Et cetera : NCCC Corps Class 21 Spotlight: Regan Naughton

By: Marilyn Ponce

Name: Regan Naughton

Hometown: Bow, New Hampshire

Regan Naughton from Bow, New Hampshire is serving on team Cedar 2 in AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Class 21. She arrived in Vinton in February of 2015 to start her 10-month service term with the program. Cedar 2 is made up of nine people from across the country who serve together around the Midwest.

Before her term of service, Regan graduated from Bow High School in June 2014. Afterwards, she attended the New Hampshire Technical Institute, a community college in Concord, to study Human Services. Regan brings an array of different skills to the program including prior community service experience and knowledge of American Sign Language.

Regan talks about her motivation to join the program, “I wanted more hands-on experiences with helping people in need and time to explore possible career opportunities for future study.”

Cedar 2 served on their first project in Lincoln Park, Michigan with Habitat for Humanity Detroit where they primarily assisted with installing siding, painting, setting doors, installing cabinets, and installing trim material for two homes. Additionally, they begun construction on a third home which entailed framing, roofing, siding, and completing its exterior.

They are currently on their second project in Oregon, Illinois serving with Stronghold Camp and Retreat center from April 30 to June 11. The team is assisting with Stronghold’s ecosystem management plan by removing invasive plant species such as autumn olive, honeysuckles, buckthorn, and burning bush. They are using herbicides to prevent growth and cut existing brush. The team is also setting up four long-term monitoring systems to observe plant ecosystems and mark meter square areas for easy identification.

After completing the program in November, Regan plans on returning to college to finish her studies.

Some fun facts about Regan:

Q: What is your favorite TV show and why? Grey’s Anatomy because there’s so much drama.

Q: What song best describes you? You’re Gonna Miss This by Trace Adkins because I will always miss New Hampshire

Q: If you could have a superpower what would it be and why? To brighten someone’s day because sometimes it’s hard to get through

Q: What is the most challenging and/or exciting thing you have done? Indoor skydiving because it’s really hard to keep your balance

Q: What is one thing you can’t live without? My family

Q: What is one thing you would like to try but have not had the chance? Tough Mudder Race