Mary Purcell

University of Texas

Archery and Camp Photographer

1st year on staff

Hi! I’m Mary, a born and raised Texan who may not love Sweet Tea, but who does love Jesus, family, farm, and archery! Camp has always been an important part of my life, and I am so excited to be experiencing Camp Greystone for the first time!! Can’t wait to get to know all of the amazing campers and staff!!

Personal Interests: My family, teaching/coaching, walking, being outside, puttering, playing games, writing, encouraging others…just so many things!

When I have an hour of free time, I like to… Researching or catching up with friends or family

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I hitch-hiked across WY when I was a teen–DON’T follow my example!!

The emoji that describes me: Probably the wonky one!

The one thing that makes any day better: Sonshine people!

The camp food I can’t wait to eat is… Daily watermelon!!

Item that I MUST bring to Camp with me: My pictures.

My go-to pump up song: Too many to list!

The best book I’ve read this year: Inner Archer by Laval D Falks

My guilty pleasure: Walking along the beach, especially at sunset

My favorite cheesy joke: What’s the best way to catch a squirrel? Climb up a tree, and act like a nut!!

I wanted to work at Greystone because… So many combined elements: Christ, farm, archery…, along with my love of camps! When my girls asked me to come, combined with the endorsement of the rest of my family, I followed my dream!

The best thing about camp will be… I can’t wait to find out! It all looks so amazing!