After graduating from Germantown High School in 1950, John received a degree in Education from Temple University in 1954.
A graduate of California Polytechnic University with a BS in Ornamental Horticulture, Michael worked for the Getty Trust in Los Angeles CA before retiring to Jim Thorpe.
Ryan Kautz is an independent artist from Kresgeville, Pennsylvania. He has worked in the audio-visual industry since 2015.
Ibiyinka graduated from University of Ife in Nigeria with a Master’s degree in Architecture. He won the 1st place amongst 61 countries in the prestigious United Nations International Arts Competition and is currently the United Nations Arts Ambassador.
Kaila Buck Alao has always been interested in history, arts, and culture and even as a child she delved deeply into the past, civilizations, customs, and traditions of both America and around the world.
A Jim Thorpe native, Nora Kattner has a background in the culinary industry, currently working as a professional baker.