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| Staff | Leelanau Summer Staff | Kohahna Summer Staff |
Katie Wallingford, Sue Pierce, Melody Baillargeon |
Melody Baillargeon- North Star
I graduated from Principia College in 2006 with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology. Since then I’ve spent time teaching in the West Indies and working at camp for the Leelanau Outdoor Center. This will be my ninth summer at Kohahna and my third in North Star. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone at camp this summer and spending another season on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan! |
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Joy Bisbee- Trips
I recently graduated from Principia Collage with an Education major. This fall I am moving to East Lansing where I will look for a teaching job. This will be my eighth summer at camp, and I will be leading trips along with Laura Ann Johnson. I love camp, and I can hardly wait for all the amazing adventures to start!
Laura Ann Johnson- Trips
Wow I never thought as an eight-year-old first year camper I would be lovingly dedicating the next 14 summers to camp!! This summer I am excited to tromp around in the woods again as one of the trips counselors. I graduate this May from DePauw University in Indiana with a BA in educational studies and a minor in music with a concentration in vocal performance. I can’t wait to have another amazing summer! |
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Kathleen Moyer - CT Program
I am graduating with a degree in History and Communication from Denison University this spring. I hail from Birmingham, MI, but camp has most certainly been my favorite home away from home for nearly a decade. This will be my 8th summer at camp, and I am incredibly excited to be the CT counselor. I am really looking forward to working with the CT women and being part of their incredible CT Summer experience. It is always such a pleasure being at Kohahna because of the extraordinary Kohahna women, the uplifted and supportive atmosphere, and of course the beautiful scenery! I am certain this will be another summer full of blessings at Pyramid Point! |
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Ashley Kohlbeck- Waterfront Director
I am a senior at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, with a major in Business Management. This will be my fifth summer at Kohahna, and I am looking forward to spending it on the lake as the Waterfront Director for my third time. I have spent time volunteering as a Girl Scout leader while in college, and I love the opportunity to continue as a mentoring figure during the summer when I come to Kohahna. Also, throughout my life I’ve spent summers in Leelanau County, so I have a great love of the area. I can’t wait for the chance to meet everyone and head into another memorable summer! |
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Liz McLane- Canoeing
I am thrilled to be back for my 10th summer at Kohahna! This will be my 2nd summer on staff and I am really looking forward to teaching canoeing again. Next fall I will be a junior at the University of Oklahoma where I am majoring in French. Along with my schoolwork I am a member of the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band and its service sorority, Tau Beta Sigma. Camp is my favorite time of the year because it is so full of growth and inspiration! For me, Kohahna is a wonderful rock on which I always rely during the school year. I expect this summer to be one of the best yet! |
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Casey Busch - Waterskiing
This will be my twelfth summer at camp. I spent ten years as a camper and this past summer as a CT. I am from Dallas, Texas and there is nothing I love more than getting away from the hot weather down here to spend my summer at beautiful Pyramid Point! I will be attending The University of Kansas as a freshman in the fall, and I plan to major in elementary education or possibly special education. I can't wait to see all of the smiling faces and warm embraces this summer at camp! I am looking forward to growing more through Christian Science and sharing what I learn with others. I also want to give the campers a great experience, much like I had when I was a younger. Camp is truly my favorite place on earth and I am so grateful to be spending my summer with all of the wonderful Kohahna girls! |
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Crystal Baillargeon - Waterskiing
I graduated from Principia College in 2003 with a degree in English Literature. I am currently working as a preschool teacher at a Montessori School in Cincinnati Ohio. I'm so excited to be a part of the Kohahna staff this year. This will be my third summer at camp after many summers away. I'm looking forward to a great summer full of adventure and spiritual growth. I can't wait to meet all of you! I'll see you at camp! |
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Kelsie Brook - Sailing
I am a senior at Principia College, studying Political Science, with minors in History and Theatre. This is my seventh summer at camp and I can't wait to get back after my summer abroad! I look forward to spending time with campers sailing on the lake. I love camp because it inspires me to release my own childlike spirit and to see the childlikeness in everyone else.
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Emily Wheeler - Swimming
I am going to be a sophomore Education major at Principia College in the fall. This will be my second year at camp after going as a camper way back in fifth grade. Having been pulled away from camp every summer since, I have been anxiously awaiting the summer when I finally get to return. I can’t believe it’s here! I can’t wait to share my joy and love for swimming with everyone in the beautiful Lake Michigan! I hope to contribute to a fun, loving summer full of spiritual growth, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable memories. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon! |
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Heather Libbe - Camp Crafts
I'm from Perrysburg, OH, though currently I reside in good 'ol Elsah, IL as a sophomore at Principia College. At Principia, I stay rather busy with a triple major (Business, Economics, and Sociology), and lots of working, tennis, and dreaming about camp. This summer will be my 11th summer at Kohahna, and I cannot wait to spend another summer at the most beautiful place on earth. I'm very excited for all the laughs, smiles, and memories that are in store, and the tremendous growth that will occur this summer. |
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Hillary Moser - Landsports and Nature
I am thrilled to be teaching Landsports and Nature to the lovely ladies of Kohahna this summer! I am a freshman at Principia College, double majoring in Business Administration and Spanish. This will be my fourth summer at camp and my first summer as a counselor. My favorite moment as a camper was snuggling in my bed listening to the counselors sing Taps. Camp is the ideal place to get closer to God, make lasting friendships, and challenge yourself to grow. I'm looking forward to a FANTASTIC summer, and I can't wait to meet all of you! |
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Kayle Williams - Landsports and Archery/Riflery
I graduated from Arizona State University in 2006, majoring in Urban Planning and Architectural Studies. I have since been working with a General Contractor in Phoenix, AZ. I am very excited to be returning to Camp Kohahna for my 13th summer, this being my 3rd summer on staff. I look forward to being involved with various activities and getting to know your daughters. |
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Katie Duntley- Silversmithing
I’m from St. Louis, Missouri, and I am an upcoming junior at Principia College as a Religion major. I play on the volleyball team at school, and I absolutely love it!! This will be my eleventh year at Kohahna, and I’m so excited to be working with your daughters on their Silversmithing skills this summer!!! |
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Sara MacDonald- Arts and Crafts
I am from Potomac, Maryland and am currently a freshman at Principia College, majoring in Elementary Education and Spanish. This will be my 8th summer at camp after being away for a few years. In those summers away, I’ve been focusing on various activities, including tennis and the arts, through experiences such as a theatre program at the University of Maryland and a choir trip across Northern Italy. I am very excited to return to Kohahna, where I will be teaching Arts and Crafts! I love how Kohahna is a place that provides the opportunity for boundless growth and achievement within a beautiful environment and loving group of girls. See you soon on the bluffs of Lake Michigan! |
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Trelawny Buley - Ceramics
I am so excited to be spending another summer at camp! This is my second year as a counselor and my fourteenth summer on beautiful Pyramid Point. This summer I will be teaching ceramics. When I am not at camp, I attend The Ohio State University where I am studying Communications and Theatre. There, I am busy taking classes, performing in shows, and dreaming about tall pine trees, sandy beaches, and warm Kohahna air. |
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Kaleigh Wilson - Archery/Riflery and Drama
I'm going to be a sophomore at Principia College this coming fall, where I'm majoring in Theatre and Mass Communication. This is going to be my 9th summer at Kohahna, and I'm so excited to be teaching Archery and Riflery and to be directing the production! I can't wait to see all of the returning campers at Kohahna this summer and to meet all of the new campers, as well. I've been looking forward to coming back to camp all year! I hope to help girls have a fun, loving and uplifting summer and to give camp an exciting and entertaining production that the campers will love watching and performing in. I can't wait to see you all soon! |
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Ali Vice- Dance
I'm a freshman at Principia College and I am majoring in Theatre, with a minor in Dance. This will be my first year at Kohahna. I am so excited to be going to camp for the first time to learn all the cool traditions and expand my CS family. I also hope that I can bring joy and happiness to everyone through dance. I hope that the time I spend with campers will be full of fun and laughter! |
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Liz Butterfield - Riding Director
I just finished my sophomore year at Amherst College, where I'm majoring in French and Political Science. This will be my second summer at Camp, and once again I have the thrill of being the Riding Director. I can't wait to spend another summer teaching, learning, and growing in the barn, on the trails, and on the shores of Lake Michigan! |
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Alyssa Sprague - Horseback Riding
I just finished my junior year at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. I am currently a Business Administration Major with a dual specialization in Finance and Management, and I plan on graduating in May 2009. This will be my second summer at Kohahna, and I am SO EXCITED! I love camp and what it offers everyone. I really look forward to seeing all of the girls continue their growth as "women of substance". On top of that, I am blessed to get to work in the barn with the horses and the campers again this summer!
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