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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.
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