Each year a select number of campers get the chance to return to the mountain after Camp I as Junior Counselors (JC's). They spend a week helping out, getting to know the kids, and taking part in all aspects of being a counselor. It is a lot of fun for them to be back at camp and they are always a ton of help for the staff. The kids also love getting to know these kids, who model for them good behaviors of how a high schooler should act.
We are especially lucky this year to have 10 JC's with us - 5 a week. I wanted to spotlight our 5 for this week and tell you a little about them.
Brandon Parrish - Brandon is a rising freshman at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, having just graduated from Memphis University School. Brandon is skilled at many things, including singing, debate and parliamentary procedure, and canoeing. Brandon is definitely a leader and shows promise of great achievements ahead.
Hans Bauer - Hans is a rising freshman at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as well - he graduated from White Station High School in Memphis. Hans is an avid outdoorsman and plays lacrosse. He is extremely good with kids and is always willing to lend a helping hand.
Jillian Smith - Jillian is from Smyrna and is a graduate of Smyrna HS. She is heading to University of Evansville in Indiana in the fall for school. Jillian has one of the best senses of humor and can play a mean mandelin and guitar. She is compassionate and caring.
Martha Harvey - This is Martha's first year as a JC and we are so glad to have her! Martha is from McMinnville and goes to Warren County High School. Martha is great at making connections with her kids and is always high energy. She also is always looking out for everyone.
Julia Gardial - Julia heads off to the University of Alabama in the fall, having just graduated from Knoxville Catholic HS. Julia is musically very talented and has been leading music for us this week. She is extremely comfortable leading music in front of the kids and is very capable. She also is a very good leader and is very skilled at helping people know what they need to know and go where they need to go. She is very mature.
We love our JC's and can't imagine this week without them!!
Pictured above are three of our JCs:
1-4) Our JC's had a photo shoot at All Saints
5) Brandon and Julia enjoy the final banquet with Meredith while JB serves them
6) Martha smiles for the camera during a free moment of Octathalon
No comments:
Post a Comment