Chris Curran is currently a sophomore at the University of Florida pursuing a degree in biochemistry. Though not directly related to his major, he joined the Johnson's Island Field School to appease his interest in Civil War history and to engage in a unique experience outside his field of expertise. Having been raised in Nashville, he stands as the only southern voice among the field school participants and hopes to keep the Yankee views from getting too out of hand at the site. His hobbies include computer programming, volunteer work, and Gator athletics. Through the first week of fieldwork, he has gained an incredible respect for the nature of archaeological research and the highly intellectual requirement necessary for the interpretation of field data.

Allison Galbari is an incoming freshman at Heidelberg College and plans to major in anthropology. She became interested in archaeology through her interest in history and research, and learned about the dig at Johnson's Island through the college after applying to Heidelberg.

Bethany Haytcher is an incoming freshman at Heidelberg College, and is majoring in anthropology and minoring in archaeology. She is from Ashtabula, Ohio, a town with many historical sites in it, including a lift bridge and a house that was used for the Underground Railroad.

Marissa Hughes is currently a junior at Heidelberg College, and is an anthropology major with concentrations in physical anthropology and historic archaeology. She plans to go graduate school and concentrate on physical anthropology, specifically osteology. Marissa enjoys researching various subjects, reading, going to the park, and other college-related activities. The field school has made her further appreciate the work of the archaeologist, and has helped her to understand more of the undertakings of running and managing an archaeological site.

Tyler Putman is a graduate of Central High School in Traverse City, Michigan. He will be entering Heidelberg in the fall as a freshman. His interests include history, sailing, and the outdoors. Tyler became interested in Heidelberg and the field school after reading a magazine article about the archaeological digs taking place there.

Nicki Thomas is a senior at the University of Rio Grande. Her major is behavioral social Sciences with concentrations in anthropology, history, and sociology. She is an RA in the girl's freshman dorm. Nicki is currently looking at graduate schools and plans to specialize in archaeology with a focus on the peopling of North America or Paleolithic Europe or China.

Nicki Williams is a senior archaeology and history major at the University of Evansville. She plans to go on to graduate school and study museum studies or become a college professor.