Staff Spotlight: Eli High

Eli High comes to us from Nature’s Classroom, a year round outdoor education center. There he met Kacy Lebby, who, as our trip director, knows a thing or two about what we’re looking for in our trip leaders. Kacy recommended that Eli apply, which he did, and now he’s on board as a member of our trip staff. 

Eli was born in Georgia and moved to the St. Louis area when he was 12. He was an accounting major for the first three years of college before he realized that wasn’t what he wanted to do with his life. He changed his major and has spent the last few years educating kids in outdoor settings. He’s worked at Nature’s Classroom for the past two years and we’re looking forward to all that he’ll bring to North Star.

More About Eli:

Favorite TV show: SportsCenter

Best place you’ve ever traveled to: Hawaii

Sports team(s) that you root for: St. Louis Cardinals, the Atlanta Falcons, and the St. Louis Blues

How did you learn about North Star and why did you apply: Kacy Lebby turned me onto North Star

What did you do last summer: Last summer I went to a bunch of Cards games and worked at the local animal shelter in my home town.

What noteworthy/menial/random job(s) have you previously held: Have had thousands of jobs.

What, if any previous camp experiences have you had: Worked with host organizations that coincide with Nature’s Classroom. Camp Jewell, etc.

If you had a super hero power, what would it be: To Fly!!!

Best Christmas/Hanukkah present that you’ve ever gotten: A puppy around the age of 6 that lived till I was in high school.  A true friend that is still deeply missed.

Preferred chicken nugget dip: Depends on the style/taste of the nugget.  Probably honey mustard or BBQ.