CHRIS BAGA CHARLIE CARIS AMRIK DONKENA BEN HAGESETH RYAN HOAG Home: Duluth, MN Home: Des Moines, IA Home: Rochester, MN Home: St. Paul, MN Home: Minneapolis, MN School: U of Minn.–Duluth School: Georgetown University School: Gustavus Job: Head coach at St. Kate’s Job: Wide receiver for the Omaha Career goal: To help others Admired athlete: Career goal: Doctor or physical Career goal: Improve and guide lives Nighthawks and tennis coach at Favorite movie: Patch Adams Favorite movie: Princess Bride therapist through tennis Minneapolis Washburn Admired athlete: Best book: Capitalism & Freedom by Favorite movie: Slumdog Millionaire Admired athlete: Manu Ginobili Career goal: To inspire others Favorite movie: Yes Man Admired athlete: Usain Bolt Best book: The Bible Milton Friedman Best book: Open by Best book: Through the Looking Favorite movie: Remember the Titans I cherish best in others: Desire to live I cherish: Integrity, optimism, and a I cherish: The smiles and laughs of Glass by Lewis Carroll Best book: Born to Run by life to the fullest sense of humor others I cherish: Spontaneity, laughter that Christopher McDougall I’ve learned: You can control two I’ve learned: Hard work and lasting I’ve learned: Embrace the Serenity brings tears, and warm hearts I cherish: Willingness to learn, the things in life: your effort and your friendships will create many Prayer I’ve learned: When embarking on a desire to improve, and the confidence attitude. opportunities for you. new experience be bold and don’t to ask questions. leave any of yourself safely on shore. I’ve learned: The sun will always come up the next day. MEGAN BORN JOSH CASTILLO BETHANY ERICKSON KATIE HALBESLEBEN KATIE HUBER Home: Antigo, WI Home: Lakeville, MN Home: St. Peter, MN Home: Wausau, WI Home: St. Peter, MN School: UW–Eau Claire School: St. Olaf College Job: Folk singer, song writer, TLC School: Oklahoma Baptist University School: Willamette University Career goal: Teacher Career goal: Chiropractor business manager Career goal: Sociologist Career goal: Lawyer Admired athlete: Rafael Nadal Admired athlete: Career goal: To boldly share my gifts Admired athlete: Rafael Nadal Admired athlete: Favorite movie: The Sandlot Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings with the world through music. Favorite movie: Up Favorite movie: Slumdog Millionaire Admired athlete: Tommie Smith and Best book: The Glass Castle by Best book: Life After Life by Best book: Don’t Eat This Book by Best book: The Kite Runner by John Carlos Jeannette Walls Morgan Spurlock Khaled Hosseini Raymond Moody Favorite movie: The Royal Tenenbaums I cherish: Kindness, open- I cherish: Authenticity Best book: Letters to a Young Poet I cherish: Sincerity and compassion I cherish: Optimism, sincerity, and mindedness, and humility I’ve learned: It’s not about me. by Rainer Maria Rilke I’ve learned: Take the logs out of my perseverance I’ve learned: We make a living by what I cherish: Life own eyes before trying to take the I’ve learned: You can complain we get; we make a life by what we give. I’ve learned: All of life is a gift and speck of wood from another’s eye because roses have thorns, or you can thankfulness is a virtue. (Matthew 7) rejoice because thorns have roses.

CLAUDIO BRAVO PAT CLARK PETER FORD DUTCH HANSEN JENNI JOHANSEN Home: Tucson, AZ Home: Glen Ellyn, IL Home: Minnetonka, MN Home: Dawson, MN Home: St. Paul, MN Job: Tennis Pro School: Gustavus Adolphus College School: Miami University of Ohio School: St. John’s University School: Middle School Science Teacher Career Goal: To motivate, inspire, and Career goal: Geologist Career goal: Music business Career goal: Physician Career goal: Education help people achieve their goals Admired athlete: Rafael Nadal Admired athlete: Joe Mauer Admired athlete: Roger Federer Admired athlete: Charlotte Kalla Admired athlete: LeBron James Favorite movie: Blind Side Best book: Give a Mouse a Cookie by Favorite movie: Meet the Parents Favorite movie: Once Favorite movie: Adventureland Best book: The Da Vinci Code by Felicia Bond Best book: Better by Atul Gawande Best book: Omnivore’s Dilemma by Best book: By Night in Chile by Daniel Brown I cherish: A good heart I cherish: Compassion, honesty, and Michael Pollan Roberto Bolano I cherish: Trust I’ve learned: Do not let mistakes an open mind. I cherish: Curiosity for the world I cherish: Full effort, a positive I’ve learned: Live in the moment and discourage you. View them as I’ve learned: A positive attitude and a I’ve learned: No one cares how much attitude, and a genuine smile cherish what you do have. learning opportunities to grow. smile go a long way. you know until they know how much I’ve learned: Learn from yesterday, you care. live for today, and hope for tomorrow.

AARON BROCK JESSICA DESLAURIERS NEAL HAGBERG IAN HANSEN NIKOLAI JOHANSEN Home: Stillwater, MN Home: Huron, SD Home: Minneapolis Home: Dawson, MN Home: St. Paul, MN School: UW–La Crosse School: Northern State University Job: Singer/writer/ TLC Assistant School: St. John’s University Job: Language arts teacher Career goal: Law Career goal: Working in medical or Director Career goal: Do something I enjoy Admired athlete: Ryan Hoag Admired athlete: Larry Fitzgerald crime lab Career goal: Continue to write, and am passionate about. Favorite movie: Trainspotting Best book: Talent is Overrated by Admired athlete: My brother perform, and teach at TLC Admired athlete: Andre Agassi Best book: One Flew Over the Geoff Colvin Favorite movie: The Little Mermaid Admired athlete: Roger Federer Favorite movie: The Blind Side Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey I cherish: A sense of humor that can Best book: The Last Lecture by Best book: The Road by Cormac Best book: Open by Andre Agassi I cherish: Curiosity, kindness, and brighten your day! Randy Pausch McCarthy I cherish: Optimism and honesty resilience I’ve learned: Give a little bit and it I cherish: Genuineness, honesty, and I cherish: Kindness and humor I’ve learned: To always give your best I’ve learned: The greatest quality is goes a long way. forgiveness I’ve learned: Understanding is the effort. seeking to serve others. I’ve learned: Failure is not fatal. beginning of compassion. Success is not final. It’s the courage –Thich Nhat Hanh to continue that counts. MAJA JOHNSON COLIN MCGUIRE KATIE NICHOLS NICOLE SIEBRASSE Home: St. James , MN Home: St.Paul, MN Home: Rochester, MN Home: Aberdeen, SD School: Gustavus Job: Violinist School: Luther College School: South Dakota State University Meet the 2010 Career goal: Family practice physician Admired athlete: Marcelo Rios Career goal: Physician’s assistant Job: Teaching assistant Admired athlete: Roger Federer Favorite movie: High Five Admired athlete: J.R. Celski Career goal: High school social Favorite movie: The Lion King Best book: This is Water by David Foster Favorite movie: She’s the Man science teacher and tennis coach Tennis & Life Admired athlete: Derek Jeter Best book: The Art of Racing in the I cherish: A distinct personality Best book: Twilight by Stephenie Favorite movie: Freedom Writers Rain by Garth Stein I’ve learned: We judge ourselves by Meyer Best book: The Last Lecture by Randy Camps Staff I cherish: Kindness and generosity what we feel capable of doing, while I cherish: Honesty Pausch I’ve learned: Be the change you wish others judge us by what we have I’ve learned: Be yourself and carry I cherish: Honesty, integrity, strength, to see in the world. already done. laughter wherever you go. courage, and sincerity I’ve learned: The strength of one’s character is best measured when faced with adversity. DAVID LACHMAN DAN MCLAUGHLIN HALEY PRITTINEN PHIL TANIS Home: Rice Lake, WI Home: Matthews, NC Home: Virginia, MN Home: St. Peter, MN Job: Franchise development and Job: Professor, Wingate University School: U of Minn.–Duluth School: Carroll College, MT management Career goal: Helping teachers excel Career goal: Physician Career goal: Law enforcement Career goal: Business owner Admired athlete: Every kindergartner Admired athlete: My grandfather Bob Admired athlete: Roger Maris Admired athlete: Favorite movie: Monty Python’s Holy Favorite movie: A Beautiful Mind Favorite movie: A River Runs Through It Favorite movie: Strangers With Candy Grail Best book: The Omnivore’s Dilemma Best book: Pictures from a Trip by Tim Best book: Fried Green Tomatoes at Best book: The Brain that Changes by Michael Pollan Rumsey the Whistle Stop Café by Fannie Flagg Itself by Norman Doidge I cherish: A smile and a sense of I cherish: Friendship I cherish: Drive and charisma I cherish: A warm smile humor I’ve learned: Never underestimate the I’ve learned: You need a reason to be I’ve learned: Love and live in the I’ve learned: “Anything is possible if power of a good hug. sad. You don’t a reason to be happy. moment you’ve got enough nerve.” –JK Rowling

CHELSEA LOPRINZI ALI MEYER NATALIE PRITTINEN TOMMY VALENTINI BARB WILKINSON Home: Rochester, MN Home: Sartell, MN Home: Virginia, MN Home: St. Peter, MN Home: St. Peter, MN School: Iowa State University School: St. Olaf College School: St. Olaf College School: University of Minnesota Job: Tennis & Life Camps director Career goal: Physical therapist Career goal: Statistician Admired athlete: Job: Gustavus men’s tennis coach & Career goal: Participate in the lives of Admired athlete: Andre Agassi Admired athlete: James Blake Favorite movie: No Country for Old Men sport ethics instructor my children and grandchildren. Favorite movie: How to Lose a Guy Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting Best book: Freakonomics by Steven Career goal: Share and live the three Admired athlete: crowns and continue living the dream. in 10 Days Best book: Cuando Era Puertorriqueña Levitt & Stephen Dubner Favorite movie: Stuart Little Admired athlete: Best book: The Kite Runner by Khaled Best book: The LaCuna by Barbara by Esmeralda Santiago I cherish: Authenticity Favorite movie: The Karate Kid Hosseini I cherish: Openness to new experiences I’ve learned: To cherish every day Best book: New Seeds of Kingsolver I cherish: Sense of humor I’ve learned: Consider dismal Contemplation by Thomas Merton I cherish: Loyalty and compassion I’ve learned: Life isn’t about finding situations as mere moments that I cherish: Loyalty, kindness, forgiveness I’ve learned: We receive most by yourself, it’s about creating yourself. form the journey of life I’ve learned: Communicate God’s giving. love by the way I live and love others.

COURTNEY LYNNE RYAN MOORE LIZ RETZLAFF EMILY WALZ STEVE WILKINSON Home: Rochester, MN Home: St. Paul, MN Home: La Crosse, WI Home: Aitkin, MN Home: St. Peter, MN School: UW–Eau Claire Job: High school chemistry teacher School: UW–La Crosse School: University of Minnesota Job: Tennis & Life Camps director Career goal: Global public health and Career goal: Repair the United States’ Job: Logan Middle tennis coach Career goal: Social studies teacher Career goal: To be an instrument of epidemiology profession educational system Career goal: To teach and coach at a Admired athlete: My grandparents God’s peace Admired athlete: Andre Agassi Admired athlete: Jordan Romero university Favorite movie: The Newsies Admired athlete: Favorite movie: Patch Adams Favorite movie: Zombieland Admired athlete: Best book: A Long Walk to Freedom Favorite movie: Invictus Best book: A Long Way Gone by Best book: The Death and Life of the Favorite movie: Dumb and Dumber by Nelson Mandela Best book: Obama’s Challenge by Ishmael Beah Great American School System by Best book: Desperation by Stephen King I cherish: Genuineness Robert Kuttner I cherish: Kindness and originality Diane Ravitch I cherish: A kind heart, an honest I’ve learned: Don’t ask yourself what I cherish: Ability to forgive and I’ve learned: Where you invest your I cherish: Loyalty and enthusiasm for life smile, a hearty laugh, and a the world needs, but rather what remain cheerful love, you invest your life I’ve learned: Find a cause greater ridiculous sense of humor makes you come alive, because the I’ve learned: Focus on the things over than yourself. I’ve learned: Fake it ‘til you make it. world needs people who are alive.. which I have control, and let go of the rest.