Laan came to Pendleton from Caldwell, Idaho, where she taught 3rd Grade for the past two years. Prior to that, she taught 1st Grade at Highland Hills Elementary in Hermiston.

McCaleb grew up on the Olympic Peninsula in Port Angeles, Washington. Upon graduation, he accepted a scholarship to BMCC and participated on the Rodeo Team.

Originally from Pendleton, Lewis moved to Kiona-Benton. Upon graduation from high school, she returned to Pendleton to attend BMCC on a rodeo scholarship.