Watervliet resident Pat Cusack has been announced as part of the cast for the CBS show "Survivor: David vs. Goliath."

The series returns this fall for its 37th season, with 20 new castaways divided into two groups of 10. According to CBS, those who make up the "David" tribe have overcome adversity in their lives. Contestants on the "Goliath" tribe tend to capitalize on their individual advantages and use it against their opponents.