Name: Jake Brenner Age: 18 Current Residence: Dearborn Heights Occupation: Ford Intern
Three words to describe you: Strategic, Lively, Weak
Hobbies: Movies and TV, books, and Survivor
Pet Peeves: Non-entities- people who vote without thinking
Personal Claim to fame: Won 2 PAGE Awards for Best Lead Actor in play and for Best Featured Actor in a Play
Inspiration in Life: Winning Survivor
Survivor contestant you are most like and why: Jonny Fairplay and Andrew Savage because I have the strategic sense of Jonny Fairplay and the people skills of Savage
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Noah Welker cause I’m going to win
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: My strategic and political abilities will help me win
Name: Patrick “Joon” Byrne Age: 17 Current Residence: Plymouth Occupation: Crawford’s Kitchen Dishwasher
Three words to describe you: South Korean Man
Hobbies: Soccer, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Jui Jitsu, and three other Japanese words
Pet Peeves: Really Talkative People
Personal Claim to fame: My Birth
Inspiration in Life: Women
Survivor contestant you are most like and why: Any Asian because I am Asian
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Matt McNeff- he’s also a minority
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I’ve made it through life this far
Three words to describe you: Confident, Determined, Sweet Hobbies: Basketball, Track and Field
Pet Peeves: Showing off
Personal Claim to fame: I qualified for States in shot put
Inspiration in Life: My dad (Erik Norwood)
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: McNeff, because we’re both pretty Sweet
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I’ll probably not survive
Name: Anna Crandall Age: 18 Current Residence: Dearborn Occupation: Retired Grocery Store Cashier
Three words to describe you: Loud, energetic, positive
Hobbies: Piano, Singing
Pet Peeves: Cheaters, fake music fans, sniffling noises
Personal Claim to fame: I’m a camp counselor and I have lots of weird games to play to pass the time!
Inspiration in Life: Sean from Season 1 of Survivor: Dearborn Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Jen from Season 1 because I’m loud and proud and energetic!
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I have the team spirit, energy and good attitude it takes!
Name: Delano Dalfonsi Age: 17 Current Residence: Dearborn Occupation: Construction Worker
Three words to describe you: Hard-working, nice, smart
Hobbies: Running, swimming, going on long walks on the beach
Pet Peeves: Not winning
Personal Claim to fame: Some kid threw a firecracker at my sister and her friends so I caught him and now all the underclassmen like me
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Andy Kohn because he wasn’t too bad at anything and he was pretty chill
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: Because I think I have the physical, mental, and social skill it takes to beat everyone
Name: Santana Davis Age: 19 Current Residence: Belleville, MI Occupation: Waitress
Three words to describe you: Silly, white
Hobbies: Sleeping, Hammocking
Pet Peeves: People over explaining themselves
Personal Claim to fame: Being on Survivor: Dearborn
Inspiration in Life:Guy Fieri
Survivor contestant you are most like and why: lol never seen the show
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Alyssa because I ain’t a quitter
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I’m loyal to alliances and know how to stay strong
Three words to describe you: Determined, resourceful, friendly
Hobbies: Not running, watching movies, eating tomatoes, eating dessert
Pet Peeves: Bug bites
Personal Claim to fame: I was the first woman to run the Chocolate Milk Mile
Inspiration in Life: Doctors Without Borders
Survivor Contestant you are most like and why: Sierra Dontomas- Game Changer
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Ashley Mark- Strong Social game and she was loyal
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I’m good at making friends. Also I ran track so hopefully I can win a few challenges
Name: Matt Gaynor Age: 16 Current Residence: Dearborn, MI Occupation: Hotdog Vendor
Three words to describe you: Funny, tall, athletic
Hobbies: Baseball, running, sleeping, eating
Pet Peeves: Slow people
Personal Claim to fame: I ate a whole pizza in under 3 minutes
Inspiration in Life: To be the best and to catch them all
Survivor Contestant you are most like and why: Tony Vlachos because he is a winner and strong Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Nate Alford because we come from the same place, Sacred Heart School all the way, and we both like running
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: Because I have a good social game and will make alliances
Name: Cam Godin Age: 16 Current Residence: Dearborn Occupation: Full Time Lax God
Three words to describe you: Buoyant, Gluten-free, 100% Polyester
Hobbies: Shakin and Bakin, Hootin and Hollerin, Beastin and Feastin
Pet Peeves: Socks with sandals
Personal Claim to fame: “Welcome to the Dungeon”
Inspiration in Life: The vaquita porpoise- a rare endangered species of porpoise only native to the Gulf of California
Survivor contestant you are most like and why: I’d say Troyzan from Game Changers because of his humble nature and strong presence #GreenMonster
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Brendon Godin- I share some of his strengths but lack his weaknesses
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I cook a mean meatloaf
Name: Anthony Hancock Age: 15 Current Residence: Dearborn Occupation: Caddy
Three words to describe you: Tall, fast, single
Hobbies: Running
Pet Peeves: Michael when he passes me
Personal Claim to fame: 9:43 two mile
Inspiration in Life: Emery Maher
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Noah Welker because I am going to win
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: They don’t see me coming
Name: Michael Hancock Age: 15 Current Residence: Dearborn Occupation: Professional dunker (9 ft only) and Caddy
Three words to describe you: Taller, MadDog, speedy
Hobbies: Hugging, running, working
Personal Claim to fame: 4:29 Mile
Inspiration in Life: Zachary Ornelas
Survivor contestant you are most like and why: The Survivor who won because that’s going to be me
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Nathaniel “Hipster” Alford for his good looks
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I am an “All State” student Athlete
Three words to describe you: Optimistic, strong, tough
Hobbies: Running and more running
Pet Peeves: People always being on their phone
Personal Claim to fame: Ran D1 track for Oakland University, Made it into the Nursing School at Oakland University
Inspiration in Life: To be as amazing as my sister Lily
Survivor contestant you are most like and why: Jay Starrett because he’s a babe Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Ashley Mark because she did great in the challenges and had a good social game
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: Because I am tough and can outwit anyone. Have you seen the people here? They got nothing on me
Name: Lily Iaquaniello Age: 15 Current Residence: Mom’s House- Plymouth, MI Occupation: Librarian
Three words to describe you: Hot, awesome, beautiful, athletic
Hobbies: Sports
Personal Claim to fame: Professional weaver
Inspiration in Life: Jeff is a fraud
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Anthony
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: Because I will
Name: Evan Latham Age: 18 Current Residence: Canton Occupation: Entrepreneur
Three words to describe you: Intellectual, skilled, humble
Hobbies: Playing football and the piano
Pet Peeves: People who always announce their pet peeves
Personal Claim to fame: Playing football for the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and I got a 36 on the ACT
Inspiration in Life: Love Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Noah Welker because he won last year
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I think I am well rounded and sited to excel
Name: Ryan Mangulabnan Age: 18 Current Residence: Detroit Occupation: Volunteer Nurse Assistant
Three words to describe you: Faithful, disciplined, straightforward
Hobbies: Running, reading comic books, rocking babies at the hospital
Pet Peeves: Venomous Creatures
Personal Claim to fame: I run cross country for Wayne State University. I founded a high school chastity club
Inspiration in Life
My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
My grandmother, who fled a Filipino dictator to the U.S. in order to create a better life for her children
Survivor contestant you are most like and why: Tai: Nobody will know where my truth lies. Also ethnically similar
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Matthew (Orischak): I’m in the game with one goal in mind, winning
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I’ll be the sole survivor because I love to have fun and I have the most fun when I’m being competitive.
Name: Emilie Reinhardt Age: 18 (I’m legal) Current Residence: my mom’s house (Dearborn, MI) Occupation: Food Truck Employee
Three words to describe you: Vegetarian, semi-automatic, small
Hobbies: Long walks on the beach, scented candles, AP Calc, power walking, antiquing
Pet Peeves: Liars, chewing gum loudly
Personal Claim to fame: I was Janie Annie’s assistant once
Inspiration in Life Matt O., Vance Nannini, George Foreman, Guy Fieri, probably Jesus
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Matt O, Because we both scheme hard
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I hope so, but you win some and you lose some
Name: Charlie Rich Age: 18 Current Residence: Mom’s House, Dearborn, MI Occupation: Applebee’s Waiter
Three words to describe you: Charming, handsome, good-looking
Hobbies: Running, singing, sports, drawing
Pet Peeves: Chewing with your mouth open
Personal Claim to fame: Befriending others, hopefully to get a good ally for the game (talking to people)
Inspiration in Life Elizabeth and Eleanor Mazur; I do this for them
Survivor contestant you are most like and why: Greg Buis- Season 1- not be a challenge beast but be likeable and light hearted, masking my big moves
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Matt Orischak, make big moves but not draw a lot of attention to yourself
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I know this game and how it works. I know how to get people on my side and hopefully use them
Name: Henry Rich Age: 14 Current Residence: Dad’s House, Dearborn, MI Occupation: Cat Sitter
Three words to describe you: Charlie’s little brother
Hobbies: Sports, drawing, watching Netflix
Pet Peeves: Loud chewing
Personal Claim to fame: Being Charlie Rich’s little brother
Inspiration in Life: The Holy Spirit
Survivor contestant you are most like and why: Will from Millennial’s vs. Gen X because he is the youngest contestant on Survivor ever
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Sean O’Connor: rely on other people
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I am the most unexpected to go far because of my age
Name: Andre Senerpida Age: 17 Current Residence: Westland, MI Occupation: Unemployed
Three words to describe you: Quiet, shy, underdog
Hobbies: Running, sleeping, listening to music
Pet Peeves: Mosquitos
Personal Claim to fame: I’m a varsity track runner
Inspiration in Life: Manny Pacquiao
Survivor contestant you are most like and why: Haven’t seen it, sorry
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like and why: Andy- He’s headstrong and always keeps going
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I don’t give up
Name: Val Vena Age: 19 Current Residence: US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland Occupation: Slow Pitch Softball Umpire