Name: Trey Solomon About me:I love acting and learning! When I'm not doing either, I'm with my dogs, playing video games, or being with my little brother. I'm excited for: I'm so excited for the trip! This is the first time I'm leaving the country, so it's a big deal for me.
Name: Lilly Jordan About me: I love to play lacrosse; I play for my school and a travel league. I also love to snowboard, watch Looney Tunes, and learn French with my family. I'm excited for: I'm so excited for the trip to Mexico. This will be my first time leaving the United States and I'm excited to spend it with my friends.
Name: Zoe Frank About me: I love sushi, play field hockey and soccer, and have ridden an elephant on Christmas Day. I'm excited for: I'm so excited to use my Spanish speaking skills in a real life setting.
Name: Erich Hazelton About me: I am a eight grader and love to play soccer. I am on the Steward soccer team. I'm excited for: I am excited for the experience with the host family.
Name: Aidan Tyndall About me: Hi! I live in Richmond Virginia and I enjoy reading, woodworking, and cross country running. I'm excited for: I look forward to spending the trip with my friends, immersing myself in the language, and helping others!
Name: Jason Cantor About me: I have a dog named Pumpkin and I like to run. I'm excited for: I can't wait to travel and see Mexico during the Day of the Dead.
Name: Alex Meaker About me: I like to play soccer and read books. I am in 8th grade. I really enjoy science and Spanish. I'm excited for: I am excited to experience a new culture and to help other people.
Name: Colin Hudson About me:I love theater, the color yellow, and my family. I enjoy a good book and cuddling my dog, Ebirt. I'm excited for: I am so exited to see Day of the Dead in person, and to have a hands on Spanish learning experience.
Name: Profe Gillard About me:I teach Spanish and coach soccer at the Steward School. I love to travel, make art, run trails, and eat pizza! I'm excited for: I can’t wait to share a beautiful part of Mexico with my students and finally experience a Mexican Day of the Dead in person!
Name: Señor Inge About me: I love teaching history, playing and coaching basketball, running, surfing, fishing, anything at the beach, and my family. I'm excited for:
I’m excited to go to Mexico, meet new people, visit their homes, eat authentic Mexican food, climb pyramids. I’m also grateful to experience the Day of the Dead (see what I did there? Grateful Dead?)