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The husband of Queen Victoria started the tradition of bring a tree into the house for Christmas.
Green & Gold
Volume XXVII, Issue V A Publication of Wesleyan School December 8, 2022
EDITORIAL
Editor-in-chief Audrey Pursell encourages students to volunteer over the Christmas season.
Pg. 2 The Athletic Circle of Honor recognizes outstanding alumni for their contributions to the Wesleyan athletic programs between the girls and boys varsity basketball games against West Hall on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at 7 p.m in Yancey Gymnasium. “The Athletic Circle of Honor is a formal way of recognizing the best student athletes who come through Wesleyan,” Assistant Head of School for Advancement Marc Khedouri said.
NEWS
Wesleyan students are encouraged to show their generosity for the amazing donors on John Wesley Day.
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FEATURES
Check out what Wesleyan students did over Thanksgiving break.
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SPORTS
Wesleyan’s winter sports teams challenge their opponents throughout the season thus far.
“Hello Dolly!” Did you hear the cast began pratice?
Caitlin Bridgers
Wesleyan Wolf Players production will be performing the winter musical, “Hello Dolly” February 1-4 in Powell Theatre, inviting anyone who wants to see a vibrant, full of life show. The directors, cast, and backstage crew have begun practices to make this musical one of the best ones yet. When interviewed about her hopes for the upcoming production, high school Theater Director Stephanie Simmons says she is “hoping it brings a lot of joy to everyone – not just the cast members or backstage and design crew, but the audience too.” “Hello Dolly” is a cheerful musical that is full of vibrance and very entertaining. “Hello Dolly” is set in at the turn of the century in 1898. It is based off an old film called “The Matchmaker.” At the time, people typically had arranged marriages or hired a matchmaker. In this musical, Dolly is a matchmaker. The musical follows her and her clients’ storylines as she matches different couples. She begins to feel a longing to find a match for herself. When asked why she chose this play, Simmons said, “I want the cast and high schoolers to see what difference a 100 years makes of how people meet each other, but also see some similarities with matchmaking apps and social media.” Everyone is looking for love, and that part of the human condition will never change. The matchmaking side of the production will add humor and a good twist to
that fact.
(l to r) Freshman Fiona Callahan, sophomores Ellie Simmons, and Allison Simmons practice their soprano parts during musical rehearsal. Hanrahan (cont’d on pg. 6)
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Athletic Circle of Honor inducts new members
Walker Huckaby
Jameson Kavel ‘17 throws the ball to first base to get an out for the Duke Blue Devils.
Alexander Glover promotes Christmas Spirit
Jack Hobgood
For senior Alexander Glover, something that started off as watching YouTube videos of middle-aged men syncing music to their Christmas light show in their suburban front yard has developed into something that is becoming a Wesleyan Christmas tradition for many. Glover has been putting on a light show throughout the holiday season for the past few years for all to see. After watching countless videos of light shows and falling in love with the idea of putting on one himself, Glover made it happen. His show started off with minimal lights and decorations. As he’s bought up additional product and invested more of his time and money into the development of the show, it has grown into a much larger performance, which many Wesleyan students, faculty members, and parents watch each year. (cont’d on pg. 11)
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