Cade Brazier

GROUP NAME: Brazier Baller's

Cade Brazier was born in Oklahoma City but raised in multiple cities here in Utah. He is the middle child with 5 older siblings and 5 younger siblings. Back in May, Cade married his dream girl and has been loving getting to experience life with her. They are both students at SUU where Cade studies Finance and Accounting and his wife studies Health Education. Before SUU, Cade attended Salt Lake Community College and played on their Men's Basketball team. During his career at SLCC, his team won the SWAC championship, the Region 15 championship, and placed 2nd in the NJCAA national tournament. Cade still loves to play basketball and participate in anything active, especially anything outdoors. He is extremely honored to be a counselor for GHA and is ecstatic to meet you all! 

---

Colter Bennett

GROUP NAME: The Block Stars

Hello! My name is Colter Bennett! I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Layton, Utah, between Ogden and Salt Lake. Growing up I was involved in sports, music and student
government. I was able to participate in my high school baseball, football, and volleyball teams. I also had the chance to serve as the Jr. Class Vice President, and SBO President my Junior and Senior years of High School. On top of that, I was a professional shower-singer, putting on full concerts for my family. After I graduated from Northridge High in 2018, I served a mission in Kumasi, Ghana. It changed my life, and I fell in love with the people, culture, food, and hard work. I returned home from my mission due to COVID, and went straight to work as an apprentice plumber (I had to make that $$$). While plumbing for 1 ½ years, I applied to be a Presidential Ambassador at SUU and was awarded the position! I am majoring in Finance with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. I own a Mobile Car Detailing Company called Bennett Mobile Detail, and hope to assist many people in the start-up of their own companies. Some of my hobbies include cheering on my T-Birds at athletic events, cooking, crawdad fishing (and eating), and most of all: Karaoke!!! I love SUU, I love Cedar City, and I love learning and growing. I can’t wait to meet you, sing with you, laugh with you, and learn
with you. GO T-BIRDS!

---

Colton DeVries

GROUP NAME: Colton's Jazz Band

G’Day Mates, my name is Colton DeVries. I am from Ogden, Utah. I graduated from Weber High in 2019. From 2019-2021 I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints. I served in Sydney Australia and Spokane Washington. I am a junior here at SUU. I am studying communications and professional sales. My biggest passion in life is being a sports fan. My dream is to one day win Warren Buffets billion dollar never going to happen in the history of the world bracket challenge. In high school I did sports statistics, social media, and the school newspaper. I am a die hard Utah Jazz fan and Joe Ingles has tweeted at me twice. I love spending time with my family, golfing, playing board games, watching movies, listening to audiobooks, sudoku, and watching survivor. I am proud to say I have watched all 44 survivor seasons more than one time. I was a GHA participant in 2018 and a counselor in 2022. Both times, GHA has created some of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I am excited to meet you all, make heaps of memories, and have a great experience.

---

Corben Cox

GROUP NAME: Corbs Crocs

What's up dawgz! My name is Corben Cox, born and raised in Tville, Utah aka the coolest place ever. In high school I was involved in Student Gov. Choir, played rec Volleyball (city champs baby), and somehow got a world record time in Mario kart. Just wrapped up my first year of college here at SUU and I couldn’t be more excited for summer! I am currently serving as a Presidential Ambassador, my favorite part about the job is getting to know people from all over and helping them start their college journey. I am pursuing a double major in Psychology and Spanish, and minoring in Biology, and so far I love it! Some of my favorite hobbies include frequently rewatching Avatar the Last Airbender, growing plants in my room, and DMing Zendaya to tell her about my day. I love eggos, dinosaurs, and am fascinated with outer space and the universe. Can’t wait to meet you cool cats and absolutely destroy you in Mario Kart. See you in the Summer!

---

Ellie Nakken

GROUP NAME: Ellie's Gems

Hi! My name is Ellie Nakken and I’m a freshman at SUU. I was born and raised in Cedar City where I spent the majority of my time dancing and four-wheeling at my family cabin. I have loved moving out from home while still being just a few miles from my family. It’s the best of both worlds! I am currently a Biology major and Chemistry minor planning to attend medical school. My sister and I run a charity where we help young mothers get the supplies they need to create a healthy life for their babies. Through this and other work involving women’s health, I have found such a passion for it. I hope to become an OBGYN where I can spend the rest of my life serving women. I am also currently a Student Programming Board Director for SUU where I am on the team that plans the student activities on campus. Getting involved has helped me find a home at SUU and has given me so many new friends that now feel like family. Besides spending hours studying and planning activities, I love a good hot yoga class and a trip to Swig. I participated in Governor's Honors Academy two years ago and it was an experience I’ll never forget. There’s nothing else quite like GHA and I’m so happy to be involved in it another year! ​

---

Kenzie Ashton

GROUP NAME: Kenzie's Happy Campers

Hey hey everyone! My name is Kenzi Ashton and I'm from Saint George, Utah! I've grown up all over the US and I can 100% say Utah is the prettiest place to be. I attended GHA in 2021 and couldn't wait to come back! I just finished my freshman year here at SUU and am working towards my bachelors in social work! I love learning new instruments and I can play the guitar, ukulele, banjo and the didgeridoo. My goal in life is to one day learn how to play the fire organ. I hate flying in planes but love to travel, my favorite place i've been to is Thailand (17 hour plane ride almost killed me). I think the game uno, karaoke and mangos are three of the greatest things in life. I also really enjoy baking and make the world's best banana bread. I am so excited to be a counselor this year at GHA and cannot wait to meet all of you!​

---

Taevey Robinson

GROUP NAME: Taevey's Top Gun Team

Whattup! My name is Taevey Robinson, and I’m from Syracuse, Utah. I’m the youngest of 6 kids and I have the best family ever! I graduated from Clearfield High in 2020 and I’m going into my senior year here at SUU. I’m studying Physical Education in hopes to teach and coach in the future. I think it would be sweet to coach basketball at a college level! I love mostly anything to keep me busy, whether it’s surfing, watching/playing sports, riding horses, watching Tom Cruise movies, or just hanging out. I’m kind of a wanna be cowgirl, so its been fun being in Cedar. One time I jumped out of an airplane and that was pretty dope. Country music is the best music. Heelys are still cool. Dill pickles = greatest food to ever exist. The word “swag” should make a comeback. I married the hottest man in the whole wide world. I’m pumped to meet y’all!

---

Talbot Weaver

GROUP NAME: Talbot's Mutant Ninja Turtle 

Hey everyone! I am Talbot Weaver and I am from Cedar City. I went to Cedar High School where I played baseball and football all 4 years. I was in student government and was a member of various clubs. I attended GHA in 2018 and I was a counselor in 2022. I am finishing up my third semester studying Business management and marketing with hopes of working in sports and event management in the future. I am currently on the Presidential Ambassador team on campus.  I come from a big family and I love to be outdoors. I love to play sports, but my current favorites are spikeball and pickleball. I like to ride four-wheelers and be in the mountains. I am a food junkie who is willing to try anything, unless it has mushrooms. I am excited to be a counselor and can’t wait to know your stories!

---