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Father/Son Weekend staff
Those who did not serve on traditional summer staff during the 2019 summer Alex Nunner Ally Hibbitts Andrew Josupait Austin Birch Bailey Mills Brian Dugan Brooks Mischel Chuck Niemeyer Colin Bryan Crocker Barker Denzell Garrett Dougie Burns Duncan Jones Eric Osterhus Gabby Williams Harry Titus Henry Chandler Joe Walters Joey Brown John Niemeyer Kat Izard Logan Garrison Lucy Pharr Madi Carter Maggie Hilderbran MaryGrace Larsen Matt Zahm Matty McHugh Mike Nuckles Mitch Budihas Natasha Johnson Oz Miller Ryan Stanitski Sam Walters Scott Hilderbran Tania Battista Thomas Williams Tom Feingold Will Prince William Boor
Matthew Kornegay
In August, at the final staff campfire, Matthew Kornegay was awarded the camp’s prestigious Green & Gold Award. This award is given annually to the staff member who best exemplifies the Falling Creek Code – Positive Attitude, Warrior Spirit, Servant’s Heart, Moral Compass – and who is known for carrying the Falling Creek spirit of unselfishness in his heart. Matthew, who hails from Dahlonega, Georgia, is in his 7th summer on FCC staff, and is serving as the leader of the backpacking program. His current endeavors include backcountry guiding, tutoring, childcare, outdoor education, and storytelling. Upon discussion of his nomination, it was said that “he has the most giving spirit of anyone you could meet.” A father at Father/Son Weekend participated in an activity with Matthew and commented that, “He showed me what patience looked like with my son!” Matthew is very “present” in any conversation he is engaged in with you. He shares from the heart, is quick to smile, eager to lend a hand, and genuine with his words and his actions. We salute Matthew as an exceptional role model and leader at Falling Creek Camp.
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