Participants were asked to try to sum up their experience on Teens Westward Bound with one quote! Here they are:
“TWB has taught me how to take a step back from the
mainstream and just enjoy the simple things in front of me.” – Kacie Barrett
Mooresville, NC
“Meeting new friends is really easy and makes the trip 10
times more fun.” – Andrew Prachar Gastonia, NC
“I have no idea, where life takes me.” – Felipe Moda
Mooresville, NC
“TWB has taught me how to be more open to do new things.” –
Jessica Turney Cherryville, NC
“Teens Westward Bound has been the most rewarding ‘leap of
faith’ I’ve ever taken.” – Brogan Brown Irmo, SC
“I will never forget trip and I will also never forget the
people.” – Abby Copeland Mooresville, NC
“I loved TWB so much I have so much fun making new friends
and experiencing new things.” – Kristina Vaher Belmont, NC
“I didn’t understand what past participants meant when they
said they had 81 new family members, but now I get it.” – Lillie Griffin
Mooresville, NC
“I may hate tortillas now, but I sure do love this country.”
– Camryn Ray Whiteville, NC
“Don’t pack to many clothes or you will have 18 holes in
your bag.” – Bryce Curtis Gastonia, NC
“Who would’ve thought I’d be home sick after I got home.” -
Camryn Bernhardt Mooresville, NC
“I’ve never been so excited, happy, and sad in such a short
amount of time.” – Winston Wise Cherryville, NC
“I could never have imagined that there were such incredible
things in my country that were just under my nose.” – Bennett Estes Charlotte,
NC
“Take it seriously, live in the moment, waste no
opportunity.” – Richard Fernandez Kings Mountain, NC
“Stay positive and push through because the experiences and
the people are worth it.” – Laura Parris Jonesville, SC
“TWB gave me 81 friends, 23 days, and 7 mentors that can
never be replaced.” – Logan Swain Stokesdale, NC
“TWB makes me feel like the master of all elements because
we conquered air, wind, fire, and water.” – Jordyn Burrell Gastonia, NC
“It was the most amazing thing that’s ever happened to me!
Definitely an AMAZING experience!” – Cayla Gregory Union, SC
“I met my new amazing family in 23 days and not a single
moment disappointed me.” – Jenna Bright Union, SC
“I had an incredible journey and have met many, many new
friends.” – Cole Frederick Knoxville, TN
“TWB taught me to be independent while also working with a
team.” – Jenna Trantham Mooresville, NC
“TWB gave me a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see our
beautiful country and I could not imagine passing that up.” – Bailee Keller
Gastonia, NC
“I never knew sprinklers could bring people together and
make them a family.” – Cody Haigler Pageland, SC
“TWB is an unforgettable experience and it has forever
changed me as a person.” – Seth McCachern Mooresville, NC
“Great reminder of how good home cooking is.” – Timothy
Sellers Mooresville, NC
“My heart grew 2 sizes and my family grew by 81.” – Cameron
Thomas Belmont, NC
“The last few days of the trip are the worst because you
realize the best experience of your life is ending.” – Tanner Hester
Whiteville, NC
“It’s not about the destination it’s about the journey.” –
Nate Craven Gastonia, NC
“23 days, 81 best friends, 6 amazing counselors, and 1
legendary motor coach operator, but I don’t think any participant can count all
the moments of joy.” – Gia Lash Huntersville, NC
“It’s an adventure of a lifetime.” – John Gray Blount
Cramerton, NC
“TWB was an amazing experience to find out who I am as a
person also what having true friends mean!” – Alicia Hutchins Gastonia, NC
“This isn’t something you can google only experience and
that’s what makes it such a life changer.” – Aubrie Miller Beaufort, SC
“You’re going to be tired, but don’t take it for granted
because you won’t get an experience like this again.” – Carly Kurtiak Gastonia,
NC
“You will never get an opportunity like this anywhere else,
it truly changed my life.” – Mackenzie Wright Mooresville, NC
“My TWB experience will surely change my life, it certainly
has already changed the way I think about other people.” – Lizzie Love
Laurinburg, NC
“TWB the best way to know you’re cared for and loved.” –
Alaina Wallace Laurel Hill, NC
“It was our family at home getting us through TWB, but it’s
our TWB family that gets us through life.” – Rylee Roller Laurinburg, NC
“Words can not describe the past 23 days.” – Griffin Law
Raleigh, NC
“It’s something unpredictable but in the end it’s right, I
hope you had the time of your life.” – Ashlee Hamrick Kings Mountain, NC
“From the trains in Georgia to the sprinklers in California,
TWB has given me so many friends and memories that I will love and cherish
forever.” – Tyler Sellers Laurinburg, NC
“I really enjoyed this trip and it was the greatest
experience of my life.” – Logan Mantooth Gastonia, NC
“You really find yourself and get to meet 81 new friends
while doing it.” – Jada Prichard Eden, NC
“TWB has been the best experience of my life and the people
I met, I can’t imagine living without.” – Mary Anna Chewning Mount Holly, NC
“Teens Westward Bound is a 23 day life changing experience
where you not only get to see our beautiful country but you get to make 81 new
best friends.” – Katie Bowyer Gastonia, NC
“82 people, 23 days, 14 states all led to one deep
appreciation of one’s home, one’s country, others, and oneself.” – Alexandria
Marsicovetere Indian Land, SC
“TWB gave me a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel
across the country with 81 friends and 7 awesome leaders.” – Sara McCarthy
Indian Trail, NC
“TWB as become my family and I will never be able to repay
this family for all they’ve done for me and for shaping me into the person that
I am today.” – Callie Matthews Lexington, SC
“The best experience in my entire life.” – Lillian Sumner
Beaufort, SC
“The trip changed me for the better and meant more to me
than anyone could imagine.” – Rylee Gaus Mooresville, NC
“TWB has given me a new family and unforgettable
adventures!” – Natalie Tillis Rockingham, NC
“I never realized you could make 81 friends so fast.” –
Tristen Brock Union, SC
“TWB has opened my eyes to so many things and has been the
best experience ever.” – Kenley Hazel Roxboro, NC
“TWB has made me so much stronger than I could ever
imagine.” – Mary Helen Alford Newberry, SC
“There is nothing greater than the amount of beauty TWB
allows you to see.” – Bailey Sloop Laurinburg, NC
“Sorry dad, the camera did nothing justice, except maybe New
Orleans.” – Nicole Fortin Mooresville, NC
“TWB is a discovery of the country but more so of your own
self and the people around you.” Kristina Sellers Mooresville, NC
“TWB is a life changing trip and I wouldn’t trade eating
sandwiches, sleeping outside with bugs and 81 new best friends for anything in
the world!” – Maddie Cabe Mooresville, NC
“TWB was an eye opener for me. It gave me a chance to see a
glimpse of God’s glory, and realize that there’s more out there for me than my
small hometown.” – Emma Parson Indian Trail, NC
“TWB has opened my eyes to many different things and has
made a huge impact on my life.” – Taryn Jenkins Cherryville, NC
“God has given us an amazing gift and I can’t believe we
have such an amazing opportunity to soak it all up.” Caroline McCrorey
Mooresville/Huntersville, NC
“I came on this trip to prove 1 could go off by myself and
make it alone, but what 1 found is that you’re never truly alone.” – Caleb
“Crispy” Bozard Barnwell, SC
“TWB provides an answer for all your uncertainties, a
journey for your wanted adventures, and most importantly family, a home for the
days you feel unloved.” – Mikayla Wright Mooresville, NC
“Seeing America was lit but the friends I made on TWB are
litter.” - Sarah Bass Elon, NC
“I am so thankful for this opportunity to see America and
make 89 new friends.” – Baylee Willis Bessener City, NC
“As someone who was worried about going on the trip, I think
it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.” – Lucas Bonomo Mooresville, NC
“No matter how right you pack your bags, going home after
TWB will still leave you with a heavy heart.” – Sarah Whalen Louisville, KY
“I was shy. I didn’t start expanding till the end.” – Liza
McIntyre Laurinburg, NC
“TWB was the best experience of my life, it’s a really
unique experience to travel the country with 80+ strangers and become best
friends within 3 days.” – Ashley Weinsten Charlotte, NC
“TWB is such an amazing experience that I wish everyone
could go on and I wouldn’t want to be with any other group of people.” Leah
Mosher Abbeville, SC
“The trip of a lifetime is beyond an understatement.” – Nick
Richard Mooresville, NC
“The trip opened my eyes to see so many unique aspects of
this country and life in general.” – Ian Stines Dallas, NC
“23 days away from home may seem impossible but with 82 new friends
anything is possible.” – Blessid Snow Charlotte, NC
“There really isn’t anything ever you will experience that
is like this trip. It is the trip of a lifetime.” – Olivia Kafer Roxboro, NC
“TWB is the best place to make new friends and be yourself.”
– Kirsten Tevepaugh Mooresville, NC
“TWB is life changing and I wouldn’t trade this experience
for anything.” – Anderson Crowder Gastonia, NC
“This trip is the best experience that anyone could ever
dream of having.” – Caleb Mann Oxford, NC
“Much love.” – Allie Temple
“Listening to the stories from past participants nowhere
near encompasses how amazing the trip and the people/counselors on it are.” –
Sarah Royster
