TEAM TEXAS
Texas, Louisiana, Las Cruces (New Mexico)
ANDREW BYRUM, STESHA DURANTE, THOMAS BOWMAN & SAMANTHA MELHAFF

Ugandan Roadie: Adong Vicky

Self-proclaimed team motto: “We’re fixin’ to dance”

Hi Team Texas! How y’all doin? Welcome to my office. Let’s begin with where you are from.

Samantha Melhaff (SH): Galt, California.

Stesha Durante (SD): Spokane, Washington.

Thomas Bowman (TB): Springfield, Virginia.

Andrew Byrum (AB): Raleigh, North Carolina.

What are you most looking forward to during your adventures?

SH: Southern hospitality.

SD: Southern hospitality…as long as they are vegetarian-friendly.

No pressure host homes!

TB: Living out of a van and being super simple.

AB: Moving from city to city, being a vagabond of sorts.

How did you initially find out about Invisible Children?

SH: I randomly met Jason Russell at his 30th birthday party dinner and he told me about Invisible Children. Later I hosted a screening at my home church.

SD: My neighbor loaned me a copy of The Rough Cut in 2006, and then I went to the Global Night Commute.

TB: In 2008 I was a sophomore in college in Southwest Virginia, and my friend was the president of the IC club. I got involved and was hooked. That led me to host 3 screenings.

AB: I went to the Fourth Estate and after I graduated high school, I applied to be a roadie.

Do you have any pet peeves or annoying habits that you should mention before you embark together in an enclosed van for 3 months?

SH: I am very particular about coffee…I’m really only OK with Starbucks.

SD: I sing a lot. In vehicles. When I’m behind the wheel.

TB: I’m very sarcastic…I’ve already been threatened to be tied to the top of the van.

AB: I have a bad craving for junk food.

I try to throw football into most conversations, so what is your favorite team?

SH: San Diego Chargers.

SD: I usually watch minor league hockey but I support the Chargers.

TB: I’m a Denver Broncos fan.

I definitely preferred the first two answers.

AB: Carolina Panthers.

What is your biggest fear?

SH: Balloons.

SD: Heights.

TB: Not being accepted by people.

AB: Snakes.

Good ones, although balloons is a weird one. But no judgment. Who is your celebrity crush?

SH: Ryan Gosling.

SD: Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

TB: Zooey Deschanel.

AB: Regina Spektor.

And finally, what would you eat for your last meal?

SH: Italian.

SD: Frozen yogurt.

TB: Raspberries. Or frozen peas…I eat them frozen.

AB: Fast food…Bojangles.

We are so excited for the adventures that await you. Stop at nothing, Team Texas.

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