Green & Gold, Vol. 26, Issue VIII

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Volume 26, Issue VIII EDITORIAL “I will be giving my all to these relationships because I want to extract the value out of every moment I have left at Wesleyan.”

Lily Morris stresses how seniors must push through the last few days of high school.

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FINE ARTS

The Wesleyan Wolf Players prepare for their spring plays.

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March 31, 2022

24th Annual Wesleyan Artist The theme for Market returns to campus Prom 2022 revealed

Riley Cavanaugh The Wesleyan Artist Market is returning to Yancy Gymnasium on April 29-30, providing an opportunity for community members of all ages to explore different mediums of art and support Wesleyan. Fine Arts director Meg Foster said, “We are really excited to have the Artist Market return to campus.” The market will be open on Friday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

oil, photography, watercolor, whimsical, wood, textiles, and gourmet baked goods.

Sophomore Dane Scott is selling stickers at this year’s Artist Market. Scott said, “I participated in last year’s Artist Market and sold all of my designs online. I had a fun time doing it online last year, but I can’t wait to be in person and get to interact with people.”

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The market will be open Friday, April 29.

April 29 will feature other events alongside the art like pizza on the quad, opening remarks, a tuition raffle, and a $500 gift card give away.

Pizza will be served around 3 p.m. in addition to the various pastries and baked goods available for purchase. At 4 p.m., opening remarks will be given by Chris Cleveland, and the tuition raffle and gift card giveaway will take place.

Parent volunteers have been working tirelessly to make this event a success. This year’s market will mark the 24th anniversary of the annual Wesleyan Artist Market. It will feature around 80 professional artists across the southeast, and about 12 student artists.

The market is sure to appeal to art lovers of all kinds. It will showcase art from many difference mediums including acrylic, oil, ceramics, drawing, glass, jewelry, mixed media,

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In 2020, the Artist Market displayed artists’ and students’ paintings.

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He is selling a wide variety of stickers including original designs and car sketches.

Scott makes his creations in Adobe Illustrator drawing and coloring his designs. From there he sends his final design to a printing company that ships the printed stickers back to him. (cont’d on pg 13)

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Christians participate in Lent to prepare for Easter

Caroline Croley Lent is the time for Christians to fast from distractions in their everyday life for the 40 The mission trips days before Easter so they can experience the relay how they served joy of Christ’s resurrection more fully. This and how they conyear, Lent began on March 2, Ash Wednesnected with God day, and will end on Maundy Thursday, April through their journals. 14.

Pg. 6 When asked about Lent, Director of Christian Life Greg Lisson said, “In our culture, SPORTS we’re not very good at slowing down and appreciating the meaning behind things especially in our faith.” Lent is a season for Christians to slow down and ruminate in their faith. It is also a time for those who participate to sit in the darkness of mortality. That is why the season of Lent is started with placement of an ash cross on the forehead only – to remind Christians that they are Check out how the temporary and will all die one day. spring sports are Lent is also a time for fasting. In the past, dominating their com- Lisson has given up chocolate and streaming petition this season services. He has also done full fasts where he Pg. 14 goes a couple days without eating. “Fasting is a very cool way to focus your mind and heart,” Lisson said. Lisson encouraged all students to participate in the fasting of Lent

with thoughtfulness. He encouraged students to fast from something that is a distraction, but something that is not too simple or too challenging. He cautions if a student is an athlete that they do not diet for health reasons.

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High school English teacher Ellen Paroli celebrates Lent and has given up social media in the past. “I was able to cut out social media and fill my time with better things, like reading a book or speaking more to my family,” Paroli said. Paroli also always gives up sweets and peanut butter because those are

two of her biggest food cravings.

When asked what he gives up for Lent, high school English teacher Brooks Hanrahan said, “In high school, I always gave up soft drinks. Now I usually give up a food or adhere to a diet that’s going to be challenging, like not eating carbs or not eating meat for 40 days.” For this Lent season, Hanrahan is trying to be more diligent with reading scripture.

Wesleyan celebrates the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday morning service every year. This year the service was in Austin Chapel on March 2 at 7:30 am. The service is not required for Wesleyan students and faculty but was available for those who wish to participate.

Lisson encourages students and faculty to participate in Lent so that they can celebrate and appreciate the coming of Jesus Christ more fully on Easter Sunday. Lent represents a season of darkness that should not overshadow the fact that Jesus overcomes death and rises again on Easter Sunday. Because of this, Christians can celebrate that they can have a new life in Christ.

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EDITORIAL

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Senior class should push forward Lily Morris First semester was a whirlwind of college applications, academic pressures, Covid precautions, and transforming friend groups. However, second semester has brought a different array of obstacles in school and in life, and there has been an obvious shift in the vibes of the senior class. We are exhausted from the barrage of work we had to face from the first half of senior year, but we are filled with excitement about the celebration of graduation that is yet to come. As this shift in the atmosphere is present in our second semester, I want to advise the class of 2022 to push on in our academic work, in our relationships, and live in the moment to leave a positive impact Wesleyan.

Secondly, I want to advise seniors to continue pushing forward deeper into their relationships at school.

Wesleyan is a place filled with wonderful students and

I will be giving my all ot these relationships because I want to extract the value out of every moment I have left at Wesleyan.

Taking full advantage of the resources we have here, even when we feel like giving up academically will help us go into summer having no regrets.

faculty who bring unique perspectives into our lives, and letting this last part of the semester pass us by without diving deeper into these relationships would be a waste. I have made some truly wonderful relationships with my peers, students in other grades, and teachers here, and I will be giving my all to these relationships because I want to extract the value out of every moment I have left at Wesleyan. I hope any senior reading this reflects on the relationships here that are important to them and hopefully does the same.

My last piece of advice pertaining to pushing for-

First, I want to advise the seniors to simply keep trying in school. I know the feeling of “senioritis” has kicked in for many already but using Wesleyan in these last few to gain knowledge and strengthen our cognitive abilities will benefit us greatly. Taking full advantage of the resources we have here even when we feel like giving up academically will help us go into summer having no regrets. We will be very thankful for continuing to put in effort academically during this last period of time, so I highly advise the seniors to continue committing to their classwork, so we can feel confident headed towards graduation in our academic abilities.

ward is actually to pace yourself. Take a break if you need it. I completely understand it is easier said than done, but although it is sometimes difficult to take longer breaks during the school week, I have found that scheduling time during my day to intentionally let myself rest has been very beneficial to my mental state and my academic ability. During the days where

I have found that scheduling time during my day to intentionally let myself rest has been very beneficial to my mental state and my academic ability.

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Taking intentional time for myself also helps me to be more mindful in my relationships, and in taking time to love myself, I can better love and be there for my friends and family. am able to focus more on my school work as well.

Taking intentional time for myself also helps me to be more mindful in my relationships, and in taking time to love myself, I can better love and be there for my friends and family.

I hope these words of advice help any peers to reprioritize and refocus during these last few months of the school year. As college decisions, final exams, and the excitement of graduation and summer approach with speed, my hope for our class is that we keep pushing forward, putting in effort, and prioritizing mental wellness during this fast-changing, meaningful time of the year.

Sincerely,

Lily Morris Editor-in-Chief

Michael Tablada

College advising to-do list

EASTER BREAK

Seniors:

April 21

Dawson Zimmerman

April 29

Senior Chapel (Friday)

- Make your final college decision.

- Make housing deposit.

May

May 5

I have given myself time to simply journal, talk with my parents, walk my dogs, or do something I love that gives my mind a break, I find that I am calmer and

- Make roomate decision.

- Sign up for orientation.

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- Look at curriulum to see which courses you would like to take.

Green & Gold Staff Editor-in-Chief.....................................................................Lily Morris ‘22 Assistant Editor-in-Chief.................................................Ella Rayburn ‘22 Senior Spotlight/Layout Editor.................................Kendrick Archer ‘22 Features Editor..........................................................Teagan Wilkenloh ‘22 Fine Arts Editor............................................................Caroline Croley ‘23 Student Life & News Editor.................................................Alex Edgar ‘23 Christian Life Editor...........................................Comforter Afobunor ‘22 Staff writers...............................Riley Cavanaugh ‘23, Audrey Pursell ‘23 ........................................Anna Rae Copeland ‘22, Hampton Huggins ‘22 ..........................................................Audrey Pursell ‘23, Henley Davis ‘24 Advisers.........................................................................Meredith Jamieson ..............................................................................................Andrea Shupert Editorials represent the opinion of the individual writer. The Green & Gold welcomes letters to the editor, and reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, and content. Email greenandgold@wesleyanschool. org or place letters in Mrs. Shupert’s box.

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Juniors:

Christian Life tree continues to grow with fruit of the spirit.

- Have your meeting with your college advisor.

- Begin thinking about you college essay.

- Start following the colleges you are interested in on your Scoir account.

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Playa Bowls versus Press Blend Squeeze Alex Edger

Ella Rayburn

One of the newest and arguably best additions to the Peachtree Corners Town Center An acai bowl. What can get much better than that? A healthy food option that tastes is Playa Bowls. Far outshining its competitor across the street, Press Blend Squeeze, like dessert. Topped with whatever your heart desires. At Press Blend Squeeze, they Playa Bowls brings a new twist to the smoothie trend. Starting in New Jersey and aren’t only known for their amazing acai bowls, but also their other food and drink expanding all over the country, Playa Bowls has earned its name to fame through its options that they offer. They give the people more than just acai bowls, which can get delicious bowls, smoothies, juices, coffees, and poke (at select locations). The interior tiring. is tastefully decorated with beach and ocean scenes to give its customers the carefree At Press Blend Squeeze, they have a different texture acai then most other fancy, feeling of summer all year long. With music blasting and the sweet scent of fresh fruits “gourmet,” if you will, acai bowl places. Their acai comes frozen, like an ice cream or and a plethora of toppings, one always gets a welcome feeling when they enter the gelato consistency. It is very smooth and doesn’t have seeds or any other odd textures restaurant. in it. It is also organic! They don’t just have the plain regular type of acai; they also In stark contrast, is the austere and boring interior of Press Blend Squeeze (PBS). have a peanut butter swirl acai, which is also kept frozen and contains the normal acai When walking in, one is underwhelmed by the few seating options, lack of color or with just a little added swirl of peanut butter. This is a great option if you are looking vibrance, and quiet music. PBS does not offer as many toppings as Playa Bowls and for something a little heartier and more filling. They also have a pitaya bowl, also does not give its customers the benefit of predesigned bowls with flavors that are sure known as dragon fruit, which is a great alternative if acai is not your favorite. to please. Instead, patrons of this restaurant are forced to create their own acai bowls They also have an array of topping selections. Unlike other acai bowl companies, regardless of their knowledge of smoothies and complimenting flavors. which create different bowl options to choose from and already have the set toppings In addition to this, Playa Bowl’s acai simply tastes better. It has a silky-smooth on them, PBS allows you to choose three toppings included with the price of a bowl. texture that is easy to eat and pairs beautifully with their house-made granola and Something that is also unusual that other acai companies don’t have is different other delicious toppings. Their recyclable plastic bowls are the perfect size to give the sizes of the bowl. You are given two options for size at PBS; a 16ounce and a 8ounce customer the most volume of acai as well as the most surface area on the top for cut bowl. If you are craving food before a game or just a good healthy snack but don’t fruit, peanut butter, granola, nuts, and many more fantastic options. On the other hand, want a full meal, the 8oz bowl is the perfect size for a quick afternoon snack. The 16oz PBS has just okay acai that has more of a sorbet texture. Their bowls are deeper and is great for having as a meal. It is very filling and a healthy alternative for fast food not as wide as Playa Bowls, so the customer gets gypped out of the delicious pairing because it tastes like dessert but is packed with nutrients that you need throughout the they choose to top the acai bowl with. In the same way, PBS only offers one size of day. smoothie (16 oz) while Playa Bowls offers two (16 and 20 oz). This is yet another Not only does Press Blend Squeeze have acai bowls, but they also have many aspect of the menu that the customer has much more control over. The smoothies healthy meal options. Many other acai companies don’t also have the added bonus of are all relatively simple pairings with 3 to 5 ingredients and room to add or subtract selling other food. They have many different kinds of wraps, salads, and toasts. They any undesired flavors. Contrastingly, PBS has very overly complicated smoothies that all are amazing healthy options that also taste outstanding in my opinion. have many ingredients, the point where many of their flavors are lost in the complex That’s not all, though. They also have smoothies and juices along with all the other mixtures. incredible options. The juices are freshly blended and squeezed right when you order Being a large-scale chain is also a benefit to Playa Bowls. Many large cities na- them. They are not premade or made in a plastic bottle. Because they make them there tionwide have Playa Bowls so that no matter where one travels, there is a good chance when you order, they taste so fresh since they are using the freshest fruits and vegetathat they will be near to a Playa Bowls. This familiar and healthy option is available bles to make your juice. to many more people across America, and so many more people have access to this They also have many different types of smoothies depending on what you are needdelicious and nutritious option. Playa Bowls is also one of the few chain restaurants ing at that time of the day. They have some for getting your morning started, before a that does not take any shortcuts with the quality of their food. They use fresh produce workout, and even a create-your-own. With that option, there are endless possibilities, and make a commitment to using eco-friendly plastic ware and LED lighting to min- and you can get whatever your heart desires. They also have a kid’s menu for the imize their eco-footprint. Also, their staff are always friendly and ready to help make smoothies, which you rarely see at all the exotic acai bow places. the perfect bowl. They have a wide knowledge of the menu, and the service is always You thought that’s all they had… NOPE. They also have wellness shots. These extremely quick. are small shots that give you nutrients and help with immunity and many other posiOverall, Playa Bowls is the best acai and smoothie restaurant in Peachtree Corners tives, too. Not all acai companies offer these, and along with juices, they are freshly because of their fast service, delicious bowls, and summer atmosphere. squeezed. Another added bonus to why PBS is the best.

Lastly, they offer a juice cleanse, which is where you drink juices for an entire or

several days as a way for your body to detoxify and shed all the junk that is built up in your body. You are provided with 6 juices and what time to drink them. I know for a fact that places like Playa Bowls do not offer a scheduled juice cleanse like PBS does.

They have such a kind and helpful staff that is always willing to help you chose the perfect thing for whatever you are in the mood for. On top of their incredibly friendly staff, they offer a discount for Wesleyan students.

The answer is very clear. Press Blend Squeeze is the better option. You have so many options to chose from and can fulfill your needs no matter what mood you are in and what food you want. They have something for everyone, and it isn’t just about the acai bowls. There is more to them than just the simply acai bowl company.

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Wolf Players present “Stories in Rep” Comforter Afobunor The Wesleyan Wolf Players will present their annual spring Wesleyan production from April 7 to April 9 in Lencke Theater for the Wesleyan community to view and enjoy. The spring show, “Stories in Rep,” consists of two one-act plays, each directed by high school students. Seniors Davis Olds and Brenna McConnell will direct “Romeo and Juliet: A Tale of Two Balconies” and “Every Novel You Read in High School in Twenty-Five Minutes or Less” respectively. Upon the first play “Romeo and Juliet’s” conclusion, McConnell’s production

manner from when he is acting alongside them in the show. Commenting on how directing differs from being a cast member, Olds said, “As opposed to acting where you are really focused inwardly, and you’re trying to build a story by yourself. Here, I get to just help guide them along that process, so it’s an entirely new way of interacting with everyone.”

The first one-act play, “Romeo and Juliet,” originally written by Kate Cosette displays a comedic retelling of the classic Shakespearean tragedy alongside the actual balcony scene written in Shakespeare’s tragedy.

The comedic retelling involves a more contemporary interpretation with modern forms of technology such as cellphones.

The characters in the two separate scenes meet each other resulting in an adventure filled with antics.

Olds’ inspiration behind directing the play stems from his love for “Romeo and Ju(l - r) Freshman Gavin Burns, seniors, Ryan McConnell, Alex Thorne, William Saboliet.”

Olds said, nis-Chafee, and sophomore Rebekah Niemann get into character for the “Moby Dick” “‘Romeo and Juliet’ part of the play.

Croley has always been a will follow shortly after a brief intermission. story that I’ve loved. It is my favorite of Shakespeare’s McConnell and Olds applied for the student-direct- works. I think that it has a powerful message to tell about ing opportunities for both plays, and High School The- the difference between lust and love, which I think is ater Director Stephanie Simmons selected who would something that gets blurred a lot. With the show, I’m direct which play. Simmons and Science Teacher Beth hoping to explore that line.”

McConnell serve as the producers for the spring producMcConnell hopes to pursue a career in musical theater, tion. Their duties involve handling the technical aspects so embarking on this directing journey will allow her to while leaving the creativity and artistic elements to Olds learn about different aspects of theater, other than perand McConnell. forming, in a safe space, where she feels comfortable to Olds expressed how he has always had his eye on di- assume this role. Watching the students really develop recting a play. Inspired by alumnus Adam Rogers (‘20), their characters and get excited about their roles motivates her to continue pursuing this opportunity. Speaking on how directing has taught her a lot about leadership, McConnell said, “It has taught me a lot about how to trust myself as a leader and trust the vision I have for the show and to guide my cast, not just as friends, but as actors, in carrying out that vision.”

McConnell directs the second one-act play, “Every Novel You Read in High School in Twenty-Five Minutes or Less.” The play follows Principal Burke hiring a troop of actors to put on a twenty-five-minute play for the students to summarize all the important summer reading books in literature that the students did not read over the summer. The principal does this in hopes of raising the grades of the students on their summer reading tests. The actors have to combine all of these novels within the time limit and put on a good show or else he does not pay them, which proves challenging for the actors because of the audience’s inattentiveness. Highly entertaining and action-packed, the play incorporates comedy, wit, and jokes and pokes fun at numerous criti(l - r) Seniors Zach Russell and Carson Green play classic Romeo and modern Romeo respectively. cally-acclaimed literary pieces.

Croley McConnell looks forward to adding her own spin on the humor and comedic lines through the blocking of who directed a play his senior year as well, Olds wanted characters. McConnell said, “I am trying to have a lot to pursue this himself. When the opportunity presented of humor come from the ridiculousness of the situation itself, Olds gladly accepted. He wishes to pursue a ca- that this troop finds themselves in and the funny ways in reer in the film industry, so he feels this provides great which they try to overcome their situation. I am really exposure to the aspect of directing. excited about that creative aspect of the show and how Olds enjoys interacting with his peers in a different much I will get to add.”

(l - r) Senior William Sabonis-Chafee, freshman Gavin Burns, and seniors Alex Thorne and Ryan McConnell act out “Julius Caesar.”

Croley The auditions took place over the course of two days simultaneously with the winter musical auditions for “All Shook Up.” First, students prepared a monologue and presented it on stage. Then, the directors handed out sides, assigned the various roles to the students, directed them in the way the scene should be performed, and the students performed cold reads. Cold reads are when students are presented with a scene they have never seen before, and they must read for a character “cold” or without preparation. Olds and McConnell helped with the casting of the show, discussing collectively about who would be best suited for each role.

The plays include a significant amount of student-led involvement as part of the crew. Junior Caroline Croley helps with the costumes for the show, and senior Rylie Jones works with the hair and makeup. Junior RJ Devlin will help with lighting and sound cues and the other technical elements. Other students interested in participating in other ways behind the scenes or backstage can sign up to help with hair and makeup as the dates for the show approach.

As this show establishes both Olds and McConnell’s first time directing a Wesleyan production, they look forward to showcasing their talents in a different way behind the scenes rather than presenting on stage. They hope students, parents, and teachers come to view “Stories in Rep” and show their support for the theater program, while enjoying a night of laughs with their friends and families.

(l - r) Seniors Davis Olds and Brenna McConnell are the directors of the two featured one acts for the spring play.

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Students take the week off for Spring Break 2022 Audrey Pursell

Sophomores Courtney Gibbs and Laurel Edge take pictures before dinner in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

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Junior Aubrey Alecxih enjoys the sunset in the Grand Cayman Islands.

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Seniors (l - r) Lucy Anderson, Teagan Wilkenloh, Sophie Anderson, Annabelle Lawson and Ramsey Wilkenloh explore in Aruba.

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Senior Katherine Scott and Junior Caroline Scott enjoy their time at Ocean Reef Club.

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Senior Henry Moore, Junior Elsa Moore, and their father bundle up in snowy Colorado.

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Juniors (l - r) Charlie Rickell, Walker Huckaby, and Jake Neu wear banana suits while skiing on the slops in Colorado.

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Junior Caitlin Bridgers and Freshman Britain Bridgers take a picture in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Sophomores (l - r) Norah Kate Andrews, Reese Cadogan, Tatum Terilliger, and Lauren Tucker enjoy dinner in the Keys.

Juniors Scott Morgan and Lance Humphreys enjoy their week away in Colorado.

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Ella Rayburn The Dallas mission trip team went to Dallas, Texas on Monday, March 14 to March 18, 2022. They worked with Mission Arlington and completed task such as playing with children, who live in different apartment complexes and helping move boxes and items from their old warehouse to the new one they built that they needed us to be completed on that day. They mostly worked with kids in apartment complexes. They were able to create bonds with children because on Wednesday and Thursday they were able to go to the same apartment complex. They also had nightly reflection each night. They enjoyed being able to spend their spring break serving others in Dallas.

Dallas your teammates.

“I pray that our team gets good rest and have the same energy to serve.”

Senior Carson Ballard’s Journal: Record the events of the day. What things did you experience, thank, and feel?

- Woke up to a phone call and Mr. Stevens knocking on our door at 7:00 am.

- Wasn’t awake at all, ate breakfast, and drove over to

Leaders: Kathleen Shade, Chuck Stevens, Kathryn Lanyon, Beth McConnell, Chet Popelka Seniors: Carson Ballard, Tinsley Bertram, Christian Drayer, Maegan Ewing, Rylie Jones, Audrey LaFramboise, Jessica Nolan, Ella Rayburn, Nea Sanders, Stephen Street, Alex Thorne Juniors: Kate Adent, Morgan Aiken, Zachary Gan, Stacy Johnson, Jackson Murphy, Jennifer Noel, Kate O’Shields

Senior Christian Drayer’s Journal: In terms of of sacrificing to serve others, there was never anything Jesus was unwilling to do, even though he knew what was to come. How has serving looked on this trip so far?

“We have been putting ourselves in uncomfortable situations like by going around knocking on people’s doors to find kids to come play. We are all putting the needs of others first, scrificing our spring break.”

On the Eve of his death, Jesus was focused on comforting others. How does this influence the way that you live out each day?

lunch and then headed to the Stock Yards for a fun last night. This trip has really made me realize how much I take what I have for granted. These kids don’t have much and live their lives to the absolute fuliest and enjoy every minute of it. So as I make my journey home, my prayer for myself is to one, continue to pray for these kids and their lives and two, to always thank God for the incredible life I live and to be grateful for all he has blessed me with.

(l - r) Seniors Stephen Street, Christian Drayer, Tinsley Bertram, Audrey LaFramboise, Ella Rayburn and Junior Kate O’ Shields, enjoyed playing “balance beam” at the apartment complex with the little girl they met.

Senior Christian Drayer plays duck duck goose with the kids in the apartment complex.

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“I think it really stops and makes us think about how we are when we find out something goes wrong. It’s like our world has ended but when Jesus was about to die, he comforted us in the wake of his death.

What would it look and feel like to release control of your life and future plans to God? “My life would be a lot less stressful, fully trusting in God. It is very hard for me to let God take control, but I need to remember that He has wonderful plans for me.”

Record the events of the day. What things did you experience, think, and feel?

- We stayed at another apartment throughout the whole day near the Cowboy’s stadium - We had better luck finding more kids to play with.

- I went off and helped paint fences and sweep gravel.

We also went to help an elderly lady move her stuff.

- We were in a wonderful community and bonded with all the families. It was a tiring day, but we all had a great time.

- We listened to music and entertained the kids and parents and had a little Bible study.

List any prayer requests you have for you and/or

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our mission location (It was very cold and windy and I underdressed).

- Then, I started to get a lot more energy once we arrived at the apartments. I was really nervous at first about knocking on people’s doors and asking if they had children, but it was good getting our of my comfort zone.

- Only a few children came, and when we played with them it was really fun. I think one fear I had going in was if I’d be able to connect with the kids, but when I got there it came easily and had fun with all of them.

- After lunch, we went and did some “manual labor” of packing and unpacking a truck, which I was more comfortable with going in. It wasn’t my most favorite part, but I still enjoyed doing something I knew would help a lot of people.

(backrow l - r) Juniors Jackson Murphy, Stacey Johnson, Zachary Gan, (front row) Kate Adent, Kate O’Shields, Morgan Aiken, and Jennifer Noel are excited for their first day of serving.

Adent

Senior Ella Rayburn’s Journal: “I can’t believe that today was our last day serving in Texas. I am so sad to leave all of the sweet kids who I’ve met. Today we went and served at the second apartment complex we went to, and I was able to hangout with my girl, Allison, again. We played 2 hours of duck, duck, goose, threw the football, and played hide and go seek with Carson. My most favorite part of the day had to of been when Allison and I made friendship braclets. Now, we have the same braclet except for hers says my name on it and mine says her name on it so we can always remember eachother. Something really special that I was able to witness today was watching my peers connect with kids and create stronger bonds with with them since we were able to hangout with the same kids yesterday and today. Watching them give all their attention and energy towards the kids was so special. Once we said our goodbyes to the kids, we went back to the hotel for a late

Senior Stephen Street hugs one of the little kids he has become friends with from one of the apartment complexes.

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Alex Edgar The Appalachia mission trip headed to Kentucky for five days over spring break to help people and build houses for one of the poorest cities in America. One of the leaders and Director of Christian Life Greg Lisson, says that each workday looked like a breakfast devotion, some morning work and afternoon work and then an evening activity with the team. One of Lisson’s goals for the trip was that it would help the students “realize that is God is bigger than they thought, others are more complex than they realized, and realize that they have something to contribute more than they thought they would.” The team leaders were Greg and Megan Lisson, Abby Hooper, Ellie Burns, and Meg Brooks and the team consisted of Lauren Balch, Norah Bishop, Gray Bradach, Matthew Brown, Ansley Eigel, Grace Eversbusch, Nick Follett, Alexander Glover, Emily Godfrey, Carson Green, Tori Hedlund, Kaleb John, Savannah Johnson, Joe Laurite, Sarah Lim, Ryan McConnell, Grace Purrington, Roman Reynolds, William Sabonis-Chafee, Mary Margaret Woods. Lisson says that the team had “unbelievable chemistry” and that they were “fun, joyful, engaged and respectful.” He was very excited to see them serve together and says that it had been a while since he’d seen a team that “so quickly loves being together.” Below are some of The members of the Appalachia mission trip wake up early to drive to Kentucky. the journal entries from the participants.

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MARY MARGARET WOODS

(l - r) Senior Emily Godfrey, junior Nick Follett, and seniors Ryan McConnell and Gray Bradach help to fix some walls.

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Journal: 3/15: First full day/workday Philippians 2: 5-11 -----> “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore, God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

-Jesus allowed God to take everything from Him, humbled to the point of death, and for His radical openhandedness God gives Him the highest name and every knee will bend for Him. -Lord, help me to not be a grasper, instead be in openness with my expectation and plans for the trip-----> Help me to trust in You and Your plan -I hope I can be patient with others and act according to the will and plan You have set for my life, so I fully hand over you everything in openness. Thank you for the beautiful days/ weather and I ask that through this trip You will change my heart to be a new heart in tune with Your will, way, and plans.

-I thank you for our hosts-----> Jason, Summer, Spencer (and even baby Chance) as they are so kind and I can tell that You have worked in their lives to help them lead and serve.

SAVANNAH JOHNSON On the first workday, we were split into three teams, and each team went to a different campsite. My team was Mary Margret, Roman, Kaleb, Sarah, Carson, Ansley, Ms. Burns, and Mr. Lisson. Today we met Angie and Crystal. Angie owns a trailer that had some structural issues and needed some improvement. She has many holes in her flooring, so we have to take out her flooring and put plywood in. I worked on taking out several windows today. We took out all the screws and pulled off the windows to replace them with some plywood and insulation.

For lunch we drove to the general store. This was our only time to go to the bathroom during the day. We went back to Angie’s, and we finally got the windows out. Around 5pm we started heading back to our “home”. We ate dinner, sang worship songs, and played games. I just took a shower and am heading to bed after a hard but productive day.

JOE LAURITE Tuesday: We went to a worksite at a woman named Marsha’s house who had a disabled son. He could not talk or do anything. We talked to Marsha for a little before lunch and she was so nice. Her son had a lifesize version of Santa in his room and it was kind of terrifying. The work we did was painting her front porch and Matt Brown and I worked on putting up side panelling on her house. We cut the panels with a grinder and had to measure and scre them into the side. We talked at lunch about movies. After we finished that day, we picked up another group (we drove up the mountain first). Chad was a guy helping us at Marsha’s, Patty was her friend, Mickey was her cute dog, and Braden was one of her neighbor.

Wednesday: We went to worksite and did a lot of the same thing as yesterday. We panelled the side of multiple walls and unscrewed gutters and wires to do so. The other part of our team painted while we did this. Towards the end, I used a smalled version of a jackhammer and broke off pieces of concrete on the front steps. We also talked with Marsha some more and gave her our information and instagrams. After we worked, we went back to the place where we were staying and then went out bowling. The whole group bowled togather and we had the place to ourselves. After this, we went back to where we were staying and played a bunch of games. We played one called One Midnight Werewolf or something like that. We also got our mission trip letters and got to read them.

Kris and Courtney’s made me laugh so hard.

(l - r) Juniors Mary Margaret Woods and Kaleb John, senior Carson Green, juniors Roman Reynolds and Savannah Johnson, faculty fellow Ellie Burns, and seniors Ansley Eigel and Sarah Lim take a lunch break after a hard morning of work.

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(l - r) Seniors Grace Eversbusch, William Sabonis-Chafee, Lauren Balch, mission leader Megan Lisson, and senior Norah Bishop work outside doing some home improvements for the local community in Kentucky.

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Anna Rae Copeland The New Mexico Mission trip went to the Navajo reservation in New Mexico for four nights. They left on Monday, March 14 and stayed until March 18, 2022.

Throughout their time on the mission trip, they worked with Joshua expeditions and led VBS, did yard and housework, and created special bonds within the team.

Vacation Bible study was the main event of the trip, and the students were able to make meaningful connection with each kid and adult they interacted with. The VBS consisted of a worship service, activities, and crafts.

The team not only affected the people they were serving but were able to also takeaway and learn from their experiences. Each morning they woke up for sunrise at the prayer rock and usually were led in devotion. The students learned about the Navajo culture and were able to eat food made by a woman in the Navajo tribe.

Although the New Mexico team was not there for long, the trip left them with unforgettable memories and knowledgeable information about their creator and the Navajo people.

to spread God / help others and feel good about myself for it, but I am learning that these trips are for leaning about other people and their stories and loving on them in a friend way. Not me making it about me to force anything on them. To love Jesus!

Things I hope to learn I hope to learn more about the culture and what’s helpful to them and what is not. To get to know about people who are different from me.

Luke 10:27 This reminds me that the greatest thing is love. The best thing you can do for anyone is love them to show them God’s love by showing them your love. If you love God and remain in awe of his majesty and grace and love for you then you will want to to pour it out to others. That’s my prayer, that I will be in awe of God’s love that it will pour out to others.

Junior Anna Sophia Pinson’s Journal Entry

What do you think your role is in sharing the Gospel message on this trip?

Our role as a group is to help expose the Navajos to the Gospel. Just letting them know there is a God on their side is huge! I hope to become more sensitive to Him on this trip. Without distractions, I hope I can truly feel Him more.

LEADERS- Chris Cleveland, Megan Brooker, Will Kimberlin, Uta Nelson, and Catherine Penland.

SENIORS- Mitchell Badciong, Paul baisier, Morgan Chisholm, Sam Cleveland, Andrew Fleming, Danielle Kelly, Annie Langenbeck, Cristo Martinez, Mackenzie Maxwell, Brenna McConnell, Anna Rae Copeland, Livi Stolle, Bond Surber, Sophie Villa, and Dew Wren.

JUNIORS- Kendall Bowen, Hannah Fears, Anna-Sophia Pinson, Henry Wasmuth, and Cheniah Wright-Longbridge.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the Great Commission?

Nervous? Afraid?

It honestly is a little scary to be a part of his Great Commision. I hope I can do the word justice and be able to be an amzing disciple of God. Someties I feel as if I do not do enough spreading of his word, so this trip makes me excited to be able to.

(l - r) Seniors Brenna McConnell, Livi Stolle, Anna Rae Copeland, and Sophie Villa on their mission trip over spring break.

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If the whole church were just like you, would we be a biblically illierate church, or would we be a grounded well-taught church?

Definitely illiterate. I am always confused by the Bible and while I know the physical words of it, I do not have a complete understanding.

What things did you experience, think, and feel?

I felt nervous before our first VBS. It takes a lot for me to be confidant in front of a crowd. I was also excited after for our experience of sharing the Gospel. One major thing is when you are out there, it is so easy to feel God. His spirit is everywhere out there.

(l - r) Senior Drew Wren, junior Henry Wasmuth, and senior Paul Baisier serve on the trip.

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(l - r) Junior Cheniah Wright- Longbridge and Brenna McConnell hang out on the New Mexico mission trip.

Brooker (l - r) Senior Annie Langenbeck and junior Kendall Bowen work hard serving.

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Senior Sophie Villa’s Journal Entry

Expectations going into the trip My first thought is strengthen relationships with my team and make memories, but I also always have an expecations to see God in new ways and leave with a strenthened faith. So often I want to go to mission trips

The faculty leaders hung out together on the New Mexico mission trip.

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Comforter Afobunor

Leaders: Andrea Shupert Guillermo Vallejo Brian Krehmeyer Jessica Eskew Students: Comforter Afobunor Emma Grace Anderson Miles Cleveland Jon-Marc Coote Lawson Jones Corban Kwon Jocelyn Lopez Christina McCoy Stafford McDaniel Lauren Nelson Lily Nydam Kyla Richardson Lucas Schelhammer Sophia Shaffer Mason Strang Paul Weidle

A team of 16 Wesleyan high school students and four faculty members took part in the mission trip to Nashville, Tennessee from March 12 to March 17 to serve with the organization SALTNextGen Ministries and work with refugees. Wesleyan alumnus Will Worthington (‘09) worked with and introduced the organization to Wesleyan as a prospective mission trip opportunity for students. During the week, the students learned about different cultures and visited several places of worship including a mosque, a Buddhist temple, and a Hindu temple. The team learned from Christian converts who were previously followers of those religions. Each afternoon, the team ate meals from different cultures including Indian, Puerto Rican, Kurdish, Egyptian, etc. The group attended service at a Hispanic church, an Indian church, an Egyptian church, and many more. The Nashville team also had the privilege of interacting with and playing games with the refugee children from Myanmar, who were on spring break at the time. Many of these children and their families fled from their country due to unfortunate circumstances. The team had the opportunity to worship and bring the gospel to these refugees showing that people really want to be a part of their lives and help out in any way that they can.

The team also watched a film about a refugee family from Rwanda whom they had the opportunity to meet in Nashville. This family has a novel written about their story which can be found in Chapman Library.

Night 3 Journal

Junior Miles Cleveland plays monkey soccer with Lily Nydam a young Mynamar refugee.

After immersing myself in different cultures all day, I have seen serving in many different ways in Nashville. Whether that may be sharing testimonies, serving meals to others, or even as simple as listening to someone else’s story. Serving others on this trip has varied in many ways whether it has been planned or even spontaneous. We have prayed, served food, loved on kids, but one of the biggest things I’ve noticed is that my heart has been served and fulfilled a million times over. So many people have poured into me when I have been completely undeserving. It is honestly so miraculous to see how Jesus always manages to fill my heart when I am trying to fill the hearts of others in His name.

The Nashville Mission Trip team stand in front of the Kurdish mural on the walls outside of the restaurant.

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Lucas Schelhammer

Night 2 Journal Today was very long and very difficult. I still haven’t really slept well because we are sleeping on the floor. The first thing we did this morning was wake up and visit another church where we served children who were predominantly from Myanmar. We taught them the story of Zaccheus and played various games with them. Next, we went to a Hispanic church and ate an authentic Puerto Rican lunch that was very good. We listened to Pastor Juan’s service after we ate. The last thing we did was attend an Indian church service, and we had some traditional Indian food for dinner. God is teaching me a lot about different cultures on this trip, and I am excited to see what is in store for our group in the next couple days.

(l - r) Juniors Paul Weidle, Sophia Shaffer, and Lily Nydam sit with the children from Myanmar.

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Night 4: Using Your Gifts

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Jocelyn Lopez

1) How do you see yourself fitting into the body of your team this week?

The way that I see myself fitting into the body of my team this week is the fact that I simply enjoy helping others, being able to serve them, and making them feel happy and loved which then makes me feel happy and loved as well!!

2) What gifts do you find emerging in yourself this week?

A gift that I find emerging in myself this week is the fact that I truly enjoy spreading my love of caring for others and serving others in the best way that I can. Just bringing a smile to these children’s faces puts a smile on my face!

3) How do you see others’ gifts emerging?

I see that others’ gifts are emerging because these people are making new relationships, they are getting along, and they are having fun no matter the race or ethnicity of others.

4) How can you serve the Wesleyan body when you return home?

I could serve the Wesleyan body when I return home by serving others, praying for others, and spreading the Word of God. - Events of the Day: We woke up and ate breakfast at Haywood Hills Baptist Church where we were staying. We went to a Hindu temple and learned about the religion from a practicing Hindu. Then, we came back to Haywood Hills Baptist Church and ate Indian food for lunch. Josh gave our mission trip team a lecture about worldviews. Afterwards, we went to Tusculum Hills Baptist Church and it was our first time to be a part of the Cola Wars. Coca-Cola vs Pepsi!

Josh split our mission trip group into two groups, Coca-Cola and Pepsi. We then split all the children that came to join us to play into team Coca-Cola and team Pepsi, and the war began! Dinner was brought to us at Tusculum Hills Baptist Church, and we ate with the children. Lastly, we returned to Haywood Hills Baptist Church to end the night.

- Prayer Requests: I pray that we as a team continue to enjoy and have fun on this mission trip and that we accomplish what God has planned for us to accomplish here in Nashville Tennessee. I pray that we are able to serve these refugees and children to the best of our ability and that we lighten their day as well as they lighten up ours!

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Mission trip team roster: Leaders:Connor Breslin, Laura Breslin, Leslie Stewart, Nicole Galvin Seniors: Gracie Brown, Will Burns, Bobby Cook, Grace Elsevier, Tate

Gilley, Hampton Huggins, Cater Lawson, Palmer Louthan, Maggie Rheudasil, Elizabeth Schneider, Caroline Stakel, Channing Stall, Hunter Suits, Imani Washington

Juniors: Jasmine Bono, Thomas Chipman, Evan Nichols, Freddie Reinhardt, Mary John Reinhardt, Ireland Riley.

The Colorado mission trip, compiled of 19 students and 4 leaders, left on March 12th for their journey to help spread God’s love to whoever they could. The team was able to work with the 51:10 youth ranch in Buena Vista, Colorado for the week. The first night, the team was able to attend a service at the church, and play with all of the wonderful children while From (l-r): Seniors Elizabeth Schneider, Grace Elsevier, also eating a wonderful dinner provided by the church. Each day, the team would head to and Imani Washington take a photo in front of the crosses in Colorado.

Stewart the ranch at 8:30am and work a full 9-4 work day. Their days were spent on a landscapPalmer Louthan ing project building a retaining wall for the home to make their lives easier. But the ranch What do you think your role is in sharing was also home to many horses, which each team member and leader were able to take time the Gospel Message on this trip? Or what is to ride, and learn more about them. But perhaps the most memorable moment of the trip your goal in learning about the Gospel? Open was the final day. The team was able to go all around the ranch and pray over each aspect hands and open mind. Sharing the Gospel of their ranch. The worksite the team worked on, the horses, the stables, the new worksite, can look different than expected at times and of couse the two hosts, Greg and Elsa. If Wesleyan takes a trip back here in the future, I but the power of the lord and the neceswould recommend going! sity of the gospel are still no less. I think my goal is to be aware and intentional in staying connected to the vine that when the opportunity arises and even in daily life, I would be ready and equiped to share the gospel.

Any Prayer requests for the team? Lord, I pray for unity in our team and that you would open our hearts eyes to who you are and your hand working in our lives and those around us. For courage to step up and be who you have called us to be.

Hampton Huggins What do you think your role is in sharing the Gospel Message on this trip? Or what is your goal in learning about the Gospel? I think that my role of sharing the Gospel on this trip is to use my heart to the best of my ability to help other people whether it is From (l-r): Hunter Suits, Bobby Cook, Evan Nichols, Hampton Huggins, Thomas Chipman, Will Burns, physically or mentally. Physically I want to Cater Lawson, Connor Breslin, and Tate Gilley take one final photo before leaving Colorado.

Stewart be able to help out the team the best that I can on the worksite, but I also want to use by emotions to be the best encourager for Will Burns my teammates and help us all get through What do you think your role is in sharing the Gospel message on this trip? Or what is your goal thr week and feel accomplished by the end about learning about the Gospel? My goal is to help others, especially my peers. To see God’s of it. beauty and power whether it is through serving or through nature.

If the whole church were just like you, would Matthew 28:18-19 states “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therewe be a biblically illiterate church, or would fore and make disciples of all nations.” Verse 18 states that this is an authoritative command, not be a grounded, well-taught church? If I could a suggestion. Because He has this authority, He can send whomever He wills to do whatever He have a church I think it would be well pleases; Do you feel overwhelmed by the Great Commission? Nervous? Afraid? I actually am grounded and well taught, but more of a not worried at all. I feel as if God has given me plenty of life experiences going into this trip. relaxed style where people want to come to If the whole church were just like you, would we be a biblically illiterate church, or would be a church on Sundays. I would take the Bible grounded, well-taught church? Grounded, well taught – take the Bible literally but still know literally but still try to teach it in a way that when it is symbolizing. all ages and audiences could understand.

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Teachers experienced high school, too

Caroline Croley Have you ever wondered what your favorite teachers were like in high school? Math Department Head Andy Randrup, social sciences teacher and Tenth Grade Girls’ Chair Knoxie Roche, and Bible teacher Davis Brown reveal their high school experiences, which provide Wesleyan students into a better understanding of what shaped their favorite teachers.

ANDY RANDRUP

Randrup went to Lompoc High School in California and graduated in 1985. He focused very heavily on academics and that showed in his accomplishment of becoming valedictorian. However, his studying never stopped him from hanging out with his friends. Randrup had a core group composed of six guys who often hung out with a particular group of six girls. But it was never a group that paired off into couples but instead always did things as a big group. “It was a no-pressure group,” Randrup said. “There was constant laughter.”

Randrup wore a lime green uniform to work at McDonald’s.

when I did, I put on a hoody and an old man mask and went back to the gate. The other guys started yelling, so the girls started screaming and ran back to the fence to get out. Then I jumped onto the other side of the fence and really scared them.”

One piece of advice Randrup offered is for students to take the time to receive character instruction from teachers they have a rapport with so they do not end up with no embarrassing stories because they were too full of themselves.

KNOXIE ROCHE

Roche graduated in 1991 from Pope High School in Marietta, Georgia. She was a very athletic student, participating in cheerleading, swimming, and tennis. Her tennis team even won the state championship twice in the four years she was in high school. However, she did not hang out exclusively with athletes; her friend group was a mix of different extracurriculars. The friend group did have one thing in common – telling Roche to quiet down. “I liked to talk a lot,” Roche said. “I was very loud, and my friends would tell me not to scream.”

Roche was enrolled in a fair amount of advanced classes during her time in high school. She struggled some in math, but she loved history class. Her favorite history class was tenth grade world history with Mrs. Gardner. Roche said, “Mrs. Gardner wrote on the whiteboard, which is why I write on the whiteboard in my classes.” Roche was also involved in student government, prom committee, and was the sophomore and junior class vice president. “I like to be involved in the school,” Roche said.

When asked about a favorite moment from high school, Roche said, “I had some fun times trying to get away with things.” One occasion of “trying to get away with things,” was when Roche tried to skip school with her friends. However, she had a test that day, so she went in to take it while her friends waited for her. The plan was that once Roche was done with the test, she would

outfit which would be presented at a “fashion show.”

Her outfit was apparently one of the worst. “Everyone knew it was mine,” Roche said.

Roche thinks that high school is a very fun experience for everyone. “This is a great time,” Roche said, “to enjoy and get involved in. I encourage everyone to get to know the people in your class and try different things.”

DAVIS BROWN

Brown is a Wesleyan School alumnus who graduated in 2010. He attended Wesleyan from kindergarten through twelfth grade. He participated in varsity football for three years and varsity lacrosse for four years. When Brown was a sophomore in 2008, the varsity football team won state. Along with sports, Brown also participated in Helping Hands in the lower school.

When asked what his favorite class taught by current a Wesleyan teacher was, Brown said, “I really liked Latin with Mr. Cooper or standard government with Mr. Yoder.” Brown also participated in Bible study with Mr. Lisson and Mr. Antonio.

One of Brown’s most embarrassing moments from high school, and the story he shared during Homecoming court, was when he was walking to his dad’s car sophomore year because he could not drive, and he got into what he thought was his dad’s car. “I got in the front seat,” Brown said, “and it was full of random women I had never seen before. I got out of there and was very embarrassed.”

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In addition to hanging out with his friends, Randrup also participated in show choir, a choir that competes.

His director was very creative, and the choir mainly sang songs from a different language. Randrup said, “My favorite songs were the ones that sounded monkish, ancient, and in Latin.” Randrup’s sport of choice was golf.

His after-school job was McDonald’s, which he worked at from ninth to eleventh grade. He normally worked 20 hours a week, weekdays, and weekends. Randrup said he was grateful he took the opportunities to explore many different activities in and out of school, which ultimately helped him figure out what he should and should not be doing.

When asked about his most embarrassing high school moment, Randrup said, “I didn’t really have one because I was so full of myself. I didn’t think I ever really did anything wrong.”

He does, however, have a favorite moment. During Halloween one year, the group of guys decided to scare the girls in a cemetery. “We jumped the fence,” Randrup said. “I made up an excuse to go back to my car and

“I was so full of myself. I didn’t think I did anything wrong.”

- Andy Randrup

(l to r) Alumni Davis Brown and Grace Brown went to senior prom together and later married each other.

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Roche graduated high school in 1991 from Pope High School.

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phone home saying she wasn’t feeling good, and her friends would pretend to be her parents and tell her it was okay to come home. But the plan fell through when Roche’s father came home and answered the call from school instead of her friends. Her father knew what was happening and told her she had to stay at school, which Roche did.

One of Roche’s most embarrassing moments was when she took Home Economics and had to do the sewing portion of the class. She was tasked with sewing an

Brown had several favorite high school moments.

His senior year, the varsity boys’ lacrosse team beat Westminster. He also loved the freshmen retreat and their senior trip to Colorado. Some of his other favorite memories were made going to all the Wesleyan activities senior year with his friends such as the plays and other sporting events.

When asked how Wesleyan changed him, Brown said, “I have lifelong friendships and lifelong mentors, such as Mr. Lisson. God also used Wesleyan to help [me] cultivate a relationship with Him.” Additionally, Brown also met his wife at Wesleyan, 2010 alumnus Grace Brown.

Brown’s advice to high schoolers is to be your most authentic self. “That’s the only way you’re going to grow,” Brown said. “There’s no point in wasting your time thinking about what other people think about you, there’s more than that.”

High school teachers went through the same and weird moments that all students at Wesleyan go through.

Whether it is being too cool for school, trying to skip school, or getting into a car with unfamiliar women, Wesleyan teachers can empathize with their students.

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS Sade Ojanuga

What colleges are you applying to or going to? I have applied to Purdue, University of Florida, University of Georgia, Howard, Auburn, Clemson, and University of South Carolina.

Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Greece Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Michael B. Jordan What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? In 7th grade, I was talking in class and Mr. Baxley had me write, “I will not talk in class in the future” 100 times, and then the next day, he tore it up and threw it away in front of me.

What is one thing you will miss about high school? Being able to see my friends every day and going to varsity games together What did you want to be as a child? A doctor Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Druw Jones If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Criminal Minds” What is the theme song of your life? “My Favorite Things” by Julie Andrews Hampton Bingham What colleges are you applying to or going to? I’m applying to UGA, GT, NC State, Tulane, UF, TCU, and others.

Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? I would love to travel to Margaritaville (the restaurant, of course) so that I could listen to Jimmy Buffett.

Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? I would pick Jimmy Buffett to be stranded on an island with as he would provide great music to enjoy the time on the island.

What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? My most embarrassing moment was when I pronounced the word pseudo as “sway-dough” in APUSH, and Mr. Kadzis joked about it for the rest of the year.

What is one thing you will miss about high school? I will miss mac and cheese day and my friends very much. I will also miss the smartboard in the free period room. Rest in peace, Mr. Smartboard.

What did you want to be as a child? As a child, I wanted to be rich or to be Jimmy Buffett.

Who was your first Wesleyan crush? My first Wesleyan crush was Ansley Gaudette in lower school.

Colin George What colleges are you applying to or going to? I applied to 15 schools including Auburn, University of Washington, Boston University, NC State, and UGA. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? China, I love the history and culture and FOOD!!

Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Robin Williams What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? Track 2018 What is one thing you will miss about high school? I will miss seeing friends in the hallways, talking with teachers, and sports.

What did you want to be as a child? An astronaut or a police officer If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Doctor Who” What is the theme song of your life? “Haircut” by Ryan Beatty Danielle Kelly What colleges are you applying to or going to? Northwestern, Georgia Tech, and UGA. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Australia Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Tom Holland What is one thing you will miss about high school? Cross country What did you want to be as a child? An astronaut Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Bobby Cook in lower school If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Grey’s Anatomy” What is the theme song of your life? “Seagulls Stop It Now” by Bad Lip Reading Henry Moore What colleges are you applying to or going to? Georgia Tech Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Iceland Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Jack Black What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? For the 8th grade semi-formal we were all supposed to stand in the Fine Arts lobby and look up at the balcony where they took the photo. I went to the bathroom before the photo and came out of the bathroom under the balcony as the photo was taken. Then everybody looked at me once they were done with the photo. I was the only one not in the photo.

What is one thing you will miss about high school? Being geographically close to friends What did you want to be as a child? Race car driver Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Lindsay Godard in 5th Grade If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (the old one) What is the theme song of your life? “Hamster Dance” Jaydin Brown What colleges are you applying to or going to? I am going to Arizona State University.

Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Kyoto, Japan for sure What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? Most definitely freshman year when I forgot my helmet at a football game.

What is one thing you will miss about high school? My friends What did you want to be as a child? A surf instructor Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Connor Carroll If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? It is a 3-way tie between “Attack on Titan,” “One Piece,” and “Naruto Shippuden.”

All photos by Brian L. Morgan.

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Mission trips reveal all in crossword Caroline Croley

Down 3. For the retreat, the New Mexico group was asked to bring this type of hat.

6. Gray Bradach from the Kentucky mission trip is very gifted at playing popular tunes on this instrument.

7. He was the winner of the rock, paper, scissors tournament for the New Mexico group.

9. This junior on the Kentucky retreat determined it takes 11 helium filled balloons to lift and empty water bottle off the ground.

10. The Texas group were be able to watch this type of animals drive firsthand.

11. A few members of the Colorado team fear this type of animal.

Across 1. On the retreat, the Tennessee group discovered how delicious these types of pastries are.

2. This group worked with horses and children during their trip.

4. More than 1/3 of the Kentucky group starred in this Wesleyan musical this year.

5. Jackson Murphy and Stephen Streett from the Texas group jumped into this freezing lake.

8. The New Mexico group visited this Native American Nation the largest Native American tribe in America.

Answers: Across: 1. Costco, 2. Colorado, 4. AllShookUp, 5. Lanier, 8. Navajo; Down: 3. Party, 6. Kazoo, 7. Cleveland, 9. JoeLaurite, 10. Cattle, 11. Horses

Wesleyan sent off mission trip groups Teagan Wilkenloh

(l - r) Junior Zachary Gan, seniors Carson Green, William Sab-Cha, and Sarah Lim lead the high school in worship during the commissioning chapel.

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On Thursday March 12th, the entire high school gathered together for chapel and a celebration for the mission trips that were sent off to serve over spring break. For the first time in 2 years, Wesleyan sent off 5 different teams to various places in the United States including New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Head of Christian Life Greg Lisson said, “This year’s chapel is not like it has been in the past.

This year will be special for the high school because the middle and lower school will not be there.”

Assistant director of Christian Life, Corrie Nash spoke to the high school on what missions are about and followed her talk with prayers and support to the teams that were sent off.

(l - r) Seniors Sarah Lim and Emily Godfrey send off the mission trips with a song called The Commission by Ca in.

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24th Annual Wesleyan Artist Market returns to campus

(cont’d from pg 1) Junior Claire Wyatt is participating in the Wesleyan Artist Market for the first time this year. She will be making hand-painted cards and necklaces and is excited to participate for the first time.

Her necklaces are hand-beaded. She began making this type of necklace because she had a hard time finding them for sale, so she decided to make them herself.

She makes these by threading the beads with a needle to form a necklace. She has a wide variety of different bead patterns that will be featured in the market.

Wyatt’s greeting cards are hand-painted. She uses watercolor to create her original designs. She then cop-

[Wyatt] will be making hand-painted cards and necklaces.

The last time the Artist Market was held it was 2020.

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ies her work and prints it to create many cards with the same design.

Wyatt tributes her inspirations for joining the Artist Market to others who have had a positive expirience with the Artist Market. She takes inspiration from alumnus Lizzie Middleton, class of 2021. Wyatt said, “She

did a booth where she sold art and cards, and so that inspired me to do the same.”

This year’s Artist Market will showcase many unique artists from around the southeast. This year, a bronze sculptor will be included in the market for the first time.

Parent Volunteer Shannon Balloon said, “Doori Buchholtz makes these amazing sculptures out of bronze. I am certain her sculptures are going to be a big hit.”

The Wesleyan Artist Market aims to bring the community together. It includes a wide range of prices from single to triple digits and art that is guaranteed to attract a diverse audience. Plus, each piece of art sold benefits the school. 25 percent of each sale from a student artist and 30 percent of professional sales is donated to the fine arts department at Wesleyan. These donations help make the Wesleyan Artist Market the largest fundraiser for the Wesleyan Arts Alliance.

The Wesleyan Artist Market is an incredible way for individuals of all ages to explore a wide range of art. It also provides a unique opportunity to support the Wesleyan fine arts department.

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Spring sports teams promise success for their seasons Henley Davis Spring sports head coaches at Wesleyan and athletes are having great seasons so far. All teams have promising records and good memories thus far and are looking forward to the rest of their seasons.

The girls’ soccer team led by Varsity Head Coach Glenn Archer has worked very hard this season and are becoming closer as a team. The girls’ record is currently 7-1 overall and 1-0 in region play.

Sophomore Laurel Edge dribbles the ball during a ga me.

Morgan One of their most memorable games this season has been their win at Wheeler High School. Archer said, “Senior Kaitlyn Bobo scored two amazing goals, one on a nice assist from senior Teagan Wilkenloh, late in the game, leading us to win with a 2-0 final score.”

Archer has had high expectations since the beginning of the season, which has not changed. Archer said, “We

competition that lies ahead.” The players and coaches have already grown closer as a team. Vallejo described the atmosphere as “great moments, happy memories, and unforgettable players.”

The girls’ varsity lacrosse team led by Head Coach Anna Myrick is representing the school well with their current 5-0 record.

Senior Annabelle Lawson cradles the ball during a lacrosse game.

Morgan The girls’ win over Centennial was extremely memorable for the program. The team was forced into a sudden victory overtime period and was able to score first.

Myrick said, “This was the first time we have been able to get a victory over Centennial in my 10 years of coaching this program.” it as a great victory for the team and the school.

Myrick’s lofty expectations for the team have not changed. She expects greatness in their performance and also, their mindsets. Myrick said, “I am also very excited to see them tackle each challenge with a positive and supportive attitude.” The atmosphere of the team on the sidelines has been Myrick’s favorite part of the season so far.

The varsity boys’ lacrosse team led by Head Coach Connor Breslin is also undefeated with a record of 6-0.

Breslin said their wins over Kings Ridge and Fellowship were the most eventful and fun. Breslin said, “We expect to win every time we play.” After every win, Breslin says the boys celebrate in the locker room, which are his favorite memories from this season.

Senior Brody Howard marks the ball during a golf match.

Morgan The boys’ lacrosse team is very confident in their current position, and they are sure to make Wesleyan proud as their season continues.

The boys’ varsity golf team led by Head Coach Andy Free is currently 1-1 in nine hole matches, and they recently got third place in their 18 hole tournament. They beat Free’s former school, Hebron Christian, in a close match at their home course.

Free said, “Sophomores Beau Jackson and Andy Scott Jackson led us well that day, and two players that have never played that course, freshman Judd Stewart and senior Brody Howard, came through in the clutch to help make that happen.”

Juniors Carlos Lopez, Roman Reynolds, and Thomas Cook take pictures on media day.

Morgan want to win our region and win a state championship.”

Wesleyan cannot wait to see what the girls’ varsity soccer team has in store for our school.

The boys’ soccer team led by Varsity Head Coach Guillermo Vallejo is off to a great start with a record of 4-4. The state championship winning team’s record last year at the start of the season was 0-6, so Vallejo feels confident in their standings thus far.

The most eventful games of the season so far have been against North Forsyth and Chattahoochee. Vallejo said, “We played big schools, and it helps us to face the region games.”

Vallejo’s expectations for the team have not changed.

Vallejo said, “I know the talent we have and the hard

Juniors Lawson Jones and Carter Hayes play on the varsity boys lacrosse team.

Morgan The team has grown to be extremely close and supportive of each other. Myrick said, “I hope this fun group of girls realize how much life they bring to our team and that they are helping the younger players stay on the path because as a program we are going to greatly need these players in future years for the many more successful seasons ahead.”

The girls’ current undefeated record holds much promise for the rest of their season, and Wesleyan cannot wait to see how their season will end.

Seniors Nate Kerpics and Cooper Blauser and junior Sly Gordy await the start of their game.

Adent The team has grown very close since the start of their season. Free’s favorite memory so far is their trip to the Blue Devil Scramble tournament, which they placed third in. Free said, “we had some great meals, played cards and corn hole, and even found some time for a round of frisbee golf.” Free hopes to make this tournament a standing tradition for quite some time.

The team has had a great start thus far, and Free is confident in their position moving forward.

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Spring sports promise sucess for their season Henley Davis

The team has had a great start thus far, and Free is confident in their position moving forward.

The boys’ varsity baseball team led by Head Coach Brian Krehmeyer has a great record of 5-2 for the season this far. Krehmeyer said, “We have played a highly competitive schedule with wins over rival GACS and Westminster, and a stunning win over a very good Decatur High School team.” According to Krehmeyer, the team played their best against Westminster. Many players have contributed to that win, but senior Cooper Blauser had three hits including two homeruns.

Wesleyan boys’ tennis is currently undefeated with a record of 5-0. The team is led by captain senior Jay Arora. Arora is leading the team well towards a state championship win.

The boys team secured a very big win against Mill Creek, 3-2. This huge win makes the team very hopeful for the future leading up to playoffs.

Head Coach Jonathon Sykes, Assistant Coach Nathan Gravlee, and Assistant Coach David Stolle, all have a state championship win for both teams as a goal for this season, and they are feeling very optimistic about their current positions.

Senior Sade Ojanguna competes in a relay at a track meet.

Morgan McDaniel said, “I am very proud of the progress we have made so far.” The team has around six weeks left of the season, and they are sure to improve for the remainder of the season.

Junior Dominick Scalese enjoys is junior year on the baseball team.

Adent The team’s win over Decatur was especially exciting because it endured for nine innings. Against a backdrop of jeers from the Decatur student section, senior Druw Jones hit a homerun to contribute to their win. Then, the team scored five runs in the ninth innings to secure the victory.

Krehmeyer has very high expectations for the rest of their season. Krehmeyer said, “We are confident we will make the state playoffs, so we are playing all of our non-region and region games in hopes of finding out who we can count on in May.”

Freshman Trent Hilton awaits the ball at the net.

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The girls’ golf team led by Head Coach Cameron Alexander is currently doing very well with a record of 2-1. The team placed third in their first tournament.

Their first tournament was the Heart of Georgia Invitational in which senior Connor Carroll and Sophomore Elizabeth Hodges led the team with 21 points and 19 points respectively.

Wesleyan was one of the smallest schools represented in this tournament, so we are very proud of their finish and hopeful for the rest of their season.

Sophomore Andrew Cook and Junior Corban Kwon enjoy their track season together.

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Wesleyan is very hopeful about the future of the team’s season, and they are sure to exceed expectations.

Senior Cooper Blauser enjoys his senior year on the baseball team.

Adent Wesleyan girls’ tennis is having a very successful season with a record of 4-1. The team is currently led by captain senior Katherine Scott. Scott says, “the team is very hopeful about the future road to state.”

The team won in a 4-1 sweep of all lines against Providence. Sophomore Sophie Gibbs is performing extremely well at line one singles alongside line one doubles team, seniors Katherine Scott and Tinsley Bertram.

Seniors Connor Carroll, Sophie Anderson, Sofia Woomer, Sarah Lim, and sophomore Elizabeth Hodges play on the varsity golf team together. Morgan

Seniors Livi Stolle, Maya Suleiman, Katherine Scott, Tinsley Bertram (l-r) enjoy their senior tennis season.

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The boys and girls track teams led by Head Girls Coach Candler Baxley and Head Boys Coach Chad McDaniel.

The team has been working very hard, and the school is very proud of their performances so far. Wesleyan has hosted six home meets thus far. The rest of the meets of the season will count towards region play.

Good luck with the rest of the season, Wolves!

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Wolfie educates the high school on his favorite holiday Anna Rae Copeland

Hello Highschool, I am so glad that I can write and inform you all about St. Patrick’s Day. It is my favorite holiday of all time. A few weeks ago, I was going out to buy new attire for St. Patrick’s Day and was struck by the fact that I genuinely do not understand what it is all about. I am going to fill you guys in on some history, information, and interesting facts about St. Patrick’s Day that I have recently learned about.

The shamrock, a three-leaf clover, has been associated with Ireland for centuries. It was called the “seamroy” by the Celts and was considered a sacred plant that symbolized the arrival of spring.

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Chicago and Savannah dye their river green for a few hours. My favorite thing to do on St. Patrick’s Day is to pinch people if they are not wearing green!

While people in Ireland had celebrated St. Patrick since the 1600s, the tradition of a St. Patrick’s Day parade began in America and actually predates the founding of the United States.

Here is what I founded when I got on the Google! St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have thought of this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint of Ireland and its national apostle. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped but he returned to Ireland and was acknowledged for bringing Christianity to his people. He is known to have converted many of the country’s residents to Christianity, and now St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the day Patrick supposedly died.

Wearing green has become a staple of St. Patrick’s Day, but the holiday was originally associated with the color blue. It’s thought that the shift to green happened because of Ireland’s nickname “The Emerald Isle,” the green in the Irish flag and the shamrock, or clover.

I know that was a lot of information, but if your anything like me you just love everything green and everything St. Patrick’s Day! This year, Wolfina and I are grilling out and wearing matching green outfits. She loves St. Patrick’s Day as well, but not nearly as much as me. I am excited to see what this years St. Patrick’s Day has to bring now that I am educated on the holiday! Have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day! Go Wolves

In the centuries following St. Patrick’s death, believed to have been on March 17, the mythology surrounding his life became ever more rooted in the Irish culture: Perhaps the most well-known legend of St. Patrick is that he explained the Holy Trinity- (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)- using the three leaves of a native Irish clover, the shamrock.

Here are some fun facts about the most wonderful holiday of the year! Historians generally believe that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Britain (not Ireland) near the end of the fourth century.

XOXO,

Wolfie