Being a Jimmy changes a person. This is an extremely undocumented fact. And the Jimmy metamorphosis begins almost immediately. Whether a new Jimmy is an iGo repeat offender (veteran of many trips) or brand new to the iGo culture, transformation commences soon after Jimmy enters the not-so-hallowed halls of the World Wide Headquarters.

The catalyst of change seems to center on Jimmy’s newly acquired royal status. After all, Jimmy is annually immortalized (as much as one can be immortalized for one summer) when we place their image on the iGosian currency. In one sense you could call Jimmy the Prince and Princess of iGosia. Or you could also call them our interns.

Just to be clear, Jimmy doesn’t arrive with such lofty aspirations. They honestly thought they would never be royals.  They are here to serve and to fully embrace the “behind the scenes” work of mobilization. But royalty happens nonetheless.

Ladies, Gentlemen, and iGosians, we proudly introduce you to this year’s Jimmy. Welcome them to the royal family. (bios complete with before and after photos) .

Jimmy Kaitlyn — from Sanger, Texas,

School – Junior at Oklahoma Baptist University Major – Secondary English Education.

Favorite Food – Ice Cream

Personal Trivia – I have a twin brother (who happens to be the JSI Madrid Team Leader this summer)

People Might Not Know – I am taking an Arabic class “just for fun.” You wouldn’t know b/c I am horrible at it.

Favorite Musician/Book – I am terrible at favorite questions. Right now I love Broken Vessels by Hillsong.

iGo History – Paris 2012, Paris JSI 2013, and Madrid JSI Team Leader 2014.

Jimmy Caroline — from Kilgore, Texas

School – Junior at Mississippi College   Major – Nursing

Favorite Food – Pizza and M&M’s. Chocolate comes from a bean, therefore it is a “vegetable”, so I love vegetables.

Personal Trivia – I love to sew.

People Might Not Know – I was once grounded from buying books.

Favorite Musician/Book – I love to read, but if I have to choose it would be Redeeming Love and Pride and Prejudice.

iGo History – Tokyo 2010 and Paris JSI 2011.

Jimmy Audrey (Code name – Audge) from Cypress, Texas (which is near H-town)

School – Junior at University of Mary Hardin Baylor   Major – Public Relations

Favorite Food – Bushfire Tacos at Torchy’s.

Personal Trivia – If whistling was an Olympic sport , I would probably get a gold medal.

People Might Not Know – I’m obsessed with music from the 50’s. Yes, I’m an old lady trapped in a 21-year old body.

Favorite Musician/Book – The Screwtape Letters for my book and The Gaslight Anthem for my band.

iGo History – None. I had never even heard of iGo before this year.

Jimmy Ty from Harleton, Texas (a small, but charming East Texas town.)

School – Sophomore at Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University   Major – International Studies

Favorite Food – Sushi. Specifically I like Alaska roll the best.

Personal Trivia – I am colorblind (just like this year’s iGo mascot #YearoftheDeer)

People Might Not Know – I auditioned for a role in Polar Express when I was young. #BELIEVE

Favorite Musician/Book – The Name of the Wind

iGo History – Central Asia 2012 and Madrid JSI 2014