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Kellie Purdy

Sewanee

Dog Camp

15th year on staff

This is my 15th summer at summer at Greystone and I can’t wait to spend time with old friends, new friends and this year’s puppies! I majored in psychology at Sewanee and then got my Master’s in Education.

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“See what great is the love the Father has lavished upon us that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1

Personal Interests: Hiking, music, baseball

When I have an hour of free time, I like to… Paddle boarding or pickle ball

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I played college basketball

The emoji that describes me: Paw print

The one thing that makes any day better: Chocolate chip cookies

Best camp tradition? Main Camp Closing Vespers

Favorite Evening Program? Sunday concerts

The camp food I can’t wait to eat is… Bread

Item that I MUST bring to Camp with me: Water bottle

My go-to pump up song: Classic

The best book I’ve read this year: Firefly Lane

My guilty pleasure: Coffee

The most famous person I’ve met is… Dansby Swanson

My favorite cheesy joke: What does a buffalo say when his son goes off to college? Bye son!

I wanted to work at Greystone because… Closest thing to heaven on Earth

The best thing about camp will be… The people