CHRISTY

Christy Smith
Age: 24
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Children Adventure Guide for the Deaf
Hometown: Basalt, CO
Luxury Item: Sage

BIOGRAPHY

Christy Smith attended high school and college in Washington, D.C., where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology/criminology from Gallaudet University. She most recently worked as a children's adventure guide for the Aspen Camp School for the Deaf. Previous to that, she worked as a facilitator at Hemlock Overlook in Virginia.

Smith is deaf (she can hear minimal sounds but relies on lip-reading skills). Her primary motives for being on SURVIVOR are to promote awareness for the deaf…and win $1 million. Her favorite hobbies are socializing, doing anything outdoors and writing letters. She has traveled to Costa Rica and spent 50 days on a wilderness adventure trip in Alaska with Outward Bound. She describes herself as succulent, independent and goal-oriented. She is most proud of the time she has spent working with juvenile delinquents where she taught them how to work in groups to develop growth and self esteem.

Smith is currently single and resides in Basalt, Colo. Her birth date is September 13, 1978.

FAVORITES

Color: Glacier blue
Scents: Sage, nag champa incense, vanilla
Flowers: Lilac
Board Games: Cribbage
Video Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: Snowboarding, skiing
Sports Teams: No favorite
Outdoor Activities: Backpacking, climbing
TV Shows: Sex and the City
Movies: City of Angels, I Am Sam, Baraka
Actors: Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington
Actresses: Julia Roberts
Music: Reggae
Magazines: Jane, People
Books/Authors: Richard Bach, The Catcher in the Rye
Cereals: Honey Nut Cheerios, Grapenuts
Fruits: Pineapple, orange
Snack Foods: Sesame sticks, Doritos (cheese), granola bars
Cookies: Chocolate chip, shortbread
Candy Bars: Snickers, Crunch
Alcoholic Drinks: Captain Morgan & Coke, margarita
Non-Alcoholic: Cranberry juice, Arizona Green Tea

DEENA

Deena Bennett
Age: 35
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
Hometown: Riverside, CA
Luxury Item: Water Balloons

BIOGRAPHY

Bennett currently works as a Deputy District Attorney assigned to the Sexual Assault Child Abuse Unit in Riverside County, Calif. In her words, "If you hurt, abuse or kill a child, then I am your worst nightmare. Criminal prosecution is my game, protecting the innocent is my aim." She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State, Fullerton and a Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota. She would like to be a Superior Court Judge (and has since the 4TH grade). She is a member of the Inland Inferno Triathlon Club and the California State Bar.

Bennett enjoys participating in triathlons, adventure racing and sleeping. She's traveled to Brazil before because she wanted to see the rainforests. She's also traveled to Australia to climb Ayers Rock and dive the Great Barrier Reef. She describes herself as spirited, adventurous and intense. She is most proud of being a mom despite her career accomplishments. If given the choice of being a superhero, she'd want to be Batman because he has all the cool toys and Alfred ("Every mommy in the world needs an Alfred."). Her hero is her husband, Paul, who works as a sheriff's deputy. If she wins the $1 million, she's getting new flooring for her house.

Bennett and her husband have two boys, Zachary and Caleb. They live in Riverside, Calif., with their two dogs, birds and fish. Her birth date is February 12, 1967.

Color: Periwinkle, purple
Scents: Cinnamon, jasmine, CK One
Flowers: Rose
Board Games: Monopoly
Video Games: Freecell
Sports to Play: Softball, soccer, basketball
Sports Teams: Vikings, Die Hard, Angels
Outdoor Activities: Mountain biking, trail running/hiking
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, all reality, CSI
Movies: Gone with the Wind
Actors: John Wayne, James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Mel Gibson
Actresses: Meryl Streep
Music: Christian rock/pop
Magazines: Competitor, Consumer Reports
Books/Authors: Bible, John Grisham, Laurence Sanders
Cereals: Life, Honey Nut Cheerios
Fruits: Mango, papaya
Snack Foods: Sunflower seeds
Cookies: Thin mints (Girl Scout cookies)
Candy Bars: World's Finest, Snickers, Milky Way
Alcoholic Drinks: Don't drink alcohol
Non-Alcoholic: Sunkist, Mountain Dew

Heidi Strobel
Age: 24
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: P.E. Teacher
Hometown: Eldon, MO
Luxury Item: Guitar & Song Book

BIOGRAPHY

Heidi Strobel received a Bachelor of Arts degree in exercise physiology, secondary education and physical education from Drury University in Springfield, Mo. She is currently a physical education and health teacher. She holds one master's degree in physical education and plans to start on a second in nursing next year. She previously worked as a sales representative for a lingerie company, a secretary in a doctor's office and the manager of a fireworks company.

Strobel's three favorite hobbies are running, writing poetry and keeping up on dance music. She describes herself as very conscientious, enthusiastic and determined. If given the chance to hold political office, she would like to be on the State Board of Education to better the schools and to emphasize the importance of health and exercise in the schools. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainer Association, the Missouri Teacher's Association, the Missouri Association of P.E., Health, Recreation and Dance and the Drury Teacher's Association. She is doing this because she loves a challenge of mind and body, and for the experience of a lifetime. If she wins, she will pay off her student loans and buy a car.

Strobel is currently single and resides in Eldon, Mo. Her birth date is October 29, 1978.

Color: Purple, pink
Scents: Roses
Flowers: Purple & yellow roses, lilac
Board Games: Scrabble
Video Games: Frogger, Super Mario
Sports to Play: Running, swimming, ping pong, Frisbee
Sports Teams: Rams, North Carolina college basketball, Cardinals
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, swimming, running
TV Shows: Sex and the City, The Sopranos, Will & Grace, SURVIVOR
Movies: Love & Basketball, Playing by Heart, Pretty Woman
Actors: Tom Hanks, Heath Ledger, Tom Cruise
Actresses: Julia Roberts, Charlize Theron
Music: R&B: Lenny Kravitz, country: Martina McBride, rock: Enrique Iglesias, Matchbox 20
Magazines: Cosmopolitan, Shape
Books/Authors: Maya Angelou
Cereals: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, dry flavored oatmeal
Fruits: Blueberries, watermelon
Snack Foods: Tostitos chips & salsa, Triscuits
Cookies: No-bake cookies, mint Oreos
Candy Bars: Butterfinger
Alcoholic Drinks: Amaretto sour
Non-Alcoholic: Coca-Cola

Janet Koth
Age: 47
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Travel Agent/Abstinence Counselor
Hometown: Manchester, MO
Luxury Item: Daughter's Teddy Bear

BIOGRAPHY

Born and raised in Granite City, Ill., Janet Koth has lived her entire life in the St. Louis area. In 1979, she graduated from the Jewish Hospital School of Nursing, also in St. Louis. A registered nurse and former sales representative, Koth now divides her time between family, motivational presentations and tasks as an independent travel consultant. She is also planning to become certified in the field of hypnosis.

Koth's favorite hobbies are drama, writing, camping and hiking. She describes herself as energetic, creative and a risk-taker. If she could hold any political office, she'd like to be President of the United States because of her determination to be in control and to influence people. She is most proud of the fact that she and her husband, Kurt, were among the first American families to successfully adopt from a Russian orphanage. If she wins the $1 million, she'll treat her family and parents to an extravagant Hawaiian vacation.

Koth currently resides in Manchester, Mo., with her husband and two girls, Kate and Natalie, along with three Siamese cats. Her birth date is November 18, 1955.

Color: Purple
Scents: Obsession, Fendi
Flowers: Lilac
Board Games: Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit
Video Games: None
Sports to Play: Tennis
Sports Teams: Rams
Outdoor Activities: Camping
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, Star Trek: Next Generation, The Osbournes
Movies: The Matrix
Actors: Ed Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Robert De Niro
Actresses: Susan Sarandon
Music: Sting, James Taylor, Dave Matthews, Don Henley
Magazines: Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian
Books/Authors: Vampire series, Anne Rice; murder mysteries, Patricia Cornwell
Cereals: Lucky Charms
Fruits: Oranges, grapes
Snack Foods: Potato chips with French onion dip
Cookies: Girl Scout mint, Oreos, chocolate chip
Candy Bars: Kit Kat, Snickers, Heath bar
Alcoholic Drinks: Expensive merlot, Amber bock
Non-Alcoholic: Coke, Mountain Dew

Jeanne Hebert
Age: 41
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Director of Marketing
Hometown: North Attleboro, MA
Luxury Item: Massage Oil

BIOGRAPHY

Jeanne Hebert graduated from Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., with a degree in Economics. She currently works as the director of marketing for the New England Dairy Promotion Board. She previously worked as a sales manager and restaurant manager.

Her favorite hobbies are cooking, working out with friends and creating new ways to have fun. She describes herself as enthusiastic, free-spirited and outgoing. She has little desire to be in politics. She is most proud of raising her family. Her favorite film is "Sound of Music." She once won a $25,000 shopping spree from a radio station contest and has appeared on a jumbo tron in front of 17,000 people at the Boston Fleet Center after leaping on stage at the encouragement of Alanis Morrisette, who was looking for volunteers to help sing one of her songs. Her mother (who passed away 5 years ago) is her hero. She considers this an opportunity of a lifetime and wants to prove that a 40 year-old woman with three kids, a husband, a dog and a full time job can be the ultimate survivor.

Hebert currently lives in North Attleboro, Mass., with her husband, Carl, and three children, Kaitlyn, Madison and C.J. They have a very active border collie named Holly "Wood" Hebert. Her birth date is January 6, 1962.

Color: Red & yellow
Scents: Wild roses on the beaches of Martha's Vineyard
Flowers: Hydrangea, daisy
Board Games: Monopoly, scrabble
Video Games: Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Sports to Play: Golf
Sports Teams: Patriots
Outdoor Activities: Walking, hiking, fishing
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, CSI
Movies: Sound of Music, Jaws
Actors: Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks
Actresses: Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan
Music: Pop rock
Magazines: Bon Apétit, Fine Cooking
Books/Authors: Love stories, Nora Roberts
Cereals: Cocoa Krispies, Raisin Bran
Fruits: Strawberries
Snack Foods: Pretzels, popcorn, cheese
Cookies: Chocolate chip
Candy Bars: Heath bar, Butterfinger
Alcoholic Drinks: Vodka & soda with lemon, wine
Non-Alcoholic: Milk, water

Jenna Morasca
Age: 21
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Swimsuit Model
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Luxury Item: Zeta Crown

BIOGRAPHY

Jenna Morasca models swimwear on a freelance basis while also competing in beauty pageants. She has won the Venus Swimwear competition two years in a row (2001 and 2002) and was second runner-up in the Miss Pennsylvania U.S.A. beauty pageant in 2001. Additionally, she is currently a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in zoology.

Morasca's hobbies include horseback riding, sleeping and hanging out with her animals (she has a dog, a ferret, three birds, two guinea pigs and a fish). She describes herself as honest, outgoing and funny. If she could hold political office, she'd be President of the United States so she could make all the important decisions. Her favorite sport is football. Her favorite teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos. Her hero is her mother, who has been fighting breast cancer for over ten years. If she wins the money, she wants to buy a car and put a huge sound system in it, chrome wheels and detailing. She also wants to pay off her family's bills and take a trip to Italy with her mom and dad.

Morasca is currently single and living in Bridgeville, Penn. Her birth date is February 15, 1981..

FAVORITES

Color: Purple
Scents: Chocolate
Flowers: Lily, daffodil
Board Games: Monopoly, True Colors
Video Games: Crazy Taxi, The Bouncer, Phantasy Star Online
Sports to Play: Volleyball, cheerleading
Sports Teams: Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers
Outdoor Activities: Camping, nature hikes
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, BIG BROTHER, American Idol, CSI
Movies: Lord of the Rings, Gladiator, The Muppet Christmas Carol
Actors: Tobey Maguire, Joaquin Phoenix, Orlando Bloom
Actresses: Reese Witherspoon, Liv Tyler, Kirsten Dunst
Music: Hip hop, R&B, pop
Magazines: Allure, Cosmopolitan
Books/Authors: Stephen King, Dean Koontz
Cereals: Life, Corn Pops
Fruits: All
Snack Foods: Pringles, soft pretzels, pickles
Cookies: Sugar
Candy Bars: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Alcoholic Drinks: Rum Runner
Non-Alcoholic: Water, Capri Sun

 
Joanna Ward
Age: 31
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: School Guidance Counselor
Hometown: Orangeburg, SC
Luxury Item: Picture of Her Mom

BIOGRAPHY

Color: Red, purple, blue
Scents: Endlesslove, Liz Claiborne
Flowers: Rose
Board Games: Chess, Monopoly, checkers, Taboo
Video Games: Ms Pacman, Jurassic Park
Sports to Play: Basketball, rollerblading
Sports Teams: Phoenix Suns, New England Patriots
Outdoor Activities: Biking, hiking, mountain climbing
TV Shows: TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, X Files
Movies: The Matrix
Actors: Denzel Washington, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Actresses: Angelina Jolie, Ashley Judd, Jada Pinkett Smith
Music: Gospel
Magazines: Jet, Ebony, American Fitness
Books/Authors: Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison; God's Leading Lady, TD Jakes
Cereals: Wheaties, Frosted Mini Wheats, Honey Bunches of Oats (almond)
Fruits: Banana, apple, pear, honeydew melon
Snack Foods: Lowfat Pringles assorted, Crunch 'n Munch, Little Debbie Nutty Bars
Cookies: Chocolate chip, oatmeal, sugar
Candy Bars: Snickers, Twix, Mars, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Alcoholic Drinks: No favorite
Non-Alcoholic: Virgin daiquiris

SHAWNA

Shawna Mitchell
Age: 23
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Retail Clothing Sales
Hometown: Redwood City, CA
Luxury Item: Soccer Ball

BIOGRAPHY

Color: Red, orange
Scents: Humid southern thunderstorm
Flowers: Wildflowers, lily of the valley
Board Games: Chess
Video Games: Mario Cart
Sports to Play: Trail running, soccer
Sports Teams: San Jose Sharks
Outdoor Activities: Trail running
TV Shows: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Movies: Moulin rouge, The Shawshank Redemption
Actors: Kevin Spacey
Actresses: Debra Messing, Julia Roberts, Téa Leoni
Music: John Mayer, Fiona Apple, pop, alternative
Magazines: In Style, Vogue, Backpacker
Books/Authors: The Power of One, Bryce Courtenay
Cereals: O's
Fruits: Guava, orange
Snack Foods: Doritos, cookies 'n' cream ice cream
Cookies: Snickerdoodles
Candy Bars: Snickers
Alcoholic Drinks: Hefeweisen
Non-Alcoholic: Nonfat milk