Brian and Scott met way back in 2001 at Cactus High School while Scott was a senior and Colonel in the Junior ROTC program, and Brian was a new freshman cadet. They didn't hang out too much then, mostly buds through their mutual friend CJ, but when Scott showed up at The University of Arizona seven years later while Brian was a junior, they became best friends over a lot of video games and late nights at Denny's.

Rachel and Angelina met their junior year of high school. They became quick friends as they bonded over a similar use of sarcasm and intellect. They were also partners on the debate team senior year. As adults they have often been separated by distance but have remained close and are usually the first to know what is going on in the other's life.

Adrian was a part of the infamous Cub Class 2011 of the Arizona Ambassador Honorary that became the major turning point of the program and Scott's time at The University of Arizona. While Scott supervised Adrian for those three years, their friendship only strengthened in the years after, through many personal and professional challenges for both men, with many more wins and successes.

Sylvia is Angelina's little sister. Growing up, Angelina made sure that she was introduced and learned to love the nerdy things in life and will send each other SpongeBob or Lord of the Rings memes.

Alex and Scott met during Scott's first day working at The University of Arizona. He took Scott under his wing and mentored him for years, all the while the two men developed a great working relationship and even stronger friendship. They co-planned countless programs at the UA and shared a lot of adventures outside of work. Scott was one of Alex's groomsmen for his wedding recently, and the two kept in touch long after Alex clinched a coveted position at UW Madison.

Sammy is Angelina's youngest sister. She has a quirky sense of humor that the bride and the rest of the family love. She has taught Angelina that life is better if you are being yourself.