Meet Team Mt. Assisi

Let us introduce you to the members of Team Mt. Assisi, a group of brave and slightly crazy competitors who wowed the crowd with their
athletic prowess in our four events — a Wheelchair Race, Hula Hoop Contest, Wheelchair Obstacle Course, and Water Balloon Toss.

  • A woman with light skin, gray hair pulled back, wearing hoop earrings and a white shirt, outdoors near a brick wall, with headphones around her neck.

    DYNAMITE

    TIFFANY BUCERO

    Department: Resident Care

    Scouting Report: Recently landed on the injured list, so her performance wasn’t as explosive as she’d hoped. Still up for limited action.

  • Smiling elderly woman with gray hair, wearing sunglasses, a yellow headband with red, green, and yellow colors, earrings, and a colorful tie-dye tank top. She is outdoors with tents and chairs in the background.

    MEGA CHEGAS

    ELAINE CHEGAS

    Department: Activities

    Scouting Report: She brightens up Saturdays around here, so keep an eye on how well she handles weekday action.

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with short dark hair, outdoors with trees in the background.

    FANCY ANCY

    SISTER ANCY FRANCIS

    Department: Resident Care

    Scouting Report: Don’t be duped by her shy, sisterly demeanor. She’s sure to make a big splash in the water balloon toss.

  • An older man with glasses and gray hair making an energetic expression with arms raised, wearing a white t-shirt with a green tree logo.

    HUNKA-HUNKA HUNKELE

    DAVE HUNKELE

    Department: Maintenance

    Scouting Report: He can plant fear in the hearts of the competition as well as he plants flowers on our grounds.

  • A woman with dark hair in a ponytail smiling, wearing a white t-shirt with a green tree logo and text that says 'Mt. Asheville'.

    SHE-REX

    CAROLYN HUNTER

    Department: Food Service

    Scouting Report: In the diningroom, she dishes out daily meals. On the playing field, she serves up fierce competition.

  • A woman with short gray hair, glasses, and a face mask around her neck smiling and raising her arm. Two other women are in the background, one with glasses and a gray shirt, and another with a red and blue outfit.

    P.I.T.A.

    CAROLYN KLINGENSMITH

    Department: Resident Care

    Scouting Report: Known for crazy outfits and piloting Resident wheelchairs with speed and agility. Piloting herself — not so much. Has earned the nickname P.I.T.A. (short for pain in the … well, you get the idea!)

  • A woman with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a light-colored T-shirt, standing in a group setting.

    SISTER SHORT STUFF

    SISTER GRACY KUNDUKULAM

    Department: Resident Care

    Scouting Report: On or off the field, she’s proof that good things come in small packages. Often thrown off her game by giggling.

  • A smiling woman with reddish-blonde hair and glasses holding a small gold trophy outdoors.

    SIZZLIN' CINDY

    CINDY MCCULLOUGH

    Department: Resident Care

    Scouting Report: She might seem like a sweetheart, but when it comes to next-level competition, she can show a real hot streak.

  • Portrait of a woman with short brown hair and a slight smile, wearing a blue top, standing in front of a brick wall.

    NITRO

    SHARON NUTTALL

    Department: Resident Care

    Scouting Report: Steady in the workplace can mean unpredictable on the playing field. She’s short but sassy and lives up to her nickname.

  • Elderly woman with multicolored hair, large patterned sunglasses, and a scarf around her neck, smiling outside in front of a brick building.

    JO-JO O

    JOANNE OSBORN

    Department: Business Office

    Scouting Report: She’s a classy lassy who owns way too many pairs of sunglasses. Fancies herself as a modern-day Jackie O.

  • Smiling blonde woman wearing sunglasses and a white shirt outdoors, with older people in the background.

    MEANO SPINO

    KELLY SPINO

    Department: Wellness Center

    Scouting Report: Some may say Kelly is “advanced because she doubles as an athlete and also team trainer.

  • A smiling man wearing a gray headband and a white shirt, outdoors with trees in the background.

    COACH DO-RAG

    TOM STEENBEKE

    Department: Maintenance

    Scouting Report: He’s known for fixing things around here, and may have fixed a few events too. Failed a steroid test the morning before the competition.

  • A woman smiling outdoors wearing glasses and a white shirt, with trees and parked cars in the background.

    TURBO

    DANIELLE THOMPSON

    Department: Resident Care

    Scouting Report: She may look young, but she is wise beyond her years. She doesn’t need any “aide” to make a strong showing.

  • Smiling woman wearing a large straw sunhat, oversized green sunglasses, and a purple and blue lei, with a window and brick house in the background.

    TORNADO

    TAMMY TOWERS

    Department: Housekeeping

    Scouting Report: With stamina and swagger vacuum-packed into one complete package, she leaves the competition in the “dust.”

  • A woman wearing red cat-eye sunglasses, a bandana with red, white, and blue stripes, and a light gray T-shirt, outdoors during daytime.

    EAGER VEVERS

    KAREN VEVERS

    Department: Activities

    Scouting Report: One of our most “active” athletes. Training regimen includes seated exercise, Wii Bowling and plenty of Bingo.

  • A woman smiling at the camera with a winking expression, wearing a patterned blouse and an orange lei necklace, in a decorated indoor setting.

    MARY, MARY QUITE CONTRARY

    MARY BANOVIC

    Department: Resident Care

    Scouting Report: Her strong-suit is connecting with the fans. Experienced in international competition. Currently has the best tan on the team.