Savannah Washburn

**Savannah Rose Washburn** (born July 29, 1994) is an American social worker and executive. She is a main character in the Lost Tales universe.

## Savannah Rose Washburn

### Relatives

Leticia Washburn (mother)
Dr. Bob Washburn (father)

Serena Washburn (sister, older)

Shawn "Sonny" Washburn (brother, younger)

Alma Washburn (aunt)

Katie Washburn (cousin)

## **Early Life**

Savannah Washburn was born on July 29, 1994 in Crimson Holler, West Virginia, the daughter of Leticia Washburn (*nee* Bell), a social worker, and Bob Washburn, a general surgeon. She has one older sister, Serena, and a younger brother, Shawn.

Washburn grew up in Crimson Holler, where her mother ran a local settlement house. She attended Crimson Holler School and Shenandoah High School, where she was involved in choir, speech and debate, and robotics. It is also mentioned that she was a Girl Scout. In 2012, her robotics team beat out Jenny Parks's robotics team for a prestigious award. She attended West Virginia University from 2013-2016, where she participated in speech and debate, sang in a community choir, and mentored Shenandoah Robotics. She graduated a year early with a degree in social work. She then attended Central Carolina University for two years, earning a master's degree in social work in 2018.

## **Career**

During her time at WVU, Washburn volunteered at the settlement house her mother ran in Crimson Holler. She completed an internship in the children's wing of Daisy Memorial Hospital from 2016-2018, while completing a graduate program at CCU. After graduating, she became the VP of Social Impact at Jackson-Gadsden Automation, a position she currently holds. She is also a Girl Scout leader for a troop in Daisy, along with Moose Amboni.

## **Personal Life**

Washburn's first romantic relationship was with childhood best friend Trevvor Melton in high school, in an attempt to conceal his sexuality. She had a short fling with Elizabeth Carter at summer robotics camp in 2013. In the past, she is said to have been involved with fellow VP James Douglas. Her current romantic interest is Jared Eaton, a physician's assistant who lives next door. She is bisexual.

It is mentioned that Washburn's extended family would like for her to marry one of her cousins.

Washburn's hobbies include volunteering with Longhorn Robotics, singing in church choir, attending women's group, making and sampling craft beer, playing Fortnite with Trevvor, watching college basketball, cooking, and playing the harmonica.

Washburn has lived with her best friend Jenny Parks in a rented house in Daisy, along with two fish and two snails, since the summer of 2016. In fall 2019, a kitchen fire briefly forced them to live in a nearby hotel, the Eloise. She has also lived with Parks in a townhouse in Manchester, NH in the summer of 2015.

Washburn is a Christian. She attends Daisy Presbyterian Church, where she sings second soprano in the choir and is a member of the women's group.

Washburn drives a red 1950 Chevrolet truck. She often carpools with friends because of her interest in environmental protection.

Washburn is somewhat politically active, having volunteered with local campaigns in the past, and is a registered Democrat.

## **Character History**

Savannah Washburn first appeared in the May 2018 work "Here We Go Again" which was set at Camp Apalachee. She has been portrayed as age 18, 19, 24, and 25. She has held only two occupations, a social worker and a business executive. She has been in few romantic relationships but many friendships. She is usually portrayed as outgoing, warm, intelligent, humorous, confident, accepting, loud, caring, inclusive, dedicated, strong-willed, selfless, and patient. In her first stories, she was slightly colder and more closed off, but remained smart, friendly, and loyal. At first, Jenny feels threatened by Savannah because of her intelligence, strong personality, and status in the robotics world, but after they share a cabin at robotics camp for a few weeks they become closer. Savannah takes care of Jenny after she gets assaulted by Harry, which is when they become even closer. Savannah speaks with a moderate southern accent, although it is more mountainous than her friends'.

Savannah Washburn is described to have thick auburn hair, dark green eyes, and copious freckles. Her hair is mid-length and wavy. Her style is classic and comfortable, although she dresses formally for work. She is always seen wearing an Apple Watch. Her stock color is red. Savannah is also described to be plus-sized, or the same size as Jenny Parks.

## **Favorites**

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Dessert: S'mores

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Favorite Animal: Penguins

Favorite Fruit: Apples

Favorite Subject in School: English

Favorite Food: Peanut butter

Favorite Drink: Corona Extra

Favorite Season: Winter

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving