AND THE WOLVES GO MARCHING IN Since 2000, the Marching Wolves have been dazzling football fans with their creative vision, precise choreography, and musical talent. Behind every finely tuned note and every well-timed step, students in the marching band are also practicing servant leadership skills that they will carry into college and beyond. Servant leadership is first modeled by 24-year Wesleyan veteran Jeff Foster, who has been directing the Marching Wolves for their entire existence. His selflessness and dedication has led to more than 40% of Wesleyan band students continuing to march in college, compared to just 3% nationwide. When walking through the Fine Arts Building, you pass by trophy cases full of awards and accolades, but beyond building a legacy of success, Foster says, “What keeps me here is the relationships with the kids.” Foster’s heart for building relationships sets the standard for the students who are eager to follow in his leadership footsteps.
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