Mary Ellen began her tenure at Camp Thunderbird in 1989 as a seven-year-old camper. She was a staple at camp through 2004 as a camper, CIT, counselor and head counselor. As a counselor, Mary Ellen worked at sailing, skiing and the pool. She loved water activities and even served as co-chief and chief at the pool and sailing. Charlie began his time at T-Bird in 1999 as a younger boy’s counselor while working at the ropes course. He followed that up as the Outpost Coordinator and then three years as the younger boy’s head counselor. After a short stint away from camp he returned for two summers as the Program Director from 2005-2006. The closing ceremony of 2005 marked a special moment for the Grahams as Charlie proposed to Mary Ellen on stage. Bo Thompson announced the first Diamond Bandana that night! Charlie and Mary Ellen now live in Mt. Airy, NC with their two children, Beau (7) and Libby (4).
