first summer on staff. He is a former camper and CIT. Alex attends North Georgia College and State University and is studying Engineering and Physics. He brings his experience to our Mountain Biking staff this summer.
	Dusty Davis was a top staff member in the 1980's. He and his wife Mary Lou, their two sons, Cole and Chase, and daughter Honey live in Birmingham, Alabama. Dusty serves as Chaplin to the University of Alabama Athletic Program throughout the year. Each summer Dusty returns to Falling Creek to assist with staff discipleship and help lead our BAM Father/Son Weekends.
	Long time camper and CIT, Rush Dickson will be back in Tuxedo for his second summer on staff. Rush is a junior at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville studying journalism. When Rush is also a member of the UT Lacrosse team. Rush will be sharing his talents and teaching the campers lacrosse this summer.
	Keith Eckert is a freshman at Wake Forest University. He is from Atlanta and is coming to Falling Creek for his first year on staff. Keith will teach soccer and riflery this summer.
	Robert Eshleman is a former camper Metairie, LA. This will be his third year on staff. He will be a riflery counselor and help out at the swim docks. Robert is a junior at the University of Virginia studying engineering.
	Wesley Farnam is a former FCC camper from Asheville, North Carolina. He is a sophomore at High Point University studying marketing. Wesley will teach Cross Country and Nature this summer.
	Ray Hailey is from Nashville and is a psychology student at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He is an avid mountain biker and is a veteran member of our mountain biking staff. Ray is back for another summer at Falling Creek!
	Bruce Hoefer returns to camp for his first year on staff. He is a long-time camper from New Orleans. Bruce attends the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and will be a member of our Sailing staff this summer.
	Allison Hogshead is from Rockford, Illinois. She studies linguistic anthropology at High Pointe University and one day hopes to be a professor. Allison is going to teach soccer this summer and help out on the swim docks and the camp store.
	Daniel Irazuzta is a first-year staff member from Jacksonville, Florida. He is a Pre-Med student at the University of Florida. Daniel will be a member of the Arts & Crafts and Soccer staffs.
	Natasha Johnson is from Powder Springs, GA and is a graduate of Mercer University with a degree in French. Natasha moved to Western North Carolina, where she got married to her husband Ken. Natasha will be teaching Horseback Riding at camp.
	Max King (Bio) is a former camper from Atlanta, GA. this will be his third year on staff. He attends Appalachian State, in Boone, NC. Max will share his talents and knowledge in the Indian Lore program this summer.
	Robert Kirby (Bio) returns for his 21st summer on staff. He will be working at the barn and helping guide the Indian Lore Program. Robert will also pass his knowledge of Falling Creek onto the Iroquois tribe during Main Camp. Robert is a high school teacher in Hendersonville.
	Sean Kolk is heading to Falling Creek for his first year on staff. He is a Junior at Georgia Tech studying International Affairs. Sean will be a member of our Mountaineering staff this summer.
	Trey Knight is a graduate of Mercer University and earned a Masters Degree from Georgia State University. He served as the Graduate Assistant for the Outdoor Recreation Department at Georgia Tech. Trey returns to camp for his third summer as a member of the paddling, mountaineering and mountain biking programs.
	Jim Kurtts returns to Falling Creek for his 41st summer! As usual, you can find him at Indian Lore. Jim and his wife live nearby in Hendersonville, NC. Jim is a retired teacher and works for the local hospital system.
	Courtney Long is back for her third year on staff. She is a native of Hendersonville, North Carolina. This summer Courtney will be on the backpacking staff, sharing her nature knowledge on trips through the trails in Pisgah and beyond!
	Steve Longenecker has been involved with summer camping, rock climbing, and nature education for most of his life. Falling Creek is extremely fortunate to have SFL back each summer. He cares for the falcons year-round, and shares his knowledge with school and scout groups. Steve's life's work revolves around providing campers the opportunity to experience and appreciate all that the natural world has to offer.
	Richard Mackintosh is no stranger to Falling Creek. For years, Richard dropped his son off at camp for our Main Session. Richard is from Greer, SC and is very active member of the Greenville County Woodworking Guild. He is a graduate of Erskine College and also holds several other graduate degrees from Louisville Theological School, Princeton University and Rutgers University. Make sure you stop by the Woodshop and see what is being built this summer.
	Timothy Magidson is a former camper and CIT from Clearwater, FL. He is currently attending Vassar College in New York. This will be his eleventh summer at camp. Timothy works in Horseback Riding and helps out in Indian Lore.
	Jay Martin is a senior at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. This is Jay's first year on staff, and he will share his camping background with us this summer as a member of the Paddling staff.
	Watson Mulkey is back for his fourth summer at Falling Creek! He is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College with a Bachelors degree in English. Life at the camp is always exciting with Watson around, and we are thrilled to have his leadership in many key areas of camp. He is currently living, working and traveling in Australia.
	We are excited to have Mimi Newell back at Falling Creek this summer. She attends Appalachain State University and studies Art Education. This summer, Mimi will work with the campers in the Arts and Crafts and the barn.
	Chuck Niemeyer is back for his fourth summer keeping us healthy in our infirmary. He is a former camper and lives in Gastonia with his wife Bridget and children. His sons both attend Falling Creek.Chuck is a graduate of NC State and Emory University and is a Physician's Assistant at Carolina Orthopedics.
	Mike Nuckles (Bio) is a student at High Point University where he is actively involved in student government. He plays club tennis and will be bringing his skills back to our tennis program. Mike is also active in his school newspaper as a sports writer and editor.
	Jim Parham (Bio) is back for his fifth summer on staff. He is an accomplished Mountain Biker and author who helps guide our Mountain Biking program during the summer. Jim has written several books including Off The Beaten Track - a series of mountain bike guide books. His son attends Falling Creek.
	Kyle Pitts returns to Falling Creek from Columbia, Tennessee. He attends the University of Tennessee and is studying Exercise Science. Kyle is an avid cyclist and is bringing his mountain biking skills to MOAB again this summer.
	Dustin Portzline is a graduate of Penn State University with a BA in Environmental Studies and Biology. He returns to Falling Creek for his second summer on the Rock Climbing staff. He is very familiar with the outdoors and camp atmospheres from his time at Wesley Forest Church Camp as a camper and counselor, seventy-five days in Alaska with National Outdoor Leadership School, and having completed the Sierra High Route in California.
	Alex Rand will join us for his third summer on staff teaching Mountain Biking and Lacrosse. Alex was a camper for five years and a CIT on 2007. He attends the University of Tennessee and studies Civil Engineering.
	Melissa Ringler (Bio) lives in Traveler's Rest, SC and is married to Scotty. Mel is going to bring her creative side to our Blacksmithing program again this summer. Get ready, she has some new and exciting ideas for her fourth year at FCC! Her son attended Falling Creek. View her work at, Magic Metals, Ltd.
	Lee Royster is a former camper from Hickory, NC, and is a junior at Duke University. This is his second year on staff. Lee is an avid tennis player and has coached and taught lessons at the YMCA tennis camps in Hickory. Also at the YMCA, Lee was very active as a referee and coach for several little league sports. Lee is going to be on the Mountain Biking staff this summer.
	Todd Sandberg is a former camper, and second-year staff member from Baltimore, MD. His father taught sailing at camp for several years. Todd attends the University of South Carolina and will be teaching basketball and tennis at camp this summer.
	William Scott, or Scotty, lives in Traveler's Rest, SC, and is married to Mel. He is joining the FCC Staff for his fourth summer. Scotty oversees the Riflery Program and helps campers achieve their riflery goals. He also helps with camp maintenance projects and off-season programs. Scotty is a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. His son attended Falling Creek for the past several summers.
	Andrew Smith (Bio) is a junior at the University of Georgia. Originally from Valdosta, Georgia, Andrew is an avid tennis player and has taught lessons at a local tennis camp in his home town. He is back on staff this summer teaching horseback riding and tennis.
	Sean Smith is a former camper and CIT from St. Mary’s, GA. He is a biology major at Georgia Southern University. As a camper, Sean was very active in the Indian Lore program and achieved the highest level of Chosatonga. Sean will share his knowledge for his first year on staff teaching Indian Lore.
	Caroline Vitale is returning for her second summer teaching Arts & Crafts and lifeguarding at the lake. She is from New York and attends the University of Redlands in California majoring in sociology and anthropology.
	It's time to go sailing! Ella Yates is from Atlanta, and is a sophomore at Emory University. Growing up, Ella attended Camp Illahee and now has decided to once again work at The Creek. This is Ella’s second summer at the sailing docks. Make sure you sign up for a great trip to Lake Summit.

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