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Born and raised in Merced, California, Katie Gallagher traveled to Long Branch, New Jersey to attend Monmouth University. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication in radio and television. She was formerly employed as a camp counselor for at-risk children, outdoor education instructor (geology) and sales representative. She is currently an advertising executive in radio sales.

Gallagher describes herself as optimistic, spontaneous, sarcastic, full of opinions and hilarious. Her favorite hobbies include camping, gardening, performing in local musical theater productions and shopping at vintage stores. She is most proud of traveling across country with nothing but a gas card.

Currently single, Gallagher resides in Merced, California with her cat, Norman. Her birth date is May 28, 1975

favs~
Colors Green, blue
Scents Coconut, Prescriptives Calyx, pine tree
Flowers Plumeria, gardenia
Board Games Cranium, Scrabble
Video Games Ms. Pac-Man
Sports to Play Softball, bowling
Sports Teams San Diego Chargers
Outdoor Activities Camping, hiking, barbecuing, swimming, going to the beach
TV Shows SURVIVOR, American Justice, City Confidential, Saturday Night Live
Movies Goonies, Sixteen Candles
Actors Tom Hanks, Kevin Spacey, Matthew McConaughey
Actresses Julia Roberts, Charlize Theron, Meryl Streep, Drew Barrymore
Music Alternative and hair bands from the 80s
Magazines Any tabloids, Shape, InStyle
Books/Authors Good in Bed (Jennifer Wiener)
Cereals Smart Start, Honey Nut Cheerios
Fruits Orange, mango, pineapple
Snack Foods Doritos
Cookies Chocolate chip
Candy Bars Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Alcoholic Drinks Coors Light, Wyder's Pear Cider
Non-Alcoholic Diet Coke, lemonade

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Born in California, Kimberly Mullen was raised in Huber Heights, Ohio. She attended Ohio State University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies with a concentration in Middle Eastern studies. She also minored in psychology and political science. She is currently a graduate student at Wright State University, where she is pursuing a Master of Humanities en route to a Ph. D. in political science. She also works part-time as a government contractor for H.J. Ford/Department of Defense.

Mullen has previously worked as a recruiter, non-profit fundraiser, teacher and model, having lived in Atlanta, Miami Beach and Athens during modeling assignments. She represented Ohio in the 2002 Miss USA Pageant.

Mullen enjoys working out, socializing and sailing. She describes herself as spontaneous, intelligent and calculating. She is most proud of learning Arabic after the tragedy of September 11, 2001, in order to get a worldly perspective on reports coming in from the Middle East and has incorporated this knowledge into her studies. She hopes to continue to work in the non-profit sector while working towards her goal of becoming a professor of political science and an international organization consultant. She is a passionate supporter of raising awareness for ovarian cancer and human rights issues worldwide.

Mullen, who is currently single, remains in Huber Heights and Columbus, Ohio. Her birth date is March 13, 1979.

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Colors Blue
Scents Soap, men's cologne, ocean
Flowers Orchid, yellow rose
Board Games Jenga, checkers
Video Games College football (PlayStation 2)
Sports to Play Football, water sports, horseballs
Sports Teams Ohio State Buckeyes
Outdoor Activities Water sports, fishing, riding 4-wheelers
TV Shows News, The Simple Life
Movies Joe Dirt; O Brother, Where Art Thou
Actors Sean Connery, Brad Pitt
Actresses Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone, Audrey Hepburn
Music Modest Mouse, The Shins, U2, Oldies
Magazines Vogue, People, Newsweek, The Economist
Books/Authors Palace Walk (Naguib Mahfouz), Dan Brown
Cereals Special K with strawberries
Fruits Pineapple, blueberries, strawberries
Snack Foods Cashews
Cookies Girl Scout Cookies
Candy Bars Protein bars
Alcoholic Drinks Grey Goose martini with bleu cheese stuffed olives
Non-Alcoholic Water

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One of five siblings born to Stephen and Marguerite, Stephenie LaGrossa is the youngest and only girl of the family to grow up in Briarcliff, Glenolden, a suburb of Pennsylvania. She graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School, where she played varsity lacrosse, field hockey and swimming. After graduating, she attended Temple University in Philadelphia before transferring to Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey. She played Division One Lacrosse at both universities and was a four-year starter. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with concentrations in marketing and management. She currently works as a territory sales representative for a pharmaceutical sales company and bartends part-time.

LaGrossa enjoys yoga, Pilates, water sports and going to the beach. She describes herself as relentless, persuasive, extremely competitive, dramatic and friendly. She is most proud of being offered athletic and academic scholarships to two different universities and purchasing her own home when she was 23 years old. An avid lacrosse player in college, LaGrossa won many awards signifying her outstanding athleticism and leadership. At Monmouth University, she was the team captain her senior year, made the NEC Academic Honor Roll and the Dean's List. In addition, LaGrossa was a three-time NEC All-Conference selection, NEC Scholar/Athlete Award recipient and Female Athlete of the Year Nominee.

LaGrossa is currently an active member of the Monmouth University Blue and White Club and continually involves herself with local high schools and Monmouth University to help coach local clinics.

LaGrossa has been dating her boyfriend, Michael, for six years. She lives in Tom's River, New Jersey. Her birth date is December 6, 1979.

favs~
Colors Pink, plum, teal
Scents Coconut, flowers, vanilla, all food
Flowers Roses, wildflowers, sunflowers
Board Games Scrabble, Monopoly, Pictionary
Video Games Super Mario Bros.
Sports to Play Lacrosse, beach volleyball, softball, basketball, golf, yoga, Pilates
Sports Teams NY Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, NY Yankees
Outdoor Activities Swimming, fishing, crabbing, all water sports, running, biking
TV Shows SURVIVOR, The Sopranos, America's Next Top Model, Will & Grace
Movies Jerry Maguire, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing
Actors Tom Cruise, Richard Gere, Brad Pitt
Actresses Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry
Music Everything but hard core rap & country
Magazines People, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Us
Books/Authors How to Stay Alive in the Woods (Bradford Angier)
Cereals Lucky Charms, Frosted Mini Wheats
Fruits Watermelon, pineapple, kiwi, grapefruit
Snack Foods Spicy Doritos, potato chips
Cookies Chocolate chip, Oreos
Candy Bars Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Alcoholic Drinks Cosmopolitan, Corona
Non-Alcoholic Water, green tea, lemonade, Diet Coke

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Born in Queens, New York, Tom Westman attended Archbishop Molloy High School, where he was a peer group counselor and member of the track team. In 1982, he held the school record in the pole vault, 14' 6'', which held for 20 years. He then studied history for three years at the State University of New York in Binghamton. In 1985, Westman followed his father's footsteps and joined the New York City Fire Department. He is currently a Lieutenant of Ladder Company 108 in Brooklyn. Simultaneously, he is finishing his undergraduate degree at Queens College, the City University of New York, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.

Westman enjoys sailing, skiing, scuba diving, golfing and cooking. He is most happy spending time with his family and friends. He describes himself as gregarious, practical and competitive. He is most proud of his department's response to the rescue efforts of September 11, 2001, and the everyday efforts to help alleviate the suffering in New York City. His hero is his daughter, Meghan, who lost her hearing to meningitis at 18 months old and, after receiving a cochlear implant at 2 years old, is currently mainstreamed and thriving in the third grade.

Westman is a member of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association and the Fire Department of New York Emerald Society. He was also a member of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Having been recognized for his support by Disabled Sports, USA, in 2001, Westman has returned every year since to volunteer as an instructor where he helps introduce recently disabled veterans to adaptive skiing.

Westman currently resides in Sayville, New York with his wife, Bernadette, and their three children, Meghan (8), Declan (6) and Conor (4). They have one golden retriever, Guinness. Westman's birth date is January 4, 1964.
 
favs~
Colors Blue
Scents My wife's neck
Flowers Daylilies
Board Games Trivial Pursuit, Cranium
Video Games No favorite
Sports to Play Golf
Sports Teams Any team my kids are on
Outdoor Activities Sailing, skiing, running, gardening
TV Shows All HBO originals, anything on History or Discovery Channels
Movies The Pope of Greenwich Village, Pulp Fiction, Braveheart, The Gangs of New York
Actors Sean Connery, Christopher Walken, Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise
Actresses Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Laura Dern, Charlize Theron
Music Van Morrison, Black 47, Billie Holiday, The Chieftains, Jimmy Buffett
Magazines Time, Men's Journal, Cigar Aficionado
Books/Authors Hemingway, Steinbeck, Frost
Cereals GOLEAN Crunch!
Fruits Banana, watermelon
Snack Foods Cheese, pepperoni
Cookies Pepperidge Farms Sausalito
Candy Bars Hershey bar
Alcoholic Drinks Guinness Stout
Non-Alcoholic Starbucks coffee

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Born in Belleville, Pennsylvania, Wanda Shirk grew up in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Ephrata High School in 1967. In 1971, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and speech communication from Wheaton College in Illinois. She then went on to receive her master's degree in education from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania.

Shirk has been teaching junior and senior high school English for 28 years. From 1971 to 1977, she taught at Warwick High School in Lititz, Pennsylvania. From 1983 until the present, she has taught at Northern Potter High School in Ulysses, Pennsylvania. In addition to classroom teaching, she has supervised the school's yearbook and newspaper staffs, directed school plays, acted as an advisor to the National Honor Society and sophomore, junior and senior classes and served as timer and scorekeeper for the school's volleyball and basketball games.

Parenting has been a large part of Shirk's life over the last 25 years. In addition to her own children, Dawn and Shawn, she and her husband of 26 years (they divorced in 2000) became foster parents to 25 children and to exchange students from Norway, Germany and the Ukraine.

These days, Shirk devotes much of her time to community service. She is a trustee of the Ulysses Library, President of the Potter County Foster Parents Association, Chairman of the Potter County Planning Commission and secretary/fund-raising Chairman for the Tri-Town Fire Company Auxiliary. She is certified as a Community Emergency Response Team member and is certified in some Red Cross courses (and a regular Red Cross blood donor as well).

Shirk enjoys backpacking and hiking. In 2000, she solo backpacked the 85 mile Susquehannock Trail in Potter County, Pennsylvania. She is an active member of the Keystone Trails Association and two local hiking clubs.

A recent newlywed, Shirk resides in Ulysses, Pennsylvania, with her husband, George. Her birth date is August 24, 1949.
 
favs~
Colors Green, rainbows
Scents Lemon, pine, spice, vanilla, roses
Flowers Rose, daffodil, lilac, forsythia, daisy, wildflowers
Board Games Mancala, Balderdash, Trivial Pursuit, Chinese checkers, chess
Video Games Pac-Man
Sports to Play Softball, volleyball
Sports Teams No favorite
Outdoor Activities Backpacking, hiking, jogging, building hiking trails
TV Shows SURVIVOR, A&E biographies, History channel, 60 MINUTES
Movies Blackhawk Down, A Beautiful Mind, Fiddler on the Roof
Actors Robin Williams, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks
Actresses No favorite
Music Country, Rogers & Hammerstein, Gilbert & Sullivan, popular, easy listening
Magazines The Week, Time, Newsweek
Books/Authors A History of God, Through the Narrow Gate (Karen Armstrong), A Walk in the Woods (Bill Bryson), Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien)
Cereals Oatmeal with blueberries, Raison Nut Bran, granola
Fruits Blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, pineapple, apple, grapes, banana
Snack Foods Peanuts, mixed nuts, honey-mustard pretzels, Doritos, sour cream & onion chips
Cookies Chocolate chip, peanut butter, molasses, ginger snaps, frosted sugar cookies
Candy Bars Nutrageous, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey's with Almonds
Alcoholic Drinks No favorite
Non-Alcoholic Nestea, cider, Welch's grape juice, fruit juice, tomato juice

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