My name is Shannon, I grew up in Port Washington Wisconsin my whole life, but I had a passion for Alaska. I live with my mom and sister and three large dogs. I have gone to Alaska three times to work at a dog kennel; two summers and one winter. Before Christ, I had wanted to race in the Jr. Iditarod sled dog race, and wanted to go to college at the University of Alaska Southeast to study marine biology, but things happened and plans changed. When I gave my life to Christ, my whole life changed. I still love Alaska and hope to go back some day, but I do not believe that is where God is leading me. In the winter I enjoy going mushing with my three dogs. In the summer I like to go scuba diving, kayaking, and sailing. I am homeschooling my last year of high school, but will still be able to participate in band, in which I play percussion. I have been playing drums for eight years now. In previous years I was on the track team as a varsity discus thrower, but since I will no longer be able to participate I will be helping my coach. I am homeschooling my last year so I can focus my studies on scripture and where God is leading me.