Christopher Lash, 18, is the son of Darren and Gloria Quaintance of Ranck Rd. in Morgantown. He grew up in Morgantown surrounded by his family, nature and the word of God. He was educated for years at High Point Baptist School in Geigertown, and graduated with a state certified diploma from Buxmont Christian Educational Institute in Telford, PA, this past June.

Once he had graduated, Lash was told by his father “Every young man has a calling to go west.”

It was a family tradition. Darren had begun the tradition after his own graduation and a month long trip with Outward Bound, in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. Christopher’s older brother Justin also would ‘go west’ to work at a Colorado Ranch the summer after his own graduation. Now it was Chris’ turn.

Once he had graduated, Lash was told by his father “Every young man has a calling to go west.”

It was a family tradition. Darren had begun the tradition after his own graduation and a month long trip with Outward Bound, in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. Christopher’s older brother Justin also would ‘go west’ to work at a Colorado Ranch the summer after his own graduation. Now it was Chris’ turn.