Meet Our 2025 Site Coordinators

Feb 13, 2025 | Carol Joy Holling Camp

Meet Bre McMurtry!

Site: Trailhead | Years at Camp: 1

Bre is a sophomore at Bellevue University. She is double-majoring in Sports Management and Criminal Justice. Her favorite thing about camp is S’morgasbord and worship. When she’s not at camp she’s likely on the softball field, hanging out with friends & family, or reading a good book.

Meet Rashawn Riney!

Site: Trailhead | Years at Camp: 3

Rashawn will be graduating from Creighton University this year. He is studying Graphic Design/Filmmaking. His favorite thing about camp is participating in co-op games. When he’s not at camp he enjoys going for walks, reading the Bible, drawing, and listening to music.

 

Meet Ellie Gartner!

Site: The Grove | Years at Camp: 1

Ellie is a freshman at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. She is double-majoring in Criminology and Wildlife & Fisheries. She has one year on staff under her belt, and has eight years as a camper. Her favorite activity at camp is a mud hike. In her free time, if she’s not outside, she is playing the tuba in The Pride of All Nebraska or hanging out with her dog.

 

Meet Hannah-Marie Donnell!

Site: The Springs | Years at Camp: 3

Hannah-Marie is attending Iowa Western where she is studying Sociology. She has spent the last three summers as part of our staff. Her favorite thing
about camp is First Word. When she’s not at camp she enjoys hiking, running, and traveling.

Meet Farrel Aflagah

Site: Ranch Camp | Years at Camp: 1

Farrel is currently attending the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He is studying Computer Science and this will be his 2nd year on our summer staff. One of his favorite things to do at camp is sing PIZZA-MAN at S’morgasbord. When he’s not at camp, he enjoys traveling.

Meet Eli Neitzel!

Site: Leadership Camp | Years at Camp: 12

Eli currently teaches Business/Computers at Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools. He’s been on our summer staff for twelve years! His favorite things to do at camp are S’morgasbord or the Water Slide. When he’s not at camp, he is most likely coaching wrestling, snuggling with his cat, or spending time with his family.

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