Passion and Preservation
The side-by-side cornerstones subscribed to by all members of Real Live Relic Hunter. All members do so voluntarily and 'sans salaire' (without pay), dedicated to living out their passion for exploration and achieving preservation of their discovery. Unique attributes for a unique team!
The side-by-side cornerstones subscribed to by all members of Real Live Relic Hunter. All members do so voluntarily and 'sans salaire' (without pay), dedicated to living out their passion for exploration and achieving preservation of their discovery. Unique attributes for a unique team!
Andrew Ostrowski, Director and founder of Real Live Relic Hunter. Mr. Ostrowski is a freelance writer. He has published in various newspapers including the Staten Island Advance. Mr. Ostrowski's relic hunting travels have taken him from such unique habitats as the Desert of Maine to the ruins of Montségur Castle in the French Pyrenees to the arid atmosphere of the Middle East. He credits two household names with inspiring his founding idea, Harrison Ford, or better known as "Indiana Jones", and Doctor Joseph D. "Joedy" Smith, professor of biblical studies at Wagner College. Mr. Ostrowski is an avid animal lover and proponent of vegetarianism as well as leather alternatives. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling and woodworking. He lives in Staten Island, New York.
Celeste Eagleston, Modeling Actress. Ms. Eagleston is a former senior marketing specialist for Canon, USA. She is a New York State licensed wildlife rehabilitator and small aircraft pilot, and also volunteers as an EMT first responder. Ms. Eagleston has modeled for Pocono Mountain resorts and has dealt with actor Corbin Bernsen and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Vincent LaForet. Her interest in photography has led her to pursue venues in cinematography, videography, and film and she has worked with known personalities in the entertainment industry including Red Buttons, Phyllis Diller, Jackie Mason, and Pat Cooper. She brings to the team a vast knowledge of marketing strategy combined with modeling experience. Ms. Eagleston has a strong interest in nutrition and natural health, specifically the vegan lifestyle. Her hobbies include traveling, having been to several exotic ports of call such as Indonesia and Malaysia in search of healthy vegan food. Ms. Eagleston is also involved in animal rescue intervention. In her spare time, she works with animal rescue groups, helping to find shelters, homes, and preventing abuse. She lives in Elmont, New York.
Celeste Eagleston, Modeling Actress. Ms. Eagleston is a former senior marketing specialist for Canon, USA. She is a New York State licensed wildlife rehabilitator and small aircraft pilot, and also volunteers as an EMT first responder. Ms. Eagleston has modeled for Pocono Mountain resorts and has dealt with actor Corbin Bernsen and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Vincent LaForet. Her interest in photography has led her to pursue venues in cinematography, videography, and film and she has worked with known personalities in the entertainment industry including Red Buttons, Phyllis Diller, Jackie Mason, and Pat Cooper. She brings to the team a vast knowledge of marketing strategy combined with modeling experience. Ms. Eagleston has a strong interest in nutrition and natural health, specifically the vegan lifestyle. Her hobbies include traveling, having been to several exotic ports of call such as Indonesia and Malaysia in search of healthy vegan food. Ms. Eagleston is also involved in animal rescue intervention. In her spare time, she works with animal rescue groups, helping to find shelters, homes, and preventing abuse. She lives in Elmont, New York.
Karen Grant, Modeling Actress. Ms. Grant is a New York State accountant. She brings a wealth of talent to the team, having appeared in numerous films and stage theater and screen works, including "The Stepford Wives," Woody Allen's "Celebrity" and the theatrical versions of "Dangerous Liaisons" and "All My Sons". She has also worked internationally, appearing in Egyptian Media Production's Hanan and Hanine. She took on the role of "Julie Coleman" in Sen3Films' "Love and Lost" and has appeared in Hudson Valley Web TV's "Ace-O-Spades" music video. Her hobbies include all genres of reading and digital photography (RLRH's favorite shop), and a love for gardening. In her spare time, Ms. Grant enjoys traveling the world, and of course, hunting for relics. She lives in the Bronx, New York.
Eliza Wierzbinska, Modeling Actress. Ms. Wierzbinska is the former Miss Polonia 2009 of Staten Island, NY. She brings to the team a modeling resume dating to when she was just 14 years old, most notably with the famous Wilhelmina Agency. Ms. Wierzbinska is a graduate of Adelphi University, summa cum laude, and is pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology. Her hobbies include all forms of artistic expression and creativity. She is often found amidst the culture of her beloved New York City, expressing a profound interest in off-Broadway theatrical productions, including the ever-popular Shakespeare in the Park. In her spare time, Ms. Wierzbinska enjoys opera, ballet, philharmonic, and all-things cultural including a love for museums, with particular emphasis on the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). When not studying or sightseeing, Ms. Wierzbinska assists in community volunteer work. She also finds time to keep herself in shape via an organic diet combined with road running and an intense gym workout. She lives in Staten Island, New York.
Andrew Warren, Ancient Site Researcher. Mr. Warren is a freelance linguistics translator. He is a dual citizen of both the United States and France, and frequently travels to his family's residence near Toulouse, France. Mr. Warren is an avid historian of philosophy and secret culture. He serves the team during the initial inception of the exploration and discovery process as its site researcher. Entirely computer savvy, Mr. Warren utilizes the networking capabilities of the world wide web in drawing up an analysis of a potential discovery site. His hobbies include delectable French cheeses and following the New York Knicks. Mr. Warren also holds the unofficial world record for air traveling before the age of 20, having flown a total of 116 times. In his spare time he enjoys reading the works of Nietzsche. He lives in Staten Island, New York.
Izabela Majewska, Supporting Model. Ms. Majewska is a Fordham University graduate and holds a B.A. in International Studies. While at Fordham, she was the recipient of the prestigious Dean's Scholarship. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in Political Science. Ms. Majewska began her modeling debut when she was still in high school. While in high school, she ran a hugely successful clothing drive for orphanages in Poland, Ukraine, and Russia adding to her fervor for humanitarianism. Ms. Majewska was crowned Miss Polonia 2003 and also competed in the 2004 Miss Staten Island pageant. She is an active member of both the Pulaski Day Parade Committee and St. Stanislaus Kostka Church on Staten Island. Her hobbies include ballroom dancing and listening to European "techno" music, as well as sketching and monochromatic photography. She admits her love for renaissance art in the company of an assortment of French cheeses with fine red wine and flourless chocolate cake. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, reading adventure novels, and ice skating. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Zsa Zsa Riordan, Apprentice Actress. Ms. Riordan has assumed the role of an experienced veteran in the sports arena, as an internationally competitive figure skater. Hailing from Philadelphia, PA, she began her skating debut at the age of three. Five years later, the then eight year old wunderkind began her tutelage under the great Elaine Zayak. She holds the 2009 Polish Junior National Championship title, and has placed in the upper tier at several events worldwide, including being a three time Silver Medalist at the North Atlantic Championships. Ms. Riordan has also achieved Gold Medals from the U.S. Figure Skating Association for her maneuvers on the ice and her freestyle. She was also a member of the 2009 World Team which competed in Sofia, Bulgaria. Ms. Riordan trains at the renowned Ice House. In the social arena, she was chosen to skate in "Diva's on Ice" with Olympic stars Kataryna Witt (aka MacGyver's girlfriend), Tara Lipinski, and Kristi Yamaguci. Ms. Riordan enjoys playing the guitar, cinema, and sports a passion for Hip-Hop and Rap music. She is an active snowboarder and fashion aficionado, supplemented by her love of Polish cuisine. Ms. Riordan, a CPR-EMT certified individual, especially enjoys her collection of Swarovski crystals. She is a graduate of Felician College and lives in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Tom Ostrowski, Video and Sound Engineer. As the youngest member of the Real Live Relic Hunter Team, Mr. Ostrowski brings proven experience in the video and sound discipline. He is most notably known for his "Clay People" You-Tube animation videos and SOCOM videos, both of which having received numerous public accolades. He is a graduate of the New England School of Communications in Bangor, Maine and holds a degree in Video Production. He currently edits for a firm in Los Angeles, California. His hobbies include all-things animated, Airsoft, and being a fan of the New York Yankees. In his spare time he enjoys digital photography, airsoft range, and making pizza. He lives in North Hollywood, California.
Thomas Ostrowski, Sr., Olde New England Site Advisor. Mr. Ostrowski is responsible for advising the team on exploration and discovery attempts in the northeastern United States. Based in Maine, his territorial duties cover Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, as well as marine archaeological areas along the Atlantic Ocean's New England coast. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the College of Staten Island, and is a retired employee of the U.S. Government. His hobbies include exploring the rivers and lakes of Maine and kayaking amid Casco Bay off the coast of Portland. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, golf, building projects at home, and spending time with his family. He lives on the outskirts of Portland, Maine.
Thomas Ostrowski, Sr., Olde New England Site Advisor. Mr. Ostrowski is responsible for advising the team on exploration and discovery attempts in the northeastern United States. Based in Maine, his territorial duties cover Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, as well as marine archaeological areas along the Atlantic Ocean's New England coast. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the College of Staten Island, and is a retired employee of the U.S. Government. His hobbies include exploring the rivers and lakes of Maine and kayaking amid Casco Bay off the coast of Portland. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, golf, building projects at home, and spending time with his family. He lives on the outskirts of Portland, Maine.
Fr. Fergus Clarke, OFM, Spiritual Advisor. Fr. Fergus Clarke is a Franciscan priest who has been at the service of the Custody of the Holy Land for more than twenty years. He can be heard playing in the convent of St. Saviour's Monastery or during the solemn celebrations at the Holy Sepulchre where he is the assistant organist. Originally from Ireland, he had gone to the USA to study and then stayed there in the service of a diocese. The impulse to become a Franciscan that he had felt in the Holy Land did not leave him for all the time he was back in California, day and night, for years. A process of discernment began. He was happy with what he was doing, but he had to examine the desire that was growing inside him. Three years later, he left the diocese to join the Franciscans. He lives in Jerusalem, Israel.
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