John Beute grew up in Kinnelon, NJ and graduated from Dartmouth College in June 2020, where he majored in Biological Anthropology and Psychology. At Dartmouth, John was the president of his a cappella group, a campus tour guide, and an EMT for the campus emergency medical squad. In his free time, he enjoys running, playing piano, watching football, and spending time with his family and friends. After THANC, John plans to pursue a career in medicine.