Team G.O.A.T. (Girls on a Team) is officially breaking up…It’s iconic really, like when it happened to One Direction, The Beetles, and Destiny’s Child. And it’s not because we want to, it’s just because Month 11 in the Dominican Republic has no teams, and we are all together as a squad of 43. So here is our team’s senior yearbook and yes, we all managed to graduate.
#WorldRace #ClassOf2018
Alexis Sills
Confession: I climbed into an animal exhibit at a Serbian zoo.
Catch Phrase: “I appreciate your feelings.”
Superlatives: Most Likely To Finish Your Leftovers/ Best Raver
Quote:“Looking like Jesus is never bad theology.” -Bob Goff
Advice for Future Racers: Do something that scares you everyday- it can be big or small. Talking to someone or bungee jumping. Saying yes to God’s post race plans or praying out loud. Whatever it is, you’ll be surprised at who you are by the end of this thing.
Extracurriculars: International Treasurers Club, Dreadlock Committee, Bungee Club, Ukulele Society, Nike Training Club, Coffee Roasters, K-Pop Enthusiast, Ice Cream Snobbs, Introvert Incorporated
Brittany Smith “Brit”
Confession:I once found a dead bug in my ear while itching it. I don’t know how long it was there…or how long it had been since showering.
Catch Phrase: “How do you win?”
Superlatives: Most Likely To Find The Nearest Starbucks/ Best Phonetic Foreign Language Speaker
Quote: “Arguments won’t change people. Simply giving away kindness won’t either. Only Jesus has the power to change people and it will be harder for them to see Jesus if their view of Him is blocked by our big opinions. I don’t want to get to Heaven and have Jesus tell me that my big opinions blocked someones view of Him.” Bob Goff
Advice for Future Racers: Press in early. This community. This experience. It will never happen again. Don’t Waste A Day.
Extracurriculars: Class President, Dreadlock Committee, Bungee Club, Nike Training Club, Chubby Baby Lovers Club, Coffee Roasters, Podcast Promoters, Introvert Incorporated
Caitlin Newton
Confession: I may or may not have drove in Thailand without an international license or insurance.
Catch Phrase: “Goodness me!”
Superlatives: Most Likely To Wander Off/ Best Sound Effects
Quote: “Not all those who wander are lost” J.R.R Tolkien
Advice for Future Racers: Love hard, Hold loosely. Also, don’t freak out about packing. All you really need is your passport.
Extracurriculars: Dog Lovers Anonymous, Book Club, Teatime Club, National Bikers Association, Colony House Fan Club, Culinary Council, Introvert Incorporated
Heather Russell “The Good Lady”
Confession: I accidentally was served wine in a toddlers classroom… they told me it was juice. I don’t even drink.
Catch Phrase: “Is it spicy?”
Superlatives: Most Likely To Try Everything Once/ Best Napper
Quote: We don’t know what the future holds-but I can promise this: the One who holds you is guiding all your circumstances. And for that assurance we can all be thankful” – Dr. Rob Reimer
Advice for Future Racers: Trust God in the uncertainty and do things you never thought you would. Bring the smallest pack you can.
Extracurriculars: Bungee Club, Nutella Appreciation Association (NAA), Dog Voice Specialist, Purple Pep-squad, Evangelism Enthusiast, Cultural Fashion Fanatics, Children Whisperers, Introvert Incorporated
Jenn Nibbe “Ms.Olay lay lay”
Confession: I prefer to eat tarantulas over bananas.
Catch Phrase:*Toots* “Sorry…”
Superlatives: Most Likely To Have A Pet Plant In Her Pack/ Best Puns
Quote: “Do ordinary things with extraordinary love.” – Mother Teresa
Advice for Future Racers: Stop telling yourself that you can’t do something, just try anyway and see how God uses it. Also, if your sleeping pad pops and you lose your pillow, you can adjust, no worries.
Extracurriculars: Dreadlock Committee, Bungee Club, Ukulele Society, Coffee Roasters, Podcast Promoters, Sewing Club, Children Whisperers, Horticultural Smugglers, Introvert Incorporated
Patricia Ladd
Confession: I did not shave my legs for over a month.
Catch Phrase: “ Oh, I don’t know”
Superlatives: Most Likely To Help You Out /Best Nonchalant One Liners
Quote: “Life is like a box of chocolate: you never know what you’re going to get.” -Winston Groom
Advice for Future Racers: Jump in the river; all the way- you won’t regret it
Extracurriculars: Prom Queen, Coffee Roasters, Culinary Council, Party Planner Committee, Beauty For Ashes Association, Ice Cream Snobbs,Introvert Incorporated
Talya Taylor “T”
Confession: For me the buddy system sometimes included my imaginary friend.
Catch Phrase: “Can you kill that bug for me?”
Superlatives: Most Likely To Be Mistaken As A Local/ Best Accessorized
Quote: “Jesus wants your obedience over your sacrifice. In other words, He wants you, not what you have to offer.” -Tim Keller
Advice for Future Racers: Pack those nike shorts and forget the tent.
Extracurriculars: Homecoming Queen, Dreadlock Committee, Coffee Roasters, Track Team Captain, Exterminator Fan Club, Introverts Incorporated
