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Green & Gold
Volume XXV, Issue V
A Publication of Wesleyan School
March 12, 2021
NEWS
EDITORIAL
FEATURES
SPORTS
Facilities works hard to keep Wesleyan clean. Page 10
How has it been a year since the COVID-19 outbreak? Page 2
Wesleyan community looks forward to summer. Page 9
Spring sports aproach their mid-season mark. Page 11
Gwinnett Daily Post recognizes Wesleyan’s Super Six Carson Schiller Gwinnett Daily Post (GDP) recognizes the top six athletes of each sport in Gwinnett County at the start of each sport’s season. With thorough evolution and nomination from coaches, GDP selects the leading athletes not only with extremely high stats but also great character on their playing field. For the spring season, GDP selected five Wesleyan students who represent leadership and high-level skill. Junior Anna Rae Copeland makes her mark on the lacrosse field as being the only Wesleyan lacrosse player for boys’ and girls’ to be nominated as a Super Six athlete. Copeland said, “I think some key performances that have helped me accomplish this goal have been setting the record of 100 draw controls last season with only 13 games. Also, last season was short, but whole team worked very well together, and we were able to perform well and this helped highlight my ability.” Varsity girls’ lacrosse head coach Anna Myrick emailed Copeland to share the great news with her. Copeland said, “Although this recognition is very rewarding, I could not have done anything without my teammates and coaches. I am only half as good as I am without my teammates. I feel honored and blessed to be surrounded by them!” Copeland highlighted their hardest competitor as Blessed Trinity. She said, “They are an elite team. I
Senior Jada Richardson hits the golf ball with her favorite club during a match this year. Richardson have played travel with some of those girls and they grind day in and day out. It is always fun competition, but that team is filled with incredible athletes.” Myrick along with the Wesleyan lacrosse program are so proud of Copeland and excited to see what she will do for the team this season and next. On the green, senior Jada Richardson has progressively
become one of the best golfers for Wesleyan but also in Gwinnett. Richardson said, “I [was] super excited to be a part of the Super Six because I feel like it means that my hard work is paying off.” Richardson’s hard work has truly paid off as she will be continuing her golf career this fall at Howard University. With much appreciation for the golf program at Wesleyan, she said, “Wesleyan golf has taught me to be patient. We haven’t always played like we wanted to, but our coach has always encouraged us to be patient with ourselves and try to finish out to the best of our ability.” Richardson’s way of coping when things get chaotic is to listen to music before going out to play. Richardson is not the only varsity golf member who was awarded Super Six recognition. She is accompanied by her teammate and friend junior Connor Carroll. Richardson said, “I was excited [when we were named a part of Super Six]! Connor is such an awesome teammate and friend, so it’s super special to be recognized with her.” Carroll thinks their performance last year at regionals finishing first and shooting an 89 at state allowed for her to win this high award. Carroll said, “I feel it’s truly an honor especially this being my second year in a row. This honor reflects all the hard work I’ve put in the past years. Jada and I have worked so hard over the years. If it weren’t for Jada there would really be no ‘we’.” Varsity girls’ golf coach Cameron Alexander added, “This is an honor given to the six top (Con’t. on pg. 3)
Wesleyan moves forward with service initiatives Avery Pursell COVID-19 has created many limitations this year including restrictions on traveling, so Wesleyan made the decision to cancel mission trips, but still is finding ways to connect with the 10 ministries we were planning on visiting this year. In the past, Wesleyan has served 35 locations with over 900 students with their mission trip program, but because of restrictions on travel, this year will be different. The school has decided to cancel the trips but still has been figuring out ways to help and serve without being physically being there. The Wesleyan mission’s team made a financial contribution to all of the ministry partners they planned to visit to help make a contribution without being actually present. Assistant Director of Christian Life, Alex O’Donnell said, “The ministries have been effected a lot by the pandemic because they have not had us, or any other groups come at all due to the pandemic.” Due to these circumstances, Wesleyan is starting a social media campaign for the school to bring some light to the situation each of these ministries are in. O’Donnell said, “The ministries are sending in videos to us to get support saying how they have been effected and what their prayers are.” This year, Wesleyan was supposed to visit 10 ministries and the school has since made financial donations to each of them. Even though no one can be physically with them, as a school we can keep all of these minis-
tries in our prayers in hopes of being able to reconnect with them next year. A lot of their communities have changed since the pandemic, so they have been grateful for any interaction or donation they have been able to receive this year. Another initiative Wesleyan is taking in hopes of bringing some joy in our community is by writing letters. Since we typically write letters to the staff and students going on mission trips, the school has set up a way to write letters of support to a front-line worker or letters of encouragement to residents at a local nursing home. The student government members have sent out an email asking everyone to write a letter that will be given to healthcare workers, nursing home workers, and nursing home residents. There are collection bins outside of Austin Chapel where students who wrote letters in DEAR time or on their own time are able to drop them off in and it would be best to have those turned in before spring break. The purpose of this initiative is to bring a little bit of encouragement to people who are working hard in quarantine and to encourage others. The letter can just be a short message about your life at Wesleyan while also giving thanks to them and praying for them. The more personalized the letter is the better and you can also add any artwork or quotes to make the letter even more special for these people.
The purpose of these letters is to bring encouragement and spread a little positivity since we cannot come into face to face contact with them. They will be going out to Northside Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Village Park Nursing home employees and residents.
Letters sit in the collection bins in Cleghorn Hall. Bowling
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EDITORIAL
COVID-19: a year to remember and cherish Some days I still feel like I am still frozen in time in the spring of 2020. But when I snap out of it, I remember that it has been one year since the administration rang the afternoon bell on March 12, 2020 and told Wesleyan students and faculty that we would get an extra week of spring break. Little did we know that the extra week would turn into months and eventually a year of battling COVID-19. What has your year looked like? Have you grown and changed as a person? Maybe you changed physically because of picking up new hobbies and routines
It has been one year since the administration told Wesleyan students and faculty that we would get an extra week of spring break. at the beginning of quarantine, and like me, those habits died when you realized this pandemic was not going to end when school started again in August 2020. Maybe you dyed your hair a new color, broke up with a boyfriend or girlfriend, or got into a relationship once you started to get to know yourself during a long period of self-isolation. Whatever your year has looked like- it has been quite a year. Together as a Wesleyan community, we have learned and conquered what was once the unknown and impossible. To be honest, it is hard for me to think about the positives regarding this year. There have truly been so many negative outcomes surrounding the pandemic,
Dear Wolves, Please have a safe and restful spring break! See you soon! Love, Green & Gold Staff Green & Gold Staff Editor-in-Chief….…………...................................Anna Grace Bowling ‘21 Photo and Senior Spotlights Editor..............................Maddie Parsonnet ‘21 Christian Life Editor.....….…………....................……….Avery Pursell ‘21 School Life Editor…….…………...…………....................Rosie Taylor ‘21 Sports Editor….....………………….....................……..Carson Schiller ‘21 Staff Writers……………………...................………....Kendrick Archer ‘22 .........................................................................................Vance Nicklaus ‘21 Advisers………….…….....................…………………..Meredith Jamieson …….....……………......................……………………….…Andrea Shupert All pictures are taken by Maddie Parsonnet unless otherwise noted on the page. 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. Publication address: The Green & Gold Wesleyan School 5405 Spalding Drive Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
and it has been hard to stay optimistic and keep an open mind. Some days, I just want to give up. It makes me sad to think that I may never see some of the people from the other end of the alphabet at school again, the number of activities and traditions that the Class of 2021 missed out on, and how life today is completely different than what it was a year ago. But I must remind myself: this is the new normal. There have been things that I, and we as a Wesleyan community have had to rise above and conquer. While each day is a new battle, the only way I get by is reminding myself of the positive outcomes of the pandemic. The thing that I am the most thankful for regarding the outbreak of COVID-19 is the extra time I have gotten to spend with my family, the countless “quar-
But I must remind myself, this is the new normal. While each day is a new battle, the only way I get by is reminding myself of the positive outcomes of the pandemic. antine family walks” that we took when there was nothing else to do, sitting around the dinner table together every night, learning new recipes together, and even convincing my mom and dad to buy us a new puppy. My family is closer than ever, and I am sure that most of you can relate. As the time until graduation turns from months to
days, I get more and more excited for college. I pray that the class of 2021 can have the normal and fun college experiences that we have been waiting for our whole lives. Whether you are staying near or going
Whether this pandemic has driven you crazy, as it has most of us, or you have started to develop new and healthy habits, know that God has a plan for each of our lives. far, I hope that August 2021 brings us all great joy. Whether this pandemic has driven you crazy, as it has most of us, or you have started to develop new and healthy habits, know that God has a plan for each of our lives. As a community, we have been blessed to have not faced an immense number of casualties because of the pandemic, and we recognize that every day that the Wesleyan community is healthy is a blessing. This year has been complicated, confusing, exciting, and new, but what a year it has been! Sincerely,
Anna Grace Bowling Editor-in-Chief
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Theatrical Wolves prepare for the spring play Vance Nicklaus The actors and stage crew are working hard to make this performance of Hay Fever written by Noel Coward a play that the viewers won’t forget. The play’s first performance is April 7, then it runs through the 8th and 9th. It will be performed in the Lemeck Black Box theatre. The play revolves around a family of 4 (mom, dad, brother, and sister), who one weekend each invite a friend over secretly without any of the other family members knowing about it. The family’s house ends up being very crowded, and a lot goes down in the few days that the eight of them are together. Andrew Sabonis-Chafee brother of junior William Sabonis-Chaffee is the director of this play. Andrew was a former student at Wesleyan who graduated in 2015. He is very excited for the opportunity to direct this play. Sabonis-Chafee went to college specifically for directing and kept up with Steve Broyles throughout his time away from Wesleyan. Through some conversations with Broyles, Sabonis Chafee was able to get an interview with Wesleyan and received the directing job. The fine arts staff has high hopes for Andrew and can’t wait to see what’s in store for him in this play and the future. This year has definitely been weird due to COVID, and the students have to wear mask while preforming. Sabonis-Chafee says “Yes, we have been rehearsing in masks, which isn’t too much of a negative. Sometimes
The play also takes place in the 1920s which is very significant decade in world history. People often have a set depiction of what a person would look, and dress like in this time, and that is exactly what the play aims for. It also takes place in England so the costumes and make up is really something else. Sabonis-Chafee says, “The actors are also doing English accents, which makes the play even more fun. The kids are doing a fantastic job learning how to sound authentic.”
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(Cont. from page 1) golfers in Gwinnett. The combination of Jada and Connor together is just electric. They bring a lot of life to our team, and it shows. I’ve gotten many comments from parents and coaches from other teams about what a joy it is to play with them and watch them play.” Wesleyan varsity baseball continues to make their mark even in the pre-season. GDP selected two from the baseball team: senior James McCoy and junior Druw Jones. Head Coach Brian Krehmeyer said, “In all my years of coaching it is rare to see a school have multiple Super Six recognitions for their athletes especially for baseball because Gwinnett County is such a hot bed of high school baseball.” Wesleyan baseball’s last Super Six player was Jahmai Jones who went to be drafted in Major League Baseball, Krehmeyer said, “There were also five other Gwinnett County high school baseball players who were also drafted in the first or second rounds of the MLB drafts. The talent in this county is unmatched.” McCoy and Jones worked hard in the off season after their regular season was cut short due to COVID-19, and GDP recognized that work through this award. The boys found out they won this recognition in practice. Jones said,
Juniors Tori Hedlund and Ryan McConnell practice their scene for the play. Sabonis-Chafee you just wish that you could see facial reactions a little better though. We have also had a few COVID scares, so we have had some people in and out of rehearsal. It just requires being flexible. Luckily, we have a group of awesome stage managers who are ready to fill roles at any time.” The students have been doing a great job with the play and are also keeping the flexible motto that they need to keep moving forward. The staff is going to have a COVID-based discussion shortly after spring break, where they will decide whether they will wear masks during their performances or not. Currently they are leaning towards wearing masks, but hopefully things will look better in the months looking forward. The actors are having a blast rehearsing and preparing for the play. Senior Elsah James says, “It’s been really fun! It’s a more laid-back environment and everyone knows each other really well.” James plays the role of Jackie, who is a 20s flapper. Because all of the actors know each other so well it has made it very easy for them to mesh with each other to truly make the plays experience unlike any other. This play will be preformed in the Black Box Theatre rather than in Powell. The Black Box offers an entirely different and unique experience than in a normal theatre. Sabonis-Chafee says, “The Black Box is a lot closer to the audience, which makes it easier for the performers to project their voices. It also allows the acting to be a little more naturalistic because the reactions don’t have to be as dramatic. It just is a really cool experience.”
Junior Anna Rae Copeland plays lacrosse in one of her first varsity games of the season.
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Junior Connor Carroll smiles for her 2021 golf season pictures. Morgan
Junior Druw Jones pitches against Dunwoody High School.
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“Coach Krehmeyer brought me and James aside one day after practice and told us we had been selected for being a Super Six.” When asked how Wesleyan baseball has developed not only his skills and abilities but his character, Jones said, “[Wesleyan baseball] has made me a better teammate.” McCoy noted being able to play baseball with the Christian aspect in mind is truly special to him and has shaped his character. Krehmeyer said, “Being recognized as a Super Six athlete is a huge accomplishment for sure, and we certainly are proud of James and Druw.” McCoy said, “You work hard to achieve your goals and getting a recognition like this along the way makes you feel better about what you’re doing and allows you to be a role model for other people throughout the program.” Wesleyan is so proud of our five Super Six nominees for their accomplishments on and off their athletic field.
Senior James McCoy steps up to bat against Dunwoody High School this season.
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Alexander Staley
What colleges are you applying to or going to? TCU, Auburn, Miami (Ohio), and Clemson Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? I would go to Venice since I’ve never been to Europe, and I want to go see Italy. Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Tom Hanks since he’s been stranded on an island once. What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? I honestly can’t think of anything embarrassing that stood out to me. What is one thing you will miss about high school? I’ll miss knowing everyone at school. It’s a lot more of a tight-knit community experience than the experience I’ll get at college. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? I don’t remember, but I know it was sometime early in 4th grade. If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Avatar: The Last Airbender” What is the theme song of your life? “Glorious” by Macklemore Riley Bingham What colleges are you applying to or going to? UGA, UNC, Clemson, and Auburn 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? Tyler Cameron from the “Bachelor.” What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? I voluntarily ate acorns in middle school. What is one thing you will miss about high school? The happy environment and my friends What did you want to be as a child? A veterinarian Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Tate Allen in kindergarten If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “New Girl”
Mac Howie What colleges are you applying to or going to? Georgia, Clemson, TCU, Auburn, Alabama, Florida. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Ski in the Swiss Alps. Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? I would want to be stranded with Steve Carell so that I would have someone to joke around with. What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? My most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan was in 7th grade. I was taking a picture with a girl and I decided to “hover” her shoulder with my hand instead of putting it on her. I remember everyone saying that I should have put my hand on her and it was extremely embarrassing for 7th grade me. What is one thing you will miss about high school? I am definitely going to miss the cross-country team trips and the fun times that we had. Those moments will always be something special that I remember when looking back. What did you want to be as a child? I wanted to be a pro hockey player or be in the army as a child. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? My first Wesleyan crush was Lilly Tapp in 7th grade. If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Outer Banks” Margaret Dudley What colleges are you applying to or going to? I applied to Clemson, UGA, Tennessee, Samford, South Carolina, Rhodes College, and Washington and Lee. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? I would probably go to somewhere cool in the mountains or some tropical beach. Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Beyonce What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? While hanging out with the 8th grade football team, their parents, and cheer team (as a new student), my shirt came all the way off while I was tumbling with Isabelle Onorato. I was very embarrassed. What is one thing you will miss about high school? Pre-COVID-19 football games and the friendships What did you want to be as a child? A teacher Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Luke Carroll in 8th grade. If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Grey’s Anatomy” William Alexander What colleges are you applying to or going to? I am attending Wake Forest. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? I’d travel to Mykonos. Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Bert Kreischer What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? I peed myself in the middle of the hallway in kindergarten and just sat there. What is one thing you will miss about high school? The simplicity of it, knowing everyone, and just being familiar with the campus. What did you want to be as a child? Rich Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Kelley Dorr If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Breaking Bad” What is the theme song of your life? “No Buses” Arctic Monkeys Reese Alecxih What colleges are you applying to or going to? I am attending SMU in Dallas, Texas in the fall. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? I would love to go to Montana. My family goes every year, and it is the most beautiful place on Earth. Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Kylie Jenner because everybody would be looking for her, and we would get home safe and fast. What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? My freshman year, senior Ashwin Gidwani was in the homecoming pageant and was asked who his current Wesleyan crush was. I happened to be his crush and he made me stand up and wave to the whole high school. What is one thing you will miss about high school? I’ll miss passing my younger sister, Aubrey, in the hallways every day. I love being in the same building with her and hope she joins me and Bryn in DTX in a few years. What did you want to be as a child? It was a dream of mine to be a chef when I was younger. I have always loved cooking and being in the kitchen. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Vance Nicklaus in kindergarten. All Photos by Brian L. Morgan.
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Riley Bryan
What colleges are you applying to or going to? I am applying to Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia Southern. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Hawaii Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Ellen Pompeo What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? When I had to almost be helped off the court of my PE class by my crush in 6th grade, so then I just hopped to the side by myself. What is one thing you will miss about high school? I will miss the small community that Wesleyan has built. What did you want to be as a child? I wanted to be a vet or a marine biologist. If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Greys Anatomy” or “Gilmore Girls.”
Andrew Bardi What colleges are you applying to or going to? GCSU, UNG, and Ole Miss Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Italy Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Madison Beer What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? NA What is one thing you will miss about high school? Soccer What did you want to be as a child? A professional soccer player If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Money Heist”
Elsah James What colleges are you applying to or going to? I am going to Davidson College! Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? If I could go anywhere in the world right now, I would take a road trip through the Italian countryside and along the Amalfi Coast. Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? I would want to be stranded on an island with Robert Irwin (Steve Irwin’s son). What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? Freshman year I slipped and fell down an entire flight of stairs on my way to class. I wasn’t hurt or anything but the only people around were a bunch of seniors and they all stared at me and then like stepped over me sitting on the floor. What is one thing you will miss about high school? The people. I’m going to miss my friends and teachers so much! What did you want to be as a child? I wanted to be a writer, and I still do. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Jack Godfrey If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? Either “Criminal Minds” or “New Girl” Joseph Hart What colleges are you applying to or going to? New York University Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Jamaica Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Donald Glover What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? Showing up to the wrong class multiple times. What is one thing you will miss about high school? The school spirit. What did you want to be as a child? President Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Analia Thota If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Black Mirror” What is the theme song of your life? “Flashing Lights” by Kanye West
Emma Nydam What colleges are you applying to or going to? I am applying to UGA, University of Florida, Auburn and Baylor. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? If I could travel anywhere right now I would want to go to Spain because I think it is absolutely beautiful and the food looks amazing! Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Dansby Swanson or Matthew Gray Gubler (“Criminal Minds”) What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? I was a new student in eighth grade, and we were playing soccer in P.E. I decided to volunteer to play goalie because no one else wanted to, which was probably a smart idea because I ended up getting a soccer ball to the face. I had a nice black eye and a concussion all to top off my embarrassment. What is one thing you will miss about high school? The amazing Wesleyan community that I have been surrounded by for the past five years. All of my teachers and coaches have made such a significance in my life and I could not be more thankful for them. What did you want to be as a child? An interior or clothes designer If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Criminal Minds” J.D. Chipman What colleges are you applying to or going to? I am applying to Auburn, Georgia, Clemson, Virginia Tech, and Berry. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? I would love to go to Banff, Canada. Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? I would like to be stranded with Luka Doncic. What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? When I tripped and fell on the first football workout my freshmen year. What is one thing you will miss about high school? I will miss Sage Dining, and all the amazing people here. What did you want to be as a child? As a child, I wanted to be like my dad and go into business. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Bella Tucker If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? It would be “Friends.” What is the theme song of your life? A good theme song is “Cowboy Hat” by John Pardi.
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Jalen Fulwood
What colleges are you applying to or going to? Chattahoochee Valley Community College Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Dubai Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Lebron James What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? Slipping and falling on the quad when it was wet while I was wearing my chapel uniform. What is one thing you will miss about high school? The people I am around all of the time. What did you want to be as a child? Professional baseball player Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Caroline Gibbs If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Martin”
Mikayla John What colleges are you applying to or going to? Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, UC Berkeley, UMich, Cornell, and Northwestern Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? If I could travel to anywhere, I would travel to Thailand! Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? If I could be stranded on an island with someone famous, I would 100% be stranded on an island with Steph Curry. What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? I am going to have to go with the time when there was a huge heron in front of me while I was walking alone across the lake fields. This bird just kept getting closer and closer to me and being extremely afraid of birds, I started crying only for the football players to run past me right at that moment. What is one thing you will miss about high school? One thing that I will miss about high school is being able to see all of my best friends every day at school! What did you want to be as a child? When I was a kid, my dream was to own a bakery. Beau Brown What colleges are you applying to or going to? Georgia Tech, UGA, Clemson, Auburn Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Switzerland Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Michael Jordan What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? I asked a girl out on R&R day on a mission trip. The worst part is that we were at the aquarium and I used the line, “Out of all the fish in the sea, you’re the one for me.” It worked though. What is one thing you will miss about high school? Basketball What did you want to be as a child? NBA player Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Lilly Tapp If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “How I Met Your Mother”
Madison George What colleges are you applying to or going to? I am committed to Belmont University. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? I really wish I could be in Dubai right now. Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Kate McKinnon What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? When I fell up the stairs in front of Mr. Kadzis. What is one thing you will miss about high school? I’m really going to miss my friends and Friday Night Football Games with the band. What did you want to be as a child? I wanted to be a veterinarian. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Haven’t had one yet. Haha. If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “90 Day Fiancé” What is the theme song of your life? “ Don’t Stop the Music” by Rihanna
Luke Carroll What colleges are you applying to or going to? Dartmouth College Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? Bali, Indonesia Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? Kevin Hart What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? Ripped my pants playing football on the quad in 5th grade, then accidentally wore the same pair to school next week. What is one thing you will miss about high school? I’ll miss my friends a lot, it will be tough being away from everyone. Seniors forever! What did you want to be as a child? I wanted to play in the MLB. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Riley Keller If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? Does football count? What is the theme song of your life? “What I Almost Was” by Eric Church Alexandra Murphy What colleges are you applying to or going to? I’m applying to Georgia Tech, UGA, Virginia Tech, and Penn State. Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere right now? I would go somewhere in Europe, probably France. Who is somebody famous you’d want to be stranded on an island with? I would want to be stranded on an island with Chris Pratt. What’s your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan? My most embarrassing moment was at a home game at Wesleyan for lacrosse. I’d been on the bench and my parents were there so maybe I was a little over eager, but I ran onto the field, got a foul, and was benched again within a minute. What is one thing you will miss about high school? I will miss sage dining. What did you want to be as a child? I wanted to be a queen or a librarian. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Walker Smith If you could watch one TV series for the rest of your life, what series would it be? “Avatar: The Last Airbender”
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College Advising reflects and prepares for the process Rosie Taylor
Director of College Advising Ken Connor and Administrative Assistant Megan Harper plan for next year. Throughout 2020 to 2021 the Wesleyan School college advising process did not stop because of COVID-19. The process continued as normal with some changes. Students applied, waited, and got their decisions with the help of Director of College Advising Ken Connor, College Advisor Andrea Shupert, Assistant Director of College Advising Erica Engsberg, and College Advising Administrative Assistant Megan Harper. While the process is coming to somewhat of a close for seniors, the advisors are already starting to assist the junior class. The junior class has begun their meetings with their assigned advisor. The students have meetings with their advisors and parents to talk about the essential first steps in the process. Connor said, “We are doing Cialfo tasks with the junior class during program times throughout the weeks that will help them know what to do during the summer to best prepare them for the beginning of their senior year.” Their will be a follow up one-on-one meeting in April with each of the juniors to inform them even more. Along with helping the juniors, the senior class is still working on their college advising process. While most colleges have released their decisions on admissions, some students are still waiting on a decision or responses from a deferral. This year the process was slightly changed because most colleges chose to go test optional. This meant that students had the option of submitting a test score which helped some students and hurt others. Engsberg said, “Colleges going test optional has been a good and bad
Assistant Director of College Advising Andrea Shupert and junior Caroline Archer work together.
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thing for students. It is better for some students because it gives them the flexibility to not test if they are not good at it, if they have not had the option to test, or if they just are not good at testing. It is worse for others because it is hard to know when to send and not to send scores, and it is also difficult for those who are good at testing but have not had the option to do so.” Along with the juniors and seniors, the advisors are also starting to plan the freshman and sophomore parent coffees where they will begin to explain how the process works and what the students should be doing right now to prepare. Engsberg said, “With the freshman and sophomores it will be more about telling the parents about the trends with have seen this past year and telling them to encourage their kids to do the best they can in school.” This 2020-2021 school year was a learning experience for everyone, and there was a lot of expecting the unexpected and being prepared for anything. The advisors are very excited for what next year has to offer for the next group of students. Connor said, “I am hoping to meet with more people face to face because it is harder to create personal relationships over Zoom or Teams. During a normal year, we have seniors dropping by our office to check in and keep us updated, but with the hybrid schedule that does not happen as often.” Engsberg said, “My hope is that we go into the next year having more information and less unknown. The decision to go test optional was late for most colleges. My hope is we will know information earlier so we can make better informed decisions for the students.” Along with the advisors, the senior class also had a unique experience with the college advising process. Most seniors are either decided, waiting on decisions, or waiting for scholarships and honors college decisions to come out. Senior Sofia Rivero has not decided, but she has narrowed it down to Ole Miss, Baylor, Georgia, and Clemson. There was the obvious fear of COVID-19 and the impact that it would have on the process this past year. Rivero said, “COVID-19 impacted where I am thinking about going to college next year. For example, if a school is only doing virtual next year, I did not consider it because that is just not what is best for me/what I want. It has also been really difficult to tour a school that you are interested in because a lot of schools are not doing in person tours.” Even though COVID-19 caused the experience to be different, the advisors were still able to help Rivero. Rivero said, “College advising helped calm me down about college because I was so anxious junior year about the process. The two-week Wesleyan deadlines really helped me to get everything in order before the application was actually due. Mr. Connor really helped with editing my essays, and he was always there if I had a question.” Senior Elsah James has decided to attend Davidson College next year, and she is currently working on scholarship applications. James said, “I am so excited for the freedom that comes with college. I cannot wait to make my own schedule and plan out my free time.” James found that COVID-19 made her process somewhat difficult because the ACT test that she was supposed to take during her junior year got moved to the beginning of her senior year and that caused some stress. Many senior students faced this issue. Although there was a lot of uncertainty, James felt she was prepared for the process. James said, “College advising was incredible with helping me though the application process. I pretty much knew what schools I wanted to apply to going in, but Mrs. Shupert in particular helped me pick my classes and edited my essays no matter how many times I sent them to her. She was so supportive throughout the whole process.” College Advising is thrilled for the students in the se-
Senior Anna Grace Bowling poses in front of the 2021 senior college board.
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nior class who are finalizing their decisions and are also willing to continue and help those students who are still working on getting to that point. Now, the junior class is next up, and College Advising cannot wait to see what the next year holds.
“We are doing Cialfo tasks with the junior class during PTs throughout the spring that will help them to know what to do during the summer to best prepare them for the fall.” Ken Connor
Assistant Director of College Advising Erica Engsberg connect with a student via a teams call because of COVID-19. Taylor
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Wesleyan physics classes “race” into spring break 2021
A day in the life of a virtual student Vance Nicklaus
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many Wesleyan students have decided to stay at home and learn virtually. Staying home has pros and cons. Teachers have had to learn new ways to incorporate the virtual learner and the in-person learner in the classroom. Whether students have made the choice to stay home because of sports practices and games or avoiding contact tracing, 20% of the high school is virtual this semester- including me.
Jimmy Cox finds that online learning works for him. Nicklaus On a regular day of online schooling I usually wake up five to ten minutes before class starts. I join my first class, and usually grab something to eat before it starts. I sit through the first couple classes, at times a little bored and missing my friends. Sometimes I run into a little computer trouble or Wi-Fi issues which is honestly the last thing I want to happen when I am at home. If it is a bad issue, I must call IT and get them to talk me through the issue. I’ll finish up the last class before lunch break, and head up to shower. If I have enough time, I’ll go out to grab something to eat, but I usually don’t so I just make a sandwich. I’ll then join my second to last class and then the last. Sometimes I will have a test or quiz. It is hard to focus at home even more when taking a test, and it is so easy to get sidetracked. Luckily, teachers make sure that us online students stay on task at all times. Overall, my school days are pretty dramatic, and fun filled… just kidding, I wish I could get back to school and enjoy my senior year, but sometimes we all have to make sacrifices. For me, I sacrifice getting to be on campus, so I am able to ensure that I get to play football each week. I asked junior Jackson Merkl what he thought of being fully virtual and he said, “In school I am able to see my teachers and friends but going completely virtual it is hard to make time for friends outside of school, and harder to focus. Going full virtual ensures that I get to see my friends on the football field without outside threats of being shut down. Although making this sacrifice is not enjoyable all the time, I know it will be worth it in the long run.” Merkl, like me, has had to make the
Students log into online class throughout the week. Nicklaus
sacrifice for the football team, but there are other Wesleyan sports that have to do the same. Senior Mac Howie said, “For me, online is not as fun as being at school since I enjoy seeing all my friends when I am on campus. Wesleyan has made it easy to be virtual, however I am looking forward to coming back to school.” Howie is also making a sacrifice to be online for his cross-country team. Online school is very hard for students, but it is also affecting teachers. While students struggle daily, teachers have issues of their own. Many teachers struggle with lesson planning because they must take planned lessons and make them work for both in person and virtual students. English teacher Ellen Riggins says, “In terms of lesson planning and preparing for class, it takes a lot more effort dealing with technology” Teachers are also faced with other challenges like not being able to see their students. Math teach Jack Van Der Sluys says, “One of the draw backs is not having personal contact. It really limits me with getting to know my students better each day. That is the thing I miss the most, getting to know my students.” One thing that Wesleyan always offers to students is personal connections with teachers, and it is easy to see a lack of that this year. Teachers are trying their best to make the learning experience as enjoyable as possible with the circumstances provided. There are many pros of being in online school like getting to sleep in, wearing comfy clothes, enjoying some-
Rosie Taylor, Maddie Parsonnet, Carson Schiller, Anna Grace Bowling, Avery Pursell, Andrea Shupert, and Vance Nicklaus on a teams call.
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Anna Grace Bowling Each year, students in Wesleyan physics classes work hard to build boats out of cardboard and duct tape to race in the Davidson Natatorium pool. Science Teacher Nathan Gravlee has been one of the race leaders as a high school physics teacher. Gravlee said, “It is really important to do the math when building a boat. You have to make sure all the dimensions are equal, so it can hold as much weight as possible.” Gravlee explained the Archimedes Principle, which is a principle that the physics classes have been using when building their boats. Senior Caroline Bryson said, “Think about it this way- when you push a basketball under the water, it flys back up, which is an example of the Archimedes Principle.” While students get excited to participate in and watch the boat races each year, there are some rules. Gravlee said, “Each student must sit in their boat for one minute without moving. Then, they race each other down the pool. Last, they sit in each other’s boats and see which one can hold the most occupants.” Gravlee, along with the other physics teachers, enjoy this time of year because they get to see their students bring what they have learned in class to life in a fun way. Buiding the boats can be tiring but rewarding. Senior Alden Pridgen said, “The hardest part about building the boat is putting the duct tape on the cardboard. It is a very tedious process. We are limited to only two materials- duct tape and cardboard- but we can use as much of those two materials as we want.” Seniors Callie Kennedy and Lauren Markley have also been working tirelessly on building their boat, and they have decided to make their boat duck-themed. The boat races will continue on after spring break, but as of right now, senior Riley Bryan is winning the race with a maximum occupancy of five students in her boat.
Seniors Abby Scott, Nick Solis, Julian Mola, Riley Bryan and junior Ramsey Wilkenloh race their boats in the pool. Bowling
what of my own schedule, but there are also many cons. First off, it is harder to focus when I am are being taught over a computer screen, distractions surround me all the time, which makes it difficult to give my full attention to the class I am in. Second, I run into a lot of technology problems, and it gets hard to deal with sometimes. Internet and Wi-Fi are not reliable a lot of time, and often virtual students must restart their tablets in the middle of a class. Lastly and most importantly I don’t get to enjoy my senior year with my classmates. Senior year is supposed to be the best year of high school where everyone comes together. This year, it has been hard to do that, because we are all not together and have to be socially distanced. Although this year is different and hard sometimes, I think the seniors have made the most of it so far. Even though there are some down sides to being a virtual student, it has also taught some virtual students how to be more responsible. Senior Bella Tucker said, “I have learned how to better manage my time with more freedom which prepares me for college.” Overall, this school year has definitely been “different” for virtual students and on-campus students, but the students and faculty are making the most it.
Senior Alden Pridgen builds her boat in physics class. Bowling
Seniors Lauren Markley and Callie Kennedy build their duck-themed boat using duct tape and cardboard. Bowling
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Wesleyan students and faculty get excited for summer break Anna Grace Bowling Despite the global pandemic that the world has been battling the past year, the Wesleyan community has started to get back into the swing of things and students and faculty are getting excited to celebrate the end of the school year and summer break. As the spring approaches, juniors and seniors have resumed college tours, high school sports are back in action and clubs and organizations are planning new activities. In preparation for the summer, families have masked up, booked flights and beach houses, dusted off their suitcases, and are ready for the warm holiday coming up that is summer break.
Senior Molly Brown pets the horses at her new beach house in Hilton Head Island, SC during Thanksgiving break 2020.
From left to right: Seniors Jackson Turner, Ryan Rose, Andrew Van Wie, Vance Nicklaus, Tanner Bivins, William Parker, Banks Merkl, and Wyatt Hodges pose for a group graduation picture. Turner Summer for senior Jackson Turner will be slower this year without daily pre-season football conditioning. Turner said, “Without football this summer, I have no idea what my day-to-day will look like. I am hoping that I will get to work a job and spend more time with friends before we all go our separate ways.” Many students like to earn extra money during the summer by working a fun summer job. Turner said, “I will more than likely be lifeguarding this summer.” As for summer vacation plans, Turner said, “Nothing is set in stone right now, but I assume there will be an impromptu family beach trip and hopefully some deep-sea fishing trips in the Gulf.” Preparing for college, working, being with friends and family before heading off to college and a lot of extra free time is what most senior’s summers will look like, but underclassmen at Wesleyan still have commitments to the school such as summer reading and pre-season conditioning for fall sports. This summer, sophomore Lily Nydam will be preparing for her junior year at Wesleyan and with that comes responsibilities like summer
Sophomore Lily Nydam smiles big at Seaside Beach, FL during summer 2020. Nydam
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reading, ACT prep and softball conditioning. Summer reading will look different this year. In the past, students would pick a book sponsored by a faculty member. This summer however, books will be picked by each students mentor, and they will read together. Nydam said, “I like summer reading because it forces me to do something educational in the summer. I love to read my summer reading books when I am laying out by the pool or relaxing on the beach.” Not only does Nydam have to read multiple books for summer reading, but she also will be busy getting ready for the 2021-2022 softball season. Nydam said, “The beginning of my summer is pretty slow and that is when my family usually goes on vacation, but the later months of summer is when I am busy working out for softball for the upcoming season.” Nydam does not have a summer job, but she “plans to do a leadership program at my summer sleepaway camp called Camp Strong Rock in Cleveland, Georgia.” Seniors Molly Brown and Lily Tapp plan to have more laid-back summers as they prepare to pack up and move out for college. Most graduated seniors will be taking the summer day-by-day, trying to slow down time as
Senior Lilly Tapp surfs a wave at her Lake Lanier, Gainseville, GA house during summer 2020. Tapp much as possible and take in the last few weeks at home before starting their next big chapter in life that is college. Brown said, “Most days in the summer, I wake up between eight and ten in the morning and work out, make breakfast and drink coffee. The rest of the day depends on what I have planned. I will either go to work at the veterinarian office, hang out with my friends, or run errands. I also love to take my dog on hikes and walks at Chastain Park.” Many families spend at least a week at the beach during the summer, and Brown said, “I do not have any grand summer plans yet, but I bet we will
be spending time at our beach house on Hilton Head Island.” Tapp said, “I applied for a job at Lulu Lemon and I really hope I get it. That would be so much fun.” COVID-19 has made it very difficult for people to travel not only internationally, but domestically. Tapp said, “I am supposed to travel to Greece and other places in Europe this summer, but I highly doubt that will happen because of the pandemic.” Much like Brown, Tapp said, “I like to wake up around 10 a.m. or before so that I don’t waste my day, and I spend all day on the lake. This summer will look different because I have a lot of shopping and preparing to do to get things for college and my dorm.” Post-graduation, most seniors will be saying goodbye’s to friends and family, getting last minute dorm-room and school items ready and enjoy sleeping in with no typical high school summer committments. Students are not the only people in the Wesleyan community that are getting excited for summer break. English Teacher and 11th Grade Girls Chair Emily Zavitz is teaching her last few units and getting herself and her students ready for the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Zavitz has two kids who go to Wesleyan, Luca (’28) and Kailey (’24) and Zavitz said her family plans to spend their summer “laying low.” Zavitz said, “We sleep in and
From left to right: Luca Zavitz (‘28), Isabella Billiard (’24), Kailey Zavitz (’24), Wade Smith (’31), Penny Smith and Molly Smith (’33) enjoy the sun at the marina in Sanibel Island, FL during summer 20 20. Zavitz hang out at the house before going to the pool around lunch time. Then, after dinner at the pool, the kids will come home and watch T.V. or play video games and we tend to stay up late and sleep late, too.” With summer break approaching fast, the Zavitz family has already planned a beach vacation. Zavitz said, “Every year we vacation to Sanibel Island in Florida with the Smith family. We do lots of fun things while we are there such as boating to a nearby island that has a state park on it and exploring all day.” Most Wesleyan students and faculty can agree that summer break could not come quickly enough. The weather is finally warming up outside, seniors are finishing their last few weeks of school and underclassmen are preparing for their end of year exams and the next year of high school. Fortunately, summer break is approaching faster every day.
HANG IN THERE, WOLVES!
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Facilities keeps Wesleyan clean during COVID-19 Carson Schiller Wesleyan facilities have been working hard every day after school to provide our campus with the cleanest environment especially during a pandemic; in fact, they were already prepared when COVID-19 hit.
“...they were already prepared when COVID-19 hit.”
Facilities started using a new system about three years ago that consisted of color-coded fiber and microfiber rags which have aided success in deep cleaning during COVID-19. Director of Facilities Spencer Cornett said, “To be honest, at the onset of the pandemic, most institutions and business were contacting us as we were ahead of the trend.” The whole idea behind color-coded fiber along with the microfiber rags is the prevention of cross-contamination. Operations Manager Suyapa Bono said, “We use one color to clean classrooms, another color to clean the bathrooms, and another color to clean the cafeteria.” After all the cleaning and vacuuming is complete, facilities go through with electrostatic foggers filled with GenEon Technology non-toxic disinfectant. The foggers are the best form of application for the products because they are safe and can cover more area. Bono emphasized the importance of disinfecting doorknobs, desks, chairs, instruments, light switch covers, handrails, etc., which surface many germs. GenEon Technology acts fast and effectively to kill up to 99.999% of harmful germs and bacteria found.
ies like ASHRAE and the CDC. The engineers we partnered with have provided air services for hospitals and the CDC.” Although the new rag system was implemented before COVID-19, the application of products has increased to treat the virus. Wesleyan uses an On-Site Generator solution from InstaFlow, which allows them to generate the correct solution for all areas on campus in need of cleaning. Bono said, “We are able to generate our own chemicals on campus. We are using three chemicals: a class cleaner, an all-purpose cleaner, and a disinfectant.” These chemicals kill different types of viruses including COVID-19 in a fourth of the time it takes a standard disinfecting cleaner. It is efficient and effective.
“...facilities’ precise routine of cleaning does not go unnoticed here at Wesleyan.”
ing system. Kaivac’s No-Touch Cleaning systems are built to help workers clean hygienically without touching contaminated surfaces. The built-in power of the indoor pressure washer flushes soils out of tight places that mops cannot reach. The powerful vacuum for drying the floor completely removes soils, moisture, and contaminants from all surfaces. With a staff of 13 full time employees and 7 part time employees, facilities are able to productively clean and disinfect campus daily. Bono said, “[The building that] takes the longest to clean is the lower school because it has more items in the classroom, and they have more projects which requires a lot of vacuuming.” Regardless, facilities’ precise routine of cleaning does not go unnoticed here at Wesleyan.
Facilities has had to make some adjustments to their daily routine of cleaning to insure a germ-free environment at the school. In lower school, there are three rotations for lunch and after every rotation, tables get cleaned and disinfected with the fogger. Tables have been spread six feet apart and only two kids sit per table. In middle school and high school, Yancey is used for lunch, and after each lunch session, cleaning and the disinfecting of tables and bleachers occur along with mopping and collection of trash. Buses, offices, gyms, lockers, along with the already noted bathrooms, classrooms, and cafeterias get cleaned and disinfected daily. Bono said, “We have about 50 different hand sanitizer stations throughout the campus that are checked and refilled daily as needed.” Housekeeping member Carmen Rodriguez cleans the teachers’ offices after school. Bono
The engineers we partnered with have provided air services for hospitals and the CDC.” -Suyapa Bono
Housekeeping member Diane Orr uses the electrostatic foggers filled with GenEon Technology’s non-toxic disinfectant in the classrooms. Bono Wesleyan has started using a new technology on floor cleaning equipment called Ec-H2O NanoClean®. This technology electrically converts water into an innovative, detergent-free solution that cleans effectively, saves money, and reduces environmental impact compared to daily floor cleaning chemicals. This converted water is created by an on-board e-cell that generates millions of tiny, microscopic bubbles known as nanobubbles that promote the cleaning efficacy of the solution. Over the summer, facilities met with multiple engineers from different firms to determine the appropriate solution for the new air scrubbing technology they implemented. Bono said, “We looked at everything from fluid dynamics to epidemiology as well as guidelines from governing bod-
Housekeeping member Ana Morales vacuums Austin Chapel during the day. Bono As for the break, with a standard of cleaning daily that is nearly at a hospital level, Cornett said, “There was no need or minimal extra disinfection needed [over Christmas]. We used the time to ‘deep clean.’” Facilities did some detail/deep cleaning on different areas on campus such as carpet cleaning with shampoo and disinfect, deep cleaning the Yancy bleachers, varnish and polishing of all VCT (vinyl composition tile) floors, and cleaning and disinfecting restrooms with Kaivac clean-
On behalf of the Green & Gold staff and the rest of the Wesleyan students, staff, faculty and community, thank the facilities staff for working around the clock tirelessly to keep our school and campus clean, and ensuring that Wesleyan students and faculty are able to come back to school in a safe and clean environment during the pandemic. Go Wolves!
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Varsity Wolves start off the spring season strong Kendrick Archer The varsity wolves are starting off the spring season strong Wesleyan’s varsity athletic teams are beginning the spring seasons stronger than ever. All of Wesleyan’s spring athletes and coaches are looking forward to the season after reflecting on the first few weeks of games and practices. The spring season at Wesleyan features, varsity soccer, varsity baseball, varsity tennis, varsity lacrosse, varsity golf, and varsity track and field. The Wolves’ spring sports teams got cut short this time last year, but now they are getting ready for their best season yet. Here is what the Wolves will be up to this spring: Varsity Soccer: The varsity girls’ and boys’ soccer teams began their season with a scrimmage against Apalachee on Feb. 2. The first official game was against Buford on Feb. 5. The girls had a victorious win against them with a score of 2-1. Sophomore Hannah Fears said, “I am looking forward to getting close to my team. It is really fun to get to know people in other grades and soccer is the perfect opportunity to interact with under and upper classmen.” The varsity boys recently had two wins in a row against Mt. Pisgah on Feb. 25, and Wheeler on Feb. 3. The girls’ team is led by Head Coach Glenn Archer and Assistant Coaches Rich Billing, Nicole Galvin, and Andy Randrup. The boys’ team is led by Head Coach Guillermo Vallejo and Assistant Coach Joe Tamel. Varsity Baseball: The varsity baseball team also is starting the season stronger than ever. The varsity baseball team is coached by Head Coach Brian Krehmeyer and Assistant Coach Michael Mann. The baseball team crushed their first scrimmage on Feb. 10 against Johns Creek. The wolves have continued with that winning streak throughout
Senior Max Allgaier plays offense against two defenders at a home game.
Juniors Maegan Ewing and Sofia Woomer set up for an afternoon of golf. Morgan while the girls won 5-0. When asked about the upcoming season junior Elizabeth Schneider said, “We have some good players joining this year, and that will play a big role in leading the team to a win.” Varsity Lacrosse: Meanwhile, the varsity girls’ lacrosse team is working hard as they began their season on Feb. 8 with a 21-9 win against Kennesaw Mountain. The varsity boys started off with a huge win against Southwest DeKalb with a score of 19-0 on Feb. 9. Junior Ansley Eigel said, “I really like how we bond as a team. We joke around, but we also get serious when we need to be.” The head coaches for varsity are Connor Breslin and Anna Myrick, and the assistant coaches are Davis Brown and Ellen Riggins. The team has been winning and working every day to continue doing so. Varsity Golf: The boys’ and girls’ varsity golf team spend their time practicing outside of campus. The head coach for the boys’ golf team Andy Free, said, “I enjoy the excitement and hope for a new season and the chance to get the team back together again. I really enjoy being around the guys and look forward to sharing some remarkable times together on and off the course.” The assistant coach is Andy Olejack. The varsity girls’ team is coached by Head Coach Cameron Alexander and assistant coach Ryan Hodges. This year will be Alexander’s sixth year coaching golf. The season was not able to finish last year because of COVID-19, but this year, the Wolves are back and ready to take the win. Track and Field:
Track is back and ready to make it to state. The team is led by Head Coach Candler Baxley and Chad McDaniel, as well as Assistant Coaches Isiah Hill, Bradley Gossett, Chip Myrick, and Brittany Stevens. The track team has already competed in three meets and is getting ready for their last meet before spring break. Sophomore Kate O’Shields is excited for the season, especially since her freshman season was never able to finish due to COVID-19. O’Shields said, “I am really excited for the season, and I hope to become better as a runner and also get closer and have fun with my teammates and amazing coaches.” As February finishes and March begins, these teams will begin their reach for region games, sectional meets, and state games. All of these talented athletes and coaches have another season, and another shot at beating their competition and coming away with a state win. With hard work and determination, the Wolves could make the 2021 springs sports season the best one yet.
Seniors Luke Jackson and Charlie Wenz talk during a varsity golf match. Morgan
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these first few weeks of the season. Recently, the Wolves won 13-6 against North Hall on March 3. said, “I enjoy every part about being on the baseball team. The team chemistry is amazing as we work hard together to push each other even more. Not only can we do this with each other, but we can also have fun doing so.” Varsity Tennis: Up at the tennis courts, the varsity tennis players are practicing daily. The boy’s and girl’s tennis team began the season with an away match against Marist on Feb. 17. The head coaches for the team are Jonathan Sykes and Andy Mattick. The girls’ team is led by only two seniors, Holly Mitchell and Bella Tucker. The boys’ team is led by seniors Jack Thomas, Jake Lundstedt, Harrison Leath, Jack Jones, and Dakota Early. The teams were challenged again in an incredible match on Feb. 23 against Mill Creek. Recently, Wesleyan crushed Blessed Trinity at a home match. The varsity boys won 4-1,
Junior Sophie Villa carries the ball down the field in a lacrosse game. Morgan
Junior Ramsey Wilkenloh long jumps for the Wesleyan track and field team.
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We are so proud of all the spring athletes!!