NATALIE WIJESINGHEHome: Apple Valley, MinnesotaSchool: UW-Eau ClaireField of Study: NursingFavorite Movie: Harry Potter seriesAdmired Athlete: Novak Djokovic Favorite Musician: BeyoncéI cherish most in others: AuthenticityI’ve learned: “Be you, it’s the best way to be happy!”

TOM WILLIAMSHome: Burnsville, Minnesota

School: UW-Eau ClaireCareer Aspiration: High School Math Teacher

and Tennis Coach Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight Trilogy

Admired Athlete: Michael JordanFavorite Musician: NeedtobreatheI cherish most in others: Honesty

I’ve learned: “Nothing is impossible. Don’t EVER give up.”

JERRY XIONGHome: Columbia Heights, MinnesotaSchool: University of Minnesota Twin CitiesCareer Goal: Information Technology Favorite Book: The Last Apprentice by Joseph DelaneyAdmired Athlete: Roger FedererFavorite Musician: Bruno MarsI cherish most in others: Kindness and characterI’ve learned: “Being honest to yourself.”

KATIE SCHMOKERHome: Eden Prairie, MinnesotaSchool: Southern Methodist UniversityFields of Study: Accounting, Mathematics, SpanishFavorite Movie: Jurassic ParkAdmired Athlete: Roger FedererFavorite Musician: Luke Bryan I cherish most in others: HonestyI’ve learned: “To make the most of the day that God has given me!”

ELLA SEEHAFERHome: Waseca, Minnesota

School: Hamline UniversityCareer Aspiration: Ecologist

Favorite Movie: The Princess BrideAdmired Athlete: Sloane Stephens

Favorite Musician: Bon IverI cherish most in others: Humor

I’ve learned: “It’s okay to fail.”

SAVANNAH SEITERHome: Otsego, MinnesotaSchool: Gustavus Adolphus CollegeCareer Aspiration: Physician (Rural Medicine)Favorite Book: Wherever I Wind Up by R.A. Dickey Admired Athlete: Nick PuntoFavorite Musician: Miranda Lambert I cherish most in others: Honesty, authenticity, and loyaltyI’ve learned: “Be yourself and do what makes you happy.”

ALLY THORSENHome: Eden Prairie, Minnesota

School: Gustavus Adolphus CollegeFields of Study: Exercise Physiology and Coaching

Favorite Movie: Finding DoryAdmired Athlete: Calleigh Carlson

Favorite Musician: John Mayer I cherish most in others: Compassion, honesty, and dedication

I’ve learned: “Work hard and believe in yourself.”

KIERAN TOWNSENDHome: Mankato, MinnesotaSchool: Gustavus Adolphus CollegeField of Study: BiologyFavorite Musician: Fleetwood MacAdmired Athlete: Rafael NadalBest Book: The Book Thief by Markus ZusakI cherish most in others: KindnessI’ve learned: “Winning doesn’t define you as a person.”

KARRIE VILLAREALHome: Owatonna, Minnesota

School: Gustavus Adolphus CollegeFields of Study: Latin American Studies and Spanish

Favorite Movie: Clash of the TitansAdmired Athlete: Stephen Curry

Favorite Musicians: CNCO, Christian Nodal, Lady GaGa, & Sia I cherish most in others: The ability to genuinely smile

I’ve learned: “Experiences cause growth.”

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NEAL HAGBERGDirector

Home: Minneapolis, MinnesotaCareer Goal: To write, teach, sing, and facilitate dialogue

Favorite Movie: Babette’s FeastAdmired Athlete: Roger Federer

Favorite Book: Let Love Serve by Steve WilkinsonI cherish most in others: Kindness and humor

I’ve learned: “Understanding is the beginning of compassion.”

DAVID LACHMANAssistant Director of OperationsHome: Chaska, MinnesotaCareer Aspiration: Operations ManagementFavorite Movie: Office SpaceAdmired Athlete: Hsieh Su-weiFavorite Musician: CHVRCHESI cherish most in others: GenuinenessI’ve learned: “Everyone has something to bring to the table.”

TOMMY VALENTINIAssistant Director of Tennis

Home: Saint Peter, MinnesotaCareer Goal: Live and share the Three Crowns at Gustavus

Men’s Tennis Coach and Sport Ethics ProfessorFavorite Movie: The Karate KidAdmired Athlete: Eric Butorac

Favorite Book: Let Love Serve by Steve WilkinsonI cherish most in others: Trust, honesty, loyalty,

humor, and loveI’ve learned: “Communicate God’s love by the way you

live and love others.”

KEVIN LUNGAYRecruitment and Outreach SpecialistHome: Chaska, MinnesotaCareer Aspiration: Nonprofit managementFavorite Movie: Black PantherAdmired Athlete: Manny PacquiaoFavorite Musician: AJ RafaelI cherish most in others: Vulnerability and accountabilityI’ve learned: “Don’t let the past dictate your future.”

STEVE and BARB WILKINSONFounders of Tennis & Life Camps TENNIS &

LIFE CAMPS

ANDIE HEILHome: Woodbury, MinnesotaCareer Goal: Elementary EducationFavorite Movie: Fried Green TomatoesAdmired Athlete: Gerry BertierFavorite Actress: Melissa McCarthyI cherish most in others: Honesty, loyalty, and open-mindednessI’ve learned: “What you put in is what you get out.”

DANNY HOGANHome: Edina, Minnesota

Career Aspiration: PhysicianFavorite Movie: Good Will Hunting

Admired Athlete: Adam ThielenFavorite Musician: Jason Isbell

I cherish most in others: Sincerity and compassionI’ve learned: “Happiness never decreases

from being shared.”

ZACH JANSSENHome: Green Bay, WisconsinSchool: UW-Eau ClaireField of Study: Pre LawFavorite Movie: The Great GatsbyAdmired Athlete: The Greek Freak (Giannis Antetokounmpo)Favorite Musician: The WeekndI cherish most in others: Their characterI’ve learned: “Always try 100%.”

IAN KLEINHome: Bloomington, Minnesota

School: Drake UniversityFields of Study: Political Science and Economics

Favorite Book: Harry Potter seriesAdmired Athlete: Roger Federer

Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks I cherish most in others: A positive attitude!

I’ve learned: “Do whatever you can to serve others.”

GRANT MAUTHEHome: Neenah, WisconsinSchool: UW-Eau ClaireField of Study: PhysicsFavorite Movie: The Dark KnightAdmired Athlete: Caroline WozniackiFavorite Musician: Dave MatthewsI cherish most in others: When people are determined to set a goal, however big or small, and actually accomplish itI’ve learned: “Smile more and worry less.”

MICHAEL MAUTHEHome: Neenah, Wisconsin

Career Aspiration: Environmental BiologyFavorite Movie: The Princess BrideAdmired Athlete: Roger Federer

Favorite Musician: Donald GloverI cherish most in others: Honesty

I’ve learned: “Just keep acting like you know what you’re doing.”

COLIN MCGUIREHome: Minneapolis, MinnesotaCareer Aspiration: To improve every dayFavorite Movie: Manchester by the SeaAdmired Athlete: Dirk NowitzkiFavorite Musician: Janine JansenI cherish most in others: SincerityI’ve learned: “Doing the right thing is harder than we think, but more rewarding than we can imagine.”

ASTEWAY ADAMSHome: Port Charlotte, FloridaSchool: Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityCareer Aspiration: PhysiotherapistFavorite Movie: Cool RunningsAdmired athlete: Gael MonfilsFavorite Book: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasI cherish most in others: Their attitude towards lifeI’ve learned: “Positivity gets you far.”

EHSAN ALI ASGHARHome: Islamabad, Pakistan

School: Gustavus Adolphus CollegeField of Study: Financial EconomicsFavorite Movie: Good Will Hunting

Admired Athlete: Virat KholiFavorite Musician: Adele

I cherish most in others: Trust and honestyI’ve learned: “If you’re nice to others, they’ll be nice to you.”

KATIE ANEYHome: Rochester, MinnesotaCareer Aspiration: Biomedical Researcher Favorite Book: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieAdmired Athlete: Venus WilliamsFavorite Musician: Lin-Manuel MirandaI cherish most in others: Open-mindedness and the ability to see the best in peopleI’ve learned: “How you do anything is how you do everything.”

ALLY BAKERHome: Rosemount, Minnesota

School: Gustavus Adolphus CollegeCareer Aspiration: President of the United States

Favorite Book: Ishmael by Daniel QuinnAdmired Athlete: Madison Keys

Favorite Comedian: Trevor NoahI cherish most in others: A kind, compassionate heart

I’ve learned: “The greatest gift is potent curiosity.”

AVERY BATHERHome: Golden Valley, MinnesotaSchool: University of Minnesota School of Public HealthCareer Aspiration: Title IX and Sexual Violence PreventionFavorite Book: Orange is the New Black by Piper KermanAdmired Athlete: Rafael NadalFavorite Actor: Johnny DeppI cherish most in others: Empathy, leadership, and the drive to continue learning I’ve learned: “Your voice is powerful—let it be heard.”

CAROLINA BATHERHome: Golden Valley, Minnesota

School: Gustavus Adolphus College Fields of Study: Political Science, Communication Studies, & Music

Favorite Movie: The AvengersAdmired Athlete: Avery Bather

Favorite Comedian: John MulaneyI cherish most in others: The perspective they

obtain & sense of humorI’ve learned: “Sometimes all people need is someone to listen.”

AARON BROCKHome: Minneapolis, MinnesotaCareer Aspiration: EducationFavorite Movie: The Emperor’s New GrooveAdmired Athlete: Larry FitzgeraldFavorite Actor: Michael FassbenderI cherish most in others: The ability to laugh at yourselfI’ve learned: “Success is earned, not given or deserved.”

IAN PALLINHome: Chanhassen, Minnesota

School: Syracuse UniversityField of Study: Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Favorite Movie: The SandlotAdmired Athlete: Rafael Nadal

Favorite Musician: KhalidI cherish most in others: Humor and love

I’ve learned: “Don’t take life too seriously, it’s ok to have fun.”

BRITTA PRESSLERHome: Eau Claire, WisconsinSchool: Luther CollegeCareer Aspiration: NursingFavorite Book: Wonder by R.J. PalacioAdmired Athlete: Roger FedererFavorite Actress: Emma WatsonI cherish most in others: Kindness, sincerity, and humorI’ve learned: “Life is a journey so enjoy the ride.”

GRETA PROKOSCHHome: Mendota Heights, Minnesota

School: St. Olaf CollegeCareer Aspiration: Pediatrics

Favorite Movie: The Lion King Admired Athlete: Jessie Diggins

Favorite Musician: Ben RectorI cherish most in others: Humor and humility

I’ve learned: “You’re never too busy to have some fun.”

TESSA RAHRICKHome: Owatonna, MinnesotaSchool: College of Saint BenedictField of Study: BiologyFavorite Movie: The Shawshank RedemptionAdmired Athlete: Roger FedererFavorite Actress: Emma WatsonI cherish most in others: Kindness and compassionI’ve learned: “Be true to yourself.”

BEN RENKHome: Winona, Minnesota

School: Iowa State UniversityField of Study: Aerospace Engineering

Favorite Movie: Cast AwayAdmired Athlete: Lebron James

Favorite Actor: Tom HanksI cherish most in others: Honesty

I’ve learned: “Don’t let what you can’t control get you down.”

LIZ RETZLAFFHome: Green Bay, WisconsinCareer: High School PE TeacherFavorite Movie: Dumb and DumberAdmired Athlete: Kerri StrugFavorite Actor: Ryan Reynolds I cherish most in others: Kindness and gut-bustingsense of humorI’ve learned: “Fake it ‘til you make it!”

MIKINZEE SALOHome: Brainerd, Minnesota

Career Goal: Be a positive role model and help others live up to their potential

Favorite Movie: MiracleAdmired Athlete: Roger Federer

Favorite Musician: Thomas RhettI cherish most in others: Kindness and humor

I’ve learned: “Live in and enjoy the present moment.”

MASON BULTJEHome: Mankato, Minnesota

School: Gustavus Adolphus CollegeCareer Aspiration: Somewhere I can have a positive influence

and be a voice for people who don’t have as much privilegeFavorite Movie: Get Out

Admired Athlete: Marshawn LynchFavorite Musician: Bon Iver

I cherish most in others: Being approachableI’ve learned: “Live in the moment.”

ADAM BURKHome: Forest Lake, MinnesotaSchool: UW-Eau ClaireField of Study: Business FinanceFavorite Movie: InterstellarAdmired Athlete: Roger FedererFavorite Artist: Post Malone I cherish most in others: Someone who is caring and trustworthyI’ve learned: “Live in the moment and enjoy everything about life.”

LILLY BUSHONGHome: Crawfordsville, Indiana

School: Franklin CollegeField of Study: Elementary Education

Favorite Movie: Jurassic ParkAdmired Athlete: Kerri Walsh Jennings

Favorite Musician: Young the GiantI cherish most in others: Laughter

I’ve learned: “It’s not about the destination, but the journey.”

CALLEIGH CARLSONHome: Tonka Bay, MinnesotaCareer Aspiration: Serve othersFavorite Movie: ElfAdmired Athlete: Ally Thorsen and Katie AneyFavorite Musician: Nicki MinajI cherish most in others: Kindness, humor, and work ethicI’ve learned: “Leave it better than when you found it.”

YASSINE DERBANIHome: Casablanca, Morocco

School: Gustavus Adolphus CollegeFields of Study: Accounting and Mathematics

Favorite Book: Red Notice by Bill Browder Admired Athlete: Novak Djokovic

Favorite Actor: Mark WahlbergI cherish most in others: Loyalty

I’ve learned: “If you don’t believe in yourself, nobody will.”

EVAN FRIDINGERHome: Woodbury, MinnesotaSchool: UW-Eau ClaireField of Study: Business AnalyticsFavorite Movie: Get OutAdmired Athlete: Lebron JamesFavorite Musician: Drake I cherish most in others: Genuine kindness, humor, and a positive attitudeI’ve learned: “Always look to find ways to help others.”

JULIA GESKEHome: Rochester, Minnesota

School: Minnesota State University MoorheadFields of Study: Exercise Science and Coaching

Favorite Movies: Daddy’s Home & The ProposalAdmired Athlete: Roger Federer

Favorite Musician: AJRI cherish most in others: Honesty and strong work ethic

I’ve learned: “The sky’s the limit!”