Staff Spotlight – Salem Matzinger
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More about Salem
How did you learn about North Star and why did you apply?
– I learned about camp through the UCSC outdoor recreation department. Since I love the outdoors and camp I decided to apply and find out if this would be a good place to spend the summer.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
0 I would be a white tiger because they are beautiful powerful and awesome.
What is your favorite cartoon Character:
– My favorite cartoon character is Scooby-doo!
What is your dream Job:
– My dream job would involve traveling the world. I would like to see new faces and go on new adventures everyday.
If you had a super hero power, what would it be:
– I would be invincible
What noteworthy/random/menial jobs have you held?
– I worked in a barn in exchange for horse riding lessons.
What are your top three movies of all time:
– Oliver and Company, Dead Poet Society, and one of the Harry Potter movies
What did you do last summer?
– I worked, rode my horses, and hung out with friends.
What is a little Known fact about yourself:
– I am named after Lord of the Rings. My middle name is Eowyn.
What, if any previous camp/outdoor experiences have you had?
– I went to an Adventure Camp a few times it included rock climbing, sea kayaking, and white water rafting. Two summers ago I went on a 30-day backpacking trip through Wrangle-St Elias National Park.