Hello all! My name is Jachin Mann and I am a junior here at CofO. My major is Music Ministry and I have a Christian Ministry minor. A little about me: I am a certified lifeguard. I enjoy playing ultimate frisbee, soccer, basketball, and strategy games such as chess, Risk, and card games. In addition to those things my favorite TV series is Chuck, my favorite sandwich is roasted turkey, provolone, and tomatoes on wheat, and my favorite book is currently Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. I also am very much into music—I sing, play piano and saxophone, and write songs. Above all of this, my passion is worshipping God—not just through music, but through my very life.

Hey Guys! My Name is Ashley Diehl and I am your new Mom! A little bit about me… I am a Junior majoring in Elementary Education and I am from a little town called Branson, MO!  Some of my favorite things are: Elephants, Coffee!!!, Sunsets, Crunchy Leaves, and Wal-Mart.  Some of my pet peeves are: my neighbor who has attached a lawn mower motor to his bicycle, when I’m out of coffee, and chicken fingers that are less than 3 inches… that is a nugget.  I really enjoy music, board games and drinking coffee!!!  My favorite TV show is Psych and my favorite food is Mexican, oh and I really like coffee ;)  

Hey Guys! My name is Caleb Canepari, and I am very excited to be serving as your Character Camp Pop! Unfortunately for you, you're required to spend the whole week with me! (just kidding!) I am a senior majoring in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and Pre- Law. On campus I am involved with Student Senate, and next year I will be serving as Student Body President.  Besides being involved on and off campus, I love to travel, listen to techno music, and go rock climbing! If you would like to know a little bit more or have any questions about Character Camp, add me on Facebook!

Hello my lovely children! My name is Kayleigh Sutherlan and I have been given the amazing privilege of being your Character Camp Mom!!  I am from Springdale, AR, and I will be a junior in the fall.  I am majoring in Psychology with Child Development and Sociology minors.  I currently am working on campus at the Day Care.  I love spontaneous adventures and especially anything outdoors such as camping, climbing, spelunking, and swimming.  I cannot wait to meet you guys in August-- It will be such a blast! I’ll see you in a couple months!

Hey guys! This is Tyson Witt and Kayla Brown; better known as your new parents!!! We are both from Camdenton, MO. Tyson is a rockin’ awesome landscaper here at CofO and gets plenty of time in the sun. (Really he gets too much…Kayla is slightly bitter) He is currently majoring in Criminal Justice! Kayla works hard in the Dean of Students Office (She will try not to blind you with her porcelain white skin due to lack of sun exposure) and is working on a major in Family and Consumer Science! We both enjoy playing indoor soccer, pool volleyball, and we love half-off appetizers at Applebees!! Can’t wait to meet ya!

John hails from the wonderful land of witches and yellow-brick roads. Growing up in a family with five brothers and one sister, he has developed particular self-preservation skills that have assisted him in evading death for the past 20 years. John enjoys hunting vast varieties of woodland creatures and reading romantic poetry next to warm fires. John is a Philosophy and Religion major with an emphasis in veterinary medicine. John is also SO EXCITED about being your pop. He can’t wait to meet you and be a part of your college experience!

Joanna spent the first years of her life in an Amish region of Pennsylvania where she learned to make chicken potpie and avoid getting hit by buggies. She finds great joy in reading giant physiology and chemistry textbooks and is looking forward to a career in Nursing. Joanna cannot properly say the word “Thesaurus”, and she loves going out in blizzards with the hopes that she will meet the Abominable Snowman. Another interesting fact is that she has never been able to garner a love for Primates, no matter how “cute” they are. She is so excited about the upcoming fun- filled week and can’t wait to be yo momma!

Tony is a junior majoring in Biology Education.  He is originally from Texacoco, Mexico but went to high school at School of the Osage in Lake Ozark, Missouri.  He likes all kinds of music, playing sports, drinking coffee, and cooking amazing food for his friends.  He’s a Resident Assistant for Youngman dorm and welcomes all of his sons to stop by room 332 for anything they need.

Jess is a senior majoring in Accounting and minoring in Coaching.  She loves hanging out with friends, making New Friends, playing sports, listening to music, pretending to be an artist, laughing, and drinking coffee!  She works in the business office where she enjoys practicing her 10-key and social skills.

They met one day while playing basketball in the gym.  She dribbled the ball between his legs and then went in for the dunk.  After that he asked her to be on his team, and they’ve been playing together ever since.  They are so excited for Character Camp and can’t wait to meet all of their awesome kiddos.

Tony Long is double majoring in math and computer science. He is a HUGE nerd! Sort of. He enjoys playing video games, absolutely hearts playing sports, and enjoys the wilderness. One could say he is a rather “round” fellow. He is originally from the depths of Los Angeles and has moved several times on his journey to arrive here. If he could be anything in the world, Tony would be a qualified aeronautical engineer expert.

Steffani Wood, tho her spailing is not @ a call-edge levle, she is an English major and a Christian Ministries minor. She loves to pet the moo moos (the proud dairy cows at CofO), walk in the woods, and climb the mountains by the lake. She also enjoys exploring abandoned houses and working hard on homework ALL the time (weird, I know)! If she could be anything in the world, Steffani would be a time traveler.    

Beginning in the winter of 1987, Paul Baker was born and raised in the mountains of northeast Tennessee. This Volunteer State Eagle Scout is a senior graphic arts major. He works as the photographer and page designer for the college newspaper- the Outlook. Along with capturing a moment in time with his camera, PB loves dropping the occasional beat on his drums, fixing and riding bicycles, tossing a frisbee, and collecting t-shirts. Who has two thumbs and is anxious for an awesome Character Camp experience? This guy.

Adoration Christine Johnson is a Mass Communications major with an Art minor. Addie's hobbies are, running, exploring the life around her, reading, writing poetry and finding new music to live her blessed life by. In the Fall Addie will be joining the Counsel for Students Programs, as the Public Relations officer. She is excited to enjoy her summer and start the school year off with a new experience of being a Character Camp mom!

My name is Christopher Yankey. I will be a sophomore in the fall. I am a Graphic Design major and am very passionate about photography. People, music, and coffee are some of my favorite things. I have been raised in 5 different states, from the cotton fields of Georgia to the wilds of Alaska. 15 trips on the 2,500 mile Alaskan highway have taught me the life lessons needed to be a character camp pop. I cannot wait to be a father (even if it’s just for a week).

My full name is Sarah Anne Edgar. I’m from Springdale, AR and I will be a Junior in the fall. I just recently changed my major from English to Sociology, but I kept a Literature minor. I love hanging out with my friends at home and at college. I enjoy doing anything outside, and I love coffee, reading, and movies. I also cannot wait to be a Character Camp Mom!!!

My name is Matt Tegg and I am your Pop. I’m sorry that I haven’t been around for the first part of your life, it was a complicated situation. I hope you can forgive me. Anyways, I will tell you about myself. God is everything in my life and the reason why I am here. I come from a family of 10 with 7 siblings. As a child I moved around quite a bit. I have lived in FL, GA, TN, and MO. Now that I am in school, I’m a senior working on a culinary arts major.  I want to own a barbeque place in the near future. I enjoy sports and I am a cheerleader here at the school, but don’t let that scare you… I do it for the free stuff lol. Again, I can’t wait to meet you all!!!!! See ya at Character camp.

My name is Allison Press! I am a nursing major and I will be a junior in the fall, and I’m an RA (Resident Assistant) in Foster dorm. I’m from a little town called Pleasant Hope. My favorite things; I love to travel, eat sushi, doing hair up-dos, I love to play soccer, doing anything that involves photography and I love to play the piano. Christ is a huge part in my life and I try to seek Him in all that I do. Your pop and I are pretty good friends. We use sarcasm a lot and we love to laugh…so hopefully our 7 days with you won’t have any dull moments. Can’t wait to see you all; it’s going to be a blast!

Ashlyn Moore is a Public Relations Major from Rogersville, MO. She will be a 2nd semester sophomore and this is her first time being a Character Camp mom! She enjoys girly movies, coffee shops, hiking, cooking, thrift-stores, going to concerts and reading a good book. She loves music and theatre and is actively involved in praise and worship teams on and off campus. If you really want to make Ashlyn smile, you will bring her a grande hazelnut latte from Starbucks, or even better, go there with her to get one too! She loves to talk, smile and laugh and cannot wait to get to know all of her character camp children and spend an amazing week with them!

Hi everybody! My name is Warren Scott and I am a Character Camp ‘Pop’. Currently I am a RA (Resident Assistant) for the Kelce dormitories. My major of study is Communication Arts with an emphasis in Public Relations. Things I enjoy outside of work are; anything mechanical, volunteering when possible, traveling, as well as various indoor and outdoor activities. I am extremely honored to be selected as a Character Camp parent and I look forward to meeting everyone in August! See you soon and have a fun summer!

Short in stature but not in heart, he’ll be your friend from the start.  “Papa Phil”, the guy’s a thrill.  If you want a great Pop he’ll fill the bill.  Born and raised in Bolivar, MO, didn’t go very far, just to CofO.  Majoring in Elementary Education, he wants to work with kids in his occupation.  Sports, games, and recreation, is what he does on vacation.  With this pop you’ll never be bored, he’s so happy cuz’ he loves the Lord.

The coolest girl around, the best mom in this college town, is Emily Kate Joplin, who knows all about hip-hoppin’, cause she hails from Californ- I-A but gave it all up one day, to move to Branson, MO, and ya’ll better best know, that she’s an Early Childhood Education major, but she don’t got no pager, so if you wanna get in touch, you better know this much…she likes to live life, laugh, and run, all she ever really does is have lots of fun. She’s been known to tell all kinds of jokes, and life’s a game in which she never chokes. She’ll come through when the times are tough, and she’s got a boyfriend who’s really buff. Consider yourself lucky if this girl’s your mom, cause if she is, Character Camp is gonna be the bomb!

Yo Poppy-My name is Zach Craig, I will be a junior this semester. My major is Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. I love being outside, camping, biking, working out, running to support my eating habit. Here is a fun fact; my curling team won state my sophomore through senior year in high school. My gorgeous red hair gives me super powers. This will be my third Character Camp!   GINGERS UNITE!!!

Yo Momma-Hey guys! My name Is Debi Vining and I am just getting ready to start my senior year. I’m a dietetics major, so I LOVE food. I really enjoy supporting the bobcats as a CofO cheerleader, playing games (you name it!), dancing, and brushing my fiery red locks. Oh yeah, and I’m a body builder. This my first time as a Character Camp mom!     GINGERS UNITE!!!

“We’re students! Just like you!”

~ Hey! My name is Josh, and I am going to be your Pop for Character Camp!  I am a senior with a major in Field Biology/Ecology.  I hail from Smithville, MO.  I love tinkering with cars, ridin’ the ‘ol hog and being outside enjoying God’s creation.  My friend Little Mike says that I’m sweet, caring, loving, compassionate, and gentle.  HA! Good friends are so hard to come by!  I hope you have a great summer and I look forward to meeting you in August!’ ~

~“It seems like I arrived at C of O merely months ago . . . and now I’m excitedly looking forward to meeting you!  My name is Anna, my major is agriculture and my home is 18 hours away—Pennsylvania! I love the color blue, ice cream should definitely always come green and minty, and the best part of my life are the people my King has dumped into this adventure called life! Have an incredible summer--make new memories, have fun, learn a lot, and I’ll see you come fall!
Cheers! ~

Micah Duvick and Ashelynn Kissinger are the proud parents of Family 14 for this fall, Character Camp 2010! Micah is a junior at College of the Ozarks, double majoring in Agriculture Business and Animal Science. He is from the small town of Sandwich, Illinois where his family farms corn and soybeans. Micah currently works at the college’s hog farm. Ashelynn is also going into her junior year at C of O, majoring in Child Development.  She is from Rogers, Arkansas and works at the Bonner Community Service Program on campus. Micah and Ashelynn are both extremely excited about being Character Camp parents and can’t wait to meet all of their children in the fall!

Mom’s Bio
Hey boys and girls! I'm Kyia, your mom! I graduated High School in 2008 from Seymour (here in Missouri). I'm a junior here at CofO and my major is elementary education/early childhood. I love to be outside and spending time with your pop!  He is kind of fun! =)  I love to watch baseball, and St. Louis Cardinals are the best!!!

Pop’s Bio
Ladies and gents, hope you’re finding our facebook letter welcoming! Im gonna be your Pop when you arrive this fall, most people call me Daniel!  I come from Crocker, a small town in the ozarks. Baseball is my life, only maybe two things I love more. I am a Physical Ed K-12 Major down here, hoping to do what I love. I enjoy being outside, watching the cards and spending time with your beatufiul mom! Character Camp 2010, Game on!

Jessica:  Hiya kiddos!  My name is Jessica and I’m a senior at College of the Ozarks (duh). I am majoring in Early Childhood Education.  My ambition is to teach kindergarten, perhaps because my mindset is quite similar to theirs, as you will find.  I enjoy spending time in my Bible, talking to my parents, The Beatles, and doing as many ridiculous things as I can with your father. As your mom I hope to enrich your experience here at the college, as well as make those first days in a new environment a little less uncomfortable.  I’m here to help you in anyway I can.  We are going to have lots and lots of fun!

Webster: Hey you cats and chicks! I’m Adam, and I’m majoring in Graphic Arts here at C of O. (duh) I’m a senior, and have loved my time here, as I’m sure you will love yours. I love to play music, and research anything retro. I also love to watch as your mom tries to keep me in line. My Character Camp experience was a blast and a half. I had some really cool parents, and my siblings were a ton of fun. I hope we can make this experience just as enjoyable for you all!  We’re both looking forward to your arrival and the good times that lie ahead!

Jared English is a student at CofO who loves doing almost any activity outdoors, especially if it has to do with riding bikes. His bike is a 35 year old craigslist find... gotta love those. Midnight bike rides are essential to college life for Jared. He grew up in a small town called Steelville, MO where most people know each other. He loves the fact that CofO is a community of students much like that, where everyone knows everyone. He is a Graphic Arts major and really enjoys his time here at CofO doing that. He thinks that one good piece of advice for incoming students would be to... PREPARE FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!!! (and to bring your bike...)

Jill De Haan hails from… well, all over. She was born in the Midwest, but moved to the mission field of Albania a few years later. After spending ten years overseas, Jill now calls Hershey, Pennsylvania “home.”  (In case you were wondering, yes, that is where they make the chocolate.)  As a sophomore nursing student, Jill usually stays busy with homework. But even with all that studying, she always finds time to have plenty of fun! Jill enjoys cooking delicious foods, getting great deals at thrift stores, relaxing with friends, and riding around campus with her road bike gang. She’s looking forward to meeting all of the new students this fall as they start a new and exciting part of life here at College of the Ozarks!

Amanda Moudy and Kyle Minton met at Character Camp in Spring 2008. Kyle loved Amanda’s different laugh and sneezes. Amanda loved Kyle’s crazy randomness. They instantly became best friends. They do not necessarily like long walks on the beach, but they do both love some good music and hanging out with some good friends. Amanda’s favorite thing about Kyle is his amazing music talent and all of the heart-to-hearts that they have together. Kyle’s favorite thing about Amanda is that she is easy to talk to and to open up to because she is truth worthy. Amanda’s favorite Elementary Education class was Art Methods. Kyle’s favorite Religion and Philosophy class was Teachings of Jesus. They are both super excited to be Character Camp parents!

Jake Little is a senior biology major and lieutenant on the Point Lookout Fire Department. He enjoys all of the outdoor stuff: hiking, camping, rock climbing, spelunking, as well as walking across hot coals barefoot. Some of his hobbies include playing guitar, going on random adventures and goofing off with friends. He is an avid Mountain Dew addict! Being a biology major has given him the ability to know everything about life.

Rachel Denham is a senior Business Administration major at College of the Ozarks. She is a member of Student Senate. She is a fan of camping, hiking, canoeing, swimming, and rock climbing. In addition, she enjoys playing soccer and ultimate Frisbee. Some of her hobbies include: learning guitar, hanging out with friends, exploring new places, and travelling the world. She will be spending her summer working as a camp counselor and lifeguard at Camp Lookout, a Christian childrens’ camp on C of O’s campus.

Jessica is a junior, majoring in Elementary Education, with an emphasis in Early Childhood. Her campus workstation is in the Bonner Community Service Program. She commutes everyday from Hollister MO (literally seven minutes away, she timed herself.). She loves JESUS!!!, “The Office”, eating sushi, and FAMILY # 20! She has a favorite color, but it’s always different depending on her mood, and her favorite flower is the daisy. Her hobbies include drinking strait out of the milk jug, running with her dog, watching humorous television shows, singing ALL THE TIME, laughing and listening to really loud music (especially Jack Johnson)!!!! Her goal in life is to LIVE EVERYDAY TO THE FULLEST (and have fun doing it)!!!!!!!!!

Aaron is a senior majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Music. He grew up west of Springfield near Miller, Missouri. His campus workstation is in the Bonner Community Service program. He LOVES playing Ultimate (Frisbee), Ping Pong, playing the piano, and laughing/smiling. His hobbies exclude knitting, and riding pink bicycles (with tassels). His hobbies include listening to romantic era music, growing a beard (when possible), and kittens. His goal in life is to continually grow closer to his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Welcome to C of O!  My name is Josiah Marcum and I will be the Pop for character camp family 21!  Yea 21 baby!  I am a junior double majoring in marketing and business management. I’m an RA in Kelce dorm, Yea Yea Kelce!  I hail from the land of Mountain Home, Arkansas.  I really like a good cup of joe, or coffee.  In my free time I enjoy running, swimming, learning to fly airplanes and just hanging out with the awesome people here at C of O! I look forward to meeting and hanging out with all you knew freshmen this fall. We’re going to have a blast!

Hard work U! Be there!  I can’t wait to meet you all!  My name is Emily Jackson and I’m a junior majoring in art education.  I will be the Mom for character camp family 21!  I come from a magical part of the country called Pennsylvania!  I enjoy painting, hanging out with friends, being creative, a pretty scarf and just being outside in the sunshine. I’m a pretty laid back kind of girl but I also enjoy going crazy at certain times. Like character camp!  I have very much enjoyed my time here at C of O and I look forward to fall 2010!

Hello children! This is your “Pop” Clayton. My full name is Clayton Paul Hornback. I originated in Springfield, MO and have lived in the area all my life. I will be a Senior this Fall. My major is Philosophy and Religion, and I hope to use it for missions work overseas someday. I enjoy a lot of things, which include my relationship with Jesus Christ, being outdoors to camp and hike, traveling, hanging out with friends, and playing  guitar. I also like laughing at the expense of other people, so let’s hope that doesn’t happen to you. I trust that you’re as excited as I am about being in Character Camp! It is going to be an awesome week. Have a fun summer, and I’ll see you soon!

Hey everyone! This is your “Mom” Johannah. I come from the city known as Kansas City, MO. I’m sure you’ve heard of it J. I am extremely thrilled to be your “Mom” for the week of Character Camp. It is going to be a blast! My major at College of the Ozarks is Middle School Education, which I hope to use as a teacher someday. I have fun doing whatever I can find to do, but this is especially true when it comes to volleyball. I love that sport! If you are interested in a game, I will always be up for that. Along with volleyball, I enjoy spending time with friends, hanging out in Kansas City, and being completely spontaneous! Again, I’m really excited to meet you come this August at Character Camp! Bring your game face, and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Hello Family! This is Charlotte Guittar! I am a nursing student here at College of the Ozark and I work in the dairy. I am from Ironton, Missouri, and I like to take random trips to St. Louis to go to the Zoo and see Cards Games. I love to bake, drink coffee, go camping, and listen to music. Some of my favorite bands include Modest Mouse, Kings of Leon, and Eric Church. Some of my favorite movies include Boondock Saints, Meet Joe Black, and Finding Nemo. I am laid back, but I try to enjoy every minute of life. Your “father” and I can’t wait to meet you guys!

HELLO CHILLINS! My name is Tell Pryor; yes that is my full name. My nick name is Tell. You can call me either one, or whatever you like. I am told that I am outgoing, personable, and funny. I am a senior here at College of the Ozarks. I am a Mass Communications Major in Video and Sound Production. I love music. I love playing music and listening to music. My favorite bands are The Used, A Day to Remember, The Arcade Fire, Cold War Kids. I play guitar, bass, and drums all the time. I Like Nikes, Macaroni and cheese, chicken, sushi, Johnny Depp, Jack Black, Darren Aronofsky, and my favorite tempeture is 68 degrees.

Corey Huddleston is a Junior who hails from the streets of Branson, Missouri and is best known for being one of the founding members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. April Van Haitsma is a Sophomore from Reeds Spring, Missouri and was once a contestant on the hit show Family Feud. They are excited to meet all their new little Bobcats coming in the fall! It can’t come soon enough!