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CSI Counselors have a very important role in helping run the Cate Summer Institute, a summer academic/leadership/outdoors program for current 6th and 7th-graders.

As a CSI Counselor, you will be introduced to leadership roles with specific training and responsibilities in the camp environment. Not only will you lead the residential program as a resident advisor, you’ll also have the opportunity to serve as a teaching assistant in the classroom.

As a result of this experience and training, you will be positioned with skills to have a thoughtful and positive impact in future education and leadership roles.

Meet the 2019 Counselors!

What month were you born? December

Where were you born? Los Angeles, California

Three words to describe yourself. Mature, easygoing, energetic

What is your favorite color? Purple

Favorite sports team? Los Angeles Rams

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Florence

Read anything good recently? There There Novel by Tommy Orange

If you could be an animal, what would it be? Squirrel

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Avenger Infinity War

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Buy so many sweaters

What are you watching on TV right now? The Flash

What’s your favorite food? Sushi

Favorite quote? “Take criticism, smash it into dust, add color & use it to paint breathtaking images of unicorns frolicking thru endless fields of greatness”

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Take a quick nap

Who did you last see in concert? Frank Wan

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? Food

Do you have any pets? No

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? Roses – Outkast

List one random fun fact about you. I can throw candy really, really high in the air and catch it in my mouth

Favorite dessert? Cereal for dinner


What month were you born? December

Where were you born? West Africa, Sierra Leone, Kenema

Three words to describe yourself: Nice, honest and respectful

What is your favorite color? Blue or Red or White

Favorite sports team? Arsenal FC

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Europe, England!

Read anything good lately? Mesut Ozil “Gunning for Greatness” Autobiography

If you could be an animal, what would it be? Lion

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Creed II

If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it? Help out people that need it the most.

What are you watching on TV right now? Hawaii Five-O

Favorite Quote? “Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.” J.F. Kennedy

What’s your favorite food? Cassava leaf and Rice or Foo Foo and soup

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Read or watch soccer news or video

Who did you last see in concert? Davido

What is the one thing you couldn’t live without? My soccer cleats or ball

Do you have any pets? No! I don’t

What’s on your iTunes playlist? African songs

List one random fact about you? I’m really nice, can get along with anyone no matter what and I love soccer.

Favorite dessert? Don’t eat dessert but am fine with anything if I have one.


What month were you born? December

Where were you born? Carpinteria, Cottage Hospital

Three words to describe yourself. Tall, strong, helpful

What is your favorite color? Blue

Favorite sports team? New England Patriots

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?Absarokee, Montana

Read anything good recently? The River Why

If you could be an animal, what would it be? Grizzly bear

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Alita, Battle Angel

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Travel to New Zealand and go fishing!

What are you watching on TV right now? Regular Show

What’s your favorite food? Chicken Burrito

Favorite quote? “I’m Third” -Ross Freeland

What is the first thing you do after work/school? On days when I can, I try to find a game of pickup basketball I can join in, when I can’t I go hangout with my friends.

Who did you last see in concert? Drake and Migos

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? My family

Do you have any pets? Yes, two dogs named Tater and Chester

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? A lot of Luke Combs

List one random fun fact about you. The only bone I have ever broken is my back

Favorite dessert? Ice Cream Sandwiches


What month were you born?   May

Where were you born?  Santa Monica, CA

Three words to describe yourself. Easygoing, historical, happy

What is your favorite color? Blue

Favorite sports team? New England Patriots

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Santa Barbara, CA

Read anything good recently? The Silmarillion

If you could be an animal, what would it be? Either a German Shepard or a dolphin.

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? They Shall Not Grow Old

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Save it!

What are you watching on TV right now? Grand Tour

What’s your favorite food? Curry

Favorite quote? “Reality continues to ruin my life” -Bill Watterson

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Check the news

Who did you last see in concert? Rise Against

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? Twitter

Do you have any pets? Yep, my dog Toby

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? Mostly rock

List one random fun fact about you. I took a gap year in Japan after high school.

Favorite dessert? Vanilla ice cream


What month were you born? June.

Where were you born? Los Angeles.

Three words to describe yourself. Ambitious, meticulous, and spunky.

What is your favorite color? Pastel blue.

Favorite sports team? The US Women’s gymnastics team.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Hawaii!

Read anything good recently? The Great Gatsby.

If you could be an animal, what would it be? A Cate dog.

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Black Panther!

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Buy a small farm with a lot of animals.

What are you watching on TV right now? Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

What’s your favorite food? Cheesecake!

Favorite quote? “Being part of something special doesn’t make you special, something is special because you are part of it.”

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Fill out my daily planner.

Who did you last see in concert? Kendrick, SZA, and Rihanna!

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? My mattress topper.

Do you have any pets? A chihuahua named Betty.

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? Absolutely everything is on my 64 Spotify playlists.

List one random fun fact about you.

America’s Next Top Model is my biggest guilty pleasure.

Favorite dessert? Cheesecake!


What month were you born? August

Where were you born? Thies, Senegal

Three words to describe yourself. Artistic, Sarcastic, Emphathetic

What is your favorite color? Coral

Favorite sports team? I don’t have one

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? California

Read anything good recently?Intimate Apparel the play

If you could be an animal, what would it be? Unicorn

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? What Men Want

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Pay for college for me and my siblings and help improve my neighborhood back in Senegal.

What are you watching on TV right now? Russian Doll

What’s your favorite food?Senegalese Food

Favorite quote?“Be classy, never trashy, and a little bit sassy”

What is the first thing you do after work/school?Listen to music or watch TV

Who did you last see in concert? I have not been to a concert before

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? My family

Do you have any pets? Nope.

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist?A lot of Billie Eilish

List one random fun fact about you. I speak Wolof, my native language from Senegal

Favorite dessert? Chocolate Cake


What month were you born? April

Where were you born? New York, New York.

Three words to describe yourself. Confident, curious, upbeat.

What is your favorite color? A nice ocean blue.

Favorite sports team? Chelsea FC.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would love to live in Paris someday.

Read anything good recently? I am reading A Dance to the Music of Time by Anthony Powell and liking it!

If you could be an animal, what would it be? My old cat Stanley, who had it made (may he rest in peace).

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. WOW

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? I would take my family on a fantastic vacation and give the rest to charities that support girls’ education.

What are you watching on TV right now? I am deep in Game of Thrones with my mom. If anyone drops any spoilers I will be VERY UPSET

What’s your favorite food? Maybe a really good yellow peach during the summer, but if you asked my friends they would say Grape Nuts.

Favorite quote? “Yeah, well, you know, that’s just like, your opinion, man.” -The Dude

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Open the fridge and eat yogurt while standing in front of the fridge.

Who did you last see in concert? The great Billy Joel at Dodger Stadium.

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? Family dinners.

Do you have any pets? Not since Stanley, but I would love more someday.

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? Changing all the time, but I will never say no to Abba.

List one random fun fact about you. I am a twin.

Favorite dessert? Nothing beats my great aunt Wendy’s chocolate chip cookies, which she insists we take in two large Ziploc bags to keep in our freezer.


What month were you born? June

Where were you born? Seoul, South Korea

Three words to describe yourself:  Just do it

What is your favorite color? Purple

Favorite sports team?    Sports?

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? I’ve always had this dream of living in a cottage in the middle of Minnesota with a giant St.Bernard

Read anything good lately? I’ve started reading a few Webtoons.

If you could be an animal, what would it be? A bear

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? A documentary called Love and Bananas.

If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it? I’d go on a food tour of the world.

What are you watching on TV right now? Brooklyn Nine-Nine

What’s your favorite food? Tea! It brings me zen and keeps me awake.

Favorite Quote? “Honey, where is my super suit!?!”

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Nap

Who did you last see in concert? RADWIMPS.

What is the one thing you couldn’t live without? My family

Do you have any pets? Sadly, no

What’s on your iTunes playlist? I’m going through a 2000’s Taylor Swift phase.

List one random fact about you? I collect postcards!

Favorite dessert? I love tarts. Something about it basically being miniature pie makes it all the better.


What month were you born? May

Where were you born? Taipei, Taiwan

Three words to describe yourself. Adventurous, thoughtful, curious

What is your favorite color? Sunset yellow

Favorite sports team? Bowdoin College Curling Team

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Under the sea

Read anything good recently? Crimes Against Nature

If you could be an animal, what would it be? A pangolin

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? RBG

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Donate half of it to a meaningful nonprofit now, and invest the other half so that I can donate even more later!

What are you watching on TV right now? Seinfeld

What’s your favorite food? Fresh and ripe mango

Favorite quote? “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” — Yogi Berra

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Plop onto my bed and breathe a little

Who did you last see in concert? Rainbow Kitten Surprise

What is one thing you couldn’t live without?  Sunshine (winters in the east take a toll on your soul, just a wee bit).

Do you have any pets? I have a French Bullpuppy

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? Jazzy bops

List one random fun fact about you. I can make a real mean pasta sauce — and I’ll make it for you upon request, but only if you can pronounce my middle name correctly (Shu-Qi).

Favorite dessert? Original black tea boba


What month were you born? October

Where were you born? Redwood City, California

Three words to describe yourself. Work in progress

What is your favorite color? Cyan

Favorite sports team? Vancouver Titans

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Copenhagen, Denmark

Read anything good recently? Metamorphosis by Frank Kafka

If you could be an animal, what would it be? Turtle

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Incredibles 2

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Use the money to start my own coffee shop

What are you watching on TV right now? Rewatching Avatar: The Last Airbender for the fifth time

What’s your favorite food? Poke bowls

Favorite quote “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” -Ferris Bueller

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Listen to calming music or dance

Who did you last see in concert? Jack White

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? Honestly, at this point, probably caffeine

Do you have any pets? 2 dogs, both Australian shepherds, about 2 years old

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? lofi hiphop radio – beats to relax/study to

List one random fun fact about you. I can type the alphabet in under 2.5 seconds

Favorite dessert? Cheesecake


What month were you born? November

Where were you born?  Carpinteria

Three words to describe yourself –  Funny, proactive, understanding

What is your favorite color? Blue

Favorite sports team? Chelsea Football Club

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?  Hawaii

Read anything good recently?  Game of Thrones first book

If you could be an animal, what would it be?  Tiger

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters?  Spiderman into the Spiderverse

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Invest it, and then buy a small house in Hawaii

What are you watching on TV right now? Conversations with a killer: Ted Bundy

What’s your favorite food? Orange chicken

Favorite quote?  “Life would be tragic if it weren’t so funny” – Stephen Hawking

What is the first thing you do after work/school?  Rest and Relax

Who did you last see in concert? Flux Pavillion

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? Family

Do you have any pets?  No

What’s on your iTunes playlist? Earthgang

List one random fun fact about you.  I used to compete in snowboarding

Favorite dessert? ­ Root beer float


What month were you born? July

Where were you born? Morristown, New Jersey (right out of the hospital elevator!)

Three words to describe yourself: Goofy, Cheerful, Friendly

What is your favorite color? Yellow

Favorite sports team? Umm… do the Cate Rams count?

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Santa Barbara, California (already living the dream…)

Read anything good lately? “I’ll Give You the Sun,” by Jandy Nelson

If you could be an animal, what would it be? A narwhal

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Star Wars: Crazy Rich Asians

If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it? Save it!

What are you watching on TV right now? Grey’s Anatomy

What’s your favorite food? Guacamole and chips

Favorite Quote? “Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.”

What is the first thing you do after work/school? I always hop onto my bed and take a quick power nap.

Who did you last see in concert? Harry Styles

What is the one thing you couldn’t live without? Cozy sweatshirts and sweatpants

Do you have any pets?  I have one rescue dog named Lucky.

What’s on your iTunes playlist? Lots of Taylor Swift!

List one random fact about you? I once spotted Ellen DeGeneres at a restaurant, so I fell over and started crying on the floor. Portia de Rossi came over to comfort me until I could calm myself down enough to take a picture with Ellen.

Favorite dessert? McConnell’s banana salted caramel ice cream


What month were you born? February

Where were you born? Santa Ana, California

Three words to describe yourself:  Helpful, Humorous, Hardworking

What is your favorite color? Red

Favorite sports team? Cleveland Cavaliers

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? I’d live in Carpinteria. The weather is always nice and I think it’s one of the safest places in the world.

Read anything good lately? Haven’t read anything recently but the Escape from Furnace series is still my favorite book series today.

If you could be an animal, what would it be? I’d be a roadrunner, I grew up watching Looney Tunes and I think it’s one of the coolest birds out there.

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Ralph Breaks the Internet

If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it? I would give two hundred thousand to my parents, spend two hundred thousand for my siblings and I, save one hundred thousand dollars in the bank, and give the rest to charity.

What are you watching on TV right now? Right now I’m into shows like criminal minds that deal with investigations, but also love Marvel series like The Flash. Sometimes I watch WWE too, I know it’s fake wrestling, but I find it entertaining.

What’s your favorite food?Definitely tamales or some good street tacos.

Favorite Quote? “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.”-Albert Einstein

What is the first thing you do after work/school? I lie down on my bed and listen to music.

Who did you last see in concert? I haven’t been to a concert yet, but I hope I get to see Post Malone sometime soon.

Do you have any pets? Two birds, parakeets.

What’s on your iTunes playlist?I listen to pretty much everything ranging from metal to rock to rap. Maroon 5, R3HAB, The Weekend, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Kodack Black, and recently K-pop too.

List one random fact about you? When I have free time, I like looking up lyrics to songs on YouTube and singing along first with the lyrics and then lip-synching, especially when the songs are fast paced.

Favorite dessert? Pumpkin Pie


What month were you born? May

Where were you born? Urbana, Illinois

Three words to describe yourself. Relentless, Honest, Patient

What is your favorite color? Red; More specifically, burgundy

Favorite sports team? Chicago Bulls

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Amsterdam

Read anything good recently? Black Power, The politics of Liberation by Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael)

If you could be an animal, what would it be? A cleaner fish, or a mantis shrimp   

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? The Hate U Give

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Start my own coffeehouse/tea house

What are you watching on TV right now?  The Incredibles 2

What’s your favorite food? Eel

Favorite quote? “Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it.” – Salvador Dali

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Talk with friends; helps clear my head

Who did you last see in concert?I’ve actually never been to a concert. I’d love to see The Robert Glasper Experiment or Anderson .Paak  in concert though.

What is one thing you couldn’t live without?Music. What I play reflects how I feel or how I want to feel.

Do you have any pets? Peso, my family’s pit bull, Milo, our chihuahua, and Kingston, our Yorkie.

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? Dance à la Plage, MF Doom, FKJ, Masego, Robert Johnson, Black Star, Capital STEEZ, The Internet, Yussef Lateef

List one random fun fact about you. My birthday is Star Wars Day (May 4th).

Favorite dessert? Peanut Butter and Fudge


What month were you born? November

Where were you born? San Carlos, CA

Three words to describe yourself – Charming, knowledgeable

What is your favorite color? Blue

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?  Really beautiful Italian town that hasn’t been affected by tourism but will be in 20 years time

Read anything good recently? Presidents of War by Michael Beschloss

If you could be an animal, what would it be? Capybara

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Aquaman

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Invest it in stocks and bonds

What are you watching on TV right now? Family Guy

What’s your favorite food? Pasta with a nice meat sauce

Favorite quote? “Life’s a dirty game—you gotta play dirty to win.”

What is the first thing you do after work/school? I like to unwind with a good chit-chat with my friends or family

Who did you last see in concert? Bruno Mars

Do you have any pets? No but I used to have a goldfish. RIP Goldy

What’s on your iTunes playlist? I particularly like Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, and Night Ranger.

List one random fun fact about you.  I really want to see all 50 states.

Favorite dessert? Molten lava cake


What month were you born? March

Where were you born? Santa Barbara, California

Three words to describe yourself. Empathetic, Stubborn, Ambitious

What is your favorite color? Grey

Favorite sports team? Cate JV Girls’ Basketball

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? London

Read anything good recently? Yes, James Patterson’s The Black Book

If you could be an animal, what would it be? My cat, because her every whim is catered to!

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? The Favourite

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? 1/4 for short term use, 1/3 donated, 5/12 invested

What are you watching on TV right now? Re-watching Community

What’s your favorite food? Brussels sprouts with potatoes. And a fried egg. And bacon

Favorite quote? “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” –Buddha

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Sleep

Who did you last see in concert? Michael Franti & Spearhead

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? Comedies

Do you have any pets? A finicky black cat named Charlie

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? Adam Jensen and Bishop Briggs

List one random fun fact about you. I can pick locks

Favorite dessert? Ben and Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream


What month were you born? April

Where were you born? Santa Barbara, California

Three words to describe yourself. Adventurous, creative, outdoorsy

What is your favorite color? baby blue

Favorite sports team? Bowdoin College Curling Team

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? In a hut on the beach somewhere.

Read anything good recently? Parable of the Sower

If you could be an animal, what would it be? elephant seal

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? The Emoji Movie

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Open a ceramics studio

What are you watching on TV right now? Gravity Falls

What’s your favorite food? mozzarella

Favorite quote? “You won’t…oh”

What is the first thing you do after work/school? shred the gnar and then hit the hay

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? John Swain

Do you have any pets? Daisy the dog

What’s on your Spotify playlist? 70s Smash Hits

List one random fun fact about you. I once made a dough baby and left it on my belly the entire day while hiking in order to keep it at temperature so it could rise. Best calzones ever.

Favorite dessert? dessert calzones (a Nathan original)


What month were you born? April

Where were you born? Philadelphia, PA

Three words to describe yourself. Diligent, Calm, Kind

What is your favorite color? Blue

Favorite sports team? Philadelphia 76ers

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Los Angeles, Manhattan, or Tokyo

Read anything good recently? Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari

If you could be an animal, what would it be? Pygmy Marmoset

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Black Panther

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Look into how best to invest it and tell nobody else

What are you watching on TV right now? Atlanta, Designated Survivor, Scandal, How To Get Away With Murder, The Flash

What’s your favorite food? Macaroni and Cheese

Favorite quote? “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right”

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Either read a book, play video games, or eat and watch TV

Who did you last see in concert? Snoop Dogg

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? Water

Do you have any pets? Nope

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? Logic, Eminem, Kanye, Madison McFerrin, Frank Ocean, Drake, Action Bronson, SZA, J Cole, ‘Tyler, The Creator’, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar,

List one random fun fact about you. I taught myself how to play chess when I was 5 years old and in 5 years I was playing on the national level.

Favorite dessert? Apple pie



What month were you born? January

Where were you born? Santa Barbara, CA

Three words to describe yourself. Curious, Focused and Caring

What is your favorite color? Green

Favorite sports team? Any of the Cate sports teams (I’m don’t really follow sports).

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? New York City or Santorini, Greece.

Read anything good recently? I just finished Michelle Obama’s Becoming and I am in the middle of 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene.

If you could be an animal, what would it be?An otter or a polar bear.

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? I would give ½ to charity, put ¼ in savings, and use the other ¼ to give to random people I see doing good deeds.

What are you watching on TV right now? I have recently watched Criminal Minds, The Great British Baking Show, The Office, Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, New Girl, and Community.

What’s your favorite food? Carrots, frozen grapes, and cinnamon rolls.

Favorite quote? “We must believe in free will; we have no choice” –Isaac Singer

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Play with my cats, do homework, and watch the news.

Who did you last see in concert? I’ve only gone to one concert, and it was Taylor Swift on her Red tour.

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? My bullet journal (it’s an organizational tool, not a hit list).

Do you have any pets? Yes, two cats!

What’s on your iTunes/Spotify playlist? I like to listen to classical music when I study, and I mainly listen to old musical soundtracks.

List one random fun fact about you. I love baking Harry Potter-themed baked goods.

Favorite dessert? Cookie dough


What month were you born? August

Where were you born? Santa Barbara, CA

Three words to describe yourself – A cool dude

What is your favorite color? Blue

Favorite sports team? Chicago Cubs

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Everywhere

Read anything good recently? Yes! “Viper Pilot” by Dan Hampton

If you could be an animal, what would it be? Falcon… or a monkey

What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Aquaman

If you won a million dollars what would you do with it? Donate half, buy an airplane

What are you watching on TV right now? The Office

What’s your favorite food? Lemonade

Favorite quote? “Get your own quote” – Flora Hamilton

What is the first thing you do after work/school? Play games with friends

Who did you last see in concert? Rainbow Kitten Surprise

What is one thing you couldn’t live without? Lemonade

Do you have any pets? Yes! Two Australian Shepherds

What’s on your iTunes playlist? Music… mostly

List one random fun fact about you. I’m a Pilot

Favorite dessert? ­Nathan Martin’s Chocolate Soufflé


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