Quick Bio: Kurtis was born and raised in Washington. From a young age, he has been self-motivated and passionate about his schooling leading to his aspiration to become an international doctor and travel the world. Last spring, Kurtis spent two weeks in Ghana, West Africa on a mission, and will be returning next year. Also, he will be going to Guatemala this summer and Uganda next summer on medical missions. Besides being involved in both sports and clubs at his high school, Kurtis enjoys spending time with friends, playing the piano, and staying active athletically.